Survivorship for Breast Cancer Patients: Common Questions

Many breast cancer patients ask the same question… Now that I am done with surgery and treatment, what are my next steps to stay healthy? The answer? There are many different things you can do. Patients should always ask their … Continue reading

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Moving On

I’m sorry to say that I’ve decided not to continue writing this blog. I’m having some issues that I need to address and I just don’t want to write any more. I find myself less and less at the computer … Continue reading

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Problems with My Nipple Reconstruction

A week after my breast reconstruction surgery, when I saw my new nipples for the first time, I was shocked. They appeared too large, were oozing and ugly. The left one had been oozing yellowish-greenish fluid for a while. I … Continue reading

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My Breast Reconstruction Surgery

I had my breast reconstruction surgery and did pretty well. I was much more concerned about this surgery than the mastectomy, because I kept thinking about the “what if’s”. On the day of the surgery, there were some delays with … Continue reading

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Shopping for New Breasts Part II

I finally got up enough courage to shop for Playboy as my plastic surgeon had recommended. I discovered that the local bookstore carried them and went with my daughter after school to purchase one. My daughter knows that her mom … Continue reading

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