The Shape of Survival: Living Flat by Choice, Not by Default
Living flat is not the absence of something—it’s the presence of survival. Opting out of reconstructive surgery for aesthetic flat closure is a valid, powerful choice. It’s a declaration that healing doesn’t have to include breast reconstruction to be complete.
Fighting Breast Cancer: My 1-Year Journey and the Woman I’ve Become
Fighting Breast Cancer: My 1-Year Journey and the Woman I’ve Become Celebrating Survival and Thriving Here we are, at the brink of summer 2024, celebrating the elixir of times, surviving and thriving. The sun’s warmth mirrors the warmth in my heart as I look back on the past year. It has been an immense growth […]
Exceptional Care in Uncertain Times: Lessons Caregivers Can Learn from My Cancer Care Team
Journey through a breast cancer survivor’s experience with the unparalleled oncology team at Bronson Hospital. Discover key lessons in empathy, communication, and holistic care that every caregiver can learn to improve patient outcomes. From treatment options to navigating recurrence risks, this blog offers a comprehensive guide to compassionate caregiving.
The Last Mile: My Journey Through Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer
Follow Amy’s journey as she balances breast cancer treatment and work-life. Discover how radiation therapy affects her daily routine, and learn tips for managing side effects while continuing to work.
Navigating the Radiation Therapy Journey with Breast Cancer Diagnosis: Mindfulness, Support, and Michigan Summers
Amy shares her personal journey with breast cancer, delving into the anxiety surrounding radiation therapy and how mindfulness practices, including meditation and yoga, provide solace during challenging times. Discover the importance of support systems, resilience, and hope as she navigates through this chapter of her life.
Breast Cancer and Mastectomy – Women Embracing the Flat Life
In this honest and empowering account, a journey is shared of resilience and self-discovery following a breast cancer diagnosis and a double mastectomy. Choosing the path of aesthetic flat closure (AFC), or ‘going flat,’ this post reveals the emotional ups and downs, the struggles with body image, and the gradual acceptance of a new body image. The intent is to offer comfort, understanding, and hope to others on a similar path, reminding us all that we’re stronger than we think, and never alone.
Breast Cancer Spread to Lymph Nodes: Coping Emotionally and Practically
Dealing with breast cancer that has spread to the lymph nodes can be overwhelming, but it’s important to remember that you are not alone. Learn how to manage the emotional toll of this diagnosis, communicate with your employer, and access benefits that can help manage medical expenses and ongoing bills. Find out how to prepare for chemotherapy and radiation therapy by asking your healthcare team about potential side effects and lifestyle changes. Establish a support network of family and friends and connect with others who have gone through similar experiences. With the right mindset, support, and preparation, you can work towards a successful outcome and recovery.