Posted April 28, 2025
It has been fascinating and a bit challenging to sit down this month and reflect on the last nine years of life that I have lived since I chose to undergo a Preventive Mastectomy 9 years ago. Some of you may be aware that in November, and last month, I… Read More »
Categories: Preventive Mastectomy, Support
Posted October 21, 2024
It has been a long time since I’ve had to share anything other than an annual update about my Preventive Mastectomy. But, as you can see from the title of this post I am headed into the operating room yet again. This time, it’s for a revision surgery, and today,… Read More »
Categories: Preventive Mastectomy, Revision Surgery
Posted April 25, 2024
8 years later… It’s hard to believe that it has been almost a decade since I underwent my Preventive Mastectomy! While this is technically only the “anniversary” of the first of three surgeries that were part of this process, I think the first step was the hardest. When I looked… Read More »
Categories: Preventive Mastectomy, Support
Posted October 30, 2023
This post was initially published at donoralliance.org as part of their campaign to help educate the public about tissue donation and how it can help women like me get back to living a life of grit and grace. Understanding Double Mastectomy: Procedure and Recovery Process A double mastectomy is a… Read More »
Categories: Preventive Mastectomy, Support
Posted April 28, 2023
Seven years ago, I closed my eyes for 6 hours, and when I woke up, I no longer had breasts. It was the first of three surgeries that were part of my preventive mastectomy and reconstruction journey. I knew the time to write this post would be coming soon, and… Read More »
Categories: Preventive Mastectomy, Support
Posted February 17, 2021
Note: Through my entire mastectomy journey, I have been sharing the REAL ups and downs of my experiences. My hope was to allow other women to educate themselves and make the choice that is best for them and their families. I want to emphasize that these are MY experiences and the choices that… Read More »
Categories: Preventive Mastectomy, Support
Posted April 9, 2019
Note: Before we dive into this post I want to say the following…Through my entire mastectomy journey, I have been sharing the REAL ups and downs of my experiences. My hope was to allow other women to educate themselves and make the choice that is best for them and their… Read More »
Categories: Preventive Mastectomy, Support
Posted April 30, 2018
You think you’ve gotten a handle on things, that you’ve healed and moved on, and then you start to write a post and end up in tears. Tears of sorrow as I am reminded of the physical and emotional pain caused by my choices. Tears of gratitude for the support… Read More »
Categories: Preventive Mastectomy, Support
Posted February 21, 2018
When I first began my preventive mastectomy journey, I joined a private Facebook group as a way to find support. It’s been amazing, and not only has it helped me, but being able to offer support to others has been an excellent way for me to heal. Now that I’m… Read More »
Categories: Preventive Mastectomy, Support
Posted April 26, 2017
When I began this journey, a year ago… A year ago this week… I was fearful and determined, nervous and prepared, alone yet surrounded by love. My inner mantra, the one I held on to and repeated over and over as I prepared for every step in this journey was… Read More »
Categories: Preventive Mastectomy, Support
