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 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
Posted September 2, 2016
We all know life is a journey, and that the road is often full of pot holes, twists, turns and bumps. This week I hit a pot hole in my preventive mastectomy journey. So far my preventive mastectomy journey has been textbook perfect. Even with wonky expanders I haven’t had… Read More »
Categories: Exchange Surgery, Preventive Mastectomy