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Jessica Henslee

About Jessica Henslee

Jessica is a powerful breast cancer fact-finder. When our team puts a question before her, she can turn up the answer. As such, she has been the engine behind many of our most informative articles—providing women with the answers they need to the questions they’re asking.If you were to meet Jessica in her day-to-day life, you’d probably notice her wearing black and listening to music. She says if you want to get her something special, she’ll take a fancy cheese platter over flowers any day! She also has a special love for corn flakes and oatmeal raisin cookies.

Recovery After Breast Surgery: Drain Dollies to the Rescue

2017-11-20T03:05:18+00:00

No one likes the idea of having surgery for any reason. For many women with breast cancer, surgery is a guarantee. Coping with the idea of getting one surgery, let alone multiple, is a difficult

Recovery After Breast Surgery: Drain Dollies to the Rescue 2017-11-20T03:05:18+00:00

Breast Loss: Grieving and Coping

2017-11-20T03:06:03+00:00

Losing a breast is a risk that is unique to women who have or may develop breast cancer. It is often categorized as a unique experience that elicits a unique grieving experience. However, the brain

Breast Loss: Grieving and Coping 2017-11-20T03:06:03+00:00

Breast Cancer Spreading to Brain: Are You at Risk?

2017-11-20T03:30:23+00:00

The fear of having cancer spread, or metastasize, is very common among women with breast cancer. Metastatic breast cancer, also referred to as advanced or stage IV breast cancer, happens to about 20-30% of women

Breast Cancer Spreading to Brain: Are You at Risk? 2017-11-20T03:30:23+00:00

Reduce Hair Loss from Chemotherapy with DigniCap®

2018-04-19T02:56:19+00:00

Hair is an important part of the body for many women. It is a means of expression and sharing uniqueness. Hair loss from chemotherapy is like the straw that broke the camel’s back. First you struggle

Reduce Hair Loss from Chemotherapy with DigniCap® 2018-04-19T02:56:19+00:00

Autologous Reconstruction Recovery: What to Expect

2018-04-19T04:38:43+00:00

Many women who want to have their breast reconstructed in the most “natural” way possible will choose autologous reconstruction. This method uses their own tissue, as opposed to implant reconstruction. The multiple surgical sites required

Autologous Reconstruction Recovery: What to Expect 2018-04-19T04:38:43+00:00

Men and Breast Cancer: What You Need to Know

2017-11-20T03:35:37+00:00

For many members of today’s society, hearing the term “breast cancer” brings up images of women wearing pink, or women wearing head scarves. Breast cancer is often seen as a woman’s disease, and, by and

Men and Breast Cancer: What You Need to Know 2017-11-20T03:35:37+00:00

Recovery after Breast Reconstruction with Implants: Immediate Reconstruction

2018-04-17T02:32:36+00:00

As with any surgery, women who undergo breast reconstruction using implants will experience a recovery period. We cannot provide you with specific details regarding your particular recovery process (only your physician can do that). However,

Recovery after Breast Reconstruction with Implants: Immediate Reconstruction 2018-04-17T02:32:36+00:00

Reconstruction After Breast Cancer: Yes or No? Who to Consult

2018-01-08T04:27:12+00:00

As we’ve said before, breast reconstruction is a personal choice. You never have to get reconstruction after breast cancer. If you change your mind later, you can always get it years after your mastectomy or lumpectomy.

Reconstruction After Breast Cancer: Yes or No? Who to Consult 2018-01-08T04:27:12+00:00

ADM Breast Reconstruction: What Is It? Is It Safe?

2017-11-20T03:39:51+00:00

When it comes to breast reconstruction, it is often difficult to get results that look exactly like what you were picturing. This is especially true if your surgeon will be using implants and/or tissue expanders.

ADM Breast Reconstruction: What Is It? Is It Safe? 2017-11-20T03:39:51+00:00