Learn to rest, not quit
Keep going! Life's a marathon, not a sprint, but it's worth every step.
Brook Kwalick’s Story — Diagnosis to Reconstruction
Brook Kwalick bravely recounted her story from breast cancer diagnosis to treatment and on to reconstruction through a DIEP flap. She offers a wealth of wisdom to women early in their diagnosis. Kwalick explains how
Simplifying Breast Cancer- You Are ALL That Matters
If you’ve heard the words, “your biopsy came back as breast cancer” within the last two weeks, your head is probably spinning. You’ve heard about more medical specialists (breast surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, geneticists, reconstructive surgeons, breast imaging radiologists, and then some)...
Dagmar Herbstreuter
I had a nagging suspicion something was wrong when I felt a lump in my right breast, though I have no family history of breast cancer. My official diagnosis came on March 13, 2013 and
Living with Breast Cancer: Lymphedema
Lymphatic swelling: a common side effect of breast cancer surgery Lymphedema is the continual swelling or feeling of fullness, usually in the different extremities, as a result of a blockage in the lymphatic system. This
Breast Surgery: What to Expect
Throughout your adolescent and adult years, you may have felt your breasts were a symbol of your womanhood. You may feel overwhelmed, discouraged, or frightened listening to your physician discuss disfiguring or removing one or both
I Have Breast Cancer; Where Do I Start?
WOW, breast cancer. If you’re reading this, then you are searching for answers about all things breast cancer. You may have been diagnosed with cancer or you may have learned of a genetic predisposition and
Getting a Second Opinion?
You’ve seen the test results, discussed treatment options with your physician, and asked a million questions. Yet there is still something nagging at you. And by now you've had more advice from physicians, friends, and
How Do I Choose a Plastic Surgeon?
Yes, you have a choice. Many women never ask about the plastic surgeon and assume that their oncologist or the hospital will assign one to them. This is the often the case, but not the rule. Choosing the right surgeon for your reconstruction is as important as choosing your oncologist...