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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.

Breast Cancer Paperwork: How to Manage it

2017-11-11T06:04:21+00:00

During your breast cancer and reconstruction journey, you'll likely amass a small forest’s worth of medical papers. Managing breast cancer paperwork may seem unnecessary. But they often include important information about your insurance, bills, and

Breast Cancer Paperwork: How to Manage it 2017-11-11T06:04:21+00:00

Breast Reconstruction Help: Health Insurance Basics and Terminology

2017-11-11T06:07:55+00:00

Health insurance is a complicated topic. It seems to always be going through changes and the terms are confusing. Sometimes I even wonder if insurance agents and educators understand health insurance! For many people, it's

Breast Reconstruction Help: Health Insurance Basics and Terminology 2017-11-11T06:07:55+00:00

BRA Day: USA and Beyond

2017-11-20T02:47:48+00:00

I’m sure you’ve heard about plenty of campaigns to raise awareness of breast cancer. There’s Komen’s Race for the Cure and the entire month of October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. These events play an

BRA Day: USA and Beyond 2017-11-20T02:47:48+00:00

Breast Cancer Videos: Inspiration For Your Journey

2017-11-22T04:33:07+00:00

When you’re dealing with breast cancer, one of the last things you want to feel is loneliness. Although you know that other women have had breast cancer, knowledge alone is not always enough. In some cases,

Breast Cancer Videos: Inspiration For Your Journey 2017-11-22T04:33:07+00:00

Breast Cancer Retreat for African American Women: Sistas Rock!

2017-11-20T02:55:32+00:00

We’ve highlighted a few breast cancer retreats on this blog before. These retreats typically include women of all races and varying ages and are great ways to connect with other women who are dealing with

Breast Cancer Retreat for African American Women: Sistas Rock! 2017-11-20T02:55:32+00:00

Breast Surgery Complications: Healing Risks for African-American Women

2017-11-20T02:57:52+00:00

Undergoing breast surgery, whether mastectomy or reconstruction, is a nerve-wracking experience for many women. You not only want to stay safe and avoid repeated procedures, you also want minimal scarring and a cosmetically appealing result. Unfortunately, for

Breast Surgery Complications: Healing Risks for African-American Women 2017-11-20T02:57:52+00:00

Breast Cancer Mortality Among Black Women: From Worry to Hope

2017-11-11T05:51:09+00:00

As you may know, we’re focusing on breast cancer’s impact on African American women this month, in collaboration with Black Women’s Health Imperative. African American women have a troubling connection to breast cancer. This is

Breast Cancer Mortality Among Black Women: From Worry to Hope 2017-11-11T05:51:09+00:00

Young Black Women With Breast Cancer Find Support in Young Sisters Initiative

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

In collaboration with Black Women's Health Imperative, we're focusing on African-American women and Breast Cancer this month. September is also National Childhood Cancer Awareness month, so we're introducing you to the Young Sisters Initiative. It's a great resource for young

Young Black Women With Breast Cancer Find Support in Young Sisters Initiative 2017-11-20T03:00:39+00:00

When Your Plastic Surgeon and Breast Surgeon Disagree

2017-11-20T03:01:31+00:00

“When Doctors Disagree” sounds like the title of a cheesy, faux-dramatic reality show. Unfortunately, disagreements between one's plastic surgeon and breast surgeon can be yet another challenge in an already exhausting line of obstacles.  

When Your Plastic Surgeon and Breast Surgeon Disagree 2017-11-20T03:01:31+00:00

8 Common Breast Reconstruction Myths: Don’t Fall for Them!

2017-11-20T03:02:04+00:00

You’ve struggled with breast cancer. You've either scheduled or had a mastectomy. You may have already dealt with chemotherapy, radiation, or any other combination of cancer treatments.   Breast reconstruction should be easy by this

8 Common Breast Reconstruction Myths: Don’t Fall for Them! 2017-11-20T03:02:04+00:00