Breast Reconstruction Stories Archives

Breast reconstruction stories help a woman make wise decisions. Some women have great experiences with breast reconstruction. Others don’t. If you’re considering breast reconstruction, you need to understand what separates the two. That’s why we invite you into the stories of these women.

One Previvor’s Informed Choice [Podcast Ep. 18]

Casey Lucas-Quaid 2018-05-10T01:43:41+00:00

Because we seek to empower women to make informed choices after breast cancer, we're very interested in how women come to their decisions. That's what makes this conversation with Tina Ruark-Baker so inspiring! Tina

One Previvor’s Informed Choice [Podcast Ep. 18] Casey Lucas-Quaid 2018-05-10T01:43:41+00:00

A Breast Reconstruction Timeline

imtakingcharge 2018-06-30T04:37:09+00:00

Many times readers want a broad overview of diagnosis to breast surgery recovery. What does this look like in someone else? While we can't generalize, Tina Ruark-Baker has chosen to share with us her breast

A Breast Reconstruction Timeline imtakingcharge 2018-06-30T04:37:09+00:00

Tissue Expanders at Home – Part of Daily Life

Allyson Stinson 2018-04-06T03:12:50+00:00

Many women come to a breast cancer diagnosis utterly bewildered and overwhelmed. A few, however, come from inside the medical world. They offer unique insights and come to decisions from a different perspective. Ana is

Tissue Expanders at Home – Part of Daily Life Allyson Stinson 2018-04-06T03:12:50+00:00

A Story of a Breast Cancer Diagnosis During Pregnancy

Jessica Henslee 2018-02-07T23:04:29+00:00

No woman expects to receive a breast cancer diagnosis while pregnant. Breast cancer during pregnancy may not be the norm, but it happens more often than you might think. It also presents unique challenges. Paired

A Story of a Breast Cancer Diagnosis During Pregnancy Jessica Henslee 2018-02-07T23:04:29+00:00

Breast Cancer After Implants: Vicki Lucas’ Story

Jessica Henslee 2018-02-16T11:57:11+00:00

Vicki Lucas was the globe-trotting grandmother who inspired us a couple years ago. Her story is unique, because she dealt with the challenges of treating breast cancer after implants. For example, she faced capsular contracture

Breast Cancer After Implants: Vicki Lucas’ Story Jessica Henslee 2018-02-16T11:57:11+00:00

Our Mastectomy Results: Mother/Daughter Patients Tell It Like It Is

Jessica Henslee 2018-01-01T13:36:36+00:00

There’s no denying that getting a mastectomy is a scary experience. Not only are you in the middle of your breast cancer journey, mastectomy results in a significant physical change. You may feel like a part

Our Mastectomy Results: Mother/Daughter Patients Tell It Like It Is Jessica Henslee 2018-01-01T13:36:36+00:00

I Miss My Breasts, Seven Years Later–Nancy Stordahl Reflects

Guest author 2018-04-19T03:34:20+00:00

Today we welcome blogger Nancy Stordahl, author of Getting Past the Fear: A Guide to Help You Mentally Prepare for Chemotherapy, Cancer Was Not a Gift: A Memoir About Cancer as I Know It and Facing

I Miss My Breasts, Seven Years Later–Nancy Stordahl Reflects Guest author 2018-04-19T03:34:20+00:00

Life After Breast Reconstruction: Janet Gerlach Shares Her Positive Story

Guest author 2018-01-01T14:02:44+00:00

Today we welcome Janet Gerlach. She opted for a preventative mastectomy, and shares her positive experience with life after breast reconstruction. I have no regrets about my decision to have a preventative double mastectomy with

Life After Breast Reconstruction: Janet Gerlach Shares Her Positive Story Guest author 2018-01-01T14:02:44+00:00

How I’m Taking the Reins on My Family History of Breast Cancer

Guest author 2018-04-17T02:26:58+00:00

Today we welcome Brandi Forbes as a guest author. With a family history of breast cancer, even as a young teen she was fully aware of what could happen to her. Here's her story and her

How I’m Taking the Reins on My Family History of Breast Cancer Guest author 2018-04-17T02:26:58+00:00

The ONE Question You Must Ask Before a Mastectomy: Terri Coutee’s Experience

Guest author 2018-04-19T03:14:25+00:00

If there was ONE question a breast cancer survivor wished she had known to ask before a mastectomy, would you want to know what it was? We're so grateful to Terri Coutee for sharing what

The ONE Question You Must Ask Before a Mastectomy: Terri Coutee’s Experience Guest author 2018-04-19T03:14:25+00:00