A mastectomy can involve the removal of either one breast (known as unilateral or single mastectomy) or both breasts (referred to as bilateral or double mastectomy). When considering whether to opt for a bilateral mastectomy, your medical team may suggest this approach if cancer is detected in both breasts or if you possess a heightened […]
“The financial burden of breast cancer treatment and reconstruction has been overwhelming and stressful, and it can significantly impact your quality of life.” Breast Cancer is a journey that no-one wants to embark on, but now I am on a massive team (code name Survivors) consisting of millions of women worldwide. My particular cancer journey […]
Rita is a single mom of three who was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma in December of 2021. Although the cancer was caught early, there was still lymph node involvement. She went through chemo from February to June of 2022, and had a bilateral mastectomy that August. She had 28 rounds of radiation, having to […]
Kimberley’s journey has been full of twists, bumps and curves. Her “Okay, I got this” attitude was lost after seven weeks of tubes, bed rest and frustration with surgery scheduling issues. Financially, cancer has been an overwhelming burden with the addition of transportation costs for doctor appointments, insurance premiums, and prescription medications. Kimberley has also […]
Alexis is married with a teenage daughter. They have always struggled financially, but have been able to make ends meet. A friend of hers who is a police officer told her about a homeless teenage boy that was sleeping on a park bench and how she would see him on every shift. They took him […]
Healing in Motion by Lesley Snelson, Senior Pilates Trainer, MFA, PMA-CPT So, what does one do after receiving a breast cancer diagnosis? Well, after all of the activities one does to manage the shocking news and the onslaught of doctors appointments slows down, for me, I saw this as a new era of self-education. My […]
