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Three words that can change a life, “you have cancer.”

“Three words that forever changed my life; “you have cancer.” Now that I know I’m a statistic, the 1 in…

Dr. Diane Alexander

May 10, 2017

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Artisan Welcomes Lauren Bays, Medical Esthetician!

Artisan Welcomes Lauren Bays, Medical Esthetician!

Lauren Bays, LME, Laser Specialist The staff of Artisan Plastic Surgery, cosmetic surgery specialists in Atlanta, is excited to welcome…

Dr. Diane Alexander

April 24, 2017

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Jane: Thriving After Breast Cancer

Jane talks about her breast cancer and reconstruction When I discovered my fairly large breast mass, that seemed to have…

Dr. Diane Alexander

October 11, 2016

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Vicky: My Journey through Breast Cancer and Reconstruction

At the age of 45, I am a two time breast cancer survivor. In September of 1994, during a routine…

Dr. Diane Alexander

October 11, 2016

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Stephanie: Restored Body and Confidence After Breast Reconstruction

Happy 50th birthday to me! I received my cancer diagnosis one week before that greatly anticipated date. Not exactly the…

Dr. Diane Alexander

October 11, 2016

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Mickey: Stupid Breast Cancer

Mickey DCIS – what a stupid cancer. Supposedly stage 0 or stage 1. I liked the idea of let’s wait…

Dr. Diane Alexander

October 11, 2016

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Lori: Reconstruction After Breast Cancer

Lori talks about her breast reconstruction after breast cancer I have found it important to keep a very positive attitude…

Dr. Diane Alexander

October 11, 2016

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Lisa: Breast Cancer and My New Best Friend

Lisa talks about her breast cancer journey Breast cancer helped me make a new best friend….me! It was the most…

Dr. Diane Alexander

October 11, 2016

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Linda: Breast Cancer to Skydiving!

Linda discusses her breast cancer treatment In February of the year of my 50th birthday, I found a lump. Having…

Dr. Diane Alexander

October 11, 2016

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Kim: A Whole Woman After Breast Cancer Treatment and Reconstruction

Kim talks about her breast cancer diagnosis and treatment I always knew it would happen, but I didn’t know when….

Dr. Diane Alexander

October 11, 2016

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Candi: Forever Grateful after Breast Cancer Diagnosis

My journey began July 2015. I had made lifestyle changes at the beginning of the year, with a healthier diet…

Dr. Diane Alexander

May 27, 2016

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Lorie: Cancer Has Been Good to Me

Dr. Alexander, When I was in the office on Wednesday, I made a comment about cancer being good for me….

Dr. Diane Alexander

February 9, 2016

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