“Never say never, and we all live in glass houses!” I was very fortunate in my diagnosis of DCIS. I was diligent in getting my mammogram yearly, which I believe was one–if not the most important–reason why I am a breast cancer survivor today. I was extremely blessed to have been employed by two of the… Continue Reading »
When I was first diagnosed with breast cancer, it was like being thrown into a whirlwind. I had to make very quick decisions in order to save my life. Having the bilateral mastectomies with TRAM reconstruction was my choice. And in hind sight, it has made me the most confident I’ve ever been in my… Continue Reading »
“A ticking time bomb.” That’s what I thought every time I had to schedule an annual mammogram or bi-yearly breast exam and ultrasound. I was at high risk for developing breast cancer—my mother was diagnosed with the disease at 44 and died when she was only 50. In my mind, it wasn’t a matter of… Continue Reading »
My Mommy Makeover story begins with my 2 healthy, beautiful, and heavy babies at the ripe ole’ ages of 38 for Stone and 39 for Stella. I had 40-week pregnancies and 8# 5 oz and 9# 4 oz babies, respectively. I breastfed both babies and when my milk came in, I went from a size… Continue Reading »
When I learned my daughter was getting married, one of the happiest days of a mother’s life, I also received one of the most devastating news; I had breast cancer. They told me this was a positive conversation as it was found early. I had to have both breasts removed, and I would be cancer-free…. Continue Reading »
Breast cancer–I found mine during a self-breast examination. Once confirmed with a mammogram, I had three weeks before my surgery to research, prepare, and make decisions regarding my treatment options. The process itself was like a whirlwind. After each test, biopsy, and exam, I was looking for that definitive diagnosis about my cancer. What I… Continue Reading »
Grateful for having breast cancer? Strange, but true. It tried to take away my hair, but my hair grew back with a new, luxiourious fullness. It tried to deform my body, but my body looks better now than when I was 25. It tried to take away my courage, but it has made me fearless…. Continue Reading »
Before I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I didn’t know what a TRAM (transverse rectus abdominis) flap was. I had seen people with “boob jobs” and could only aspire! When the doctor told me I had breast cancer, the only words I could remember were “cancer”, “flat stomach” and “beautiful breasts.” That’s what got me through… Continue Reading »
“Three words that forever changed my life; “you have cancer.” Now that I know I’m a statistic, the 1 in 8 women who get diagnosed with breast cancer, I see the breast cancer awareness advertisements everywhere I go. Truthfully, I never paid much attention before. My Mother, who is a breast cancer survivor, tested negative… Continue Reading »
It was a lucky day when I first met Dr. Diane Alexander years ago. Her professionalism, skill, and compassion are unmatched. As one ages, gravity and aging takes its toll. At age 69, I decided to have cosmetic surgery to restore my self confidence and appearance. So in January 2011, Dr. Diane Alexander and Dr…. Continue Reading »