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6My Bilateral Mastectomy Week 2 Post-op
My drains were removed 10 days after my surgery. The removal wasnât too bad, since they removed all 4 drains at one time. After this, I was permitted to take a shower. This was the first thing I did when I got home. I removed my bra and saw my new...
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My Bilateral Mastectomy: Week 1 Post-op
The doctorsâ primary concerns when you wake up in recovery are your levels of pain and nausea. I wasnât nauseous and had a mild soreness in my chest. I had a makeshift padded bra on and 4 drains coming out of my chest area, 2 on each side. I...
7How do I prepare for a mastectomy? Eight tips
Nothing can completely prepare you for the unknown, but, from my own experiences, I would like to share my knowledge and perspective. Your doctorâs office will ask for a current breast MRI and standard blood test.They want to make sure that...
7BRCA: A previvor's story, from discovery to empowerment
A previvor is a survivor of a predisposition to cancer. The term differs from those already diagnosed with cancer. Previvor was coined in 2000 after a FORCE (Facing Our Risk Cancer Empowered) member felt that she âneeded a label.â ...
16Okay, you're BRCA positive, now what? Seven things to do
This is an important first step. A genetic counselor will discuss the ins and outs of the BRCA(Breast Cancer) mutation, from statistics to family history to screening. Talk to your gynecologist about finding one in your area. Check a local cancer...
