Several years ago, upon the eve of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I was personally made aware. I noticed a lump, about the size of a pea, under my arm. You may not know this about me, but I’m hyper-vigilant about my health. I’m not a “wait and see” kind of a woman. If I were […]
Self-advocacy is the action of representing oneself or one’s views or interests. In simple terms, this means making your voice heard! For breast cancer patients, self-advocacy is crucial. Only by advocating for yourself can treatment decisions take your views into account. At Be the Choice, we are passionate about self-advocacy. It’s partly what led to […]
Many of my first appointments in the cancer world were just a blur. I would sit, terrified, in these sterile clinic rooms wanting something to focus on besides the fact that a doctor would come through the door at any moment and throw some scary words out there. Words like aggressive and invasive, radiation and […]
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in February 2016. My understanding of the language of breast cancer that allowed me to fully comprehend my diagnosis and treatment options, came long after the news. Long after the radiologist told me that my mammogram was “highly suspicious for cancer.” Long after the surgeon doing my breast biopsy […]