Update: Sadly, Kristie Konsoer died from metastatic breast cancer on December 5, 2021. She was 51. Read her obit, which she wrote herself, here. It’s my pleasure to share the next #MetsMonday Featured Post by Kristie Konsoer. Kristie was diagnosed with de novo metastatic breast cancer in 2012. She wrote a wonderful blog titled, Finding …
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March is Lymphedema Awareness Month. Even in 2021, some doctors, including oncologists and surgeons, downplay the risk of their breast cancer patients developing lymphedema (LE). Before undergoing surgery, including a lumpectomy, and before beginning radiation therapy, have a discussion about LE risk.
It’s with pleasure I share the next #MetsMonday Featured Post. This one is from my online friend and fellow blogger, Ilene. Ilene shares about her evolution becoming an advocate for those with metastatic breast cancer. Update: Sadly, Ilene died from metastatic breast cancer on November 27, 2021. Ilene was an amazing advocate for countless others, …
It’s my pleasure to share this next #MetsMonday featured post by Katherine O’Brien. Katherine was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in 2009. She was a terrific (and often outspoken) advocate and sat on the board of Metastatic Breast Cancer Network, one of the premier organizations working to educate us all and to improve lives and …
Have you ever heard of Cowden syndrome? If not, don’t worry; you’re certainly not alone. Every year, I share a guest post for National Hereditary Cancer Week. And btw, I am thrilled with this name change. In the past, this week was designated as National Hereditary Breast & Ovarian Cancer Week. It’s past time (way …