Mastectomy

When I was recently alerted to changes in insurance coding (thank you, Terri) and how this change could potentially and significantly limit breast cancer patients’ access to breast reconstruction options, I knew this post had to be written. As you likely know, when you have any medical procedure, doctors submit corresponding codes when billing insurance …

Gratitude is elusive. And complicated. So yes, of course, I can be an #UngratefulCancerPatient and, at the same time, be grateful too. #cancer #cancersucks

If you’re contemplating undergoing DIEP flap surgery as your breast reconstruction choice, or if you’ve already completed phase 1 of DIEP flap surgery, you might be mulling over what to do about phase 2, or wondering if it’s needed at all. In this post, we’ll talk about all this. But first, a reminder that this …

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like one year post DIEP flap surgery, this post is for you. Everyone’s experience is different, of course, so your experience might be very different from mine, your best friend’s, your relative’s or anyone else’s you’ve heard or read about. Still, reading about outcomes and experiences of others can …

What’s it like at six months post DIEP flap surgery? How much time do you have? Just kidding. I’m now six months, post DIEP flap surgery. On the one hand, it feels like surgery was yesterday. On the other hand, it feels like ages ago. Even though I’ve been stuck at home (like most people) …