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Sisters4Prevention Breast Cancer Stories and Survival
Since my diagnosis fourteen years ago, I have been dedicated to researching lifestyle changes and supporting clinical research to achieve the prevention of breast cancer. My goal is to raise awareness of the need for research funding for the primary prevention of women's cancers and to share information to help those facing this journey. My posts are educational and include my journey with bilateral breast cancer and my year of treatment including a double mastectomy and reconstruction. I have been a breast cancer advocate since 2010 and have served on panels at the department of defense breast cancer funding review programs. My website shares all the information I have collected and verified from long term survivors and medical evidence. I am not a medical professional, simply a teacher who hopes to make a difference by sharing information. I presently serve as one of three breast cancer advocates on the pending clinical trial under the direction of Dr. Vincent Tuohy at the Cleveland clinic to prevent the recurrence of triple negative breast cancer, the most lethal form of the disease began in the Fall of in 2021.I am a graduate of the National Breast Cancer Coalition's Project LEAD and have lobbied Congress for additional funds for prevention clinical trials for breast and ovarian cancers. In 2022, I was invited to be a Komen Advocate in Science. Stay tuned...
Sisters4Prevention Breast Cancer Stories and Survival
Bi Lateral Biopsy Day...OR...I'd much prefer a pedicure! Explanation of Stereotactic and Core Needle Biopsies.
After getting a second opinion, abnormalities were discovered in both breasts. The next result was a mammogram guided stereotactic biopsy would be conducted on the right breast to examine the area on microcalcifications and a core need biopsy would be conducted on the left side to examine the lump tissue. Explanation of both procedures, pain involved and recovery are discussed.