It was startling how much my thoughts would spin in anxiety during breast cancer. Read more tips like this at the end of every chapter in 'A Breast Cancer Journey: Living it One Step at a Time.' jenniferadouglas.com

Are you aware that breast density can impact the sensitivity of mammograms? If you have dense breast tissue, it's critical to ask about supplemental screenings. #bcsm

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I’m still hearing 2 things that are really disturbing me:

(1) Non-patients speaking for patients at industry conferences
(2) Patients/advocates/caregivers not being compensated for time & expertise when consulting on drug development

Neither are acceptable as good practice

When I was dealing with radiation fatigue, I realized that it was challenging to communicate my energy level. Having an image to draw on helped make the invisible, visible. #cancer

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Thank you so much Nancy, for this review! It was my goal to be an encouragement to those dealing with the uncertainties of breast cancer. Nancy's Point jenniferadouglas.com/books

Checking in today #cancer & #chronicillness friends! Let’s be gracious today and recognize some mermaids 🧜‍♀️ choose to be flat! #breastcancer ⁦Abigail Johnston, Esq (she/her)⁩ ⁦The Salty Cow⁩ ⁦Deb Maes⁩ ⁦metaMartha⁩ ⁦BreastCancer Chat WW #BCCWW⁩ ⁦Jennifer Douglas⁩

My summer 2022 lumpectomy felt different that the one I had in 2019. I was much more prepared for the procedure, but not ready for the post-surgical anxiety over the pathology. #bcsm

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When my summer 2022 biopsy came back as inconclusive, the next step for my care was another lumpectomy. Only full pathology would give the doctors the complete picture. #bcsm

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I walked out of my last day of radiation treatment feeling ready to be recovered. I quickly learned that recovery is a process that takes time. My body needed time to recover from all that I'd been through. jenniferadouglas.com/books

I thought I knew what to expect after a breast biopsy. The results would either be cancer or benign. In 2022, I wasn't prepared for an inconclusive pathology report. #bcsm

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How do we find a way to live in the in-between parts of cancer survivorship? It's definitely easier said than done. Some days, it is simple, and other days drag on in ambiguity. #cancer

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Receiving the first copies of my book was such a dream come true moment. In a good way. Unlike the actual process of going through breast cancer. Which was not at all fun. #bcsm jenniferadouglas.com/books

In 2022, I wasn't expecting to come out of the mammogram with a referral for another biopsy. It had been 3 years since my last one and I was hoping for more of a reprive. #bcsm
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Me: I’m really looking forward to my yummy lunch leftovers. Also me: why aren’t they in the fridge? Oh no, did I leave them in the trunk overnight? Hungry and disappointed me: How about a bagel instead?

Coping with our emotions can be difficult. Something that helps me is reading books on feelings. These 4 books have equipped me to communicate and cope with them. #bcsm
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When I was dealing with the challenges of my diagnosis and treatment, I wanted to learn from someone who'd been through it before me. jenniferadouglas.com/books.

Making sure to prioritize quality time when we can.(because we aren’t on vacation together right now…) Long walks, fire pit relaxation, and scenic drives. It’s a season of stress and lots of business travel 🧳. Time together is 🔑

Important point by Erika Hamilton, MD. A common questions from pts is: what should I take (or eat) to reduce my risk of recurrence? The answer to this question should not come from retrospective studies, often burdened by confounding bias, but should derive from RCTs. #ESMOBreast24

Another roundup of the finest gems from the blogosphere featuring Abigail Johnston, Esq (she/her) OurMBCLife Terri Coutee Jennifer Douglas MOLLI Surgical Carolyn Thomas ☮️ Barbara Jacoby connie rosser riddle Beth L. Gainer sue robins (she/her)

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