Category: Patient Stories

A life-changing Mommy Makeover

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Hello, I’m Jasmine, 28 year-old owner of Hey Baby Ultrasound Boutique, mother of Irish twins, and wife to a super soldier. One year ago, I walked into Dr. Diane Alexander‘s office totally unsure of what to expect. I was partially convinced she would send me right out the door. “You’re young sweetie, you’ll snap back.”… Continue Reading »

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At 43 years old, with a 3-year old daughter, I went in for a routine mammogram.  The results were far from routine.  My world stopped in the moment I received the phone call that I had cancer. I had been through years of infertility treatments to finally have my baby and the first thing I… Continue Reading »

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The diagnosis of breast cancer elicits a myriad of emotions.  If I were to pick the strongest, it would be the feeling of being incredibly vulnerable.  The process of healing takes time, and that allowed me to face different aspects of my life and re-prioritize.  There are pars that are sad, with an overwhelming feeling… Continue Reading »

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On a Monday morning at 7:30, I received a call that stopped my world.  On the other end of the line was my breast care surgeon telling me that I had breast cancer in one breast and the other appeared to have enough irregularities to be at risk too.  She told me,” If you were… Continue Reading »

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Breast Cancer doesn’t have to be about the disease.  It’s about the people we meet along the way.  It’s about the immediate bond and sisterhood that comes with saying,”I’m also a Breast Cancer survivor.”  It’s about the people that touch your heart and soul.  It’s about helping, caring, sharing, and loving.  It’s about knowing, in… Continue Reading »

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At the age of 35, and no history in my family, when I was told I had breast cancer I cried and thought “why me?”–which I’m sure everyone thinks.  Then I knew I couldn’t change what was happening to me so I went forward with a positive attitude to do what needed to be done… Continue Reading »

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“Second Helping.”  That’s what I called it when I was diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time. Here are excerpts from the email I sent out to tell my friends.      “…so I have been diagnosed with breast cancer again (last time was almost 6 years ago).  Oh well, it was a good run! … Continue Reading »

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