Category: Cosmetic Medicine

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Breast cancer helped me make a new best friend….me! It was the most inspiring journey I have been on. It was scary but inspiring!  It humbled me and made me so proud at the same time. I feel strong and sexy and the most beautiful I have ever felt in my life.

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When I discovered my fairly large breast mass, that seemed to have appeared overnight, I immediately knew from its characteristics that the diagnosis probably wouldn’t be good. During those first several weeks I was overwhelmed with the feelings we all seem to share; shock, disbelief, fear of death, dread and sadness. I coped with these… Continue Reading »

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In February of the year of my 50th birthday, I found a lump.  Having no family history of cancer, I was not overly concerned.  I contacted my doctor and was told to come in for a mammogram.  I had a history of annual mammograms, as I know their importance.  The mammogram showed something unusual, so… Continue Reading »

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I have found it important to keep a very positive attitude throughout the whole process. I give praise to my wonderful surgeons and staff.  The reconstruction was a long recovery, but well worth it in the end.  My grandmother and my mom are breast cancer survivors and they didn’t have a choice of the reconstruction. … Continue Reading »

Mickey: Stupid Breast Cancer

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DCIS – what a stupid cancer.  Supposedly stage 0 or stage 1.  I liked the idea of let’s wait and see what would happen.  Three doctors thought I was crazy, and suggested a mastectomy.  I thought they were crazy. The 4th doctor I visited was my plastic surgeon.  She listened to me, and very calmly… Continue Reading »

Dr. Alexander, When I was in the office on Wednesday, I made a comment about cancer being good for me. You asked me to write something for you: Cancer has been good for me. I have come to embrace a version of myself I never would have considered. Who knew my best look would come… Continue Reading »

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