Lumpectomy June 2017, resection in August 2017
Deciding to take charge
Research the condition to identify/confirm all the related & newly identified issues.
Doing the pot-op exercises faithfully
Diet changes
Live one day at a time.
Eating healthy and exercising
FB Support page
Great team of doctors and supportive family
My mother
My wonderful husband that has stood by me
I’m not alone.
Talking with friends and family
Giant MPT appeared during pregnancy
My husband that has been fearlessly by my side
There is a cancer library with very helpful staff.
The FB support group
Pathology report stated benign tumour
The support from my husband
A close friend being with me during surgery
Focusing on the positive things in my life has helped somewhat to reduce my anxiety.
Understanding that medicine is an art and there are nuances to treatment.
Vegan, whole foods diet
A lot of prayers!
My family
Mastectomy April 2019
Lymphatic drainage
Support of family and friends
Power walking across the countryside
My family and friends
Apoyo físico y emocional post cirugía.
Doing cardio
Take action quickly
My support system
I felt so much better when I knew the tumour had been removed
15 cm benign phyllodes tumor
Acceptance that my breasts won't be the same
Mindfulness lifestyle
I did 33 radiotherapy treatments from Feb 1st - March 25th 2021.
Staying active
My family is supportive.
Support from my family
Support from family & friends
Change of lifestyle
My family
Clear margins are the most critical way to avoid recurrence.
Clear margins are key to Phyllodes not returning.
Cooking and music
Self care. Hard sometimes to do. But makes a big difference