It has been years since my lumpectomy and I still wear my Molly Plunge Bra. It's excellent for recovery, radiation treatment, and life after breast cancer. The post My Favorite Post-Lumpectomy Bra (even years after breast cancer) appeared first on Jennifer A Douglas ..read more

What is the latest in early-stage breast cancer survivorship? In May 2024, ASCO—the American Society for Clinical Oncology—updated its educational book in light of the newest technologies and research. This educational book is free and available for anyone to read! The post Enhancing Early-Stage Breast Cancer Survivorship: Updated Guidance From ASCO appeared first on Jennifer A Douglas ..read more

What is it like to get a skin biopsy for a suspicious lesion on your nose? Here's how to be prepared for what might happen during your appointment. The post What is it Like to Get a Skin Biopsy for (potential) Skin Cancer— on your nose? appeared first on Jennifer A Douglas ..read more

May 23, 2024, marks the one-year birthday of " A Breast Cancer Journey: Living It One Step at a Time.” How is it possible that it has already been a year? I'm not sure, but I couldn’t let this important date pass by without acknowledging it! The post Happy Birthday to “A Breast Cancer Journey: Living It One Step at a Time” appeared first on Jennifer A Douglas ..read more

At some point during my weekend at the National Consortium of Breast Center’s (NCOBC) Annual conference, my hand wouldn’t stop aching. I’m not sure if it was the book signing or the copious notes I was taking during the conference sessions. It was probably both. The post What I Took Home From NCoBC 2024 appeared first on Jennifer A Douglas ..read more

In March 2024, I attended the NCOBC annual conference with MOLLI Surgical and I was inspired by the keynotes on Saturday and Sunday! The post Inspirational Keynotes at NCoBC 2024 appeared first on Jennifer A Douglas ..read more

How I created a sustainable and joyful exercise practice after breast cancer. A Sponsored post with HealthGrades. The post Exercising After Breast Cancer: How to Create a Sustainable and Joyful Practice appeared first on Jennifer A Douglas ..read more

Our restoration after breast cancer is a process that takes time, much like the historical restoration projects. We measure in years, not months. The post Our Restoration After Breast Cancer: A Vital, Detailed, and Often Private Journey appeared first on Jennifer A Douglas ..read more

Escaping and slowing down is hard. Our always-on apps, notifications, and expectations to respond so quickly to everything don’t help. We are dancing on the line between being productive and stressed out. It is important to slow down when looking for peace. The post Slowing Down for More Productivity and Peace appeared first on Jennifer A Douglas ..read more

I feel anxiety every time I have a breast cancer doctor’s appointment on the calendar. It doesn’t matter what kind of appointment it is— I can count on the scanxiety. In this sponsored post with HealthGrades, I share how I manage my anxiety as the appointments approach. The post Managing Anxiety Before Breast Cancer Doctor’s Appointments: What I’ve Learned appeared first on Jennifer A Douglas ..read more