Helpful Publications and Links

Wildfire Magazine

I’ve had the honor of writing a couple articles for this magazine devoted to young women with breast cancer. The stories in here are varied and heartfelt and make you feel like you aren’t alone.

Wildfire Link

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Ticking Off Breast Cancer/Future Dreams

** Provides a safe supportive breast cancer community. ** Provides straightforward practical advice about breast cancer treatment and easy-to-navigate links to reputable online resources. ** Provides easily accessible expert and professional advice on a range of topics relevant to breast cancer treatment. ** Provides companionship to someone going through breast cancer treatment by sharing personal stories.

https://futuredreams.org.uk/

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Braving Chemo

I found this book super helpful as I prepared for and went through chemo. It’s written in a way that you don’t have to read it chronogically. Just pick and choose what you need as you need it. Definitely a good resource.

Braving Chemo Link

Breastcancer.org

All things Breast Reconstruction related.

Breast Reconstruction Link

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DiepCJourney

Not only is Terri Coutee at DiepCJourney a breast cancer survivor, she is an advocate for women walking through the reconstruction process. Especially those women who choose Diep Flap reconstruction.

DeipCJourney Link

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8 Perspectives

When people are comfortable enough to ask me about breast reconstruction, one of the things they want to know is “What was the hardest part?” It’s a tough question to answer because there are so many hard things about it both physically and emotionally. Eight women (who represent a variety of breast reconstruction procedures) attempt to answer that question in the link below.

The Hardest Part of Breast Reconstruction Link

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Future Dreams

An excerpt from my book, Life Reconstructed, published at Future Dreams.

Intimacy After Mastectomy

ibelieve.com

Though my writing has been pretty sporadic this year during cancer treatment, I did write this piece on some things I’ve learned about suffering.

When Suffering Lingers Article

Christian Today Article

I wrote this article detailing unexpected communication struggles Corey and I had after I was diagnosed. There is a chapter in Life Reconstructed devoted to this as well.

Breast Cancer Marred My Picture-Perfect Marriage Link

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