Tag: mastectomy
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Proud of how far I’ve come: Amy Dowden shares health update two weeks after second mastectomy
Two weeks on: a candid health update from Amy Dowden Professional dancer and Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden marked a significant milestone this week, sharing a health update as she reaches two weeks since her second mastectomy. Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023, Dowden has faced a challenging journey with grace, resilience, and the…
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Breastfeeding After Breast Cancer: Is Safe Nursing Possible?
Can you breastfeed after breast cancer? Yes, in many cases. Breastfeeding after breast cancer is possible for some survivors, though it comes with unique medical and emotional considerations. The decision to nurse depends on several factors, including the type of surgery, the treatments received, and the time since treatment. Medical teams emphasize that breastfeeding itself…
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From a Small Dent to a Life-Saving Diagnosis: Hazel Brennan’s Breast Cancer Journey and Lessons for Early Detection
Introduction: A Routine Getaway That Changed Everything Hazel Brennan’s weekend escape with her husband, John, began like many simple trips for busy parents. The trip, meant to recharge, instead became a turning point when a small, unfamiliar dent appeared beneath her left nipple. What followed was a medical journey that underscores a crucial truth about…
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Breast Cancer: Early Detection and Courage in a Life-Changing Journey
A life-changing moment: Hazel Brennan’s story Hazel Brennan, a 50-year-old mother from Athlone, Co Westmeath, began the year with a short break from daily life and the usual responsibilities of parenting. What started as a routine reflection in the mirror became a life-altering diagnosis when she noticed a small dent or trough under her left…
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Running Back to Independence: A Cancer Survivor’s Journey and a Message for Young People
From diagnosis to dependence to independence When Moira Jordan, a 32-year-old secondary school teacher from southeast London, faced triple positive breast cancer in March 2023, she was confronted with a reality many young people fear: a disease that can upend daily life, plans for a family, and the sense of self she had built over…
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From Swelling to Survival: Irish Singer McDonnell’s Journey Through Breast Cancer and Beyond
Early Signs and the Importance of Self-Awareness Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in Ireland, a fact underscored by the experiences shared by an Irish singer who navigated a sudden shift from mild swelling to a life-changing diagnosis. As Helen Forristal, director of nursing services with the Marie Keating Foundation, stresses, “One…