50. Natalie Ditri Mastectomy vs Lumpectomy to Remove my Breast Cancer
I had a choice in terms of what would be the best option to remove the invasive ductal carcinoma that I had just learned was in my left breast. I had recently had a biopsy in a different part of my l...
4 Huhti 202519min
49. Unnecessary surgery on the right breast
In 2023, when I had my cancer surgery, there was a non-cancerous spot on the right that was recommended for a biopsy. At the time, I did not ask any questions about why take out =NORMAL! breast tissue...
21 Maalis 202518min
48. Swimming for Self Love as a Breast Cancer Survivor
My swimming workout is my ultimate treat each week. I consider it a great escape because it takes me to an alternate place. In the water, my body is horizontal. I glide through the water and work all...
16 Helmi 202516min
47. Breast Cancer Survivorship: Reflecting on Milestones and Preparing for Medical Appointments
I am at a point now where I have follow-up breast imaging. I suspect everything will be normal. I considered rescheduling the upcoming appointments related to my breast cancer until after the holiday ...
21 Joulu 202426min
46. Embracing Personal Projects After Breast Cancer Recovery
In this episode, I talk about being compelled to take on projects that are important to me. This includes a lot of "putting life in order" tasks that seem to be priorities for me now. The year of 2023...
8 Marras 20249min
45. Facing Uncertainty as a Breast Cancer Survivor
I have talked often about living in the grey zone of survivorship. I know I am not alone in saying that this stage of breast cancer life is harder than the beginning when I was having additional testi...
18 Loka 202416min
44. Thank you for listening: Celebrating Connections as a Breast Cancer Survivor
I recently met someone who said that they learned about my podcast from my LinkedIn profile. We were meeting regarding our work. She shared that she also had a recent diagnosis of breast cancer - at t...
11 Loka 202414min
43. Back to Work as a Breast Cancer Survivor: Reflecting on 3 Months in the Job
Life has evolved since last year, when I was in my breast cancer screening and diagnosis journey. Not long after I recovered from the mastectomy and reconstruction, I learned how hard it is to be a br...
4 Loka 202423min
