19. Survivor Advocacy in the Health Care System and Removing Fear of another Cancer in my Breast

19. Survivor Advocacy in the Health Care System and Removing Fear of another Cancer in my Breast

Being diagnosed with breast cancer has elevated my awareness of how much I must advocate to receive the highest standard of health care. I am a unique patient and one individual healthcare consumer. The "one size fits all" state of healthcare is not tailored to meet all the needs of individuals. As I continue on this Breast Cancer Life journey, I am reminded of the need to share experiences, in hopes that others will benefit as they navigate the system.

This episode includes my stories of navigating the health-care system and asking different providers about the best approaches to screening my remaining breast. I took things into my own hands and located a healthcare system that performs contrast-enhanced mammograms for this year's screening.

I reference this podcast in my episode:

https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/podcast/episode/774eb5a7/200-understanding-breast-cancer-screening-modalities-with-experts-dr-dibble-and-dr-rauch

Breast Cancer Life is a podcast about my breast cancer experience. This is for you, the person who may be facing a diagnosis, and the person who knows someone facing the reality or real possibility of a breast cancer diagnosis. Nothing could have prepared me for this lived experience. My hope is that you get a glimpse of what this life is like.

The content of this podcast is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a healthcare professional regarding your healthcare needs, questions, and concerns. This podcast contains the opinions of the host.

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59. How Breast Cancer Robs me of my Future

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