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πŸ’¬ Why I Chose to Go Flat: A Conversation About Aesthetic Flat Closure and Advocacy aesthetic flat closure breast surgery cancer survivorship flat awareness flat choice going flat independent health advocate informed decisions oncoplastic reduction patient advocacy plastic surgery post mastectomy reconstructive surgery survivorship matters thriving after cancer Aug 22, 2025

After completing six cycles of chemotherapy and three cycles of monoclonal antibody therapy for the treatment of HER2-positive breast cancer, I was faced with the next phase of treatment, which was surgery.Β  The post-treatment MRI showed resolution of the masses that had been seen initially.Β 

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Life After Cancer: A Personal Perspective of What Survivorship Should Look Like aesthetic flat closure cancer survivorship programs coaching doctor eno advocates flattie health advocacy health literacy independent health advocate mastectomy mental health awareness mental wellness midlife wellness navigating survivorship post cancer care survivorship gap thriving after cancer whole person care women over 50 Jun 19, 2025

As a marathon runner, I have learned to apply the lessons from running to life. By the time I get to mile 18 and 23 in a race, I usually catch myself filled with self-doubt, like, whose idea was it to run this race again? Why am I doing this? Every fiber of my body is saying quit NOW!Β 

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