Breast Cancer....Thriver
During a routine screening mammogram, a 2 centimeter breast cancer was found to be invading her chest wall. She was living a healthy lifestyle, had no significant family history nor risk factors, and no symptoms. She had even done thousands of clinical breast exams as a gynecologist, screening other women for breast cancer.
Through a whole-food, plant predominant diet, daily physical activity, prioritizing sleep, minimizing stress, and a strong social network, she was able to make her way through an aggressive treatment. Her breast cancer required a bilateral mastectomy, 16 rounds of chemotherapy, removal of her ovaries, and several reconstructive surgeries.
Through a whole-food, plant predominant diet, daily physical activity, prioritizing sleep, minimizing stress, and a strong social network, she was able to make her way through an aggressive treatment. Her breast cancer required a bilateral mastectomy, 16 rounds of chemotherapy, removal of her ovaries, and several reconstructive surgeries.
During a routine screening mammogram, a two centimeter breast cancer was found to be invading her chest wall. She was living a healthy lifestyle, had no significant family history nor risk factors, and no symptoms. She had even done thousands of clinical breast exams as a gynecologist, screening other women for breast cancer.
Through a whole-food, plant predominant diet, daily physical activity, prioritizing sleep, minimizing stress, and a strong social network, she was able to make her way through an aggressive treatment. Her breast cancer required a bilateral mastectomy, 16 rounds of chemotherapy, removal of her ovaries, and several reconstructive surgeries.
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She credits her ability to thrive through this journey to her strong faith, family, her medical team, and the power of lifestyle as medicine.