It’s very scary to learn you have breast Cancer. Certainly, you worry if this will lead to your death. But it’s also natural to worry about what treatments you will need, how you will tolerate them, and what your body will look like after treatment. If you have breast cancer, you may be considering a mastectomy (surgery to remove all or some of your breast tissue). Or if you have a high risk of breast cancer (e.g., have the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene), you want to remove your breasts to avoid cancer.
Continue reading Tips for a Smooth Recovery from a Mastectomy at ZaggoCare.
I started Zaggo, a nonprofit organization, to help patients and family caregivers manage illnesses and injuries, after caring for my teenage son Zachary during his 27-month battle with terminal brain cancer. My caregiving experience led to a passion for helping patients and family caregivers be engaged, empowered members of their medical teams to help them get the best healthcare and outcomes possible.
I have won several awards for my work, including a recent "Visionary Award" from Caregiving.com, and a "Website of the Year Caring Award" from Caregiving Years Training Academy.
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