As a Breast Surgeon, I Felt Invincible Until I was Diagnosed with Breast Cancer
Through writing and speaking, I’ve found a new way to help others navigate breast cancer as a patient and a doctor
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My Family Always Told Me I Was a “Dumb Girl.” They Were Wrong.
My father’s rage and my family’s silence left me terrified to speak — until I found purpose in fighting for safer communities
I’ve Lived with Migraine Since Childhood. Advocacy Helps Me Fight Through the Pain.
For years, I felt my voice went unheard as I battled migraine pain. Speaking up for myself — and others — has given my pain a purpose.
He vivido con migrañas desde mi infancia. Mi trabajo de concientización me es útil para controlar el dolor.
Durante años, sentí que ignoraban lo que decía mientras soportaba el dolor de mis migrañas. Hacer que mi situación y las de otras personas se conozca le dio sentido a mi dolor.
I Discovered I Had Osteoporosis When I Broke Bones in Both of My Elbows During a Fall
I worried about protecting my bones and livelihood as a pianist and teacher, but my bone loss has reversed
Descubrí que tenía osteoporosis cuando tuve fracturas en mis dos codos por una caída
Me preocupó la protección de mis huesos y poder continuar con mi profesión de pianista y profesora, pero mi pérdida ósea se ha revertido.
I Was Told I Was Too Young to Have Endometrial Cancer — but I Did
I was dismissed by healthcare providers time and again, and earlier treatment could have prevented my cancer
Me dijeron que era demasiado joven para tener cáncer endometrial, pero lo tenía
Proveedores de atención médica me ignoraron repetitivamente y un tratamiento más oportuno pudo haber prevenido mi cáncer
Multiple Brain Aneurysms Changed My Life — and I’m So Much Better For It
Having multiple brain aneurysms taught me to embrace resilience and self-care
Recibir mi diagnóstico de pólipos nasales tomó años y tratarlos tomó incluso más tiempo
No podía oler, saborear la comida ni dormir bien durante años. Así que aprendí a salvaguardar mi salud proactivamente.
It Took Years to Get My Nasal Polyps Diagnosed, and Even Longer to Treat Them
I couldn’t smell, taste or sleep well for years. So, I learned to be my own advocate.
When My Twin Sister Was Diagnosed with Leptomeningeal Disease, I Dropped Everything to Help Her
Caregiving for a loved one is tough, but I’m thankful for the journey
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I Live with Bipolar Disorder, but I Don’t Let It Define Who I Am
Managing bipolar disorder has been a lifelong journey, and I’m proud of how far I’ve come
I Wasn’t Tired. I Was in Heart Failure.
I had no idea how sick I was until, in bed one night channel surfing, a Rosie O’Donnell show saved my life
No estaba cansada. Tenía insuficiencia cardiaca.
No sabía cuán enferma estaba hasta que una noche mientras buscaba qué ver en la televisión encontré un programa de Rosie O’Donnell que salvó mi vida
They Said I’d Only Live 4 Months, but It’s Been 2 Years — and I’m Not Done Yet
Living with metastatic breast cancer has been hard, but I’m thankful for every day
Dijeron que solo me quedaban 4 meses de vida, pero han pasado 2 años y mi historia no concluye todavía
Vivir con cáncer mamario metastásico ha sido difícil, pero me siento agradecida por cada día que vivo
Halfway Through My “Normal” Pregnancy, I Was Told We’d Have to Deliver the Baby or We’d Both Die
I didn’t have gallstones. I had HELLP syndrome.
Being Outed Was Traumatic, But It Pushed Me To Accept — and Embrace — My Sexuality
Once I was free of my secret, life opened up for me in powerful ways
For Years, I Had No Idea My Epic Migraine Attacks Were Tied to My Menstrual Cycle
A supportive OB-GYN finally got me the treatment I needed
Pasé años sin tener idea que mis episodios épicos de migrañas estaban relacionados con mi ciclo menstrual
Una ginecóloga obstetra sensible finalmente me dio el tratamiento que necesitaba
I'm Tired of ME/CFS Being Misunderstood
I’m using my voice to advocate for myself and the millions of people living with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome
Stress Caused My Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection
I thought I was healthy, but everyday stress was damaging my heart