20. Embracing the New Normal: Life After Breast Cancer

I have turned a corner in my life as a survivor. Perhaps this could be called "acceptance" of the life I am living now. Coincidentally, I am at the point in time where it has been a year since the journey of screening and diagnosing this cancer began. In this episode, I discuss my experience using the website "Predict Breast Cancer" to obtain survival statistics for my specific cancer diagnosis. The website provides statistics based on treatment with surgery alone and also provides predicted survival statistics when factoring in other treatments (such as hormonal therapy). Survival statistics are generated for 5, 10 and 15 years from surgery, based on what options I selected.  Note: This is data I am sharing about my own online research, as a patient. This is my personal experience and not healthcare advice.  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.  Subscribe, rate, and review the Breast Cancer Life podcast.  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. LET'S CONNECT [email protected]  REFERENCE MENTIONED (n.d.). Predict Breast Cancer. Predict Breast Cancer. Retrieved February 14, 2024, from https://breast.predict.nhs.uk/about/overview/overview