34. Breast Cancer Patient Experience: Mastectomy Anniversary which I almost Forgot

I was working up to this anniversary in a lot of ways. Largely, it was a major accomplishment (and healing) to get to the point of one year post diagnosis and surgery. When I was almost there, I felt so good and so recovered. I have shared in recent episodes:  One Year of Breast Cancer Survivorship: Facing Fears and Reaching Recovery When the actual date arrived this year, I looked at my watch at about 8:20pm and realized "it's June 14th and at this moment a year ago, I was in the recovery room". This year, I was at a small venue with my husband and our friends for dinner and a show of a group that plays some of my very favorite music (Asleep at the Wheel).  I honestly feel that my full day and the fun event planned for the evening was exactly how I needed to mark this anniversary.   I will elaborate on how it feels to be one year out and highlight some of the action items that come along with this point in time.   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 professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a healthcare professional regarding your healthcare questions and concerns.  This podcast contains opinions of the host.  LET'S CONNECT: [email protected]