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Lupron Side Effects: What They Don’t Tell You (And What’s Helping Me Cope)
Lupron Side Effects: What They Don’t Tell You (And What’s Helping Me Cope) I had my first Lupron shot again this week. Even though I’ve...
Heather Robinson Roles
6 days ago


The Decision No One Prepares You For: Navigating Hormone Therapy After Breast Cancer
If you’re unfamiliar, endocrine therapy after breast cancer is a treatment designed to lower estrogen or block its effects because many breast cancers (like mine) are fueled by hormones.
For hormone-positive breast cancer (ER+/PR+), doctors often recommend one or more of the following
Heather Robinson Roles
Jun 11


The Truth About Reconstruction After Mastectomy: More Than Just a “Boob Job”
DIEP flap reconstruction after mastectomy isn’t just plastic surgery—it’s about healing, reclaiming your body, and surviving what no one sees.
Heather Robinson Roles
Apr 30


13 Years Without Her—A Breast Cancer Legacy I Now Understand
Thirteen years after losing my mom to Stage 4 breast cancer—and two years after my own diagnosis—I finally understand the strength she carried. This is a story of grief, grace, and the legacy of love she left behind.
Heather Robinson Roles
Apr 13


April: The Month That Changed Everything: Grief after losing a mother
April is a hard month. It holds the memories of my mom’s final days and the quiet strength she carried.
Heather Robinson Roles
Apr 2


The Reality of Hormone Suppression Therapy: My Personal Breast Cancer Survivor Struggles
I wasn’t going to share this, but sometimes, when active treatment is done, and the hair grows back, and we no longer look sick, the expecta
Heather Robinson Roles
Mar 7


Life, Creativity, and Resilience: The Next Chapter. Life after Cancer
Every step forward is a mix of relief and reality, joy and grief, hope and uncertainty.
Heather Robinson Roles
Jan 20


Adjusting your lifestyle During Breast Cancer Treatment – PART 1
Navigating the journey of breast cancer treatment can be overwhelming, but making certain lifestyle adjustments can help
Heather Robinson Roles
Jun 18, 2024


Navigating the Ups and Downs: Understanding and Managing the Psychological Effects of Breast Cancer
Hello friends! Welcome back to "Grace, Grit, and Pink Ribbons," the new resource site for all things breast cancer. Today, I want to chat...
Heather Robinson Roles
Jun 10, 2024


Homecomings, Farewells, and Enduring Bonds during Cancer
Even if it was for a short time. All of these moments were very much needed, for my mind and my heart.
Heather Robinson Roles
Feb 12, 2024


A Recap of the last few months. Journey through Breast Cancer
Introduction I find myself a little over halfway through my treatment schedule, having completed the grueling first six rounds of...
Heather Robinson Roles
Feb 4, 2024


Navigating Through Chemotherapy Side Effects and Treatment Complications:
Facing the Unexpected: The Reality of Side Effects In the last few weeks, and during my most recent treatments, my body, perhaps, hasn’t...
Heather Robinson Roles
Oct 11, 2023
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