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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
5 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


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


Breaking the Silence: Embracing Our Struggles During Mental Health Week
Introduction to Mental Health Week It's Mental Health Week here in Canada, and as I sat down to work this morning, I felt it was the...
Heather Robinson Roles
May 6, 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


The Guilt and Grace of Living Through Cancer Treatment: My Journey So Far with some positive mindset
I had greatly underestimated how my energy levels would plummet after my last treatment session.
Heather Robinson Roles
Sep 4, 2023


The Great Breast Adventure: Part Deux🌸
Hello again, 🌻 If you’re new here, catch up with Part 1 of my journey before diving into this one. As they say, context is king...or...
Heather Robinson Roles
Aug 12, 2023


GGPR: Turns out, my girls had a plot twist!
My unexpected journey with Breast Cancer Hey there, beautiful people! Guess who just found out that her bosom buddies had a hidden...
Heather Robinson Roles
Aug 11, 2023
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