CharlottePXP

breast cancer survivor – activist – keynote speaker – patient advocate

Category: Patient Stories

  • Happy Mother’s Day

    Happy Mother’s Day

    Today we honor Mothers. I think of mine every day. She still exists in every choice I make. Living in my heart in every little way I affect the world. As we walk this path of uncertainty together one thing remains constant, the love and respect we have for our Mothers and caregivers. May the…

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  • Breast Cancer

    April 22, 2022 Get your mammogram. It could save your life. I take pride in helping others while never revealing my own vulnerability. I have never liked to share my personal struggles because I prefer to handle them on my own. The idea of anyone feeling sorry for me makes me feel guilty because the…

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  • Cancer TYpe

    Cancer TYpe

    May 8, 2024 *Update* I have ER+ PR + HER + also known as triple positive breast cancer which means I will be immediately doing one year of Chemo along with targeted HER blockers, endocrine therapy and surgery. They hope is to cure it and keep it from coming back. It’s going to be a…

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  • Interviewing surgeons

    May 17, 2022 (My 9 year wedding anniversary) Today, I spoke with a breast surgeon named Tricia Kelly from a competing hospital called St Lukes. I have breast cancer on my right side and Lobular Carcinoma in Situ on the left which is not cancer but means I have an increased risk of having cancer.…

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  • Cancer Update

    May 16, 2022 ⭐ Cancer update and Childcare recommendations ⭐ I have some great news! I tested negative for all the genetic breast cancer genes that are currently known, so the Doctors say this means I am at no increased risk of other cancers nor are my children. This also means I can proceed with…

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  • decisions

    May 19, 2022 We also discussed removing my ovaries. I’ve been researching tamoxifen and noted that aromatase inhibitors tend to work better to prevent recurrence and have less side effects but can only be prescribed to women post menopause. She told me I could have that done and it would also decrease the chances of…

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  • Waiting

    May 23, 2022 Today, I went to visit a plastic surgeon to discuss reconstruction options.  I wasn’t expecting it to get to me. I think the financial paperwork was intimidating so that sort of reminded me of some of the stressful things I try hard not to dive into. I guess we need to take…

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  • Imaging

    June 12, 2022 This week was a busy one. I had my MRI on my lower extremities to make sure I was a good candidate for DIEP.  I met with an award winning surgeon Dr. Dahlia Satalof at Penn Medicine to discuss the various diagnosis and treatment plans that both of the major hospitals here…

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  • Hair

    June 10, 2024 I went ahead and cut my hair short to help get everyone used to it. First, I cut my own hair super short and decided to get it done at an actual stylist. Alistair handled it great, he actually liked it. Colin says he likes my hair longer but it’s okay. I’m…

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  • mi-diep day 5 after double mastectomy

    August 1 2024 Mi-Diep Breast Reconstruction at Penn Medicine performed by Dr Suhail Kanchwalla Double Mastectomy performed by Dr Dahlia Sataloff Products I liked: Shower Bag Mastectomy Drain Mesh Pouches JP Drainage Bulbs Holder Breast Cancer Reconstruction Post Surgery Tummy Tuck Recovery Bath Pocket Accessories Patients Gift Women White https://a.co/d/2XzWYAS I love this Bra!!!! https://www.target.com/p/true-38-co-t……

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