Being diagnosed with breast cancer during pregnancy is especially world-rocking. You are going through two major life events at once, and likely thinking about your own health in terms of your ability to be there for your baby. Fortunately, there are many safe and effective treatments for breast
Most people will have an appointment scheduled with a medical oncologist or a Breast Surgeon after they have been diagnosed with cancer. This first appointment is important as it helps your medical oncologist Beebe Oncology team get to know you and it is an opportunity to have your questions
If you were a regular exerciser prior to your breast cancer diagnosis, you may be wondering if you can continue to exercise during your treatment. Perhaps you weren’t a regular exerciser, but would like to start incorporating some physical activity into your routine. The good news is, experts
Once you have been diagnosed with breast cancer, your breast surgeon and your entire oncology care team will discuss your personalized treatment plan. In most cases, there is a nationwide standardized plan of care depending on your type and stage of cancer. Your care team will go over this with you
A board certified surgeon, Dr. Diana Dickson-Witmer joins Beebe with decades of experience and expertise in the field of breast surgery and oncology. She will lead the Beebe Center for Breast Health. “Beebe Healthcare has a clear vision. It will provide the very best healthcare in Sussex County,” Dr
If your biopsy shows breast cancer, your breast surgeon will examine you, take a medical history, and review the breast imaging and the pathology reports. Your surgeon will make a reasonable determination of the size of the cancer, whether or not lymph nodes are involved, whether or not there is
“I became interested in nursing because my mother was a nursing instructor. She served as a nursing instructor for a time at the Beebe School of Nursing,” said Sarah Lewis, BSN, RN, OCN, clinical research nurse coordinator for Beebe Oncology Services. “When my mother passed away suddenly when I was
After you are diagnosed with cancer, you may be concerned about sharing your news with your friends and family. Often, patients feel conflicted about sharing their cancer diagnosis, thinking about how it will affect those in his or her life. It is important to know, however you share your news and
2019 wasn’t great for me. I lost my dad, I was anemic, I had terrible migraines requiring an MRI, I had a lump (benign) removed from my breast … It just wasn’t great. I felt like I was falling apart. I came into 2020 thinking: This is a fresh start. I'm going to get myself together. And, for the
During the month of October there is a “Pink” spotlight placed on breast cancer awareness. Pink ribbons are everywhere. Even the NFL recognizes the importance of breast cancer awareness. But, what does it mean to you? Are you doing everything you can to reduce your risk of breast cancer or to detect
