We all know social media is not good to my specialty. We can’t show or say certain things or the post is throttled down. … The might be the most clever work around I have seen … 🎥 Credit @goodadsmatter … #breastcancer #awareness #month
My second year in practice, I cared for a young emergency room nurse in her early 30s. … She had a breast mass, and since she was young, she was dismissed and told it was likely a benign fibroadenoma. … Unfortunately, she ended up developing triple-negative breast cancer, one of the most aggressive types. … Tracy underwent double mastectomies, and I performed her reconstruction. … Regrettably, she lost her battle and would likely be alive today if she hadn’t been dismissed and told she was “okay.” … She sensed something was amiss, but due to the missed opportunity for an early diagnosis, it ultimately cost her her life. … Tracy became a close friend on this journey, and her loss was deeply painful for me. … Ladies and gentlemen, I urge you not to accept any answer if you feel something is wrong. Keep pushing until you obtain the care and support you need. … ADVOCATE FOR YOURSELF! … 🎥 Credit @wearfigs … #breastcancer #BreastCancerAwareness #cancer #figsambassador #wearfigs