Author: Louise
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When Your Brain is in Slow Motion and Your calendar Says Otherwise: Navigating a Breast Cancer Diagnosis
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What I learned — personally and professionally — about the gap between getting a diagnosis and knowing what to do next. I didn’t tell many people when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. That wasn’t an accident. I’m a generation that was raised to deal with it. Don’t bother anyone. No drama. But it was…
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“It’s just stress”: How women get dismissed in medicine – and what to do about it
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“You’re just stressed.” If you’re a woman, chances are you’ve heard those words before. As a woman, a mom, and someone who’s worked inside the healthcare system, I know how painful it is to be dismissed when you know something isn’t right. You start to question yourself: Maybe I am just tired? Maybe I’m overreacting? It happens so…
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I’m not a Fairy Godmother, but I understand why you want one
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I’ve lived on both sides of the exam room — as a patient searching for the right care, answers, and relief, and as a professional watching the cracks in our healthcare system grow wider every year. I’ve had my share of unexplained symptoms, endless specialists, and scary tests — often leading to more questions than…