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Breast Cancer


My breast cancer diagnosis at age 41 in Dubai
By Lauren O’Connell December 15, 2023, is a date forever etched in my mind. It’s the day I got the news that turned my world upside down:...


How I told my kids about my breast cancer diagnosis
By Lauren O’Connell The toughest moment in my life was when I told my kids about my breast cancer diagnosis. I knew it wouldn’t be easy....


Stage 2A Invasive Ductal Carcinoma: My lumpectomy in Dubai
By Lauren O’Connell Shortly after finding out I had breast cancer, I received the diagnosis of stage 2A Invasive Ductal Carcinoma. This...


Stage 2A Invasive Ductal Carcinoma and Doxorubicin (aka the red devil): My experience with chemotherapy in Dubai
By Lauren O’Connell From the moment I was diagnosed to the end of my chemo, I only shared the news with close friends, family, and a few...
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