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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:...
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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....
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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...
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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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Stage 2A Invasive Ductal Carcinoma and paclitaxel (taxol): My chemotherapy experience in Dubai
By Lauren O’Connell My next breast cancer chemotherapy adventure involved 12 rounds of paclitaxel, or taxol. For these infusions, I moved...
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My experience with Penguin cold capping for breast cancer chemotherapy
By Lauren O’Connell When my oncologist first told me I needed chemotherapy, my mind was a whirlwind of emotions. I wasn’t just scared of...
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Reclaiming My Power by Shaving My Head During Chemotherapy
By Lauren O’Connell When my Penguin Cold Capping attempt to save my hair during chemotherapy didn’t work, I decided to take matters into...
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Bye Bitch! My last day of chemo party
By Lauren O’Connell I started chemotherapy for breast cancer on February 22, 2023, and finished on July 5, 2023—133 days later. To mark...
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Stepping Out in Style: Embracing Confidence During Chemo
By Lauren O’Connell Chemotherapy is a challenging journey, but I made a conscious decision not to let it stop me from living my life....
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