I’ve Beaten Breast Cancer. Now What?

October 24, 2016 / Dr. Aaron G. Margulies / Patient Stories, Breast Cancer Research, Breast Cancer Treatment, Cancer Survival

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Josephine took her last dose of radiation therapy, got dressed, and walked down the hallway. The staff and other cancer survivors were waiting for her. She strode towards them, feeling like a Cheshire Cat with a smile a mile wide. She enjoyed every step. She enjoyed every congratulation. She enjoyed every good cheer. She grabbed the hammer and rung the bell. She was done. Her journey to beat breast cancer was complete.

Fighting breast cancer takes a lot of energy and determination. Many days just wipe you out and some days you just cry. At the end of the journey, the air is fresh, the sky is blue and the sun is brighter than it ever was.

Real Men Wear Pink

September 26, 2016 / Dr. Aaron G. Margulies / Breast Cancer Treatment, Breast Cancer Research, Knoxville Community

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October’s colors warm the heart like no other. As the greens of summer fade to reds and yellows, the air becomes crisp, heralding the coming months of reflection and renewal. October puts to rest the hard work of summer and initiates the inward searching of winter. We clean our lawns, wipe down our decks and gather wood for the fire. We are preparing to say thanks for the past year and to appreciate the many blessings in our lives.

In October, we listen to Moses delivering his final sermon to the Israelites as he prepares to climb Mt. Nebo and return home to God. The final chapters of Torah are read, and we can see Moses disappear up the mountain. We then turn to the beginning and recite the story of creation.

To Screen or Not to Screen? That’s Not the Question.

August 18, 2016 / Dr. Aaron G. Margulies / Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Breast Cancer Research, Breast Cancer Treatment

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Judy was nearing her 35th birthday. She was excited. Her husband was going to take her to Colorado for an exciting week of rock climbing, river rafting, and fishing. Then, she was sad. She wanted romantic walks in the foothills, expensive dinners with champagne and a night in the honeymoon suite. Men will just never learn.

How a Nipple Sparing Mastectomy Can Improve Emotional Well-Being

November 9, 2015 / Dr. Aaron G. Margulies / Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Breast Cancer Surgery, Breast Cancer Treatment, Knoxville Community

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Betsy was happy with her body. She was fashionable is a summer dress. She was relaxed in a bathing suit. She was confident in her fall sweater. She was happy, until last week. She got the phone call. Yes, that phone call, the one where the radiologist calls and tells you that you have breast cancer. Betsy was afraid. She was scared.