Thriving After Double Mastectomy - Written by Ellyn Winters, author of – Skarlette Limited
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I used to say to my husband, “God forbid I get breast cancer.” And then I did. On March 10, 2022, I called my family doctor to discuss the results of my diagnostic mammogram a few days prior. “I’m sorry Ellyn, it’s cancer,” she said. Everything after that was mostly white noise. I did manage to hear that I had three tu
I used to say to my husband, “God forbid I get breast cancer.” And then I did.On March 10, 2022, I called my family doctor to discuss the results of my mammogram. “I’m sorry Ellyn, it’s cancer,” she said. When I found out I would be having a mastectomy i made the decision to have an aesthetic flat closure.
This is not a journey we need to do alone nor should any woman travel this road with shame or fear. I want women to know that I and others, like the team at The Skarlette, are here to hold your hand.
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Cambridge woman stays 'flat' after double mastectomy
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TCU Creative Writing Awards 2016 by TCU Creative Writing Awards
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March 15, 2023: Volume XCI, No. 6 by Kirkus Reviews - Issuu
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Thriving After Double Mastectomy - Written by Ellyn Winters
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CNY Woman Online Feb/March 2022 Edition by Rochester Woman Online
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Tallahassee Magazine- September/October 2014 by Rowland Publishing
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March 1, 2024: Volume XCII, No. 5 by Kirkus Reviews - Issuu
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Thriving After Double Mastectomy - Written by Ellyn Winters
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