Judy Fitzgerald

Sisters4Prevention Breast Cancer Stories and Survival

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Since my diagnosis fourteen years ago, I have been dedicated to researching lifestyle changes and supporting clinical research to achieve the prevention of breast cancer. My goal is to raise awareness of the need for research funding for the primary prevention of women's cancers and to share information to help those facing this journey. My posts are educational and include my journey with bilateral breast cancer and my year of treatment including a double mastectomy and reconstruction. I have been a breast cancer advocate since 2010 and have served on panels at the department of defense breas...

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Judy Fitzgerald

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How the Clinical Pathology (Pre-Surgery) Information is Used to Decide Treatment Plan 12.11.2020 15:22

Sometimes, if surgery is not possible right away or at all, the cancer will be given a clinical stage instead. This is based on the results of a physical exam, biopsy, and imaging tests. The clinical stage is used to help plan treatment. Sometimes, though, the cancer has spread further than the clinical stage estimates, and may not predict the patient’s outlook as accurately as a pathologic stage....

Newly Diagnosed with Breast Cancer: The Value of a Second Opinion 11.11.2020 21:17

This podcast speaks to the confusion and stress that accompanies a diagnosis of breast cancer. The value of a second opinion is discuss and reasons for considering a breast cancer specialty hospital is reviewed. The author is a ten year survivor and offers vital information to support those recently facing this devastating disease, Support the show

A Teacher's Journey...What Breast Cancer Taught Me Chapter 4 09.11.2020 15:21

Part four of my podcast series A Teacher's Journey, What Breast Cancer Taught me. I was diagnosed with bi-lateral breast cancer in 2009 and have been an active breast cancer advocate since my diagnosis. This chapter chronicles the period of diagnosis and the value of a second opinion. My treatment included a double mastectomy and reconstruction, a Journey I share in my book. My passion is...