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kmakm
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8 years ago

Liz O'Riordan - breast surgeon with BC Recommended to Read

I found this blog by an English breast surgeon who got BC herself to be incredibly useful & informative when I was first diagnosed. And then most especially the chemo guide when I found out I had to have it myself.

She hasn't posted for a long time but a notification just popped into my inbox, she's writing again. So if you're into blogs, check it out.

http://liz.oriordan.co.uk/MovingOn_files/this-is-who-I-am.html
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  • Spillsy's avatar
    Spillsy
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    8 years ago
    It’s inspirational, it helped me in the first month of diagnosis when I was petrified of what future was in store for me. She is so down to earth and such a great speaker, I have bought a glass jar that can be my jar of joy!
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    Spillsy
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    8 years ago
    I found this blog too, Amazing and helped me. 
    Her ted talk is fantastic too, 
    ‘jar of joy’ . The book will be good as the co- author is a very established medical writer who also had breast cancer. It may be UK focused, such as support groups etc, but I am sure the information will be evidence based and practical as both ladies have been though breast cancer. 

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    kmakm
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    8 years ago
    @lrb_03 The book could be incredible. I hope it's not too Britain-centric.
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    lrb_03
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    8 years ago
    She was diagnosed around the same time as me, I think. I've followed her blog since her early days. I'm excited to see what direction she now takes. I got that new entry, too