A New Life & Second Chance - Jacksonville
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in late 2006....
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in late 2006. Reconstruction is a long process, and I felt comfortable with Dr. Kirk from the first time we met with her, before I had the surgery. She put me at ease, and was reassuring in the very unfamiliar and uncertain situation I was facing. She actually went into the operating room with my surgeon when I had the bilateral mastectomy. She took part in what was done from the beginning, and I woke with some cleavage! (tissue expanders) I remember her coming to see me at the hospital on the day after surgery (which was Saturday afternoon) and sitting on the end of the bed talking to me. My surgeon, Dr. Tina Lam, had also arrived. This made me feel like I was important, to interrupt the weekend and not leave me to the doctor on call. This is pretty exceptional!
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Welcome J, to Realself and to the other side of breast cancer!
It is a pleasure to read about your positive outcome. Your joy and enthusiasm just jumps off the page.
I am sure we would all benefit from hearing how you went about choosing Dr Kirk. It is the wise decisions we make in the beginning of the process that allow for the best possible outcome. You are a stellar example of the mindful journey.
Please keep us informed about your continued progress. We are all here to share concerns and successes.
Again, congratulations and best wishes for your continued health.