Wrestling Mom: By Michele Weldon » mammogram

Cancer Awareness Never Sleeps

Michele Weldon — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 15:52:06 +0000

Cancer survivors don't need a month-long reminder punctuated with ubiquitous pink ribbons. We never forget. It's nice and all, thank you, with everyone driving around with the stickers on their bumpers, and running/ walking for the cure, donating, speaking out, sharing their stories. But we survivors don't need the brain rush at the grocery check-out to pledge a dollar. Because we know how important it all is. We wish we didn't have to know, but we know.

Why I Love My Doctor and How She Operates

Michele Weldon — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:19:00 +0000

Dr. Lauren Streicher has been my gynecologist for 17 years; she delivered Colin. In October 2006, I was diagnosed with breast cancer from a routine mammogram given by my radiologist, Dr. Joan Werber. She and Dr. Streicher are friends as well as colleagues. Hours after I was scheduled for a biopsy, Dr. Streicher called me at home to reassure me I would be fine. After surgery and radiation, I was fine. In December 2007, following disturbing elevated counts on two PSA tests, Dr. Streicher operated on me to remove my ovaries, for fear of ovarian cancer. Luckily, I did not have ovarian cancer. Dr. Streicher talks here about the kind of rapport she has with her patients and why. You will see precisely why I trust her with my life.

On Clean Bills, Patients and Winning

Michele Weldon — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:03:06 +0000

“I am not God,” Dr. Dowlat said as I pulled the green print open-fronted gown closed. “But you will be fine.”

Today was my semi-annual appointment with the breast surgeon who excised my cancer and oversaw my recovery beginning three years ago. He is kind, reassuring and most importantly, a seasoned surgeon. I trust him with my life. Because he saved it.