Andrea is a healthy, hardworking, passionate, caring, and loving person. She says cancer has definitely changed her life. She is looking forward to sharing and learning about everyone else’s experiences.
What was your cancer diagnosis and how was it discovered?
Stage 1 breast cancer. Dcis. I’m considered high risk because of my family background and there being a brca gene in my family which I do not have.
What is the biggest piece of advice you have for newly diagnosed patients or supporters of newly diagnosed patients?
When you have the brain space write down tons of questions. Bring someone with you to help with questions and listen and take notes because my brain was mush.
What is the most important thing you learned from your cancer experience?
Share your feelings. Because they are important. You need a good support system. Don’t ever think you are not important because you think people have moved on past your cancer once you have your surgery. Get a therapist. It helps so much.
What was the most difficult aspect of organizing care / community?
Emotions. Feeling lost and lonely.
What are three words you would use to describe your cancer experience?
Out of body
Are there products, services, experiences, or physicians that you couldn’t be without?
Treating yourself well. Lots of water. Juven after surgery. Claritin during chemo. Try and stay active.
Andrea's Contact Info:
Email: Ab1279@me.com
Instagram: Andrea_beilner
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