Greetings Village,
First off, thank you so much for the outpouring of support and shared feelings regarding my health “surprises” I shared with you last month. I am happy to report that my fibroid has not grown since the fall, so I will continue to “watch it” with routine ultrasounds.
And my daily vertigo is cured after two physical therapy sessions at Tria Park Nicollet! YAY!!!!
I also had my Breast Cancer Risk Assessment appointment at the Jane Brattain Breast Cancer Center. (I was referred here after having a Genetic Counseling appointment at the referral of my primary care doctor.)
I have been diagnosed? with extremely dense breast tissue, which puts me at a higher risk for future breast cancers. Mammograms cannot always catch the beginnings of cancer in my type of tissue; therefore, I have been referred to have a mammogram AND an MRI every year, for the foreseeable future.
My risk assessment also showed that in the future I might be a candidate for preventative chemo!?!?!? I didn’t even know that was a thing!
Each year, I will meet with my CNP to assess my future risk and plan out any preventative moves we can make.
Here are two articles regarding my diagnosis…
What a Breast Cancer Risk Calculator Can and Can’t Tell You
Olivia Munn Had Double Mastectomy After Breast Cancer Diagnosis
As for now I will keep eating healthy, move my body, get good sleep, and manage my stress. All of which help prevent cancer.
I feel blessed that my daily life involves Pilates and Breathwork with each of you!
Our Pilates movements keep our bodies strong, flexible, and healthy.
Breathwork helps us to manage our stress, lower our blood pressure, aids in our digestion, and so much more!
I hope to see you on the Pilates Mat or Reformer soon, so we can continue to improve our health outcomes together!
Warmly,
Lesley
P.S.
Movement is Medicine…
Prevention is Key…
Self-Advocacy is a Skill… (so work it!)
Trust your GUT…