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I probe the scars of cancer treatment and realize they are my salvation.

The nomination essay for CURE® Extraordinary Healer Award for Oncology Nursing finalist, Barbara Bittner, RN, OCN. Written by Dianne Rohald, AdventHealth Cancer Institute and Charlene’s Dream.

This week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed changes to improve and modernize breast cancer screening. In their proposal, the FDA submitted amendments to the current regulations that would provide patients with more detailed information. This information, which would include breast density, would help patients make better decisions regarding their personal health care.

By the time 14 months of treatment were through, I was watching a woman I no longer recognized and could not bear to look at in the mirror. I realized that to truly be a survivor, I had to readjust my expectations of myself.