Category Archives: Dancing with Cancer
Amrita’s Breast Cancer Videos
Amrita documented her brief, but eventful journey through breast cancer, bi-lateral mastectomy, and DEIP Flap reconstruction in 2013 in a series of 9 videos. From the first one, you can follow the links to the rest, or you can return … Continue reading
Post-Mastectomy… Burlesque?
When I want to feel empowered, I dance. Dance has carried me though times of greatest challenge and greatest joy. But I never dreamed I would be performing Burlesque on my 53rd birthday, 2-1/2 years post-mastectomy. Being born the day … Continue reading
Counting The Blessings of Cancer
Really? Blessings of cancer? Isn’t cancer a horrific disease that kills people after months or years of pain and suffering? In some cases, yes, cancer is a killer disease with treatments that are sometimes far worse than the disease itself. … Continue reading
#9 Recovering From Double Mastectomy & Reconstruction
Amrita talks about her recovery from double mastectomy and DIEP Flap reconstruction at 16 days post-surgery, including the power of having loving support.
#8 On the Other Side of Surgery
Two days out of surgery and still in the hospital, Amrita talks about the surgery and reconstruction and how she is recovering as well as the quality of care she has received.
# 7 The Day Before Surgery
Amrita declares her intentions about the outcomes of her surgery. She’s going in tomorrow for a double mastectomy and immediate DIEP Flap reconstruction. She also announces her new Facebook page: The Breast Cancer Mystery School.
#6 What Angelina Jolie Didn’t Say: Complementary Cancer Care
#5 Complementary Cancer Care Detail (overview in video #6)
Amrita fully details her personal complementary cancer care regimen. For a short overview, see video #6. The full list of resources with links is also available on her website.
#4 The DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction
Amrita speaks about her choice to have DIEP Flap reconstruction immediately following her upcoming double mastectomy.
#3 1001 Cures for Cancer
Amrita Grace talks about Angelina Jolie’s preventive mastectomy and alternative cancer cure approaches. She addresses her particular choices and the reasons for them.