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One step at a time: A doctor's personal journey with breast cancer

One step at a time: A doctor's personal journey with breast cancer

Written by  Facing Cancer Together
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Dr. Jennifer Kegel, a radiologist at Lancaster General Health, knows what her breast cancer patients are going through... because she faced breast cancer herself.

She says that her own experience has given her a unique perspective on treating her patients especially when it comes to diagnosing a woman with cancer. She tells her patients, "Take one step at a time, one moment at a time." And, she says that cancer has been a gift in her life. She's been able to examine what's important in her life, like the support of family and friends. And, it's helped her understand how important it is to treat the whole patient- mind, body and spirit.  Learn more about her story in the video below.

And, click here to watch a video of Dr. Kegel highlighting a new program called Piloting for Power.  This program is designed to nurture the mind, body and spirit of women impacted by breast cancer.

Piloting for Power: This six-week series of individual classes on yoga, meditation journaling and more is designed to nurture the mind, body and spirit of women impacted by breast cancer.  For more information, click here or call 1-888-LGH-INFO (544-4636)

From  Lancaster General Health : Integrative medicine for breast cancer combines traditional therapies, such as radiation and chemotherapy, with non-traditional approaches that support the mind, body and spirit.  Lancaster General Health’s Wellness Center offers access to a wide selection of mind/body integrative programs designed to complement conventional treatment and enhance quality of life.  Our goal is to help you get and stay healthy through programs that strengthen the body, ease the mind, and lift the spirit. From mindfulness-based stress reduction to a high-intensity Zumba workout, our classes can improve your physical health and emotional well-being.


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