Alicia's Story

If you ever have a chance to visit the Museum of Science in Boston, MA, I hope you'll go visit my exhibit on display there. Two years ago, I worked with the Museum on a Medical Imaging exhibit. The focus of my exhibit was on the importance of medical imaging for breast cancer diagnosis. The exhibit website provides a great overview of the different kinds of medical images used to detect breast cancer.

This exhibit was created before I had a second round of breast cancer.  When it came time to have a double mastectomy, I guess I was lucky - I can always go visit my former "self" at the museum if I ever long for pre-mastectomy days!

Here's the video of my exhibit:

Comments

[Michelle Riggen-Ransom]

That's very cool, loved hearing your words with the x-rays. Personalizes the clinical in a way that makes it easy to relate to. Thanks you for sharing, hope to have a chance to check it out at the Museum of Science!

[Saul Kaplan]

Alicia The exhibit is awesome and so are you for sharing your compelling story. Through education efforts like yours lives can and will be saved.

[JamiMiami]

Alicia, thank you for sharing this with us. I feel so lucky to have met you while in Boston. You truly are an inspiration to the rest of us. Congratulations on having your exhibit at the Museum - I'm sure that could not have been an easy task. I hope your story reminds every woman out there how important mammograms are and how early detection makes a difference.

[James]

I will check this out the next time we're at the museum. I hope many people learn from your story. It's amazing to think that your willingness to share could save lives.

[Lance Armstrong Foundation]

Thank you for making a video that explains the process. The emotional impact can be lessened when people know what to expect and therefore prepare for what's next. Thanks again for your insite. I will share with others.

[Seth Simonds]

Thanks for sharing this! I'll be sure to check out the exhibit next time I'm there. You are such a brave lady!

Seth