As an American early retired budget traveler and breast cancer warrior, I often have to buy prescription drugs overseas. I’ve done it now in several countries, and I’ve learned a few things from real-world experience. In this post, I will share what I’ve learned, and outline how I buy quality medications in the foreign countries […]
True stories about Ellen’s breast cancer while traveling. Mammograms, biopsies, surgery, recovery, prescriptions. Health care in foreign countries is different from America.
Quality expat health care in Cebu, Philippines
Post-breast cancer tests were 680% less than what it would have cost in the U.S.
Medical tourism: Post-cancer checkup in Chiang Mai
I had no idea so many expat cancer survivors live in northern Thailand.
Honest mental health message on ‘cancerversary’
One year out from a breast cancer diagnosis, one day at a time.
3D mammogram message for World Cancer Day
Let my early detection story inspire you to get these types of breast tests.
Medical tourism: post-breast cancer checkups
My experience was positive at a private hospital in Malaysia.
Rest in Peace, Jodi Cullen
A friend and fellow traveler died of breast cancer.
My DCIS had a secret nearby – an invasive tumor
DCIS is cancer, and the high-grade type is especially dangerous.
A bilateral mastectomy in a foreign country
My surgery was a relatively easy experience with a great doctor and his professional staff.
How I found a breast cancer surgeon in a foreign country
Recommendations helped me decide where to have a bilateral mastectomy.