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Dr. Lauren Mackie, DNP, FNP-C is your breast solution for breast cancer and health content.

ABOUT

Lauren is a freelance medical writer and owner of M3 Media LLC, specializing in breast health. This includes benign, high-risk, and cancerous breast conditions. She is passionate about increasing awareness about breast health and decreasing the stigma associated with asking breast-related questions. She is also a Doctoral-prepared family nurse practitioner practicing in oncology breast surgery.

Specializing in...

Breast health-focused content creation for B2B and B2C audiences, including of blogs, articles and editing on the topics of:

Latest Articles

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Mastectomy

A mastectomy is surgery to remove breast tissue, usually to treat or prevent breast cancer. The article explains different types of mastectomy and why one might be recommended based on individual risk and cancer features

Breast Cancer and High White Blood Cell Count

A high white blood cell count often happens as the body responds to infection, inflammation, or certain cancer treatments. In breast cancer care, medications like steroids or growth-stimulating drugs can temporarily raise counts. While usually not harmful, it's important to be sure of the cause.

Common Mistakes and Pitfalls that Lead to Infection in the ASC

Infection control in ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) extends beyond traditional aseptic techniques, good hygiene practices, sterilization methods, and environmental controls. This article explores the less obvious sources contributing to surgical site infections (SSIs) and how to address them effectively.

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TESTIMONIALS

"Dr. Mackie offered to write blog posts for Not Just October, and has done so with a passion, and a close eye for detail. She's helped us gain credibility as experts on the topic of breast cancer, and she's been a pleasure to work with. Very thankful to know her. Dr. Mackie offered to write blog posts for Not Just October, and has done so with a passion, and a close eye for detail. She's helped us gain credibility as experts on the topic of breast cancer, and she's been a pleasure to work with. Very thankful to know her."

"Dr. Lauren Mackie has been an incredible asset to our nonprofit, offering her deep expertise both as a health writer for our website and as a provider of essential medical information about breast cancer. Her work has been instrumental in our presentations with Microsoft, helping us raise awareness and educate effectively. We are beyond thrilled to have Dr. Mackie as a medical advisor, and her contributions have profoundly enhanced our mission to support mothers battling cancer. We are immensely grateful for her dedication and are honored to have such a knowledgeable and committed professional on our team. Thank you, Dr. Mackie, for your invaluable support and for being such a vital part of our community!"

"Dr. Lauren Mackie is a wonderful healthcare writer. Working with her is always a pleasant and professional experience! I can't wait to see what she whips up next. If you're looking for comprehensive and informative writing, I strongly recommend working with her."