Your breast solution
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:
- Breast Health & Wellness
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer Risk
- Breast Cancer Screening & Diagnosis
- Survivorship
- & More!
Latest Articles
View Lauren’s latest content
A mastectomy is a surgical procedure to remove all or most of the breast tissue. The purpose of a mastectomy is to remove cancer from the breast or to significantly lower the chance that breast cancer will develop or return.
A mammogram is an important screening test used to detect breast cancer. This page explains what a mammogram is, who should have one, what to expect during the exam, and how to understand your results.
Recovery after a breast biopsy will depend on the type of procedure you have, the amount of tissue your doctor removes, and your body.

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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."
Aaron YeagerFreelance Business Consultant & Activist
"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!"
Alicia HarrisFounder, Journi for Two
"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."
RiAnn BradshawDirector of Marketing