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Ms Tiffany

Young mother of 3 living with Breast Cancer

posted 09/28/2008, comment (1)

Some Journey

After a dbl mastectomy and 13 rounds of chemo so far, 3 to go. I am so glad its near the end. I do plan to get reconstruction the end of the year so that will be another obstacle to go through but I am so ready to start the new year fresh. I'm a stressed person I just hope after all this I don't worry about the cancer coming back. I know it can... Read more Chevron

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Melanie

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Baby Boomer Wife, Mother, Daughter, Grandma X 1

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posted 09/21/2008, comments (13)

Okay...so the post surgery high has worn off!

Friday, September 19, 2008 Today I've had enough. Roll the calendar to B.C. (Before the BIG C!) or better yet, A.D. (After Deliverance from the BIG C!). The post surgery numb is long gone and my chest feels like it's been attacked by an orbital sander. Happy drugs... not happy enough. I had... Read more Chevron

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Jolene Boyd

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Diagnosed at 36, lost mother to breast cancer

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posted 09/12/2008, comment (1)

Has anyone heard of research related to DCA??

Hi there! Been a while since I posted--just up to "normal" life...whatever that is! Recently passed my one year anniversary of diagnosis. I had a physical and my first mammogram since surgery--everything came back "clean"...but now I find myself thinking "so what did they miss??" I guess that's my new... Read more Chevron

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Laurie Kingston

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posted 09/11/2008, comments (0)

Living With Metastasis: If I Were Queen of the World

If I Were Queen of the World: No cancer patient would go through treatment alone. Everyone would have an advocate assigned to them who would help with coordination of care, give advice as to resources and even hold a hand through treatment. Every social worker would be trained to meet the needs of a range of patients. They... Read more Chevron

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Melanie

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posted 09/10/2008, comments (2)

WOOHOO! Early detection has really paid off!

WOOHOO! Great news! My surgeon called with pathology results... WHEW! I can breath again! There was no cancer in the lymph nodes - huge sigh! I'd do cartwheels, but then I'd need back surgery! Though it was infiltrating surrounding tissue (IDC), the largest tumor was just 1 cm. The smaller tumor... Read more Chevron

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