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erinellabella

Diagnosed June 2007, followed by mastectomy, chemo, reconstructio

posted 06/17/2008, comments (5)

Just 1 year and I'm cancer free!!

At 41, I just wanted to post a few pics of my journey for those who may just being diagnosed now. Keep your family and friends close to you. Lean on those who you may not have thought you could. Let go of some who may not be able to deal. Jan 07 Aug 07-cut my hair before Chemo started. Once it started to fall out I shaved it. Too... Read more Chevron

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Laurie Kingston

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posted 06/16/2008, comments (4)

Dealing with Breast Cancer Recurrence: Chemotherapy the Second Time Around

I first went through chemotherapy from March to June of 2006. I did just six rounds, and it was about the hardest thing I have ever had to endure. I remember saying at the time, “I have to get through this and it has to work because I am never doing this again.” Well, I did end up having to do it again, just six... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/15/2008, comments (4)

The Next Generation

On this suddenly warm night in mid-June, I stand on my deck, leaning casually over the railing. I look down into the street below, and watch just-graduated seniors from the local high school walk, or skip like 10-year-olds, or skateboard (with lit cigars in hand) toward the lot where their family’s cars are parked. Some walk slowly,... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/13/2008, comment (1)

Striking a nerve

Well, as usual PJ has it right. We need help. We can be strong. We can be diligent with our own care, but the bottom line is we had cancer and our lives will be forever changed. There's no returning to pre-cancer, pre-mastectomy, pre-chemo. We will forever be survivors. But does LiveStrong have to mean... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/13/2008, comments (0)

Dealing with Breast Cancer Recurrence: Talking to Kids When the Cancer Returns

Telling my oldest son that I had cancer was very, very hard. Telling him that it had come back was even harder. S. was seven years old when I was first diagnosed. A couple of weeks before my surgery (right before I took a leave from my job) we sat down with him and, following the cancer centre social worker’s advice,... Read more Chevron

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