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crazytherapist

posted 11/04/2009, comments (10)

Decisions, decisions

I met with the Medical oncologist today. Lots of new information. At least I know what chemo's going to be like. I know I have a year of chemo ahead of me. It could be before and after surgery if I go with a lumpectomy or after surgery only if I decide I want a mastectomy. It seems like if I decide to go with a mastectomy, it would... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/04/2009, comments (2)

Complications

Thanks for the comments on my first post. I heard from my parents yesterday and today, and they've had an unexpected complication. It seems Mom started hemorrhaging yesterday and last night, and so her doctor has halted her radiation treatments until they can do more tests to see why she is bleeding. The thought at the moment... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/04/2009, comment (1)

Young women and breast health -- support the EARLY Act

I am happy to see the community debating the EARLY Act on this site. Approximately 36,000 new breast cancer cases are diagnosed in US women under the age of 50 each year -- more than the total number of cervical and ovarian cancers diagnosed annually. Even still, too many young women are told not to worry about breast cancer. The EARLY Act... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/03/2009, comments (12)

Fast FAQS: Radiation

Q. I’ve been diagnosed with DCIS, and after my lumpectomy I’ll be having radiation. What does radiation do, exactly?A. Radiation therapy, in a nutshell, is the use of x-rays to destroy cancer cells. Its delivery is directed by a radiation oncologist. (A radiologist, on the other hand, is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing disease... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/03/2009, comments (10)

ANNIHILATION ACTIVATE: Scheduled for Friday NOV6, 8 a.m...again....

So the lumpectomy from Oct 29, was cancelled because they found a strange shaped growth in my breast, which they biopsied and it turned out to be nothing. Good. Whew. But still mad. And now very nervous because I already know what I am in for since my dress rehearsal on that day included an IV drip, nuclear isotope localization injection, and a... Read more Chevron

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