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Paul
posted 04/27/2008, comments (9)

OUR STORY 3

Hi everyone, Today is Sunday and it is 10:45 at night. Cheryl's last visit to the oncologist was Thursday. No chemo was decided on because the Dr. is not sure of what angle to take since the markers had elevated. We thought that with the last tumor marker that the Ixempra was working as the results were decreased. He said he... Read moreChevron
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PJ Hamel

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posted 04/04/2008, comments (0)

Tamoxifen (Nolvadex) and Fareston FAQs: Hormone Therapies to Prevent Breast Cancer Recurrence

Q. I was diagnosed with ER-receptive breast cancer and have had a lumpectomy and radiation. Now my oncologist has prescribed tamoxifen. I think I understand what it’s supposed to do, but I’m not sure… A. Tamoxifen (Nolvadex) is one of the most common drugs – perhaps THE most common drug – prescribed as a part of the... Read moreChevron
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Phyllis Johnson

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Inflammatory Breast Cancer Survivor
posted 04/01/2008, comments (0)

Picking a Breast Cancer Doctor or Surgeon: Neighborhood Oncologist or Big Cancer Center?

Most people are diagnosed with breast cancer by a surgeon, usually a local surgeon recommended by their primary care doctor. Maybe the cancer was so small and easy to remove that more decisions aren't necessary. But most of the time, the biopsy is just the start of decision-making. Lumpectomy and radiation, or mastectomy? Is surgery... Read moreChevron
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Laura Zigman

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posted 04/01/2008, comments (0)

My Friend Wendy -- An Amazing Support After My Nipple Reconstruction Surgery

Everyone should have a Wendy. My Wendy -- Wendy Hurwitz -- is one of those amazing friends who is pathologically helpful. But in a good way. Always there for the emergency school pick-up and playdate (luckily we have boys the same age at the same school, which is how we met). Always there with the information about the field trip you forgot... Read moreChevron
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