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Sarah

posted 06/02/2008, comments (0)

New My Home and Profile Features

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Vickie

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posted 06/01/2008, comment (1)

Reflections after reading shared posts

I am a 2 time survivor of breast cancer. I have been through lumpectomy, radiation, double mastectomy with immediate reconstruction and 13 surgeries followed reconstruction due to complications. I do not want anyone reading this to not get reconstruction due to my complications because I would do it all over again. I pray I never have to. My... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/01/2008, comments (0)

Recurrence: Taking Tamoxifen May Not Be Enough Protection.

Breast cancer is a powerful punch to the gut, an emotional slap upside the head. Cancer is the big gorilla sitting in the corner; while you’re going through treatment, it’s an overwhelming fact of life that’s impossible to shove out of your mind.But as time goes by, the memories fade. You never forget cancer entirely, of course;... Read more Chevron

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KayeD

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posted 05/30/2008, comment (1)

Mortality and Other Issues

I finished treatment on March 3. This month, I'm staring at my first round of post-treatment bloodwork, plus having a mole that didn't react well to radiation removed from my upper chest, plus my FIRST follow up mammogram since I was diagnosed on June 28, 2007. The fact is, I'm scared to death. I can't go through the... Read more Chevron

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PJ Hamel

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posted 05/29/2008, comments (4)

We’re ALL Human.

I spent a recent late afternoon with a group of cancer buddies, women who’ve had–or have–breast cancer. The distinction is minor; some of the women in the group are wearing wigs, some are sporting the Sinead O’Connor look–you know, that 1/2” crewcut that says “I finished chemo 3 months ago (or started 3... Read more Chevron

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