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sherreeb

I am a 7 year survivor and breast health nurse navigator

posted 08/03/2008, comments (4)

8 Steps to Prepare for Breast Surgery

Breast surgery is a biggie. Removing as much of the unknown goes a long way in reducing anxiety: Step 1: Talk to your breast surgeon about what your options are. Single mastectomy, bilateral mastectomy, delayed reconstruction, immediate reconstruction or breast conserving surgery. What kind of... Read more Chevron

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Barbara Lee

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posted 06/26/2008, comment (1)

Feisty women fight Breast Cancer

I am the Mom of a newly diagnosed breast cancer daughter, and in the process of gathering supportive materials for her, I asked a friend who has been through this to share her experience--she had come through it all with such great results and great attitude. Her name is Jean Jorgensen (she gave me permission to share her journey), and the... Read more Chevron

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Natalia Hernandez

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posted 05/29/2008, comments (11)

Breast Reconstruction After Masctectomy and Radiation - What's Next with Lipo, Implants

Hey everyone! I wanted to tell you guys about my recent visit to a plastic surgeon to discuss my breast reconstruction. I had a mastectomy in January of this year and I also had 7 weeks of radiation that I completed at the end of March. I knew that I can't have a reconstruction until about 6 months after my radiation, but I went ahead... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/09/2008, comment (1)

Acupuncture Reduces Tamoxifen-Induced Hot Flashes by Half

Knowing that acupuncture provides effective relief from hot flashes and other symptoms associated with menopause, Jill Hervik, a physiotherapist and acupuncturist, conducted a trial to see if the same relief could be achieved in breast cancer patients taking tamoxifen after surgery for estrogen-sensitive breast cancers. Tamoxifen causes some... Read more Chevron

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Laura Zigman

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posted 04/23/2008, comments (2)

The Party

A few weeks ago, I was invited to a party. It wasn't a birthday party, or an anniversary party, or a graduation party. It wasn't an engagement party, a baby shower party, a congratulations-on-getting-your-book-published party, or a retirement party. It wasn't the normal kind of occasion that inspires people to gather, with... Read more Chevron

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