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Gailbaby

I had a double mastectomy with reconstruction May 15, 2008

posted 10/29/2008, comments (4)

Hoping the nippling is close to the last step.

I had my routine mammogram in Feb. 2008, found a "spot" that needed to be checked with compression mamo and ultrasound. My Dr call back and said that I needed to see a surgeon, who she sent me to. He ordered a steriotactic biopsy and 10 days after that I got the news that I had breast cancer in my left breast. The surgeon wanted me to go... Read more Chevron

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Melanie

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Baby Boomer Wife, Mother, Daughter, Grandma X 1 and almost 2

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posted 09/21/2008, comments (14)

Okay...so the post surgery high has worn off!

Friday, September 19, 2008 Today I've had enough. Roll the calendar to B.C. (Before the BIG C!) or better yet, A.D. (After Deliverance from the BIG C!). The post surgery numb is long gone and my chest feels like it's been attacked by an orbital sander. Happy drugs... not happy enough. I had... Read more Chevron

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Gailbaby

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posted 09/11/2008, comments (4)

Reconstruction after breast cancer with tissue expanders

I had a bilateral mastectomy on May 15th, 2008. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in my left breast. It was caught early and was small. One surgeon wanted to do a lumpectomy, which meant I would have to have chemo and radiation. I did not want that. I opted for the double mastectomy and reconstruction because I have had 4 scares with... Read more Chevron

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Melanie

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posted 09/10/2008, comments (2)

WOOHOO! Early detection has really paid off!

WOOHOO! Great news! My surgeon called with pathology results... WHEW! I can breath again! There was no cancer in the lymph nodes - huge sigh! I'd do cartwheels, but then I'd need back surgery! Though it was infiltrating surrounding tissue (IDC), the largest tumor was just 1 cm. The smaller tumor... Read more Chevron

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I am a 7 year survivor and breast health nurse navigator

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posted 08/03/2008, comments (6)

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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