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Melanie

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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 moreChevron
posted 09/21/2008, comments (14)|
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A Breast Cancer Patient's Wish List

If I Were Queen of the World:   No cancer patient would go through treatment alone. Everyone would have an advocate assigned to them who would help with coordination of care, give advice as to resources and even hold a hand through treatment. Every social worker would be trained to meet the needs of a range of patients. They... Read moreChevron
posted 09/11/2008, comments (0)|
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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 moreChevron
posted 09/10/2008, comments (2)|
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The fourth sister...

    Cancer was not a disease our family got.  Mom's side of the family dies of old age.  Dad's side has heart attacks or strokes, but they still live long lives.  Dad's Aunt Nellie had breast cancer, but she lived far away and it was hardly mentioned.  The family history changed when Dad's... Read moreChevron
posted 08/23/2008, comments (9)|
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The Double Mastectomy Question

Being both a survivor and a Breast Health Nurse Navigator, I have had to make the decision and walked with many others as well.  I believe the first step is what are your choices medically speaking?  After talking to a qualified breast surgeon, what are the recommendations for your specific case.  Then, the decision is a very... Read moreChevron
posted 08/19/2008, comment (1)|
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