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Friday, August, 08, 2008

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PJ Hamel

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posted 07/31/2008, comments (2)

Having a Bad Day? Go Ahead, Be My Guest!

A friend who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer apologized to me the other night, “I’m sorry I’m not being a good friend. I guess I’m just having a bad day.”I wanted to grab her and give her a shake, like a dog with a favorite toy. HELLO: Don’t apologize. Of COURSE you’re having a bad day. You were... Read moreChevron
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PJ Hamel

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posted 05/18/2008, comments (0)

Are YOU Afraid of Breast Cancer?

When you browse through the new Q & A section of this Web site, you’ll see a common theme: “I think I have breast cancer.” Usually couched as a description of symptoms, each question ends with a variation of “Should I be worried?” And each time I get to the final line of another plea for help, I desperately want... Read moreChevron
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PJ Hamel

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posted 05/06/2008, comments (2)

We’re Here to Help

Have you seen the new question and answer feature on this site? “Got a Question? Get an Answer!” debuted just about 3 weeks ago, and I’m pleased to see how many women are taking advantage of this useful tool. Most questions are pretty straightforward: What are the possible side effects of radiation? Is a lumpectomy a hospital... Read moreChevron
Angi

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Hi all, I'm here working with HC/MBCN to help answer all you BC q
posted 04/22/2008, comments (5)

Learning to Cope All Over Again

It's no secret that this reoccurence has hit me hard, setting me back in a devastational tailspin of emotions.  While I am confident that I will beat breast cancer once again, I find myself faced with many fears, doubts, and concerns.   For instance it's been quite some time (about a year) since I had surgery with a new doctor. ... Read moreChevron
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PJ Hamel

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posted 04/17/2008, comments (0)

Fear of Breast Cancer: Are Women Overreacting?

An article in today’s Los Angeles Times by social psychologist Carol Tavris, and medical oncologist Avrum Bluming, claims that irresponsible reporting by the media foments an exaggerated fear of breast cancer in women. They say—and they’re right—that heart disease kills 10 times as many American women every year as breast... Read moreChevron

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