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PJ Hamel

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posted 11/22/2009, comments (0)

Fast FAQS: Breast Reconstruction – What Are My Choices?

You’re having a mastectomy, and you’ve decided on reconstruction – but what kind? This information on implant vs. body tissue reconstruction should help you make up your mind. Q. I’m having a mastectomy, and I don’t really want to just leave it at that. But I also don’t want to fuss around with something... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/22/2009, comment (1)

Fast FAQS: Opting for a Prosthesis (Breast Form) After Surgery.

Q. I’m having a mastectomy, and although I’ve heard about reconstruction and implants, I just feel they’re not for me. I think I’d like to wear something external. What are my options?A. First of all, congratulations on making your decision. It’s a difficult time, trying to decide what you want to do about your... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/12/2009, comments (0)

www.breastcancerteacher.wordpress.com

This site tells my story of diagnosis and treatment as well as information I have gathered after extensive research on diet, exercise and supplements. I am going to post a survey soon for long term survivors to see what lifestyle changes they have made to see if there are common threads to share with others.

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Wendy F

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posted 10/24/2009, comments (0)

And Now I Wait

So I've had the double mastectomy - September 15th, 2009. Check. Bandages, drain, clips removed a week later. Check. Follow-up visit with the doctor, only to be told one of the two nodes they removed is positive. Crap. Back into surgery this past Tuesday, October 20, to have more nodes removed for analysis.... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/24/2009, comment (1)

Lumpectomy Aborted Yesterday: New discovery while on gurney.

The Morning Began: I was all revved up. I called friends and I let you all know on my blog. I cleaned my house and arranged my pillows and medicines by my bed. I worked out hard. I hung art and cleaned out the garage. All in anticipation of this lumpectomy. I bought a cute jumpsuit in bright orange and wore it to my surgery. I... Read more Chevron

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