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Friday, August, 08, 2008

All People Who Are Taking "Tamoxifen"

erinellabella

erinellabella

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Diagnosed June 2007, followed by mastectomy, chemo, reconstructio
posted 06/17/2008, comments (5)

Just 1 year and I'm cancer free!!

At 41, I just wanted to post a few pics of my journey for those who may just being diagnosed now. Keep your family and friends close to you. Lean on those who you may not have thought you could. Let go of some who may not be able to deal.   Jan 07   Aug 07-cut my hair before Chemo started. Once it started to fall out I shaved it. Too... Read moreChevron
Jolene Boyd
posted 04/10/2008, comment (1)

Couple new developments

Things have quieted down in my world as a breast cancer survivor...I guess that's a good thing!  I'm still getting used to that new "title," honestly. I felt like I had won a sort of victory when my psychiatrist contacted an oncologist at the Mayo Clinic regarding the antidepressant I was taking and was told he would not... Read moreChevron
suthrngurl
posted 03/10/2008, comment (1)

My Story - Reader's Digest Version

Last year I walked in the Atlanta 3 Day Breast Cacer Walk. The walk ended on Sunday afternoon late and I stayed in Atlanta for an appointment on Monday for my first biopsy. There were several more biopsies, MRIs, and ultrasounds to follow. By the end of October, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. In November I underwent two surgeries and in... Read moreChevron
TracieJ
posted 01/02/2008, comments (4)

The New Year brings new treatment

Hi! Thanks for everyone's thoughts. I went for my first treatment today. 25 minutes in and out, 2 hours 10 minutes driving! I'm going to John Hopkins and participating in a study of the breathing apparatus to see if it helps minimize damage to the heart and lungs. That makes it worth the drive. Everything went very smoothly, so... Read moreChevron
Lynn
posted 11/27/2007, comment (1)

Tamoxifen side affects?

My name is Lynn and today I am 45 and just finished treatment for Breast Cancer (chemo and radiation) Tomorrow I see my family doctor to get a prescription for Tamoxifen. I understand that this is a safe drug. I don't know how this will affect me with menopausal symptoms. My periods have stopped since June. Just curious to read from... Read moreChevron

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