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Enjoy my 6 Grandkids (2 recent!),Photography,Birds,Painting.Am Rn
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Skin Cancer to be removed on arm,same side as Mastectomy & removal lymph nodes! Lymphedema?

I thought I was almost finished with active treatment for Breast Cancer-Mastectomy 6 months ago. Still dealing with it emotionally. Now I have Basal Cell Skin Cancer on my left arm (I first saw a Derm in 2006,& also last yr before Breast Cancer Surgery). Neither Dr. was very impressed. Just to cover my bases, I saw a Derm at UCSF who took... Read moreChevron
posted 10/24/2010, comments (2)|
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Retired from teaching Latin, mythology, film and writing.
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Snapdragon Poetry Competition for best poem about breast cancer is open to all

Snapdragon Poetry Competition, open to all, welcomes poems on any aspect of the disease.   Original poems, in any style, and no longer than 18 lines, inspired by the experience of breast cancer, word-processed, three copies, on 8 1/2" x 11" paper, no more than 3 poems per entry.  The competition is open to all. Winners will... Read moreChevron
posted 04/02/2010, comments (0)|
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I have had my chemo and radiation now I'm just moving on
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A question on Hormone Replacement

  Is there anyone who has been through Breast Cancer or still living with Breast Cancer ever taken hormone replacement in the past  I was on hormone replacement for years and I often wonder if hormone replacement  has ever contributed to me Breast Cancer  
posted 12/12/2008, comments (3)|
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Minnesota Public Radio interested in Cancer Stories

Hey Ladies, If anyone is interested - Minnesota Public Radio is putting the call out for stories, information, etc.  Maria, PJ...this might be good for you two to field!  I'll copy paste the "call out" below - Hope everyone is doing well.  I'll write more later when I have more time! Koponen (Sandy)   Right now MPR News... Read moreChevron
posted 11/21/2008, comment (1)|
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Perla

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Retired RN, now in retail. Dx in 2006, surgery, chemo, radiation
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Arimidex Blues

Thought I'd check in with some other folks.  I've been on  Arimidex for a year and I was feeling kind of blue today.  Blocking the estrogen has more effects on a person than dry skin and osteoporosis.  What about depression? What about the insomnia that is seen with this treatment.  I'm not having disabling pain, just very... Read moreChevron
posted 10/19/2008, comments (6)|
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