All People Who Are Taking "tamoxifen"

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Breast Cancer Young Survivor Conference - Why I Attended

Earlier this year in March, I traveled across the country from Oakland, CA to Jacksonville, FL to spend the weekend with 800 inspiring women that I can call peers. The 2008 Young Survivor Conference (8th annual) was held in Jacksonville, and it was amazing. New information for next year's conference, officially known as the Annual Conference for... Read more Chevron

posted 07/02/2008, comment (1)|

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erinellabella

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Diagnosed June 2007, followed by mastectomy, chemo, reconstructio

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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 more Chevron

posted 06/17/2008, comments (5)|

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suthrngurl

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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 more Chevron

posted 03/10/2008, comment (1)|

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TracieJ

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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 more Chevron

posted 01/02/2008, comments (4)|

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Lynn

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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 more Chevron

posted 11/27/2007, comments (4)|

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