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Craig Stoltz

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posted 05/20/2008, comments (0)

Sen. Kennedy and the Brain Tumor: Zebras, Not Horses

A well-worn phrase in the world of medicine is, "When you hear hoofbeats, think horses, not zebras." The idea is that when you're trying to make a diagnosis, focus first on the most likely possibilities, not the rare and exotic (and often more fearsome) ones. Well, Sen. Edward Kennedy wound up with a zebra. After his seizure last... Read more Chevron

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mimi cottington

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posted 12/06/2007, comments (2)

the last phase of my treatment

Since my last sharepost a lot has happened. after the 12 rounds of herceptin and taxol, which i had very good response to, i moved on to FEC every 3 weeks for 3 months. that went well also. no serious side effects i am happy to say. i had surgery October 31st to remove more tissue and nodes and to further clean a margin line. i also had the... Read more Chevron

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Adriene Hughes

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posted 09/26/2007, comments (3)

Chemo Style: A Survivor's Archive

See my Chemo Style photo gallery: A Breast Cancer Survivor's Archive I was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 44 on November 19, 2004, six days before Thanksgiving. Two weeks later I had my breast removed and immediately reconstructed with a temporary implant. At the time I wasn’t sure what... Read more Chevron

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Leslie

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posted 09/06/2007, comments (3)

Chemo Style: Added Some Photos from Breast Cancer Treatment

2005, Me Pre-Cancer 9/6/2007-- I just posted some pics to my profile, and a few below. Wow, did cancer ever change me looks-wise. There is one photo where you definately can see a drooping in one side of my face. During Chemo: Hair Loss During Chemo: Billiard Ball Hairdo I developed... Read more Chevron

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Emily

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posted 02/09/2007, comment (1)

Is DCIS hereditary?

My mom was diagnosed with DCIS in her 50's. I know that a family history of breast cancer ups your risk for developing the disease, but I've heard that DCIS acts differently. Does anyone know whether having a family history of DCIS is the same as having a family history of breast cancer?

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