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Angi

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posted 11/18/2009, comments (6)

Making Sense of The New Mammography Recommendations

The U.S. Preventive Services Tasks Force (USPSTF) has reversed its position on screening mammography for women in their 40s: the group no longer recommends routine screening mammography for average-risk women in this age group. The American Cancer Society, however, has stated that it will continue to recommend annual mammograms starting at the age... Read more Chevron

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rthomps1

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Living With It

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posted 09/14/2009, comments (2)

2nd Surgery required

This is my first post since joining the group. I was diagnosed in early July with DCIS in my left breast, the most curable breast cancer of all. My cancer is an aggressive one but still favorable to most. I had a lumpectomy and a sentinal node biopsy on August 21st and was told it was the "best possible results". ... Read more Chevron

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sue dyer

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I am a teacher of French from Melbourne, Australia.

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posted 07/25/2009, comments (4)

Battle-scarred but not battle-weary

I've now been back at school for two weeks and have had some time to gather my thoughts. The step back into "normal" life, while much anticipated, was a big one, nonetheless. Buoyed up by the use of the word "excellent" by my surgeon and my oncologist, I took a deep breath, squared my shoulders and moved the first foot forward. The most... Read more Chevron

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pec1025

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concerned about partners health

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posted 02/04/2009, comment (1)

Need help in Weschester County NY

Hello everyone. I am a concerned partner of a woman who has just been diagnosed with cancer cells in right breast. She also has several cyst in her left breast. I need help from anyone that can assist us in making correct choices during this period. The surgeon has reccommended that she have a "lumpectomy", but we really don't know... Read more Chevron

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Dora

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I'm a Mother, Grandmother, Wife, Friend and HR professional.

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posted 01/05/2009, comments (7)

Breast Cancer Sucks!

I'm angry and frustrated. I was diagnosed in November 2008 with ductal breast cancer. We thought I would just have the partial mastectomy, be off 4 weeks and then go back to work. Surprise!! Breast cancer is running my life. I'm waiting for doctors, scheduling a double mastectomy and trying to keep myself positive. I miss working every day. I'm a... Read more Chevron

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