Breast Cancer - People Who Are Living With Breast Cancer

Gwen

posted 07/15/2008, comments (3)

Living with Breast Cancer

Laurie Kingston's share post summed up most of my feelings. After 2 years my cancer metastasized. I took Femara, Arimidex, and now I'm on Xeloda. I never felt sorry for myself or wondered why me. Before my initial diagnosis, I was a worrier. These days I don't sweat the little things. I am happy to be able to... Read more Chevron

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30 year-old, wife and mother

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posted 07/13/2008, comment (1)

Reality Has Set In

After my visit with the plastic surgeon on Friday, I think reality set in. This was the first time all week that I actually felt like crying. This was also the first appointment I had to face alone, so maybe that had something to do with it. I really think it was the pictures and the fact that, I, a seeming healthy 30 year-old... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/14/2008, comments (4)

Punk Rock Mommy: A Tribute

The blogging community lost a powerful voice last week, with the passing of Andrea Collins-Smith, otherwise known as Punk Rock Mommy. On July 5, Andrea lost her year-long battle with inflammatory breast cancer. She was 38 years old. I only became of aware of Andrea's blog after I joined the group blog Mothers With Cancer in early June (I... Read more Chevron

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Cindy K

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posted 07/09/2008, comments (6)

Next Step

Well, I got my results back on my lymph nodes. It turns out that they actually took out 7 lymph nodes and 4 of them have cancer. This took me a little by surprise. It makes me think a little. I guess I don't know what to think. I have a lot of questions for my oncologist. My next step is chemo. I know that God is still watching over me. I will... Read more Chevron

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Cherri Westbrook

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I'm a 48 year old, kindergarten teacher and proud mom of two boys

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posted 07/03/2008, comment (1)

amazing support

I was just diagnosed 2 days ago with infiltrating ductal b/c. I'm 48, my sister was also diagnosed at 48 with the same. I am amazed at the amount of support...everywhere. It's so helpful!

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