Breast Cancer - People Who Are Caregivers

abar

posted 10/29/2007, comment (1)

My wife My Wife I can't fix the PROBLEM

My Wife Carol has been through the chem and breast removal as well as radeation?? I have been taking care of my loving wife and will do what ever she wants.. She has been through a punishment of drugs and treatment only she can say I have done that. I have been there and gone through It With her.. My Question is: I am having a hard time adjusting... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/26/2007, comment (1)

Seeking alternatives to radiation for recurrent breast cancer

Are there alternatives to radiation treatment for a 65 year old woman who has recurrent breast cancer? She has already had surgery and is taking Arimidex (sp?). She cannot lie flat on the table due to arthritis and back problems. Her attempt to get through the first treatment resulted in a pinched nerve in her spine followed by nearly 24 hours... Read more Chevron

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Drew

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posted 10/01/2007, comments (8)

Breast Cancer Husbands

HI--- having been a breast cancer husband who found NO ONE to talk to during, I want to offer a chance to talk to some guys who need it. I know there are message boards, but what i really needed was a person or a phone call. I tried through some of the resources suggested to connect to an actual husband, but i couldn't. I know i sometimes... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/21/2007, comments (2)

The Shock of Diagnosis and Stress of Fighting Breast Cancer: A Husband's Emotional Response

"The tumor is malignant..." "You have breast cancer..." "I am sorry but..." Whatever the phrase that was used to tell your loved one that she has breast cancer, it is a tremendous shock. Both the patient and the caregiver will have all sorts of emotional reactions throughout the treatment... Read more Chevron

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David B -- Breast Cancer Husband

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posted 09/12/2007, comment (1)

Meet Dr. R -- The Breast Surgeon

After receiving the biopsy report that Dawn Ann was positive for breast cancer, we met with Dr. R, the breast surgeon the next day. The doctor's office was extremely busy. Each of the doctors there specialized in cancer treatment of some kind. One of the other doctors specialized in melanoma. As I looked into the faces of the people... Read more Chevron

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