Breast Cancer - All People Who Are Living In "TX"

sherreeb

I am a 7 year survivor and breast health nurse navigator

posted 08/19/2008, comment (1)

The Double Mastectomy Question

Being both a survivor and a Breast Health Nurse Navigator, I have had to make the decision and walked with many others as well. I believe the first step is what are your choices medically speaking? After talking to a qualified breast surgeon, what are the recommendations for your specific case. Then, the decision is a very... Read more Chevron

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Vickie

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posted 06/04/2008, comment (1)

Welcome to the world of "LIfe after breast cancer"

Laura Congratulations on making to the other side of breast cancer. It feels great! I can't remember how many months after all the reconstructive surgeries that it took me to quit feeling my breasts all the time. I don't know why I did it all the time I just know I did. I know everyone deals with the words "you have breast cancer" differently but... Read more Chevron

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Kym

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posted 05/30/2008, comment (1)

Scared, but have faith!

I got diagnosed on May 13th, and my appt. at M.D. Anderson in Houston is not until June 9th! Does that seem like a long time to wait? I have IDC scores of 9. I'm so scared it is spreading while I'm waiting for my appointment!

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Natalia Hernandez

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posted 05/29/2008, comments (14)

Breast Reconstruction After Masctectomy and Radiation - What's Next with Lipo, Implants

Hey everyone! I wanted to tell you guys about my recent visit to a plastic surgeon to discuss my breast reconstruction. I had a mastectomy in January of this year and I also had 7 weeks of radiation that I completed at the end of March. I knew that I can't have a reconstruction until about 6 months after my radiation, but I went ahead... Read more Chevron

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Lolo

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posted 02/21/2008, comments (2)

taking supplements

Hi all - Does anyone take supplements and vitamins? I know that some can have adverse effects on the treatments and possibly make them less effective. My oncologist does not want me to take any and I am used to taking digestive enzymes. My surgeon said they were fine. Does anyone take them or any other... Read more Chevron

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