The Breast Cancer Clubhouse
A clubhouse is a common space where members of a club gather and socialize.
Directions: This is an informal space, a multipurpose room to be used as you like. Introduce yourself and tell us your story! Ask a question! Tell us what’s on your mind! As always, you may withhold your real name and other identifying details to protect your privacy. To write a post, click on “Start a New Post.” To reply to someone else’s post, click on its title.
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RE: Breast Cancer Awareness Month is bothering me
By momoftwo, 2 weeks ago
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@janedoe7 It sounds like you were able to flip the negative thoughts and see the hopeful intention of support. I know some businesses pink wash, but many genuinely want to bring awareness. I'm glad yo... | ||
RE: Breast Cancer Awareness Month is bothering me
By momoftwo, 2 weeks ago
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@buttercup You are a blessing! Thank you for your post : ) | ||
RE: Breast Cancer Awareness Month is bothering me
By Buttercup, 1 month ago
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I was first diagnosed at age 39 in 1992. The drs knew they didn't have a chemo to use on my type but tried radiation. I had a lumpectomy done and 13 glass rods in the breast for 36 hours, then remov... | ||
RE: Breast Cancer Awareness Month is bothering me
By janedoe7, 1 month ago
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Hi there. I would love to know more about how you flipped the negativity. You mentioned that you were a long time survivor. I don't know how long ago your treatment was or how far back the whole Pink ... | ||
RE: Breast Cancer Awareness Month is bothering me
By Buttercup, 1 month ago
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Hi! Julia Stegeman here... a long time survivor. love to help others find ways to flip the negativity of breast cancer and all the whoopla surrounding the publicity into positive directions for you.... | ||
RE: Breast Cancer Awareness Month is bothering me
By janedoe7, 1 month ago
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I just wanted to circle back since I am the one who started this conversation last month when I was being touchy about Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I'm happy to report that by the end of the month, ... | ||
RE: Breast Cancer Awareness Month is bothering me
By cleo, 2 months ago
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Someone just brought me cinnamon rolls with pink frosting. It was a miss, but it was her way of showing love and support. | ||
RE: Lumpectomy vs mastectomy
By janedoe7, 2 months ago
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Clarity!!! 😀 Wishing you the best with your surgery and recovery. We are here for you. Keep us posted. 🤗 | ||
RE: Lumpectomy vs mastectomy
By BCsister, 2 months ago
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I know this is a big decision. But, know that you and only you know what is best and believe in that! Onward and upward my friend! | ||
RE: Lumpectomy vs mastectomy
By PKCG, 2 months ago
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I met with Dr. Shook again last week and have decided to go ahead with the unilateral mastectomy on my L side with reconstruction eventually. I feel good about this decision but am ready for this to b... | ||
RE: Breast Cancer Awareness Month is bothering me
By KristenC, 2 months ago
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The irony wasn't lost on me when I rang the bell after my final radiation treatment on October 1st in 2011. My hair was starting to come back in as dishwater brown fuzz and I was more than ready to bi... | ||
RE: Breast Cancer Awareness Month is bothering me
By momoftwo, 2 months ago
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I was diagnosed in August 2013—that Oct. I was watching Good Morning America, and they did free screenings in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month - LIVE for all to witness (not the actual mammogram... | ||
RE: Breast Cancer Awareness Month is bothering me
By KCSP4, 2 months ago
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This month is also hard for me. I try to remember it is supposed to be a good thing even though it bothers me. The worst part for me is seeing ultra processed foods with their pink labels. How about... | ||
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is bothering me
By janedoe7, 2 months ago
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It started when I turned on The Today Show and all three women on the screen were wearing pink. I realized it was October 1 and thought BLEH! I noticed to my surprise that I actually didn't want to wa... | ||
RE: Lumpectomy vs mastectomy
By janedoe7, 3 months ago
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That's so interesting about the implant! For what it's worth, Dr. Beahm did my surgery. Based on my initial imaging she thought I would need a mastectomy, but once we got all the information back, she... |