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Relief from Radiation
By Ironmom5, 2 days ago
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| I was diagnosed almost two years ago with breast cancer and had 28 radiation treatments following surgery. One product that helped me more than anything was the Aquaphor spray, which I put on after I ... | ||
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RE: Radiation experiences
By Iamasurvivor, 2 weeks ago
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| @buttercup beautifully written and so true! | ||
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RE: Radiation experiences
By Iamasurvivor, 2 weeks ago
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| Beautifully written and so true! | ||
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RE: Radiation experiences
By Buttercup, 2 weeks ago
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| I once had a counselor that gave me "food for thought". Scars/Tattoos/Changes in body shape, even function or parts missing and emotional and physical impact can become part of our "jigsaw" of life.... | ||
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RE: Radiation experiences
By Lms7663, 2 weeks ago
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| @iamasurvivor That is great to hear. I hope I have a similar experience. | ||
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RE: Radiation experiences
By Lms7663, 2 weeks ago
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| @buttercup Great advise. I will make note of the great suggestions. | ||
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RE: Radiation experiences
By Lms7663, 2 weeks ago
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| @kpiitzer02 Thanks for the heads up. | ||
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RE: Lumpectomy recovery time?
By Lms7663, 2 weeks ago |
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| I am in the exact same boat as you are wanting this to be over with. It’s now been over 2 weeks since surgery and I’m a little more tender than I was last week but I’m exercising it more now. I had ... | ||
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RE: Lumpectomy recovery time?
By Nope, 3 weeks ago |
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| Thank you SO much for the thoughtful insights, appreciate all the tips too! I’m weirdly looking forward to just getting on with all of this so this unwelcome visitor can vacate the premises. Will defi... | ||
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RE: Lumpectomy recovery time?
By Lms7663, 3 weeks ago |
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| I just had my lumpectomy w sentinel node biopsy 2 weeks ago and I’m a little sore but feeling much better. I was noticeably better after the first week. The recovery was easier than I expected. Tha... | ||
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RE: GREAT Physical Therapist
By Buttercup, 4 weeks ago
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| Kpitzer02... sorry to hear all these troubles. Sometimes when it rains, it pours. But you sound like a fighter and survivor! I survived breast cancer twice back in the dark ages of treatment resul... | ||
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RE: Nipple Tattoos
By Buttercup, 4 weeks ago
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| @thebreastcastg I still enjoy helping others, particularly women with their health care. 🙂 | ||
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RE: Lumpectomy recovery time?
By Buttercup, 4 weeks ago |
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| Having drains to come home depends on several factors. Location of biopsy and how deep it is and how much tissue removal was required. NOTE: DRAINS actually can help you heal faster if they are nee... | ||
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RE: Lumpectomy recovery time?
By thebreastcastg, 4 weeks ago |
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| @s2425 Great post! For future reference for anyone who sees this: We do allow links, but your post will probably automatically get sent to moderation. If you write a post containing a link and don't s... | ||
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RE: Lumpectomy recovery time?
By Iamasurvivor, 4 weeks ago |
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| Hi. I had a lumpectomy with sentinel node biopsy and bilateral oncoplasty reduction. I did have drains but just for a couple of days. I remember the first week of recovery was difficult with movement ... | ||