Recent posts about breast cancer
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RE: Dr. Christa Balanoff at KU (Indian Creek campus)
By Iamasurvivor, 7 days ago
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Breast surgeons
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I agree Dr Balanoff is very compassionate and attentive to your needs. Glad you are doing well! What an emotional rollercoaster it has been! | ||
Second Nature Breast Care Boutique
By Julie T., 2 weeks ago |
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Second Nature started as a mother/daughter team of after breast surgery consultants working with women who have had a mastectomy, lumpectomy, reconstruction or implants. Second Nature offers personal... | ||
RE: Breast Cancer Awareness Month is bothering me
By cleo, 2 weeks ago
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Other
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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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks ago
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Other
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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, 3 weeks ago
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Other
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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, 3 weeks ago
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Other
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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: Nipple sparing surgery
By janedoe7, 3 weeks ago |
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It's obviously not the same thing as a mastectomy, but I've had a breast lift so my nipples have also been removed and then put back. I wore a front-zip bra like they told me to for about a week, but ... | ||
RE: Nipple sparing surgery
By Gwoodhood, 3 weeks ago |
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Hi there, I had a mastectomy a year ago w reconstructive surgery. You will want bras that hook or snap or Velcro in front. Tight fitting feels better. Also I suggest getting button down shirts/PJ’s an... | ||
RE: Nipple sparing surgery
By momoftwo, 3 weeks ago |
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Hi there, My surgery was 11 years ago and I wonder if things have changed. I didn’t wear a bra at all. I wore button up shirts until I had reconstruction a month later. Do you have to wear a bra? I’m ... | ||
RE: Nipple sparing surgery
By jleeh, 3 weeks ago |
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What did you wear following the surgery? I had mine 4 weeks ago and have to wear a bra with cut out nipple holes. I have 2 weeks left in the compression bra and finding a shirt that doesn’t look ridic... | ||
DIEP
By jleeh, 3 weeks ago |
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I had a preventative mastectomy with DIEP reconstruction. (Belly fat) 6 years ago when I started this journey DIEP wasn’t an option for me. Did lots of research and met Dr. Collins at KU, very happy w... |
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Dr. Collins
By jleeh, 3 weeks ago
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High risk for developing breast cancer
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I can’t say enough wonderful things about Dr. Collins at KU. I had a preventative double mastectomy with immediate DIEP reconstruction. I’ll happily answer any questions. She’s amazing! | ||
RE: 11 year survivor!
By cleo, 1 month ago
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Ductal carcinoma in situ
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Congratulations on being 11 years cancer free! Sounds like you're doing great. I'm happy for you! It is inspiring to hear from people like you who offer hope and express gratitude instead of bitternes... | ||
RE: Revamped My Lifestyle
By cleo, 1 month ago |
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I agree about the food. I am trying to buy more organic. I realized how much I was suffering from our food when I vacationed in Europe. I ate in a way that felt indulgent but I still felt better than ... | ||
RE: Revamped My Lifestyle
By momoftwo, 1 month ago |
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Thank you. I agree! Food manufacturers don't care about our health. We need to take good health into our own hands. | ||
RE: Revamped My Lifestyle
By Iamasurvivor, 1 month ago |
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That is great info and advice. I too have reduced processed foods and exercise and work on reducing stress. I believe all these things contribute to a healthier lifestyle and longer life for everyon... | ||
Revamped My Lifestyle
By momoftwo, 1 month ago |
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After I was diagnosed with DCIS, I started working with a health coach who guided me toward better lifestyle practices. I reduced my consumption of processed foods and started eating organic produce. ... | ||
11 year survivor!
By momoftwo, 1 month ago
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Ductal carcinoma in situ
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Today is my 11-year cancer-free anniversary! In some ways, it feels like forever ago; in other ways, it was like yesterday. As I type this, I am tearing up thinking about the day I received the news. ... | ||
RE: DCIS
By momoftwo, 1 month ago
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Ductal carcinoma in situ
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I completely understand the guilty feelings!! My surgeon didn't help by telling me I had the "garden variety breast cancer." I wanted to ask her if she had a double mastectomy, too! I was devastated! ... | ||
Preparing for Flat Aesthetic Closure
By Helen, 1 month ago |
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I highly recommend that work of Amanda Savage Brown, PH.D, LCSW and her book "Busting Free" It can be found on Amazon. Grief is one thing that I didn't think I would have after my mastectomy and didn'... | ||
RE: How are you handling your high risk diagnosis?
By Helen, 1 month ago
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High risk for developing breast cancer
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I handled my high risk breast cancer dx with a nipple sparing mastectomy after being monitored through mammographies, ultrasounds, and MRIs for about 5 years at St.Luke's high risk breast clinic. I ha... | ||
Mostly a very good thing
By janedoe7, 2 months ago
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Alcohol Reduction
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I stopped drinking entirely about two years ago after cutting back over about six months. I don't miss alcohol and I feel much better without it, but sometimes I do feel left out when everyone else is... | ||
RE: Leawood
By Iamasurvivor, 2 months ago
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Johnson County
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Thank goodness for modern medicine! So happy to hear of your great outcome! | ||
Overland Pak
By naan05, 3 months ago
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Johnson County
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I was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma stage 2 in September 2022. I had my mastectomy at KU Indian Creek in Overland Park. I had me Chemo at Advent Health. I opted to do my chemo at Advent Hea... |