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First post and replies | Last post by JenP323, 3 days ago

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I just found out yesterday that I have Invasive Ductal Carcinoma and Carcinoma In Situ with lymphovascular association in my left breast. I got a phone call from the doctor’s office to schedule with the breast specialist and was told her first available was in three weeks! I told her that I was anxious about it possibly spreading and she was going to talk to the doctor and see if they can get me in sooner. I used to work as a phone triage nurse at an OB/GYN office and luckily have them in my corner so hopefully we can get that moved up. I know ...

By JenP323 3 days ago
Hi Jen. I'm only three months into the journey myself and want to offer that the first few weeks are the very worst. The waiting is almost worse than the diagnosis! Not sure where you're being treated but I found that St. Luke's was super speedy. Love their breast cancer center. I have finished my (20) rounds of radiation. Mostly nothing more than a nuisance, although the "burn" in the last week was definitely real. (It wasn't terribly uncomfortable; just looked crazy.) I'm now 3+ weeks out from completing that and you almost can't tell the dis...

By CCSK 3 days ago
Thank you so much for your reply! I’m anxious and ready to get going, but I’m trying to be patient knowing I’m not the only one these doctors are caring for right now.

By JenP323 3 days ago
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First post and replies | Last post by Donna, 1 week ago

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PinPointPatientRecruiting.com

First post and replies | Last post by Buttercup, 4 weeks ago

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PinPointPatientRecruiting.com is looking for participants in a study. You can email Brooke Benford at brooke@pinpointrecruiting.com for information and to see if you qualify for the current study they are looking for participants. I did not qualify, but thought I'd pass this along to others who might be interested in checking it out. Since my type is so rare, I am not surprised...but you never know! HAPPY MARCH 1ST!!!

By Buttercup 4 weeks ago

Almost 11 years!

First post and replies | Last post by momoftwo, 1 month ago

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Hi all, I will hit my 11 year cancer free mark on Sept. 23, 2024! I had a double mastectomy but no chemo, radiation, or medication. I'm happy to be here and connect with you all.

By momoftwo 11 months ago
Congratulations - I am almost 13.5 years past diagnosis. I had a double mastectomy, no rads, 4 rounds of preventative chemo. Happy to connect! 😀

By ChefSBell 9 months ago
Congratulations on your milestone!!! ❤️

By momoftwo 9 months ago
Thank you! 😊

By momoftwo 2 months ago
@sheribell Thank you so much! 😍

By momoftwo 2 months ago
You are so very welcome - how are you doing these days? 😍

By ChefSBell 2 months ago
I'm well! Thank you 😊 I feel good; my family is well. I'm very fortunate. How are you doing??

By momoftwo 1 month ago
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First post and replies | Last post by Helen, 1 month ago

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First post and replies | Last post by jleeh, 2 months ago

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month is bothering me

First post and replies | Last post by momoftwo, 4 months ago

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Lumpectomy vs mastectomy

First post and replies | Last post by janedoe7, 6 months ago

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11 year survivor!

First post and replies | Last post by cleo, 6 months ago

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