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Fielding questions and comments about my cancer

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Opportunity to educate

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

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I answered every question I was asked about my cancer because it was an opportunity to educate. I think a lot of the people were seeking comfort, looking for information that could help them believe that this could never happen to them. Most people wanted to know if I had a family history or if I felt a lump. I don't have a family history, and I didn't feel a lump, so I felt like it was important to educate people that most cases of breast cancer are not genetic, and you can have breast cancer without being able to feel it in a self exam. Sever...

By SharonT 2 months ago

Men with breast cancer

First post and replies | Last post by Bmiller85, 3 months ago

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When I first told people about my diagnosis their response was, men don't get breast cancer.... In my head I'm like then what did I get diagnosed with? But my actual response was to just lift my shirt and show my scar to prove them wrong.

By Bmiller85 3 months ago

First post and replies | Last post by janedoe7, 4 months ago

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