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RE: Should I get a preventative mastectomy
By sjherman, 10 months ago
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| We were also informed that our family may carry a gene mutation that hasn’t been identified yet. My mother and her three sisters had breast cancer six times between the 4 of them. They all tested neg... | ||
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RE: Lumpectomy vs mastectomy
By janedoe7, 10 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... | ||
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RE: Lumpectomy vs mastectomy
By PKCG, 10 months ago
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| First off, I would like to thank all of you that have taken the time to give my your feedback. Hearing your journeys and how you have made your decisions is meaningful to me and gives me hope that I w... | ||
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RE: Should I get a preventative mastectomy
By Lanie123, 10 months ago
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| Hi there ladies, I second that it is extremely important to speak with others when considering a prophylactic mastectomy. I thought I read every single article online prior to getting mine and as it t... | ||
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RE: Should I get a preventative mastectomy
By sjherman, 10 months ago
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| Thank you so much for sharing your personal journey. Your story is inspiring. I appreciate how carefully you considered all the factors before making your decision to move forward with surgery. Some... | ||
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Dr. Anne O'Dea
By KCSP4, 10 months ago
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| Dr. Anne O'Dea and her team at KU medical were outstanding. I had an unusual response to my first chemo and they were quick to respond and bring me before the tumor board to determine next steps. She... | ||
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RE: Balance the risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy
By sjherman, 10 months ago
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| Thank you so much for sharing the information about SNIP Nutrigenomics! I’ll definitely look into it further, as I definitely do not want to increase my risk. I’m curious if there are other natural s... | ||
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RE: Lumpectomy vs mastectomy
By PKCG, 10 months ago
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| Thank you so much for sharing your journey. I am so sorry that you had to undergo cancer twice, but am happy that you are now healthy. I will have a few more appts before my surgery but for now I am l... | ||
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RE: 11 year survivor!
By cleo, 10 months ago
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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... | ||
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RE: Revamped My Lifestyle
By cleo, 10 months 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 ... | ||
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RE: Lumpectomy vs mastectomy
By YoliV5590, 10 months ago
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| Hello and first of all, I'm so sorry you're going through this. Hopefully you find this forum of women helping to answer questions and provide support, comforting. I had a very similar situation of D... | ||
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RE: Lumpectomy vs mastectomy
By PKCG, 10 months ago
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| Thank you for your feedback. Since I first posted, I have seen my oncologist who is also leaning towards mastectomy for me. It is still an option to do lumpectomy but since I have 3 spots, and they al... | ||
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RE: Lumpectomy vs mastectomy
By BCsister, 10 months ago
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| I had the same diagnosis but with Her 2 Low and spread to the lymph nodes and had 12 lymphs removed along w a double mastectomy. I had Dr Shook too. And Dr Martin. Both amazing! I did the double maste... | ||
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RE: Revamped My Lifestyle
By Iamasurvivor, 10 months 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... | ||
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Revamped My Lifestyle
By momoftwo, 10 months 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. ... | ||