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Removed ovaries and Hysterectomy
By naan05, 11 months ago
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Treatment Decisions
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| After radiation, my oncologist told me that I would have to get ovarian suppression shots every 28 days to stop my cycle and keep me in menopause. I got the shots for 8 months and decided it would be... | ||
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Stronger
By naan05, 11 months ago
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| I was a pretty spiritual prior to my diagnosis, but I don't think I was strong or the my heart was completely in faith. I am now so much stronger spiritually, after my diagnosis and going through surg... | ||
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RE: Lymphedema sleeve
By naan05, 11 months ago
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Effects on your body
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| I also had lump nodes removed and have not developed Lymphedema yet. I was also told to wear a compression sleeve flights. I recently traveled internationally and wore a compression sleeve as a preven... | ||
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RE: Your support will mean the world to them ❤️
By Martina Ramirez, 11 months ago
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| Beautifully written!!!! | ||
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Overland Pak
By naan05, 11 months ago
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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... | ||
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RE: I was open about it
By Iamasurvivor, 11 months ago
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Talking About Cancer
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| I also told my friends and family right away as I had nothing to hide and welcomed the support! | ||
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RE: Caringbridge
By Iamasurvivor, 11 months ago
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Talking About Cancer
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| Great idea to use Caring Bridge. I had trouble being super public about my cancer but sent texts to my friends with updates instead. I did post thank you’s and updates on my meal train because that... | ||
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RE: No rhyme or reason
By Iamasurvivor, 11 months ago
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Talking About Cancer
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| I know how you feel. Sometimes during treatment I would run into someone I hadn’t seen in a very long time (like 6-12 months)…many would comment on my new hair style and usually I would end up tellin... | ||
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RE: Not awkward
By Iamasurvivor, 11 months ago
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Talking About Cancer
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| Agree 100% | ||
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RE: Telling early worked better for me
By Iamasurvivor, 11 months ago
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Talking About Cancer
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| I agree that telling people was a good idea. There were some people I didn’t tell but it was because I hadn’t spoken to them in a really long time and although they were friends, it felt awkward to c... | ||
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Supporting from distance
By mir27, 12 months ago
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| I found out about my mom's diagnosis when I was working at summer camp right before I left for college. I knew my mom was about to go through a battle that was both physically and emotionally grueling... | ||
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RE: Lymphedema sleeve
By MindyLou, 12 months ago
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Effects on your body
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| I also did that at first, as I was told. I have had some lymphedema in my right breast and right arm since radiation. Initially I was treated with sleeves (and a compression cami) but was ultimately... | ||
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My first goal was to live past my credit card expiration...
By MindyLou, 12 months ago
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Effects on your mind
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| It sounds very strange to say that, I know. Around the time I was diagnosed (April 2017) I received a new credit card as mine was expiring. The expiration on my new VISA was 5 removed link For som... | ||
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KC Lymphatics
By SharonT, 12 months ago
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Lymphedema specialists
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| I have not developed lymphedema but I consulted with Jamie Tota at KC Lymphatics to get a second opinion about some guidelines that felt overly restrictive. KC Lymphatics is at 524 Walnut above KC Tac... | ||
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Diagnostic Imaging Centers
By janedoe7, 12 months ago |
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| I just wanted to mention that Diagnostic Imaging Centers gives you the results of your screening mammograms right away. It's the only place I've ever been so I didn't know that every place didn't work... | ||