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RE: Revamped My Lifestyle
By Iamasurvivor, 7 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, 7 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. ... | ||
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RE: Lumpectomy vs Mastectomy
By momoftwo, 7 months ago
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| Hi @pkcg , Sending good wishes to you!! I was diagnosed with Ductal Carcinoma Insitu, but it was like sand granules peppered throughout my breasts, so I had a double mastectomy. I was happy to have t... | ||
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RE: Lumpectomy vs mastectomy
By janedoe7, 7 months ago
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| @Ironmom5, the lobular in your right breast is a good point! I don't often second-guess my decision to do a lumpectomy, but when I do, that's exactly what I worry about. I had lobular in my left breas... | ||
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11 year survivor!
By momoftwo, 7 months ago
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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. ... | ||
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Scared of the “C” word
By FOF101, 7 months ago
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Talking About Cancer
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| I had a really hard time telling my high school daughter that I had breast cancer because we are all so scared of the “C” word. I knew she would freak out so I stayed really strong when I told her. I ... | ||
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I chose a lumpectomy
By FOF101, 7 months ago
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| I also was diagnosed with stage 1 ductal carcinoma and I had a choice between a lumpectomy or a mastectomy. I did the genetic testing to see if I had the BRCA gene and that was going to make my decisi... | ||
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RE: DCIS
By momoftwo, 7 months ago
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Effects on your mind
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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! ... | ||
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RE: Lumpectomy vs mastectomy
By Ironmom5, 7 months ago
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| It is definitely a hard decision, and it's wonderful that you are reaching out for advice and support. I am HER2 and estrogen positive, and I had a double mastectomy in late May. At the time, I though... | ||
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RE: Lumpectomy vs mastectomy
By Gwoodhood, 7 months ago
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| Hello, it’s a hard decision and I can relate. I had the option 1 year ago and ultimately decided to do a double mastectomy for a few key reasons: 1. I heard it was had to do a mastectomy later if you ... | ||
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RE: Lumpectomy vs mastectomy
By PKCG, 7 months ago
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| My sister had a rough time with her mastectomy & then reconstruction . And yes, the possibility of an easier recovery with the lumpectomy & not having to miss as much work makes this option so... | ||
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RE: Lumpectomy vs mastectomy
By janedoe7, 7 months ago
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| I'm sorry to hear that you've been diagnosed with breast cancer. May I ask what caused you to rethink your choice? Did you speak to someone who had a rough experience with a mastectomy? Are you concer... | ||
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Lumpectomy vs mastectomy
By PKCG, 7 months ago
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| Hello- I recently was diagnosed with invasive ductal CA. I am estrogen/progesterone + & HER2 -. Genetic testing results are still pending. I have 3 small lesions in the same quadrant of my L breas... | ||
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Deep Inspiration Breath Hold
By janedoe7, 7 months ago |
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| If you are having radiation on the left breast, you will probably be instructed to take a deep breath and hold it during treatment to move the breast away from the heart and limit the amount of radiat... | ||
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Your neighborhood hospital
By janedoe7, 7 months ago
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Menorah Medical Center
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| I mean this mostly in a positive way: Menorah feels like your neighborhood hospital. It's not huge and impersonal. You feel like the people who work there know you and care about you. I was in the bu... | ||