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Jenny Carter
By janedoe7, 5 months ago
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Lymphedema specialists
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| Thankfully I have not developed lymphedema, but I had several appointments with Jenny Carter, an OT who treats a lot of people for lymphedema, at Menorah Outpatient. She did my pre-surgical consultat... | ||
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Not that bad!
By janedoe7, 5 months ago |
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| I was so worried about going on a hormone blocker, but it's really not bad. I had been taking progesterone and estrogen for a few years when I was diagnosed with hormone receptor-positive breast cance... | ||
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Do genetic testing!
By Iamasurvivor, 5 months ago
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Treatment Decisions
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| I totally recommend genetic testing. My brother had renal cell cancer and my sister was diagnosed with HER2+ cancer (same as me). We all did genetic testing but nothing came back positive for any of... | ||
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I went with the lumpectomy
By Iamasurvivor, 5 months ago
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Treatment Decisions
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| I was diagnosed with HER2+ breast cancer and ER+/PR+ plus I had some DCIS tissue behind the tumor. My doctor gave me the choice of mastectomy or lumpectomy but told me the outcome of success of treat... | ||
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RE: DCIS
By YoliV5590, 5 months ago
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Effects on your mind
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| I also had DCIS, stage 0. I was given the option of a lumpectomy or double mastectomy as a precaution. I chose the lumpectomy, went thru months of radiation and "got over it". Until the cancer came ba... | ||
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KU Med Plastic Surgeon
By Gwoodhood, 5 months ago |
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| I cannot say enough great things about Dr. Richard Korentager at KU Med. He is kind, patient, understands and respects women's needs and was my advocate throughout. One thing I learned is that not all... | ||
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KU Med Center
By momoftwo, 5 months ago |
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| I felt very cared for by the KU Cancer Center team. My breast surgeon has retired, sadly, but my plastic surgeon, Julie Holding, is still there. I would go back to her if I needed to replace my implan... | ||
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KU Plastic Surgeon
By momoftwo, 5 months ago |
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| I went to KU Med for all of my breast cancer surgeries. My plastic surgeon was Dr. Julie Holding, and she was amazing! She was so positive and caring. She said, "I'm going to take care of you!" and I ... | ||
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DCIS
By momoftwo, 5 months ago
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Effects on your mind
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| I was diagnosed with DCIS. Some people have commented to me that this is a "pre-cancer." I was fortunate it was found at "stage 0." Unfortunately, it was peppered throughout both of my breasts, so I h... | ||
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Men with breast cancer
By Bmiller85, 5 months ago
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Talking About Cancer
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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... | ||
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I was open about it
By janedoe7, 5 months ago
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Talking About Cancer
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| I am not necessarily a private person, but I'm not that public either. It might have been a little out of character for me, but I decided to tell my circle of friends immediately upon diagnosis. I cal... | ||
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Be Honest With your Kids
By Iamasurvivor, 5 months ago
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Talking About Cancer
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| I had to call my daughters (on FaceTime) while they were away at college and tell them the news of my breast cancer diagnosis. It was the hardest phone call I had to make to anyone during this proces... | ||
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cancer screenings every 6 months
By sjherman, 5 months ago
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Treatment Decisions
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| My mother and 5 aunts have all survived breast cancer, 2 aunts have had breast cancer twice. As someone with dense breasts and high risk, I add an additional layer of screening by doing an ultrasound... | ||
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RE: Dr. Michael Farber
By sjherman, 5 months ago
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Radiologists
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| I also recommend Dr. Farber and Diagnostic Imaging Centers. If you are more comfortable speaking with a female doctor, I have been very happy with Drs Harrison and McGee.The doctors ask you to wait af... | ||
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Should I get a preventative mastectomy
By sjherman, 5 months ago
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Treatment Decisions
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| I am very high risk for breast cancer. My mother and 4 aunts and multiple cousins have been diagnosed with breast cancer. My sister had a preventative mastectomy. I know in my brain, that I should ... | ||