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Lymphedema Help/Training
By Buttercup, 11 months ago
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| University of Iowa is looking for breast cancer survivors with lymphedema problems and treatments who have been managing it at least 1 yr with Complete Decongestive Therapy and would like free trainin... | ||
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RE: Breast Cancer Awareness Month is bothering me
By Buttercup, 11 months ago
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| Hi! Julia Stegeman here... a long time survivor. love to help others find ways to flip the negativity of breast cancer and all the whoopla surrounding the publicity into positive directions for you.... | ||
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RE: Breast Cancer Awareness Month is bothering me
By janedoe7, 11 months ago
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| I just wanted to circle back since I am the one who started this conversation last month when I was being touchy about Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I'm happy to report that by the end of the month, ... | ||
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RE: Dr. Christa Balanoff at KU (Indian Creek campus)
By Iamasurvivor, 11 months ago
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| I agree Dr Balanoff is very compassionate and attentive to your needs. Glad you are doing well! What an emotional rollercoaster it has been! | ||
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Second Nature Breast Care Boutique
By Julie T., 11 months ago |
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| Second Nature started as a mother/daughter team of after breast surgery consultants working with women who have had a mastectomy, lumpectomy, reconstruction or implants. Second Nature offers personal... | ||
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RE: Breast Cancer Awareness Month is bothering me
By cleo, 12 months ago
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| Someone just brought me cinnamon rolls with pink frosting. It was a miss, but it was her way of showing love and support. | ||
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RE: Lumpectomy vs mastectomy
By janedoe7, 12 months ago
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| Clarity!!! 😀 Wishing you the best with your surgery and recovery. We are here for you. Keep us posted. 🤗 | ||
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RE: Lumpectomy vs mastectomy
By BCsister, 12 months ago
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| I know this is a big decision. But, know that you and only you know what is best and believe in that! Onward and upward my friend! | ||
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RE: Lumpectomy vs mastectomy
By PKCG, 12 months ago
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| I met with Dr. Shook again last week and have decided to go ahead with the unilateral mastectomy on my L side with reconstruction eventually. I feel good about this decision but am ready for this to b... | ||
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RE: Breast Cancer Awareness Month is bothering me
By momoftwo, 12 months ago
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| I was diagnosed in August 2013—that Oct. I was watching Good Morning America, and they did free screenings in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month - LIVE for all to witness (not the actual mammogram... | ||
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RE: Breast Cancer Awareness Month is bothering me
By KristenC, 12 months ago
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| The irony wasn't lost on me when I rang the bell after my final radiation treatment on October 1st in 2011. My hair was starting to come back in as dishwater brown fuzz and I was more than ready to bi... | ||
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RE: Breast Cancer Awareness Month is bothering me
By KCSP4, 12 months ago
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| This month is also hard for me. I try to remember it is supposed to be a good thing even though it bothers me. The worst part for me is seeing ultra processed foods with their pink labels. How about... | ||
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month is bothering me
By janedoe7, 12 months ago
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| It started when I turned on The Today Show and all three women on the screen were wearing pink. I realized it was October 1 and thought BLEH! I noticed to my surprise that I actually didn't want to wa... | ||
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RE: Nipple sparing surgery
By janedoe7, 12 months ago |
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| It's obviously not the same thing as a mastectomy, but I've had a breast lift so my nipples have also been removed and then put back. I wore a front-zip bra like they told me to for about a week, but ... | ||
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RE: Nipple sparing surgery
By Gwoodhood, 12 months ago |
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| Hi there, I had a mastectomy a year ago w reconstructive surgery. You will want bras that hook or snap or Velcro in front. Tight fitting feels better. Also I suggest getting button down shirts/PJ’s an... | ||