Notifications
Clear all
| Posts with their shortened content | ||
|
Dr. Collins
By jleeh, 1 month ago |
||
| Dr. Collins is the most thorough, loving, detail focused surgeon I’ve ever met. Her nurse Lauren is also kind as can be. I’m only 4 weeks out but my results are already fabulous. | ||
|
RE: Dr. Gregory Crane
By jleeh, 1 month ago
Forum
Medical oncologists
|
||
| Dr Crane treats my mom for metastatic. We love him! His positivity and compassion is truly out of this world. | ||
|
DIEP
By jleeh, 1 month ago |
||
| Anyone gone through DIEP? Any tips for the second surgery? | ||
|
RE: Should I get a preventative mastectomy
By KCSP4, 1 month ago
Forum
Treatment Decisions
|
||
| This is a tough decision. I would try to educate yourself around your whole body health first. A DNA blood test might show you what risk you have, a test I recommend is SNIP Nutrigenomics which will... | ||
|
RE: Should I get a preventative mastectomy
By sjherman, 1 month ago
Forum
Treatment Decisions
|
||
| 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... | ||
|
RE: Should I get a preventative mastectomy
By Lanie123, 1 month ago
Forum
Treatment Decisions
|
||
| 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... | ||
|
RE: Should I get a preventative mastectomy
By sjherman, 1 month ago
Forum
Treatment Decisions
|
||
| 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... | ||
|
Dr. Anne O'Dea
By KCSP4, 2 months ago
Forum
Medical oncologists
|
||
| 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... | ||
|
RE: Balance the risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy
By sjherman, 2 months ago
Forum
Treatment Decisions
|
||
| 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... | ||
|
RE: Revamped My Lifestyle
By cleo, 2 months ago
Forum
Effects on your body
|
||
| 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 ... | ||
|
RE: Revamped My Lifestyle
By Iamasurvivor, 2 months ago
Forum
Effects on your body
|
||
| 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... | ||
|
Revamped My Lifestyle
By momoftwo, 2 months ago
Forum
Effects on your body
|
||
| 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. ... | ||
|
RE: Lumpectomy vs Mastectomy
By momoftwo, 2 months ago
Forum
Treatment Decisions
|
||
| 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... | ||
|
Scared of the “C” word
By FOF101, 2 months ago
Forum
Talking About Cancer
|
||
| 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 ... | ||
|
I chose a lumpectomy
By FOF101, 2 months ago
Forum
Treatment Decisions
|
||
| 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... | ||