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	Removed ovaries and Hysterectomy By naan05, 3 months ago Forum Treatment Decisions
	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...
	Stronger By naan05, 3 months ago Forum Effects on your mind
	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...
	RE: Lymphedema sleeve By naan05, 3 months ago Forum Effects on your body
	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...
	RE: I was open about it By Iamasurvivor, 3 months ago Forum Talking About Cancer
	I also told my friends and family right away as I had nothing to hide and welcomed the support!
	RE: Caringbridge By Iamasurvivor, 3 months ago Forum Talking About Cancer
	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...
	RE: No rhyme or reason By Iamasurvivor, 3 months ago Forum Talking About Cancer
	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...
	RE: Not awkward By Iamasurvivor, 3 months ago Forum Talking About Cancer
	Agree 100%
	RE: Telling early worked better for me By Iamasurvivor, 3 months ago Forum Talking About Cancer
	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...
	RE: Lymphedema sleeve By MindyLou, 3 months ago Forum Effects on your body
	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...
	My first goal was to live past my credit card expiration... By MindyLou, 3 months ago Forum Effects on your mind
	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...
	KC Lymphatics By SharonT, 3 months ago Forum Lymphedema specialists
	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...
	Diagnostic Imaging Centers By janedoe7, 3 months ago Forum Diagnostic imaging providers
	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...
	Testing gave me comfort By SharonT, 3 months ago Forum Treatment Decisions
	I did the testing even though it wasn't covered. I have daughters and enough of a history of cancer on one side that I thought I should do it. It was an easy blood draw and not a bad wait, maybe three...
	I chose a lumpectomy By SharonT, 3 months ago Forum Treatment Decisions
	I originally thought I would have a mastectomy, and I spent some time thinking about whether I would take the other breast too and whether I would want to keep my nipples. Then when I got more specifi...
	I told my daughters everything By SharonT, 3 months ago Forum Talking About Cancer
	My daughters get upset when they find out their father and I have withheld information from them, even things from when they were too little to understand. Maybe some children want to be shielded from...

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