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RE: Neuropathy from mastectomy
By Juice Lady, 5 months ago
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| @ironmom5 Hi I am sorry you are experiencing discomfort. I am 12 years out this month. I regained feeling under my arm after about 2 years. I still get neuropathy in my feet, but all of it has les... | ||
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RE: Neuropathy from mastectomy
By Ironmom5, 5 months ago
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| I had 10 lymph nodes taken out of my right armpit area after a double mastectomy, and I can completely relate. I decided not to do reconstruction, so I wear a cami under my clothes. It often feels unc... | ||
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RE: Neuropathy from mastectomy
By Buttercup, 5 months ago
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| Hi! I had 36 hours of iridium implants in the right breast after a lumpectomy, followed with 28 external rad treatments...back in 1992 when probably a lot more rads spread than with the direct beams ... | ||
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Neuropathy from mastectomy
By Lear0411, 5 months ago
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| Anyone found something that works for neuropathy from the nerve damage from the mastectomy? I’ve tried so many things….nothing works. Clothes under that arm are so uncomfortable. | ||
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RE: Breast Cancer Awareness Month is bothering me
By Buttercup, 5 months ago
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| I was first diagnosed at age 39 in 1992. The drs knew they didn't have a chemo to use on my type but tried radiation. I had a lumpectomy done and 13 glass rods in the breast for 36 hours, then remov... | ||
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RE: Breast Cancer Awareness Month is bothering me
By janedoe7, 5 months ago
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| Hi there. I would love to know more about how you flipped the negativity. You mentioned that you were a long time survivor. I don't know how long ago your treatment was or how far back the whole Pink ... | ||
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Lymphedema Help/Training
By Buttercup, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 6 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., 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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... | ||