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RE: Breast Cancer Awareness Month is bothering me
By momoftwo, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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... | ||
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RE: Nipple sparing surgery
By momoftwo, 6 months ago |
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| Hi there, My surgery was 11 years ago and I wonder if things have changed. I didn’t wear a bra at all. I wore button up shirts until I had reconstruction a month later. Do you have to wear a bra? I’m ... | ||
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RE: Nipple sparing surgery
By jleeh, 6 months ago |
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| What did you wear following the surgery? I had mine 4 weeks ago and have to wear a bra with cut out nipple holes. I have 2 weeks left in the compression bra and finding a shirt that doesn’t look ridic... | ||
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DIEP
By jleeh, 6 months ago
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| I had a preventative mastectomy with DIEP reconstruction. (Belly fat) 6 years ago when I started this journey DIEP wasn’t an option for me. Did lots of research and met Dr. Collins at KU, very happy w... | ||
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RE: Should I get a preventative mastectomy
By jleeh, 6 months ago
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| I’m 4 weeks out from my preventative mastectomy with DIEP. Not one regret. Insurance covered everything. Always here to answer questions if you have any. It took me 6 years to finally do it. | ||
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RE: Dr. Wagner at KU was wonderful!
By jleeh, 6 months ago
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| Completely agree! Kind and does beautiful work! | ||
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RE: Dr. John Einck
By jleeh, 6 months ago
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| Love, love, love this man! He has been a source of strength and encouragement for my mom. We quote him daily at our house. | ||
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Dr. Shoop
By jleeh, 6 months ago
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| I had a great experience with Dr. Shoop at Advent health. She did everything to help me as soon as possible. Held my hand the entire time. | ||
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Dr. Collins
By jleeh, 6 months ago |
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| 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. | ||
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RE: Dr. Gregory Crane
By jleeh, 6 months ago
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| Dr Crane treats my mom for metastatic. We love him! His positivity and compassion is truly out of this world. | ||