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	Do the testing. By Gwoodhood, 4 months ago Forum Treatment Decisions
	Why? Because it helps the doctor's better understand your treatment path. It also helped in my case, my surgeon know the extent of my surgery. Not to mention it helps move the research needle a little...
	Tired, just tired. By Gwoodhood, 4 months ago Forum Effects on your body
	Here's the deal - you've gone through a lot and yet you still have to function. I had a double mastectomy, not kemo/radiation, just Tamoxifen and I'm so tired at 2pm I could crash every day! But oh ye...
	Getting stronger By cleo, 4 months ago Forum Effects on your mind
	I consider myself a fairly spiritual person but not necessarily religious in the sense of organized religion, but I have gotten more receptive to religion since my diagnosis. Maybe it gave me the hope...
	Dr. Gregory Crane By Kara C, 4 months ago Forum Medical oncologists
	My oncologist at KU is Dr. Gregory Crane. I have been very happy with him. During first initial stages of my treatment I was mostly focused on my surgeon and radiation doctor, but since these treatm...
	Scar Treatment that's like GOLD! By Gwoodhood, 4 months ago Forum Effects on your body
	BioCorneum Scar Gel Treatment - get it on Amazon. Not cheap but definitely works!
	Dr. Christa Balanoff By Kara C, 4 months ago Forum Breast surgeons
	I felt very lucky to have been assigned Dr. Balanoff at KU as my surgeon. I found her and her team to be very caring and supportive. Surgery was the first team that I met with in my journey and Dr. ...
	Keep your nipples if you can. By Gwoodhood, 4 months ago Forum Treatment Decisions
	Why not? I felt like I would feel more comfortable and familiar when looking in the mirror and seeing something there that should be. I'm glad I did! It was a minor surgery before my mastectomy that w...
	Dr. John Einck By Kara C, 4 months ago Forum Radiation oncologists
	I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Einck at KU. I was not a clear case because of my age and my Onco score were both “on the line” of determining what the best course of treatment would be. !) Fu...
	Choosing a Mastectomy By Gwoodhood, 4 months ago Forum Treatment Decisions
	I was blessed with a choice. I chose the mastectomy for a few key reasons: 1. I had a family history of cancer even though there was not genetic test that confirmed the gene. 2. I learned if you have ...
	I had my hysterectomy at the same time as my double mastectomy By Thriving7, 4 months ago Forum Treatment Decisions
	My oncologist and gynecologist both told me that eventually had to have hysterectomy because I was BRAC2 and had triple negative. After doing some research I decided to have both procedures at the sa...
	Needed time By Thriving7, 4 months ago Forum Talking About Cancer
	I waited a few weeks to share with my boss. I needed to know the path for treatment and I needed time to process what this meant. My boss and team were very supportive. My job allowed me some flexi...
	Leaning on Friends By Thriving7, 4 months ago Forum Talking About Cancer
	When I shared with my sons they were very shocked, although supportive. At the time my youngest was in 5th grade and he was not quite sure what this meant, but he assumed the worst. One of his class...
	RE: Dr. Meagan Dwyer By sara, 4 months ago Forum Psychotherapists
	I also see her and highly recommend. I'm a creative / visual learner and she makes great analogies that helps me better understand.
	RE: I kept my cancer a secret, until it came back a 2nd time By cleo, 4 months ago Forum Talking About Cancer
	Brene Brown uses the term "comparative suffering." She writes that "fear and scarcity immediately trigger comparison, and even pain and hurt are not immune to being assessed and ranked. My husband die...
	RE: Meditation By fridakahlo, 4 months ago Forum Effects on your mind
	Hey there, Have you tried the calm app? Also, Boho Beautiful Yoga has some guided meditation that I like!

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