Iamasurvivor
@iamasurvivor
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RE: Anyone Else with Bilateral Breast Cancer?

I did not have cancer in each breast but I did have 2 different spots in one breast. Wishing you good luck and positive experiences in your journey. ...

1 month ago
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RE: Oncologist at KU in Overland Park

I highly recommend Dr Ann O’Dea at KU Med. Dr. O’Dea and her team are very knowledgeable and care about their patients. They walked me through all th...

5 months ago
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RE: Itchy Scalp

I used J&J Baby Shampoo and Conditioner throughout treatment. It was very gentle.

5 months ago
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RE: Nerve pain

I’m sorry to hear this. I did not have elbow pain from radiation. Are you doing any other exercises that could be causing it or taking any other medi...

5 months ago
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RE: Cording (Axillary Web Syndrome)

Hi. I also had lumpectomy with sentinel node biopsy and had significant tightness in the armpit post surgery. I started the exercises that were reco...

6 months ago
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RE: Radiation experiences

@buttercup beautifully written and so true!

6 months ago
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RE: Radiation experiences

Beautifully written and so true!

6 months ago
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RE: Lumpectomy recovery time?

Hi. I had a lumpectomy with sentinel node biopsy and bilateral oncoplasty reduction. I did have drains but just for a couple of days. I remember the f...

7 months ago
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RE: Radiation experiences

@janedoe7 that’s great!

7 months ago
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RE: Radiation experiences

@janedoe7 I did not know that! Have you done it or know of anybody that did and how did it look post procedure to remove them? That’s so awesome they ...

7 months ago
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RE: GREAT Physical Therapist

Good to know! Thanks for sharing!!!

7 months ago
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RE: Radiation experiences

Sounds like you are having a similar treatment plan to mine. I did chemo, surgery (lumpectomy), and then 21 days of radiation and 1 year of target th...

7 months ago
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RE: This is a new adventure

Hope your followup appointment went well. If you have any questions, reach out on this platform to get help, be heard, or receive a virtual hug.

8 months ago
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RE: New to the journey

@cindyflo I’m so happy you had such positive results with your treatment and tests. I am also taking the same hormone blocker since November so if you...

11 months ago
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RE: New dx

@lms7663 the protocol of treatment worked on me and I hope the same for you!

12 months ago
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RE: New dx

I have heard of Dr. Kahn but never met him. I’m sure you’ll feel better knowing some details once you. Have your appointment. Thinking of you!

12 months ago
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RE: New dx

I was also at KU med with Dr O’Dea and she was fantastic. Ask them if they’ll be doing a breast MRI. I was able to get better measurements with the MR...

12 months ago
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RE: New dx

@lms7663 Hi again. Obviously everyone’s treatment plan can vary but I had invasive ductal carcinoma 2.2cm and I also had some DCIS tissue next to the ...

12 months ago
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RE: New dx

Hi there. I had her2+ and er+/pr+. Happy to talk to you about it anytime. I was diagnosed in Feb 2022 and have had super successful treatment and am ...

12 months ago
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