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Breast Cancer Three-Day Walk
Apr 15, 2009 ... Read all 5 responses: "My sister and I are thinking about doing the 3-day walk for breast cancer. I've checked out the website but would ...
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- T., Dawn's response covers just about everything...I totally agree. I did the walk in 2001 with my best friend who had just lost her mom to breast cancer. It was a l...
- I have not done this walk but, my friend has. She loves it. I do the Phoenix Walk for Hope in Oct. It is only a 5k! LOL I wish I could do the 3 day.
- Ditto to what everyone has said! My mom and I did this walk together in 2005 and it was an amazing, life altering experience! I wish I could do it again, yet my body...
Ovarian Cancer
Almost 10 years later my grandma has the cancer again and she refuses to go through radiation or any treatment again. She says she'd rather die than suffer ...
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- C., First of all, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I know that cancer is such a scary illness to go through. Although I have not experienced c...
- C., Sorry I don't have specific answers to your questions. But just wanted you to know, as I read your post this afternoon that I am hoping and praying that you recei...
- If a doctor told her that stage 2 is "no hope" she needs to see a new doctor. I have a friend (in her 50's) who was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer. I had alwa...
Looking for Mom's Who Have Battled Breast Cancer
I have been going through treatment for breast cancer since September, and am a 46-yr old married mom to two children--an 8-yr old girl and 5-yr old boy. ...
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- I have not gone through this on that level, both my mother and my grandmother lost their lives to breast cancer, they chose to ignore their issues. I say KUDOS to you ...
- Hi D., This is very scary news and I'm sure you are on a roller coaster of emotions right now. I am 38 and a 3 year breast cancer survivor. It's been awhile since...
- Hi D., I'm so sorry for this very disturbing diagnosis. Please don't dispair. You have many options. Please respond off this site (____@____.com). I have pertinent in...
Gift Ideas-Cancer Survivor Party
Seeking Gift Ideas for Friend Diagnosed with Breast Cancer ... Coping with Children While Enduring Cancer Treatment · 51. More Questions About ...
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- I have seen an apron embroidered with: "Whoever said 'Winning isn't everything' never beat Cancer" I gave one to my Dad who has been cancer free for 5 year...
- I've always thought live plants are a great gift. Maybe even a planted seed and/or a tree. A symbol that life is just beginning and that there are many more "seasons...
- Speaking from the perspective of a 5+ yr cancer survivor (breast), I would avoid getting anything with references to "lost a nut", etc. While it may seem funny and coo...
Seeking Gift Ideas for Friend Diagnosed with Breast Cancer
Read all 20 responses: "I have a friend who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She is having a mastectomy next week and I am looking for thoughtful gift ...
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- Lotions and body washes. Anything to make her feel special. I would also donate to the Susan G. Komen in her name. I recently lost a very dear co worker to breast canc...
- Either hire someone to clean her house for her, or clean it for her, bring her meals, or go get some frozen meals that she can keep in her freezer and use when she needs.
- I was 50 also when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I had a big surprise birthday party on the weekend and surgery on Monday, March 20, 1996. I am a 12 year survivo...
Looking for Info on Mastectomy
Read all 7 responses: "Hi, My best friend has breast cancer and will be having a mastectomy in a ... Coping with Children While Enduring Cancer Treatment ...
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- My friend went through it before I knew her. We have talked about it and she tells me it was ruff, painful, emotional, stressful, and more. I will not pretend to fee...
- my Mom has breast cancer. she opted for a lumpectomy much to my dismay. I'm a nurse so I know what the repercussions can be. she did really well, hardly any pain, more...
- Hi T., I'm so sorry to hear your friend is going thru that. What you can do to find out more about Mastectomy, is you can go to WebMD.com and look that up. There you...
Prostate Cancer Side Effects
Like breast cancer for woman, Prostate Cancer is one of the leading causes of ... From side effects of treatment to pairing your friend with someone who has ...
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- Hi C., I am not sure exactly what you were looking for, but I wanted to share some information. My uncle had prostate cancer. His only sympton was that he had tro...
- I treat cancer patients for a living. If your talking about the symptoms associated with prostate cancer it can range from urinary incontinence or frequency to pain. I...
- WebMD.Com should be of some help to you.
Gift for Friend Diagnosed with Stage 2 Breast Cancer
Read all 5 responses: "I just found out that a wonderful friend of mine from college was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. Her prognosis is good and she ...
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- Hi N., my sister was diagnosed about a year ago with breast cancer and thankfully it was found very early, she recieved some beautiful braclets with the breast cancer ...
- How about cookies by design or the fruit flower arragnements they do now. If nothing else it is comforting just knowing thoughts are with you and the kids will enjoy t...
- I spent 5 weeks in the hospital last year and my sister got me a really nice leather bound journal from Fossil and put a bunch of encouraging verses and quotes on indi...
Mammogram While Breastfeeding
My mother had breast cancer and I am sorry to hear about your sister. Did she catch it soon? There are really great doctors out there and great treatment. ...
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- My sister was told she has dense breast tissue, so a mammogram will not pick up anything, she has to have an ultrasound done in place of a mammogram. My sister is well...
- Hi, Yes I'm one of the younger ones (28). But I have had experience with this. My Dr. wanted me to have a mammogram to assure himself that all I had was cat-scrat...
- Hi Becky, I just went throught the same thing. My daughter is now 11 months, but when she was eight months I discovered what seemed like a lump in my breast. They...
A Thoughtful Gift
Read all 9 responses: "My co-worker was diagnosed with breast cancer, ... candy some thing to help with her stomach problems that treatment can bring on, ...
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- My mom just went through a double mastectomy too and some of the things she got were books and movies ( or gift certificates for movie rentals), lotions and body soaps...
- I recently had a friend go through a simular situation. If your friend is religious she would appreciate this. I purchased a cross from a local craft stored. Decorated...
- My aunt just had cancer and I made our family her friends and co workers cancer bracelets for everyone to wear while she was treating. My Aunt loved the idea, I made ...
