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Mom Diagnosed with Breast Cancer
Read all 16 responses: "Three months ago I found out that my mom has breast cancer. Unfortunately she underwent surgery and she will have to go through ...
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- Hi E. - I know you are so incredibly worried about your mom. Remember that you dont have to go this alone. Pull in your husband, other family members and your mom's ...
- I am sorry that you are having to go through this, it is really hard. I know that feeling very well I was 7 when my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer and 9 when sh...
- E., My best to you and your Mom in this very tough time. For chemo, she will probably get cold, so socks, mittens, scarves are all great gifts for her. Also, there ...
Looking for Info on Mastectomy
Read all 7 responses: "Hi, My best friend has breast cancer and will be having a mastectomy in a couple of weeks. Does anyone know what the recovery is like ...
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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...
Breast CA Radiation- Seeds or Traditional?
breast cancer in 2 answers "is not a young breast cancer patient, ... I am a breast cancer "survivor" and I went through the chemo and radiation. ...
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- Hi Nicole, I had stage I and finished traditional route in January after chemo. I got an opinion from Memorial Sloan Kettering and a highly regarded oncology docto...
- Hi Nicole....I am a breast cancer "survivor" and I went through the chemo and radiation. Every day for six weeks and having gone through it, the old way is the best w...
- The seeds - is that where they implant the radiation? The only thing I've really heard about the implanted radiation is that the person should NOT (my first unedited ...
How to Tell Children That Parent Has Cancer
We had to tell our 12-year-old daughter that I had breast cancer. ... My mother- in-law had breast cancer when my husband was 12, but back then they thought ...
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- You and your family are in my prayers. You should just tell him and be honest. Allow him to ask the questions that he doesn't understand. Explain it just as you have h...
- Hi M., I am a Breast Cancer survior. When I found out that I had Breast Cancer and found out that I would have to have Chemo and Radiation. My daughters were 1 and ...
- My dad was diagnosed with Leukemia when I was 6 months old. It wasn't until I was about 7 though, when my parents told me about it. They basically sat us down, told...
Looking for Idea's on a "Team Name" Doing the 3-Day BREAST CANCER WALK
Feb 27, 2009 ... Read all 15 responses: "Need some help from my outside source. I am doing the walk in August and have to come up with a Team Name and for ...
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- Hi S.. I don't have any suggestions, but I wanted to say "Good for you!" It's an awful disease and you are a hero for helping! Good luck and have fun!!!
- Good for you! My favorite name was for a group of teachers at our school "Teachers for Ta-Tas".
- Hi S., The first thing that came to mind is Trifecta; Triple Play; Three's Company; I will think of more if you would like. Just let me know:-)
Mammogram While Breastfeeding
My sister had lumps, and my aunt had breast cancer, so I was considered high .... My sister had breast cancer years ago. I was supposed to get a mam last ...
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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...
Aunt with Ovarian Cancer Having Chemo, Would It Be Weird to Be Bald?
I had breast cancer and took those dreadful chemo treatments and lost all my hair. It was slowing falling out and so as it started out I had a friend cut my ...
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- when my mother had ovarian cancer, she shaved her head, my sister did it for her and i have to say it upset my sister a lot. my mother was not bothered too much by be...
- I think it is a wonderful and caring thought to do this for your aunt, but I would ask her before you do anything rash. She may feel guilty about your proposed sacrif...
- Hi, C.. I have aunts that would tell me no, don't shave my head for them. They would appreciate the sweet gesture on my part, but would not want me to do that. I agr...
Cancer
Hi T. ,My mom has breast cancer and the medical bills are crazy.She found a group called the Cancer alliance and they help with some of your bills. ...
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- Hi T. ,My mom has breast cancer and the medical bills are crazy.She found a group called the Cancer alliance and they help with some of your bills.I hope that helps co...
- Hi T., Have you tried applying for SSI? If you are not working and have medical documentation, then you should apply. You can do it online or call the local social ...
- T., My heart goes out to you. I am the former Assistant Transplant Coordinator for the Bone Marrow Transplant Center at Florida Hospital, and have worked with many ...
Gift Ideas-Cancer Survivor Party
Speaking from the perspective of a 5+ yr cancer survivor (breast), I would avoid getting ... Seeking Gift Ideas for Friend Diagnosed with Breast Cancer ...
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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...
Very Sore Breast 3-5 Days Before Period
Jul 18, 2009 ... Second...breast cancer is usually painless until the end stages, so really, don' t worry. BUT, I would talk to your OB and let him know that ...
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- mine do that from time to time last time they did that i was misserable i called the ob and talked with her nurse and she said that if i have had alot of caffeene that...
- Try taking vitiam E. You can pick it up over the counter at Walmart or any drugstore. I take 400mg once a day and when the 400mg doesn't help I take another one. My...
- I agree with one of the other posters. My breasts used to get really sore right before my period too, and I ended up cutting out caffeine and it has helped immensely. ...
