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Finding a Good Plastic Surgeon. in Phx Arizona
I too had breast cancer and had a mastectomy. I just had my last reconstruction surgery in Sept and I used Dr. Gawley and am pretty happy with the results. ...
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- Hello brave one, I have a friend and personal client in Scottsdale who is part of a non-profit org. with Breast Cancer. She knows the best and works with the best Plas...
- Dr. William Jacobsen in Phoenix. ###-###-####. I did a fair amount of research before having Dr. Jacobsen re-do both my sister and my boobs. We are both very happy ...
- John M. Rowley, M.D. He's in the Ahwatukee area and he is wonderful and very caring. ###-###-####. He repaired my c-section incision, and did a beautiful job. Good...
Who Has Had Breast Nodule Biopsy?
Sep 24, 2009 ... I've had biopsy's and breast cancer. First of all, don't panic. ... I suggest calling the surgery center and asking what their policy is ...
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- It sounds as though the nurse gave you all the typical precautionary guidelines for any/all breast surgeries regardless of the intensity. I suggest calling the surger...
- C., I've had ultrasound guided core needle biopsy twice, in 1999 and 2001. I wore whatever I chose those days, and drove myself both times. It is good to plan to tak...
- Years back I took my ex-MIL and she needed some help. She didn't feel like driving after. She was very tired after it was over just wanted to go home and rest. She got...
Seeking Comfort Gifts for Soemone Who Has Breast Cancer
MY mother-in law is undergoing radiation for breast cancer and i would .... My husband battled colon cancer last year (surgery & chemo) and he drank 4-5 ...
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- I'm sorry to hear about your MIL. I don't know where she lives but the Women's Health Resource Center at California Pacific Medical Center has many resources and serv...
- Your mother in law is very lucky that her son married such a caring woman. I'm sorry to hear that she is not well. Good news- we found when my mother was undergoing ...
- I think that your idea sounds good. Maybe some yummy lavendar candles too.
Looking for Info on Mastectomy
Read all 7 responses: "Hi, My best friend has breast cancer and will be having a ... I hope your friend has someone around for her after surgery...she'll ...
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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 Implants?
On one hand, I am terrified to have unnecessary surgery when I have so much to ... Add that to the fact my mother died of breast cancer and I have to have ...
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- M., I'd have to weigh in on the "no" side. I had a mastectomy 10 years ago on my left side and opted for a reconstructive implant. There are more negatives than ...
- I read so much in the responses that women's breasts got smaller after breastfeeding. Mine didn't change at all. Not at all, really. They were bigger during but wen...
- I say you go for it!! You cant be all that you can be with your family and friends if you are not happy with your self! I would just make sure you research a good do...
A Thoughtful Gift
Read all 9 responses: "My co-worker was diagnosed with breast cancer, ... loves fresh fruit and especially when recuperating from any illness or surgery. ...
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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 ...
Breast Cancer Care Package
Hello: I am a breast cancer survivor. chemo is the worst part of the treatment. If she had to have surgery, I loved the little pillow that I had to put ...
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- I know mints/hard candy were great for my mom when she was doing chemo. They helped with the metallic taste that she would get (which only added to her nauseousness) ...
- Hello: I am a breast cancer survivor. chemo is the worst part of the treatment. If she had to have surgery, I loved the little pillow that I had to put under my arm...
- Dear S. S: I also have breast cancer. I finished six rounds of chemo in April and just started radiation last week. For chemo different types of hats (make su...
Anyone Know a Good Breast Specialist or General Surgeon?
Breast Cancer Survivor W/concerns ... Need Breast Surgery/biopsy While Breastfeeding. ... breast cancer therapy · breast cancer survivor ...
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- My surgeon was Dr Richard Cooper (480- ###-###-####) with Advanced Surgical Associates in Mesa. I was first referred to Desert Breast Center (1950 E Southern in Tempe...
- I went to Dr. Susan Cortesi in Mesa. She was absolutely wonderful. For me, I have had ultrasounds and mammograms, then biopsies. I've also had a surgery. In by 7:3...
- Hi A., I have a fabulous breast MD, his name is Dr. Zanis.... He is not one to immediately have surgery, he is compassionate and well educated in his field. I have ...
Chemo Port Pain
Last winter after my breast cancer diagnosis I had a double mastectomy, ( followed by reconstructive surgery) and was in a tramendous amount of pain from ...
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- Dear A., Our prayers are with you. I can not give any advice on the pain you are experiencing. I do have numerouse friends and loved ones who have survived many for...
- Hi A.. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am a registered nurse and I work with people who have been diagnosed with cancer. You should NOT be having pain from yo...
- A. - I don't have advice for you. I apologize for that. But I did not want to read your post and not reply. I just wanted to say that you and your family are in m...
Boob Job/tummy Tuck After 2 Babies
I had a tummy tuck as part of reconstructive surgery after breast cancer. I cannot imagine anyone who works with women who do this routinely saying recovery ...
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- Make sure you are really, really, really done. Like surgically "fixed", otherwise the money spent will all be for nothing. I nursed after I got my new boobs, and now t...
- The first question that comes to mind is, are you absolutly finished having kids?
- My cousin did it, she was SOOO happy after. She did it when her last baby was 3 years old.
