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How Can I Help My Friend Dealing with Cancer?
Hi, I, myself, am a cancer survivor and I remember my best days were spending time w/ friends ..... Seeking Comfort Gifts for Soemone Who Has Breast Cancer ...
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- Have you tried asking her what she would like to do? Often times people have dreams they don't realize can come true. Also, you could help her find a way to share her ...
- Hi Genee, PLEASE VIEW THIS VIDEO and share it with your friend: http://youtube.com/watch?v=8NVxC2iBpec&feature=related Here is my website: http://healthmyself.f...
- My best friend went throught lung cancer also. we went to the movies a lot and we also went to dinner a lot. I also had cancer when i was 22 yrs old so i was able to t...
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. ... Breast Cancer Survivor W/concerns ...
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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...
Chemo Port Pain
As a breast cancer survivor myself, I feel like I have a special connection to other women who are going through the same thing, especially those who are ...
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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...
Throat Cancer?
I'm a cancer survivor (5 yrs. breast cancer) and my husband is a 12 yr. non- hodgkins lymphona. I now do patient counseling and help patients with dr. ...
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- Hi T., I'm a cancer survivor (5 yrs. breast cancer) and my husband is a 12 yr. non-hodgkins lymphona. I now do patient counseling and help patients with dr. referr...
- Based on what you have mentioned, I would definitely suggest to see another doctor. Not only is treating for acid reflux odd but suggesting that the spleen be removed...
- T. - I'm so sorry to hear your family is going through this. Get as much information as you can and if your dad is comfortable with you going to the appointment to...
Wife of Hodgkins Lymphoma Survivor - Possible Relapse
My 8 yr old son is a cancer survivor. I assume you have similar feelings. The shower is where I cry. ..... los angeles clinic · breast cancer survivor ...
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- This is a time where you should reach out to friends and family for help. Even if they can only drop off a dinner. Let them know EXACTLY wht you need help. If they can...
- I am so sorry. Big hugs going your way. (((()))) God will get you through this. I know it is hard, but try to lean on your faith. I have never been throught the s...
- God Bless you and your family. You are in my prayers. You will all get through this. Stay vigilant and know that God will give you the strength. Be sure to ask peo...
How to Tell Children That Parent Has Cancer
The down side to all this I am a breast cancer survivor and have to step back to keep myself healthy. Now that this has happened to my husband he has become ...
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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...
Lump in Breast & Pain Under Arm Pit
Being a breast cancer survivor I have to say please don't ask people what it ... As a breast cancer survivor who had a lump for over 10 years - don't wait! ...
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- Are you nursing? If so it could be mastitis. Even if you nursed several months ago, it could pop up and it is very painful and causes these symptoms.
- Please go get it checkout IMMEDIATELY! My grandmother has a lump in her breast and it was recently diagnosed as a stage 1, low grade cancer. It hasn't spread, to othe...
- I had a dr. find a lump in both breast and my armpit was sore. It turned out to be fibercystic cysts from caffine. My doctor did say that a itchy rash will occur if yo...
Friend Has Breast Cancer
Read all 5 responses: "My friend was diagnosed with breast cancer a year ago. She just found out it has come back. What can I do for her?"
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- 1- listen to her. sometimes she'll need someone to listen without comment. 2- help her. when she comes home worn out or sick from chemo (if she's going through that) ...
- I have a friend in the same boat. It is so difficult because of the ups and downs they go through, but she said that staying busy keeps her happiest. She is always g...
- you can be there for her when she wants to talk, cry, scream. Let her know that you are there, not with pity in your eyes or on your face. Offer to help her with her ...
Colposcopy When Pregnant?
And I agree that abnormal cells rarely turn into cancer (I am a breast cancer survivor and have been dealing with recurrent abnormal paps and dysplasia for ...
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- T., I also want to say that you probably do not have cancer. For advice on a colposcopy, I highly recommend Women's Health Consultants at RUSH Hospital downtown. Yo...
- Hello :) I had one when i was about 5 or 6 months pregnant and it didnt affect anything at all. The procedure went pretty quickly and smoothly.
- I have never had one when pregnant but I have had a few, after abnormal paps and a diagnosis of pre-cancerous dysplasia. The first thing I thought after reading your p...
First-time Mammogram
Aug 28, 2009 ... I'm 42 now....my mother and her mother both are breast cancer survivors...whose cancer was caught by a mammogram.....so I feel your anxiety ...
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- Piece of cake and doesn't hurt. However, as Catherine A. says, don't look at it. You'll think you're going to be National Geographic's next cover model. Surprisingl...
- i thought the same thing too, but it was actually OK it didnt hurt at all, it was just uncomfortable. if you have a really good xray tech, it will be fine. mine was so...
- S., Your experience will probably depend on your technician. I've had a variety of levels of discomfort all the way to real pain - in that case I made them stop and...
