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Gift for Friend Diagnosed with Stage 2 Breast Cancer
Hi N., my sister was diagnosed about a year ago with breast cancer and thankfully it was found ... Why Are Women Talk About Breast Cancer but Not Ovarian ...
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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...
Breast Cancer Care Package
Read all 11 responses: "My mother has breast cancer and is starting her first round of chemotherapy next week. I would love some ideas of things to put in a ...
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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...
Seeking Information on WIGS and Supports Groups for Cancer Patients
I have a friend who started Chemo last week for stage 4 breast/ovarian cancer. Can anyone help narrow my search for wigs and any available support for her? ...
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- Ask her what you can do to help - let her know if she ever needs a ear you have one. Don't be afraid to ask her how she feels, not everyone wants to be quiet and igno...
- I am so sorry to hear that your friend is going through this very difficult journey. I would also get her a really nice blanket that she can take to her chemo treatmen...
- Hey there... there is a non profit that will find a maid service to clean her house for free while she is doing chemo treatments!! It is so awesome!! They do this fo...
Seeking Some Encouraging Books for Friends Dealing with Cancer
Funny thing is that I didn't even have breast cancer; I had lymphoma (my ... Prayers to your friends, they will need a lot of support through their illness. ...
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- "The Middleplace" by Kelly Corrigan is about her dealing with breast cancer while her beloved father is dealing with Pancreatic cancer. It's very well written, humoro...
- I know that the Chicken Soup series has some books dealing with cancer.
- There is a book by a friend of mine, Randy Becton, who is still surviving 36 years after his first bout with cancer. It is called "Everyday Strength -- A Cancer Patie...
Anyone with Any Info
I would think that your support would mean a lot to her. ... I have not experienced Breast Cancer, but about a year and a half ago I was diagnosed with ...
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- L., I have not experienced Breast Cancer, but about a year and a half ago I was diagnosed with Melanoma. I had all the lymph nodes removed from my arm. I finished a...
- Jennifer's help is the best I could offer too. My heart goes out to you and your friend...
- L.: My mom is a breast cancer survivior. She has one breast partially removed, went through chemo and radiation. It was awful however, knock on wood, she is a "surv...
Is It Possible to Get Breastcancer While Breastfeeding?
I have a friend with breast cancer and there were women in her support group who had been nursing and had breast cancer. It doesn't sound like you should ...
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- Honestly, you should never wait to get something like that checked. Chances are it is nothing, but it is better to be safe than sorry. Good luck!!
- S., have that definitely checked by your OB/GYN. My friend, who is 34 got breast cancer when she was breastfeeding at about 6 weeks!! Her mom also died of breast cance...
- You don't think it's a clogged milk duct? You should have it checked out regardless, especially since there is a family history. I wish you the best and pray for y...
Breast Implants
They can still detect breast cancer this way since the implant is under the muscle. Like a few other people said, I am still so happy that I did the surgery ...
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- If you are able to wait until you can take 2-3 more days you'll be better off. I best friend was out for a week. Best to have it done on a Thursday that way you have...
- My sister's bestfriend just got implants, she had a lot of pain. They start off being hard as rocks and you have to massage them to get the to soften up like normal. O...
- I had my done a year ago and I did it on a Thursday so I had Friday and the weekend to recover. I was up and doing stuff for myself on Friday and by Monday I felt ju...
Mom Has Breast Cancer
Hello everyone, i just got the news today that my mama has breast cancer and .... I would encourage people to seek support from family, friends, churches, ...
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- I am so sorry for this, My father , grandma, and a dear friend had battled cancer and the turn out was not successful, but my boyfriend mother had breast cancer and ha...
- Hi M.- I don't have advice or websites but I wanted to tell you that I am wishing the best for you and your mom. Good luck to you both.
- I am so very sorry to hear that your mother is suffering from this. My mother's breast cancer was so long ago that I can't really remember too much about how the chem...
Gift for Friend Who Underwent Breast Cancer Surgery
My friend who lives in New Orleans underwent breast cancer surgery last week. .... Contact Mamapedia support. Thank you! We have received your message and ...
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- My Mom needed button down shirts as it was hard to get a shirt over her head after surgery. We bought her button down pjs as well as casual shirts to wear during the ...
- DD - There's a book out there called - "Dear God, They say its Cancer" I have heard it's a great book. It has some journal spots in it - but really is for the woma...
- I really like Julie's idea regarding the button down shirts. I never realized that was an issue until one of my friends who also had the surgery discussed it. How ki...
Mammogram While Breastfeeding
My sister had lumps, and my aunt had breast cancer, so I was considered high risk. ... If you have any questions or need support please contact me via email ...
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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...
