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recon surgery, chemo angel

Findingout
Findingout CSN Member Posts: 132
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I'm here just to say that I had the recon. surgery monday - got the expander process started! (mastec was Jan 2011) So here I am - bandages, gauzes, drains and all, what deja vu this is! But since it's to get a breast, not lose one, it makes all the pain more tolerable. :) I just didn't know this surgery would be as debilitating as it is, but it's only the fourth day, and here I am, typing at my computer! Sending best wishes to all my Pink Sisters! Oh and if anyone has had experience being a Chemo Angel I'm looking into it, if you have any tips to pass along!
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LynD
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  • DianeBC
    DianeBC CSN Member Posts: 3,881 Member
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    I didn't have chemo, so, I
    I didn't have chemo, so, I only know what little bit I've read on here about chemo angels. I am sure someone can post more information for you. Good luck to you!


    Hugs, Diane
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  • missrenee
    missrenee CSN Member Posts: 2,136 Member
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    DianeBC said:

    I didn't have chemo, so, I
    I didn't have chemo, so, I only know what little bit I've read on here about chemo angels. I am sure someone can post more information for you. Good luck to you!


    Hugs, Diane

    Hi Lyn
    I've been on both sides of the Chemo Angel organization and it is truly wonderful. When I was doing chemo and rads, I had 2 Chemo Angels who send me so many cards, letters, emails and small gifts. They brightened some very dark days. I still correspond with one, who unfortunately had been recently diagnosed with lung cancer.

    Because of all the wonderful things I received, I decided to become a Chemo Angel. I "angeled" a wonderful girl for about 6 months. However, then I was re-diagnosed to Stage 4 when we discovered the cancer had metastasized to my bones. Unfortunately, I did not feel I could give her the attention she so deserved, so I had to resign.

    When I was angeling, I sent numerous cards, letters and many, many gifts--you'll get a sheet telling you what your person likes, sizes, etc. Sometimes I'd send something simple like notepads, stationary, candles and other times I'd send cozy throws, herbal teas, CDs or DVDs. I really loved being able to give back and I intend to sign up again when things get a little more stable for me.

    I know you'll really enjoy it and receive a wonderful feeling of "giving back."

    Hugs, Renee
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