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DIEP Reconstuction
Hi, Any recomendations on who does this kind of reconstruction here in Texas or LA
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Just had the bilateral mastectomy
On February 26th. There really wasn't as much pain as I thought there would be. If I move my arms the wrong way or too far, I do get a "ripping" sensation in the back of my arms. But its getting better. I guess my comment is that I wasn't prepared for the body I'm left with. My chest seems so concave. Does it really get…
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Take Action...Protect Choice
Hi Ladies: Here's a link for those interested, where you may take positive action in helping to defeat SB722 (Senate Bill), proposed legislation which, if passed, will greatly reduce our choices in and access to, supplements. This Bill threatens to place severe restricitons upon the supplement industry, across the board,…
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Grecian Formula
Hi All - this seems like a very silly question, considering all the treatments and surgeries we go through and have gone through since being diagnosed with this disease - but here's my question anyway, has anyone out there used Grecian Formula to bring back color to their new hair growth after chemo? I finished chemo in…
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Lympedema Developed
Hey Ladies, I haven't posted in a while. Things have been quite calm for me. I had a bilateral mastectomy (13 & 8 lymph nodes removed - all negative for cancer), with immediate reconstruction (implants) in July 2002. Everything seemed to be fine. Recently, I had the nipples reconstructed on my new breasts. Soon after I…
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Picking the doctor....
I've had a breast surgeon for years because of cystic breasts and I was OK with her. I've gotten the DX for DCIS in the last month and I'm frustrated and thinking that she may not be the one I want to go through the whole cancer process with. Can anyone offer ideas about working with a cancer center vs. an individual…
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HOW TO HELP
I realize this is the breast cancer chat room but I need advice about how to help those directly involved when cancer strikes. My 5 year old nephew was recently diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and has a long road ahead of him. Unfortunately I live 15 hours away. I need any suggestions from those of you who have been…