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Breast Cancer

Archives for May 2010

I'm 21... and scared.
About a month ago I went in for my annual. My doctor found a relatively large lump in my left breast. She told me to wait 2 weeks and come back, I still had in and it was a little bigger. I was told that is was most likely a cyst. I just had my ultrasound Thursday. I have a tumor with hot spots. From what I can tell, my…
Did I get everyone here?
Hi all CSN'ers! I am going on my first Revlon Walk/Run on May 8, and have already prepared my "bib" for the event. It is uploaded in my expressions page, and I wanted to make sure I got everyone's names, since I am bringing each and every one of you with me. I am going with a group of friends and it should be a great day.…
Upcoming Bilateral: What should I expect?
Hello to everyone - this is my first post. I am looking for information on what I can expect after my bilateral surgery on the 13th. The doctor said I will be able to go home the same day of the surgery. Is that normal? Also, will I be able to empty the drains myself? How long will I have them? Any and all information…
Too many emotions
I am in treatment for bc myself and had surgery and awaiting rads. I am worried about what is going to happen with me. I know I will beat this and be fine in a few months but the fear of the unknown still gets to me. I also feel bad because I have a niece (35 and a single mom of an 8 yr.old) who has cancer. It started in…
COBRA coverage about to end
I was laid off from my job in February 2009. I immediately enrolled in my company's COBRA coverage. July 1st my ex-employer changed the insurance plan to a "lower" contract. With the new contract I pay my COBRA premiums, have a $1500.00 deductible and have 80/20 coverage (I have to pay 20% plus co-pays for everything). The…

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