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Keiko Yamauchi Weight Management Survey

Are you a breast cancer survivor?  Would you like to share your weight related experiences with us? Please let us support breast cancer survivors by completing the survey.

 

Drs. Kay Bartholomew and Keiko Yamauchi are conducting a survey in order to look at weight changes that some breast cancer survivors experience, and how they cope with them. Dr. Bartholomew is a breast cancer survivor and researcher in health education and Dr. Yamauchi is a nutrition researcher. This is a…

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Added by Keiko Yamauchi on September 29, 2011 at 1:15pm — No Comments

Linda Schweizer Seeking breast cancer stories

I am in the beginning stages of writing a book on breast cancer.  I was diagnosed in May 2009, had lumpectomy in June 2009, bilateral mastectomy in July 2009. Started chemo August 2009.  Started Herceptin January 2010 and on January 25, 2011 was classified as CANCER FREE.  Throughout this whole process I kept feeling that there was a book inside of me begging to be written.  So I have started researching things I want to be in this book, and I have decided that I want to include handwritten… Continue

Added by Linda Schweizer on March 26, 2011 at 10:31pm — 1 Comment

Lisa Grey Nightmare Before Valentine’s Day

Breast cancer can really mess with a woman’s mind. Hair falls out.When it grows back, it is often very different from the hair she once had. Body parts have been lost or rearranged. Chemotherapy has likely changed her facial skin prematurely…now there are random age spots, and her skin has lost some elasticity.

When she looks in the mirror, she does not see…

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Added by Lisa Grey on January 21, 2011 at 8:20am — 1 Comment

Lisa Grey New Beginnings: Eating Right in 2011

January always makes me feel like I have a fresh start. This year is especially filled with hope for me. I’m starting the year with a trip to Disney World!!!!

And by the end of this year, I should be finishing my PhD. YES!!!

 

This year can be a fresh start for you, too. It doesn’t matter what last year was like. You’ll never have to re-live any bad days you’ve had – ever again. So try to let them go. Stress is no good for fighting cancer or any other…

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Added by Lisa Grey on January 8, 2011 at 9:44am — 1 Comment

Kimberley K. Davis The Pennies For Pink Toy Drive

We raised $30,000 dollars for cancer just from people donating spare pennies.  we helped 50children with free cancer treatments for a year, 20 women with breast cancer,  $1000 research, $2000went to the nicunit for premies,  and $200 went to The oncology department for other cancers.  I spent so much of my life focusing on what about me for Christmas and this year I didn't get a thing from my family and friends and when I saw how much Good we did to help these people that so desperately needed… Continue

Added by Kimberley K. Davis on December 30, 2010 at 10:53am — 2 Comments

Laurie Wilson Bilateral Mastectomy

I had a skin sparing Bilateral Mastectomy one year ago ,I'm almost at the end of reconstruction ,i have had 3 surgery's so far but i seem to keep having a feeling of soreness and rawness under the skin under the breast area it has been 8 months since the last surgery and i still have it, i was wondering if anyone else has had this problem and if so how long did it last ? I would love some feedback on this if anyone out there has felt this way.

Added by Laurie Wilson on November 6, 2010 at 3:21pm — No Comments

Lissa Levin Guntzelman Tamoxifen and ovarian cysts

I was diagnosed with DCIS, and had a mastectomy 18 years ago, followed by 5 years of tamoxifen. I had a rapidly growing cyst on one ovary less than 4 years later, and as that ovary was compromised by the cyst (benign), I had it removed, and with my health history, had the other ovary removed. I then developed cataracts in both eyes and had cataract surgery. I am familiar with the connection between tamoxifen and cataracts, but a survivor told me that ovarian cysts have been connected as well.… Continue

Added by Lissa Levin Guntzelman on September 15, 2010 at 10:55pm — No Comments

Kathy Morris They just don't care unless you have money or good insurance

They found a mass 3years ago in the left breast with a blackish out flow. now so much pain don't tell anyone last time got told "yes there is a mass come back with insurance so I left. Already have half my face parilized from the surgery to remove cancer( Basil Cell Adone and Porodided Gland) carsanoma. I hurt all the time now and can not say anything about it if I don't find work soon will lose the rental house we are in and I WILL NOT GO DOWN UNTIL I AM READY AND I AM NOT NOT NOT DONE… Continue

Added by Kathy Morris on August 13, 2010 at 1:12am — 2 Comments

Tammy Gorichky Tired and Scared

I am newly diagnosed 2 weeks with dcis stage 2. I am worn out from researching, consulting, and trying to formulate my medical plan for this disease. I am 52, with 3 children and 3 beautiful grandchildren. I am overloaded with information, and well meaning friends who have friends etc...argggg.

How much information do we have to gather to make a decision? I am hoping to hear from some others who are at my stage or maybe beyond...post surgery and what their choice was and experience. Anyone… Continue

Added by Tammy Gorichky on May 12, 2010 at 5:37pm — 7 Comments

Patty Greene Not sure what to call it

I decided I would like to blog. Why? not sure.....maybe to help me figure out something, or maybe just to share?. Who knows......Maybe it is for completely selfish reason.

My name is Patty. I am 52 years old.. On feb 26 2010, I was dx with breast cancer. DCIS and LCIS.....

I had my left breast removed last week, tomorrow I will go and get the pathology results and see if I am going to need any chemo or anything else. I pray that all will be well.......

So here is my… Continue

Added by Patty Greene on April 21, 2010 at 11:29pm — No Comments

Lee Blackwell plastic surgery

Hello, I am a breast cancer survivior for 3 yrs now. I am still going thru reconstruction due to my first plastic surgeon missed me up!! But, I found a wonderful doctor and very caring staff that I would recommend to everyone in the US and even outside the US. If you want to know more about him just ask. I joined pink-link, because I wanted to talk to others that are going thru what I am. thanks for reading.

Added by Lee Blackwell on February 12, 2010 at 10:26am — No Comments

Julia Whiteker Watch Survivors Kick up Their Heels!!!

This is a video of an flash mob dance we organized at my hospital to celebrate survivorship. It was so inspiring to be there and I wanted to share it with all of you. The dance was a surprise that a group of survivors and caregivers planned and practiced, and lots of people who were at the event were really surprised when we just busted out dancing. Several women who danced are stage 4, and some are still in primary treatment. Enjoy!…



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Added by Julia Whiteker on January 6, 2010 at 11:16am — No Comments

S justice Feeling Blessed

I had surgery a double masectomy on Dec 31 it is now Jan 4 the tubes are very annoying ....I am so happy that none of my lymph nodes had cancer in them....i go to doc tommorrow and i guess i will learn whats next for me and hopefully these tubes will be taken out.....other than that I feel great wish I could shower tho.....Thanks to everyone all over the world that prayed for me I know that alot of prayer warriors were there for me...Thanks to God im still alive and taking each day as a… Continue

Added by S justice on January 3, 2010 at 9:12pm — 1 Comment

Joe Nispel Thanksgiving

It has been 7 1/2 months since I lost my Cuddels to breast cancer. This is the first without her in 22 years. I am feeling lonely and depressed. I will be spending thanksgiving with my children and grandchildren. This will help to cope but a very important person will not be there.

Added by Joe Nispel on November 20, 2009 at 7:37pm — 1 Comment

DONNA RALL Just diagnosed 10/09

Just diagnosed with early stage DCIS in the right breast. Just had a lumpectomy yesterday. Incision not bad but feels like a lump above it where the wire was placed and that is sore. Is this common? Anyone else just starting out in treatment? Hoping to get the mammosite radiation for 5 days but dr says there may not be enough clearance from the area to the skin so may have to have the old 5 day a week for 5 week treatment. Hope not...mileage will kill me. Interested in speaking to others for… Continue

Added by DONNA RALL on November 14, 2009 at 8:54am — 2 Comments

Jackie Kannegieter reconstruction

I am looking for information on a back flap reconstruction surgery. I am considering both sides and am wanting information from someone who has been through this surgery

Added by Jackie Kannegieter on November 6, 2009 at 9:16am — 1 Comment

Joe Nispel Anniversary

Today would have been our 20 wedding anniversary. Happy Anniversary Cuddels!! I LOVE and MISS YOU!!!

Added by Joe Nispel on October 21, 2009 at 5:23am — No Comments

Joe Nispel Grieving Spouse

I lost my beautiful Cuddels to breast cancer april 2009. She waited to long to get treatment. We were married 19 years and together 21 years. oct 21 of this year would have been our 20 wedding anniversary. I want to congratulate all of the survivors and their families. You went through horrible pain. I am glad you survived. I want to remind all women out there not to wait to get checked. get regular checkups. Also husbands and children of cancer victims, please be very supportive. They need all… Continue

Added by Joe Nispel on October 16, 2009 at 5:57pm — No Comments

sue clark decision to make

diagnosed July 14 with early BC -had lumectomy with 0 nodes, thought radiation and then done. my labs came back with LCIS with a possibility it is both breast. had MRI of both breasts - showed suspicious cells in left also.. Now I have a decision regarding bilateral mastectomy, or have followup every 3-6 mos. I know I will not have any peace if I dont do the BMastectomy. praying for an answer. Sue

Added by sue clark on September 1, 2009 at 12:34pm — 1 Comment

Portia Allen On The Lady Rerun Show Tonight! All about Breast Cancer! 11:30 PM Call in Number 347-593-5386

Lady Rerun, daughter of TV Legend Fred Rerun Berry and host of hit online talk show, The Lady Rerun Show, is having a special show tonight about breast cancer! Will have a breast cancer survivor tell her amazing story and invite other survivors to call in and share their stories as well!

Listen Link www.blogtalkradio.com/reruns-daughter

Call In Show # 347-539-5386…



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Added by Portia Allen on August 25, 2009 at 3:09pm — No Comments

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