thanks for replying to my message - it was great to hear how well you both are doing now and its amazing that wendy had a baby thru all this- i'm totally ...
Does anybody know what type of breast cancer Linda McCartney had? From I understand it was a "nasty" disease, I don't how it was different than any other ...
I am a 28 year old grrl with breast cancer. I was actually referred to this site from my hubby. I was 27 when I was diagnosed (dx). I do routine exams because ...
hi to you too!!!<br>I am now 38 i was 36 when i was dx with stage 2 invasive carcinoma. I was dx on my birthday as well!!! At the time of dx i had a baby just...
I agree about those self exams! You should see some of the looks on faces when I tell them that I found my own lump! <br><br>I just had a profilactic ...
hi Bonnie,<br>Im Aggie and I am new to the group as well. I am a two year surviver of stage 2 breast ca with pos lymph nodes. i under went 4 treatments of ac...
try and call the american cancer society 1 800 4 cancer. there are so many support groups for patients AND FAMILY. When i was dx 2 years ago ( and i had three...
Hi there..and welcome to our group of great women who are out there to help others. I was older than you when I was dx with breast cancer..I was 37..still ...
Does anyone know of a good web site to purchase a good wig for decent $$? I'm really looking for wigs for African-Americans (cause I am one!) and I don't want...
aggie<br>its so strange how you got dx on your bday too. my name is kristi and found out about it on my 31st bday. it doesn't run in my family - i felt a lump...
Kim,<br><br>Mine took two weeks to the day to start falling out. The American Cancer Society should be able to help you locate an appropriate wig!<br><br>good...
Kristi,<br><br>I found that the waiting was the hardest. Good for you for pursuing the matter with your doctor. I was lucky. My doc felt my lump and wasn't too...
Hiya Kristi,<br><br>I've just read your message. I'm so sorry to hear your news. My prayers are with you.<br><br>I'm only 27 and my mum had breast cancer twice...
Becky,<br>This club is proof that no age is too young. If you go to susanlovemd.com (where Aggie's journal is posted) there is a story about a woman who was dx...
Kristi,<br>There's just something about birthdays, isn't it?<br>Good for you for pursuing things further....I work in the medical field and let me tell ...
My name is Danielle. I do not have breast cancer, nor am I a breast cancer survivor. I am, however, an aspiring novelist who wants to write stories that deal ...
Hi Danielle. I think it's great you're looking into writing about women going through breast cancer. I am 29 and almost done with my 6 months of chemo. I start...
Hey fellow warriors!!<br><br>I was so psyched to see this forum for young women! I've been familiar with Kelly's site for a few years, but this is really cool,...
Hi !<br> My name is Kris--I am an 8 year survivor with 2 recurrences under my belt but am still here to FIGHT!!! I was dx'd 1st at 39. I am older than all of...
Hello Everyone! <br>I have always been the strong one in my family unitl recently. 6 days ago, at age 19, after having pain in my breast for the past year, I...
Dear Shy,<br> I am a 29yr who was just diagnosed on Jan 22nd with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Stage II with no lymph node involvement. I have been through 3 ...
HAS ANY ONE HAD THIS DONE?I AM SCHEDULED FOR THIS ON 4-17-02. I HAD IMPLANT RECONSTRUCTION, I AM NOW HAVING REACTIONS TO IMPLANTS AND AM GOING FOR THE FLAP. ...
I had the tram reconstruction done in August of 95...and I am still satisified with the decision I made. They look very natural.<br>Good Luck,<br>Dee Nichols...
Its a longer recovery period than the other kinds of recontruction..I would ask your doctor. I know I wasn't feeling up to going back to work in 2 weeks..but I...
Thank you for your kind words, it's a little easier to know that there are others that I can talk to about what is happening, other than those that have never...
As far as recovery from the lumpectomy, honestly I am still recovering from it. I had my surgery on Jan. 30th. I was only suppose to be in the hospital ...