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My Breast Cancer Timeline of Treatments
My breast cancer timeline: Oct 17 - Found a lump Oct 24 - Mammogram, ultrasound Oct 31 - MRI, biopsy, confirmed breast cancer Nov 6 - Dr...


What to Expect During Your First AC Chemo Treatment for Breast Cancer
February 15, 2014 Journal Dump #016 My combination of chemotherapy will include: AC → T: doxorubicin (Adriamycin) and cyclophosphamide...


Free Inspirational Breast Cancer Phone Wallpaper
I am a graphic designer. I love to design pretty things. I also love to inspire and bring people smiles and laughs! Here is an...


Chemo Port Surgery for Breast Cancer Treatment
January 2, 2013 Journal Dump #014 WOW what a week! Today is Thursday and I am completely exhausted! But the good news is that I am...


I Will Be Forever Known as the Girl with Cancer
December 27, 2013 Journal Dump #013 The stress of the holidays is over and I can return to putting my focus on recovery. Like many...


Life After Bilateral Mastectomy: Coping with Post-Surgery Challenges and Embracing Small Victories
December 20, 2013 Journal Dump #012 Today, it has been 11 days since my surgery (bilateral mastectomy). It’s 6:35am and I woke up about...


Drains After a Mastectomy
December 15, 2013 Journal Dump #011 After my bilateral mastectomy, 4 drains were installed, 2 on each side. They don't hurt but they are...


Pain Management & Medication After Surgery
December 14, 2013 Journal Dump #010 It’s 02:16 am and I slowly pry my tired eyes open. My hands gently lift to my chest, which is in so...


Capsular Contracture Surgery Video and Results
May 27, 2016 Journal Dump #077 PART 3 One week after my implant replacement surgery due to capsular contracture. I saw my doctor one week...


Capsular Contracture Surgery to Replace Breast Cancer Implants
May 23, 2016 Journal Dump #078 PART 2 When I learned that I was going to need surgery to repair the reconstructed breast that was exposed...


Capsular Contracture - When the Breast Implant Fails
February 29, 2016 Journal Dump #075 Part 1 It's been 2 years, one month and 20 days since I had my double mastectomy. Life is good....


I Had a Bilateral Mastectomy
December 12, 2013 Journal Dump #009 Today is Thursday, December 12, 2013. Three days ago I had a bilateral (double) mastectomy with...


My Mastectomy Surgery Hospital Packing List
December 7, 2013 Journal Dump #008 Today is Saturday and I am having my bilateral mastectomy on Monday. I have driven myself crazy with...


Central New York Breast Cancer Resource Guide for 2016
Published in January 2016, I created this Breast Cancer Resource Guide specific for Central New York to help anyone in the area find...


Central New York Breast Cancer Resource Guide for 2015
Published in December 2014, I created this Breast Cancer Resource Guide specific for Central New York to help anyone in the area find...
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