8 years ago

It was 8 years ago today (15Feb2013) that I was getting ready to go to the hospital to have my mastectomy and lymph node dissection. That seems so long ago but very real in my mind. My breast patient navigator had been invited by my surgeon to attend my surgery. She met me in the preop area and we shared a good talk. The last thing I recall …

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personal research paper reviser

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My Prostate Cancer Journey

I live in Minnesota. I was 56 when I was diagnosed in August, 2016, my initial PSA was 58.95 ng/ml, my Gleason Score was 7a, and I was staged T3b. My initial treatment choice was Surgery (Robotic Laparoscopic Prostatectomy) and my current treatment choice is ADT-Androgen Deprivation (Hormone) (Monotherapy) (Firmagon). My full experience is docum…

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Hope

In 1991, I was diagnosed with Stage 4 non-Hodgkins lymphoma in my thymus that had spread to my left lung. After surgery and chemo, Dr. Senecal suggested I have a bone marrow transplant. It was a miracle for me. This month I am celebrating my 28 year Anniversary of being free from lymphoma. Thank you Dr. Senecal! You are the best doctor ever.

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Blessed

I have been so blessed to be in the Care of Northwest Medical Specialties.
I am “Cancer Free”. The loving care and compassion at NW MED is amazing! Hugs to Northwest Medical Specialties. They are my Hero’s.

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From My Diagnosis To Being A Survivor

My cancer journey starts out most likely the way many cancer victims start. There is nothing comparable to people hearing the terrible phrase “You have cancer”. I was numb for weeks, it seemed so surreal.

When I was first diagnosed with uterine cancer, I purposed myself to learn about staging and treatment options. Secondly, I sought out o…

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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic ovary syndrome is a hormonal disorder common in women. It is also known as Stein-Leventhal syndrome. Women with PCOS produce higher amounts of male hormones than usual. It is a common hormonal disorder that causes different symptoms of reproductive age. Women who have PCOS may have infrequent or prolong menstrual period. The ovaries m…

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Stage 4 No More

In November 2015 I was diagnosed with Stage 4, Triple Positive, Invasive Ductal Metastatic Breast Cancer. I had a LOT of bone involvement, tumors in my liver and LOTS of lymph nodes. My PET scan looked like a Christmas Tree. I started my treatments with 10 rounds of radiation to a bone in my pelvis and a few vertebrae they were afraid would …

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Reactions from People

When someone hears That I have breast cancer and had to have Mastectomy, I get that look then a comment “Men don’t get Breast Cancer”
So then I have to give statics and reasoning and Stating Men Have Breasts too. At first saying you get the Yeah right laughter then are you serious? So I will pull up my shirt and show my scar. I get that EEeyouu…

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A solution for the breast itch that can't be scratched!

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