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First, please accept our sincere thanks for taking the time to join and post on The Breast Cancer Site Community, a part of the GreaterGood Network Community.
As of Tuesday, July 15, 2008, our BETA test of The Breast Cancer Site Community will come to a close.
What does this mean for you? As members of the original GreaterGood Network Community, you will still be able to access your member profiles and see all of your posts, blogs, photos, videos, and guest book entries under "My Content" in the left navigation. The main difference is that the breast cancer forums are no longer available; posts to forums may not be edited or added to, and the color and branding of the overall community will be purple for The Animal Rescue Site Community, which is continuing.
Your stories have touched many, and created a safe space for those living with cancer, survivors and supporters to share information, hope and support. We are honored that you allowed us to share with you in your joys and losses, fears and triumphs.
We are working to make sure you will again have a community available to you where you will continue to feel safe and heard. Your input is important to us - if you have any questions, comments or concerns, please email the community moderator, greatergood.moderator@gmail.com.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
The GreaterGood
We have all been touched by Breast Cancer, we have a loved one friend, neighbor or coworker who has dealt with cancer before, and have triumphed over the disease. Please share stories with us, advice, words of wisdom, or anything else that you would like to share.
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From:
Mogadore, OH
Registered:
5/8/08
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(4 of 4)
May 8, 2008 6:21 PM
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My mother, Beechie Mae, at the age of 46 discovered a lump in her right breast because it was sore. A mammogram found that the right breast contained fibrocystic lumps, but her LEFT breast contained cancer. She had a radical mastectomy on the left breast, and six years later had to go in and have a partial mastectomy on her right breast. Believe it or not, at the age of 74 she had to have the rest of the right breast taken off—that makes THREE mastectomies in one lifetime! All of her life she was such a fighter, overcoming these and many other obstacles with faith, determination, laughter and a lot of love. I believe a mammogram saved my mom’s life at 46, and we treasured every year we had with this amazing woman after she was diagnosed with cancer. She’d probably still be fighting today, but after battling complications from a septic infection for two years, her body finally gave out at the age of 80.
Pam Pirogowicz
Mogadore, OH
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From:
Canada
Registered:
1/8/08
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(3 of 4)
Jan 8, 2008 12:45 PM
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After seeing her OB/G in October, my Mother was prompted to go for a Mammogram. She was told several weeks later by our family doctor that they had found a lump in her right breast, and after having it checked, they told her she had Breast Cancer.
Within 2 weeks of being told she was admittied for day surgery and had a lumpectomy as well as having 5 Lymph Nodes removed for Biopsy. Yesterday she was told by the Surgeon that the Biopsy had come back negative for all 5 Nodes!!! We know she still has alot ahead of her with radiation treatments and medication, but she says it is a road she will glady travel, consider it a blessing because the surgery was succesful. She has sworn not to pull out anymore grey hairs when they come in, because if she can have enough years here to have a head of grey hair, she will consider each one a badge of honour.
I now know that I have to become more educated with Breast Cancer because I amat risk, and will educate my daughter as she grows. I am so thankful that my Mom is okay!!!
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From:
MN
Registered:
1/8/08
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Jan 8, 2008 10:31 AM
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I was diagnosed with cervical cancer almost 20 years ago. I have been cancer free and did not require chemo or radiation. I wish that I had been as brave as my grandmother seemed when she was faced with breast cancer a few years later.
She had a full mastectomy of her breast (not sure which one) and always faced the problems it caused (sliding "floppies" as she called them) with a smile or a laugh.
About 14 years ago she decided to have breast augmentation and a tummy tuck. They used her own tissue to rebuild her breast. Grandpa was all for it. "If it makes you happy dear then you go right ahead." was his reply to her asking him.
Unfortunately they both ended up in the hospital at the same time as he was suffering from diabetes complications "but not in the same room!" This caused the family to bounce back and forth between rooms to spend time with them both. We were shushed more than once by the nurses.
When it came time for Grandma and Grandpa to go home we came to pick them up. Grandpa was in Grandma's room waiting for us. On the Note board was written a note from her doctor for all to see, "You are now the proud owner of two completely natural perfect B cup breasts."
Grandpa saw the look on my face when I read it and said, "They'd better be or that doc and I will be having a little talk. But that will have to wait til we get home so I can judge it for myself."
Grandma and I both laughed.
Grandpa died not too long after that and Grandma told me that he did indeed approve of the job done the year before. I told Grandma that I was glad he got to enjoy them with her for a time. "Me too," she laughed. She has been cancer free since also and is still enjoying life.
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From:
Seattle, WA
Registered:
11/6/07
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Nov 6, 2007 12:51 AM
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We have all been touched by Breast Cancer, we have a loved one friend, neighbor or coworker who has dealt with cancer before, and have triumphed over the disease. Please share stories with us, advice, words of wisdom, or anything else that you would like to share.
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