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    Radiation (External radiation ): today is my third treatment and i'm already red. i'm also very tired, but that may be the anemia.

    almost 8 years ago
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    has anyone had a plastic surgery to correct asymmetry from a partial mastectomy with radiation?

    almost 8 years ago
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    Decision Point: when i went to the radiation oncologist, she advised me that the margins were clear by less than 1mm. she once again asked me if i wanted a right total mastectomy because now an extra month of radiation would have to be added. i am also now very anemic (which explains why i'm am so tired).

    i broke down on the way to work this morning because all of a sudden it hit me everything that has happened and could happen. at this point i want this over and i am thinking about having the mastectomy. i wouldn't have to follow with chemo or radiation.

    almost 8 years ago
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    Celebration (clean margins this time!!!): whee! elation! celebration!

    almost 8 years ago
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    Procedure or Surgery (Lumpectomy): This recovery went better than the first. No nausea or vomiting. Denise was with me :)

    almost 8 years ago
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    Oh No (Cancer has spread/Metastasized): another surgery is scheduled for this thursday. more cancer was found on the margins of a non-targeted piece.

    almost 8 years ago
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      DaveWaz

      We are supporting you every step.

      almost 8 years ago

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