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TexasBushwhacker

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43. Sometimes they do chemo first now

Fri Jul 21, 2023, 05:18 PM

Jul 2023

The logic is that if they do chemo and the masses shrink, then 1) the chemo is effective and 2) the surgery doesn't have to be as extreme.

My mother was diagnosed in 1994 and died in 2004. They have SO MANY other treatments now. But I dread getting my mammogram every year. I always pick out wigs while I'm waiting for the results. So far I'm good.

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Thanks everyone for being so caring and supportive, I am so grateful. Got the results back [View all] LiberalLoner Jul 2023 OP

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Wow!!! I admire your outlook. Best vibes. LakeArenal Jul 2023 #6

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Take care. My lady friend went through this 2 years ago. Lumpectomy, Silent Type Jul 2023 #7

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Yes, one step at a time. We are here for you. I think you can beat it! LoisB Jul 2023 #8

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Don't cry. You will survive this. Polly Hennessey Jul 2023 #10

Thank you! ❤️ actually haven't cried yet. Handling the news pretty well. LiberalLoner Jul 2023 #23

Hugs. Best wishes. viva la Jul 2023 #11

Thank you! ❤️ me too! LiberalLoner Jul 2023 #24

Hugs. Hoping your treatment gets results, Lib. ancianita Jul 2023 #12

Thank you so much ❤️ LiberalLoner Jul 2023 #25

Wishing you the best. Several friends have been through breast cancer, and I'm happy to say Lonestarblue Jul 2023 #13

Thank you so much! ❤️ LiberalLoner Jul 2023 #26

I had what sounds like your diagnosis. The doctor did a lumpectomy at the time. I hope the course Karadeniz Jul 2023 #27

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Did they tell you deRien Jul 2023 #28

The doctor said my masses were both fairly small, but said I would LiberalLoner Jul 2023 #34

One step at a time -- you will get thru this Hekate Jul 2023 #29

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Wishing you the best. Old Crank Jul 2023 #30

Thank you ❤️ LiberalLoner Jul 2023 #36

I had much the same feelings about my breast cancer & surgery. lark Jul 2023 #31

Oh I am sorry for what you went through but glad you beat the cancer LiberalLoner Jul 2023 #37

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Wishing you improving health, LiberalLoner! pazzyanne Jul 2023 #39

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Thank you so much! I am so grateful for all of you here! ❤️ LiberalLoner Jul 2023 #68

Yes. One step at a time and then one day at a time. Solly Mack Jul 2023 #41

Thank you so much! ❤️ yeah, having MS I totally get it about resting... LiberalLoner Jul 2023 #69

Holding you in our DU heart! cilla4progress Jul 2023 #42

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Sometimes they do chemo first now TexasBushwhacker Jul 2023 #43

Oh I hope you never need to use those wigs. 🙏 thank you. ❤️ LiberalLoner Jul 2023 #71

I sincerely hope you get the medical and emotional support needed to deal with this. Hang tough. Evolve Dammit Jul 2023 #44

Thank you so very much! ❤️ LiberalLoner Jul 2023 #72

One way or another it can be beaten. Don't allow the cancer to become you: be a person with ... marble falls Jul 2023 #45

I'm still a soldier deep down and I will fight this like one! ❤️ LiberalLoner Jul 2023 #73

You know how to do it! Embrace the suck and squeeze the hell out of it! marble falls Jul 2023 #79

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You are a true Warrior Woman, LiberalLoner. You are a Force to be reckoned with. thatcrowwoman Jul 2023 #101

Thank you so so much! You are so wonderful! ❤️❤️❤️ LiberalLoner Jul 2023 #110

Sending positive vibes! forgotmylogin Jul 2023 #46

Thank you so much for giving me hope! ❤️ LiberalLoner Jul 2023 #74

My mother and my sil beat this disease. 58Sunliner Jul 2023 #47

Thank you so much for giving me hope! ❤️ LiberalLoner Jul 2023 #75

You are welcome! 58Sunliner Jul 2023 #107

Thank you so much! The weird thing is I have MS so my immune system is already in overdrive... LiberalLoner Jul 2023 #111

I have an immune disorder as well, 58Sunliner Jul 2023 #117

Oh, very good, I will try that! I need to see if I can find it on Amazon... LiberalLoner Jul 2023 #118

P.S. I'm sorry you have an immune system disorder...Epstein Barr causes such damage, hope they LiberalLoner Jul 2023 #119

Thanks. I was also diagnosed as having MS, but I have only had one episode. 58Sunliner Jul 2023 #120

Thank you! ❤️ LiberalLoner Jul 2023 #121

Hugs to you, LiberalLoner. thatcrowwoman Jul 2023 #48

Thank you so so much, you are the kindest person ever! ❤️❤️❤️ LiberalLoner Jul 2023 #76

Meet with your oncologist first! colorado_ufo Jul 2023 #49

Thank you so much! I am honestly very ignorant of the process so I can use advice. ❤️ LiberalLoner Jul 2023 #77

PM me, if I can help. Diagnosed 2018. colorado_ufo Jul 2023 #85

Thank you so much! I hope it will never return! ❤️ LiberalLoner Jul 2023 #87

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I am an 11 year survivor. TNNurse Jul 2023 #51

Thank you so much for the advice and sharing your experience! ❤️❤️❤️gives me hope! ❤️ LiberalLoner Jul 2023 #80

3 women in my family are cancer survivors Javaman Jul 2023 #52

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Everyone's Cancer is Different, but Shana Jul 2023 #54

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I'm pulling for you. stage left Jul 2023 #58

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Best wishes. My mom had breast cancer, and she did beat it. PatrickforB Jul 2023 #59

I'm sorry for the loss of your Mom. 🙏 thank you so much for this kind message of hope! ❤️ LiberalLoner Jul 2023 #91

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It's scary as hell when it happens to you. 1WorldHope Jul 2023 #61

Thank you so so much for your kind words and for sharing your experience, it gives me hope. ❤️ LiberalLoner Jul 2023 #89

Hope is how we get through everyday sometimes. 1WorldHope Jul 2023 #105

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I have never had breast surgery but soldierant Jul 2023 #62

Oh my goodness that sounds like one heck of an experience! Thank you for sharing it, I wish you good LiberalLoner Jul 2023 #88

My surgeon mde it much easier by helping me prepare soldierant Jul 2023 #106

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My scar was the other way - soldierant Jul 2023 #109

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My mom was diagnosed at age 77. She underwent surgery, radiation, & chemo. bullwinkle428 Jul 2023 #65

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what the posters said down below. AllaN01Bear Jul 2023 #99

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You hang in there, my friend. calimary Jul 2023 #104

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Saw the biopsy pathology report. Grade 2, moderately aggressive. LiberalLoner Jul 2023 #122