Member Since: May 17, 2008
Last Login: May 19, 2008
Birthday: December 20, 1971
Location: Huntsville, AL United States
Occupation: NURSE
Biography
Diagnosis
| Diagnosis: | Dx 7/18/2006, IDC, 2cm, Stage I, Grade 3, 0/2 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2- |
| Diagnosed: | July 18, 2006 |
| Type: | Invasive or Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma |
| Recurrent? | No recurrence |
| Metastatic? | No |
| Stage: | Stage I |
| Lymph Nodes Removed: | 2 |
| Positive Lymph Nodes: | 0 |
| Tumor Size: | 2cm-2.9cm |
| Tumor Grade: | Grade 3 or high grade |
| Hormone Receptor Status: | Tumor does not have estrogen or progesterone receptors |
| HER2/neu Status: | Tumor does not have an excess of HER2/neu receptors or genes |
Recent Posts by maggie1984
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Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + Recurrence and Metastatic Disease, Created: May 17, 2008 06:04 pm
HAIR LOSSThree weeks after treatment I started fixing my hair and noticed it falling out! I shaved it. I was invigorating to me. My work suggested I wear a wig but that was not for me. I did buy an expensive one and no itching. But most of the time I wore a bandana or a scrub cap. Most scrub places have these they are made by Dickies and they don't form to your head. Most of the time during winter a would wear a tobbogin. I got really creative in buying funky hats. My friend who went through this before me had an earring and hat party. I had no problem with losing my hair. When I went for chemo, everyone there had on scratchy wigs til I would take off my bandana and then they would go bald. Be comfortable for you. Let them stare!!!! You are beautiful!!!!! Dx 7/18/2006, IDC, 2cm, Stage I, Grade 3, 0/2 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2- |
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Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + Recurrence and Metastatic Disease, Created: May 17, 2008 05:54 pm
Fear over upcoming mastectomy and node dissectionStay strong!!!! Bp is checked in the legs. Dx 7/18/2006, IDC, 2cm, Stage I, Grade 3, 0/2 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2- |
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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Breast Reconstruction, Created: May 17, 2008 05:39 pm
Unbelievable Nipple Cost!!!Look in your insurance book. Insurance covers all of the recon fees as long as it has a breast cancer diagnoisis. Dx 7/18/2006, IDC, 2cm, Stage I, Grade 3, 0/2 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2- |
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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Breast Reconstruction, Created: May 17, 2008 05:35 pm
do your implants move?Yes. the only time I were a bra is when I work out. Sometimes mine hurt at the incision site. I guess it is phantom boob pain. LOL! My friend has saline and her's move around all the time!!! Dx 7/18/2006, IDC, 2cm, Stage I, Grade 3, 0/2 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2- |
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Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + IDC (Invasive Ductal Carcinoma), Created: May 17, 2008 04:59 pm
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Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + IDC (Invasive Ductal Carcinoma), Created: May 17, 2008 04:59 pm
Diagnosed TodayHello, I am one year out from ER/PR negative IDC Grade III no node involvement HER2. I come from a long family history of breast cancer in which none survived. (1970-84) First and foremost, find an oncologist and nurse that fit your needs. You need someone who doesn't want to fly out of the door after your 15 mintues, who will answer your questions. Remember to write down questions before seeing them! Stay positive!!!!!! Find comedy in everything. I looked at this diagnoisis with a challenge-IT IS NOT GOING TO WIN!!!!! I choose myself to have a bilateral masectomy with reconstruction. My boobs were not bad before but they are wonderful now. I am a nurse who works with alot of different patients and I always tell them discuss it with 2 opinions not one. Me, myself it was the right choice for me. Nutrition plays an important role in your wellbeing. Read everything about nutrition that you can. Knowledge is power!!!!! I had chemo first then surgery-it is alot easier that way. You don't have any limitations on being comfortable while going through chemo. (lying on stomach or sides) I had 4 of two kinds then 4 of another. It wasn't really all that bad. It did not restrict anything that I normally did. The thing with chemo-no hair products (saves money) not having to do your hair (if your loose it). Not having to shave!!!!!!!!! |
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Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + IDC (Invasive Ductal Carcinoma), Created: May 17, 2008 04:59 pm
Diagnosed TodayHello, I am one year out from ER/PR negative IDC Grade III no node involvement HER2. I come from a long family history of breast cancer in which none survived. (1970-84) First and foremost, find an oncologist and nurse that fit your needs. You need someone who doesn't want to fly out of the door after your 15 mintues, who will answer your questions. Remember to write down questions before seeing them! Stay positive!!!!!! Find comedy in everything. I looked at this diagnoisis with a challenge-IT IS NOT GOING TO WIN!!!!! I choose myself to have a bilateral masectomy with reconstruction. My boobs were not bad before but they are wonderful now. I am a nurse who works with alot of different patients and I always tell them discuss it with 2 opinions not one. Me, myself it was the right choice for me. Nutrition plays an important role in your wellbeing. Read everything about nutrition that you can. Knowledge is power!!!!! I had chemo first then surgery-it is alot easier that way. You don't have any limitations on being comfortable while going through chemo. (lying on stomach or sides) I had 4 of two kinds then 4 of another. It wasn't really all that bad. It did not restrict anything that I normally did. The thing with chemo-no hair products (saves money) not having to do your hair (if your loose it). Not having t |
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Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + IDC (Invasive Ductal Carcinoma), Created: May 17, 2008 04:59 pm
Diagnosed TodayHello, I am one year out from ER/PR negative IDC Grade III no node involvement HER2. I come from a long family history of breast cancer in which none survived. (1970-84) First and foremost, find an oncologist and nurse that fit your needs. You need someone who doesn't want to fly out of the door after your 15 mintues, who will answer your questions. Remember to write down questions before seeing them! Stay positive!!!!!! Find comedy in everything. I looked at this diagnoisis with a challenge-IT IS NOT GOING TO WIN!!!!! I choose myself to have a bilateral masectomy with reconstruction. My boobs were not bad before but they are wonderful now. I am a nurse who works with alot of different patients and I always tell them discuss it with 2 opinions not one. Me, myself it was the right choice for me. Nutrition plays an important role in your wellbeing. Read everything about nutrition that you can. Knowledge is power!!!!! I had chemo first then surgery-it is alot easier that way. You don't have any limitations on being comfortable while going through chemo. (lying on stomach or sides) I had 4 of two kinds then 4 of another. It wasn't really all that bad. It did not restrict anything that I normally did. The thing with chemo-no hair products (saves money) not |
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Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + IDC (Invasive Ductal Carcinoma), Created: May 17, 2008 04:59 pm
Diagnosed TodayHello, I am one year out from ER/PR negative IDC Grade III no node involvement HER2. I come from a long family history of breast cancer in which none survived. (1970-84) First and foremost, find an oncologist and nurse that fit your needs. You need someone who doesn't want to fly out of the door after your 15 mintues, who will answer your questions. Remember to write down questions before seeing them! Stay positive!!!!!! Find comedy in everything. I looked at this diagnoisis with a challenge-IT IS NOT GOING TO WIN!!!!! I choose myself to have a bilateral masectomy with reconstruction. My boobs were not bad before but they are wonderful now. I am a nurse who works with alot of different patients and I always tell them discuss it with 2 opinions not one. Me, myself it was the right choice for me. Nutrition plays an important role in your wellbeing. Read everything about nutrition that you can. Knowledge is power!!!!! I had chemo first then surgery-it is alot easier that way. You don't have any limitations on being comfortable while going through chemo. (lying on stomach or sides) I had 4 of two kinds then 4 of another. It wasn't really all that bad. It did not restrict anything that I normally did. The thing with chemo-no hair products (saves money) not having to do your hair (if your loose it). |
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Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + IDC (Invasive Ductal Carcinoma), Created: May 17, 2008 04:59 pm
Diagnosed TodayHello, I am one year out from ER/PR negative IDC Grade III no node involvement HER2. I come from a long family history of breast cancer in which none survived. (1970-84) First and foremost, find an oncologist and nurse that fit your needs. You need someone who doesn't want to fly out of the door after your 15 mintues, who will answer your questions. Remember to write down questions before seeing them! Stay positive!!!!!! Find comedy in everything. I looked at this diagnoisis with a challenge-IT IS NOT GOING TO WIN!!!!! I choose myself to have a bilateral masectomy with reconstruction. My boobs were not bad before but they are wonderful now. I am a nurse who works with alot of different patients and I always tell them discuss it with 2 opinions not one. Me, myself it was the right choice for me. Nutrition plays an important role in your wellbeing. Read everything about nutrition that you can. Knowledge is power!!!!! I had chemo first then surgery-it is alot easier that way. You don't have any limitations on being comfortable while going through chemo. (lying on stomach or sides) I had 4 of two kinds then 4 of another. It wasn't really all that bad. It did not restrict anything that I normally did. The thing with chemo-no hair products (saves money) not having to do your |
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Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + IDC (Invasive Ductal Carcinoma), Created: May 17, 2008 04:59 pm
Diagnosed TodayHello, I am one year out from ER/PR negative IDC Grade III no node involvement HER2. I come from a long family history of breast cancer in which none survived. (1970-84) First and foremost, find an oncologist and nurse that fit your needs. You need someone who doesn't want to fly out of the door after your 15 mintues, who will answer your questions. Remember to write down questions before seeing them! Stay positive!!!!!! Find comedy in everything. I looked at this diagnoisis with a challenge-IT IS NOT GOING TO WIN!!!!! I choose myself to have a bilateral masectomy with reconstruction. My boobs were not bad before but they are wonderful now. I am a nurse who works with alot of different patients and I always tell them discuss it with 2 opinions not one. Me, myself it was the right choice for me. Nutrition plays an important role in your wellbeing. Read everything about nutrition that you can. Knowledge is power!!!!! I had chemo first then surgery-it is alot easier that way. You don't have any limitations on being comfortable while going through chemo. (lying on stomach or sides) I had 4 of two kinds then 4 of another. It wasn't really all that bad. It did not restrict anything that I normally did. The thing with chemo-no hair products (saves money) |
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Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + IDC (Invasive Ductal Carcinoma), Created: May 17, 2008 04:59 pm
Diagnosed TodayHello, I am one year out from ER/PR negative IDC Grade III no node involvement HER2. I come from a long family history of breast cancer in which none survived. (1970-84) First and foremost, find an oncologist and nurse that fit your needs. You need someone who doesn't want to fly out of the door after your 15 mintues, who will answer your questions. Remember to write down questions before seeing them! Stay positive!!!!!! Find comedy in everything. I looked at this diagnoisis with a challenge-IT IS NOT GOING TO WIN!!!!! I choose myself to have a bilateral masectomy with reconstruction. My boobs were not bad before but they are wonderful now. I am a nurse who works with alot of different patients and I always tell them discuss it with 2 opinions not one. Me, myself it was the right choice for me. Nutrition plays an important role in your wellbeing. Read everything about nutrition that you can. Knowledge is power!!!!! I had chemo first then surgery-it is alot easier that way. You don't have any limitations on being comfortable while going through chemo. (lying on stomach or sides) I had 4 of two kinds then 4 of another. It wasn't really all that bad. It did not restrict anything that I normally did. The thing with chemo-no hair products |
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Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + IDC (Invasive Ductal Carcinoma), Created: May 17, 2008 04:59 pm
Diagnosed TodayHello, I am one year out from ER/PR negative IDC Grade III no node involvement HER2. I come from a long family history of breast cancer in which none survived. (1970-84) First and foremost, find an oncologist and nurse that fit your needs. You need someone who doesn't want to fly out of the door after your 15 mintues, who will answer your questions. Remember to write down questions before seeing them! Stay positive!!!!!! Find comedy in everything. I looked at this diagnoisis with a challenge-IT IS NOT GOING TO WIN!!!!! I choose myself to have a bilateral masectomy with reconstruction. My boobs were not bad before but they are wonderful now. I am a nurse who works with alot of different patients and I always tell them discuss it with 2 opinions not one. Me, myself it was the right choice for me. Nutrition plays an important role in your wellbeing. Read everything about nutrition that you can. Knowledge is power!!!!! I had chemo first then surgery-it is alot easier that way. You don't have any limitations on being comfortable while going through chemo. (lying on stomach or sides) I had 4 of two kinds then 4 of another. It wasn't really all that bad. It did not restrict anything that I normally did. The thing with chemo-no hair products (saves money) not having to do your hair (if your loose it). Not |
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Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + IDC (Invasive Ductal Carcinoma), Created: May 17, 2008 04:59 pm
Diagnosed TodayHello, I am one year out from ER/PR negative IDC Grade III no node involvement HER2. I come from a long family history of breast cancer in which none survived. (1970-84) First and foremost, find an oncologist and nurse that fit your needs. You need someone who doesn't want to fly out of the door after your 15 mintues, who will answer your questions. Remember to write down questions before seeing them! Stay positive!!!!!! Find comedy in everything. I looked at this diagnoisis with a challenge-IT IS NOT GOING TO WIN!!!!! I choose myself to have a bilateral masectomy with reconstruction. My boobs were not bad before but they are wonderful now. I am a nurse who works with alot of different patients and I always tell them discuss it with 2 opinions not one. Me, myself it was the right choice for me. Nutrition plays an important role in your wellbeing. Read everything about nutrition that you can. Knowledge is power!!!!! I had chemo first then surgery-it is alot easier that way. You don't have any limitations on being comfortable while going through chemo. (lying on stomach or sides) I had 4 of two kinds then 4 of another. It wasn't really all that bad. It did not restrict anything that I normally did. The thing with chemo-no hair products (saves money) not having to do your hair (if your loose |
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Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + IDC (Invasive Ductal Carcinoma), Created: May 17, 2008 04:59 pm
Diagnosed TodayHello, I am one year out from ER/PR negative IDC Grade III no node involvement HER2. I come from a long family history of breast cancer in which none survived. (1970-84) First and foremost, find an oncologist and nurse that fit your needs. You need someone who doesn't want to fly out of the door after your 15 mintues, who will answer your questions. Remember to write down questions before seeing them! Stay positive!!!!!! Find comedy in everything. I looked at this diagnoisis with a challenge-IT IS NOT GOING TO WIN!!!!! I choose myself to have a bilateral masectomy with reconstruction. My boobs were not bad before but they are wonderful now. I am a nurse who works with alot of different patients and I always tell them discuss it with 2 opinions not one. Me, myself it was the right choice for me. Nutrition plays an important role in your wellbeing. Read everything about nutrition that you can. Knowledge is power!!!!! I had chemo first then surgery-it is alot easier that way. You don't have any limitations on being comfortable while going through chemo. (lying on stomach or sides) I had 4 of two kinds then 4 of another. It wasn't really all that bad. It did not restrict anything that I normally did. The thing with chemo-no hair products (saves money) not having to do your hair (if your loose it. |
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Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + IDC (Invasive Ductal Carcinoma), Created: May 17, 2008 04:59 pm
Diagnosed TodayHello, I am one year out from ER/PR negative IDC Grade III no node involvement HER2. I come from a long family history of breast cancer in which none survived. (1970-84) First and foremost, find an oncologist and nurse that fit your needs. You need someone who doesn't want to fly out of the door after your 15 mintues, who will answer your questions. Remember to write down questions before seeing them! Stay positive!!!!!! Find comedy in everything. I looked at this diagnoisis with a challenge-IT IS NOT GOING TO WIN!!!!! I choose myself to have a bilateral masectomy with reconstruction. My boobs were not bad before but they are wonderful now. I am a nurse who works with alot of different patients and I always tell them discuss it with 2 opinions not one. Me, myself it was the right choice for me. Nutrition plays an important role in your wellbeing. Read everything about nutrition that you can. Knowledge is power!!!!! I had chemo first then surgery-it is alot easier that way. You don't have any limitations on being comfortable while going through chemo. (lying on stomach or sides) I had 4 of two kinds then 4 of another. It wasn't really all that bad. It did not restrict anything that I normally did. The thing with chemo-no hair products (saves money) not having to do your hair (if your |
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Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + IDC (Invasive Ductal Carcinoma), Created: May 17, 2008 04:59 pm
Diagnosed TodayHello, I am one year out from ER/PR negative IDC Grade III no node involvement HER2. I come from a long family history of breast cancer in which none survived. (1970-84) First and foremost, find an oncologist and nurse that fit your needs. You need someone who doesn't want to fly out of the door after your 15 mintues, who will answer your questions. Remember to write down questions before seeing them! Stay positive!!!!!! Find comedy in everything. I looked at this diagnoisis with a challenge-IT IS NOT GOING TO WIN!!!!! I choose myself to have a bilateral masectomy with reconstruction. My boobs were not bad before but they are wonderful now. I am a nurse who works with alot of different patients and I always tell them discuss it with 2 opinions not one. Me, myself it was the right choice for me. Nutrition plays an important role in your wellbeing. Read everything about nutrition that you can. Knowledge is power!!!!! I had chemo first then surgery-it is alot easier that way. You don't have any limitations on being comfortable while going through chemo. (lying on stomach or sides) I had 4 of two kinds then 4 of another. It wasn't really all that bad. It did not restrict anything that I normally did. The thing with chemo-no hair products (saves money) not having to do your hair (if your loose it). Not having to |
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Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + IDC (Invasive Ductal Carcinoma), Created: May 17, 2008 04:59 pm
Diagnosed TodayHello, I am one year out from ER/PR negative IDC Grade III no node involvement HER2. I come from a long family history of breast cancer in which none survived. (1970-84) First and foremost, find an oncologist and nurse that fit your needs. You need someone who doesn't want to fly out of the door after your 15 mintues, who will answer your questions. Remember to write down questions before seeing them! Stay positive!!!!!! Find comedy in everything. I looked at this diagnoisis with a challenge-IT IS NOT GOING TO WIN!!!!! I choose myself to have a bilateral masectomy with reconstruction. My boobs were not bad before but they are wonderful now. I am a nurse who works with alot of different patients and I always tell them discuss it with 2 opinions not one. Me, myself it was the right choice for me. Nutrition plays an important role in your wellbeing. Read everything about nutrition that you can. Knowledge is power!!!!! I had chemo first then surgery-it is alot easier that way. You don't have any limitations on being comfortable while going through chemo. (lying on stomach or sides) I had 4 of two kinds then 4 of another. It wasn't really all that bad. It did not restrict anything that I normally did. The |
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Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + IDC (Invasive Ductal Carcinoma), Created: May 17, 2008 04:59 pm
Diagnosed TodayHello, I am one year out from ER/PR negative IDC Grade III no node involvement HER2. I come from a long family history of breast cancer in which none survived. (1970-84) First and foremost, find an oncologist and nurse that fit your needs. You need someone who doesn't want to fly out of the door after your 15 mintues, who will answer your questions. Remember to write down questions before seeing them! Stay positive!!!!!! Find comedy in everything. I looked at this diagnoisis with a challenge-IT IS NOT GOING TO WIN!!!!! I choose myself to have a bilateral masectomy with reconstruction. My boobs were not bad before but they are wonderful now. I am a nurse who works with alot of different patients and I always tell them discuss it with 2 opinions not one. Me, myself it was the right choice for me. Nutrition plays an important role in your wellbeing. Read everything about nutrition that you can. Knowledge is power!!!!! I had chemo first then surgery-it is alot easier that way. You don't have any limitations on being comfortable while going through chemo. (lying on stomach or sides) I had 4 of two kinds then 4 of another. It wasn't really all that bad. It did not restrict anything that I normally did. The thing with chemo-no |
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Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + IDC (Invasive Ductal Carcinoma), Created: May 17, 2008 04:59 pm
Diagnosed TodayHello, I am one year out from ER/PR negative IDC Grade III no node involvement HER2. I come from a long family history of breast cancer in which none survived. (1970-84) First and foremost, find an oncologist and nurse that fit your needs. You need someone who doesn't want to fly out of the door after your 15 mintues, who will answer your questions. Remember to write down questions before seeing them! Stay positive!!!!!! Find comedy in everything. I looked at this diagnoisis with a challenge-IT IS NOT GOING TO WIN!!!!! I choose myself to have a bilateral masectomy with reconstruction. My boobs were not bad before but they are wonderful now. I am a nurse who works with alot of different patients and I always tell them discuss it with 2 opinions not one. Me, myself it was the right choice for me. Nutrition plays an important role in your wellbeing. Read everything about nutrition that you can. Knowledge is power!!!!! I had chemo first then surgery-it is alot easier that way. You don't have any limitations on being comfortable while going through chemo. (lying on stomach or sides) I had 4 of two kinds then 4 of another. It wasn't really all that bad. It did not restrict anything that I normally did. The thing with chemo-no hair products (saves |