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Topic: Seeking lesbians and bisexual women with breast cancer

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Joined: Oct 2007
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  • Posted on: Oct 22, 2007 02:20 pm, edited Oct 23, 2007 01:38 PM by women
women wrote:

hello all!

What a great message board.  I have been so touched and inspired by all of your stories and sharing.  I wanted to let you know about a study we are currently conducting at Boston University entitled "Sexual Wellbeing in Sexual Minority Women with Breast Cancer"  As you know, there is much talk out there about women's sexual experiences post breast cancer treatment, though very few mention the unique experiences of lesbian, bi, and queer women.  We hope you will consider helping us better understand the needs and experiences of lesbian and bisexual women after breast cancer by joining out study.  Please see the information below and contact me with any and all questions.

Best

Mairead

Researchers seek Lesbians, Bisexual Women, and Women who Partner with Women for a Study on Sexual Functioning with Breast Cancer

Join our study: Sexual Wellbeing in Sexual Minority Women with Breast Cancer

One Time Mail Survey

**Receive $20 for the completion of the survey**

Your participation is voluntary

This study is being conducted by the Boston University School of Public Health and is funded by the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

Call: Mairead Sullivan at (877) 414-1399 (toll free)

email women@bu.edu

Website: http://www.bumc.bu.edu/womenswellbeing

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Obama4Presi…
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Oct 23, 2007 03:43 pm, edited Oct 23, 2007 03:47 PM by Obama4President Obama4President wrote:

The link doesn't work, but I emailed you.

CJAY
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Oct 30, 2007 11:17 pm CJAY wrote: add an "s"  http://www.bumc.bu.edu/womenSwellbeing
Obama4Presi…
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Nov 6, 2007 03:06 pm Obama4President wrote:

Thanks, I called about the study and they're sending it to me in the mail. I'm really interested to see what's in it and what the findings about our unique need and experiences.

Obama4Presi…
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Nov 10, 2007 02:22 pm Obama4President wrote:

I did the survey and found it really interesting. Thanks for letting us know about it.

Obama4Presi…
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Nov 20, 2007 06:32 pm Obama4President wrote:

Hey I already got my compensation, that was fast. Did anyone else sign up for the study?

josie24
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Feb 13, 2008 03:34 pm josie24 wrote:

Hi,

I am 37 and I have two years in battle agains breast cancer. After mastectomy, histerectomy and reconstruction gone wrong, my 8 years partner left me. For the first time in my life I feel depressed and lonely. I am trying to make new friends,..............

AnnNYC
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 1597
Feb 13, 2008 03:40 pm AnnNYC wrote:

Hi Josie24,

I'm sorry you've gone through so much -- the health issues are bad enough -- and a breakup is bad enough -- but the two together totally s*cks.  No wonder you feel depressed.

There are a lot of great supportive women on this board -- hope we can help lift your spirits,

Best wishes,

Ann


Dx 3/9/2007, IDC, <1cm, Stage I, Grade 2, 0/5 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
josie24
Joined: Feb 2008
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Feb 13, 2008 03:49 pm josie24 wrote:

Thank you for your support, I realy appreciate it

brendast
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Apr 4, 2008 06:14 pm brendast wrote:

Josie,

I am so sorry to hear of everything you are going through. Remember that you are NEVER alone and we are all here for you.  My sister was just recently diagnosed with breast cancer and unfortunately, I live very far away from her, but she knows I love her, and hopefully I will get to see her soon.

You hang in there and keep checking this site, as it has given me strength I didn't even know I had. We will do the same for you.

Some things to think about to maintain a healthy level of insanity:

- at lunchtime, sit in your parked car with sunglasses on and point a hair dryer at passing cars and see if they slow down

- page yourself over the intercom, don't disguise your voice

- put your garbage can on your desk and label it "in"

Keep your sense of humor Joise, it will help you get through the cancer and your partner leaving.

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