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  • About Me

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    cmr57

    Female, 60
    middleboro, MA, USA
    Member since May 11, 2007

    • About Me

      i have been married for 39 years. i have 1 son and a daughter-in-law, and also 2 beautiful grandsons.we have just moved into a 55 and over community, which we love. have met many wonderful people. i was working when i was diagnosed with breast cancer. i have had 4 surgeries in the past one and a half years. just recently i developed lymphedema. i would like to go back to work. have applied and think i have the job so at least i will be able to get things for my new home.

      i have been married for 39 years. i have 1 son and a daughter-in-law, and also 2 beautiful grandsons.we have just moved into a 55 and over community, which we love. have met many wonderful people. i was working when i was diagnosed with breast cancer. i have had 4 surgeries in the past one and a half years. just recently i developed lymphedema. i would like to go back to work. have applied and think i have the job so at least i will be able to get things for my new home.

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    • Journal Entry for May 14, 2007

      Mood May 14, 2007 6:44am

      hi indygal and donna, thanks for the hugs. hope everyone had agreat Mothers Day. its nice to know there are others who share what your going through. …
    • Journal Entry for May 11, 2007

      Mood May 11, 2007 10:17pm

      i have been lazy lately about doing my lymphedema wraps at nite.think i better do that tonite. i thought dealing with breast cancer was enough. now, …

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      From John1513 June 24, 2007

      Here's a (((BIG HUG))) from a fellow Breast Cancer Survivor! May God Bless!

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      From indygal May 12, 2007

      hi cmr, I had a double mastectomy and went thru the frozen shoulder ordeal too. Know how you feel. This is a great place to be. Alot of love and support. Anytime you want to talk, let me know, I will always be here for you.

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      From Donna May 12, 2007

      I'm a 5 year bc survivor, and am here if you want to share. You are in my healing thoughts and prayers!

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    • Close Breast Cancer

      diagnosed in aug. 2005. had a mastectomy 9-21-2005. hormone receptor positive. one node involvement. chose to do only tamoxifen and no chemo. feb 2006 i started breast reconstruction with tissue expander. frozen shoulder treated in june 2006. then in september 2006 under went exchange surgery. completed reconstruction pross in january 2007. in febuary i developed lymphedema. having it treated and seems to be in control.

      Treatments

      Nolvadex Working / Worked
      tamoxifen has caused severe hot flashes. that being treated with 1200mgs a day of gabapentin. joint stiffness and ocassional leg cramps.
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