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Breast Cancer | Last Active: Sep 27, 2023 | Replies (122)

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@laurapix

yes, we all work through all this with the help of medical professionals and friends. I had radical mastectomy and 10 lymph nodes removed March 11 of 2020. I asked Dr. several times if that was what she recommended. Blood pressure went up to 180 from anxiety. I followed Dr's recommendations and here I am 3 years later. It was months before I was able to swim in the ocean, one of my healing places. I have made diet changes, dropped 30 lbs but still eat mostly organic. Dr. recommended Memorial Sloan Kettering web site because I use herbs and some increase estrogen so I cut out some herbs.
All my aloha and prayers for your recovery.

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I had a Radical Mastectomy and 14 lymph nodes removed in 1968. I did not have radiation or Chemo, or followup medication. Two years later had the other breast removed. No cancer, just fibrous cysts and comfort. One breast is very difficult to deal with. I did have Dermatofibrosarcoma in 1988 (in my thigh) surgery only, and squamous cell carcinoma on the collar bone in 2000. I am now being tested for MCUS. Other than that, no problems, and no treatments. I am 92 years old. Nothing life threatening, just annoying.
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