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mmargsnow: November 2007
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My struggle with BRCA1 mutation diagnosis, and my efforts to minimize my risk of cancer. Saturday, November 17, 2007. 6 months post bilateral prophylactic mastectomy. Wow, yesterday was the 6 month anniversary of my BPM. Time flies and it crawls. I am happy to be done, and just starting to feel like BRCA is no longer ruling my life. Feeling a little more detached from the whole situation. I no longer feel defined by my BRCA status. Two new recent cancer pain patients added to my practice. In the midst of...
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mmargsnow: 6 months post bilateral prophylactic mastectomy
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My struggle with BRCA1 mutation diagnosis, and my efforts to minimize my risk of cancer. Saturday, November 17, 2007. 6 months post bilateral prophylactic mastectomy. Wow, yesterday was the 6 month anniversary of my BPM. Time flies and it crawls. I am happy to be done, and just starting to feel like BRCA is no longer ruling my life. Feeling a little more detached from the whole situation. I no longer feel defined by my BRCA status. Two new recent cancer pain patients added to my practice. In the midst of...
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mmargsnow: April 2007
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My struggle with BRCA1 mutation diagnosis, and my efforts to minimize my risk of cancer. Sunday, April 29, 2007. Preparations, surgery and beyond. I was thrilled to meet with two FORCE members, who were very helpful and supportive, giving me advice about my surgeries. Returned in time to have an early Easter dinner with friends in Auburn Hills. Unfortunately Pam's mom was not feeling well enough to attend. Bowel prep Sunday. No problem. No fun. Had to get up by 5 AM to get tot he hospital on time.
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mmargsnow: Preparations, surgery and beyond
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My struggle with BRCA1 mutation diagnosis, and my efforts to minimize my risk of cancer. Sunday, April 29, 2007. Preparations, surgery and beyond. I was thrilled to meet with two FORCE members, who were very helpful and supportive, giving me advice about my surgeries. Returned in time to have an early Easter dinner with friends in Auburn Hills. Unfortunately Pam's mom was not feeling well enough to attend. Bowel prep Sunday. No problem. No fun. Had to get up by 5 AM to get tot he hospital on time.
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mmargsnow: August 2006
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My struggle with BRCA1 mutation diagnosis, and my efforts to minimize my risk of cancer. Friday, August 11, 2006. Starting this to communicate with Molly. Loved her pictures and need to post comments. Not sure it will win me over from flickr. I am much more of a "let the photos do the talking" type gal. We shall see. This summer fits in to the "lots to say, but what is the point" category. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). View my complete profile. Shelfari: Book reviews on your book blog.
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mmargsnow: Commentary for Argus Press submitted version
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My struggle with BRCA1 mutation diagnosis, and my efforts to minimize my risk of cancer. Saturday, October 06, 2007. Commentary for Argus Press submitted version. Printed as commentary in the Owosso Argus Press 10/15/07 - five months post BPM. Their title - Cancer prevention too aggressive course for physician. My Title - Proud to be able to make life affirming choices to reduce cancer risk - I like it better. It was during this time that I found FORCE. ( www.facingourrisk.org. This year, I learned that ...
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mmargsnow: September 2007
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My struggle with BRCA1 mutation diagnosis, and my efforts to minimize my risk of cancer. Saturday, September 29, 2007. 2nd draft of general newspaper article. Of course, I have no idea if my local paper will let me write my own article. My contact person is primarily a photographer, so that may help. 1500 words. Not sure if that is too long. Planning some side bars about physiatry, BRCA risk factors and online support groups. Local physician struggles with impact of breast cancer gene mutation. The remov...
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mmargsnow: March 2007
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My struggle with BRCA1 mutation diagnosis, and my efforts to minimize my risk of cancer. Saturday, March 31, 2007. Friday 3/23 post No longer waiting, now nervous. This procedure uses the new DaVinci machine to provide better visualization of the abdomen, and does the procedure through the abdomen, then 'delivers' the uterus, ovaries, tubes through the vagina. (I am assuming possible transvag morselization if vag too small and uterus too large ). Warm enough for a good bike ride. Enjoying the emergen...
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mmargsnow: March 17th FORCE post, Genetics Counselor Appt.
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My struggle with BRCA1 mutation diagnosis, and my efforts to minimize my risk of cancer. Saturday, March 31, 2007. March 17th FORCE post, Genetics Counselor Appt. Hello all. Was incredibly nervous heading into the genetics counselor meeting, despite knowing much of what would be said. Genetics counselor was nice, and helpful. A moment of panic, as I was lead into a normal exam room. I think I would have freaked out a little if I had to gown up for the GC. Genetics counselor ) appt. In Sept. (great, o...
