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The Pink 1: September 2012
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BRCA 1, Previvor, Prophylactic Bilateral Mastectomy, Oophorectomy, Journey, Breast Cancer, Ovarian Cancer. Monday, September 24, 2012. Post op Appt today. In the car on the way to Dallas to see Dr Meade. Can help but feel like I'm preparing for battle as I am unhappy about MANY things. I want better understanding of my situation which is such a weird thing to say right? I'm ran here I am almost 6 months from my first surgery and there still things I need more clarification on! Monday, September 24, 2012.
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The Pink 1: April 2012
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BRCA 1, Previvor, Prophylactic Bilateral Mastectomy, Oophorectomy, Journey, Breast Cancer, Ovarian Cancer. Sunday, April 29, 2012. That's it "slow". I'm slow. If you know me, this isn't a word that I would be proud to be described as nor am I proud to describe myself as this. Not until you're "slow" do you realize that you rush and do everything as fast as you can on a daily basis. I don't try to be this way BUT apparently that is just my personality type? This just leaves my "thoughts" to be addressed&#...
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The Pink 1: I'm Back!
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BRCA 1, Previvor, Prophylactic Bilateral Mastectomy, Oophorectomy, Journey, Breast Cancer, Ovarian Cancer. Monday, July 23, 2012. I haven't blogged since May but not for any particular reasons other than being busy. They look so fake and completely unnatural. My plastic surgeon said they would AND they do. We went to the beach in June and it was great! I was cold all time in the beginning and that has worked itself out too. If you remember, I had an Areola Sparing procedure with my double. My inc...I hav...
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The Pink 1: Exchange Surgery
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BRCA 1, Previvor, Prophylactic Bilateral Mastectomy, Oophorectomy, Journey, Breast Cancer, Ovarian Cancer. Saturday, September 15, 2012. Well I had my exchange surgery this past Monday. I had the Expanders taken out and the Implants were put in their place. My right side had a few complications from the beginning so Dr Meade had to correct some of that and remove more skin and cut out scar tissue therefore my incision is MUCH larger/longer than the original. What's the big deal right? I can't remove (unl...
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The Pink 1: December 2012
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BRCA 1, Previvor, Prophylactic Bilateral Mastectomy, Oophorectomy, Journey, Breast Cancer, Ovarian Cancer. Sunday, December 16, 2012. Well, I'm going in tomorrow for my 3rd and hopefully final surgery! I'm optimistic and if I've learned anything from my second surgery, it's to not expect anything other than it ALL takes time. I am up fighting sleep obsessing about my thoughts. It's almost as if I'm intentional trying to think about stuff lol! I have not run in a while but you know what that's ok. Luc...
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The Pink 1: Happy New-tral Year!!
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BRCA 1, Previvor, Prophylactic Bilateral Mastectomy, Oophorectomy, Journey, Breast Cancer, Ovarian Cancer. Monday, January 7, 2013. I would say "I've been waiting for you.", but this would suggest that all of this surgery mess is over. You know what, if life's taught me ANYTHING, don't assume ANYTHING and be flexible with your plans! I'm tired of that. I'm over what I think are the biggest surgical hurdles of this BRCA journey and for That I'm so thankful :). It was A LOT to do at once and took longer th...
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The Pink 1: February 2012
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BRCA 1, Previvor, Prophylactic Bilateral Mastectomy, Oophorectomy, Journey, Breast Cancer, Ovarian Cancer. Wednesday, February 29, 2012. Well for me it wasn't a boom or something dramatic it just this simple request "don't.". I stopped crying and went to sleep. The next day I woke and thought "hey I wonder if there's a bible in the night at a hospital like in a hotel room? Plan and tweaked it. He knew that BECAUSE I'm so negative that I would need a rainbow like Noah to say "hey you hard head! The breast...
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Hello Everyday Life: BRCA Resources
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If you're like me, then you are wanting MORE information and to reach out to others that understand what you're going through. Or you want to know more about Genetic testing. I hope this list will be helpful. National Society of Genetic Counselors. This website has a "find a genetic counselor tool." Most insurances will not even consider covering the cost of a BRCA1 or 2 test without you first meeting with a genetic counselor. BRCA1 and BRCA2: Cancer Risk and Genetic Testing. Bright Pink is a non-profit ...
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