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Wonderful epinion (Reply to this comment)
by Lisa_J
that serves to educate and encourage. Thanks for sharing!
Hugs~
Lisa_J
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Oct 16 '01
8:45 am PDT
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Thank you (Reply to this comment)
by msmorvay
for sharing this important and vital information. Congratulations on being 5 years cancer free and I wish you a continued life time of good health. I am off to check diverpams page. All my best blessings.
Rae
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Sep 06 '01
9:43 am PDT
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Everyone Should Read Your Review Twice (Reply to this comment)
by Hard_To_Please
Becky-
Obviously I can easily relate to everything in your review and I agree wholeheartedly with all of your advice ranging from early detection to maintaining a support group. I don't know where I'd be without my wonderful family, fantastic friends, and caring community (Epinions)!
Most of us don't give cancer too much thought until it touches us so I'm so glad you are getting the word out.
And thank you for mentioning my situation specifically- one can never receive too many cards and letters of encouragement!...Mark
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Sep 06 '01
2:55 am PDT
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OK ... (Reply to this comment)
by KCFemme
You guys are all giving me goose bumps! I feel silly about being nervous in posting the review now. I should have known better ... you guys are great. Definitely a community that pulls together.
Thanks for all your comments, encouragement, support, and other important reminders. It means a lot to me.
Becky
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Sep 05 '01
11:16 am PDT
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Thank You... (Reply to this comment)
by pokemonsick
for sharing your story with us. I had written a while ago on the importance of women doing monthly self checks for breast cancer having lost a dear friend to this disease. Since then, I have learned that men can get breast cancer too, although it is rarer.
Maybe reading these comments will help you to draw strength as you continue your battle toward 5 years cancer free. We are rooting for you and I know that is a milestone year! Continued good luck!!!
Marla
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Sep 05 '01
5:10 am PDT
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Thank you (Reply to this comment)
by ifif1938
for sharing your story...It's so important to get these tests done, all of them.. I had a scare last year in regards to my kidneys, after 3 different kinds of tests, thankfully I was one of the lucky ones. I also had to have a hysterectomy 12 years ago but then again I was lucky and the tumor was benign..
I'm praying for Mark and send you my warmest and most sincere thoughts that your recovery will remain just that, a continued recovery.
:)
Barbara
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Sep 04 '01
6:14 pm PDT
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Thank you for this message! (Reply to this comment)
by mom2daniel
I had a scare one time where all I heard was "cancer"... luckily, I was one of those that had "something" on the slide. Phew. I make sure never, ever to miss an annual.
Cancer runs in my family. My father had lung cancer, my mom had 2 bouts with breast cancer, and the list goes on. Surviving is the key, wanting to survive helps a lot too.
Thank you for sharing this story with us, and for opening yourself up to us like this. I am so glad you beat it! Good for you!!! :)
Dawn
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Sep 04 '01
5:10 pm PDT
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That one word . . . (Reply to this comment)
by gungian
. . . can instill fear in the most stout-hearted of people.
Wishing you continued strength and thanks for sharing your story. It will help many.
Write On!
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Sep 04 '01
4:55 am PDT
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A very important review (Reply to this comment)
by Lucky47
and so very well done. I am so happy to read you have gotten through this. My 14 year old is now in 5 years remission from Bone Cancer. "Thank God"
It's one of the hardest battles we will ever fight. Thank you for sharing this with the rest of us.
Carol ~
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Sep 04 '01
3:32 am PDT
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A Great Review... (Reply to this comment)
by OpalMan
and a great message. Thank you Becky for having the courage to share it with us.
James
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Sep 03 '01
9:31 pm PDT
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Another Great Review... (Reply to this comment)
by kamel622
...on a very important topic. There is nothing that will make people appreciate their health so much as ill health.
My hubby Payso is going in for another brain surgery on the 10th of September...but I am so grateful that it is not a cancerous tumor...just a stubborn one!
Keep up the great writing, and continued good health to you....kath
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Sep 03 '01
9:10 pm PDT
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Re: Thanks+for+sharing (Reply to this comment)
by KCFemme
Thanks for bringing up them men! I certainly didn't mean "exclude" them in them in this, I was just going off of my own experience.
Personally, everyone should take their annual checkups seriously. If you do, and something comes back abnormal, it's much easier to fight it.
Becky
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Sep 03 '01
4:30 pm PDT
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Re: Nicely+written+advice+here (Reply to this comment)
by KCFemme
Hikini~
I'm so glad to hear your father has beaten it twice. And you are right, even the "supporters" need help too. Thanks!
Becky
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Sep 03 '01
4:27 pm PDT
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Thanks for sharing (Reply to this comment)
by gorocco
Cancer screening is a very important topic, and I hope your thoughts encourage others to undergo these important (if unpleasant) tests. Some of the most common cancers can be treated successfully if they are found early. Your own experience with Cervical Cancer is one example. Breast and colon cancers can also be treated if found in the early stages. And so the men aren't left out, prostate cancer can be treated if found early.
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Sep 03 '01
4:15 pm PDT
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Nicely written advice here (Reply to this comment)
by hikini
I don't 'enjoy' that annual trip to the doctor but I do enjoy the peace of mind that comes with a normal outcome. So I faithfully go. (And the men need to go for their prostate exam as well - even before the age of 50!)
My Dad is a 2 time cancer survivor, 2 different kinds, 20 years apart. It's important to have support for others, but I found I needed support from my friends and family even though I personally did not have the cancer. Be grateful for good friends and be a good friend yourself.
Nicely written review here - thanks for sharing your story.
Hikini
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Sep 03 '01
4:13 pm PDT
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Re: Very+important+review! (Reply to this comment)
by KCFemme
I'm glad I was able to remind you of your appointment ... hope you get a clean bill of health.
Becky
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Sep 03 '01
4:11 pm PDT
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Very important review! (Reply to this comment)
by 2buzy
I agree with you 100% -- my Mom and sister are both breast cancer survivors, both due to finding it early.
You have reminded my to make an appointment for MY dreaded annual exam!
Thanks for a timely (for me) and very important review.
Kristy
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Sep 03 '01
4:04 pm PDT
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