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Lee,
I am not a caregiver, but I was diagnosed in November 2007, so I am not too far behind Colleen. When I look in the mirror, I can tell this experience has aged my face also. Sometimes, it makes me sad. I will be 51 in July, and I am getting wrinkles on my face. I do not believe I would have had these wrinkles if I had not had the BC in my body. I believe the chemo also ages you.
I can honestly say that this experience has helped me to appreciate the smallest things in life.
I don't talk to many people about this experience, except for my cancer therapist and the HER 2 board, and she called this morning wanting me to go on a weekend retreat in April.
My boyfriend of 13 years is a retired school psychologist.
Amelia
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