New in Atlanta Angela

[Angelaj]

Thank you for your support! I got through surgery just fine, double and my pathology was as follows N-1 T-1 stage 2 ear. dedec. breast cancer. 2 tumors in my breast L under 2cm and 4mm cancer in sent. node, none in others taken out. I took off the other breast too for fear of return, I have an appt with my Dr to discuss treatment on the 9th.This has been a big dark cloud but starting to see some light at the end of this long rainbow. I'm the type of person if I know were I stand, I can get on a path but the waiting for the results from all these test is what almost puts me over the edge.Its great to have found you guys, thank-you again .Angela

[Mary Anne in TX]

Angela, take this waiting time (very difficult waiting time) to treat yourself with some pampering and rest. I'm the same way about "just give me the info. and a path to run on and I'll go" kind of person. I'm learning to pamper myself and take long breaths. Hoping for good path results for you. ma

[Shobha]

Angela,

Glad to hear your surgery went well. Wishing good path results!

hugs,
shobha

[chrisy]

Angela,
Waiting is the pits, and I know what you mean about being able to know where you are so you can get moving forward on your path. It may seem like a long path, but it is one that will lead you to the rest of your life. I like maryanne's advice, take the opportunity to pamper yourself.

[tricia keegan]

Hi Angela,

I'm so glad your surgery went well, take what time you need to rest and recover. The waiting for tests or Dr appts is always the worst thing, try to keep busy and don't dwell on it too much. It's always easier I feel when you get an actual treatment plan and you can go forward:)
Hang in there!

[Jean]

Take a deep breath and consider the fact that by having your surgery you have already started to move forward and now you will heal from the surgery.

you have taken care of the cancer and it is gone!
You are now just moping up with treatment.
Glad to hear you are doing well.

Kind Regards,
jean

[suzan w]

Glad to hear that surgery is behind you. Keep us all posted with your test results. This is a great place to come with questions, fears, joy...just about anything!!!

[Joan M]

Angela,

I'm glad to hear that your surgery went well.

You'll know more about what to do when you get some specifics from the additional path studies.

But I know it's hard to relax. I feel the same way.

Joan

[Cannon]

This is all VERY good news! Way to go!

Rebecca

[Jackie07]

Congratulations on your successful surgery! I remember the days when I had the two drain bottles with the long tubes... Take it easy and rest well. We are here to support you.

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[Jackie07]

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[Jackie07]

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be required for this research. This is a paragraph taken from the
clients regarding what exactly we are looking to do:

Should your profile fit, we would like to invite you to participate in
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research is based on social science research techniques and is conducted
via an innovative and unique journal that goes beyond traditional focus
groups, interviews, and surveys.

This is a paper journal, which will be couriered to you and in
it contains about 7 to 9 exercises. You will be able to complete some
exercises quite quickly while others will require more time for thought.
Throughout the process, you will be asked to do such things as write
your professional story, think back on memories and experiences, and
even to use your imagination. Much of the content for your responses
will come from your reflections. Upon completing your Reflective
JourneyTM, it will need to be returned to us.

Many participants in similar studies have commented that this
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