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Old 02-23-2011, 12:53 PM   #1
Joanna J
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My mammo after 2 yrs

Hey All, Tomorrow is my mammogram @ the cancer center,it has been 2 yrs since my B C diagnosis; I am kind of nervous,I am asking for prayer,cannot think straight today,very emotional,I probably wont hear from it til next week,(WEEK-END JITTERS!!) Thx in advance.
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could not finish chemo (hospitalized because of infection)
37 rounds radiation
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Jan.2011 BRAC 1/BRAC 2 Neg
Aug.2011 clear bone/catscan NED
Apr.2012 clear digital mammo
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Old 02-23-2011, 01:26 PM   #2
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Re: My mammo after 2 yrs

Good luck for the examination.Will pray for the all clear. I know the wait for results is really stressful but hang on in there!
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Old 02-23-2011, 01:39 PM   #3
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Re: My mammo after 2 yrs

Thinking of you as you do your mammogram, Joanna. Hope the wait for results is as short as possible and that you get gooooood news!

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Old 02-23-2011, 03:03 PM   #4
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Re: My mammo after 2 yrs

Joanna,

Praying for your getting a clear mammogram tomorrow.
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Old 02-23-2011, 04:11 PM   #5
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Re: My mammo after 2 yrs

Hang in there. I know exactly how you feel. Don't leave without knowing.
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Old 02-23-2011, 07:12 PM   #6
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Re: My mammo after 2 yrs

Joanna,
I'm praying that your mamo is clear. It will be!
Hugs and prayers,
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Old 02-23-2011, 08:05 PM   #7
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Re: My mammo after 2 yrs

Joanna,
Oh how the waiting is difficult! Prayers are being said for your comfort and patience! All will be good, just claim it!
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Old 02-23-2011, 10:59 PM   #8
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Re: My mammo after 2 yrs

Joanna,
Are you having a digital mammo? If so tell them you need to have the results before you leave. No reason why you should have to wait a week!

Saying prayers for strength and good news.
Hugs,
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Old 02-24-2011, 04:27 PM   #9
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Re: My mammo after 2 yrs

Sending good vibes to you for a clear B9!!!
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2014 Normal Dexa scan
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