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Megan: I Chose Not to Have Reconstruction

I was lucky. Because I had my bilateral mastectomy after chemotherapy, I had ample time to consider my options, a luxury many breast cancer patients don't have.

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Chrystine: My Experience with Ovarian Cancer

Something was definitely wrong. In April 1998, I began experiencing recurring bouts of fever, diarrhea, and fatigue. I made repeated calls to my internist to report my symptoms. Each time, I was told I was sick again because I was a teacher and was around a lot of students with germs.

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From Advocacy News & Views Who's in Charge Here?

There are five easy reasons why you should take control of your treatment. Learn what they are.
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From What's Happening at SHARE Blog Health Care Reform: Listen Here

Mark Scherzer from New Yorkers for Accessible Health Coverage talks about the impact health care reform could have on access, affordability, and comprehensiveness in coverage and care. Listen here.
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From Mets Matters Blog FDA Expands Tykerb Approval

Good news for women with metastatic breast cancer! On January 29th the FDA approved a new drug option for HER2+ metastatic women: Tykerb in combination with Femara.
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From News from the Scientists Report Back from San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium

SHARE reports back on the most current breast cancer research from the world's premiere breast cancer conference.
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