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July 2nd

Posted on July 2, 2011 by dropjohn

I went through my first round of chemo, and took a break from self documentation – chemo kicked my ass. My body continued to heal, though… the folding of the nipple seems much less to me, and I’m looking pretty … Continue reading →

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Two Days After

Posted on May 16, 2011 by dropjohn

Two days after surgery, 27 days after the appearance of the lump – despite appearances, I still have my left nipple; it’s just tucked away under gauze and Tegaderm, a sort of surgical pasty. Some bruising and swelling, but really … Continue reading →

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Surgical Markings

Posted on May 16, 2011 by dropjohn

I met with the oncological surgeon the Monday before my surgery, which was scheduled for Wednesday, May 11th, and asked him to draw on my breast where the incision would be, and the area he expected to excise. The straight … Continue reading →

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After the Vacuum Assisted Biopsy

Posted on May 16, 2011 by dropjohn

This was surprisingly painful – I found it far more traumatic than the original needle biopsy of the tumor itself, and felt very shocky the rest of the day. The steri-strips cover the incision; to the right, you can see … Continue reading →

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Ultrasound images

Posted on May 16, 2011 by dropjohn

Ultrasound images of the tumor in my left breast – these were taken six days after I first noticed the lump in my breast on a Saturday night. I went into my primary healthcare clinic the following Monday; was reassured … Continue reading →

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