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]]> Comment on Dan Shapiro by Moi http://plwc.org.za/blog/2009/06/24/dan-shapiro/comment-page-1/#comment-62063 Moi Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:59:01 +0000 http://plwc.org.za/?p=837#comment-62063 Hi Christine! This is the first time I have actually read what I'd written since I'd sent it to Linda back in the day.... Please accept my heartfelt apologies if you struggled to make sense of my scrambled gobbledy goo! Had wondered at the time where the words that had fallen on the floor had belonged?!?!!! Did however manage to scoop 'em up and put 'em in my pocket for safe keeping! Will endeavour to slip 'em back in the right places hopefully making for easy reading, when I work out how... LIGHT BULB MOMENT!!! I know exactly who you are and even what you look like... Again its, MOI Hi Christine!
This is the first time I have actually read what I’d written since I’d sent it to Linda back in the day….
Please accept my heartfelt apologies if you struggled to make sense of my scrambled gobbledy goo! Had wondered at the time where the words that had fallen on the floor had belonged?!?!!! Did however manage to scoop ‘em up and put ‘em in my pocket for safe keeping! Will endeavour to slip ‘em back in the right places hopefully making for easy reading, when I work out how…
LIGHT BULB MOMENT!!! I know exactly who you are and even what you look like…
Again its,
MOI

]]> Comment on Johannesburg Cancer Support Group – 9 October 2010 by Hilly http://plwc.org.za/blog/2010/10/06/johannesburg-cancer-support-group-9-october-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-60785 Hilly Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:04:59 +0000 http://plwc.org.za/?p=3926#comment-60785 Hi Ravindra I trust that you received a reply from Chris by email. Regards Hilly Hi Ravindra
I trust that you received a reply from Chris by email.
Regards
Hilly

]]> Comment on Johannesburg Cancer Support Group – 9 October 2010 by Ravindra http://plwc.org.za/blog/2010/10/06/johannesburg-cancer-support-group-9-october-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-60071 Ravindra Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:43:48 +0000 http://plwc.org.za/?p=3926#comment-60071 Hello I was diagnosed in Sept 2011 with stage 3 lung cancer, have had 3 chemo sessions, and am looking for a support group to possibly join. When is the next meeting and can I attend? Ravindra Hello

I was diagnosed in Sept 2011 with stage 3 lung cancer, have had 3 chemo sessions, and am looking for a support group to possibly join. When is the next meeting and can I attend?

Ravindra

]]> Comment on Breast reconstruction – or not? by Hilly http://plwc.org.za/blog/2011/11/02/breast-reconstruction-or-not/comment-page-1/#comment-59808 Hilly Wed, 14 Dec 2011 07:15:02 +0000 http://plwc.org.za/?p=5339#comment-59808 HI Heilet Thank you for this feedback . It is great to hear that cancer patients are included in decision making about treatment options , that is reflective of true patients centred care . If surgery can be done with regards to treatment of cancer, it is always a good choice as it remains one of the most successful treatment options . Your fighting spirit and determination is evident in this email. Our best wishes go with you and enjoy you new body !! Cancer Buddy Greetings Linda Greeff HI Heilet
Thank you for this feedback .
It is great to hear that cancer patients are included in decision making about treatment options , that is reflective of true patients centred care . If surgery can be done with regards to treatment of cancer, it is always a good choice as it remains one of the most successful treatment options . Your fighting spirit and determination is evident in this email. Our best wishes go with you and enjoy you new body !!
Cancer Buddy Greetings
Linda Greeff

]]> Comment on Breast reconstruction – or not? by Heilet http://plwc.org.za/blog/2011/11/02/breast-reconstruction-or-not/comment-page-1/#comment-59591 Heilet Mon, 12 Dec 2011 07:58:19 +0000 http://plwc.org.za/?p=5339#comment-59591 Hi I was diagnosed with HER2 positive breast cancer and was advised [even though the decision was my own] to have a double mastectomy with reconstruction. On 19 November 2010 I had my operation with reconstruction and for me it was the best decision ever. Prof Apffelsteadt and Prof Graewe [plastic surgeon] did the operation. To say so myself - my breast are looking a lot better than prior to my operation. Hi

I was diagnosed with HER2 positive breast cancer and was advised [even though the decision was my own] to have a double mastectomy with reconstruction. On 19 November 2010 I had my operation with reconstruction and for me it was the best decision ever. Prof Apffelsteadt and Prof Graewe [plastic surgeon] did the operation. To say so myself – my breast are looking a lot better than prior to my operation.

]]> Comment on Moments in Time – Launch by Shirley http://plwc.org.za/blog/2009/08/01/moments-in-time/comment-page-1/#comment-58372 Shirley Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:50:28 +0000 http://plwc.org.za/?p=1268#comment-58372 I am fighting Her2+ Breast Cancer and so far it hasnt been a easy road. I,ve had 6 months chemo 8 sessions and now am busy with 6 weeks radiation,everyday, 5 more days to go. I will then be receiving Herceptin for the next year, every 3 weeks. I just wish this treatment could all come to a end now and i'm craving to live a normal life. Will my dream come true? I dont know!! But i know i must stay strong, be positive, sometimes its difficult, but theres no other way!!!! Fight!!!!! BE STRONG!!!!!STAY POSITIVE. I am fighting Her2+ Breast Cancer and so far it hasnt been a easy road. I,ve had 6 months chemo 8 sessions and now am busy with 6 weeks radiation,everyday, 5 more days to go. I will then be receiving Herceptin for the next year, every 3 weeks. I just wish this treatment could all come to a end now and i’m craving to live a normal life. Will my dream come true? I dont know!! But i know i must stay strong, be positive, sometimes its difficult, but theres no other way!!!! Fight!!!!! BE STRONG!!!!!STAY POSITIVE.

]]> Comment on Breast reconstruction – or not? by Hilly http://plwc.org.za/blog/2011/11/02/breast-reconstruction-or-not/comment-page-1/#comment-58068 Hilly Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:57:10 +0000 http://plwc.org.za/?p=5339#comment-58068 Hi To have or not to have a reconstruction is a very personal decision as you rightly say . It is important to discuss all your treatment options with your oncologist , surgeon and plastic surgeon. Preferably your team should get together to have a joint discussion as the correct treatment at the right time is of the utmost importance .It is not always the best to have a reconstruction right after or with the mastectomy and it is therefore very important that each patient realise that their individual illness profile , type of breast cancer and other risk factors will determine their own treatment and is thus very personal and unique. I am pleased to hear that you have adjusted well to your own journey with cancer. Thank you for sharing your story with us !!! Warm Cancer Buddy greetings Linda Greeff Director Hi
To have or not to have a reconstruction is a very personal decision as you rightly say . It is important to discuss all your treatment options with your oncologist , surgeon and plastic surgeon. Preferably your team should get together to have a joint discussion as the correct treatment at the right time is of the utmost importance .It is not always the best to have a reconstruction right after or with the mastectomy and it is therefore very important that each patient realise that their individual illness profile , type of breast cancer and other risk factors will determine their own treatment and is thus very personal and unique.
I am pleased to hear that you have adjusted well to your own journey with cancer. Thank you for sharing your story with us !!!
Warm Cancer Buddy greetings

Linda Greeff
Director

]]> Comment on Breast reconstruction – or not? by Charlotte http://plwc.org.za/blog/2011/11/02/breast-reconstruction-or-not/comment-page-1/#comment-57942 Charlotte Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:12:04 +0000 http://plwc.org.za/?p=5339#comment-57942 Hello Hilly,i also did not done a reconstruction lost my younger sister a month after my Modified Radical Mastectomy,end up with the same oncology staff,so my doc.advice me not to do this,yes in the begin i was ashame to went out with a flat chest ,but as the day`s,months and years pass i get use to it.I am glad i did not went through all of this,i do miss my breast sometimes,but then i said to myself i am happy and gratefull to be alive. Hello Ann i`m glad that everything works out well for you. Hello Hilly,i also did not done a reconstruction lost my younger sister a month after my Modified Radical Mastectomy,end up with the same oncology staff,so my doc.advice me not to do this,yes in the begin i was ashame to went out with a flat chest ,but as the day`s,months and years pass i get use to it.I am glad i did not went through all of this,i do miss my breast sometimes,but then i said to myself i am happy and gratefull to be alive.

Hello Ann i`m glad that everything works out well for you.

]]> Comment on 10 years clear..and I ran the New York marathon to celebrate! by Hilly http://plwc.org.za/blog/2009/03/30/10-years-clearand-i-ran-the-new-york-marathon-to-celebrate/comment-page-1/#comment-57294 Hilly Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:17:51 +0000 http://plwc.org.za/blog/2009/03/30/10-years-clearand-i-ran-the-new-york-marathon-to-celebrate/#comment-57294 Hi Pam, Thanks for the email. Please feel free to call me on 0825660022 or on my office landline 0214184344 or email me on carl.l@arcay.com. I know how tough the road ahead seems, so hang in there. Just focus on taking it one day at a time - this is no sprint and it's just like a marathon! Please get hold of me when you want to chat. Kind regards Carl Hi Pam,

Thanks for the email. Please feel free to call me on 0825660022 or on my office landline 0214184344 or email me on carl.l@arcay.com. I know how tough the road ahead seems, so hang in there. Just focus on taking it one day at a time – this is no sprint and it’s just like a marathon! Please get hold of me when you want to chat.

Kind regards
Carl

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