Comments on: Previvor: Past, Present, & Future http://facingourrisk.wordpress.com/2008/07/22/previvor-past-present-future/ Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered - Notes from the Executive Director Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:48:27 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Mercy http://facingourrisk.wordpress.com/2008/07/22/previvor-past-present-future/#comment-244 Mercy Sat, 10 Oct 2009 01:03:05 +0000 http://facingourrisk.wordpress.com/?p=28#comment-244 I can't believe I found a site that addresses what I have...a strong family history without the BRAC mutation. I have been looking for months! I can’t believe I found a site that addresses what I have…a strong family history without the BRAC mutation. I have been looking for months!

]]> By: Ellie Atkins http://facingourrisk.wordpress.com/2008/07/22/previvor-past-present-future/#comment-235 Ellie Atkins Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:25:18 +0000 http://facingourrisk.wordpress.com/?p=28#comment-235 I am a 70 year old BrCa2 "previvor" and survivor of lung cancer, 2 years cancer free. I am grateful to my genetics counselor for sending FORCE material to me. What we have been working on is finding a support group for women my age who are dealing with making hard choices, etc., (i.e.prophylactic surgery vs. "wait and see"! ) Surviving radical surgery is a big issue when other medical issues prevail! I'm interested in a group for seniors who share my concerns. I am a 70 year old BrCa2 “previvor” and survivor of lung cancer, 2 years cancer free.
I am grateful to my genetics counselor for sending FORCE material to me.

What we have been working on is finding a support group for women my age who are dealing with making hard choices, etc.,
(i.e.prophylactic surgery vs. “wait and see”! )

Surviving radical surgery is a big issue when other medical issues prevail!
I’m interested in a group for seniors who share my concerns.

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