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A Scary Week and a Big PSA

lmccandless

lmccandless

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The last few weeks have been tough at my house. I've been sick and having some weird symptoms. I landed in the ER over the weekend, which led to a trip to my ob/gyn. He was concerned that I had Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). I consider myself pretty well-informed about health issues but this type of breast cancer is far different than the warning signs I knew about. This morning, I went for my final tests and am relieved to report that I am clear! (Thank you, God!!) However, it really opened my eyes to the need for additional education about IBC. Breast cancer isn't just lumps. It can show up as itching, color change, swollen lymph nodes, etc. If you aren't familiar with this type of cancer, please take the time to read some additional info on IBC. If any of these symptoms hit close to home, please get to your doctor ASAP.

Now, I am going to let my life get back to normal, settle in to enjoy Christmas and have some scrap therapy! Have a blessed holiday everyone!
 
oh wow Laura! how frightening for you and your family! I hadn't heard about this either so thank you for the info! so glad that your report came back clear sweetie and you certainly will be having a blessed Christmas celebration! have a wonderful and happy one! {hugs} :)
 
Oh my goodness- Laura!!!
So so glad that you got an "all clear" Not fun wondering and waiting....
But o good to have ya back- Great PSA too.

xoxoxo
 
I'm sorry you had to go through that...but thank you for sharing your experience with us so we can learn from it too...

Happy Holidays to you and your family!
 
oh wow Laura .. what a fright! Glad it turned out well. Enjoy this time of year with family.
 
I'm so glad it was good news for you. I hadn't heard of this either, so thank you for sharing it here!
 
Oh Laura! I imagine how frightened you were! And I'm glad everything turned out well! Thank you for sharing this inforamation! Enjoy the Holidays with your family! Big hugs!!! :)
 
OMG Laura! I am so glad to hear you are ok, I have never heard about this type. Thank you for sharing, enjoy your holiday!
 
Oh my goodness, Laura. How very frightening. So glad it worked out OK, but thanks for the heads up info wise.
 
((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))) Laura...I know this was absolutely scary for you!!! I am so happy that things turned out negative and thank you so much for sharing with us and informing us about this...I had no idea either!!!! Now have a wonderful Christmas!!!!
 
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