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I was told tonight that I have cancer again! This is the second time I heard those nasty words. I had a mammogram in June and was told everything was okay see you in a year. A week ago I had a lumpectomy to remove a mass on my left breast. My surgeon is going to schedule my mastectomy after the holidays. I am going to have my mastectomy and reconstructive surgery done at the same time again. I felt that because I had cancer once that I would never have to go through it again. I felt invincible. I guess I will be going through many different emotions but I think the second time around is harder for me. I know I will survive and am very lucky to have wonderful, caring, loving parents and friends who will hold my hand every step of the way. I want to thank everyone for supporting me and am very blessed to have you in my life. This is a picture of my beautiful daughter Mary who wanted a pink stripe in her hair to support and find a cure for breast cancer! She is one awesome kid.
Take Care, Patty Matthews
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1. please don't give up hope patty. I'll be praying for you!
Posted at 7:39PM on Dec 10th 2007 by bonnie little
2. You'll be in my thoughts! Stay strong!
Posted at 2:56PM on Dec 12th 2007 by Kelly
3. this for patty;
my mom had a scarewith breast cancer and thank god it wasnt cancer(I was so scared for her). You can count on me for support any way I can do it. Stay strong for yourself and your family
My prayers and Happy thoughts are with you and your family
kellyann branch
Posted at 5:18PM on Dec 12th 2007 by kellyann branch
4. I AM SO sorry and i just wanted to let you know that I AM thinking about you and that you and your whole family are in my prayers. I Know first hand what you are going through having lost several family members to cancer. I JUST want you to know that if you need someone to talk to I am there for you....
Posted at 5:35PM on Dec 16th 2007 by jason barber
5. Patty
I will thinking happy thoughts for you and praying.
Julie
Posted at 12:33PM on Dec 30th 2007 by julie
6. Dear Patty - I attended your fundraiser last spring and met you again in Boston during the Avon Walk. I am so sorry to hear your news... Be strong and stay positive. You are in my thoughts. I will be walking again in May, not only in honor of my friends Linda & Donna but also for you! Take Care, Sherry
Posted at 11:02AM on Jan 3rd 2008 by Sherry
7. Hi Patty,
I too have been rediagnosed for the 2nd time. I had Breast Cancer 11 years ago and was diagnosed again in November 2008, I was going every 6 months over the past 11 years for mamograms but I found a lump in my clavical. I had surgery to remove as much of the lymphnode that became cancerous and are now undgergoing a very strong regimin of chemo with radiation to follow. The breast seems to be clear but it was the same breast cancer found behind my colar bone. I want you to know I know you feel and I would be more than happy to chat with you. We will get through this AGAIN once and for all. God Bless you. My email address is Mroos10559@aol.com Feel free to contact me if you want to talk. Michele
Posted at 11:13AM on Feb 16th 2008 by Michele Ouellet