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Introduction

Chapter: 1 - Introduction

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Each of our lives is a story. We journey along a road of experiences and emotions, passing significant milestones along the way. When suddenly, the road beneath our feet takes a sharp turn, breaking from what was once certain.

Breast cancer causes this break. Perspective ruthlessly shifts; you and your loved ones see the road differently than before.

However, we see the road has not ended–it continues on through new hills and new valleys. We know that life has done this before, curiously forcing us into foreign places and down roads that seemed impassable. Yet somehow these challenges become fertile soil where seeds of strength, love, and resilience mature and grow strong.

Remember, this is a road that has been traversed by thousands of women, women with full lives and loved ones. Women whose dreams–whose lives–were threatened by breast cancer. Women who now share stories of endurance and hope.

Beyond the Shock® is first and foremost a resource for women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Secondly, it is for their loved ones to gain a better understanding of the disease and to feel a stronger sense of connection. Finally, it is for doctors to reinforce their instruction and advice.

This is the first of a series of videos, divided up into chapters and sub-chapters. These videos will provide information for you to process, share and use to your own benefit. You will learn about breast cancer: it’s types and stages, how it grows, how it is diagnosed, and how it is treated. More than anything else, Beyond the Shock® is a place to gain knowledge for today and receive hope for tomorrow.

Related Questions

  • What type of cancer is DCIS?

    Asked by anonymous

    Learning About Breast Cancer
    almost 2 years ago 4 answers •
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    • anonymous
      Learning About Breast Cancer

      dcis is stage 0, or pre cancer. dcis can be ductal or lobular. some docs now consider dcis cancer and others pre cancer. listen to your intuition, get 2nd opinion if you aren't happy with what your doc has told you so far.

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    • anonymous
      Learning About Breast Cancer

      Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is the most common NON invasive breast cancer! Ductal means is in the milk ducts. In situ, or encapsulated, means the tumor is in it's early stages, inside it's capsule. Better to understand is like a bubble that didn't rupture yet so the tissue around is,...

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      Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is the most common NON invasive breast cancer! Ductal means is in the milk ducts. In situ, or encapsulated, means the tumor is in it's early stages, inside it's capsule. Better to understand is like a bubble that didn't rupture yet so the tissue around is, probably, contaminated!

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  • My wife Fiona has breast cancer which has spread to three areas of her liver .i would like to know if anyone had this and survived . The doctor says she maybe has two years . She has had three chemo sessions , and is doing great

    Asked by anonymous

    Learning About Breast Cancer
    4 months ago 7 answers •
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    • anonymous
      Survivor since 2007

      Stephen,
      I like to be realistic but I also wouldn't put a time limit on any woman. This is serious but none of us know.... even doctor's, how long we have on Earth. We do have women here who have been diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. They are being treated and are still taking part in...

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      Stephen,
      I like to be realistic but I also wouldn't put a time limit on any woman. This is serious but none of us know.... even doctor's, how long we have on Earth. We do have women here who have been diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. They are being treated and are still taking part in our discussions. Increasingly, metastatic breast cancer is being treated as a chronic disease. As long as there is life, there is hope. All the better Fiona is doing so well with her chemo. treatments. My question would not be, "How long do I have" but "Well, what are we going to do?" I think those of us with breast cancer get plenty of bad news and horrible thoughts we manufacture in our own minds. What we need is some shining hope out there for us to reach for. God's blessings to you and your dear Fiona. Take care, Sharon

      1 comment
    • anonymous
      Stage 3C Patient

      Well said Sharon! Prayers to you Stephen and your Fiona! Hugs, Pazit

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  • My aunt died with breast cancer during surgery - why?

    Asked by anonymous

    Learning About Breast Cancer
    almost 2 years ago Answer •

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