Bonnie's Story

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About her story

"There's some things in life you have to share. You have to have someone to lean on, and they'll help you get through."

After performing a self-breast exam, Bonnie Brooks discovered a lump and immediately scheduled an appointment with her doctor. On September 11, 2008, she was diagnosed with Stage 3 metastatic breast cancer. With a difficult treatment regiment ahead, including chemotherapy, she realized that she could not face breast cancer alone.

"I was always very independent and I've learned with breast cancer you can't always be independent," says Brooks. "You have to be dependent on people to help you through."

Hear Bonnie's inspirational story and learn more about how she overcame breast cancer.

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    Hi, I'm only 23 and I'm having a biopsy and sonogram done next week on the grape size lump I found under my armpit. Will that be enough to tell if it's cancer or should I ask for more tests?

    Asked by jenny l

    Learning About Breast Cancer
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      Anne Marie jacintho
      Survivor since 2003

      With a sonogram they will be looking if the lump is fluid filled or solid they may also be checking if there are any other suspicious areas. There are different types of biopsies. Fine needle aspirate they insert a wide bore needle and aspirate some of the tissue and send it to the lab. A...

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      With a sonogram they will be looking if the lump is fluid filled or solid they may also be checking if there are any other suspicious areas. There are different types of biopsies. Fine needle aspirate they insert a wide bore needle and aspirate some of the tissue and send it to the lab. A cone knive biopsy they remove a cone shape tissue sample and send that for pathology and then there is a wide incisional biopsy that they remove the entire lump or suspicious area pathology is able to evaluate the whole area and the surgeon can check for clean margins. The surgeon will usually decide what type of biopsy will give the best diagnosis.

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    What are the treatment options and side effects for pregnant women?

    Asked by Linda Simms

    Learning About Breast Cancer
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    Anyone have dizziness/lightheaded ness while on herceptin?

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    Learning About Breast Cancer
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      Sue Rice
      Stage 4 Patient

      I get dizzy & lightheaded also my eyesight has deteriated I get sores in my nose and I am always tired, lately I have been falling over a lot as well which I am told is due to tiredness which makes the dizziness worse. I have been on Herceptin every 3 weeks for the past 3 years and no signs of...

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      I get dizzy & lightheaded also my eyesight has deteriated I get sores in my nose and I am always tired, lately I have been falling over a lot as well which I am told is due to tiredness which makes the dizziness worse. I have been on Herceptin every 3 weeks for the past 3 years and no signs of anything changing. I have heard most symptoms go away you finish having Herceptin. Good luck!

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      Erin Timlin
      Learning About Breast Cancer

      No dizziness and lightheadedness but I have had slightly blurred vision which I believe is a side effect. Also, a runny nose.

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