Penny's Story

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About her story

"I knew I had to take this horrible, bad thing and turn it in to something positive."

In March 2010, Penny was diagnosed with Stage IIB Triple-negative breast cancer.

"There's something about when you've been diagnosed with breast cancer, it's like being elected to a club that you never wanted to be a part of," says Penny. "But, when you're there, you're really glad there's other people with you."

A busy salon owner, Penny realized that her diagnosis and treatment would completely change her lifestyle. But, through breast cancer, she learned that it was her family and support that meant most to her.

Watch Penny's story and learn how a rare form of breast cancer changed her life and helped her realize that all things work out for good in the end.

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    Is a hardness in the breast tissue normal during radiation?

    Asked by anonymous

    Learning About Breast Cancer
    9 months ago 2 answers •
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      Gizelle D'Orsey
      Learning About Breast Cancer

      My radiologist said it was. I too have a hardening in the area of radiation.

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      Sherry Downing
      Learning About Breast Cancer

      Yes. I am six years past radiation and I am still hardened and numb in areas. The radiation does a lot of damage (at least in my case) but the alternative made it worth it. Hmmmm...a tumor or hardness. You can guess what I decided to do!

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    Hi just want to say I have my mastectomy in morning dreading it but then after a week will know what I'm facing and the plan in store for me love and hugs to all other bc sufferers x x

    Asked by vicky kayley

    Learning About Breast Cancer
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      marianne robertson
      Learning About Breast Cancer

      Faith is your best friend. I am done with active treatment. There is hope on the other side. I was diagnosed with stage 3 invasive lobular breast cancer. A year later I am cancer free. I cAn't lie it was a hell of a year,chemo then radiation now tamox(for 5 years) but now I'm on the other side...

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      Faith is your best friend. I am done with active treatment. There is hope on the other side. I was diagnosed with stage 3 invasive lobular breast cancer. A year later I am cancer free. I cAn't lie it was a hell of a year,chemo then radiation now tamox(for 5 years) but now I'm on the other side and ot is a WHOLE lot better. I'm scared of it coming back but I have a new appreation for life. My faith is what got me through the dark days and keeps me putting one foot in front of the other today. You will OK and here to talk to other sisters for uears to come.

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      Ali S
      Survivor since 2011

      It can be so emotional--the anxiety, being under, not knowing the physical pain, etc., so I understand why you're dreading it. While I had just a lumpectomy, I feel the emotional part of surgery related to breast cancer can be similar for women. After I woke up I was so relieved it was out of...

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      It can be so emotional--the anxiety, being under, not knowing the physical pain, etc., so I understand why you're dreading it. While I had just a lumpectomy, I feel the emotional part of surgery related to breast cancer can be similar for women. After I woke up I was so relieved it was out of me I just burst into tears. Also relieved that two of my three steps were complete (I still had radiation to go). I was done jan 27. Best wishes to you Vicky. You're a rock star! Get rest, let people pamper you!

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    Has anyone gotten pneumonia after receiving chemo? If so, how long did it take to recover? Did it come back?

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      anonymous
      Stage 3B Patient

      No, but I've had a bad cough/ cold for 3 weeks got antibiotics cold kinda went away cough is still lingering. Gets worse after couple days after treatment ;(

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      jayme john
      Learning About Breast Cancer

      Hi Terri, I'm experiencing the same thing Adriana is. I just finished a course of antibiotic. I feel a lot better but the cough is still there. I just had my 5th taxol today. Let me see how I feel in a couple of days. I'll let you know. O'ya I did have an xray and my lungs were clear and

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