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Maureen Lynch had a mastectomy after suffering from breast cancer but she is grateful and relieved to be alive at all. Maureen feels she would not have been able to get through her cancer ordeal had it not been for her friends, co-workers and daughter who realize that healing takes time and listening helps.

Author: Lynch, Maureen
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Self
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-0699
Year: 2003
Mastectomy

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When breasts were fun

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A woman stricken with breast cancer discusses her sentiments, remembering the times when her breasts were usually for beauty, for love and for milk and life. She now looks at women's breasts without envy, but with wishes for their good health and prayers for their recovery.

Author: Bloom, Amy
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Self
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-0699
Year: 1998
Health aspects, Women, Women's health

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A healing haircut

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A breast cancer patient presents a day-by-day account of dealing with the side effects caused by chemotherapy. She had her head shaved bald after her hair began falling out. Acupuncture helped her other symptoms by stimulating her digestive and immune systems.

Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Self
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-0699
Year: 1999
Complications and side effects, Cancer patients, Chemotherapy

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Subjects list: United States, Personal narratives, Breast cancer
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