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Seriously, I'm Not Mad
Seriously, I’m not mad - even after being diagnosed in 2007 with a quick-moving, invasive breast cancer. Even after initial treatments were no cake walk…
Feb 27
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Lisa Millenbah
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January 2023
Small But Mighty
I want to explain the part of treatment I’ve been doing since November 2021 - the drugs. But cancer drugs are not sparkly and there’s not a fun story to…
Jan 12
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Lisa Millenbah
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Next Order Of Business, And A Path Crossed, Too
One of the things that can be an issue for cancer in the bone is that the tumor munching away at bone can cause weakness to the affected bone and that…
Jan 2
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Lisa Millenbah
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December 2022
Coincidences? I Think Not.
In July of 2020, I had a non-cancer-related appointment with my cardiologist which resulted in a referral to get my calcium score and imaging of heart…
Dec 19, 2022
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Lisa Millenbah
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Moments Became Years
In my head, 2010 doesn’t seem so long ago, but somehow 12 years have passed in what feels like moments. I think most of us feel that way about time…
Dec 18, 2022
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Lisa Millenbah
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August 2010
2010 Update
It’s been a year since I last posted to my Carepages – which is a good sign. I’m well into my third year of being cancer-free and am gearing up to walk…
Aug 21, 2010
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Lisa Millenbah
October 2008
Same Race Different Year
Kelly and I walked this past Saturday’s 2008 Komen Houston Race for the Cure. What a difference a year has made for me. Last year at this time, I was in…
Oct 7, 2008
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Lisa Millenbah
June 2008
At The End Of 15 Months
At the end of May, I had my LAST Zometa infusion, so today I went down to M.D. Anderson for another milestone visit; I got my port-a-cath removed!!! I…
Jun 17, 2008
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Lisa Millenbah
May 2008
So Far, So Good
More good news!!! Last week Wednesday, I went in for my first mammogram since just about this time last year. After many, many slides taken of each…
May 1, 2008
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Lisa Millenbah
March 2008
Headed In The Right Direction
I have news from my first three-month visit with my medical oncologist!!! The blood tests done yesterday indicate there is no cancer activity going on…
Mar 12, 2008
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Lisa Millenbah
January 2008
Hair Returns!
Before I close my eyes for the night, I wanted to post a quick note to let you know how I was feeling after that very rough day last Thursday. I finally…
Jan 14, 2008
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Lisa Millenbah
Not Done, Yet
As you know, I finished up my final radiation treatment last Thursday. Thank you for all the cheers of support! I admit that I wrapped things up in…
Jan 11, 2008
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Lisa Millenbah
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