Diagnosed with Cancer, Am Pregnant and Will Have My Breast Removed in 16 hours

If you know someone who had cancer while being pregnant, or personally went through this please send an email to me at ceo@sup.biz or post a reply here.

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July 12th

Here are some pictures from Before and After:

Looking at Ultrasound pics with Mother-in-law the evening before surgery

Close Up of My Baby's Face in 4D ultrasound the Afternoon Before Surgery

In recovery an hour after closing me up

Getting my Appetite Back in a Big Way the next morning

Leaving MDAnderson to go home

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July 9th

After getting diagnosed yesterday at MDAnderson, I decided I was not going to hide the fact. I am really scared for my life and for the life of my baby. At the same time, I can not help but to worry how people will look at me with only one breast. They are also going to have to remove a large portion of my back. The back skin and the back muscle will be used to cover the hole where my left breast and chest muscle will have used to have been.

The good news for everyone reading this is that I should be back from the hospital by Monday and able to work from my computer out of my bed. I am a strong willed woman and I plan to heal quickly. The other partners of the company met last night and decided to donate a portion of all the profits to breast cancer research. I cried when I saw that they had placed the pink ribbon on the logo today.

My twitter account, that was initially used for updating on Sta.rtUp.biz, is also going to be used for updates on my battle, which I will win. Please take a moment to sign up to follow me on Twitter and tell your friends about it. I would like to share my story every step of the way.

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MDAdnerson has informed me that I will be the 6th pregnant woman in medical history to have a mastectomy. They also told me that there has been less than 100 documented cases of pregnant women with cancer since they started tracking in 1991. I hope that by getting my story out, that I will be able to connect with some of the other 98 or so women that have gone through what I am going through now. This is the only way that I will find answers because the doctors say they can give no answers with so few statistics.

So please share this post with everyone you know. Hopefully, the power of business networking can lead to me finding answers and spreading awareness at the same time. Little did I know that a few weeks ago while watching how Twitter was changing the way we see Iran, that I would be using it to find answers and support in the fight of my life.

My surgery is at 6am Friday morning. I should be able to give a twitter update in the evening or dictate it to a family member to tweet it for me. I want to thank everyone for taking the time to read this and for forwarding this message on to all of your contacts.

If you know someone who had cancer while being pregnant, or personally went through this please send an email to me at ceo@sup.biz or post a reply here.

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Natalie Regoli
CEO, SUp.biz
Future Cancer Survivor and Mom

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Permalink Reply by Marilyn Shannon on July 9, 2009 at 3:00pm: I am honored to be a part of this journey with you. I would be happy to share this and help you in every way I can, it is actually what I do. I share stories.

I will follow you on twitter. Please connect when you can.

warmly,
marilyn
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Permalink Reply by Paul Bellerose on July 9, 2009 at 3:02pm: Natalie.....I know you want to do the right thing for you and your baby so let me ask you this...Have you asked for a second opinion..or maybe even a third opinion? Whatever you decide to do is up to you and we will be here to cheer you on but like your internet endeavors....do your homework......and then go for it!!
I don't pray often but I will make an exception here! You are special!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Marjorie Janczak on July 9, 2009 at 3:04pm: My dear Natalie, my heart goes out to you and I am so happy and proud of you for your positive energy and mindset.
YOU surely will win this battle and the loving God will keep you and the innocent baby safe.
I shall remember you in my prayers and will do my best to help where I can.
God keep and bless you abundantly.
You sure are an inspiration to women.

Love
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Permalink Reply by Melody-Rose Parker on July 9, 2009 at 3:08pm: I want you to know that my Mom had breast cancer surgery and lived for many years cancer free.

I also think that someone my sister knows was pregnant and had cancer treatment. I will find out and let you know.

In the meantime, there is oxygen therapy -- There is a great video on You Tube called, "The One Minute Cure for Cancer." This is a reputable treatment with a great track record. You may want to take a look at this information.

Whatever you do, in my opinion, forget about chemotherapy. It ruins your immune system. There are many alternatives, and if you need help on this, let me know.

In the meantime, you and your baby are in my prayers. Blessings!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Milton Rivera Manga on July 9, 2009 at 3:09pm: Natalie, you are going to make it, don't doubt it.

My wife has been there many years ago, she is fine !; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Peter Heavey on July 9, 2009 at 3:11pm: Hi Natalie,

Will look to get this around a few places.
You will be in my thoughts and prayers and heck you'll be back up and at them in no time .
Will be checking up on your recovery programme.
My very best wishes,

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Permalink Reply by Sandra Smith on July 9, 2009 at 3:11pm: You're so strong--remember we're praying for your successful journey. I'm sharing this little poem with you:

"Hope"
" Of all the forces that make for a better world, none is so powerful as hope. With hope, one can think, one can work, one can dream. If you have hope, you have everything."

The Lord of God is always with you.

His Mercy and Grace to you,
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Permalink Reply by Nadira Haniff on July 9, 2009 at 3:12pm: Natalie. Words can't express how difficult it was to read your post. I lost my Dad to cancer a long time ago, but the wound hasn't healed yet. My heart breaks for you. But I can feel your strength through your words and know that you will get through this.

Stay strong and know that you are surrounded by many who care. You, your family and your baby are in our thoughts. With lots of good wishes for a successful surgery.

With love & best of wishes
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Permalink Reply by Jen Burk on July 9, 2009 at 3:16pm: Dear Natalie - I've sent your request to my husband, who works in government relations for the American Cancer Society, to see if there are any resources there who could help spread the word about your desire to connect with the others. Meanwhile, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Continue to stay strong and positive for yourself, your family, and that dear sweet baby. All the prayers that are floating around will make a difference. Take care, and God Bless, Jen; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Thomas on July 9, 2009 at 3:17pm: A tip, as cancer is actually a virus (most people dont know this usually),
a good approach might be to make colloidal silver water. As its also good
for your general health its also a good overall health supplement too :)
If you go on youtube and search there for topic of colloidal silver you will
find many videos about how to make it yourself, its quite easy :); ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Colleen Harron Stelmach on July 9, 2009 at 3:19pm: Natalie-
My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Stay strong & positive.

Do not be concerned about how people will look at you with only one breast.
People will not see that, they will see the beautiful, happy, loving person and mother
that you are.

Warmly,
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Permalink Reply by Gina McGowan Cade on July 9, 2009 at 3:19pm: Hello Natalie,
Think about yourself on Friday. We can get the tweets later next week. Get your rest!; ▶ Reply to This