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 Necole Brown on July 12, 2009 at 12:53am: Natalie -

My thoughts are with you and my prayers go out for you.

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Permalink Reply by Sean J. Kennedy on July 12, 2009 at 9:11am: Seems doctors schooled in western medicine are always so quick to recommend such drastic courses of action, have you explored any alternative healing methods? Exploring the mind-body connection can yield some profound revelations!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Luiz Botelho on July 12, 2009 at 11:25am: Great to see you´re recovering steadily!
Best vibes!
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Permalink Reply by Lesley Pyke on July 13, 2009 at 5:28am: Dear Natalie, thank you for sharing your pictures and news, I wish you a speedy recovery. Moms have amazing strength and can overcome anything.
Hugs
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Permalink Reply by Scott Whitney on July 13, 2009 at 9:29am: Natalie,

I was sorry to hear of this tremendous challenge you've been faced with. I have no doubt though that you have the will, the fortitude and the strength to overcome this. You are a strong woman! I remember finding out that I was the first winner of your 1k giveaway and talking to you on the phone...it was so cool. I was so excited!!! I think anyone that has the drive to start an entity like yours is truly capable of remarkable things with God's help.

I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

All My Best,
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Permalink Reply by Thomas Power on July 13, 2009 at 10:02am: Natalie is doing an amazing job we have republished everywhere on twitter, facebook, friendfeed, ecademy to garner more support for your cause and recovery.

http://www.ecademy.com/node.php?id=131623

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Permalink Reply by Sandi on July 13, 2009 at 11:34am: Hi Natalie Regoli!

Have a look at this video.

Here is another video

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Permalink Reply by Keith Bernhardt on July 13, 2009 at 12:29pm: Natalie,

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Take Care,

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Permalink Reply by Tanmay on July 13, 2009 at 12:39pm: Hi there, you need to go to www.empowher.com and talk to Michelle K. Robson. You will find support groups and tons of info there. I have been transcribing their podcasts for the past two years, although not directly , but there they need people like you to share your stories with other women and would appreciate it. You'll find a huge knowledge base and many many other women who are cancer survivors and you'd definitely benefit from their experience. The other place is Cancer Treatment Centers of America which is unique in its 'mother approach' and you can get consultancy as well as the best 'care' and treatment you could ever imagine. the website is www.cancercenter.com. Hope this helps and optimistic to get you interviewed at empowHer.

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Permalink Reply by May on July 13, 2009 at 12:45pm: Dear Natali:

Be rest assured it is well with you and your precious baby. My heartfelt prayers are with you and by the grace of God your victorious attitude will thrust you to heights you never imagined. Stay strong, beautiful, courageous and prayerful. You are definitely in my prayers.

Be blessed,
May Olusola
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Permalink Reply by Nadira Haniff on July 13, 2009 at 12:46pm: Natalie. So glad you made it safely through the surgery and both you and the baby are in good shape. Get some rest and gain your strength back. We are all thinking of you

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Permalink Reply by Ian McKenzie on July 13, 2009 at 12:47pm: Natalie,

To say that you are AMAZING is an understatement. I think your story will give others inspiration to overcome whatever obstacle you may face in life. The look on your face is that of a warrior and a champion!

I'm sure your husband and your entire family is extremely proud of you!

Blessings and Breakthroughs

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