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The Tiger roars again!!!
Howdy all!!!!! Well, It has been a dogs age since I have been on here. I am so happy to see alot of old "faces" . Thank you for caring enough to continue to ask about me. I have been so busy with treatments, still, that leave me on my arse, and in between, Christmas shopping, beating my kids, harrassing my husband, and…
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Hypnotherapy
My name is Chris Bathum and I am a hypnotherapist and master hypnotist in Los Angeles. I offer hypnotherapy at no charge to cancer patients who are working with an oncologist/radiologist in any kind of treatment plan. I work mainly with treatment motivation and also to block negative suggestion from well meaning care…
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organ donor
Hello everyone, There were some posts here recently about those of us with breast cancer not being able to donate blood. Does that also apply to the organ donor program? My family decided a number of years ago to have 'organ donor' placed on our PA. driver's licenses. Maybe I should try to have that removed? Like some of…
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Lymphedema
Help, I am 20 months post surgery for recurring Breast CA. I did okay following chemo and radiation. I'm back at work getting on with my life and my hand started swelling. Lymphedema! I visited a Ocupational Therapist, refered by my doc and she was sweet, etc. I did the wrapping day and night.....The puffy hand and very…
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Treatment Update
I have just had results of some tests & they are not too good. My CA15-3 marker numbers are rising rapidly again & I have had to have new x-rays on shoulder, chest, ribs, pelvis & left femur which all show signs of renewed activity again after having only just finished my last chemo. The pain is horrendous. I had an…
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George Harrison
Dear everyone. Just to say that we should all remember George Harrison who died from cancer on Friday. To all of us especially those in their 50's like me who was bought up with the Beatles he gave us fun & great music . He died strong in his faith in his God as a Hare Krishna knowing he had a new life to come . Let us all…
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Right drains removed and I have some relief!!!
Hi everyone, I had an interesting day yesterday. I started out at my doctor who handles pain management. She had been wanting to try cortisone injections in each hip to see if that would bring any relief to the pain in my legs. I currently take a combination of max. doses of celebrex, ultram and motrin. I don't want to…
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Update
Hello my friends, I am sorry I haven't written lately. I have been in an emotional flux. I have been experiencing quite a bit of pain between my shoulders and down both arms. Doctors haven't found out the cause yet. Tests scheduled are bone scan, nerve tests, MRI, and something with an orthopedist. Additionally, my blood…
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Feeling blue and also excited!!
Hello, I just finished chemo, had my port removed and I'm on tamoxifen for five years. I have not had any real bad side effects(besides hot flashes) and consider myself very lucky to be done with it all.I find myself tired still but other than that I feel great. I am looking forward to going on with life cancer free!! I…