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Hello Everyone!
I'm new to this group, and I want to thankyou guys for responding to my inquiries! Also I am praying for all of you too....I am going to be a volonteer for the ACS when I get through my last {hopefully} surgery......In Jesus Name it will be! Be Blessed! Love Cathy
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Hello Everyone!
I'm new to this group, and I want to thankyou guys for responding to my inquiries! Also I am praying for all of you too....I am going to be a volonteer for the ACS when I get through my last {hopefully} surgery......In Jesus Name it will be! Be Blessed! Love Cathy
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Hi All
Hey Guys, Hope this finds you all well. Just to give you an update on my condition. I will have a check up wih my OBGYN on Friday to make sure eveything's ok to start radiation. Thank God, my bloodwork came negative for ovarian cancer this week. I will be cast Monday to start radiation in early Oct. I will go through a six…
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Home AT Last!
Hi Everyone: I want to thank all of you for your prayers. I finally got home this afternoon. I had problems with an infection, but my fever finally came down yesterday. It is excrutiating to eat, but otherwise o.k. The only surgical surprise was a tumor on the abdominal wall under my ribs. My surgeon found it when he was…
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This is Cathy again and I'm hopin!
Maybe I've revealed too much, I don't know. I could use the company. Someone to share with'
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Is it ...
Wow it has been over a week now and I have been finally feeling like I could go back to work and make a contribution. What a difference life is when your not always hanging onto ones stomach. No not pained any more since the methadone treatment but was nauseated, gellor. I don't miss that, glad it doesn't have to be away…
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Carolyn's liver biopsy results
Hello everyone, My ocologist called late afternoon with the liver biopsy results. The lesion wasn't cancerous, but she still wants to schedule a PET scan for me. It will be in October after I return from a fall foliage cruise on October7. Have been looking forward to my first cruise since the beginning of the year before…
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remember me
Please remember me in your prayers tomorrow as I go for my Pet Scan to see about the tumors in my lung. thanks Judy P.S, I have really been depressed about this.
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Hi I' new to this format of talking my name is Cathyand I have breast cancer
I'm thrying to find somrone to tajk to....I used to go to a cancer support when I was driving....But now I'm on social security, Not just because of breast cancer...Several other health related issues as well. Can anyone talk to me? Or email me at nativeind@hotmail.com I'd really appreciate it.
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New to Group
Greetings to all. Just discovered this website. I am undergoing chemo for Stage 2 breast cancer currently. Have had a mastectomy of my left breast. Anyone live in the Boise Idaho area? I have just moved here for treatment and don't know very many people..we're a military family. My prayers and support go out to each of…
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New to Group - Stage IV delayed
Hello group. I have been wanting to get into a support group. I was diagnosed 10/00 with stage IV, but responded well to chemo and radiation. Have had fracture of femur as result of radiation to right hip, but have now found "ortho oncologist" who has replaced my hip and femur. Doing very well 9 weeks after surgery. I want…
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prophylatic oophorectomy
Wednesday I am having my ovaries removed. I had my uterus removed 12 years ago. I am post-menopausal and am a one year breast cancer survivor. The ovary removal is a precautionary measure. I am having a laproscopy (SP?). If there is too much scar tissue from the hystorectomy, he will do a "bikini cut". My research shows he…
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Finally done with treatment
Hi there, it's been a while since I've logged in but, I just wanted to report that I finally finished all of my treatments (YEAH!!!) I've done chemo and just finished radiation on Friday. I'm kinda wondering what to do with myself next. Any suggestions? Also, I would like to know at what point will I finally start to feel…
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Survivor names
Breast cancer survivors: I am creating a project for school about breast cancer and survivors of breast cancer. Please help me by sending your first and last name (that's all I need) to meghan@sococentral.com. I need approximately 100 names by September 16 at midnight. Feel free to send the names of people you know who…
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Eleven year anniversary-Friday the 13th
Hi folks, Just a note of hope and encouragement. My BC diagnosis was on Friday the 13th of September, 1991. Thankfully, the eleven years since have pretty darn healthy ones for me. My healthcare providers, family, and friends have supported me every step of the way. I've become involved with cancer advocacy, support…
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re. Joys of Lymphedema
Hi...just read your messsage...I just signed on today...so your message seems a bit dated,but hope that you have found some solutions since you posted. My advice is to get to a Physical Therapist who does this for you, then shows you the correct way in which to do the MLD. There are also videos that help. Are you familiar…
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Thanks for the responses!
Thanks to many of you for responding to my first message "Survivors Where Are You". I would like to continue with this discussion group and learn as many things as possible. Stats are never as important as talking with real people with positive thoughts and concerns. Thanks, talk to you all again, Barbara
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core biopsy fears
Hi! I had a lumpectomy 2 yrs. ago. Recently, ultrasound detected a non-palpable mass (.88cm) in same breast near orig. site. Scheduled to have core biopsy with ultrasound guidance this Monday, 16th. I am already suffering from chronic pain in that breast due to the lumpectomy 2 yrs. ago and am very worried about whether I…
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chronic pain due to lumpectomy 2 yrs. ago!
Hi! This is my 1st time on board! 2 yrs. ago I was diagnosed with infiltrating ductal carcinoma with 3 positive nodes and had a lumpectomy (left breast) followed by chemo & radiation. I have had CHRONIC PAIN since lumpectomy! Used Duragesic pain patch for 1 yr. but chose to stop taking med. Am using ice packs for pain.…
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Doctors need a check-up too?
Hello All! I am in the process of choosing doctors for a second opinion. (I am already receiving chemo) but want to hear other opinions on this and surgery. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to check-up on doctors? Web-sites, reports, etc? I live within driving distance to Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore areas. Is…
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Prayers Tomorrow
Please keep my husband and me in your prayers tomorrow. I will be having surgery in the morning. It will last 4 - 6 hours. I hope to be home by Monday - however, it could be up to 7 days. My surgeon promised to get me out as quickly as possible as he wants to keep me away from the germs. Well, I better go. I still have a…
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Pregnancy after Breast Cancer
Hi - I was wondering if anyone had successful pregnancies after breast cancer (chemo and radiation). My doctor is giving me the "thumbs up" to try after I get my annual chest,bone, and abdomen xray. I'm kind of nervous because I'm only two years from diagnosis and, can I even get pregnant? I am 30 years old. Any success…
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Hi All, Has anyone been troubled with CTS. I have had numbness in my hands and fingers for a couple of months and assumed it was chemo induced neuropathy. However, recently I was at a neurologist with my mom and he said it was carpal tunnel. After reading up on this it sounds right on. This can be induced by excess growth…
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And there off>>>>>>
HOWDY everyone ! Well I just wanted to stop bye and say hello to all. Tomorrow is Friday the 13th and my one MONTH anniversary of being a survivor. *jumps for joy-makes grimmance coz I hurt myself jumping to high LOL* I have been burning my candles at both ends over the last month, for it feels so good to NOT feel bad when…
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THANK YOU !!!
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Survivors, where are you
I would love to talk to someone who has been through what I am experiencing. Six years ago I had level 1 breast cancer (lumpectomy & radiation). I thought I had it beat, until May of this year when I was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer to my brain. I have undergone surgery to remove most of the large tumor. I have…
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taxotere
Hi Everyone I've been on this site several times before and have met some wonderful people. Haven't been on faithfully for awhile now but I had a reoccurance (breast cancer) and I will start the dreaded chemo again in October. I will be getting taxotere and wonder if anyone out there who's had it can give me a clue what…
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1 year anniversary of diagnosis
Hello Ladies, One year ago today I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I want to take a moment to thank all of the wonderful woman on this site that helped me get through the toughest year of my life. Today, each and every one of you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am also praying for our nation as we remember this day.…
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Some prayers are needed today
Good morning ladies, Up early this morning anticipating my liver biopsy today. Can't believe after BC in January and LC in April that I would have to go through more tests. Please send prayers and positive thoughts today for positive results from the biopsy. Thanks for your continued support and good wishes. I hope you're…
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Some prayers are needed today
Good morning ladies, Up early this morning anticipating my liver biopsy today. Can't believe after BC in January and LC in April that I would have to go through more tests. Please send prayers and positive thoughts today for positive results from the biopsy. Thanks for your continued support and good wishes. I hope you're…