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Archives for May 2009

More funny stuff...
I thought this was pretty funny medical humor too. Hope you ladies get a laugh: Dave Berry's Colonoscopy Journal: I called my friend Andy, a gastroenterologist, to make an appointment for a colonoscopy. A few days later, in his office, Andy showed me a color diagram of the colon, a lengthy organ that appears to go all over…
Another Joke
The Bathtub Test During a visit to the mental asylum, a visitor asked the Director "How do you determine whether or not a patient should be institutionalized." 'Well,' said the Director, 'we fill up a bathtub, then we offer a teaspoon, a teacup and a bucket to the patient and ask him or her to empty the bathtub.' 'Oh, I…
diagnosed last wednesday
Hearing the doctor say the word malignant over the phone on Wednesday last week was like getting punched in the stomach. We made an appointment for the following Wednesday (tomorrow). The next day I asked them to fax me the pathology report from the biopsy. After reviewing it for a few days and printing off the information…
Thank you Aortus
Thanks to you and your tutorials this has become such a vibrant, colourful, funny, expressive site. I think of you everytime I post a pic or link with gratitude. It was so difficult not post a direct link (as some are not computer savvy enough to copy and paste or just can't be bothered due to feeling unwell) or expressing…
Sadly, an argument against sugar and simple carbs
WHI: Hyperinsulinemia Mediates Obesity's Breast Cancer Risk Elsevier Global Medical News. 2009 Apr 29, B Jancin DENVER (EGMN) - New data from the Women's Health Initiative indicate that hyperinsulinemia is an independent risk factor for breast cancer. This observation goes a long way toward explaining the well-established…
Post-Treatment Transition Can Be Scary for Cancer Survivors
I don't know if I've posted this before but I think it's worth posting again. Some of us are having a hard go of things and I hope it helps them know that their feelings of abnormal are normal. If this link doesn't come through for you I'll copy and paste as it is a log on site.
Ginger and Chemotherapy related nausea
From Medscape Medical News ASCO 2009: Ginger Helps Relieve Chemotherapy-Associated Nausea Roxanne Nelson The data, which will be presented at the 2009 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncologists (ASCO), were discussed during a premeeting presscast. "Despite widespread use of antiemetics,…
Online Survey Generates Individualized Survivorship Care Plans
I think this is a great idea, check it out. < a href="http://www.oncologystat.com/news-and-viewpoints/news/Online_Survey_Generates_Individualized_Survivorship_Care_Plans.html>SurvivorshipCarePlans
Cancer survivor's health insurance
I'm now a five year cancer survivor. I'm in a group of two with the health insurance of my employer. Because of my history, it's a terrible plan ($10,000 a day, no matter what's wrong, and right now I'm needing a surgery that I won't do because of this limitation.) My colleague will switch to any health coverage that's…
Tattoo Makeup
Has anyone here thought about, or had permanent make up done? I actually scared myself in the mirror this weekend. I was feeling good, going around the house, listening to music, then walked by a mirror and literally did not recognize myself: pale, round face, bald head, no eye brows, no eyelashes, just a blank face. I…
Any middle school teachers? What do you tell parents and students?
Thank goodness it is the end of the school year. I have been out for three weeks to have my recurrent BC staged. I am going back on June 1 to finish out the year. I am going to tell the kids and parents I had medical issues, but now I am back. I am on Femara for a few months, then I need to have surgery to have my…
Medical Fees.....LOL
A guy goes to the doctors for a check-up. The doctor puts him in a little room and in walks a Huge Black Labrador, followed by a small ginger kitten. The animals stare at the chap for a while then leave the room. The doctor comes back and hands the guy a bill for $350.00 The man is Flabbergasted! and asks "How can I owe…
Funny Moment
Ok, so it's the last week of school and I don't start Chemo til next week so I thought I'd go in and get the end of school stuff done....as I'm getting dressed I look round wondering...."hmmmm where's my boob?" Then it struck me how funny that sounds...."honey, have you seen my boob?" Dee
My Brave Little Grandson
Over the weekend my oldest grandson Ian had a bit of a mishap and ended up with two staples in his head. His mommy say's he was very brave at the doctor's office. I wanted to share the photo with you all because I just love the ever so proud grin on his little face, it's all boy! He is fine by the way and is enjoying…
Discount Lymphedema Sleeves
I was just ordering my pressure sleeves for lymphedema and thought you all may want to check out this site. The pressure sleeves cost much less here and they have a tutorial to aide you in measuring your arm for the right sleeve. The site is http://www.discountsurgical.com/cats.asp?categoryid=159 You will have to copy and…
Doctors Warn: Avoid Genetically Modified Food
On May 19th, the American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM) called on "Physicians to educate their patients, the medical community, and the public to avoid GM (genetically modified) foods when possible and provide educational materials concerning GM foods and health risks."[1] They called for a moratorium on GM…
Tamoxifen, Female ?
Ladies, I am so glad you are here to answer this ? One of the "possible" side effects listed for tamoxifen is "vaginal discharge". First of all...of those of you taking this drug, do you have this side effect? And if so...do you mind if i ask, what do they mean exactly by "discharge"? Is it like having a non stop yeast…
Oprah today?
Is today that Oprah special on breast cancer that some of you were discussing last week?? Debi
I know you will understand!
This is not terribly serious, but I know you will all understand and let me vent for a minute. I am the positive one in the family. People say I'm always smiling and laughing. I'm going through a pretty good time right now. Chemo is over. I have just had my surgery and have a free week before they start radiation. I'm not…
Post Lumpectomy fluid leak from incision
HI - I was diagnosed with insitu ductal carcinoma and just had surgery on May 15th. They also removed 3 lymph nodes ... all clear, thank goodness. Clear margins with cancer too. However, I've developed a big lump under my arm where the lymph nodes were removed. I realize this is fluid build up, however, it started leaking…
Here's to us ladies...
Toast: Here's to us ladies and our high heeled shoes, We spend your money, we drink your booze. We're no virgins, but that ain't no sin. We still got the box that the cherry came in! I applaud all of us! =^..^=
Living Proof
There's a movie on tonight at 8:00pm PT called "Living Proof". I think it's about the Dr. that discovered the HER2 gene. It's on the Women's Network here anyway. Thought you might enjoy it. Have a great evening. jan
taxol and herceptin
Hi: I am new to this page. I've never before joined a discussion group. The long and the short of it is, I have just begun weekly (3 weeks) Taxol and then a year of Herceptin. At age 47, I was originally diagnosed with DCIS in '02 and had a lumpetctomy,then mastectomy. Another lumpectomy on other breast in '04 (I asked the…
new dx
Hello My daughter-in-laws mom just went through a lumpectomy, they took three lymph nodes and all three had cancer cells in them, now they say she has stage II, don't know what type. I guess the thing that bothers me they are waiting a month, let her get over first surgery before doing another resection of ax lymph nodes.…
Herceptin
I am new at this, so I am looking for someone who has taken this drug. I recently was diagnosed with breast cancer. It is all so new to me that I am really anxious to see if anyone else has had to go through this like me So could someone please help me in understanding this drug
a tree grows in Texas
Since I was a little acorn, I’ve been silent as can be. I’ve stood and waited rooted here To grow and develop into me. Not caring what went on outside my little sphere. For this is where I loved to live and no one interfered. That is until one day a nasty wind blew through. It laughed and said, "I’ve been all around the…
can lack of estrogen cause depression
I have been pretty depressed lately. I am dealing with it, but I want to know: do you believe lack of estrogen from the AIs (I am taking Femara) could cause depression? Ohilly
testing
Shout out to poolboy!
How is your girlfriend doing?
OHIOGIRL
Our dear Marie is in the hospital in her last days or possibly hours. She has a bowel obstruction that can not be fixed. She can no longer open her eyes or speak, but her son tells me they are keeping her comfortable. He gave me permission to let her csn friends know. She is an ovarian survivor so I will be posting this…

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