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Expert in Horticulture?.....ROFLMAO!!!!!!!!
I got in from work tonight and my other half was outside with a huge smile on his face, he looked as proud of himself as our cat did when she 'Caught' a mummified mouse and carried it about the house for 3 days! LOL Anyway, I figured he was just drunk (as usual) BUT: (Yes he was) He had claimed one of my plants! He…
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Excited and had to share....
Since reaching adulthood, oh soooooo many years ago, I've been plagued by bad LDL, bad HDL, and high triglycerides not to mention high blood pressure. Not a very healthy picture. In December, 2007, two weeks prior to my lumpectomy, my right carotid artery was surgically unblocked. Since chemo, rads, Arimidex, Aromasin and…
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How do you guys stand it??? Venting.... no patience!
So the doctor said the results from the node biopsy and lumpectomy would be in on Thursday afternoon and for us to call. I called... the nurse was somewhat "rude" and I just took it, telling me and I quote, "well young lady you know it takes three days to get any reports back." okay.. so I waited today and still no call..…
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shoulder pain
I had a bilateral mastectomy in October with immediate reconstruction, followed by tissue expanders, then the replacement surgery in January. I completed six weeks of physical therapy for cording on my left arm (ulnar nerve) in May. I still have intense and constant shoulder pain, but the cording is gone. It is worse in…
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HER2 - OR + WHAT ARE YOU????
Does anyone know if this is shown on our pathology report? I got mine out to look to see if it was stated on there, but, I can't find it. Or, is this a separate test? Is this the test you do to see if it is hereditary? Thanks!
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Please tell me: what are you doing this weekend?!
I thought we might start a tradition of sharing our weekend plans. It always makes me happy to know that my sisters here have such full and rich lives and do so many awesome things. We have horse riders, overseas travelers, spiritual journeyers, flyfishers, guppy breeders, and so many others! I also like to hear of those…
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Amy Mickelson
I'm a big sports fan. When watching t.v. today at the hospital, I saw Phil Mickelson playing at the St. Jude Golf Classic. His wife, Amy, was just diagnosed with breast cancer and she's in her 30's. Shows that whatever age, cancer can hit anyone. From young to old. My hearts and prayers go out to this family. Hopefully,…
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Hey Moopy
Thinking about you today, I hope this step your at goes well for you.I am only a few steps behind you and I hold a lot of the same feeling you have. I am praying for the best possible results for you with this treatment. Just remember there is so many of us out here praying for you, that you just can't go wrong. Hugs with…
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What is a oncotype and fish test
I am still wait the results on a fish test and not sure on the oncotype test. I don't know what this means. After surgeon gave me results of 2 of 22 nodes pos. I went blank. So could you guys explain this to me please. Thanks
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A New Adventure Part II
Wanted to let everyone know, I have my surgery yesterday and went home today. Everything went well. Had the right side mastecomy. A day prior to this, I went for a Nuclear Medicine scan of the lymph nodes. Would highly recommend this. Finds the placement of the sentinel to the lymph nodes. Want to thank everyone for their…
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I know chemo is helping me but...
I have had 3 treatments with AC and have one more to go before I start 6 rounds of Taxol/Herceptin. The nausea is under control thanks to the wonderful drugs that keep it at bay. My problem is I can't shake the feeling that my flesh is poisoned. I feel foul, like I have been sprayed with insecticide on the inside. I know…
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Hey Pammy
Pammy... I hope your feeling better and better... I MISS YOU! ~T
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1/2 way there
I just finished my 6th does of Taxol w/Herceptin so I am half way there with the chemo treatments. I was told yesterday and last week that all I was getting was Herceptin because the order for Taxol was not in the computer. Well I set everyone straight on that and have now gotten the orders signed and updated so I won't…
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So, if i'm done...
why do i feel so crappy? tomorrow is the first every-other-friday, that i'm not having my chemo....i am done...officially done two weeks tomorrow. But in some ways i feel worse....or as bad. My fatigue seems to be worse....i either can't sleep at all, or i can fall into such a deep sleep in the middle of the day, that the…
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Tech question
Everyone on this site seems to have a little friend symbol next to their names. How did you do it? I'm not too computer savvy. Thanks. dmc
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I cut my finger...
weird way to start a post, huh? lol but it is on the hand, that belongs to the arm, that belongs to the armpit that they removed the lymphnodes from.....and i have been told to be SOOO careful with this entire arm/hand (wear bug spray, use thimble when sewing, gloves when gardening, hold new kitten in other hand....yadda…
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3 Taxol down, 1 to go...
3 Taxol down, 1 to go...YES!!! Chemo is almost over, I can't wait. This has truely been a challenge for me...I would not have thought in my wildest dream that I would be going throug chemo and radiation for breast cancer. Well, they're all here and I'm dealing with it. I'm trying to get to the point where some of you…
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FAUXMA!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH
Steph..Thank you soooooooo much... my niece came in here a minute ago ... about the time I had finished blowing my nose from crying... and she wanted to check her thread... and there you were!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I read it to her...every word... out loud.. she had a couple of tears in her eyes.. and said "WOW".. I asked her how…
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Input.. suggestions... delicate case here..
Okay.. as you all know, I have been laid up the last couple of days after surgery. Pretty much have stayed in my room.. comfort of my own bed... sitting here, back and forth on this site... Well.. that means to my children, 15 year old son and 11 year old niece, I have been pretty much MIA. My niece is a pretty smart girl.…
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3 day working week...........whew!
I did it...I finally broached the subject of working a bit less now that things are getting quieter at work, and Jamie is arriving this Sunday Woohooooo!. Anyway, they were just great about it and said they had also been thinking...."I Said, Oh, You're sacking me?...I'll get me coat...LOL" She said NOWAY, and that she knew…
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diagnoses of lymphodema
a while ago I posted a thread saying I was so frustrated with rads onc.and his nurse. I called and rads doc is out of country and she told me to go and see family doctor. today after work went to family doctor.and guess what? they say I have lympodema...am awaiting phone call from family doctor tomorrow for occupational…
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Rads "mapping"
Just got home from my radiation treatment "mapping" ... and I thought it was just fascinating. I kept asking questions ... but of course with chemo brain ... I've forgotten the answers ... so I'll probably ask them every time I go. From what I've been reading here I was expecting tattoos ... but I didn't get any. Instead…
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nipple discharge
i just done a self exam and discovered some discharge out of my nipple [left breast],i just had a masectomy on my right breast in june of '08 and lost my health insurance about a month ago . i had a ct and pet scan in january and all looked good then but now i am kind of freaking out.has anyone else experienced this?
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VETERANS attn please
Hello all, I have posted an earlier description of my situation. The VA seems to be dragging their heels and I am going insane with the anxiety of doing nothing. Can anyone tell me what to expect from them, what the normal turn around time is before they even start testing? Should I go "outside the system" for help? At…
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Ladies 1 MORE chemo left.
I can't wait til July 1st last one. Then I get Radiation after that. Hopefully, the side effects wont be that like chemo. HUGS Darlene
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I am Hoping against Hope you will get to read this!!!!
Today it seems I am able to post!! In case ( Chenheart says with insecurites showing!) you have missed me, ONLY on the CSN site to I get the dreaded " Page Cannot Be Displayed." This is happening after trying repeatedly to answer your emails, and/or reply to your threads. It is very disheartening, and makes me feel as if I…
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ugghhh......I'm here......
Beam me up scottie!!! Having rough time. Good news....no drains!! Bad news....not feeling well. Pain meds keep knocking me out. Head is KILLING me...hubby getting worried something not right. I think they had my neck tilted at a bad angle which aggravated a disc or vertabrae in my neck. Will see how I feel later to give…
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I finally understand
Hi everyone!! Until you hear those words " you have cancer" I do not think you REALLY understand. You pray for others and feel bad for them but nothing is like knowing how they really feel. I run a bingo in Saint Louis for the Ladies VFW Auxiliary. We always give money to cncer and research and had raffles to raise money.…
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SUGAR
I just read an article about foods to stay from while having cancer. Sugar was one of them. It said that cancer feeds off sugar. Has anyone else ever heard of this? I do like my goodies once in awhile!! Thanks and Bless All. Diane
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A film everyone should see
Hi, My friend who has breast cancer (she's 31 and has no history of family cancer) sent me the link a film's trailer that is very interesting. The film is about cancer. Here's the link to the trailer: www.youtube.com/jpsfilmsparis The film is called 'the idiot cycle' and the ex-president of the ACS is featured. I've sent…