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SOME COMIC RELIEF
Thought this was cute hope you enjoy it. Scotch with two drops of water. A lady goes to the bar on a cruise ship and orders a Scotch with two drops of water. As the bartender gives her the drink she says, 'I'm on this cruise to celebrate my 80th birthday and it's today.' The bartender says, 'Well, since it's your birthday,…
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update
Hi Everyone, Thanks for all of your prayers and words of encouragement to me and others. I had my MRI the other day and will be having lumpectomy on June 15th. Continue to pray for me that surgery goes well without complications. I am nervous about being put to sleep. I have never had general anesthesia before. I am trying…
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WOOOOHOOOOOOO NED
Just got back from the oncologist, of course a visit that we all dread and are apprehensive about but so far all is good. I got the NED verdict so, good to go until September. Woohooo, maybe I'll have a glass of wine tonight instead of water. LOL. Anyway, he did say I have to lose weight, so my weight battle continues. I…
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feeling nervous... apprehensive.... panic attack!!
I've been doing better the last few days... I guess the process of the procedure I had yesterday kept my mind off things for the last couple of days... but this morning I woke myself up crying, how pathetic is that, I was crying in my sleep... now I am shaky... feeling sick to my stomach... I can't find that positive,…
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Spread to bones quickly
I have a question that was triggered after reading a post on here about estrogen. The doc told mom that she has had breast cancer maybe one year tops... All of her mammograms have came out clear. He mentioned hormones and estrogen stuff. I can't seem to locate what he said in my notes. Can the estrogen make it spread…
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A laugh for the day
Here is a laugh for everyone. I hope you all like it. A Prayer for all the girls: Now I lay me down to sleep I pray the Lord my shape to keep. Please no wrinkles, Please no bags And please lift my butt before it sags. Please no age spots, Please no gray And as for my belly, Please take it away. Please keep me healthy,…
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plastic surgeon from hell/what to do
I will describe this situation and ask the group: would you report this guy? I have had many, many problems with my plastic surgeon which I won't even go into. Although technically he is brilliant (he did a great reconstruction job) this last thing is too much: he cancelled my nipple tattooing job three times! I think the…
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AORTUS DOG FRIENDS
Wanted to tell you how adoreable your little friends are. For those who cannot see them check them out in the expressions gallery.......very nice photo! HUGS, RE
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I was diagnosed with breast cancer
I was just diagnosed with breast cancer just yesterday. I got a call from my doctor about he result of my biopsy. The biopsy confirms the result of the mammogram.Now, I don't have the choice but to accept it, though it is so hard to accept it. When I started talking about my breast cancer to my friens, I always broke into…
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Melanie...hope all went well!!
I was just thinking about you, Melanie, and hoping all went well today. I know you may not be up to responding this soon, but just in case your up to "browsing"....I'm hoping all went well for you and you'll be feeling better as quickly as possible. Also, I had this sudden urge for some chocolate!!?? Can't have any because…
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Natural remedies?
Another question for you all... my mom is on FEMARA and the doc seems to think this will work, but I am wondering about natural remedies. Is there certain things I need to make sure she eats/does not eat? I was researching on the internet and found some site that said if you have Stage IV breast cancer and you use these…
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Not advocating stoppping AI's but...
I wanted to share my experience with my "sisters" who are taking aromatase inhibitors and experiencing side effects including insomnia, constipation, depression, nervousness, muscle and joint pains. For the past two weeks, my oncologist had me take a "vacation" from my Aromasin, so we could switch back to Arimidex. These…
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Pammy invites you for a Happy dance break!!
Hey everyone....start shaking those booties!! Just got word that Insurance approved PET/CT scan. And just my luck that they have the day off today to know about it. Well, keep your fingers crossed that Dr can get Nuclear to bump me to top of list to have done before Wed so I can get on with this surgery....in the…
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Locating a good oncologist, surgeon and reconstructive surgeon - Oklahoma City area
Just got diagnosed 2.5 weeks ago. Live in small town. I have doubts that the medical network here can deal with this. I'm trying to find reviews and recommendations for oncologist/surgeon teams in the OKC area. Please help. People have to date recommended Dr Dooley at OU Dr Tfayli at OU Dr Aleda Toma at Integris
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CSN Staff~ further Explanation, please! Thank You!
Just so we understand, dear CSN Staff~ Are you saying that these boards are for Words Only and NOT pix and icons and the like? I think mot of us know about the Expressions page, but being that we are here on the boards, scrolling through the lives of one another practically as they happen, it seems appropriate to post a…
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This Place, These People!
I wanted once more to TRY and say hello to the new ones, hooray to those finishing treatment, ((((HUGS))) to those just starting treatment, and a general greeting to all of you here! I am not sure if it is my computer or me ( most likely!) this site, or just what is happening! I keep seeing the "Page Cannot Be Displayed"…
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Oh, Yea, I'm finished!!!!
Hey all!!! Just want you to know----I HAD MY LAST CHEMO YESTERDAY!!!! 4 AC's and 4 Taxols----FINITO!!! Now, I start looking for some hair--somewhere--anywhere!! Huge Hugs, Cheryl
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It's over, my update
Read all the post's this morning and Thank you all for all the prayers. I am doing ok I guess. My right arm hurts a lot. They said that some of the pain is caused by the position my arm was in durning surgery.I had the shakes most of the day yesterday,and I mean the shakes, whole body up to the teeth chatter.Thats gone…
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My mom was just diagnosed...
Hi! My first post so I will get right in to it....Two days ago we learned my 63 year old mom was diagnosed with Advanced Breast Cancer-- or Stage IV. It started in her breast and spread to the bone. However, all of her mammograms have came up clear which is what is so frustrating/scary for all of us. I spent yesterday…
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Deleted, not censored~
Well, I went to the Terms we all "agreed" to when we joined CSN...and if you scroll way down, you will see that the ACS has the right ( approved by us) to remove anything deemed racist, obscene, rude, or otherwise offensive. Sadly, Tasha, I believe your church window was offensive to the powers that be, even if most of us…
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Not for the faint at heart.... this is just crazy...I have to laugh
Okay.. so I have breast cancer...but right now believe it or not I'm not even thinking about it... why?? My stomach is twisted in knots... feel sick....Would you believe my doctor decided that he felt I should have a colonoscopy...I personally feel his timing sucks... as I chug this nasty stuff they've given me in order to…
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deflated expanders for radiation
Has anyone had their expanders deflated before radiation? How did it work out?
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'Fess up Time
Hi......Here is a side to me that only some of you know about. I have a son, he lives with his Dad in England (his choice) He comes to Canada to visit me, or I go to england at least once every year, I phone him every second night and I miss him like hell. He is 15. I Booked his flight Monday.........He's coming over JUNE…
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Whoops!
That dunnit! Now I can't post pics at all....Huge slap on the wrist for me. Please Nice staff at CSN, let me post a pic, I'll make it clean and decent and not completely sick A cuddly one of dog or cat or lots of turquoise fishes... Oh kindly Lords of CSN. I hope you'll grant my wishes.
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Metastatice Breast Cancer & Chemo/Abraxane???
I am newly diagnlosed with metastatic breast. I've done radiation for the last month and tomorrow I'll be starting chemo. I believe my doctor said I would be taking Abraxane along with Avastin. Has anyone had this before, and if so, what were your side effects? Thank you!
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How do we know?
I met the nicest gal at radiation today. she was stage 4 and now says she is clean of cancer. We asked he how they determine this. a pet scan? blood test? she said she wished so but they just told her that the surgery and chemo/radiation had taken care of it. He insurance wouldn't have paid for further tests even if the…
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Surgery June 11
I know that I have posted before about my surgery date, but as it gets closer, I find myself crying more and get scared as ****. I am having a mastectomy with the back flap reconstruction and expander. My sister tried "retail" therapy the other day and it worked until I got home and put the shirt on and realized that I…
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radiation and reconstruction
I am new to site and looking for info. I had double mastectomy in January and tissue expanders were put in at the same time. I did 4 a/c chemo treatments and am currently doing taxol and herceptin. I have one more taxol treatment and then start radiation. My expanders were fully fulled but the ps deflated the right side…
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Recent findings called "Infiltration Ductal Carcinoma ,Nottingham Score 2/3"
Recent findings called "Infiltration Ductal Carcinoma ,Nottingham Score 2/3" This is my first time on and what I said in the subject line is something that was explained but am still trying to get a grip on it. I have seen two surgeons, one a general and now with this one who specializes in breast cancer and I plan to stay…
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To reconstruct or not?
Hi Everyone: I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and will need to have a mastectomy on my left breast. I am trying to decide at this point whether to have reconstruction or not during the surgery. The procedure for the saline implant (the only option I can use)sounds very scary, but the emotional issue of not…