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Question of the day....
The dye they inject to find your nodes is "blue", then when you pee it's "blue", then when your tattooed they use "blue", and sometimes you feel "blue"....sooooo why is the ribbon "pink"? :) Pammy
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I'm a new breast cancer statistic & new to support groups
I've read and enjoyed your comments but I'm new at this and not used to sharing but here goes. I had bilateral masectomy may 11, 2009 with reconstruction. I have been readmitted to the hospital for various complications. These complications have delayed my chemo however we are "hopeful" I can start chemo July 22. I…
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Peaceful, Easy Feelin'
This is Sooooooooooooo NICE! Peace and quiet....... Jamie and I are watching movies, chilling out and laughing out loud without having to tip-toe around in case a certain person gets upset. I KNEW What I was coming home from work to tonight, for the first time in 2 years. And I know what I'll be waking up to in the morning…
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Back from Oncology Visit
Met today for the 1st time with oncologist. I liked her very much. A compassionate lady who still was right to the point. As of now, I'm still not sure what the plan of action will be as she is ordering that test "Oncotype". Does anyone have any idea how much this will be costing? They said that Medicare will pay for this…
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neurontin-for neuropathy
Thanks Pammy for the info on this drug. I will ask my onc to prescribe it for me and see how it goes. Maybe it will be one drug that I can actually take-it would be nice to feel as though I am being proactive about fighting something related to this bc. I'll call tmr and see what he says. dmc
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Who wants to chat
Heading to chat now, come one come all hahahaha
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THANK YOU my sweet and caring friends.
I just want to thank you all for your incredibly kind and supportive responses to my post on feeling depressed and fearful. Reading your words has helped me to not feel like a freak. I guess I just need to accept that the cancer happened, it was horrible and scary and it is just not going to disappear from my life and…
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Happy, HAPPY Birthday, Joe (a/k/a Aortus)!!!
With best wishes for many, MANY more - all to be shared in the future with our beloved Moopy23 (a/k/a The Moopinator)! Hope you both really enjoy YOUR special day! Kind regards, Susan
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Has anyone taken the hormone "Femara"
I recently began taking the hormone Femara. I read the side effects and my oncologist explained how the drug works. However, I would like a personal example of how the drug has worked for anyone. Help???
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websites
I just wanted to share a few websites I found helpful when my hair fell out: Karechiefs.com 4women.com alwaysbeautifulyou.com also if you google chemo scarves you will get a bunch Some of the items are expensive but I told myself I was worth it and will have to wear them for a while. I did not wear my wig more than a…
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Today's Joke
Two doctors, a psychiatrist and a proctologist, opened an office in a small town and put up a sign reading: "Dr. Smith and Dr. Jones: Hysterias and Posteriors." The town council was not happy with the sign, so the doctors changed it to read, "Schizoids and Hemorrhoids." This was not acceptable either, so in an effort to…
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arbojenn-your question about femara
I put this in a separate post, just in case you don't revisit the other thread: I was on Femara until May 12th (when I joined the boards here). I quit because I had ALL the side effects, from the common to the rare. I didn't even think that was possible. Plus, I had extreme mood swings and depression to top it off. I went…
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Can't seem to let go of the whole scary mess.
Okay, so you are all going to think I am crazy. I had a good visit w/ my oncologist yesterday. Good test results etc... But I have been very down and emotional ever since. I saw some patients having chemo and it brought the whole horrible scary experience back to me. But it didn't hit me till the next day(today). I still…
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Blood clot in leg - anyone have one?
I work as a legal asst. and sit for most of the day. On Weds. a.m. I noticed that my ankles adn feet were puffy. I often have this during hot summer days, when I had my period years ago, after standing for a long time, etc. By the time I got home from work my left ankle and foot had swollen even more than the right - never…
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Stef...aka Fauxma
Stef... can you tell me a little about the trial study your in.... It looks like I will end up participating in it... my numbers came back in the middle.. (22)... so I think I'm going to go ahead and participate in the study... I think it will be easier for me than having to decide for myself... So can you tell me a little…
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Way to go Tasha!
Tasha ... I just read your latest post on the "WOW" thread and I am so glad the blob will be moving out. It will be such a relief for you ... and your son ... to be able to enjoy each others company and not worry about upsetting "old-what's-his-name." As others have said ... when one door closes another opens ... so now…
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One Day, In The Middle Of The Night
My mom taught me this poem when I was maybe 5 yrs old... I never forgot it! It always made me laugh at her~ and it also made me wonder about things. And 54 years later, I still am full of wonderment. Thanks, Mom! LOL One Day, in the middle of the night, Two dead boys got up to fight. Back to back they faced each other,…
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Day 3 after 1st Chemo Treatment.
I feel like I have the flu. I have been in bed all day long and I am headed back there again soon. I have not been able to eat or drink today. Can drink a little. When will this go away ??
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Delay on Rads due to BRCA Gene test!!!!
OK...got thrown another curve ball at the Radiation Oncologist appointment today. First of all...LOVE him to death!! And Good Looking!! And (ready for this?) He is my neighbor!!!! Who would have known? How lucky am I? I'll be taking more walks around the block!! Exercise is good for your health, right? Anyways..... Turns…
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Godkittens posted to my Expressions page...
I posted a picture of my friend's Sphinx kittens. I believe that a couple of them in the pic are also Cornish Rex. CR
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Just wanted to say
Just wanted to say thank you so very much for those who replied to me a week ago 7/3/09. Blessings come in many forms, one) led me to you wonderful ladies. two) a "scare" of my life, that made me "step back", and take a look at my life, (I'm a workaholic). Three) I had the second mammogram July 8th followed by an…
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Blood draws...is it true??
While at the onco's office he ordered blood work.. I went down to the lab and had it drawn from my right arm.... when my hubby & I were heading to the door, the nurse stopped us and sent us to genetic testing unit.. thus another blood test. Well, because they had just taken blood from the right arm I offered the tech my…
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personal question, please help
I have tried to avoid asking this because it is so personal and embarassing but it is very annoying also. I feel the BC has taken enough(not taking my life aside) I must draw the line at taking my sex life! I was on A/C and then Taxol, now just Herceptin. I am experiencing painful intercourse to the point I can't have…
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Roll Call: Oldies and Newbies, tell me your weekend plans!!
So another Friday comes to pass, and I've noticed a lot of new people on the board. To all the newbies (so sorry you're here, but we've got your back), every Friday I like to ask everyone here to write about their weekend plans. I love to read about what everyone is doing and it reminds me that life goes on and so do we.…
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Please Share Your BC Type, Stage, Tumor Size, etc.
Hello Everyone!! I FINALLY FINISHED CHEMO On Wednesday!!!!!!WoooooooooHooooooooWoooooooHooooooooo!!!!!!!! Now as I ponder the next step (rads) and my future... I have that scary question in the back of my mind "Did the chemo work, am I going to be OK"? I know we all have this on our mind (hopefully not too often)and I…
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Results from Burning
Just got back from the doctor and she said the burning feeling under my arm is perfectly normal. The little bit of swelling is from post-op. She said the burning will probably be going on for quite awhile. She said there is a medicine that would help the nerves, but will wait for later for that. She said I'm healing…
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RECIPE FOR LIFE
I cut this out of the newspaper several years ago and decided you all might enjoy it! 1 heaping cup of encouragement 1 cup of melted compassion 2 cups of hope 1 cup of love 1 tablespoon of faith (it only takes a little) 2 large attitudes Lots of hugs in assorted sizes Cream encouragement and compassion together. Add hope,…
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Chemo brain meltdown
I'm at work and I'm having a chemo brain meltdown and am having a very difficult time keeping "it" together. I'm working on expenses and budgets and numbers and more numbers and people are asking me questions and I can't even figure out what they are talking about ... let alone try to answer their questions. I am so…
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Tasha and U4art
If you get a chance check out the expressions gallery, Art has posted a few nice photo's of his surprise visit with Tasha. Really nice pics Tasha! RE
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Cindy/CR1954 - One Year
Today is CR1954's one year anniversary for diagnosis. An important milestone. No matter what you may, or may not, be feeling about today - dear Cindy, I send my heartfelt congratulations. Kind regards, Susan