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Venting too--RE: RSVP
I sent out 16 invites to Jake's party and only 1/2 RSVP'd. Don't people know what RSVP means. I sent out an email to 8 parents this morning asking them if they were coming--I needed to know one way or the other. I always RSVP the day I get the invite so I don't forget--I don't understand why others can't do the same thing.…
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venting
I was telling a friend/colleague that I had bc yesterday and had a strange sensation that the world is split into two groups of people: those that have cancer and those that don't. I don't understand what God is trying to teach me/us by making me/us go through this. I don't know why this happened or what I could have done…
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Marry a teacher
Three couples marry and stay at the same hotel for their honeymoons, where they are taken care of by Dave the bellboy. The first man married a nurse. Dave thinks to himself, "Nurses are known to be hot to trot." The second man married a telephone operator. Dave thinks to himself, "Telephone operators have sexy voices." The…
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RE and Darling Ava!
RE, the newest picture of Ava and you is so beautiful! And, she looks so very healthy! She must be doing good? Has she been gaining weight? Well, just wanted to say thanks for another beautiful pic of Ava and her Grandma! Keep posting them please! They are a breath of fresh air! Love, Jeanne
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chat
sitting in chat come join me
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And I was nervous?
OMG....piece of cake!! Got there early (knew hubby would make sure I had plenty of time!) and they did take me early. Glad Moopy had warned me about the machine and table moving!! I was sooooooo spaced out on xanax that I thought it was the coolest thing in the world!! I dubbed the machine "Optimus Prime" from the…
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I did the deed
I did the deed yesterday and shaved my head after watching most of my baby fine hair go down the bathtub drain and putting my face it in it in the pillow case. Actually bald is better than what I had...but seriously it was a big step for me but I am glad its done
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"Bi" or "Try"
I just went to my pre-op visit today,(Labs, CXR, EKG, and history) and met with a friend for lunch after wards. I have not discussed my breast cancer with many people, thinking I could do all of this on my own. LOL!!!! I am so fortunate to have many health care people with input into my situation, however, I find that you…
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CANCER MARKER BLOOD TESTS
I have recently been made aware that some of you are not aware of what or why one would have cancer markers ran (blood work) periodically. Hence this discussion. If you have a doctor who does not run these tests tell him/her you want the tests run for your peace of mind. CA 15-3 antigen levels are most commonly elevated in…
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Waiting for my surgery
I was diagnosed on May 8th 2009. I have IDC. I am a classic case of early detection. I had my sentinal lymph node plus an extra removed last week and they are cancer free..Due to many factors and tons of research.. My decision is to have a bi-lateral masectomy with immediate reconstruction using my own body tissue... My…
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Guess im just stupid
I posted before that i have swollen node in the groin and now in my neck. The onc nurse finally called me back today after i left two messages. She told me, well i dont think it is your breast cancer. UH DAH!!! I have no more breasts the swelling isnt there. I guess ill just try to get an answer from the onc on the 28th.…
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Sam & Seven want their face time
Sam & Seven were getting jealous that the fuzzball was getting too much attention. And they said since she is constantly on them (literally) as soon as they walk in the door, they think she needs to be taken down a peg or two. So I posted their picture. =^..^=
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First this, then that, now what
Okay Sisters and the one or two brothers out there Breast cancer got it did treatment Big scan on July 31st for the spot on my lung (previous date was wrong) Menopause making me cranky, well that is a nicer word then I am thinking thank you tomxafin Now I went in last week to see the dermatogist and had a couple of wonky…
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FINISHED MY RADS TODAY! YIPPEE!
Finally, I am done with rads. I had my last booster today and I am so happy. Now, I can hopefully start healing and get on with my life. Going everyday for 7 weeks, with just weekends off, was getting to be too much. And, I will heal, right? My radiation oncologist said I would. It just will take time he said. I asked him…
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O.M.G !
Just happened upon a few new books for us Daft Sods... 'How to Bonsai your Pet' 'Needlecraft for Junkies' 'How to mould your childs behaviour through Fear and Guilt' I will be reading these in the near future. after i finish the new Dean Koontz! LOL
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Lymphodema
Does this just happen after mastectomy or is it caused by doing or not doing something? I hear so much about women getting this. I've had 13 lymph nodes removed and am worrying about this. Pardon for my ignorance.
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Just a "Drive-By" Hello to all
Its been a while since I posted, my bad! Just wanted to say hello and hugs to everyone, Have been having some interesting times this summer, all good.. ehhh hemmm, 1st mammo since Dx... got the report a month later, don't ask... Just call me Murphy.. well when the onco got the report, he sent me to the Surgeon, Flashback…
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Lonely
Well, all my treatments are over and I just have follow-ups now. Mom went home and I'm back to being alone. The phone calls from family and friends have stopped, they think I'm "all better". But I'm not. I feel like I've been pushed out to sea in a row boat with no oars. Nobody wants to talk about it any more. It was hard…
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"Wiggin Out"
Hi All, I just washed one of my wigs for the first time. I've been holding off because I don't wear it often but it was due. I followed the directions on the wig shampoo bottle and did the sink swishing, towel blot, hang dry but as I look at it, it's pretty scary looking. I'm not sure this little gal is ever going to look…
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I was diagnosed last month
Hi I was diagnosed with DCI breast cancer last month and I am looking for advice to help me with my decisions. I have had the lumpecotmy and now must decide if I want to go with radiation and temoxifin, or masectomy. Needless to say I am very overwhelmed with all of the information the Drs. give you and trying to deal with…
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femora
I just started taking Femora and would like to know how other women are doing on it,such as side effects?
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Yikes!! Gulp!! Start today???????
Good morning everyone!! Good news....BRCA Gene test was negative. Guess I am just the trendsetter in the family. But now my Radiation Oncologist wants to start today!! Called as soon as they got into the office and woke me up. Said we should get the ball rolling. Gulp....I thought I would get fair warning to pump myself up…
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JUST SHARING :-D
Well I went to the store and bought my first "girlish" bra that did not have pockets for a prothesis. Now don't get me wrong I truly appreciated those bra's with pockets when I needed them and who knows someday I may need them again. However, today I very quietly celebrated a little personal milestone by purchasing this…
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Very Frustrated and Angry
Aren't we all just such amazing people. aaaaaargghhh! I am so frustrated and angry! I have done everything that I should have. Read my books on breast cancer, talked about it, prepared for the op, lived through it. And I have been strong strong strong. But I feel like a cannot handle one more second with this internal…
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Okay Zahalene
Havn't heard from her in a while also! Wonder what she's up to?
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GOOD LUCK RE!!!!!
My dear sweet RE, I am wishing you the best of luck tomorrow for your oncologist appointment. I will certainly pray for good results for you! Just know that when you go tomorrow, that I, and the others will be right there with you! You are always in my heart RE! Please let us know how it goes when you can! Your friend,…
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She wants a wig! Any suggestions for a Florida resident
Hey guys! It's me again. So I've been speaking to some of you about my sister, her decision to go ahead with chemo, she's getting a port put in this week and starting chemo next. She wants to be proactive and get fitted for a wig and get herself something nice (for her). Does anyone know of a website or place in Florida…
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Please, send your prayers, thoughts, golden rays of scintillating light
Hi all, I have my next three month check up on Wednesday. I'm not sure if long distance healing works, but it can't hurt. I will be seeing my chemo oncologist, my radiation oncologist, and getting a lung xray and all the blood tests on Wednesday morning. (The "golden rays of scintillating light"...or was it "scintillating…
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Arimidex and Depression
Is anyone on Arimidex having serious issues with depression and/or fatigue? I am. The info that comes with the prescription, and stuff I've read on the web, lists depression as one of the most common side effects. I had early stage BC, and I've been on Arimidex for 3 years+. I have osteoporosis, blood clots in my leg,…
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Avastin Clinical Trial
Hi Everyone, I was just informed last week that I will need chemotherapy as well as radiation therapy. My oncologist has asked me to participate in an Avastin chemotherapy trial and after reading the multiple side effects, I am not sure that I want to participate in this trial. The drug is used now mostly in people with…