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A really good movie
I saw a really good video, "In Bruges," that I ordered from Netflix. I won't spoil the plot -just thought I'd share. Still looking forward to seeing "Julie and Julia." I love movies; they are like wide awake dreaming. What movies are you all watching? Lynn
life goes on=good news
For those that don't know me (probably most of you), I was diagnosed in January 2009 with DCIS, had a lumpectomy and 27 rad treatments. I lost my job right before the diagnosis but started a new job in June but that involved a move from NV to NM. Well, I haven't been here 90 days but they offered me a temporary (120 day)…
Clearing the Air...
Hi All, Thank you for your input on how to tell a kid about cancer. I read your stories and was touched. My husband and I sat down with our daughter over the weekend and broke the news to her. I borrowed here and there from your stories and wove one of my own. My daughter gave me a hug and then we three, including pet dog…
Day 30 Of Pammy's Rads
Wow...three, zero....did I really do thirty of these? I am finally down to counting the remaining ones on one hand. I feel like the little caboose that could!! I did get to experience a new side effect today.....peeling. And the peeling is making me itch, itch, itch!! Ewww.....and it keeps coming off in itty bitty pieces…
Will be done for a while
Ok everyone I am going to be gone for a while, I have some personal issues to deal with that must be addressed, know that I love you all and that you will continue to me in my prayers and thought. Tj
Going to take cruise to bahamma,s before treatments
Well I TALKED TO MY CANCER DR. AGAIN ABOUT WHEN TREATMENTS WILL START AND ABOUT MY TRIP I HAVE PLANNED FOR QUITE AWHILE NOW.MY SISTER,COUSIN AND SISTERS TWO DAUGHTERS.i will go on my trip and start Chemo when I GET BACK.I want to enjoy this vacation,and come home and kick this Cancer,s but.I have excepted this will be a…
I had my fourth round of chemo today, 4 half way! of arythmycin, I believe, and four to
Sorry I haven't been on in a while. I am doing 8 rounds of chemo in 4 months. 4 of Adriamycin and of Clcophosphamide and 4 of Taxol. Anyway Ladies,I am a mess. I am in full on menopause, I am bald, boob-less, and I see absolutely nothing attractive about myself physically, at this time. I just start crying for no apparent…
One week since diagnosis
Hi everyone, Well it has been one week since my diagnosis and I have gotten a lot done. Last week I went saw the surgeon again, the radiologist as well as a plastic surgeon. I decided that I really felt uncomfortable with both surgeons. I was fortunate to have a friend to contact a friend who is a DR here in Raleigh and…
luminary Party
Re i just loved the ideadof a lum. party. i would like to have a lightup lum. here at my home . who ever wants to participate e mail me privately at csn just because we are all over the world want stop us. on 10th of oct i will light them up this will give everyone time to make one and get it in mail. just to let you all…
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