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Thursday Groan.........LOL
A couple take their kids to a VERY posh restaurant, once in a lifetime, break the bank jobbie. They all are well dressed and trying to act like they are Upper-Crust and totally at home in this fine dining establishment. The parents order T-bone steak, so the kids follow suit... After an hour, It is pretty obvious that the…
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Supportive things people have done/let's post
Hi, I just read all of the ridiculous things friends and family have said about breast cancer. I have heard a number of these comments too. Since I've been feeling really down, I thought it might be helpful to hear some of the thoughtful things people have done. One ofthe most helpful things a friend did was show up on a…
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Vitamin B12?
I've been reading a lot on these boards about those going through radiation experiencing fatigue. I just spoke to a friend who is a long-time BC survivor and went through radiation years ago. She said that she was given vitamin B12 shots at the time of her treatment, and they gave her so much energy, she never experienced…
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My Mistress' Eyes...
A husband and wife were having dinner at a very fine restaurant when this absolutely stunning young woman comes over to their table, gives the husband a big kiss, says she'll see him later and walks away. His wife glares at him and says, "Who the hell was that?" "Oh," replies the husband, "she's my mistress." "Well, that's…
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trouble with port
Laurissa sorry to hear your port is acting up,I will take you friday to hospital to have this checked out,if you need me to..Let me know.Hope you dont have to have it replaced So glad your feeling well otherwise?? has anyone else had trouble with their port??
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Looking for advice
Hello ladies, I am on the journey into the unknown -- it seems like every day brings new info, and more bad news. Quick snapshot: I am 42 yrs old, no history of breast cancer for 4 generations, both sides. Had my (first EVER) mammogram back in late August. A follow up eliminated a couple of shadows, but found a definite…
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redhead pix
I just love my new red wig, though in the picture it's a mess. I should have styled it a bit better. My daughter posted it for me under my profile expressions. I wasn't brave enough yet for the Kojak picture. Maybe soon.
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Phone Call from Genetics
I got a phone call from the genetics department on Monday with my test results and met with them on Tuesday. It was definitely not what I wanted to hear, but I was expecting it. They had told me weeks ago that the testing on my tumor pointed to this and the blood tests were done to confirm and I think, narrow it down also.…
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Feeling better
thank everyone for your support when i went through the allergic reaction to Chemo.The hives and itching are gone after a trip to emergency room and several trips to the Dr.I finally am feeling better.I pray that don,t happen again.I go to get my next Chemo Tues.I am really scared after this last one.I am sure she will…
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Anyone have words of wisdom for me?
Hi all! I just finished chemo about 3 wks ago and am doing herceptin every 3 wks now for a year. I still have reconstruction to do, my expander on the right side has to go back in in January. My question is this...I feel like I am always looking for something wrong with me. I had a 4mm spot on my liver before I started…
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Nutrition for surgery
Hello ladies (and Gents, if you are there) I just wanted to share something I have learned the hard way. I have had reconstruction surgery (DIEP procedure) and have had some complications with recovery. Each visit to the Dr. he kept asking me how my nutrition was, and if I was getting enough protein. Being a layperson and…
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Wierd Chemo Side Effect??
Let me see if I can explain what is happening to me...It started about two weeks ago, best way to explain it is like a deep sigh when your body is real tired, but im doing it a couple of times a day involuntary.(Not having any shortness of breath) I had my 3rd chemo today and explained this to my onc, she said that she had…
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Halfway through RADS-update
As of today I am half way through! I don't have to have boosts, since I had 6 Brachytherapy treatments before chemo. So far the only place I am burning is on the incision scars. Otherwise my skin is only slightly pink. They gave me little tubes of Aquaphor but the Dr also told me about Cetaphil, which I found that I like…
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Unilateral or bilateral mastectomy?
Hi...I was dx'd with Stage III IDC at the end of June and started chemo (TAC) on 7/17/09. (My last chemo is this Friday. YEAH!!) I'm 41 years old. I am scheduled for a right mastectomy & removal of lymph nodes on 11/30. My surgeon recommended the single mastectomy and said my risk of getting BC in the other breast is no…
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Hello as I join you on this new adventure!
I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma at the very end of September--one tumor, 1.3 by 2 cm in the lower part of my right breast. I'm 57, have one son still living at home (moved back home) while attending college, and am in college myself working on a Ph.D. After learning I have breast cancer, I have been doing a…
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Old Farmer's Advice
This was received from a dear friend of mine, and I thought very appropriate for this board. Read and enjoy.....or just toss it. Your choice. Hugs, Judy Old Farmer's Advice Your fences need to be horse-high, pig-tight and bull-strong. Keep skunks and bankers at a distance. Life is simpler when you plow around the stump. A…
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Hello Sisters!
I'm new here too, and just learning your language. Since being diagnosed a couple of months ago I joined you on the roller coaster ride. I have so many questions and so overloaded with info its hard to know where I'm at. I have a great support system in family and friends but I need your support since some of you have been…
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Day 2 after 2nd chemo-doing ok
So far the 2nd time is going better than the 1st. Just some stomach cramps now and then. No headache like last time, either. No diahrrea, constipation. My face is a little flushed. I'm just waiting to see if the bone pain will be as bad, that usually starts 36 hrs. after the shot, which was given Tuesday. You other chemo…
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You Tube short seminar on Iodine.
I was referred to this site and found it interesting. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoMfg76gAUo Roseann
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hi again, it's LT
It's definitely been a while since I've been here. Lots has happened and I'm still trying to find my balance. Bi-lateral with DIEP reconstruction 3 weeks ago today. Surgeon came out and said everything looked great and nodes were clear, but wait for sure until the pathology is finished. Reconstruction went well (they…
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Thought I would share
This is a list that was written by a woman as her rules to live life by. Thought I would share. 1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good. 2. When in doubt, just take the next small step. 3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. 4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will.…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LOLA
I wanted to make sure this didn't get lost in the "goals" discussion and you get ALL the recognition you deserve. Have a fabulous day or should I say week!!!
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♥◘◘◘ Cancer Book Recommendation ◘◘◘♥
♥ This is a lovely book with healing dialogue between a granddaughter and her grandmother about the confusing world of cancer. It is published by the American Cancer Society. It is called Nana, What's Cancer? It is written by Beverly Hyman Fead. I am posting below, just one of the editorials written about it. I just…
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Feeling Down
Hi Everyone, I've just had my 2nd round of chemo and am feeling down. I am trying to be positive,but I just feel blah. I'm also on my period and it's a gloomy day. The new anti-nausea meds are helping, but I feel tired and sleep all the time. Don't get me wrong, I'd rather sleep than be sick. Yet, I feel like I'm missing…
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First Mamogram post treatment
Is anyone else afraid of getting their first mamogram after finishing treatment? I am. My onc has said that he feels i only need my annual checks, which will be this december. I think i will take a friend with me, because i honest to God think i will probably throw up. Jeanne
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Fantastic Article
A friend of mine sent me this and I want to share with all of you. http://www.baltimoresun.com/health/breastcancer/bal-md.hs.survivors26oct26,0,4119950.story?track=rss
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the affects of radiation therapy
Since my radiation theraphy treatment in 1994 I cannot be in temperatures 85 degress and up without feeling sick or feeling like I will pass out. Have you heard of this before?
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Hello to all my dear sisters in Pink
It has been awhile, I have commented on some posts and still look for my dear sisters here, I just want to welcome all of my new sisters and wish them all the best, hope all my "old sis's" are doing OK. We get through all of this and somehow it does not go away...make it go away I say, but no one listens, I am having a…
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White Blood Cell count down to 2,500 from 13,000 last week .. Now I'm on house lock down
Just when I thought I would have a few good days to be out and about .. I received the news this a.m. during my Herceptin treatment that my white blood blood count is down to 2,500. Yes, I was at 13,000 last Tuesday .. Onc and staff are pretty concerned.. What to do ?? Med's or vitiams ? VickiSam
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Desperately Need Help!
I had 2 rounds of chemo, got a call from my oncologist today. The nurses dont want to give me chemo through an IV anymore as they dont think my veins can handle it. The last time they had to poke me 5 times before they got the IV to work. I only have 6 more chemos left and dont want to go through the port surgery. Has…