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Ornament mailed (sorry it took so long!)
Okay ladies I sent my ornament out just about an hour ago so those who are still waiting keep your eyes on your mail box. Oh yeah I put up recent pics of Ava yesterday for those who are interested. RE
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anyone out there who has breast cancer metastized to the femur bones and pelvis
I was diagnosed with metastized breast cancer that was found in my upper thigh bones and into my pelvis area. A fracture to my pelvis is how the new cancer was found. I have not been dealing well with this diagnosis. I was a 6 year cancer survivor when all this erupted. I am still in shock, depressed and wonder daily how…
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new diagnosis - need info for Myrtle Beach area
Hello. My mom just found out she has infiltrating ductal carcinoma, Nottinghmam score 5 (grade 1). The treatment suggested is lumpectomy, removal of lymph node(s), possibly radiation. I have a zillion questions. First, does anyone know about doctors in the Myrtle Beach, SC area? Surgical oncologists? Or who NOT to use? I…
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first chemo
Hello and how is everyone? I had my first chemo to day and it was nice..lol..to be chemo that is they used my port for the first time and i didnt feel a thing.the ladys at the office were so nice.it was a full 3hours looked at a little tv,did a little reading and yes went to sleep.the doctor told me that i am her+ not sure…
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first chemo
Hello and how is everyone? I had my first chemo to day and it was nice..lol..to be chemo that is they used my port for the first time and i didnt feel a thing.the ladys at the office were so nice.it was a full 3hours looked at a little tv,did a little reading and yes went to sleep.the doctor told me that i am her+ not sure…
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I got my ornament!!!!!
Thank you, Lynn, for the beautiful wildflower heart!!! It goes on my 'Christmas bush' (we can't have a tree, we leave on Christmas day...) as soon as I get it. Space on this bush is always limited, so yours goes on FIRST!!! Hugs, Kathi
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I got my ornament
I got my beautiful ornament today..... I don't know who sent it but i want to thank you. Is a beautiful bear angel with my name on it and the year. I will put it on special place to see it everyday for the rest of my life. After the new year i always put all my christmas decorations and ornaments away till the next year…
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I got my angel!
I'm so touched. I got a beautiful glass angel in a beautiful glass teardrop with snow flakes on it. I sat it on the bookcase to look at all holiday long. Thank you secret sister! Angels are all around us. It's not Thanksgiving yet but my holiday has begun! Thank you! ♥
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1st chemo tomorrow
I think I am all ready for my first Chemo. Took my pills this morning. Bought supplies for side effects. Went to the grocery store and got things to eat that are more on the light side. Have my clothes laid out with a big shirt that buttons down the front. Packed a bag with things to do and my prayer shawl. Can't think of…
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I am so bummed..I need you sisters
I am so totaly bummed out, I thought it would be comforting to be here. About a week ago at work my ring finger started to swell and itch since I work at the Hospital the nurses were trying to get my ring off, and finally the Dr. came over and cut it off ( my mothers ring. ( I was sad) that night I had a rash going around…
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Hi -- I was diagnosed one month ago -- had surgery last week; life is very surreal right now.
I guess I'm also in the club where I don't want to be. It's been such an extremely emotional last year and a half for our family. All three (adult) kids and my husband have had major surgery, and oldest daughter got married last summer; my husband lost his job in March of this year. Five days after daughter got married, I…
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What a year its been!
Aside from being diagnosed with cancer, and going through all we have been through, what are some wonderful things that have happened? I have done things that I have dreamed of doing most of my life. Before being diagnosed, I went to Germany to visit my daughter. On that trip I went to Venice, where I have wanted to go all…
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Anybody having trouble with their balance?
I can't seem to walk in a straight line! I've noticed it before the last few weeks, but it's really pronounced today. I'm not dizzy, I just weave all over. Just one more weird thing I suppose.
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Chemo before surgery
My 41 year old daughter was diagnosed with stage one, triple negative breast cancer in the left breast two weeks ago. She is in the process of making a decision whether she should have a bi-lateral masectomy first and then get one of two chemos known to work for triple negative or receive two doses of chemo and watch the…
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watery eyes?
Anyone on taxotere and cytoxan have problems with watery eyes? Ever since my last chemo ( Tue.11/10) my eyes water all the time to the point the vision becomes blury. Another of those fun side effects.
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Does Anyone with Cancer Ever Date Again?
Among all my other fears in the one marked "You've got cancer and no man will want to date you now so love is probably out of the question for you"........The dating websites for those with serious illness are very poorly attended and then there are the "Match.Com" situations. I know its arkward, but has anyone out there…
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Pitt How Are You?
Thinking about you and hoping your daughter is recovered from H1N1, that your energy is up, and that the family is regrouping after the loss of your mom. Please post when you can. We all miss you.
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Makin Woopie
My Name is Debra. I had a mastectomy with SNB on September 9/02. Although my husband has had a "glance" at my chest; I don't know how I will go about making love with him. I would be horrified to be without anything covering my incision....I also had a AND on October 28th and my armpit is a jig-saw mess, would anyone be…
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new member that im scared to be a part of
i guess the question really is ... how did this happen to me??? im 37.. im scared...
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Repeat- -I know someone exactly like you!
I apoligize for this repeat , but I'm just plain frustrated. do people feel that they understand this better if they speak to someone who supposedly has been thru the same thing I'm going thru, when in fact, after questioning, I come to find out that they are not exactly like me nor is anyone. Is this a one upmanship? Are…
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Another New Person
Hello ladies! I just found this site tonight and read through some of your posts. Sounds like a very caring group here so I hope you will allow me to join in. Last week I was diagnosed with DCIS which you may or may not know is a very early stage of BC. I will be 49 next month and have no other breast cancer in my family.…
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Feeling down
hi girls....geesh, i have had the worst few days. I have been crying all day. I havent cried this much since i was first diagnosed. Im just so tired of not having hair, Ive gained like 15 pounds during chemo and I just dont feel pretty anymore. People say, "oh, you are pretty wiht or without hair, or dont worry about the…
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ornaments
ornament was mailed out last sat. I sure hope it made it to its new home.I let my hubby mail it for me
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Happy Birthday Skeezie
Judy, Hope you had a great birthday. Just looking over the birthday list and there you were, November 22nd. It's a little late but still a heartfelt wish for this year and many, many more. Stef
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Sunday Funny
A lady has a near fatal heart attack on the eve of her 50th birthday, she lands up in hospital and thinks she is dead... then she hears the voice of her Maker "Now is Not your time to die, you will live for 40 more years" The lady is elated and decides that now is the time to change her workaholic lifestyle and start…
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Can you dye your hair after radiation?
Hi,I have awhile to have enough hair to dye.I also have another 4wks. of radiation.But I wonder after that if I can dye my hair.Unforuntly it is coming back completly gray.I will be thankful to have hair.But I don,t look good with gray either.I know some people do.Someone said they thought you had to wait a year.I hope…
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watch this video to raise your spirits and support breast cancer awareness - bilateral mastectomies
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEdVfyt-mLw It made me want to get up dance even with the pain and sadness of my mastectomies! Hope it gives you a chance to sing a song and dance and a dance wherever you are! cut and paste to view the video and help keep mammograms affordable for those who need it.
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THANKSGIVING MEMORIES: LET'S SHARE!
Okay here's the deal, lets all share a Thanksgiving memory that we hold dear. I posted this last year, however since there are many new folks here I shall repeat it...here goes. A couple of years back we all decided to gather in the desert for Thanksgiving at my sister in-laws house in honor of her (she had passed several…
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Temazepam
Since starting Taxol - sleep has been hard to come by - just don't get sleepy. I tried Tylenol PM (per CCI instructions) and it helped some but not much. When I was at chemo Thurs I mentioned that I was having problems with sleep and was given temazepam. Problems are it takes about 3 hours before I finally fall asleep and…
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Pain
Has anyone else read about how common it is for bc survivors to continue pain two to three years after initial treatment? This is the article: Breast Cancer Treatment Leaves Patients With Chronic Pain Baltimore Sun, 2009 Nov 11 Persistent pain affects nearly half of breast cancer survivors for 2 to 3 years after completion…