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having a hard time and need prayers
Hello and how is everyone doing? well right now i am having a very hard time and need prayers, what i am dealing with right now is that my mother is in a coma and we are going to take her off of life support on friday 19,2010 and i am not takeing this well at all i was dx with stage 3bc in nov09 and she told me she would…
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Today's Funny
POWER OUTAGE At my recent assault trial, I offered a plea of "Guilty with an explanation." The judge asked me what my explanation was, so I told my story. "Your Honor," I said, "I had a mammogram appointment, which I actually kept. I was met with: 'Hi! I'm Belinda!' This perky clipboard carrier smiled from ear to ear,…
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hair falling out
I'm sure many of you have gone through this. My hair started falling out today. I thought I was ready for it, but I'm sitting here sobbing. I know it is all part of the whole chemo thing. i am scheduled for my wig fitting tomorrow, so that was good timing. They will shave my head for me, and my best friend is going with…
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tamoxifen for Atypical lobular hyperplasia
Met with my oncologist yesterday. We discussed Tamoxifen for ALH. Because of my family history and ALH I have up to 7 times greater risk of getting cancer than someone with no risk factors. Tamoxifen can cut the risk by 45-50%. I'm afraid of the side effects as is my husband. I already struggle with my weight and sometimes…
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a little nervous, because of test results
Before I started chemo, I had a bone scan, chest x-ray, & CT scan. Quite frankly, I thought it was just par for course before chemo & wasn't nervous. If anything, I was concerned about the chest x-ray since I had smoked most of my life...it is fine. I was diagnosed with Stage 1 no lymph node involvement so I haven't been…
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Finishing Rads today!!!
Yes, it's true. After 7 1/2 LONG weeks, today is my last radiation appointment. The fatigue is...exhausting! I got dressed this morning, hugged my hubby and cried that I'm too tired to move. But I know from my sisters before me that the fatigue is temporary and I am nearing the line. I just can't wait to get my day and my…
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triple negative confused
have been recently diagnosed with ttt. caught early - .7cm grade 3 - just started chemo last week and is not as bad as "red devil" has been portrayed. new to this and need some contacts - thanks patty
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I was wondering if anyone has felt like this..........
I was wondering if anyone has felt like this.......... I have a port in my upper left shoulder area and today I am feeling my heart beat,,,well maybe pumping is a better discription and my right upper arm feels real tight. Like the day after you have worked out really hard. Is this something I should be concerned about???…
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to those who had chemo before lumpectomy
My chemo is finished and I just had my follow-up petscan showing no spots whatsoever. My 4.4 cm tumor is gone and spot on hip is gone. Is this common? My surgeon is amazed and said it was a miracle that it's gone. Anyone else have these kind of results?
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Types of chemo
I know that my doctor told me about the types of chemo she was going to use on me but forgot the name of the first chemo medication, it is Adrian...sometheing?
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turquoise for Tasha
I just read this about the color turquoise and had to post for our Turquoise Guppy Cooking Hedgehog BBQing Daft Sod. I am hoping that she is still reading posts and just not posting because of her hacker issues. Turquoise is the in color for 2010. Knew your were a trend setter, so ahead of your time. Many cultures believe…
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I'm FREE....my hair is blowing in the wind!!
I must say, I feel very liberated. I have been wearing head covers for 6 months and I am finally free!! I had my hair colored Saturday, 4 months out from chemo, and it turned out beautiful. It feels so good to have that part behind me. I was a little apprehensive this morning coming into my office without my scarf but I…
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Anyone allergic to benadryl?
Hi,when I took Benadryl last night my mouth felt numb and my throat did also.I wonder if anyone eles had this problem.My throat still feels funny.I have different reactions to meds. then some people. Thanks. Pat.
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quick check in
The last few days have been a bit of a blur. Chemo was Thur. No complaints other than a sore throat and feeling a bit foggy. I woke up in the am with some pretty decent abdominal cramping and light nausea. After a few hours it went away and I was feeling pretty decent. By late afternoon, I began to feel a lot of pain in my…
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How much snow for Boston area tomorrow
Does anyone know how much snow for Boston area tomorrow? I am having my nipple reconstruction tomorrow close to Boston, Mass at 1pm. Sounds like the drive home will be tricky and was wondering how much snow in that area. Thank you. Margo
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Package in mail--Thanks
When Jake and I got home on Saturday from his last basketball game there was a package in the mail box from a wonderful lady and her husband. It had Lego's, candies, lip balm and movie in it for Jake and I. I want to thank that special lady and her special man for the wonderful package. You know who you are and it was…
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2nd round of chemo...new use for duct tape
Hi Ladies, Tomorrow is my 2nd round of chemo & I guess I just need a few prayers. My 1st round was pretty tough starting with the 2nd evening. I had the Big D really bad...chemo was on Monday & Saturday evening my husband had to take me to the ER for dehydration. Just feel like I've somewhat recovered & it's time to go…
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Question about hair regrowth-help!
Hi Everybody, My hair is growing and is anywhere between just peeking up thru the scalp up to 1/2 inch. This is wonderful! But my scalp itches and itches, my wig and other head coverings are driving me nuts...I can hardly wait to get home and uncover my head. Is this normal? Has anyone out there had this happen? How long…
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Lucky me! Extra-Special Valentine's Day!
I didn't post on the "plans for Valentine's Day" thread because I wasn't expecting much this year. We had planned to reinforce the foundation to our house before we found I have cancer, and between the foundation and the cancer treatments, money is very tight. Also, my DH hasn't been a big Valentine's Day celebrator in…
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I joined the club.
Hello all, I just joined the breast cancer club in December and thought I would join the network. There seems to be good information here. My story (kinda long): I am 49 years old and during my annual Mammogram the beginning of December,an anomoly was noticed. Followed up with second mammo, ultrasound and then a biopsy…
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sorry off subject.About Japeneese chin Puppy.
Someone posted about a Japenesse dog not two long ago.Their little girls dog had passed.I couldn,t beleive how much it looked like my daughters dog.I added a picture of this dog on my inspiration page.Please take a look if you see this message.Thank you. Pat.
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I think they missed and zapped my head - in the middle of rads, so tired I fall asleep on the ride h
Yikes! Anyway, she is sooo sweet that I named her Honey. She was semi-welcomed by our 5yr old dog. I'm getting out more, about 17 times a day - even tho it's just outside to potty - the puppy, not me. Something fun to post this time. I hope it helps to lift others spirits as it has mine. Sue
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Surgery 2/16/10
I received a card yesterday that I would like to share, "The Oak Tree" A mighty wind blew night and day. It stole the oak tree's leaves away. Then snapped its boughs and pulled its bark Until the oak was tired and stark. But still the oak tree held its ground While other trees fell all around. The weary wind gave up and…
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A bit confused about terminology used
When you guys say Her+, does that mean Estrogen receptor positive? Where do the stage IIIa, b, c, etc. come in? I have order Dr. Susan Love's The Breast Book....will that clear everything up for me?
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Finally Made My Decision Re Surgery
My surgery date is getting close, Feb. 25th. I have been reading all your posts and gathering as much info as I can. I finally decided that I will just have the modified radical masectomy on my right breast with at least 10 lymph nodes removed as recommended by my surgeon and onc. I was told that I could have bilateral and…
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Happy Valentine's Day
Hello everyone, I just want to wish you all a great Valentine's Day.... Thank you all for your friendship.... even do we don't know each other the love, support, all the things we share in this board, knowing that are people like you that listen is priceless... you all are part of my life, I thank you for been so…
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Alternative Treatments
I am going to the Burzynski Clinic in Houston next week for a consultation on melanoma treatment. I am also considering these 2 alternative clinics 1) James Forsythe, MD called Century Wellness Clinic in Nevada and 2) the clinic of Mark Rosenberg, MD in Delray Beach, FL.Does anyone have experience with these clinics that…
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Today is MrsZiggy's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR TRACY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY TOO! HOPE YOUR DAY IS FILLED WITH ALL THE THINGS YOU LOVE! ♥ Cathy
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recurrence in bone
I was just diagnosis with metatsis bone in my back on Friday. I was wonder have anyone had a recurrence in their bones and did anyone go through radiation treatment to reduce the bone pain. Should I tell my family and friends that my cancer is came back?
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Today is CindycFlynn's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR CINDY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! SisC-and Happy Valentine's Day! What a great day to have a birthday! May your day be filled with love, laughter, a candlelight dinner, chocolate cake, ice-cream, great presents and all the things you wish for!…