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Archives for June 2010

Hey Chenheart. . . .
With so many "new kids on the block" do you think it's time for another edition of Welcome to Hogwarts? Whatcha think? Judy :-)
Hope you enjoy this poem. " Attitude"
She woke up in the morning look in mirror saw 3 hairs on her head, "Well", she said, i think i'll braid my hair today, so she did & had a wonderful day. Next day looked in mirror, saw 2 hairs on her head. "H-M-M' she said, i think I'll part my hair today down the middle today" So she did & had a wonderful day. Next day she…
New to the board
I am going for my mast. on Friday. The doctor thinks it's stage 2. Very nervous and scared it's in the lymph nodes. I have to go for chemo and radiation, then I will have a mast. on the right breast with reconstructive surgery. Any advice.. I am petrified about losing my hair..Is that Stupid or What?
always (Becky) checked in
I had sent her a PM a while back checking on her & I just heard back from her. Her words: Radiation wiped me out & I was working or am still working full time. I just didn't have the energy to check in on everyone...I felt too connected. I got the results of BRAC not good. So am scheduled for ovary removal on June 7th and…
more chemo starting 3 wks after surgery
Just back from ocologist.... he wants to start chemo in two weeks...that will be three weeks from mastectomy surgery. Wow...I was hoping to have a bit more of a 'vacation from Chemo' (had three cycles pre-surgery). So, I gotta heal up quickly and then get on with it. Path report said margins were clear.... 11 nodes were…
What books have you read that have helped you in FIGHTING bc????
I have loved to see recommendations on here of books that helped each and every one of you. So, I thought it would good to see what everyone has read and how it might have helped them, whether it be change of lifestyle, habits, eating or just anything. ♠♣ Susie ♠♣
Book recommendation Treat Her Like a Princess Denise Hazen
I've read many, glanced at lots, this is a small paperback. How to help a girlfriend w/bc. Easy reading, written by a survivor, covers everything from chemo to laundry. Peace
2nd opinions...a couple of questions
Hi... How many of you got a 2nd opinion? Was it for the surgeon or oncologist? both? Alot of people tell me to get a second opinion once they decide on my treatment/surgery -- by the way, I'm still in testing mode.. Once you did get a second opinion, how do you know if it's the right one? How do you find out if the…
I wanted to share this with all of you
My daughter showed me this website. This is a friend of hers and I thought these were so beautiful and the message of love so heartfelt. I hope all of you have a chance to go see what she has created for someone she loved and lost to cancer. When you go to the site go to Hearts. If you want to have each new one sent each…
Puffs just aren't gonna cut it this summer!
Wow, am I glad I finally found this site! Just by reading a little bit everyday, I've learned a lot. Unfortunately, I've learned some things that were either done wrong or just plain not done for me during my "blip on the screen" trip with cancer. I"ve handled a bad mammo, 2 core biopsies, one day called for results,…
Help...Too many meds...R they safe to take together?
I understand the anti nauseous drugs I have been subscribed which are Zofran every 8 hours and then I have Phenergan as needed every 4 hours in between the Zofran. I have Norco *hydro-codeine* as needed for pain, that comes after my Nuelasta shots and from the pain that i have when I do to much physical work around the…
Triple Negative, Stage 2 New to discussion
Just had a port implanted last Friday. Start chemo next week. Had a lumpectomy. No lymph node involvement. Is anyone where or has been where I'm at? Reading all of the discussions has helped me cope. You are all very couregeous.

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