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Hi pinks, it's been a long time
Well, I have to say I miss this site, it's been awhile since I've posted. A lot has happened, I have my new breasts and I hate them!! My expanders looked way better, now I have this really big right breast, and my left side is about half the size (left side had cancer, 25 rounds of radiation, latisimus dorsi flap). I'm so…
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excited and scared as hell
I will be starting chemo soon(Taxol). I am excited about getting the ball rolling with treatment but scared as hell at the same time. Is this normal?
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My Poem For Everyone Enjoy I Feel A Tug
Angel are all around us & and with love they do surround us. When my heart is sore in need, The angel come,my soul to feed. They come to me from above & sing in whispers of LOVE. When my in my heart I feel a tug I know that it's an Angel's Hug. Sending this little Angel's Hug with Love to warm all your heart's and bless…
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diagnosed with invasive cancer and calcifications
I was just diagnosed with stage 2 lobular cancer and have calcifications that have not been biopsied yet. Anyone have calcifications found with their cancer? How were they treated?
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How long before BLM stitches
How long did it take before steri strips fell off and stitches healed after BLM? Per dr orders I'm still wearing compression bra (24/7) and I'm still quite sore. I've been showering every other day and carefully washing the huge area. I must have at least 60 steri strips over my incisions but none seem ready to fall off.…
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Gosh what a nice surpise on my Birthday!!! Thanks to you all
Wow what a yr it has been and love each and everyone of you, and hope thru some poems i have posted and other things too, i somehow have brought a smile to your face, gave someone new on here hope by sharing my 3 time cancer survial and meeting some online wonderful and caring people. I share a very happy birthday with all…
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SINGLE INPLANT
MY INPLANT SEEMS TO SAG, HANGS DOWN LOWER AT THE BOTTOM BY A GOOD INCH, THAN MY LIFTED SIDE, HAS ANYONE ELSE HAD THIS PROBLEM----IS THERE ANYTHING (SHORT OF ANOTHER SURGERY) THAT CAN BE DONE ABOUT IT??? THIS IS VERY UNCOMFORTABLE.
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Hello Gang
Hello, Everyone. Hope you are all doing well or as well as one can be between cancer, surgeries, chemo, and radiation. I have been pretty busy with work, errands, and weening some little kitties these days. Oh, somewhere in there I farm. Yes, I had some guys come over and help get my yard in shape. When they were blowing…
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Juicing Receipes .. Let's share ...
Post up .. Let's share receipes .. I myself did not find 1 that 'juiced' me up .. get it! hahaha Happy Saturday - it's sunny out here in Southern California, not too hot. Vicki Sam
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Word For Today 7/10
Psalm 70:4,5 and 71:1 and various...Let all those who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; and let those who love Your salvation say continually, Let God be magnified! But I am poor and needy; make haste to me, O God! You are my help and my deliverer; O Lord, do not delay...In You O Lord, I put my trust; let me never be…
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Sharing surgical experience
I had my prophalatic (sp) double mastecomy with silicone implants on Thursday. 1) did not need to spend the night. 2) did need someone with me and still do. 3) wore a "patio dress " worked perfectly. 4) pain is tolerable with meds. 5)tubes pinned into patio dresses. 6) deep breaths sneezing and coughing hurt. Lastly , not…
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Today is Kickie's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR KICKIE HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Wishing you a day filled with love, laughter, & may all your wishes come true! ♥ Cat
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Clear Margins after Lumpectomy
My breast surgeon has quoted the following percentages in achieving positive margins afger first lumpectomy surgery: Positive margin rates vary- my own experience is ~15%. A huge study in England recently showed an 18% rate. In the U.S> overall, probably between 15-30%. I was astonished to hear it was so low after she…
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When to avoid crowds?
First off, you ladies are terrific. Kinda like my Bible. My husband swears I should avoid crowds till chemo is over. First chemo July 1, 5 out of 7 Neupogen shots (had to stop for a bad reaction). Blood work this week. Of course no results on WBC yet. When would WBC get low and will it for sure? Can you build it up by…
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Word from Shortscake
We've all wondered how Shortscake was doing. I emailed her when I read last post wondering where she was. Today I received an email back. I don't know any more details than what is here, and hope **** is well as can be expected. "sorry i have not posted in a while i was in the hospital for 3 days got a bad cough and lungs…
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Still positive and reaching to others, but should i worry about my bloodwork
Hey sisters! Still going to start the secret angel thing and im so excited. Im pushing my worries on my blood work aside, but really want to hear your opinion and what you think. My GFR creatinine level was 97 down from a month ago when it was 148. They told me 90 was considered renal failure. Also liver count was high.…
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Paclitaxel?
Finally got a treatment plan. What are your experiences with Paclitaxel?
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Another friend diagnosed
I just got news tonight that a friend has just been diagnosed with cervical cancer. Please pray for her (Leslie) and her family. I truely believe there is strength in numbers and all of you have been strength for me during this past year of treatment. Thank you for any prayers for Leslie.
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Prayers needed please.
Hi everyone.My exhusband was dignosed with stomach cancer a few months ago.The Cancer has spread.And he is in terrible shape.My daughter is having a really hard time.She just got close to him a few years ago.She has had me her mom and dad have Cancer at the same time.And she is sick every day of her young life.I feel so…
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Today was my year aniversery that I was dignosed.
I don,t know if it is strange,but this day was so emotional for me.I kept remembering what it was like to get the horible news of BC.I am so thankful it is a year later and I am through all that.But it does change our lifes forever.It sure makes you appriatte dancing with NED.For all you that have helped me get through…
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Please celebrate with me
My Dear Sisters, Great news - I got a new job. Getting a new job is very important to me, because my occupation is much more than a way of making money, it is a passion of my life. I am very happy about getting this job and I would like to share my good news with you. For those who have not been following my journey, I…
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Port on Monday
So I'm having the port put in this Monday! After 2 surgeries, this should be a piece of cake! The nurse already called me today to give me the instructions. But I would like to hear from the BC family as to your experience with having a port placed and how long did it take? I know times and protocols might vary a bit, but…
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Calcifications too far back!!!
Well, I went 3 times for the excisional biopsy and just like before, they could not get to the area where the calcifications are. The spots are so far back into the chest wall. I had the chief of imaging come in to assist out of frustration that the others had failed. Has anyone else been through this where it's so far…
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first Zometa infusion
It went well. I was expecting more side effects like flu symptoms, but nothing. It was strange going back to the chemo recliner again and having my port used. Its been 6 months and I never had it flushed-I know, I got yelled at! But it worked fine. I hope it knocks the H out of my bone met. Another pet scan in 6 months.…
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Anyone use a power juicer?
I've been wanting one for awhile, every time I see a Jack LaLanne informercial. Does anyone use one? I've been reading a cancer diet book, though its written 20 years ago, and it talks about detoxing the colon and juicing. It also says meat and dairy should not be eaten, but we should only eat a plant based diet. Anyone…
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How old were you when you went through natural menopause?
Just wondering - there have been several posts about going through treatment induced menopause - so if you went through normal/natural menopause, how old were you and how 'bad' was it? 'Natural' for me - 44/45 y/o - no problems at all. Mom had been younger than me but she was aneoritic (I wasn't). Susan
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What Is Your Favorite Color And Why Is It?
I always think it is so cool to know what everyone's favorite color is. I even think this has been posted before, but, I thought it would be fun to see what everyone posts again. So, what is your favorite color and why? Hugs, Angie
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**** Your Funny HAHA For The Weekend! PMS Anyone? ****
The Top Ten Tips To Know If You Have PMS! 10. Everyone around you has an attitude problem. 9. You're adding chocolate chips to your cheese omelet 8. The dryer has shrunk every last pair of your jeans. 7. Your husband is suddenly agreeing to everything you say. 6. You're using your cell phone to dial up bumper stickers that…
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First Momo need help
Hi Everyone I am new,but having reading questions and answers for a while now. I have finished Chemo Carboplatin and taxtare with herceptin. Also radiation ouch! I am still giong for herceptin. I have IBC 3-1/2cm. no node involvement. My question is I finished chemo 1-21 and rads March 23. 33 of them.I have an appointment…
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Update on my reoccurance and vacation
I saw the many posts under my original post and a new on started. I cannot believe the responses and caring! Thank you all very much. I was away on vacation for 3 days, then chemo yesterday and i came home and went to bed, it is very draining. My mini vacation was wonderful, did not win any money at the casino. And i was a…