Breast Cancer
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Having a whirl with NED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My gosh these doctors keep a girl waiting!! Had my first post treatment mammogram yesterday morning at 8:15 and I FINALLY got someone to call me with the good news. Wish I liked taking drugs -- they might have helped!! Oh my, what a wonderful feeling. Thank you to each and every one of you -- I carry you all in my heart.…
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Had my first chemo yesterday
Well, I had my port placement yesterday morning early, followed by my first chemo. I am feeling just plain fine. I had just a hint of nausea yesterday evening, but that might well have been due to the fact that I'd been sleeping for a while and when I woke up, hubby and I went out to run some errands and I never did grab…
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Anyone Old Enough to Remember Alfalfa from Our Gang?
Even with my less-than-one-inch hair, I still managed to wake up today with a sprout on the top of my head, very much resembling Alfalfa! When I looked at my dog, he barked at me! The fun just never ends! At least I've had a few laughs already today! Hugs, Renee
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CHEMO CURLS GONE!
This is a silly post but.......I finally had my hair cut today! I finished chemo 1 year ago this month.........I have not had even a trim until today.....my hair was about 5 1/2 inches long and can you say "KINKY, CURLY, Chemo curls?" Never had curly hair before. I probably should have had it trimmed all along but…
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Last Day on Tamoxifen Today!!
Whoo-hoo! Today is my last day taking that little white pill! It will be so weird to wake up tomorrow morning and not having to take the little hormonal hell inducing pill! LOL. I'm so, so, SO excited!! Thank you Jesus! Blessings, Sally
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Eureka! More Pics Posted of the Luncheon
RE inspired me to post some photos taken at the luncheon on my Expressions Gallery page. I figured out how to do it! Hooray for Me! Enjoy the viewing! BL PS ChenHeart... I noticed I didn't have any pics of your niece, Siobhan. I am not sure if she was away from the table when I started snapping away, sorry about that. I…
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pictures from this summer
Good morning sunshines! I wanted to let you all know that I just uploaded a bunch of pics from this summer along my BC journey. I'm always talking about my husband, or my daughters, so I thought I'd share some of our more memorable moments from the spring/summer of this year. I was sitting here picking out pics to get…
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Tuesday's joke on time.
A man walks into the front door of a bar. He is obviously drunk, and staggers up to the bar, seats himself on a stool and, with a belch, asks the bartender for a drink. The bartender politely informs the man that it appears that he has already had plenty to drink, he could not be served additional liquor at this bar, and…
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Monday's joke a little late
Barbie Joke... A man walks into a store to buy a Barbie doll for his daughter. "How much is that Barbie in the window?", he asks the shop assistant. The assistant replies, "Which Barbie? We have Barbie Goes to the Gym for $25.95, Barbie Goes to the Ball for $25.95, Barbie Goes Shopping for $25.95, Barbie Goes to the Beach…
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New Flower update
Good morning dear sisters, On Monday I have started lymphedema treatment at St. Joseph Hospital in Orange.The only available spot was during lunch time. I will have early lunch, then going to treatments, then back to work. I do not know if I can tolerate it , but I am going to try. If you do not see me around for the next…
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Finished Chemo Today!!
Ladies, I wanted to share that today was my final cycle of Taxotere/Cytoxin! WhooHoo!!! Phase One-Mastectomy-Done. Phase Two-Chemotherapy-Done. Phase Three-Reconstruction with expanders implanted. (I'm still considering adding a for real tummy tuck to the surgery as my reward for weathering this BC storm so bravely :=) In…
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Newbie looking for good news
Hi, August has not been fun. Diagnosed with invasive DCIS, had modified radical mastectomy on the 11th. PET/CT scan, MUGA scan, PowerPort placedToday I went in for my 1st chemo treatment and to get results of PET scan. I brought my books, my lunch and my prayer shawl for the chemo session. The oncologist told me that the…
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I am back !!!!!!
Needed to take a break from the board for awhile. My prayers have continued and you have stayed in my thoughts. I am doing great, still dancing with NED :) . We are still trying to avoid a skin graft but so far so good. I am just going to have some interesting scarring. On a much lighter note I must share this with you. I…
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Anybody got more pictures from the SoCal (Re)Union? Send them to me!
A Special Limited-Time Offer from My Honey, Trace: We were quite the Pink Paparazzi on Saturday, and I know there are more good pictures out there, but a few of you mentioned you're not too confident with getting pictures from your camera to this site. And I'm not on Facebook -- some of you may not be, either. If anyone…
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So, they may not be dancing with NED
but DWTS just started to announce who's competing this season. They only did the ladies so far and can you believe it - Crystal Palin?????? Give me a break. I've watched this program since it started and sometimes they really stretch far to have a full house. It will be interesting to see who the guys are! Just felt like…
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Good-Bye my Port - a Poem by Vicki Sam
As most of you know by now, I've had a love/hate relationship with my port .. I just wanted to share a few departing words, as I go in tomorrow afternoon to have my good friend - "Victor" removed from my upper inner right arm. Yes, he is a man, as only a man could cause so much pain along with life support, all at the same…
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Started work today
I'm a teacher and I went back to work today. I was exhausted at 1:30. Got home around 4:00. Took a nap and slept for about an hour. Woke up with headache and nauseated. When, oh when, will I get rid of these side effects? I don't remember the last time I felt good. I called my rad. onc. and asked. They couldn't answer me…
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Update and thanks:)
Hi girls, first, thank you all so very much for your prayers, support, and encouragement. Reading all of your replies made me get teary. You have all been through so much and many are currently suffering yet you make the time to try and comfort me. Reading your posts makes me feel better than talking to anyone in person:)…
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breast cancer fundraising walks?
Hi - i just wanted to ask a quick question to all of you who are involved in BC fundraising walks - do you have any cool fundraiser ideas to share? We're getting a team together for a walk in October, and I'm just wondering if any of you had any good fundraising tips or ideas that worked well for you that you'd like to…
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Infection - now what?
Hi. Had round 4 of TAC last Friday. Several days before I had tooth/jaw pain, but figured it was just due to stress. I saw a dentist on Monday, because I felt so crappy from chemo I tried to go to someone new close by. Big mistake. Three days later my pain was worse and my jaw began to swell. Dentist says I have infection…
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when does the fatigue end?
Had my first taxotere/carboplatin/herceptin chemo last Thursday. It is now Monday and I still feel tired and have no energy. How long does this feeling last? How did those of you who are done with chemo work or get anything done? Any suggestions how to get back my energy? I feel like I'll never be able to leave the house…
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LAST CHEMO TOMORROW!
My last Chemo is tomorrow, wow it went by fast and other than probably 2 or 3 days each time it wasn’t so bad! I will be starting Tamoxifen on 10/1 - wonder what side effects that will bring. I am just looking forward to hair! And trying to lose these 15 pounds Chemo added!
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The cancer is back... need advise please
My 1st bout with cancer was stage 2A left breast. I had a lumpectomy raqdiation and chemo. Now, thd same breast again but it looks like DCIS. Precancer but I'm not sure yet. I am waiting on the pathologist reports right now. If that is correct, I will be having massectomy. My worrys are the copay for this. The biopsy alone…
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This is your HA HA for the day! Enjoy!
Signs That You're Broke At communion you go back for seconds. You think of a lottery ticket as an investment. You're formulating a plan to rob the food bank. Long distance companies don't call you to switch. You give blood everyday.. just for the orange juice. McDonald's is the supplier of all your kitchen condiments.…
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RE--Loved your reunion pics in the expressions gallery
Thank you so much for posting them there. It was great to put names to faces and see all you lovely ladies having so much fun! Hugs, Renee
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Please help me ladies...
The breast cancer is back. I'm really freaked out waiting for the biopsy results. It looks like DCIS.... I pray that it is because that means non invasive. I have HUGE co-pay and i know there are organizations out there that will help. I am in Southern California. Can any of you ladies help me with finding these…
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Thanks RE, Cats Toy & Bella Luna for the photos of the CSN REunion!
I looked at the pictures you took on both of your expressions pages and loved them! Everyone looks great and it was so wonderful that so many of you could meet! So, you have more on Facebook Vicki? I wish I was a member there, but, I am not. Maybe, you could post the rest on here? I bet next years REunion is already in the…
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My 1st Mammo & MRI after treatment
Today Im going for my 1st mammo and MRI since I was dx back in Sept 09. I've been so nervous for 2wks I've had a few anxiety attacks. Im hoping its only because Im nervous about today, but if it continues after today Im definately going to tt my onc about getting meds for anxiety or something. Why do I feel so scared? Lupe
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Tampa Making Strides Team
Please email me directly or reply here if you'd like to walk with me at the ACS Making Strides walk in Tampa on 10/23!!! I'm not looking for donations from my friends here only a chance to walk together. :) SamuraiMom/JoJo
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Today is MarleneK's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR MARLENE HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Wishing you a day filled with love, laughter, good food & great presents! We've missed you on here. Hope you see this post & check in to let us know how you are. ♥ Cat