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It's Thursday - So. California CSN Warriors .. 2 days until we meet -
I can hardly wait .. and I am in awe that Re is coming in from ?, her husband driving her down - what committment and love. Siobhan and Chen on a mini vacation - taking in all the site on 2nd Steet -- creating new memories! Warrior Sisters .. Looking forward to meeting each and every one of you! Vicki Sam
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5 More Days and Counting!!
Whoo-hoo! It's getting so close I can hardly stand it. Hmmmm....how to celebrate?! Banana split is still in the running. Although so is a massage and the REALLY crazy idea of getting my pink ribbon tattoo embellished! It's so lonely and plain! LOL. I've been thinking for awhile now about maybe putting some flowers around…
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3yr wedding anniversary
We were married on August 25,2007. Today we celebrate 3 yrs.
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I'm a Chemo Grad Too!
Woo Hoo! Had my last chemo today. It went well and I am feeling good. Still on my steroid rush. Looking forward to my last crash day on Saturday. I plan to stay in my pajamas all day and just do nothing. Have to feel better before Sunday. It's my daughter-in-law's baby shower! After my chemo today, my husband & I…
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Did you go and buy a bigger bra for the ride home
from the hospital? My boob will be all bandaged up so will I need a bigger cup size so I can squeeze the boob in for comfort? I have a half hour ride home from the hospital. Thanks in advance
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Something new??
I had a lumpectomy with 2 nodes removed in Sept 09. I finished chemo in Jan 2010 and 37 rad treatments in March 2010. I felt pretty good and was painfree until early July. I started having pain in my breast and irritation near my scar. I saw my surgeon and she said it was radiation mastitis. She recommended Aleve twice a…
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YAY!!!!!!!! I am done I am done I am done with chemo!!!!!
Can I say it again...................YAY!!!!!!!!! I am done with chemo, today was the last, please please please let my hair come back soon. And my eyebrows............
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Has anyone else been over 20 years before a recurrence?
Sometimes I feel like a freak having been 22 years in remission. Don't get me wrong, I am grateful for every day and I know that many wish that they could have that long of a remission. However, I have not bumped into one other person who went that long before a recurrence. I asked my oncologist about it and he said that…
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I WANT MY MOMMY!!!!
My last fill.... oh so painful. I didn't even go that big B what I had before. It's like in the comics, stars and tweety birds. I have been taking valium but it's just not working. I cry like a little girl. I didn't sleep a wink last night. Can't wait to get these expanders out of me. I have a high threshold for pain but…
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Here's what I've learned.....
Ladies (and gents), Last Thursday, when Laura posted her last post, I was one her sent her a "pm", and also contacted the Moderators. Today, I noticed that there are many best wishes and prayers being sent on Laura's (lolad) behalf. As well they should be, and I hope they continue. However, I did ask the moderators if they…
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I Did Something Today I Haven't Been Able to Do in 8 Months!!!
And it feels soooo good. I went back to the gym! The girls at the desk were so happy to see me. They waived the re-joining fee and even reduced my monthly dues by $5 per month! I got on my favorite cardio machine--the elliptical. After 10 minutes, I thought, "Oh, no--I'm not gonna make this" But then, something kicked in…
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recurrent diagnosis: just 3 weeks ago
I was just diagnosed with recurrent breast cancer in my right breast. I had a lumpectomy and radiation 6 years ago. It is now an infiltrating ductal carcinoma. I am scheduled for a mastectomy and reconstruction (with the DIEP procedure) on Sep 24. There is no metastatis as seen on a Petscan. I will be getting chemo and…
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So Cal (RE)Union Update - NEED TO MAKE A DECISION - PLEASE RESPOND!
Don't panic - we're still on, but I did receive an e-mail from Heather at the Yard House that said that the party that is coming in after us is arriving 30 minutes earlier than she thought they were (they're coming in at 1:00 instead of 1:30), so we will need to begin clearing out around 12:30 if we want to use that room.…
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I'm off to the hairdresser
tomorrow to get my head shaved. This morning they called with their friendly reminder about my appt. Up until 10:30 this morning I thought I would just have my hairdresser cut my hair short again but a half hour later I ran my hand through my hair and oh no, it's starting.... Within the next half hour I lost at least 2/3…
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Bilateral Mastectomy
I had a bilateral mastectomy 5 weeks ago. Under both by arms are a lot of folded extra skin. Does that ever go away? I am a little overweight and thought that might be the reason. Has anyone else had a similar problem? Sometimes I think it is more of a mental problem than a physical one. Any information would be helpful. I…
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ouch - scalp looks like crap - now it hurts too??!!!
So, I slept like complete crap last night! The culprit - this stubbly head of mine! Every little move I made, the tiny stubbles on my head would move & hurt. My scalp almost stings! I don't really want to go over it with a razor & shaving cream, don't want to risk nicking it & having cuts on my head, not to mention the…
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Update on Appointment with GYN
Well I made the appointment for my first mamo since dx, for the 2nd of Sep. The day after I retire. Found out I have a yeast infection thanks to all the drugs. Doing the goop for that, for 3 days. I also saw my GP yesterday and got the results of my last bloodwork. My chol was good. I am supposed to be a diabetic but my…
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Taking Tamoxifen...uterine lining thickening
I started tamoxifen 9 months ago after 6wks of rads & 3 surgeries for DCIS...my periods stopped immediately..within 3 months needed a pelvic ultrasound/vaginal probe which showed multiple cystic areas so I had an endometrial biopsy which came back normal however my gyn put me on a 10day cycle of progesterone to bring on my…
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gifts you received
I was reading some of the ideas of gifts that you have given or received after being dx with cancer. I would love to hear what gifts you gave or received. I am in the process of starting a support group at my church and would like to know. I received several lap blankets that had been made for me and then had been prayer…
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An Ariticle I came across...
http://iptq.com/donnaint.htm From the semi colon group!
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Check splitting for our So Cal sisters on Saturday...just a thought!
So, being the Great Believer in Karma that I am, I was just reading my latest issue of Bon Appetit magazine and in a Q&A section, it actually had someone asking how to divide a check at a restaurant with a large party! Sounded a lot like us! :-) The suggestion? It of course should be put on ONE credit card, and everyone…
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After Breast Cancer
A few days ago ( I think ) chemo brain :) carkris recommended a book called After Breast Cancer. I looked it up on line and Amazon let me read quite a few pages and I was thrilled. I never got to preview a book before buying. I want to thank you carkris so much for that post because what I've read so far is just awesome.…
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Only if you want a laugh....
Thought I'd pass this one on- hope you enjoy!xoxo, Jackie She is angry at you Worried because they hadn't heard anything for days from the widow in the neighboring apartment, Mrs. Silver said to her son, "Timmy, would you go next door and see how old Mrs. Kirkland is?" A few minutes later, Timmy returned. "Well," asked…
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femara
Hi everyone, I have not posted lately as I have been recovering from a DIEP flap reconstruction and bi- lateral mastectomy. I am doing much better with that. My problem is with femara. I have been on it since February and today I called my onc. and told the nurse that I can't take the side effects anymore. I hobble in the…
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Sage advice needed
So of course, where better to come that the wonderful women and men on this board. One of my coworkers was just diagnosed with BC :( (( I just spoke to her and she hasn't met with her oncologist yet and doesn't know much about the type of BC she has. She was told that it was small (she thought about 1/2 inch, which looks…
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uh-oh Second Opinion on my reoccurance
Well, i just got back from my second opinion, and he totally disagreed with my oncologist treatment plan, except for the Herceptin. He wants me to stop the chemo treatment i am on immediately. He wants me to have a few tests done that my onc did not order which include an MRI of the brain since this cancer has a high…
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Shaved my head tonight
I had my husband shave my head today. My hair had been really coming out the last few days, but it was coming out evenly - just thinning, no bald spots..well after my shower today & the top of my head was thin as can be, I called him & said "get here when you can, I gotta get this stuff off my head"...we had a little fun &…
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Back from summer vacation!
Hi everyone! I'm sorry I dropped off for awhile but you have all been in my thoughts and prayers these last few months. I admit, I needed a break from it all. I received the all clear on May 14th and just focused on enjoying the summer with my babies. Anyway, I have checked in from time to time and have noticed that things…
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Weirdly Depressing Week on This Board
I've only been here since April, so I'm sure this has all happened before, or maybe it hasn't. I feel like this Laura thing uncovered a major flaw with the anonymity of this site. Like Dorthy said "My! People come and go so quickly here!", but this was a little more dramatic than usual. So far, on this site, I've seen…
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Tears-Moods- and Maybe Good News?
Had my first mammo and ultra sound 2 weeks ago this coming Thursday. Received a not so nice letter this past Thursday saying there is an area that is probably benign but need to keep a watch on it for any changes. Immediately called my onc and was advised they would get back to me. My onc nurse called today and said my…