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Today is the day....going to Fox Chase Cancer Center
The day is finally here, I am going to Fox Chase Cancer Center for a second opinion. They just opened a wing for Inflammatory Breast Cancer and a doc, Dr Massimo Cristofanelli, who is a specialist in IBC just came there from MD Anderson in Houston. I was accepted as a patient, and he will see me at 2pm. I have all my…
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One year cancerversary this Thursday - everyone invited to the party
Hello fellow Warriors! This Thursday marks one year since my last surgery. Some days it seems like it has taken forever to get here and other days it seems like only yesterday...... I would like to invite all my "old" friends and newbies to help me celebrate this special day. The past year has been filled with ups and…
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I'm New
Hello all, I am new here. I've been in the chat room now for about a week, but lots of times nobody is in there...whaaa! So I thought I'd give this a try. Let me introduce myself, my nickname is Morgan and I am now a one year survivor. I originally found my lump through a self exam last year, but was poo pooed by my GYN…
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Interesting findings re alcohol
Alcohol is a known risk, but this research differentiates which type of breast cancer (lobular; hormone +) is especially vulnerable to alcohol. One study but an interesting one. "Compared with never drinkers, women who consumed seven or more alcoholic beverages per week had an almost twofold increased risk of hormone…
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infection from breast reconstruction
I had breast reconstruction 6/28/10 the back flap on the right side which had been throught removal of 16 lymph nodes and 34 treatments of radiation. Since then I have had 3 fills and now my right side my have an infection. has anyone had an infection and does it get better.
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M-star? How are you?
I haven't seen her post in quite awhile and I thought she was done with her fills for her expansion. Anyone know anything? Hugs, Debby
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Question
Hey, My surgeon's office called and said I needed to have my yearly mammo. I just had a PET scan, but she said I still had to have the mammo. Having had a mastectomy (left side-with no reconstruction), will they do an ultrasound on my left side? Also, is this just to keep an eye on any changes in my breast tissue? Thanks,…
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HAPPY Birthday to our Chenheart
Dear Chen, wishing you all the best for your brand spanking new year, to do with as you please! Hugs, Ayse
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your favorite teacher?
As the school year begins around the country, please share the qualities of your favorite teacher of all time. For me, American Gov't, Cincinnati, Ohio. She challenged us about everything, taught us to read TIME magazine from cover to cover every week, and made us think for ourselves. That was over 30 years ago and I still…
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a headache for 7 days?
I have had a headache and neck ache for 7 days now. Probably should call the doctor, but I hate to do that. Anyone ever have a lasting headache like this??? A migraine maybe?
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West Coast Fl ladies...
Having watched the Southern Cal ladies plan a Re-union, and seeing how excited they are getting about it, has me thinking - are there enough of us in this area to get together in the same way? I'm not far from Clearwater/St. Pete, which wouldn't be a bad spot for a centralized get-together for this side of the state if…
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Anyone with Triple Negative?
Hello Fellow Survivors, Anybody out there with triple negative? I would like to share stories and learn what your doc's have told you about your disease. It wasn't until after my chemo treatment was over that I learned exactly what type I had which was triple negative invasive ductal carcinoma. What kind of time line and…
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Another Year Has Passed
Today our family celebrates the life of my daughter. August 23, 2004 she passed from this life into everlasting life, and left behind three beautiful children. Join me in prayiing for her family as we, once again, remember a remarkable young woman who battled illness for most of her adult life. Taken from us at such a…
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I actually forgot!
I just had to share this - it made me laugh so hard. Backstory is, my Dad has been very ill. Hospitalized, GI tube. He's home and my sister and I are caregivers. In trying to get organized, I said to my sister, I wish we had brought home the wash basin that he had in the hospital. I then said, I'm sure I have one at home,…
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Whoops, forgot my hair!
I was halfway to an appointment with a pulmanologist when I realized I had forgotten to wear my wig or ball cap. Had to brazen it out, after all it was a doctor's office. Now that I finished my Taxol I have a little curly fuzz on my head. It is coming in white, or maybe grey, but also curly. Before chemo it was brown with…
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Chemo Graduate
Good morning Everyone I'm happy to report that I had my last chemo treatment last Wednesday and my last Neulasta shot last Friday (hopefully). This was however the worst round I experienced. I am extremely tired and have muscle aches, dizziness, the big "C" and no taste buds. I'm working today and trying to push through…
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SoCal ladies: Is it Saturday yet?!?
I'm seriously like a kid waiting for Christmas, I'm so excited for our (Re)Union on Saturday. How can I make Saturday get here faster? :-) Traci
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Today we have Two Special Birthdays!
Today is Chenheart & Mimivac's Birthday! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAREST CLAUDIA & MIMI HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! The world was given a gift the day you two were born; two people who loves & cares, who sees a person's need and fills it, who encourages and lifts people…
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Laurissa, How was your first day back to work??
Hope all went well for you. Hugs Donna
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The new HAIRY me!!!
Hahaha, it's not that bad but I have to say my hair was thick to begin with and now it's like a jungle up there... I can't even see a line when I try to part it!!! After reading the other post on here, I was cautious with coloring it but today I shot all caution in the wind and out came the henna and guess what??? NOTHING…
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On a positive note....
I am going forward full force with my idea for the little handbook with practical tips for breast cancer patients. As I had mentioned before, it will have the theme of a journey and the diagnosis will decide which route you will take, it's your ticket. So I was thinking for the title, Destination Survival. What do you…
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Is there such a thing as pain free
Finished with all treatments. I'm having what the dr. calls after chemo side effects. When will it go away? Dr. can't say for sure or "if" it will go away. I am so sick of having some kind of pain. It's not severe pain mostly a dull ache, but I'm tired of the dull ache. And I'm sick of having to pop pills to relieve it. My…
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Somebody tell me PLEASE...will my eyebrows ever come back?
I swear I look like a freak, no eyebrows, bald as a baby and I can't stand it, Will my eyebrows come back eventually? Thanks
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Having PET scan
tomorrow at 1:00pm. I can't eat after tonight. Bummer! I was told to arrive at 12:30. I've had several scans done before - bone density, MRIs, CTs but this will be the first PET. I'm not concerned about the scan itself but will be anxious to see if it will show anything. Char
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Neuropathy pain
What did you take for relief? I misplaced my notes to my Onc and can't remember what he said. I've tried to "rough it out" thinking it would go away soon. I am now willing to give into my stubborness! Thanks Ladies! ♥ Cat
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I'm DONE with chemo .. My story
First: thanks to all my breast cancer sisters for being out there. You women have given me more hope and valuable information than any of my doctors ever could. I just wanted to share my gratitude, feelings and thoughts. 18 weeks of consecutive chemo therapy -- ending on December 18, 2009 - dose dense chemo treatment plan…
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Today is BJmom1's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR BJM HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! May every glowing candle on your cake be a wish that comes true! Have a great day! ♥ Cat
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A quote I thought I would share
I read this in the newspaper this morning and thought I would share it. "To the world you may be just one person...But to one person you may be the World" Hugs to all
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I wore my new "girls"
today. It actually felt strange to wear a bra after 2 months without one. The silicone breast forms looked great under my shirt. No one would ever know I had a bilateral mastectomy in June. I'm happy. I can do this. Of course, after DH & I got home from shopping I took the bra off and the forms back in their box. lol Char
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Woke up this morning with my face breaking out
I look like a 16 year old instead of 61! I don't know where these pimples came from but I don't like it one bit! A side effect I could definitely do without! Char