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I tried to delete my picture
and replace it with a different one of myself and 3 sisters and it keeps coming back to the old picture that I deleted. I sent CSN an email but I get so frustrated because I'm not computer literate )-: I could just scream! Char
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phyllodes tumor
Was diagnosed on 8/1/2010. Had simple mastectomy on 8/18/10. Am scheduled for consultation with radiologist on 9/23/10 to dicuss radiation treatment. Any words of wisdom from anyone?
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NED
Since I am bilateral and no reconstruction so no mammo, my onc emailed me officially and said my blood work was fine. My LFTs had been elevated during chemo, someone suggested perhaps a chemical hepatitis(I was tested for the others) My Vit D level was normal, (supplements and sunlight) and Ca 125 was normal too!!! So I…
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GRADUATION DAY
Sitting quietly reviewing the last 6 weeks and boy have I learned a lot about myself and about people. I feel complete now and can get on with life but in a new amazing way. I feel more alive now, I notice every leaf and rain drop, every act of kindness, and now it is time to give back. Today I said goodbye to the women…
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JoJo and I met yesterday, 9/8 .. she is as lovely and wonderful as she sounds on our boards ..
I also had the opportunity to meet her boyfriend, Tony - who is as loving and caring as she describes. We spent 2 hours - gabbing and laughing! Yes, we did compare our new 'ta-ta's -- We decided ==== we are extremely happy with the size, form and fit of our girls. We both experience a drop in 1 breast - funny ---. JoJo is…
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Irishwhispers
It is with a heavy heart that I come to you, my sisters, today. There are many here that have not had the joy or honor of meeting our Irishwhispers. Sadly they never will. Trish (Irishwhispers) Bonn died last night, after a long and vicious battle against the beast. I met Trish here on CSN in the chat room and we quickly…
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STOPPING TAMOXIFEN
hi everyone, i would like some advice or experiences. june was 5 years from my cancer surgery. yeah!! stage 1, lumpectomy, chemo and rads. the end of oct. will be 5 years from end of treatment. this month, sept., is 5 years that i've been taking tamoxifen. my tumor was 90% hormone positive and i was pre menopausal at the…
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'Are you Ready for some FOOTBALL?' I am ..... beyond EXCITED!
I am up early so I can post, I will then jump into the shower and ready myself as I am scheduled at 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph's - removal of stitches (port). 1 p.m. Gyno annual pap appointment (really looking forward to this!) .. home, change and at 4:00 p.m. I am hosting my firt party in just about 14 months - Getting back…
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Today is Pattimc's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR PATTI HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Best wishes on your special day & throughout the coming year! ♥ Cat
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Today is Cavediver's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR CD HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! May every glowing candle on your cake be a wish that comes true! ♥ Cat
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Today is Aysemari's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR AYSE HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Hope you have a blessed day/year filled with all the things you love most! ♥ Cat
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NED...Almost
Hi everyone, almost dancing with NED...just wanted to share my new update news on my Mammo & MRI, well so far the test was good enough for Doc and pathologist not to worry about my left breast (the one I had the C tumor in) is a little swollen but of course they say its nothing to worry about. So how come I'm still worry?…
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1st Chemo Today, 9/9, at 10a EDT
Hi Ladies, As I'm sure you can imagine, my last week before starting chemo today has been crazy full of tests, MD appts, dentist appt, shopping/errands, and the like -- but I think I am as ready as I will every be. As you all have said, until I get thru this first one, I really won't know what to expect longer term. Right…
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depressed about side effects/want to hear from others
I know this is whining, but please indulge me my pity party for a few minutes: I was diagnosed with stage I bc in 2008, but because I am BRCA 1, I had a double (preventive on one side/for cancer on the other) mastectomy. I tried to do everything I could to prevent the cancer coming back, so I enrolled in a clinical trial…
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How close are you to Philadelphia, PA?
I did some brief calculations and it looks like 9 of us are within 2 hours of Philadelphia. At least 3 more are within 3 hours. Is anyone interested in trying to get together in or near Philadelphia? There is another post "DC/Maryland/Pennsylvania Area" that you may want to read. Meena says the hoagies and steak sandwiches…
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How do I send a pm???
Need to send a pm and don't know how. Help please. Char
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are there any other polio survivors out there?
I'm a polio survivor who was diagnosed with breast cancer this summer. I've had a lumpectomy, finished radiation and am now starting Arimidex. Has anyone else gone through this combination? Nancy
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Questions For those in Fl
How many ladies of use Gulf Coast Oncology as a treatment center. I got a referal to them for treatment. Sorry ladies if my speller broken tonight.
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Thanks to Greta & Mods
Thanks for acting so quickly to get rid of those damned robo-posts. It was so irritating & messed with the flow of the boards. Just want to let you know you are appreciated. Cindy
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Pullman, Washington
If there is anyone who lives in the area and need a friend or some help, I would love to give back.
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is tamoxifen necessary?
hi all. i've been lurking around since my diagnosis; july and since then i have had a bilat. mastectomy for IDC. also had to have an axillary node dissection since some of the nodes in the sent. node biopsy were hot. waiting test results for the oncotype dx test so i do not know if chemo will be necessary. i will not have…
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sentinel node positive
thanks for all the advise. I never think of questions when I get bad news at drs office. My sentinel node was positive in addition to cancer cells around the lumpectomy. Now I have to get scheduled for masectomy...but I did not ask more questions. Will all lympth nodes be removed? How much more difficult does this make for…
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surgery scheduled - send those prayers my way, please!
mastectomy scheduled for september 15 - appt. with plastic surgeon tomorrow (although i know i can't have immediate reconstruction). pre-op tests on friday afternoon along with teaching class about the mastectomy. i will have my mom and sister with me for the next two days- first time since my cancer journey started that i…
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Tumor stable
I saw my oncologist on Tuesday he says the tumor is stable. It did not shrink or grow. I will continue my Taxol weekly and return to MD Anderson in 6-7 weeks for another ultrasound.
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How do you deal with Survivor Guilt
My mom is on her last days after being diagnosed with Breast Cancer just 8 months ago. I have lived / survived through three separate diagnosis of Breast Cancer. The most recent being in 2008. During my treatment days my mom never left my side. She cleaned me up (I couldn't make it to the bathroom often) and never…
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Here I come
Did any one here dealt with i tight feeling on thier cheast after a mod rad mastecomy. My left side feels very tight. I have been moving and exersizing but it still feels tight. All I been told it will feel weird. evrything is ok but this tight feeling in my chest and a left arm that feels like i been hit in it. Now the…
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8 months later still have fluid
Good Morning, I had bilaterals Jan 5,2010 and just had more fluid drained from the left side! My surgeon is also unhappy how the right side has developed a thick ridge of scar tissue below the incision site. Perhaps because of all the fluid that side had also. My left side but developing ridging also but with fluid still…
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Lumpectomy- no radiation, has anyone decided on no radiation?
Good Morning sister-friend, I'm wondering if any of the DCIS, hormone positive, no nodes patients have decided on no radiation. I've heard that about 1/3 of DCIS women choose no radiation thearpy and wonder how that has gone for them. I'm on the fence and need to make my decision very soon. Thank you for your time and kind…
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spam on the boards-info for newbies
You will notice sometimes posts that are all nonsense and have lots of links. This is spam. They usually submit lots of posts on numerous boards. This has happened before and these posts should be flagged so the moderator can remove them. Really messes up the board.
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I am done !!!
Later this morning I will finish the last of my treatments. 4 rounds AC done, 16 rounds of Taxol done, 34 Rad treatment done, 1 year Herceptin done ( today ). Can't believe it's over. Would not have done so well had it not been for all the support I have had here with my CSN family, Thanks to all.