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expanders yesterday
I had my expander surgery yesterday, man i think it is worst than the mastectomy! How did any of you decide between silicone or saline? Any info would be greatly appreciated!
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I feel so blessed...
When my son was 2 (he's 14 now) I joined a local mothers group, we used to spend hours at parks and on outings, etc. As the kids grew and I went back to work, sadly I lost touch with many of the people in that group. Many of these women have since found out about my cancer, and have contacted me through cards and emails,…
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Your Ha Ha for Friday -- LOL ... tears are a .. f l o w i n g
Cuz, I have family .. that this applies to .... LOL You might be a redneck if... **** Your Christmas tree is still up in February. You've ever been arrested for loitering. You think that potted meat on a saltine is an hors d'ouvre. There is a stuffed possum anywhere in your house. You hammer bottle caps into the frame of…
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Stinky head
Haven't seen this one... my sister is complaining that her head is stinky... she hasn't completely shaved her head, is sporting a thinning crewcut after 2 chemo treatments. Says her head is stinky... even right after a shower and after washing.... Anyone experienced this? Thanks!
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Activia
I know I have brought up this subject before, but I found another product to add to our list, it works 100% of the time I just want to pass it along because most of us have this problem and our new pink sisters need to know remedies when going thru chemo. Constipation was a major problem for me. Not anymore because I…
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Today is LadyG's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR GEORGIA HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Wishing you the best today & throughout the coming year! ♥ Cat
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What a day!
Well today was Gpa's funeral and it was a private service just for family. We had so many family members there it was like a family reunion. Most came in from out of town. I seen some of my cousins, aunts and uncles (on my moms side) that i havent seen since i was a little girl. They still looked and acted the same just…
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with breast cancer what kind of birth control method can we use?
I still want to be intimate with my husband and be there for him as he's been there for me while going through the treatments, but how can you prevent the side effects? like vaginal dryness and low libido?
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Partial breast radiation (MAMMOSITE) vs. Whole breast radiation
After meeting with 3 BS regarding my dx of IDC stage 1, grade 1 I chose the first BS I met with right after my dx. One of the othe surgeons I met with discussed Mammosite with me and I instantly became intrigued since it is 5 days vs. 6 weeks of radiation therapy. I live in PA and am terrified of driving in the snow. My…
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BRCA 2 variant with uncertain significance
My BRCA results are in. BRCA 1 showed no mutation, YEA! BRCA 2 shows a variant with uncertain significance and I was told there is only 1 other woman in the data base with this variant. My genetic counselor really had no information. I'm taking this as good news that it did not come up positive. Tomorrow I will call my BS…
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Mammo update:
"The results of your recent mammography are negative for cancer. The finding are benign" 5 YEARS!!!!! I am dancing and dancing!!! Hugs, Kathi
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still cant find threads Ive started UUGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG
still cant find threads Ive started UUGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG
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Non bc celebration :-)
My son & dil gave birth to my 6th grandchild this afternoon. Her name is Abigail Marie and she weighed in at 9 lbs 1.4 ozs and was 20" long. She is their 4th and the only one to go full term. She has 2 older brothers and 1 sister who all welcomed her to their family. Grandpa & I will be traveling to MA tomorrow to meet…
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Bone Scan Result-Negative Yay!!!
also Complete Abdominal Ultrasound Result- Normal!!!....I am so happy, I was crying while I was reading the results in the hospital hallway. I talked to my breast surgeon to order the oncotype dx for me. I'm just hoping my insurance would approve it because I heard it's expensive. After the tests, doctors and surgeries, I…
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*NEWSFLASH* So, what's a hot flash?
Sounds pretty ignorant, I know... I have been having these sweeping warm sensations. (I assume that's a hot flash) But also, I have experienced some light headedness, especially after eating, just recently. Last night, I thought I might be running a fever, but I am running my usual below normal temperature, yet I had…
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thought i was starting radiation today
well. . .it's like this. my radiation oncologist was in san diego last week for a medical conference so we had to reschedule my second rads simulation. it was scheduled for today. she also planned to do the first radiation session if all went well. i started my morning with physical therapy at 7 a.m. for lymphedema. then…
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whats NED mean?
So many things I don't get meaning to yet! ;)
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pet scan update
Ok. The radiologist put an addendum to my scan..rather than hot spot in non existent uterus it was dictated as an adnexal (sp) enitity. Possibly on left ovary. Oncologist office said not to worry. If they thought it was cancerous they'd be calling and screaming!
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I made it half way
I have finished the red devil. Now only have to go through 4 of taxol then I am done with chemo. I am very happy I made it thru with out any tummy problems. Slight case of chemo brain lol. And hair lost.
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I have made it half way
Only 4 more of taxol then I am dancing with ned. I can believe I made it half way. Tummy been happy. The nurse are amazed I had no stomach complaints. I very happy. The port is still apain.
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2 seperate oncologist-different practices
When I was done with radiation they referred me to an Oncologist-I starte going every 3-6 mths then got call from Radiation Ctr saying time for you to come back. I said I THOUGHT I was done with you-just Dr R. I was told OH no...you see us too. Does anyone know why or anyone else have 2? Mine are in same building-but…
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This may be a dumb question, buttttttttt
Do you really think the hormone therapy, Tamoxifen and the A's really work? The reason I ask is that so many on here that got a recurrence were on them and they still got a recurrence. I know there are lots that don't, but, it makes one hesitate in taking them as the side effects with all of them are scary. And, have all…
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Your Ha Ha For Today! Anyone laughing or smiling?
1. I went to buy some camouflage trousers the other day, but I couldn't find any. 2. An invisible man marries an invisible woman. The kids were nothing to look at either. 3. Two fish swim into a concrete wall. The one turns to the other and says, " Dam"! 4. Two Eskimos sitting in a kayak were chilly, so they lit a fire in…
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Ok...I just couldn't help myself! I did groan and laugh at this one! Hope you do too!!!
There were two Catholic boys, Timothy Murphy and Antonio Secola, whose lives parallel each other in amazing ways. In the same year Timothy was born in Ireland, Antonio was born in Italy Faithfully they attended parochial School from kindergarten through their senior year in high school. They took their vows to enter the…
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tamoxifen or armidex
I am 53 and pretty much through menopause and onc said she can switch me from Tamoxifen to an aromatase inhibitor - I've only been on tamoxifen for 8 months - it seems like most people stay on the tamoxifen longer - any thoughts on this would be appreciated.
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Laugh for today .. !! Enjoy
You know it is time to reassess your relationship with your computer when.... 1. You wake up at 4 O'clock in the morning to go to the bathroom and stop to check your email on the way back to bed. 2. You turn off your computer and get an awful empty feeling, as if you just pulled the plug on a loved one. 3. You decide to…
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Great news Cancer Free!!!
I got the news that My surgeon found no cancer under microscope after surgery. She said as far as she is concerned I am cancer free!!!!!! I still have Rads to do and I will but this news really lifted me up Can I dance now or should I wait??? I think I will have a dance come-on everyone join me on the floor!!!! Com-on lets…
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Wrestling with this feeling
This has been on my mind for 2 months. I have to get it out. I know everyone here will understand, and will not think to bad of me. I'm not angry. I can't identify the emotion that I feel. I know it doesn't feel good, and I don't want to feel it. All my life I have been a good person, never intentionally hurt anyone, tried…
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Today is Roseann4's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR ROSEANN HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Today she turns "Sexy 60"! Wishing you a day filled with love, laughter, good food & great presents! ♥ Cat
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Please explain bumping
and what is considered spam. I don't want to post anything that I'm not supposed to. How do you bump people who are spamming? Thanks Skipper85