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My Christmas Ornament
I got my ornament today from my "Secret Santa" 1surfermom. It brought a huge smile to my face...1 because it will always remind me of Ellen...and 2 because she must know me better than I do myself. Turns out Ellen went to Hawaii on vacation and spotted this ornament which is Santa on a surfboard. Now, her user name is…
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Elizabeth Edwards dies after battle with cancer
http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2010/12/07/elizabeth-edwards-dies-after-battle-with-cancer/?hpt=T1&iref=BN1
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Elizabeth Edwards update
I just heard a news break that said " A family friend reported Elizabeth Edwards has passed away". Prayers and God's peace to the family.
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Ice Caps
I am going to be starting chemo shortly and a friend of mine mentioned wearing an "ice cap" during my treatments. This is supposed to keep your hair from falling out. Any thoughts??
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Two Pink Warrior Sisters/Friends met for the 2nd time...
A few days ago - on Saturday, December 4 - Taleena & I, along with our husbands, met for the 2nd time. The 1st time was about a year ago; unfortunately, no one thought to snap a picture back then. This time - we did! So, I now have a brand new ID photo. And there's a picture of all four of us within my Expressions. Hoping…
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Rescheduled first treatment
My first treatment has been rescheduled for this Thursday. My onc was 3 hours behind this morning, which put me late to get treatment. I was told that they could not do it because the pharmacy closes at 4:00. So now I get to go through all the nerves and upset all over again. Maybe I won't be nervous on Thursday. It's just…
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GYNO again per oncologist suggestion
I had BC & radiation-now on Tamoxofin for about 18mths. 6 mths ago internal ultra sound (not sure of real word) and found thickening-then did D & C...saw my onolog. last week said I must have ultrasound @ 6mths...I had one today and in just 6mths much more thickening and polyups....so next week back for another D&C...gyno…
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What to do about my job..... any advice?
I KNOW I'm not going back, but for some reason I'm reluctant to file for disability. It seems so devastating for some reason. Also I had signed up for MetLife disability and was told if I didn't apply until Jan 1st 2011 I would collect an extra $1,000 per month. Of course now when I try to find out anything about it they…
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Resignation
I Resign Author Unknown I am hereby officially tendering my resignation as an adult. I have decided I would like to accept the responsibilities of an 8-year-old again. I want to go to McDonald's and think that it's a four star restaurant. I want to sail sticks across a fresh mud puddle and make ripples with rocks. I want…
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What type of BC is it?
Does anyone know what kind of BC Elizabeth Edwards has?
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Pinklflutterby aka Libby...Did you get your PET scan results?
Hi Libby! I have been thinking of you and praying that you get good results on your PET scan. I read where you should have gotten them yesterday or today. Please post when you can, and, praying it is good news only! Sue :)
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Im new here. Mom has bc and now bone mets
I have learned more this past few days about cancer then I ever knew, but still dont know enough. Im not sure exactly what I need to know in order to assure my mom gets the best chances. Can you help me by telling me what to ask the dr? She is 72. She was never sick before the cancer. Last May 2009 she had a masectomy but…
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dancing!
I am heading out to my dance for fitness class this morning. I haven't been there since dx's. I am looking foward to seeing everyone and getting my feet moving again and dancing to the lively music. It's great after chemo, I feel normal again!! :) ! I'll be back on here later. Annette
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Sugar
Sisters I have a Question. Does having sugary deserts hurt us after BC? When I eat sweets I think about what I had read in a few comments awhile back but I'm not sure what was said. During the holiday's there were pie's and we had sweeeet birthday cakes at that time also. How much sugar can we have daily? Not that I eat…
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The pathway to crazy
Well...I have donated my share and more to the Pot Blackjack tables....also over the past 18 months I have lost my home in foreclosure, talked my son through yet another suicide attempt and into therapy, regained my hair (almost an even trade), moved closer to metro milw (movies, nightlife, blackjack), helped my daughter…
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Teena (tgf), thank you soooooo much!!
My secret sister has outdone herself. I carefully opened the box to find everything inside packed with such care. I first opened the card and it was a beautiful "sister" Christmas card with loving words written inside. Then, a beautiful angel ornament that almost looks handmade, an angel holding the hand of a little girl.…
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First Chemo today
Well it's here, the day I've been dreading.. my first treatment day. I can no longer deny it, I am a cancer patient. I'm scared and I'm sad. I want to run away as far as I can, but I know this crap will only go with me. I want to go back to my normal life, but I guess this will be my "normal" life now. I know ya'll…
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joining curves to get strength back
Has anyone else joined womens curves for exercise to get strength back after bc (in remission )?? I can get two weeks free from avon, but am seriously nervous about arm workouts and lymphedea...( sp ) Chen what do you think?
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Surprise Gifts from Fauxma AND MimiVac!!!
My goodness!!!! I am getting unexpected but such loving gifts from my family of Kindred Spirits! Today I received gifts from Fauxma and MimiVac! Fauxma sent me...a beautiful green metal heart with cut out snowflakes, an angel wing, and 2 silver seashells with the words Inspire and Strength on them. The best partof all was…
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Still rocking this grandma gig!!
In the spring of 09 I used to come onto these boards constantly for support, information, recipes.....then life got crazy! But I am back.....with a new (9 month) grandbaby lodged in my heart next to her sister. They keep me alive!
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YIPPY I RECIEVED MY ORNAMENT TODAY!
In the mail today I recieved a wonderful ornamemt from Roseann in CT. It is amazing... a BEAUTIFUL dragonfly on top of a leaf, it has blues,greens,golds and red jewels for eyes, how did you know that I love dragonflys? Thank you so much it was so exciting to have this exchange, It is hanging in my living room window and…
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Thank you Rathgirl
Kristen thank you so much I received my ornament today! It is a lovely sparkly present, pink and green. It is perfect as you are all presents to me that have gotten me through this tough journey! I also had chosen to decorate more sparkly this year, How did you know? I will post a picture when my camera battery recharges…
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Eyebrows and eyelashes
I finished chemo in August, lost my hair, most of my eyebrows and eyelashes. All is coming back now but I started losing eyebrows and eyelashes again. My eyebrows and eyelashes were coming in like crazy and now they are falling out again. Did anyone experience this? Thanks any information is appreciated.
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A box of treasures from Lighthouse_7!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh, Wanda, Thank you so much!! Two beautiful ornaments -- a sparkly ice cream cone, the cutest Teddy bear you ever saw. But that's not all!! A candy cane (yum), a medallion with a sweet sweet angel on one side and on the back, a small cross and the words Angel of Healing and a sweet tiny heart underneath. And that's not…
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i should be happy but i'm not
I got my CT results the other day and nothing got bigger actually they went down and my bone in the spine got hard so she said it was healing, I guess i'm feeling sad cause i always have to ask her when is it over , and that dreaded word comes out and says you have to be doing this the rest of your life and i just want to…
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Prayers for Elizabeth Edwards
I just heard on TV that Elizabeth Edwards family had just released the news that her Drs have said that further treatment for her mets "would not be productive". Prayers for her and her family! May God (or her Higher Power) give them the strenght they all need at this time and in the times to come. Susan
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aisling 8.Thank you Thank you !!!
I got 2 ornaments today from aisling8 and I can't tell you how it made me feel. I just love my angel (silver with beautiful pink gems in her wings and necklace with the words HOPE on her chest. She brought tears to my eyes. And as much as I love lighthouses, I love the ocean, sand and shells just as much! My next one is a…
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Promise Me Book
had anyone read the Promise Me book?
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Today is Cruf's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR CATHY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! 58 & looking great! May all your wishes come true today & throughout the year! Have a great day! ♥ Cat
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How to talk to my mom with Mets?
it is a long story, but I am and have been my moms caregiver for 1 1/2 years. Mom got diagnosed with something recently (Im pretty sure the breast cancer is back and has mets) but she put the confidentiality thing into effect and wont let her doctor talk to me, yet she wants me to get everything out of her name NOW and all…