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good news...just got call
I had d & c last week..have an appt to gets results after the holidays...but the office called so not to worry over Christmas (honestly I was not worried-uncommon I know) so anyhow...no cancer, all clear-no surgery needed as we thought I may need...yipppeeee next month is 3 yrs since this all started for me! (D & C due to…
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NO family history
Just curious how many on this site have NO family history at all of BC! none in my family nor ulcertive colitis but have that too (18 yrs) Maybe I should start playing lotto..
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Bruising
I found I bruise very easily now..not sure if meds, post radiation or just my age of 51-any others have this issue?
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Candle lighting Christmas Eve?
Just a thought - there are some who are going through hard times now - there are others who are no longer with us and their families are having hard times. We have had candle lightings here before so how about a candle lighting on Christmas Eve. I will be lighting my candle lit tree because that's what I do but will be…
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How many of you see a Naturopathic doctor in conjunction with your onocologist?
I thought I'd start a thread about Naturopathic medicine. As a supplemental treatment with your conventional cancer treatments. What has been success things that have come out of your meeting with a Naturopath? Here's a short item from my experience. My Naturopath had me tested for Vitamin D levels. I recently moved out of…
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not the news anyone wants to hear
yesterday's appointment was a very difficult one. my cancer is so aggressive, growing so fast that it has my doctors' heads spinning. in 9 days i went from liver being totally clear to liver being blasted with cancer. i have bone mets. am in so much pain that i cannot walk. for the first time ever, my doctors are talking…
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Thank You SisC!!
Yesterday a box arrived and in it was the cutest Cat stocking with Cat64 embroidered on it filled with lip gloss, hand lotion, a flashlight, and an angel ornament. Also York Peppermint Patties and some white Mint Truffles! (Oh, and a beautiful card with a special note that made me tear up!) It's amazing how someone you've…
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Christmas angels & my wish for you all
Good Morning sisters :) I just wanted to share a few thoughts with you while I have a few quiet minutes - with both girls home for Christmas break, last minute shopping, wrapping, baking, etc, I dont know if I'll be back on much before Christmas! I first & foremost want to wish you ALL the Merriest of Christmases ever, and…
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Last Chemo, #4 in the morning!!!!
Happy to say that Chemo #4, my last is tomorrow morning!!! Accepting prayers for no side effects. Get Neulasta shot on Wednesday afternoon. That usually starts the reactions. Thank you to everyone for their advise on my "Christmas" posting. My oven broke, had to heat everything up in the microwave, thank goodness that…
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My daughter has written a book
I am so proud, my daughter Lorna launched her book at a signing last night at The Ally Theatre in Middleboro. It's about her journey through thyroid cancer and is not only informative but funny! If anyone would like to see her website it's www.dirtybombshell.net Thanks for letting a mother brag. Merry Christmas to all!…
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Nicotine and breast reconstruction
I saw my plastic surgeon today. I had a lumpectomy nov.27, 2010.I wanted an immediate breast reconstruction after my mastectomy but now the plastic surgeon says because my boyfriend smokes (he smokes outside, occasionally i stand out there with him but not so much since october) she says if I have ANY nicotine in my system…
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I Lost My Sister Today
After a courageous 17 year battle with bc my baby sister passed away today. She was a true warrior. I'll always remember her warm beautiful smile. I'm sure she was greeted by all the angels and has already made friends with most of them. I grieve for her husband and children who were her wonderful caregivers these last few…
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heidijez, how are you doing?
Heidi, I was thinking about you all weekend, and am hoping you were able to do at least a little something to enjoy the season and show cancer that it canNOT take all your joy! Let us know how you're doing when you can, and whether or not you got your PET scan results today? But most importantly, please just keep close to…
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False eyelashes - they work!
Just had to post this for all of us with no eyelashes. I'm visiting my grandchildren in Las Vegas and my daughter insisted I go into an Ulta makeup shop and try false eyelashes and have someone show me how to put them on. The eyelashes were $3.99. The salon charged $10 to apply them. I feel like a new woman with my…
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Journals-anyone else write in (during or post treatments)?????
Just curious if anyone uses a journal? a good friend gave me one at the start of my cancer situation..then during treatment a Therapist or social worker gave me another (that one had misc sayings etc) she even gave me A DAMMIT DOLL (made and donated) I JUST LOVED the doll...it's meant to keep at hand to bang at any time…
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Merry Christmas to me and to you
Just finished my ONC appt and got the results of my imaging. Everything is clear. My Onc said she has never had a patient respond so well and so quickly to therapy. I still have a few rounds of chemo to go but right now I am cancer free and that is the best Christmas present I could ever receive. Unfortunately,I will have…
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Sweating
At night am used to "hot flashes" getting all sweaty. This happened during the day a few times and it surprised me. In the store, at dinner; anyone else have this happen? Hot flashes or sweats during the day and night?
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Today is KMS (Kari)'s Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR KARI HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Wishing you a day filled with love, laughter, & all the things you love most! (I'm sorry, I didn't have your new name.) ♥ Cat
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Finished 4 rds AC Starting 4 rds Taxol Worried about mega dose of Decadron
I just finished 4 rounds of AC and I'm starting 4 rounds of Taxol. I've heard from most that the Taxol rounds are 'easier'. But I'm worried about the megadoses of Decadron I have to take to counteract any allergic reactions to the Taxol. I was taking 1 Decadron per day during the AC and experienced nervousness and insomnia…
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still can't find a support group
I have been searching in my area since last Feb. and there is no support group closer than 50 miles away. NO ONE should go through this alone. I am alone. I read these great stories about one woman came home from the hospital and her friends and cleaned her house from top to bottom; another woman said that she had someone…
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I'm going to scream
I'm going to scream if one more person tells me surgery is a "piece of cake." I'm scheduled for a lumpectomy on Jan. 4 with radiation afterwards. I don't think anyone realizes that maybe the surgery itself is a piece of cake, but it's everything else that goes with it that stinks. People just don't understand that this…
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Tamoxifen and weight gain
I think theres been some debate if Tamoxifen causes weight gain...cuz i know some of my docs says it doesnt but yet i blew up like a balloon filled with heilium and want no sharp objects around me cuz i might pop. I have gained over 15 pounds, i know that doesnt sound like much but to me thats alot and its frustrating to…
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Christmas/Holiday Traditions - Unique/Different
I have a small candle lit tree. The most beautiful tree I've ever seen was candle lit and my small candle lit trees will never come close to it. I also put out 'fuel' (carrots/hay/grain/etc.) for the reindeer. Everybody puts stuff out for Santa (be it milk and cookies or Bourbon) but the reindeer are the ones that are…
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Listeria
Recent news about cancer patients being at increased risk for listeria--a bacteria especially found in deli foods. See link: Cancer Patients Are At An Almost Five-Fold Increased Risk Of Developing Listeria "The current public health advice to vulnerable groups on preventing listeria is to avoid the following: - Prepacked…
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Arm pain
In chemo arm. I have a localized sore spot. Even more painful when I try to stretch my arm. Dang it hurts! Maybe tissue damage from cocktail????
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Posted a picture of my ornaments
Just posted a picture of my beautiful ornaments from weazer on my expressions page. thanks again, weazer! I absolutely love them. Hugs to all, Jean
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Christmas
Celebrating Christmas this afternoon. Chemo #4 Tuesday; know that I won't be up to it after. Accepting prayers from everyone for no side effects. I overdid it with the cleaning. Exhaustion set in yesterday. Rested the whole day, went to bed early last night. Took Xanax and slept well. Will be all right; will enjoy my…
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FYI
After still struggling with health issues for 3 years post treatment for my stage 3 breast cancer I started to really force the issue because one truly gets tired of being sick and tired. I was left to my GP except for yearly check up where I complained of the same things and little done. Finally it was a matter of having…
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It's Hell to be Old
OLD people have problems that you haven't even considered yet! An 85-year-old man was requested by his Doctor for a sperm count as part of his physical exam. The doctor gave the man a jar and said, 'Take this jar home and bring back a semen sample tomorrow.' The next day the 85-year-old man reappeared at the doctor's…
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Church fart
An elderly couple are attending church services. About halfway through, she writes a note and Hands it to her husband. It says, " I just let out a silent fart, What do you think I should do?" He scribbles back , " Put a new battery in your hearing aid."