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Breast Cancer

Archives for January 2011

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the rads onco is a dumby I gave my cell to them and they cant even call the number. Now I have to play tag with the office which i called twice and only got thier answering service. During normal working hrs. I was told i would get a time for a cat scan . which i did not. he 4 yrs out of med school. I ask question of…
Friends wanting to show support by shaving their heads
My sis and I were talking about my hair. I was telling her how until you lose your hair like this it is hard to truly understand what it is like to wait for your hair to grow back. I explained to her that it is like when you have a baby girl with little or no hair and at 2yrs old she still barely has any hair. My hair is…
What did you do with your port after having it removed?
My port was really small, guess they came in two sizes. I had a really nice, and quite handsome younger doctor put it in. His entire staff was so nice to me. We talked about Smurfs the whole procedure, well except the minutes I got really sleepy, because the blue dye they rubbed all over me made me feel like a Smurf. I…
mastectomy on 1/13/11
I had a mastectomy on 1/13/11 at MD Anderson in Houston.Unfortunately, nodes were positive.Not sure how many yet. Follow up is in 2 weeks. This is one more hurdle to get through but I am ready to keep keeping on. Next radiation and possibly more chemo(16 doses completed before surgery). Anyway so far pain is not bad but a…
Latissimus Dorsi Flap Breast Reconstruction????
Has anyone had Latissimus Dorsi Flap Breast Reconstruction surgery? I need to hear from someone who has had this surgery. Any suggestions that will make the process easier?
Not leaving you, but taking a break from the boards...I hope you understand
Kindred Spirits... I know that our recent bad news has hit us at lightning speed, with scarcely time to breathe inbetween onslaughts. I have been reeling from the events, and Reggie is lovingly and undersandably worried about me. Though none of us is exactly the same, in 2 regards we are: We are doing battle with the…
Hair is back!!!
I got my first haircut since chemo Thurs night. I now can be out in public and when some one sees me the first thought that comes to mind wont be "Cancer patient". Im just a redhead with a really cute pixie cut.:)
Lost the love of my life to Breast Cancer
Hello, This is all new to me, on Oct 8th 2010, I lost my best friend, lover, partner and my wife of 42 years, 9 months and about 8 hours to this diease.She was first diagonsed back in 1995, had her left breast removed and nodes were removed, the doctor at that time stated she had more of a chance of getting hit by a bus,…
Doing what I do BEST .. Football! Go Bears , Pittsburg, Seahawks (CC) and Patriots!
Playoff games have started .. so I am unplugging for a day, and will return .. tomorrow. C.C. .. hate having to watch the playoff's with my brother in law, Eli and my inlaws === Ma and Pa Manning .. hehehehehe Mrs. Peyton Manning
Nothing New Waiting to see Surgeon
Hi, I had a follow up with my oncologist the other day. I have had a brain ct, xrays, petscan and chest ct. I have unexplained broken ribs and my bone met on my right have all been causing pain. So I get the "were not sure if it's cancer breaking your ribs or just a catastrophic event that happened." Well I have not fallen…
While we are on the subject..I made the donation to Heidi too
Kindred Spirits, I have not lost sight of our dear Heidi and her wishes to have a donation made to the ACS. This I also did this morning; specifically to BC research. The ACS will be sending me an acknowledgment card; I had it made in honor of Heidijez from the Kindred Spirits. It(the card) should arrive via snailmail in…
How about a good book to run away into--nothing too heavy
I just finished reading "Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter" by Tom Franklin. It was a real page turner about a simple but good guy who was suspected of killing a girl many years ago and the impact the community's suspicions have on his life. Fast forward to the present and there is a new murder and a new investigation. Can't…
Air travel and new normal
Tuesday I will be flying back to Mexico for several weeks. My husband will be coming also so the airport TSA encounter could be interesting. He has s/s clamps in his chest from 7 bypasses, and I will be wearing my prosthesis, and taking my lymphedema pump and all its wires and hoses in carry on baggage. I can hardly wait…
this is US ~~~ Ü
I received this in an email today and immediatley thought of US!!! She can deal with stress and carry heavy burdens. She smiles when she feels like screaming, and she sings when she feels like crying. She cries when she's happy and laughs when she's afraid. Her love is unconditional. There's only one thing wrong with her.…
Why am I having such hard days?
Its been a hard week, still getting over bronchitis since New Years Eve, Im tire of being sick and tired all the time. On top of everything else, they ugle Green Eye jealousy monster has hit me harder then ever. Why? I ask, I have a caring husband, who has been taking care of me. All it took ws to see him talking on FB…
Do you want to know something sisters in pink?
I love you all sooooooooooooo much and I feel so honored to be a part of your lives, no matter how small it might be. This site has been a life saver for me and for so many of us that I don't what we would do without it. I don't know what we would do without each other! The bond that we have, the encouragement and support…
Where your Most Generous donations to Moopy and Joe are being sent...I hope you approve of the choic
Kindred Spirits, It is so obvious that we have been affected adversely by the sudden shocking passing of our dear Moopy. The outpouring of posts and replies and suggestions, not to mention the amazing contributions of money to the bonsai azalea tree being delivered to Joe's home on Monday certainly show how precious she…
On Monday
I will be wearing Pink, Lighting a candle and saying a special Prayer as OUR beloved Moopy is laid to rest...♥ RIP Mrs. Hughes ♥ {{{{HUGZ to you Joe}}}} Calleen
Today is Natly15's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR SANDY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Hoping your day will be as special as you are! ♥ Cat
Chenheart and CSN Family
Chenheart, I don't know how to message you personally, but I wanted to extend my condolences for the losses I am reading about. You are all a great group of people and I keep praying for you all. I am so sorry for the loss of your friend. Aortus- I am so sorry for the loss of Lisa/Moopy. Hugs, Wendy
I know I am not alone.
I have been crying off and on all day. I can't get my heart around the loss of Lisa (Moopy). It is always painful to lose a bc sister but this has hit me hard. I really wanted the happy ending for Joe and Moopy. They really deserved it! I am also worried about Joe. I am so sad for him. He offered so much support to so many…
So fitting and a beautiful song.....
Toby Keith, Cryin' For Me / Wayman's Song Lyrics Looking for Toby Keith tabs and chords? Browse alphabet (above). Artist: Keith Toby Song: Cryin' For Me / Wayman's Song Album: American Ride Toby Keith Sheet Music Toby Keith's “Cryin' For Me Got the news on Friday mornin’ But a tear I couldn’t find You showed me how I’m…
SoCal Gathering of Support – check in here if interested
Dear ones, To say that the last few weeks have been difficult for all of us...losing Heidi and Moopy so suddenly, bad news and setbacks for others...there’s probably no way to put our sadness and anger and fear into words that would be enough. When words fail me, I wish –- and many of you have wished aloud, too -– that I…
Prayer for Lisa "Moopy" Hughes
For Lisa... O Lord, grant those who have died the joy of Your Presence, and us who are living the happiness of knowing this. Amen.
A Poem For My Friend Lisa
A butterfly lights beside us like a sunbeam And for a brief moment its glory and beauty belong to our world But then it flies again And though we wish it could have stayed... We feel lucky to have seen it. I will miss you Lisa, I already do so much
Vicki/ Chen/ All **** Name A Star in Moopy's Honor
I found this link where we could name a star in Moopy's honor. http://www.starregistry.com/ What do you all think? Hugs Donna
I am numb
I am numb from the news of our beloved Moopster.I still can't believe it.The human side of me wants to shrink away and act like it hasn't happened-I have never taken death well. I know that it is something that is going to happen to all of us,because I am a Christian and have a relationship with Jesus-I am not as…
Flowers were sent to Moopy.....from all of us
Aside from flowers, it has been asked "What can I do?" I honestly think this is what we can do: Tell someone you love them. Pet your dog. Hug a friend. Forgive a petty transgression. Walk in the sunshine for 10 minutes. Light a candle. Be who Joe and Moopy were in your life..it can sadly be stolen from us too soon. Don't…
~~Lighting A Candle For Moopy~~
I have lit my candle to honor our sister Moopy. May the flame be bright enough that she can see it in Heaven. Rest in peace dear Moopy. Sue :)
Flowers for our Moopy?
I live here in Springfield which is where Moopy is from. I will be attending the funeral and wanted to know if anyone wanted to in on flowers? If I receive more monies than needed for flowers then I will make a donation to the cancer society in Lisa's name. Unless someone would have a better idea.

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