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What is your favorite movie?
I know you all have one, so, what is it?
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Chemo Angels - anyone heard from them?
I remember that at least one other here had said they applied to them. Have you heard anything from them? I did initially and was told I'd hear back in a few weeks - well it seems like it's been quite a while - so just wondering. Susan
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*Pink Sisters & Brothers * Let's Send Good Luck Wishes And Prayers For Kari For Her Oncologist Appoi
Kari, know that next Tuesday, all of your sisters in pink will be there with you. We will be praying and hoping for the best. We are united in supporting you! Hugs, Kylez
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Website showing picutres of women with mastectomies, no reconstruction
someone on here had posted a link to a photography website that showed pics of women postmastectomy, i was wondering if anyone knew the link? i cant find it again. i would like to see what others look like, i dont like how mine turned out so far. i expected to rather flat chested and i am not. i wanted more symmetry than i…
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new pix up
Just put up a few pix on the expressions page. Wish you all could be here enjoying the weather, salt air/beach, and the majic of the jungle here in Mexico. I have spent more time in the jungle this week than the beach.... but nice to have both options. For those of you still in treatment.........there is light at the end…
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Facebook
Hey there ladies - I am not too computer savvy - especially with Facebook. I signed up for the FB Group - Sisters and Brothers in Pink - and I assumed that anything I posted there would stay just on that board. I do not want to discuss breast cancer related topics on my regular FB page. Anyhow, something I just posted on…
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Chen, we are waiting with you
If you are like me, waiting is often the hardest part. I am praying for you. Do something fun and stay distracted as much as possible this weekend. But know that we are still with you, bringing you lattes and holding your hand. Your kindred spirits are surrounding you--do you feel us?
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Saturday's almost over....and it was a BEAUTIFUL day!
We left the house this morning while it was still dark, and headed to North Holland. Another swap meet...lol! It has turned VERY cold here, never reaching above freezing, even during the day. But the sunrise was MAGNIFICENT!!!! There was so much water in the air, and on the frozen ground, that a mist hung just above the…
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NEED YOUR HELP! Looking for a new PS in the Atlanta, GA area
Had a bi-lateral mastectomy w/reconstruction 6/09. I've needed 2 revisions and unfortunately will need another. I'm looking for a new PS. HELP!
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2 different types of breast cancer
recently diagnosed & sorry...not very computer savvy. had the bi-lateral lumpectomy and I am told that I have 2 different types in each breast (one lobular & one ductal-stg 2), one is high risk of coming back-so I do not know how I am supposed to enjoy life now. I am having chemo now & then radiation & then the 5-year…
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Help. Biopsy results
after waiting since the 13th of Jan.. here is what it says: estrogen receptor SP1 100% positive Progesterone Receptor1E2 98% positive HER2/neu 4B5 eqivocal 2+ Kl67(30-9) unfavorable 41% p53 favorable 6% positive Can someone help me understand this please? had a big scare today.. went to walmart as needed food/popsicles...…
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last chemo
I had my last chemo treatment today it went well,i was getting a little nervous at first my anti-nausea meds where out and they where waiting on the fed-ex truck with it,I started saying the 23 psalms and before i finished i heard someone say there it is, isn't God good. I'll keep you posted I see my Onc, Dr. tuesday. hugs…
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Pink Sisters in Houston, Tx area
At the hospital last week a volunteer handed me a flyer about a program called Chemoflage that is coming to Houston on Feb 8,2011. It is at Nordstum's at the Galleria in Houston from 10am to 12:30pm. It is for women recently diagnosed with breast cancer and undergoing chemotherapy. I don't know much more than that but they…
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Saw the rads onc today
I met with the rads onc for the first time today, liked him a lot. Very thorough answers, didn't seem rushed, and personable as well. Simulation will be on Feb 8th (still have to get the last drain removed). We'll start treatments about a week after that. He's recommending a larger than normal daily dose, with a morning…
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My EYES are driving me CRAZY!
So, last chemo was in July, then radiation, still getting Herceptin. About 3 weeks ago, my eyes (both) started getting itchy - sort of like allergies except I've never had allergies. It would stop, then start again, then stop again usually with anywhere from 24 to 72 hours between 'bouts'. Warm compresses would soothe them…
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Libby - Pinkflutterby Any news on you?
Libby, you are always so upbeat on this site and I admire that, I admire you. You show all of your pink sisters how to have strength, courage and grace. Can you fill us in on how you are feeling now after your surgery and what is next for you? Thanks, Debby
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Bi-lateral mastectomy :Saline or Gel implants????
I had a bi-lateral mastectomy w/reconstruction 6/09. Since my permanent implants (saline) were put in I've had 2 revision surgeries. One due to capsular contracture and dimpling on 12/10. My new PS requested that I should change to a gel implant, he thinks the same problems will be a reoccurring problem. I'm wondering if I…
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My Message to Chenhart
My Dear Claudia, I could not respond to your posting a few days ago. I don't want you to think that I did not care, I needed time to think as to how I wanted to respond to you. Today is your test. Know that I am mentally and spiritually with you while you are having the procedure. I know that it is scary for you, but know…
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tell me about your drains
My mom is haveing double mastectomy, and will have drains places in. I didn't have to have them after my lumpectomy. Do you empty them and care for them on your own, or have someone else do it? She is 81, and gets around with a walker, she is sharp as a tack! Can you tell me of your experiences? I may be taking care of her…
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Allergic to Tamoxifen
Hi, I developed a severe itch after a week on the Tamoxifen. Benadryl and Zertec didn't help. Finally my onc told me to stop and she sent me to the Derm. Now I am starting today with the Tamoxifen, Prednisone and Doxepin. Has anyone had this situation. The itching was really bad. I have the scars to prove it. The Onc said…
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NOT reconstrucion but plastic surgery for LUMPECTOMY????
I am sure it's been on here..but has ANYONE had surgery to correct, even out, fix mis shaped, lop sided breasts when NOT really noticable to anyone other then yourself?
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Newly diagnosed
Hello to all. I was diagnosed with Stage III lobular Breast Cancer about 3 weeks ago. Have gone through all the tests and had a core biopsy and treatment plan consists of: 6 - 8 rounds of chemo, surgery (either single or double mastectomy depending upon whether i test positive for BRCA gene), radiation, hormone therapies.…
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to wig or not to wig and my first time to the chemo ward...HELP!
My treatment plan starts for the first time next week, and I am nervous...to say the least. I have to have herceptin and chemo, then radiation, then the red chemo...all over a course of a year. My daughter is really worried about me losing my hair. Can anyone suggest or have a reference for a good website for me to buy a…
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Superbowl Fans?????!!!!!
Fox 4 news is reporting a possible bomb at the stadium!!!! o what will Jerry do LOL
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Football funny
I just received this "blonde" joke and thought it was very appropriate for the season....football, I mean! I hope no one is offended by blonde jokes. Enjoy the smile. FOOTBALL AND THE BLONDE....... A guy took his blonde girlfriend to her first football game. They had great seats right behind their team's bench. After the…
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Breast/sex questions : warning: TMI
Hi guys: I am most likely going to be getting a double radical this summer with reconstruction from a tummy tuck. My first question is: will I feel anything in my breasts afterwards? Specifically, will my nipples feel like nipples or just skin? I understand that the nipples are only tatoos, is that correct? Can I have any…
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post-op T2 N1 M0
Post-op right mastectomy. T2 N1 M0. I had chemo before surgery and it killed the cancer cells. So next is radiation and Tamoxifen. Awaiting results of BRCA1&2 genetic testing.
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Radiation after DCIS after double mastectomy?
Hi all. I was suprised to have my radiation oncologist recommend 6 wks. of radiation on my right side after having a double mastectomy. His reasoning is: it was SO close to the chest wall (0.7 mm)and so large (6cm) and grade 3, but no invasive on this side. Does anyone have experience with DCIS so close to the chest wall?…
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I am looking for volunteers
Ladies, I have posted previously about the Crazy sexy cancer diet book. And I am so fascinated by the information I am finding in it. I don't want to stop at chemo and mastectomy. My intuition tells me I can do more. I am just devouring this book, it makes a lot of sense to me. And I am someone who does a lot of research…
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On Femara and Lupron CAn anyone tell me if Estrogen levels of 22 is good? Breast Cancer Mets to B
I want my estrogen level as low as possible. I was a 22 yesterday. Is that low enough?