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Mom update...better news!
Thank you all for your good vibes and prayers! My mom was moved yesterday from the hospital to a nursing facility. Hans' son and my daughter visited her, and sent some pictures. She DOES look frail, but, to be honest, I have seen her looking almost as bad before... So, things are getting a bit better. They are still not…
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Rague..sent you a Pm..
Sent you a pm...:)
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nOW i HAVE BEEN TOLD TOUGH LUCK
Since I reported to them i hurt. I dont have rads onco any more they are passing the buck. I have to call my primary or the surgoen joke insurance dont pay for the surgoen who chopped me. Dont go to Barmoor Cancer Center in Largo fl. you get treated like crap.The Dr is Kerwin. I hope i can sleep. i be getting hold of my…
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flu shot?
Good morning :) I'm sitting on my couch this morning with my oldest daughter & my handy laptop, snuggled in warm pajamas, fluffy robes, under big fluffy blankets, it's a warm & balmy 6 degrees here in sunny Indiana today.... Anyway, I read an article in our local paper about how alot of people are getting the flu early,…
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Today is Bella Luna's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR INES HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Wishing you a day filled with love, laughter, good food, & great presents & many more candles to come! ♥ Cat
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Today is MAJW's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR NANCY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! 60 Today! What a milestone! Hope you have a wonderful day filled with all the things you love most! May you have many special blessings throughout the coming year! ♥ Cat
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Joined the "port-less" club!
I had my port out last Wed. at my surgery center. I'm sore and bruised but the worse was the reaction to the bandage tape. I'm all red, blistered and itches where the tape was. I'm using aloe gel on it and it's getting better. I finished Herceptin last Oct. and my oncol. said to wait 6 months for my body to settle down…
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first nonmedical outing post bilateral mastectomy with no reconstruction
Hello all. i am 11 days post double mastectomy. i have been plagued by pain that has been almost unbearable. some of it is from the nerve the surgeon knicked doing the SNB.i did see the surgeon a few days ago to get drains removed. but yesterday i decided that i would like to get out and visit my bfs parents. they are fun,…
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Recently diaganosed first post
Hello everyone. I am 39 and was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. I am not sure on my stage yet. I just know I have invasive ductal carcinoma of my right breast and progesterone positive. The MRI showed the left breast to be clear and no lymph swelling. I am awaiting the results of a bone scan and go for a pet scan on…
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Sorry I haven't been here lately, having a bad time but I do check in on all of you
I'm sorry if I worried anyone. Thank you Victoria,Sue,and Pinkflutterby. I have just been having a hard time with rads. Just trying to get through it. I have second and third degree burns. Much pain and I also take care of my mother who is dieing of congestive heart failure ( bedridden ) My sister had taken off work for 7…
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Surgeon's Advice
Well went to see my surgeon yesterday for a follow up after seeing my oncologist for a review of my PET and CT scans and he said just continue with hormone therapy and we will monitor you. I am stage 4 and did not take this well as I have been having pains and fractured three ribs and don't know how. My surgeon took the…
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Second Opinion
I have recently completed the treatment phase (chemo, surgery, radiation) for a recurrence of triple negative breast cancer, Stage 3C. All along, friends of mine who are connected with the health care system in my community have said to get a second opinion from one of the larger hospitals farther away from home, which I…
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Moopy's/Lisa's Flowers - Please Read What SweetVickiD Sent For Our Sister In Pink! We all thank you
I think what you did was so kind to represent us at the memorial service for Moopy and for sending the beautiful flower arrangement. I don't know if everyone saw that you posted what the flowers were, so, I wanted to share it. This is what sweetvicki had posted: "I was happy to represent our community. The flower…
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Haven't heard from Smalldoggroomer in a while
Or have we? Seems like she's gone missing. I get nervous when that happens:) xoxo Victoria
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Are you ready for another snowstorm????
Yep, just heard another major snowstorm is threatening the Northeast from Tuesday to Thursday! We just had snow last nite and i am running out of groceries. I will need to hit the crazy grocery stores this weekend. I am running out of ideas on what to cook, any ideas? We have had a rough winter. At least i do no have any…
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When can I dye my hair?
It's been 3 months since I finished chemo and I have about 1" of hair now, curly and "GRAY". I hate it. Has anyone asked their onco. about dying their hair? Has anyone dyed their hair 3 months after chemo or should I wait the 6 months as I've read? What products should I use? Any help would be appreciated. I just want my…
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Cancer Treatment Centers of America
Has anyone been treated by CTCA or researched them at all?
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Newly Diagnosed Day after 1rst chemo
My name is Amy and I am 39 yrs. old. This is all new to me and I originally came to the sight to get an idea of what my side affects would be with Cytoxan and Taxotere. From what I am reading people have many different reactions. I feel pretty good today physically and am mostly trying to fight the depression. I am a…
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Goodbye AC hello halfway through point!
Finished my AC combo yesterday! I'm soooo happy because that means I'm halfway through the chemo part! My head is stubbly, I know taxol will probably wipe that out again! But hey right now I have a little hair :O Still have the brows and lashes too...everything else is gone! Hoping to keep what I have now and get through…
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Cant do rads
I had a cat scan and mapping. to much pain. i drove home one handed. crying from the pain. told them to stop got yelled at I cant hold my left arm in the position they wanted . I got to much pain. I cant stop working . I have had it. even with rads it can come back. I am woman enough to say i cant do it. I be telling the…
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Anyone Triple Negative with Mets to the Spine?
As I stated, I had a PT scan light up two spots on my spine yesterday and I'm really curious if anyone else had mets to the spine. I'm having an MRI on Tue. to check the spots. I've had some back pain and bone pain lately, keeping my fingers crossed but my body is saying differently. I'm one year out from chemo, seems…
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SoCal Gathering – Sunday, 1/23 – final post
I’m so looking forward to seeing all of you on Sunday! I have confirmed Traci & Trace cindycflynn aisling8 New Flower Bella Luna faith_trust VickiSam & daughter I still haven’t heard from Jennifer1961 and Sally5 (Merry) –- I’m working on the assumption that Jennifer is coming but Merry isn’t able to make it? Please let me…
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What are the options for reconstructive surgery if you have had radiation treatments?
I have seen a lot of you write about expanders for reconstruction, but, is that a possibility if you have had rads? If not, what options do pink sisters have? Thanks, Kylez
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Free Housecleaning for chemo Patients
"Cleaning for a Reason" this has been posted many times but I just received an email and thought I'd post here again. If you know any woman currently undergoing chemotherapy, please pass the word to her that there is a cleaning service that provides FREE housecleaning - once per month for 4 months while she is in…
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Post reconstruction surgery after breast double mastectomy
I am trying to find out if anyone has experienced a very unrelenting and uncomfortable result following implant placement with alloderm. My PS has not suggested an answer except to say it is unusual. "It" feels like a very tight under wire bra is pushing in on my ribs at all times. This feeling began in Sept. following the…
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~~~Let's Share Recipes~~~
Cheesy Chili Hash Brown Bake 1 1/2 lb lean ground beef or turkey 1 ( 15.5-oz. ) can original sloppy joe sauce 1 ( 15-oz. ) can chili with beans 1/2 ( 30 oz. ) package frozen country-style shredded hash browns ( about 4 cups ) 2 cups ( 8 oz. ) shredded Cheddar cheese Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Brown ground beef in a large…
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it's back again....... in my spinal fluid
After tons of testing coming back cancer CLEAR!I finally found out it's floating around in my spinal fluid. Heading to Moffitt for treatment..... any advice? anyone been there?
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Has anybody heard from RE???
The "Kindred Spirits" on Facebook have been asking about RE. Has anybody heard from her?
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Today is Changmi's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR CHANGMI HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! May all your dreams & wishes come true throughout the coming year! ♥ Cat
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Today is RJJJ's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR JACKIE HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Best wishes on your birthday and throughout the coming year! ♥ Cat