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Getting Neulasta shot today
I had not been able to get the adriamycin in my chemo until yesterday. My onc was worried about my heart, but the muga scan showed I have a perfectly healthy heart so I got the "A" in the TAC. I'm going today for the neulasta shot, and from what I've heard about it, I'm not looking forward to getting it. Plus I just hate…
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Newbie
Hey everyone, I'm new here, just tripped over the site 3 minutes ago! Stage IV breast cancer, I'm 38 years old, and first chemo starts Monday. EEEEEK! Very scared, but ready to go. Will be getting Avastin and Ixempra. Weekly infusions as part of a clinical trial. Any, any, any encouragement stories desperately needed!…
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Another Dutch morning!
Today is Friday. Every Friday we start the same way. After breakfast, showering and dressing, we get in the car (or on the bikes in summer) and make our way downtown to the market. This market has been there since the 1500's. Stalls for anything and everything you could or do need. Fresh fruits and vegies. Handmade…
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Brother-in-law dx
I found out yesterday that my husband's brother (64 yrs old) was dx with lung, liver and bone cancer. He was meeting with his dr today to discuss options for treatment. He has already survived prostate cancer several years ago. Please keep him in your prayers. My husband has already lost a brother to throat & mouth cancer…
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Dont'cha just love it when
you get to meet one of our sisters? I do! I'm having lunch with Joyce (JK1952) on Saturday. And, it's actually not supposed to snow - how fortuitous! Sue
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Bad PT Scan :(
Well, two spots on my spine lit up during the PT Scan. Onc says a small percentage can be false reads so she is doing an MRI on Tuesday morning. I'm SO scared. I'm Stage 3c Triple Negative all nodes including my inner mammery node and my supraclavicular node. Could it be they were able to clear that up for it to come back…
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A big Thank You!!!!
I was taking a nap today, when what do I hear...no it wasnt a sleigh with 8 tiny reindeer, but close!!! It was the mailman delivering a package filled with cards and gifts from the ladies on this site. Thank you so much, that was so much fun opening the cards and packages, i also plan on writing each of you personally. The…
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? for those with day sleeves and gloves
Do you put the top of your glove over or under your sleeve?
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American Idol Fan's -- A little off our nornal line of subjects, .. Did you enjoy the first show
I didn't think I would like Steven Tyler .. now, I think I might LOVE him -- he is a scream, and adds some much need pazazzz to the show. Season 10 did not disappoint my daughter and I .. very seamless flow, enjoyed myself. Vicki Sam
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My Turn and Cookie97 -- I am thrilled that the 2 of you are meeting on 1/30
It's been a tough few weeks here on our board -- so please give an extra squeeze of love to each other from me .. out here in Southern California. Hugs, Strength and Love, Vicki Sam
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The weather! What is it doing where you are living?
It is snowing here today and cold. What is it like where you are at? ♠♣ Susie ♠♣
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Old, old posts..
The post below.." Newly diagnosed is almost 11 years old......
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I am not "officially" back on the boards, but I have news which I hope will make the Kindred Spirits
Mission accomplished, CSN family! I "adopted" an Emperor Penguin for our sweet Heidi, and had enough left over to make an additional donation to the World WildLife Fund to honor both Heidi and Lisa! Thank you again for your loving generosity~ you are the best Kindred Spirits anywhere! ((((hugs))))) Don't give up on me...I…
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I am so so sorry
I only just read about our Moopy's passing. It was something I never expected. I apologize for being so late, for caring only about myself and my own problems. That is not me. I also have been keeping updated about another friend of mine who passed away peacefully yesterday of stomach cancer. I hate this gawdawful disease…
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Men -breast cancer
YOU never really hear much about it...! My father (died in car accident 32 yrs ago) had lumb in chest-right at nipple-HE THOUGHT FOR sure breast cancer-had surgery etc. IT was not but killed shorly after in accident. But while he was in for surgery he hand wrote will and had it notarized thinking cancer and he was going to…
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Cure for Hot Flashes for BC patients
Hi again! After my hysterectomy, my hot flashes reached a boiling point! I was not sleeping AT ALL and was drenched in sweat most of the day and night. It was horrible!!! So I told my oncologist and she said that I should take Effexor. It's actually an anti-anxiety drug but oncologists are using it for breast cancer…
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3 year old w/BC
Just saw on the Today Show, a 3 year old with BC..had a radical modified mastectomy...had a very rare form called Juvinile Carcinoma...excellent prognosis as it was slow growing but the tumor was large by the time she was diagnosed...doctors did not suspect BC.. God bless her! Youngest I had heard of before this was a…
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BEAUTIFUL BREAST CANCER ART
I was watching the news tonight when this came on, I was so struck by its uniqueness and beauty that I wanted to share it with you all. Below is the link via youtube hope you enjoy seeing it as much as I did. BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF BREAST CANCER TRIBUTE ART RE
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Just want to share something good
Yesterday morning I got a really big and unexpected surprise. Out of the blue I got a phone call from someone that I was friends with in high school. She said that she and 2 of our other friends had been trying to find me for years. I have not seen or spoken to any of them in 40+ years. I told her the reason they couldn't…
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Too much weight LOSS and muscle atrophy
Jan. 19th, 2011 While in Chemo I started losing weight fast and lost Too Much and my muscles just wasted away. I consulted a Dietician and have tried to follow her advice but cannot seem to gain weight or rebuild my muscles. If anyone can give me some advice it will be greatly appreciated. I'm NEW here and just want to…
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let's talk football
Here we are mid week waiting for just 2 games. Who do you pick to win this weekend and which will go on to win the Super Bowl? STEELERS vs JETS BEARS vs PACKERS Don't want to jinx anyone, but I THINK the Steelers will win and I WANT the Packers to win it all. (If the Bears win, I guess that would be alright because Jay…
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Crazy sexy cancer survivor
Has anyone else been following Kris Carr and her amazing journey? I am very impressed with all that she has studied and experimented with. If you are looking for inspiration, you should definitely check her out. I first found her years ago, she posted videos of her treatment on youtube. And they didn't give her much of…
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thought i would come out of hiding andsay hi
hiya everyone, i was dx about 6 weeks ago with stage 4 breast cancer, on the 20th of Dec i had a double booby go bye bye surgary, i have had doudle rad for 5 days and start AC chemo on monday. to say the lessed iam scared out of my mind. i have lost my mother and father both to diff. kinds of cancer. the Doc. are saying…
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I think I've finally found the face-to-face support group I've needed
After going to a support group a few times in my area--I was very disappointed. I felt like it was more of a social gathering (not that that's bad) but I'm trying to deal with all the feelings and emotional issues now that the physical treatment is over. I also had one lady there tell me that I had actually did myself a…
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Today's Chuckle
The Hotel Bill A married couple are traveling by car from Victoria to Prince George . Being Seniors, after almost eleven hours on the road, they were too tired to continue, and decided to take a room. But, they only planned to sleep for four hours and then get back on the road. When they checked out four hours later, the…
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Samauri Warrior - ME! (got my MLD)
At least I think I look like a Samauri Warrior with all my Flexi-Touch stuff on! LOL Weather co-operated and I was able to get my Flexi-Touch MLD this morning. (For those who said it sounds like "High Tech" - it is.) Did a cycle with it there and all I can say is WOW! Hubby just drove in so will get back later - have to…
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Sending A Shout Out To Shortscake - How are you doing?
We've been wondering how you are doing shortscake. I pray well. Please post something when you come on to let us know how you are. Hugs, Kylez
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A little time to reflect (warning long)
Having had a little time to day to reflect and mourn our beautiful sister's that have passed recently I felt there was something that I wanted to share with all of you lovely ladies ang gentlemen; particularly when we find ourselves saying "oh wow I wish I would have shared this with my dear friend while they were still…
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A little down--long story
Many of you know that I am a neonatal nurse practitioner and I work 24 hour shifts. The up side of that is that I usually get to sleep because my hospital is a small, community one and I only work about 6 shifts a month and that keeps me at full time--with full benefits and good health care. The bad side of the 24 hour…
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Lisa's obituary
I know many of you ... like me ... are having a very difficult time since we heard about the loss of our beloved Lisa (Moopy). I just wanted to know more about her ... and her life before cancer ... so I googled her ... and found her obituary ... which I thought I'd share with you ... _____________________________________…