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Bone scan down; PET to go!!!
I have in my hand the official reading of my bone scan and it says "unchanged osteoblastic metastatic disease...with no new sites of metastatic disease." For me, that is great news and I'll take it! Now, I will get the PET scan report on Monday. Please keep the good thoughts and prayers coming--I know they are working!
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first day out with no hair....and the wind caused much blushing!!!
Hi All Had a good laugh today. Went out with my new long, aurburn wig that my hubby loves..to say that i was so hot ( literally sweating) is no exaggeration. got home and put my scarf and hat on....went to the mall on the beach and my hat flew off into the hands of a bunch of good-looking surfers...did i die?? YES YES YES,…
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Today is WhoKnowz's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR ANGELA HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Wishing you all the best today & throughout the coming year! ♥ Cat
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I'm still up at 1:30 am ... is chemo the culprit?
Am I allowed to take something while in treatment? like a little sleepy aid? Last night I slept. I need my Z's!
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See you later!
I don't normally put out information like this on public sites, but I will be gone for quite a few weeks. We are going on a long awaited trip to Australia,New Zealand and Tasmania and I didn't want you to think that I had just abandoned you all. So pack your bags ladies, because you are coming with me...in my mind at…
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Year since surgery/Feb 22
Well it seems so surreal but it has been a whole year since my lumpectomy...Wondering where the time went??? But anyway what I really wanted to share was how I spent the day..I had been planning and talking and talking about celebrating and buying myself something [love to shop]and took the day off from work to make it all…
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People magazine article on C. Applegate with new baby
Wondering if anyone read this article and what thoughts you had? She talks about having breast cancer with double masectomy but had no other treatments...But doesn't say what type of cancer... Just wondering why nothing else was done? Does anyone have any other info on this? Why did.'t she have to take tamoxifen or…
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NoCal get together...
I am getting more and more excited about meeting all of you! Here's the plan so far... March 26th, somewhere in Sacramento. Specific place and time to be determined. Does anyone have a suggestion for the place? a favorite restaurant? Mariam and Jessiesmom, I would love to join you! Hugs, Linda
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Anyone have headaches with rads?
I've had 8 treatments so far, and had a headache after each one. I will see the rads onc on Tues and ask him also. I've made it this far on the roller coaster because you have all been there with me, so I really value your input. Hugs, Linda
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Saw Chemo Dr today -
Saw Dr. T. today - 1 1/2 yrs since first Chemo and a bit over a year since last Chemo - he doesn't want to see me for another 6 months. YEAH! Especially considering I'm IBC - right now I'm beating the odds. Susan
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I paid $3.91 per gallon of gas, this afternoon .. for premium
geez, the price of gas has gone up almost .20 cents in the past 5 days. I have no doubt, that we will be seeing prices climb close to $5.00 per gallon, soon. Living in Southern California Vicki Sam
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A bit of America in The Netherlands....
We invited some of our dear dutch friends over for an 'American' meal... Well, at least for my family, in the spring... It was chicken taquitos with guac (appetizer), roast lamb, scalloped potatoes, green bean casserole, and persimmon cookies with ice cream...mmmmm! ....And I did it all myself!!! I'm soooo proud! What…
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did you gain /lose weight during chemo?
Yesterday I met my doctor before chemo #1 and he talked about things to expect including how some people gain weight during chemo treatment. He said he knew of no metabolic changes directly caused by chemo, however the lowered blood count / energy level, causing a sedentary lifestlye, might be a reason for weight gain. Do…
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1st chemo yesterday and thanks to you I'm ok...
Can't believe I'm doing okay today, drinking tons of water just as the Pink Sisters prescribed, which I credit with feeling as well as I do. A little sick overnight but nothing awful, just kept drinking water w/ a little juice for flavor, going to the bathroom every couple hours, FLUSHING THAT CHEMO OUT! On my 3:30 am…
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I have been deported!
Got my port out Wed and it hurt! Its terribly bruised and sore. But I consider it the last step in my cancer journey.
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Port is three weeks out Wow thats a long time.........
Wow three weeks just to have my port put in for my chemo treatments . Oh well on a positive note my surgery will be all well. I am getting so anxious making me shaky. I called the doctor I will need my calm me down pills lol, so I don't go nuts.I have good days bad days one day cry alot nest day angry.what a roller coaster…
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My Onco. on Cold/Ice Caps and Scalp Cancer
HI Sisters, Since I am pretty bald by now (3 weeks into chemo) I guess I am reacting to my new look :) ! Anyway on another site I kept getting advice to use a cold cap or ice cap like they do in Europe and I just feel like I have to warn anyone not to use them. I asked my oncologist on Monday and she said she absolutely…
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weight loss and body image
Hi All, I am SO FRUSTRATED with my body!! I have gained about 30lbs since all this started in 2009. I am now suffering from severe anemia and I have to force myself to walk. I do this everyday but one or two a week so I can rest my legs and feet frome bone and joint pain from femara. Am I whining??? I can't seem to lose…
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Question about breast cancer mestatasis ??
I have a question, my mom has breast cancer that has mestastasis to her liver. During our last visit her oncologist mentioned that her tumors were close to the top layer of her liver. I feel stupid because I didn't ask at the time, but I quite don't understand what that means in terms of diagnosis or prognosis. Can that be…
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Updated Path info
Just received the last path report. Oncologist appt not for three weeks. But, from what I have heard today, this is not bad. See what everyone thinks: I have invasive ductal carcinoma; Stage 11, T2, and Grade 3. No lymph node involvement. I am estro/prog positive, and Her2 negative. From what I gather, I will be having…
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Sunday (27th) 3 yrs since
Sunday will be 3 yrs since I got the call from my Dr office saying NOT bad but not good! I remember him saying now you must call Surgeon! and there was the start of this journey...! but happy I can sit and post this today...
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Today is Padee6339's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR PAT HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! You are very special & you deserve the best- wishing you a day/year with with love & happiness! ♥ Cat
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Today is Kat11's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR KAT HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! May every glowing candle on your cake become a wish that comes true! Have a great day & weekend! ♥ Cat
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Was I mean? (long post)
An oncology nurse told me I was mean and asked me why I was always angry whenever I called them. You decide: After months of being jerked around by the oncology department I finally just went off on them. For starters, my Dr. moved away - too much of a commute for him. (It happens, no doubt he's got an outside life too!)…
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Mom's a Cynic
Lost submission - it's in cyber space...so, last night I posted this, but when I hit save, my computer totally froze and I didn't know if it posted or not...I copied quickly over into a word doc, so I would not have to retype it...I was tired and couldn't log right back in to CSN, so I gave up and went to bed.... Anyway,…
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Type 11 Diabetes with IDC--
I am sure I am not the first person to have Type 11 Diabetes (well controlled) with IDC. How will chemo/radiation work with diabetes? Also was told I am Grade 3 of 3--- any thoughts to that also? I am newly diagnosed, don't know the stage yet. Tumor was a quarter size--I see onsologist in three weeks. Any thoughts I would…
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surgeons
Curious how many here used general surgeopn vs breast surgeon? I didn't know such thing (breast)until after my surgery- I was just referred to general surgeon!
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You are more powerful than you know, Kindred Spirits! I just got home from the oncologist, and.....
Are you ready for Good News? Validation that your wishes, prayers, meditations,etc are indeed powerful? NO CHEMO! Oncologist said they removed the cancerous lymphnode, I have been responding so well to my meds otherwise~ that I stay on the Tamoxifen for another 3 months!!!! I don't even know where to begin~ I am so very…
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Thinking of you, Chenheart! xo
Dear Chen, We know you had your meeting with the oncologist today and we linked arms with you ... know that your sisters & brothers in pink are thinking about you and sending much love, prayers, thoughts and hugs. We love you! Praying for you, chen! xo
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Grade 3 of 3
Diuagnosed with IDC and had a partial mastectomy this past Monday. Received only partial results of my pathology report, as doctor was out of office. Was informed the margin area was negative, which is good, but am grade 3 of 3. Was told the Stage and the T size would be give at time of oncology appointment. I have been…