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cancer- not who we are
Let's post who we are - Mom Grandma (mimi) Wife Sister Co-worker (mammo tech) Gardener Hiker Daughter Labrador lover Semi-Hippie Susan Komen Race for the Cure walker Student of life
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finding things a little difficult - acupuncture update
Since my cancer journery began I have always said that parenting (at least parenting my daughter) is way more challenging than dealing with cancer. That said, she is almost 12 years old and can't understand the consequence of bad grades, that is summer school for 4 weeks, 4 hours a day so life has descended into chaos and…
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You can see this one coming, but we haven't been posting groaner jokes in a long, long time!
Have you ever been guilty of looking at others your own age and thinking, surely I can't look that old. Well, you'll love this one.... I was sitting in the waiting room for my first appointment with a new dentist. I noticed his diploma, which had his full name. Suddenly, I remembered a tall, handsome, dark-haired boy with…
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Reiki anyone?
I was at my weekly support group at the Wellness Community and a few of the gals were talking about using Reiki as a healing tool. They were talking about the wonderful sense of well-being and relaxation they achieved through Reiki therapy. We were running short on time, so I couldn't ask a lot of questions although it…
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Lift me up today God and you beautiful women!!!
Today is my final radiation to the brain, 14 total. My face is a swollen mess (steroids) and my sleep has been off the charts....so wired. After the rad I will see my oncologist. I must admit I hate seeing him. He is a great doc but he thinks out loud and sometimes I need him just to SHUT UP! He is suppose to have the info…
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How Are You Doing Marsha Mulvey?
Praying that you are feeling better physically and mentally. Post an update when you have a chance. Sue :)
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1st round T/C yesterday...tired?
I was just wondering if any of you ladies were tired after your 1st round of T/C or any other related treatment. I've got a slight metallic taste and a little tired. Is it the adrenaline or is this normal? Thanks ladies :) Today is my beautiful daughter's 2nd bday ~ Happy Birthday Gabrielle!!!!
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Question for Laughs Alot
Just curious, I read a post that said you were from a place near Lake Michigan. I'm from Spring Lake! I live in Adrian now, though. Patti
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Has anyone heard from Meena?
Please let me know if anyone has heard from dear Meena. The last post I saw was the end of May. Worried about her. Thanks, Wanda
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surgery June 10th, one day before my bday.
Back in May 23, I posted about my DCIS. I am scheduled to have surgery June 10th, a day before my bday. I will have a lumpectomy & a sentinel lymph node biopsy with a possibility of axillary lymph node removal. As the days go by & my surgery date approaches I am feeling anxious. I am really uneasy about the injection,…
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Alternative/Integrative medicine
Hello Ladies, Another questions from Neebie-ME! Have any of you worked with an integrative medical or holistic doctor on ways to supplement your bc treatments? Are there any books that you particularly thought useful in learning about alternatives treatments? I'm trying to learn about my options. My MRI results from Monday…
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Cancer Survivorship Celebration
Today Ines invited me to Cancer Survivorship Celebration. The speaker was a Palliative Care doctor 45 years old doctor who has had surgery, Chemo, and radiation, feeding tube inserted, and is a 15 months cancer survivor himself. While he mentioned that he is still reflecting on his cancer diagnosis and treatment journey,…
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Has anyone heard anything from Shortscake? It has been so long since she posted.
It seems like forever that she posted, and, I know she was having a really rough time. I just wondered if anyone had heard from her or knew how to contact her. Shortscake, praying for you and would love an update from you. Lex
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ra
Anybody ever get week feeling and have trouble breathing I had a very strange thing happen today second treatment got realy weird feeling while treatment was going then rest of day noticed breathing was a little more labored then usual and alittle more chest discomfort they dont seem to think it was from rads but i…
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Need the pink bus and all well wishers tomorrow!
I'm going for my blood work and xray (no more mammos for me). See my surgeon and onc next week so keep the bus tuned up. Char
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You will survive
http://you.be/ZJb4pTNcocQ or www.pinkwell.org An inspiring video.
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To Realize
Hope this isn't too heavy but I wanted to share it. To realize The value of a sister/brother Ask someone Who doesn't have one. To realize The value of ten years: Ask a newly Divorced couple. To realize The value of four years: Ask a graduate. To realize The value of one year: Ask a student who Has failed a final exam. To…
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Today was my last day of chemo! My Story!
Hi! Today was my last day of chemo! 4 rounds of a/c, 4 rounds of taxotere, 4 neulasta shots. My journey started on July 14th, 2010. I found a peasize lump under my left nipple. Got mamo on Oct 14th. DCIS, HR positive, stage 2, Biopsy, then skin concerving mastectomy with immediate silicone implant. 2 lymph nodes were…
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Pink Sisters - Looks Like We Need The Pink Bus Tomorrow For Natly 15! Let's Go!
Natly 15 has scans tomorrow and is asking for our prayers. So pink sisters, let's hop aboard the new pink bus and support her. Hugs, Leeza
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does 'mild' really mean 'mild'?
Hi. I am on TC (taxotere/cytoxan) chemo. Just had my second treatment. The nurses keep telling me that it is a mild form of chemotherapy. The first round wasn't bad at all. This time, I am having a much harder time getting through the exhaustion and bone pain. The sweating is worse and my mental state is worse. Is this…
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Prayers Please- Scans Tomorrow 6/8/11
Appreciate your prayers. I know I have to do this, but it's no fun. I have to get centered so I can breeze thru these scans calmly and optimisticly.
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I love my port !!!!
I know I've said this a bunch of times ... but I love my port! I could never have gone through chemo without it. I'm a real weenie when it comes to needles and the thought of poking and prodding looking for a vein almost made me pass out... just thinking about it. Anyhoooooo ... I've been having problems with acid reflux,…
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Soooooooooooooooooo Happy I found US a new Big Pink Bus.
Plenty of room for everybody. It's a double decker. Hugs Donna
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Quitting Tamoxifen
Hi All, I started Tamoxifen (after chemo and radiation) in January 10. I was taken off of it for 3 months in June 10, because my hair was coming back in fine, and sparse with huge bald spots ant he docs didn't know why. They said I could try going off the tamoxifen to see if that was the cause. My hair stayed thin and…
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Walkin' and Rockin'
Hi, everyone, Just want you to know that you'll all be represented at the Relay For Life here this weekend - I've made luminaries In Honor Of and also In Memory Of the CSN Sisters. If you get tired of walking around the track, we'll have rocking chairs available! -rainbow4
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I just thought of something....
I woke up with this in mind: cancer is a decease of the meat, not the soul. It may seem obvious, but when I thought of it this morning, it had a different tone in my head. Our souls are strong and powerful - I believe that. This means we can control our thoughts. Faith is also powerful and this power belongs to our soul.…
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Tykerb
Has anyone else been hearing the news about this drug? It is supposedly most effective on triple negative diagnoses when given in conjunction with Herceptin. Just wondering what anyone else has heard or experienced. I have e-mailed my MO about it. My PCP actually called me when he read an article. Bonnie
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Against the tide 2011
Against the Tide is a one-mile recreational or competitive swim, two-mile kayak, three-mile fitness walk, and/or 5k fun run to benefit Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC). Participants may enroll in one, two, or three of the five components of the events. This family friendly and inspirational statewide event…
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Giving You Plenty of Notice. Pink Bus Trip on 06/09 for Laughs_A_Lot adding Natly and Cahjah75 on 06
Get ready, 'cause here I come.
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Can you ride the peach bus for just a little while Friday?
Just got news that a good friend's endometrial biopsy contained serous cells. They also know an ovary is enlarged. She will have surgery (hysterectomy, BSO, and staging) on Friday. As in breast cancer, there are different types of endometrial cancer, with serous cell being amongst the most aggressive. So, maybe you could…