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OT - Amber Alert worked!
Sorry for another OT but this did have as good of an out come as it could - the child was found and is safe. This morning about 6:30 - 6:45 - there was an Amber Alert activated for our area. A 2 y/o boy was missing and believed to be with his father. The Mother had been found murdered last night in Green, Iowa - father is…
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Stage 4 breast cancer - dealing with bone and muscle pain
Hello my fellow survivors! I have been re- diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer with mets to the bones. Fortunately no organ involvement. I am on Femara and have had radiation on both femurs, hips and my left arm. Since radiation it seems my thigh muscles are so stiff and sore they are sometimes debilitating. I have a lot…
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NATIONAL CANCER SURVIVORS DAY
Go to www.pinkwell.org to see our group of survivors dancing. Ticky
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I have arrived!!!!
Hello Ladies, I got here no problem. I actually quiet enjoyed the ride, my kitties were so good. I am somewhat settled and now am waiting to see if they will accept my offer on my new home. Keep your fingers crossed for me. On my way here, I had some very emotional moments. During my treatment I was desperately wishing to…
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simptoms has any one had theese simptoms
am worried, i had a routine mommo in dec lasy year and told to come back in 6 months as disturbing changes found, went 3 weeks ago and mentioned to girl at desk about the changes in my right brest, she told me that she would enter in to computor and that it would go to a doctor, havent heard anything yet my own gp is quite…
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OT...but something that calms me, and makes me smile....
I bought a multi-station bird feeder! It's right outside my window! Filled with all sorts of different treats (well, seeds, anyway). I LOVE watching the birds...Because it's spring, there are even little ones, always begging for a meal...*smile*. And there are some birds that I don't recognize that just come occasionally,…
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National Cancer Survivors Day
Anyone else having a program in your home town? Are you going to participate? We have what sounds like a great program today so my husband and I are going. Let me know what is happening aroudn the country.
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watery eyes! Taxotere
Anyone have watery eyes being on taxotere? Any suggestions? They are driving me CRAZY! Thanks, Candu
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Tamoxifen - or Tamoxifiend? Need some supportive friends that can understand....
Hi there! This is my first post....it's nice to find a place to talk and hopefully learn from others who have already been there. I am now in the Tamoxifen phase. At first, it was okay, just a hot flash now and then...now, it seems like the effects are worsening. More emotions, forgetfulness, and general air-headedness. I…
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Pull up the bus and pass the dance partner!
I had my mammo on May 20th and I'd like a dance with NED. It took a little bit longer to get the results because they were running behind and I didn't wait around for them to get caught up. And you guys that are drinking that yuky stuff for the booty cam, don't get it mixed up with the good stuff for the rest of us, OK?…
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Heaven Can Wait Cancer Wallk
Tomorrow I will be doing the Heaven Can Wait 5K Cancer Walk. It is to support breast cancer in our area. I will be walking as a survivor! I just want everyone to know that I am taking all of my my pink sisters with me. We will also have the pink fire trucks that RE posted about. I will try to post some pictures tomorrow…
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feels different than last time
feels different than last time... found the lump in the same breast as last time but I have a quick question for all of you.. last time I do not remember the lump hurting when I touched it or bumped it.. well this lump hurts and it moves a little which is also something new.. have any of you had this as well?
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Cute graphics
Ladies, Where do you get those cute graphics used in your name area? Keeping myself positive! Be well, ConnieCal
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Funny story; husband cares
So, last night I am lying in bed and hubby comes home from work. He's looking at me weird and says " I was driving home and listening to John Tesh on the radio" Here goes, I thought. He continues " He was talking about signs and symptoms like always being tired. I thought it sounds like you. Here is a number to call about…
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Any and all advice appreciated...double mastectomy in a week and a half
Hi, everyone... Exploring new territory; this is my first post. I'll be having a double mastectomy without reconstruction on the 13th of June. I would love to hear your stories/advice about what has been most helpful, especially about recovering from the surgery...how long the drains were in, pain levels, how soon before…
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Stage 4 breast Cancer patients on Avastin need to speak up
As many of you know the FDA is making plans to remove this drug from the arsenal of drugs that can be used for stage 4 patients. I for one have stage 4 triple negative bc and have been on avastin alone almost 2.5 years with no evidence of disease. I have 4 children and husband; I am a nurse who can actually function and…
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living strong living well program
http://lslw.stanford.edu/ I am starting this with the YMCA. I am not sure how far this has spread. This particular program is through Stanford University in Palo Alto, California. It will be a great to get back into shape! Cindy
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Hair yesterday gone today......
Ok ladies I've been through this before with my hair loss and it didn't scar me last time and nor will it scar me today. But darn it I cried for a minute looking at my bald head and then I thought....screw you hair didn't like you all that much anyway and I am going to buy some hats! It's 100 degrees here today...who the…
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Sleep thing again....ambien vs. ambien ER
Ok still going through steriods....one more week. Last Friday oncologist gave me Ambien worked a couple night slept 6 hours...then boom nothing lucky if I crash out and sleep maybe 4 up, wired and shaky all day. So yesterday I asked about extended relief knocks you out and keeps you to sleep...I had CRAZY dreams, slept 3…
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Northern California Lunch Date - June 25!
We have things to celebrate (including each other). We have Linda's great news and return to work, Deborah's daughter got married and she survived, and I have a new "real" (sort of) job. I'm sure there's more amongst us who have something to add to the celebration, or will celebrate for any excuse. We'll meet at BJ's in…
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OT - I need some input
Could I please get some input. This morning something happened that I'm not sure what i should try to do about or just leave it alone. At 6:15, someone was banging on the door - I was going to ignore it but she kept on and I thought that maybe there was something wrong and a child needed help so I answered it. The woman…
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In need of my Sisters!
Okay so it's not a scan or bloodwork (that's coming up this July), but I am having a colonoscopy as I've been having some "bottom" issues. Drinking that gross gallon of yucky stuff now...Blahhhhhh! I don't care what flavor packet you use, it's always blahhh! I'll be having it tomorrow at 7:30. Your prayers are so…
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Pink bus needed
I do not know if the pink bus is in use on 6/9/09. If it is, you can certainly do a "drive by prayer" on your way to another mission of mercy. If not you can linger and pray at the hospital in close by range. Here's the scoop. I have been a bit lopsided in my lower abdomen since shortly after the insertion of my port. Now…
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Tumor Markers Increased
Please can someone answer this question. My daughter is a 4year (July) survivor. Her original diagnosis was Stage 2a HER2 positive. No nodes involved. She had bilateral mastectomies and did 15 months of chemo, 12 months of Herceptin. Appr. 6 months after tx. her periods started.They wanted another child so she went thru…
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URGENT PRAYER REQUEST
Lil Ava took a fall and is being taken to hospital in ambulance I will be watching the boys, do not know more than that please lift her in prayer! Please do not post this to fb too public a forum thank you! RE
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Working out really helps me feel better - just want to send out some positive vibes
Hi everyone, I am just out of my second round of TC and I actually feel better than I did after the first time. After the first treatment I was almost looking for side effects and worrying what might come. But as I got over the worst days (days 4-6 for me), I started working out every day and now I feel pretty great even…
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How long till your breast heals from Rads
Hi everyone. I need your help and advice again: ) I finished rads 1 week ago today!!! After I finally get myself moving I feel pretty good each day, though that takes a few hours. My problem is my breast. Underneath from all the rashes and burns is still hurting. It's still pretty raw under there and that's also where the…
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Itchy Itchy Itchy
Hi there: I am hoping someone can help me out or send me in the right direction? The underside (palms) of my hands are so itchy! I also seem to develop a sort of itchy rash around 11-12 days after my chemo treatments (T/C) around my neck. Cortizone is not working - help!!! Margz
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Upcoming Events
This Saturday is the Relay for Life - Columbia, Howard County, MD. A good friend of mine is doing the Survivor's walk. Lets all walk with her! Her name is Rose. Next Saturday is the Relay for Life, Laurel, Prince Georges County, MD. Due to other health issues I cannot walk in this one this year and will be walking with…
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UPDATE: Upcoming Expander Exchange Surgery - What can I expect?
Hello Pink Sisters, On Monday June 13th I will be having the tissue expander in my right breast removed and replaced with an implant. My left breast will be reduced and lifted to match. This is all being done on an outpatient basis at the hospital. I know many of you have been through this and I was just wondering what…