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Gyno problems ..... Your thoughts
Lumpectomy in march, 7 weeks of radiation, started tomaxafin in july, stopped periods and have had no bleeding, not thru menopause yet according to blood results. Experiencing pelvic pain since september. Had transvaginal ultrasound in october. Showed thickning of lining. Had d&c nov 16 to scrap endo lining and had uterine…
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How Tamoxifen works and uterine cancer
I found this powerpoint presentation from NCI on Tamoxifen. It's really good. May help understand what it does and its effect on uterine cells. http://www.cancer.gov/images/understandingcancer/PPTs/ESTROGEN.PPT#394,1,Slide 1 Now to find one on aromotase inhibitors. Suzanne
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My Ornament arrived!!!!!!!!! Thanks Cat64
Not only did I receive a beautiful angel ornament, Cathy was so kind to include some extra special gifts just for me. Oh Cathy ,my kids went crazy over the RonJon stickers, the keyring is great, although I hope that never happens to the kids or me, I have a brown top that I can wear the surfboard necklace with and I just…
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Update on friend
Thank you everyone for all the prayers! I promised updates on my friend when I asked for your support and wanted to fill you in on the latest. She has now had her skin graft to close the wound and is doing well. They were able to get and use cadaver skin so she didn't have to use the skin from her thigh and is therefore…
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In Memory of a Coworker (Ronnie K.)
Hi pink sisters -- I wanted to share these feelings with you, because this is my other home, where everyone listens and cares. I was dx this year and I was working from home during most of my chemo treatments. I worked with someone for about 3 years, she was a client of mine. She would come into the office sometimes. One…
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Santa has arrived ... I must of been a good 'girl' this year!
Thank you so so much .. Justine aka Loves2decorate --- I received such wonderful, beautiful Christmas (Vera Bradley) ornaments - plus Vera Bradley pencils and notebook. How generous! I am overwhelmed by your generosity, and the beauty of my special Christmas gifts. Thank you, Thank you! Vicki Sam
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Femara vs generic brand
I have been on Femara for 19 months and the side effects have not been too bad except for some weight gain. Because I fell into the Medicare "donut hole" I was forced to get my Femara from a mail order company in Missouri. Its the generic form of Femara. Since then I have been noticing even more weight gain and bouts of…
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I am happy dancing with NED!
Yes, that is right! It was good news! I have been so upset and so has my hubby, even though he had been hiding it pretty well. Neither of us got a bit of sleep last night, so, we stayed up most of the night and just held each other and talked some. We finally fell asleep and got a couple of hours of rest. I don't know why,…
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aspirin and femara?
Can you take a low dose aspirin with femara i still have about 3 weeks to go before i see my oncologist i was just wondering.~~MollyZ~~
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Tamoxifen and hot flashes
Hi everyone. I have been on Tamoxifen for almost 3 months now. My MO expected me to have no side effects, as I am still menstruating and am so young (29). Nevertheless, I have started to experience mild hot flashes. I did have bad hot flashes during chemo, but they stopped once I was done with chemo. These new hot flashes…
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1surfermom!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i got my ornament today.
I received my beautiful ornament today thank you so much 1surfermom wow it's really nice i have it sitting on my computer.it's a snow man with a lantern and i got a beautiful Christmas card along with it.I'll put it on the tree next year it's my first year participating in the ornament exchange and it' really special to…
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Excessive sweating caused by meds?
So I've been on tamoxifen for 7 months now and we all know that sweating and hot flashes are a part of it, right? Now it's Dec and colder in NY and I am worse than when it was 95 in the summer! We've been Christmas shopping and I go out wearing lightweight pants and a short sleeve shirt, everyone else is in winter coats…
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Had my one year
visit with onc yesterday. Of course, I see him every 3 months but so far my blood work is good. This week I saw my PCP, my surgeon, and my onc. I saw rad onc 2 weeks ago. So far, so good! Char
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My ornaments arrived yesterday!
There was a package by my garage door from my "pink sister" ornament exchange yesterday. A beautiful glass ornament with a reindeer inside and a silver snowflake with "hope" written on it. Oh, also peppermint sticks. Yum! Thanks so much Debi.18 in Florida. Merry Christmas and {{hugs}} Charlene
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My ornament arrived!
Thank you so very much Rague for my beautiful gifts! A lovely mushroom ornament - silvery and pink - reminds one of fairies and elves and a beautiful dream catcher - I love these and have a small collection - this one is wonderful and will be a wonderful reminder of all my Pink Sisters year round - thanks again dear Rague…
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~~Sending a shout out to Laurissa~~
Laurissa, I am really worried since you haven't posted since you got out of the hospital. I am hoping and praying that you are doing alright. Praying for you every day, Noel
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Asking for good thoughts & prayers for a friend
I am kind of sad tonight. A friend/co-worker's husband has brain cancer. He was just dx'd 3 months ago. She told me today that it is not likely that he will make it til Christmas. She said he is trying really hard because he wants to share one last Christmas with his family but she does not think that is going to happen. I…
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chemo
i had my first chemo treament, have 4 more to go. had a double massomenty i oct what age group is this . i am 69 and scared
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ORNAMENT MAILED TODAY - ARRIVAL WILL BE MONDAY 12-19-11
I could not find the right size box in my house. Ended up going to post office to buy a shipping box. Ornament mailed today, Thursday, 12-15-11. Will arrive by Monday 12-19-11. Lots of Hugs, Janelle
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Arimidex
I have been on Arimidex for 2 years and also get an infusion every six months for bone loss. I have an awful lot of leg pain and have gained 20 lbs. Now I am losing my hair. Arimidex is listed as chemo so is very powerful. Has anyone else lost any hair? PS I buy my Arimidex(generic) through Health Warehouse. $81.00 for 120…
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Ornaments have arrived....
Thank You so much Georgia lady. I love the angel and especially the hug. Everytime I look at them I will think of you. Friends are the best part of Christmas like the ornament says. Merry Christmas to You and all Pink Sisters. Hugs and Prayers, Diana
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Breast Cancer Survivors can be blood donors again
I've always been a donor basically for as long as I can remember until the last few years. I thought that once you were BC, that ended your ability to donate (had been told that by some that you can't ever again). I decided today to call the local blood center and ask them directly. Turns out that I can donate so I have an…
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Can we light a candle to show our support and love to Marsha Mulvey?
I lit a candle last night for Marsha Mulvey after I read her post from her daughter Rachel. I also have one that uses batteries that will be on 24/7. I'm asking you pink sisters, to show our love and support to her by lighting candles. So, can you do this please, light a candle for Marsha? Thanks!
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Sorry, my Victoria is...........
Aisling8 Thanks again!
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Ornament came and more.....................
I can't tell you how I loved my box of goodies Victoria! I was so excited to see it was you again this year! What are the chances :) I love my bookmark that says "Thank you for helping us find a cure" with the beautiful crystal accent. Now to tell everyone about my ornament. It is the most beautiful globe with an amazing…
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MOre then once (Radiation) same part of body
I was told you can only have body part radiated ONE time..what happens if comes back and can't do radiation? Denise
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Today is lizzie17's Birthday!
Sending Big Happy Birthday wishes your way - hope you have a fantastic day! much love, -Jenny
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32 and always living in fear...
So,I was 27 when I was diagnosed with stage 4 Invasive ductial carcinoma (stage 4). Been through the ringer with treatments,basically Ive done them all including radiation. Ive had so much radiation that Im no longer a canidate for any further radiation. I had a PET scan a few months ago citing "remission". I felt alright…
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News about my sister...
GREAT news! Well, within the bad news of cancer....my sister has her pathology....ER/PR +, Her/2 negative.....and the tumor is <1cm.....YEA!!!! (sigh, never thought I'd be happy about something to do with her battling cancer). Thanks, all for your prayers!!!! Hugs, Kathi
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Things to know when starting chemo
I haven't seen this posted in awhile and thought we might do this again. I have my husband's cousin just diagnosed. So I was trying to remember what all tips I learned on this board. Would love if everyone would give me thier tips. Thanks for your help