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Xeloda caused a serious crohn's flare
I took oral Xeloda for two weeks and I am now in the hospital going on 12 days for diagnosis and treatment of a serious crohn's flareup. I battled crohns 20 years ago but have been in remisson ever since. I thought my recent symptoms were simply side effects of the Xeloda but after many unpleasant colon cleansings, scope…
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Hair going fast :( Second chemo Monday!!!!
Hello to all you beautiful pinks, Well it has started my hair is going. :( It started falling out by the handfuls, so I cut off my pony tail on Monday. Trying not to brush it to much,but when I took my shower last night OMG handful after handful in the shower. Guess the time is all most here to shave it all off. I made a…
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To any one who has talked to Marsha
This is Rachel Mulvey Marsha's daughter. She has been in the hospital since last Thurs. The last few weeks have been very hard. She is at the point right now the doctors say she only has days to live. My brother and I have arranged for her to be barried with her father which is what she would have wanted more than…
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Received beautiful ornament, thank you gagee
Ornament is beautiful porcelain Christmas tree trimmed with tiny jewel-toned balls. Very special to me, from my pink sister! Merry Christmas everyone. Love Teresa
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how freaked out should I be about ovarian cysts?
today they discovered 3 ovarian cysts on my right ovary and my kidney stone now lodged in my dilated ureter. just waiting for the "plan".....
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Starting Arimidex and Rads
FINALLY!!!!!!!!!! Doc started arimidex yesterday and I see the rad onc tomorrow. I feel so relieved to get these treatments started. We talked about my CT Scan (4-5 small nodules in my lungs were found). She said she can't rule out mets but neither could she say for certain that this is lung cancer or breast cancer that…
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Been MIA. Posted new pic
It seems life flashed by since the time I spent in Hershey with pink sisters. The picture is not the best (hubby took it) but I'm the one in the middle. Many times I was unable to get on the website, but try to check in occasionally. I look at fb pink sisters more often. We were without power for 8 days starting with the…
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NEW YEars 3 word game (love other one-can we start new one)????
NEW year begins
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ALL started
Just realized next month (JAN 2008) is when all my BC adventure started! Sometimes it seems like yesterday and other days so long ago.. Denise
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Today is minermom's Birthday!
Hope your day is filled with wonderful surprises - Happy Birthday -Jenny
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Starting my rads
I went to my oncologist yesterday for my 1 month past chemo check-up.Good report, now on to my "dry run" for rads today and start 33 treatments tomorrrow.Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers.
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Can You Pink Sisters Come With Me On The Pink Bus And Please Say Some Prayers Too?
I've got a new lump. It is very tiny, but I am terrified that it could be the bc coming back. I haven't said anything before now, as, I was just trying to ignore it and hoping it would go away. But, it is still there, so, my oncologist has ordered a mammo and ultrasound for me this Friday. I know it is best to always get…
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Snowmen from Heatherbelle!!!
We don't see snowmen too often in Southern California, but two cuties arrived in my mailbox today along with a note explaining Heatherbelle got them on a family trip to Northern Michigan. I like that they were part of a family outing:) Thank you, Heatherbelle. It was a welcome package to receive on a less than stellar day.…
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" The End Of Cancer?"
Could This Be The End Of Cancer? by Sharon Begley in December 19th Newsweek It's a disease that kills millions a year and a slew of hoped-for miracle treatments have gone nowhere. Now scientists say vaccines could hold the key—not just to a cure but to wiping out cancer forever. You can read the whole article to large to…
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Drain, Drain, go away!!
Just curious if any of you had your drain/drains for longer than 6 weeks? I had one removed 2 weeks ago and now building up a small amount of fluid. My left side is still in and continues to drain and drain!!! I'm going on 6 weeks tomorrow! UGGGHHH!!! You all know how annoying those are!!! Surgeon doesn't want to remove…
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Side Effects are Kicking my otherwise happy demeanor, not to mention my behind!
I am still not having much success loggin in...not sure why. Just want you all to know that although I am responding well to treatment according to my latest scans (YAY!!!!!) the side effects are doing a number on me, and even if I could log on easily, I am just not feeling so up to it! My bones and joints hurt, my mouth…
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Six month visit with Med Onc
This morning was my six month visit with my MO. I wasn't really nervous until this morning, when I couldn't stop crying. The route to the hospital kicks up my PTSD and that's after beginning to get nervous at home. Doc walked in told me I looked like a million bucks except for the tears. I've lost 33 pounds since he last…
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I need our PINK Bus -- tomorrow, 12/14 -- UPDATE ...
I am sorry to ask .. I have my very first colonoscopy tomorrow at 7:30 a.m. -- I realize you may be busy holiday shopping, working or preparing for Christmas -- just wanted to ask for some prayers. I have been suffering for many years from consipation, so my new internal physician has scheduled a colonoscopy to get a sneak…
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Radiation: How many boosters did you have at the end?
My radiation doctor told me I will be getting 8 (eight) booster treatments. I know everyones treatment is different but I am wondering, is this the average number of boosters to get or am I getting more than usual? How many did you get? Thank you pink ladies and God Bless, Betty
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Today is SueRelays Birthday!
Hope your day is filled with fantastic surprises and love all around you! Happy Birthday! -Jenny
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Today is Gloria 09's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope you have a wonderful day! -Jenny
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♥ Have a great recipe to share ?
In the spirit of sharing and gratitude, a website has been set up where recipes can be entered, viewed or downloaded by members. The recipes don’t have to be holiday oriented and can be anything you enjoy and would like to share. Thanks for contributing! Clickable Link: ♥ Recipe Sharing Project…
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Christmas Ornament
I received my Christmas ornament. It's the prettiest angel doll all dressed up in her finery for the Holidays.Thank you Double Whammy.
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A long but very interesting article I just read....
The article is called "Could this be the end of cancer?" and I thought it worth reading to the very end. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2073280/Cancer-treatment-New-super-vaccine-better-wonder-drug-Herceptin.html?ito=feeds-newsxml
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lots to consider...UPDATE
For those of you who might be wondering...I decided to take the promotion. I am a little nervous, I will meet my new team for the first time tomorrow. And then I officially start with the new year. Thank you all for sharing your thoughts about this. Your perspectives really did help me think through my decision. Mostly I…
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Thank you Cindy!!!
A lovely handmade pink ribbon ornament (which will actually go on my rear view mirror) and golden purse covered in bling which will go on the tree...I love them both! I stiiiilll have not sent ornaments yet...so sorry to keep you waiting. Hugs, Linda
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It's here It's here It's here!!!
Thanks to my pink sister sea60! Got a wonderful box full of goodies its like Christmas came early! Got a beautiful angel ornament! I got a kick out of my Texas boot ornament which will look right at home next to Woody on my toy story tree! A box of yummy chocolates and a pair of soft mittens! Thanks Sylvia !
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Day 1 Radiation
Hey Rosas, I had my 1 of 40 today. I really didn't feel anything. Afterwards I felt a little light headed for a little while. Nerves I'm sure were a part of it. I hope it all goes as easy as today.
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Ornament
My beautiful ornament came today. It is an angel of pink. I love it. Not only does it represent BC survivor but also is my birthday color. Thank you so much Eva!! I'd love to know your screen name. Janie Dixon
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Soreness and Pain in the breast
Hi I am new to the Network, I will a 1 year survivor on December 29th, I had a lumpdectomy in the right breast for ductal carcinoma, and 2 lymnodes were removed, but it did not spead.Stage 1. also have HERS 2, and still getting herceptin, I will be done on January 10th. But lately I have been having pain in my breast that…