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Scared about tomorrow--has anyone had a bone biopsy in a vertebrae?
Tomorrow is my bone biopsy of T-12/L-1. All I know is that they "numb" the area (yeah, right) and stick in a big hollow needle to get bone tissue. I totally want to be asleep, like in a twilight with Propofol or something like that. Has anyone had this done? This vertebra hurts so much already--feels like someone took a…
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shortened term of radiation -- "Canadian version"
Am interested to know if anyone has had the shorter term of radiation . . . Due to a long distance to the radiation center and where I live in Alaska, they offered me the four week special .. .instead of the six to eight weeks . . . yes, I got on an airplane every day and flew back and forth from home to Anchorage for…
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Went to a swap meet Sunday here in The Netherlands...
And there was a group selling pink items to support breast cancer research!!! And they have a walk in October!!! I am so glad that it is active here in Holland, as well as other countries, it means that awareness is growing, as well!!!! Dutch hugs, Kathi
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Scared to death
Just found out that I have invasive lobular carcinoma in my left breast. Tuesday I had a lumpectomy and thought I was going to the oncology this Thursday to start radiation. Boy was I wrong, instead I was told that I should have a mastectomy on my breast and maybe have my other removed because I'm A high risk for it…
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Cancer Risks for BRCA mutation carries
Hello sisters, Lately it has been some discussions about genetic testing, interpretation, and prophylactic measures. So I looked at my notes and literature from my genetic counselor and hope you will find this information useful. I hope you have had a discussing with genetic counselor who did explain to the Science behind…
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Today is Natly 15's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Sending happy wishes your way for a fantastic day! Hope you have lots of fun - surrounded by all those you love and BIG cake! CELEBRATE! much love, Jenny
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how do i connect with the chat rooms?
i used to be on this site all the time, it's been along while and i have a question so i wanted to get into the chat room. thank you
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Grandbaby pix on expressions page.....Rad grad again
I finally got some pix up of Miss Jozie Willow Jennifer and her brother Jasper on my expressions page, Still steroid crazy, slept 3 hours Friday night then up cleaning out pantry, can cupboard, spice cabinet, fridge, freezer, deep freeze....AAAAAAHHHH! I think anyone with any light jobs needed should just invite me over to…
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Started Radiation FINALLY (update)
Hi All, I haven't been to this site for a bit. I've been busy to say the least. I saw my RO and MO after the PET scan and both seem pretty certain radiation and HT will take care of me for now. I can't do HT while doing radiation treatments (which started on Monday). Both docs still can't say for certain that the lung…
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I'm dancing!!!
Just heard from my sister...all paths (except the tumors, themselves) came back negative. Also the genetic colon cancer marker!!! The only better news would have been that the tumors were benign....THANK YOU, my pinks, for all the prayers...they definately WORKED!!!! Dutch hugs, Kathi
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Anyone treat triple negative BC with alternatives?
I am an ovarian cancer survivor, who is BRCA1 positive. I understand that this mutation makes me more susceptible to triple negative breast cancer. I have taken a very integrative approach to the ovarian cancer, with excellent results. I am investigating my options regarding my breast cancer risk, including prophylactic…
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Beyond pis*ed
I am 42, I can't get on the floor to play with my 4 year old because I can't get up. I am having trouble with chronic diarhea and I am having trouble getting up from our sofa, any type of table out to eat, what am I to do? I am frustrated. I keep getting told my by husband and sister in law that I am going to die and to…
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~~ In Memory Of Lisa, Our Moopy ~~
A year ago today we lost an angel on earth. I miss you Lisa... From your favorite little kitty, ♥ Noel
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Today is Different Ballgame's Birthday!
Best wishes for a Happy Happy Birthday - hope your day is filled with everything and everyone you love! -Jenny
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I'm out of pain....
And all tests came back fine. The only thing my doctor thinks is I passed a stone. The last time that I had one, years ago, it broke up before it passed so I assume that happened again. At least there was no "other" problem and I feel blessed and relieved. Thanks to all of you for your thoughts and prayers. Love and hugs,…
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Can y'all bring the pink bus to Texas please
I see my plastic surgeon on Tuesday, January 17 at 1:00 to talk about reconstruction. I'm super excited & very scared at the same time. I want to have breasts again so bad & I'm praying everything goes well and she says it's a go. Hugs, Dawne
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Found another lump over a previous lumpectomy
I had a bilateral lumpectomy in March 2007, I begin feeling pain in my breast the past couple months I did a breast examination I felt a huge lump over the area where I had surgery. I went to the doctor today she scheduled an ultrasound and a mammogram, I am afraid. The first surgery was very painful. I am praying it's…
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Football Fans--Make Your Picks
Our family is definitely into football. Here are my picks: Denver/New England---Denver New Orleans/San Fran---New Orleans (right Cypress Cynthia?!) Houston/Baltimore--Baltimore NY Giants/Green Bay---GREEN BAY--Clay Matthews--Need I say more?! What are yours? Hike, Renee
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Update
I had my appointment with the radiation oncologist yesterday (same one I used 2 years ago with the bc). He tapped into the hospital website and showed Kevin and me the computer images from the CT, bone scan, MRI and PET scan. Looks like T-12 is fully involved and parts of L-1. The "numerous metastatic foci" that showed on…
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Triple negative breast cancer
Does TN breast cancer have a higher risk of coming back than ER+ breast cancer?
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Praise God! CT update.
Well I went in for my 1 month post chemo check-up and received great news. My MO said all my blood work is normal and everything looks very good. He then went over the results of my CT to check 2 spots on my liver that they couldn't determine what they were when I had a prior CT scan. Apparently now they could see them…
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Wish me luck
I am getting ready to go for my mammogram. My appointment is in 2 hrs. This will be my second one since finishing treatment. I am being positive that all will be fine. I am still a little nerveous though. What I really don't like is that they will not read it right away. They used to do the first 3 after treament but now…
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Pink Bus for VickiSam -- Thursday, 1-19-12
Finally, somebody else gets to drive! VickiSam is always in the driver's seat:). So, since this is a "thingy" removal, only 10 percent chance of it being something yukky, this could be a really FUN bus outing. I know Vicki likes her appletinis and since that's a standard pre- op drink, I'll bring those, leave the brownies…
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Friend found out she had cancer yesterday
Hello everyone, I have been questioning God why I had to have breast cancer not once but twice. Why I had to put my life on hold not once but twice. Why did the doctor make the mistake and leave breast tissue that would cause this to all come back and me have to go to doctors, have surgery, treatments ..etc... Why oh why??…
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Today is VickiSam's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope your day is wonderful - filled with many nice surprises and those you love all around you! Eat lots of cake and celebrate BIG! much love, Jenny
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Adventures in chemo
Adventures in chemo! I love adventures, and Tuesday had some to take my mind off my first day of chemo (A/C). First, I had to have a Mugascan to measure heart ejection rate, before I could get one of the drugs. After they took some of my blood to mix with the isotopes, i walked out in the hall for water, and there was a…
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tamoxifen
I am currently taking tamoxifen and it is making my legs hurt. My doctor say there is nothing else that she can give me. Has anyone had this problem; if so please give me some suggestions or information.
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Triple negative breast cancer
Are there any other women out there with Triple negative breast cancer?
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Triple negative breast cancer
When I first had my core biopsy the results came back er+ pos- and her2-. I recently had a lumpectomy and my lymph were negative and I had clear margins. When the results came back from the lab all was different than biopsy. I was triple negative the tumor was very very small early stage 1 2.1mm and grade 3. I went to see…
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Sending A Big Shout Out To Laurissa
Has anyone heard anything since her sister posted that she was out of the hospital for Christmas? Worrying about her Hugs, Debby