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I picked up the scan report :(
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I picked up the report. I am FREAKING OUT. Here's the diagnostics on those NEW nodules. -new 1.1 x 1 cm irregular groudglass appearing opacity is noted in the right upper lobe -new 5mm groundglass in the pleural nodule is in the right upper lobe -new focal irregular soft tissue density seen in the…
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Today is Lolad's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Sending BIG wishes your way - for lots of fun and love all around! -Jenny
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Today is Dot 53's Birthday
Hope you have a wonderful day - filled with lots of fun and surprises! CELEBRATE! -Jenny
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I have some really mixed feelings...
...about doing this. But starting Monday, I will officially be on disability. In some ways I feel like the cancer is winning and pushing me to this decision. Another part of me is disappointed that I am not completing my commitment. And yet another part is excited and happy that I will have some energy to spend with my…
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New here
Hello all ... New here. Four years out from stage 2 invasive ductal, estrogen positive. Had left side mastectomy and gnarly chemo. Consultant now with my own business. Married 21 years, mom of one 15 year old daughter. Having some tough moments and missing that support group so thought I would write in. Cheers to all. Look…
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Sex after breast cancer?
Ok ladies, here goes! I am going to ask the question no-one asks. I am four years out from mastectomy no reconstruction and chemo. I could not take tamoxifen -- side effects. Since treatment I have not had sex with my husband! What do I do? How do I start? I did an estrogen ring for a while and also probiotics which helped…
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CT Scan Results *UPDATE*
were good. I think. The doctor says the lung nodules remain stable BUT ... it is noted that there are more in my right lung. That is the side I had the lumpectomy and radiation. He says it could be inflammation from the rads. The radiologist could not make a determination and cannot rule out cancer. ( an afterthought ....…
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Pathology report came back clear
My wife, Amy, staged out at IIA IDC in October 2011. After 6 mos of chemo (Taxol/FAC) and a bi-lateral mastectomy with expanders, completed last Thursday, we were laying in wait to see if the lab results showed evidence of disease in her lymph nodes. Since the very beginning, her nodes have always been suspect and looked…
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Lumpectomy Close Margins
Hello, I wonder if anyone might have had a similar experience as mine and how they followed up? I had a lumpectomy last Thursday. The pathology report says the margins were "close" for both the DCIS and invasive cancer components of my tumor. The distance from the margin for each is 1 mm. My surgeon didn't recommend…
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Today is RE's Birthday!
Sending Happy Birthday wishes your way! Hope you have a beautiful day and a happy, healthy year! much love, -Jenny
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May has been a tough month
I was diagnosed May 17th of last year. Today, my BFF was diagnosed with breast cancer. Is the world going crazy? Please send up a prayer for her. She is still reeling with shock.
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Teeth problems
I was wondering if anyone has had teeth issues so long after treatment. In December it will be 3 years for me. All of a sudden I am having bad tooth aches and even an abyss after years of no cavities and very healthy teeth. Am I looking for a reason or is it just old age and my teeth are tired? Anyone else out there with…
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PINKKARI -- How are you doing dear Sister in PINK ??? We are thinking about you, and praying.
Please update us when you can .. Gentle hugs dear one. Vicki Sam
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Laurissa
Replacing original post. I haven't posted here in well over a year, but I still think about my mom every day. I know she's in a better place and she's found peace. I hope everyone here is doing well!
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Nipple Tattoo's
Did you have your plastic surgeons office do them or seek out the professionalism of a tattoo artist?
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Is Breast Cancer Overdiagnosed?
My husband wondered if breast cancer is overdiagnosed so I googled it and found these articles. The Norway study is very recent. Has anyone else ever thought about this? I'm going to ask my oncologist if she thinks I might fall into the "overdiagnosed" category referred to in these articles based on my type of cancer and…
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Today is GreyHoundLuvr's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope you have a great day filled with fun and love all around you! Celebrate Big! -Jenny
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Swollen calf, ankle and foot
I finished chemo February 10th and finished radiation April 6th. I am having problems with my left calf, ankle and foot swelling and turning dark red, sometimes purple, when I sit. When I stand up, my foot goes back to normal color, and when I elevate my legs it gets better also. My onc got both a test to look for clots…
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NEW FLOWER SURPSISEE ME!
I went to my mail box to find a small package from our New Flower. She and I both have lymphedema and she sent me a wonderful decorative sleeve to wear over my arm when it is wrapped or over my pressure sleeve to make it more decorative. I LOVE IT... I have posted a photo of it on the expressions gallery, THANK YOU New…
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No Expiration Date
Earlier while looking at 'stuff', I saw where someone said they liked "No Expiration Date" as a way to think of NED. Being IBC, my first thought was 'Love it'. The more I've thought about it, the more I'm not sure. Now when I think 'expiration date', I think of 'Peggy' in the commercials for CCA when 'she's' told 'I didn't…
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Please send up prayers for my Chemo Angel
I've had a Chemo Angel, Donna, since shortly after being initially diagnosed--early 2010. She has been wonderful with literally hundreds of cards, emails, letters and gifts coming to me until after my treatment was over for the first time. We've kept in touch all this time, and she was my inspiration to become a chemo…
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Today is NancyJane4's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR NJ HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! May all your dreams & wishes come true! Have a Blessed Day! ♥ Cat
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ODD replies on one of posting
tab to report as Offensive..which it is not..just nothing to do with this board or subject.. anyone else notice? Denise
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Surgery Scheduled now my legs are swelling
My bi lateral is scheduled for this weekend and I am scared silly! Now, my legs have decided to swell 5 weeks out of chemo..what is this all about? I am taking lasiks, keeping legs up but not helping much. Do you think this will delay my surgery? I have an appointment pre surgery with my surgeon. Just looking for someone…
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To; who ever keeps posting the Coach crap!!!!!
You keep coming back under different screen names....not just on this board either.... YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELF!!!!!!!! You may one day need the support and love this board provides to those of us who are battling for our lives....Remember, Karma is a B*** h!!!!!
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Mother's Day
Happy mothers day to all the moms.
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Mother's Day
Happy mothers day to all the moms.
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4 yrs ago
MY First day of Radiation...
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New member
Hello, I am new here and have so many questions. I guess I should introduce myself first. I am a 43 year old mom of 5, ages 14-2. I was diagnosed last April with Stage 3a Triple Negative Breast cancer. I completed chemo on 8/8/11. At the time of my mastectomy on 10/28/11 i was told i had a complete pathological response.…
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Thanks TraciInLA !!
For bumping out the stupid spammers, Jennifer