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Triple Negative: Lifestyle Changes to Reduce Risk of Recurrence
Here is a link to download free either a MP3 file or a Power Point file from a Living with Breast Cancer Teleconference. Their site also has many other interesting BC topics to download:…
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My wife was recently diagnosed with Stage 2a BC
My beautiful 43 year old wife of 4 years was recently diagnosed with Stage 2A breast cancer in her right breast. She has two lumps (1cm&1.5 cm) and one lymph node under the arm came back positive for non Her2 50% estrogen receptive very agressive BC. All MRIs and bone scans came back negative for cancer any where other…
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Today is Lafera12's Birthday!
Sending BIG Birthday wishes your way! Hope you have a wonderful day! -Jenny
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Requesting pink bus for tomorrow
Hi Sisters in Pink, Tomorrow I go for round four of chemo and as most of you know I don't do we'll with it. After my last round I am really dreading going tomorrow and being so sick again. I am worried that like last time I will end up again in the hospital with problems breathing and wish this was just all over. I would…
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Happy Belated Birthday Ladyg!
Hope your birthday was fantastic! Filled with lots of cake and icecream! Wishing you a happy, healthy year! much love, Jenny
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Happy Belated Birthday roseann4
Happy belated Birthday wishes to roseann4 (Nov 4) Hope your day was filled with lots of fun and love all around! -Jenny
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Remembering Laurissa....
Our sweet Laurissa passed this year ... her birthday was November 3 I'm very sure she is celebrating with the angels this birthday! Keeping her lovely daughters and family in thoughts & prayers! Jenny
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Happy Belated Birthday Cats_toy
Hope your day was wonderful!!! Filled with many nice surprises! Best wishes for a year filled with health and happiness! -Jenny
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Miss Renee .. How are you dear Sister in PINK?? We are thinking and praying for you ..
Gentle hugs for you, as well as prayers. Hoping you found something fun to do to help you with 'waiting' for your doctor's appointment. Please post when you can. Strength, Courage and HOPE for a Cure.
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DCIS
Okay so today is the start of bump in the road. I am not happy with how things were handled but it is what it is and I choose to make this as positive as possible. I cried, my husband is a rock and very loving... I have some questions?? What do I ask the surgeon today? How do I know if he is good? What should I tell my…
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Sloan-NYC co worker suggested 2nd opinion
A coworker who has had BC 2 x suggested I get second opinion. She gave me the # etc. IF I do...i am sure long wait-do I call now? Do I wait to see what goes on Next wed at surgeons consultation? not sure what to do, when or how? will my insurance cover 2nd opinion? I think so...would new place check my coverage?…
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BBC app on iPad
If any one has the BBC app or just log in to read the medical news about just one test for finding many cancers including breast. Interesting and sounds promising. Though these things pop up and we never hear about them again. Hoping this gets all the funding needed. Test finds cancer before it grows into tumors.
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Any SPANISH-SPEAKING survivor out there?
I'm a 36 year old breast cancer survivor from Spain and I read the boards here, but just discovered that Breastcancer.org has discussions in Spanish… If there are any Spanish-speaking survivors out there, let's talk in the Spanish boards if you would like!
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Bump up silly things people say for Kari
I just read Karie,s post .We started a blog about silly things people say to us when fighting Cancer.Does anyone know how to pull it up again and repost.
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funny five year old comment about the Election
Off topic but cute comment at work today in kindergarten class.... one child pronounced the two candidates as " mitteromnee and Rocketmama!" I had to write that one down! I guess we are all tired of political ads! ... Sue D
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waiting..again...
Some of you may remember back in June a metastatic brain tumor was found. I received a craniotomy with tumor resection, followed by stereotactic therapy. PET, CAT, bloodwork and tumor markers in July were NED!! YAY! MRI of brain, CAT scan of chest and bloodwork in Sept NED!! YAY! Last week i started having some problems…
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Colonoscopy
Really??? I went for a check up with my PC 2 about weeks ago. She INSISTED that I see a gastroenterologist. I usually say no .. as a matter of fact, I've said no 3 times to her about going to see this specialist. She wants me to go because of breast cancer. Have you all been told this same thing? Do you feel it's…
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Anyone heard from Kat?
Also, any update on Chen??? Hugs to my Sisters, Sylvia
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What kind of help will I need after bilateral mastectomy, SNB and reconstruction?
I live alone and am very independent. However I care for two loving big dogs and have been told that I will need help the first few weeks. I have rides to and from hospital but what else will I need?
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What kind of help will I need after bilateral mastectomy, SNB and reconstruction?
I live alone and am very independent. However I care for two loving big dogs and have been told that I will need help the first few weeks. I have rides to and from hospital but what else will I need?
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What kind of help will I need after bilateral mastectomy, SNB and reconstruction?
I live alone and am very independent. However I care for two loving big dogs and have been told that I will need help the first few weeks. I have rides to and from hospital but what else will I need?
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What kind of help will I need after bilateral mastectomy, SNB and reconstruction?
I live alone and am very independent. However I care for two loving big dogs and have been told that I will need help the first few weeks. I have rides to and from hospital but what else will I need?
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Post-lumpectomy drains
I'm 3 weeks post-lumpectomy; had drains placed on Friday because the fluid build-up was so enormous and out of control. Saw the surgeon today - drains still in. When can I expect to feel better from the drains? (Yes, the pressure is gone, but I'm horribly sore and feel the constant drainage.) Any idea how long the drains…
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I wasted two weeks
I found out this morning I had to find an other oral surgeon to remove the teeth that needed to be removed. I did it was done on an I need it done right now bases for my spelling. I am sitting here on pain meds drinking egg nog for now ice cream later. I wish when you go to docs they don't lie to you and tell you they put…
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Breast Cancer Mastecomy and Now chest pains and abnormal EKG
Hi all. I was diagnosed with breast cancer stage III September 2011. Just finished all my treatments and rad's in July of this year. Now I am having issues with chest pains and discomfort. My primary doctor gave me an EKG and it came back abnormal and indicates a had a silent heartattack and referred me to a cardiologist.…
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Need some good advice please
I am torn with a decision.Would like your opinion please.Some of you know me from 3yrs. Ago when I had Breast Cancer.I have been doing pretty good.But a couple months ago I have this issue that has come up with my stomach.I do Weight watchers and have lost 75 pounds.So I eat right .I go for walks like I should.Started…
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Question about ornament exchange
Hi, This is my first year joining in on the ornament exchange I was wondering two things. One is the a price range on the ornament and two is there a date that we send them out? Thanks Christine
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rib tenderness
Hi all, I haven't been on in a long while. I never use to pay too much attention to little aches and pains. Just not a doctor person UNTIL breast cancer last year. So, I passed my one year anniversary of my dx on Aug 11. I am now waiting to see an endocronologist bcuz a rather fast growing nodule was found on my thyroid.…
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Beyond words, disappointed, and "I dont understand?"
Below is a PM that I received from Kay U/N heart-in-hand. I'm sure I don't know her and assume she wouldn't know me as well. I didn't know what to say that wouldn't include a big piece of my mind.. I meditated on it for a couple days before I decided that I'm not going to reply, However she came up with this lay down and…
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Radiation same spot more then once???????
I could swear I was told by a Dr-that you can only have radiation to body part ONLY ONE TIME...I am having issues with same breast-unsure what yet..seeing surgeon this week. But wondering what happens if the need for radiation on same breast? DID i get wrong info? Denise