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Archives for December 2012

I'm back and scared sh**less
Hi all. Haven't posted in forever, but have been following posts. The good, and the so very sad. I think of this group often and this board is in my prayers. Anywho, back in 2010, I got a case of the stage 1, ++-. Had Lumpectomy, chemo, rads and have been on Arimidex since 9/10 with no complications. I felt blessed that I…
~~ It's Snowing Here ~~ What Is Your Weather? ~~
Big, beautiful flakes falling gently from the sky. It really is beautiful! What's your weather like today?
Wishing you all a blessed 2013
Praying that we all have a very healthy and a very happy new year in 2013. Rose
An Update on PinkKari09
Hello everyone. This is KarLee, Kari's daughter. Mom made it very clear that when she was no longer able to post, she wanted me to keep you all informed of her status. Mom went into hospice the 2nd week of December for pain control with a plan of staying there for a few days to get her pain under control. Most of her…
HAPPY NEW YEAR PINKIES
I'd like to take the time to wish all of my pinkies a wonderful, healthy, safe and very Happy New Year! Sue
bone pain
Hi my name is Rose. I searched you all out today because I am at my wits end. My body is in worse pain that it has ever been in. I finished my radiation in May 2011. Recently I have been hurting so bad I feel like it's my bones. I am 54 everyone keeps telling me its arthritis. I don't believe my body is riddled with…
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Just popping in to wish each and every one of you a blessed and Happy New Year, who knows perhaps this will be the year they find the cure! Hugs to all! RE
Unexpected Enjoyment in a Mastectomy Bra and Prosthetics
I had a BMX on 1/11/11 and I have been unable to wear a bra since then... A few weeks ago, I went to order new LE gloves and LE sleeves from a local mastectomy boutique. They remembered me from back in 2011! I had bought one bra and a set of lighweight foam-like prosthetics. Because of pain issues, I never got to wear…
joint pain with Herceptin
Hi everyone! I'm new to this site. I've been through 6 rounds of chemo. (Carboplatin, Taxotere, Herceptin.) 22 days of radiation. Herceptin continued every 3 weeks 'til June.I'm hoping to get some advice. I've done 2 rounds of just Herceptin, and started having severe joint pain everywhere. I was feeling better after…
Have a wonderful New Year pink sisters!
Praying for a cure in 2013!
anyone know what bone mets feels like
Hi everyone! I am new to the discussion board. I was wondering if anyone can tell me what bone mets feels like? In July 2011 I was diagnosed with a 5.2cm mass, it attached but did not penetrate the chest wall, It did spread to the skin and only 1 node was positive. IDC er/pr-, her2+++, stage 3a. I did 12 weekly doses of…
Rest is not Best: Cancer survival through Active Living
was the title of an hour's lecture given by Dr. Anna Campbell in Dundee, Scotland in January. She's the leading expert (certainly in the UK, at least) on the important role of exercise in the lives of cancer patients, having spent about the last twelve years teaching and researching on that subject. She has a Master's…
Low platelets
Has anyone had severe low platelets? My dad is in hospital for GI bleed from low platelets. Even though they have given him platelets, they can't keep his platelet count up.
Post treatment anxiety
It has been awhile since I've written much, everything is going well, according to plan. I am 18 mos out from diagnosis and know that I am lucky, but don't feel complete, yet. Surgery has been my treatment plan with a few lumpectomies followed by a double mastectomy and reconstruction. I am still pretty sore. We are all…
Abbreviations
I think I remember this once before but isn't there somewhere that will tell what all the abbreviations stand for? Could someone please share that with me? THANK YOU Pat
Update: Pink Sister Soiree in Santa Monica, CA
I have Good News to share: Our Pink Sister Soiree in Santa Monica, CA was a HIT! Debi met up with Olga( New Flower), Traci( TraciLA), Theresa( Faith, Hope & a Little Bit of Chemo) and myself at Huckleberry Bakery/Cafe for brunch! The food and bake goods were tremendous! We caught up with one another, shared stories and…
Little bit of info about the Shingles Vaccine I found
Which people should not get shingles vaccine or should wait? Return to topA person should not get shingles vaccine who: * has ever had a life-threatening allergic reaction to gelatin, the antibiotic neomycin, or any other component of shingles vaccine. Tell your doctor if you have any severe allergies. * has a weakened…
Ca27.29
Hi ladies happy new year to each and everyone. Hope it is a Happy Healthy New Year for all of us. I had a second Ca27.29 test done yesterday and got the results this morning. My score went up from 10.8 in November to 17.1 yesterday. Should I be concerned about this. I would really appreciate any info people have. I am…
Neuroendocrine breast cancer - spread to other other parts, need any help you can share
My wife got rare form of breast cancer - i.e neuroendocrine tumor in breast with sarcomoid component 2 years back. She went through chemo+radition masactomy. Now cancer recoccured spread to other parts of body like liver, lungs and bone. It is very aggressive cancer with neuroendocrine features. She is going through…
Now that we can post pictures again...THANK YOU, Mariam!
I was so frustrated not to be able to post a picture when my surprise package from mariam_11_09 arrived last week...but now I can finally share my fabulous dancing flamingo! Check out my Expressions page. A picture doesn't quite do him justice, because he actually dances when you shake him -- I can't get our kids (ages 14…
Changed my picture
What a pain in the tushy. Took three tries to get my picture to load. Anyhoo the picture is of my latest quilt. I have posted pics of the other two I have done on my expression page.
My quilts
If you go to my expression page I have posted the quilts I have done. Never thought I would end up being a quilter but I really enjoy doing them.
Update on my process and new Oncologist(sorry long)
I began this journey at a major cancer center in my area, (Orlando), MD Anderson, thinking they are so renoun they would be the best. My surgeon was ok enough, but if you recall, I had a less than encouraging experience with him and the 2 oncologists thru that center, as far as making me go on wild goose chases to get some…
May I vent..
Yesterday I went for my port placement. I am very happy that I now have it. But It was the worst day I have had in a very lone time. And I don't think it should have happened. I arrived at the surgery center @ 7: 30 am for my 7:45 arrival time. filled out all the paper work even though I had done it on line the day before.…
Wishing all of my pink sisters a happy and healthy 2013!
Be safe this holiday and have fun! Happiest of New Year's to everyone! Hugs, Kylez
I saw the doc today.
He thinks the shingles are back, and both ears are infected. So I have antibiotics and an anti viral. Hopefully, we caught the shingles early enough and there will be less pain. I'm kind of bummed about it and very very tired of all this. Even so, I wish us all a healthy and happy 2013. Hugs, Linda
Thank you, thank you Janelle!!!
My beautiful Waterford star is already on my tree! As you know, things went crazy this year...was very sick when I got home, so I picked up your package today. Yes, I LOVE Renoir! Hans has 2 etchings...we also see many while in The Netherlands...I will think of you each time I use this mug!!! Hugs, Kathi
Oh I forgot to mention in Braved It--Shaved It
I forgot to tell you friends something. After I got my head shaved I went home. I waited for my husband to come home for lunch. He did and he had gone and had his head shaved too. What a guy!!! How supportive and caring was that. I cried.
Reel Recovery
Yesterday while I was at work I was playing on the 'puter there and found the site for "Reel Recovery.org". From the info I found - it seems to be similar to "Casting for Recovery" but it is for all men who have/dealing with any cancer. It is a Retreat where they teach to fly fish - just as Casting For Recovery does.…
What Are You Doing For New Year's Eve & Are You Making Any New Year's Resolutions?
Are you going out for New Year's? Staying home? How are you celebrating? And, how about those New Year's resolutions? Are you making any? I wish all of you a Happy and Healthy New Year! Love, Susie

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