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Test results back.
Hi everyone.Thanks for all the Prayers.Biopsies came back no Cancer thank God.The mass is rather large.I have had to stay on this dr. To find this.Three Colonoscopys since Jan. This year at my urging that something is wrong.He said to come back in two years unless I have pain and I said but I am still having pain.He says…
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What do you take for arthritis? Does it help?
I had a bone scan awhile back and it showed a little arthritis. I've been taking tylenol for it, and it works ok, but, I wondered what the rest of you might be taking and how it works for you. I just hate to take it everyday. I know it can't be good for my stomach. Thanks, Leeza
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A Prayer For Boston
Lord, I pray for those affected by the explosions in Boston. Please wrap your arms around these families, and, give them strength as they work through this tragedy. Amen p.s. I will also be lighting a candle for Boston.
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Lighting candles tonight
I will be lightiing candles tonight and hope others do also. The first one will be for those who were directly harmed by the terrorist attack in Boston yesterday. Those who were physically injured, their families and loved ones and those who will forever be scared emotionly/mentally by the trama that they lived through…
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Prayers needed today please
Hi everyone.I so need my Pink sisters Prayers today.I find out today if I have Colon Cancer and what they want to do for the large mass they found.I am very scared and worried.I have waited over two weeks for results.Been 4yrs. In July since Breast Cancer.I know like always I can count on you guys.Thanks so much.I Love you…
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Four days off from rad treatments
My radiologist said I would have four days off then back taking the treatments, he agreed I was burnt to bad to continue right now. I told him I can't stand my cloths to touch it. or my hands or water. So maybe the four days will help. I am using the cream. I will be so glad when this is all over with. Thank you everyone…
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Update - Do I dare ask?
So, went to my oncologist for my 6 month visit and was told I am woefully anemic...again. He said that he is virtually certain that I am bleeding internally and is sending me for an endoscopy and colonoscopy this Friday. I know if there is anything it will likely be a polyp or an ulcer both of which are very treatable. Of…
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Explosion near the Boston Marathon Finish Line - FBI released pics of the 2 suspects today 4-18-2013
CSB just came on with this news. They said there were 2 explosions and many hurt. They haven't reported any dead yet. What is going on with this world? They said at least one child was hurt, but, they didn't know how bad. Praying for all them! Rose
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Male mastectomy & clothing
What kind of clothing will my husband need after a mastectomy & sentenal node biopsy? He normally wears T-shirts but I think they may not work. Will button-up shirts bother a drain or drains? We"ll have a two hour drive home after surgery so I'm also concerned about the seatbelt. Do I need to take pillows or towels?…
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^( '-' )^ Do You Have A Favorite TV Show Now Or When You Were A Kid?^( '-' )^
I know that I have my favorite TV shows now and when I was growing up. And, I know you all do too. So, let's share our favorites! Susie
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Problem with going to PCP
She likes to i hate to use the word farm me out. I complain of no sleep she sends me to a sleep doc. Sleep doc does not understand the nature of the AI`s and the SE`s from them. I had told the pcp about the pain I had it is off to the pain magament that only understand lyrica or cymbaltla which i cant take. I have tried…
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Hello and a question for my pink sisters!
It's been a while since I've posted anything but I do check in occasionally and think of you all often! I see many familiar names and also see way too many newbies. Welcome ladies you have no idea how wonderful these ladies (and gents) are! I have been on non-stop chemo since August 2011 for Stage IV. Most recently, I was…
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Chemo versus Hormonal therapies
The other day I went to lunch with some old friends from my old summer job. We always met for lunch in the spring and I was happy that they continue to include me. The only difference between last year and this year, is that I have no hair this year and wore my best turban with the fringe of bang. I sense a different…
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CypressCynthia?
Haven't see a post from you in a while, how are you doing? Concerned, Doris
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Some Funny Jokes To Make You Laugh
A snake slithers into a bar and the bartender says, “I’m sorry but I can’t serve you.” “Why not?” asks the snake. The bartender says, “Because you can’t hold your liquor…” Q: What do dinosaurs and decent lawyers have in common? A: They’re both extinct. A blonde goes into a computer store and asks the clerk “Where do you…
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Too funny!
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Something to make you smile!!!
I had to post this, to cute not too!
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help about rad treatments
i am still doing my radiation treatments, and I am so sore and burnt I have six treatments to go yet. I have been fighting this from August 2012 till now. I feel so weak and tired, all I do is try to lay down but my skin is so sore. After the mastectomy and being drained every week with a needle and now the radiation is…
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OT (a funny?!!)
A business man was interviewing applicants for the position of divisional manager. He devised a simple test to select the most suitable person for the job. He asked each applicant the question. “What is two and two?” The first interviewee was a journalist. His answer was “Twenty- two.” The second was a social worker. She…
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BREAST LEAKAGE
WHEN I STARTED HAVING LEAKAGE OUT OF MY RIGHT BREAST OVER 2 YEARS AGO, I DID WHAT YOU SHOULD DO, AND WENT TO THE DR RIGHT AWAY. THEY TOOK A SAMPLE AND SENT IT TO PATHOLOGY,THEY SENT ME FOR A MAMMOGRAM AND SONOGRAM, THEN SENT ME TO A SURGEON. HE TOLD ME AFTER SPENDING LESS THAN 5 MINUTES WITH ME THAT UNLESS I SEE BLOOD, HE…
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Male Breast Cancer
My husband has been diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma. He's scheduled for a Mastectomy & Sentinal Node Biopsy. Are there any other male breast cancer survivors on here?
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my journey continues
please tell me where oh where has my sleep has gone. i feel a zombie docs are no help i even had a sleep study nothing showed. every oc has now told me to live with it good one beforedx i was sleeping fine. they dont ant me to use melaton touchy liver now ft with this ai se which is no fun.
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Pink Bus Wed-anyone coming along
Going to cancer ctr for my "FIVE" year- appt... I took half a day off-maybe we can stop for breakfast on the way. Denise
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Radiation Treatment ?
I have an interesting cancer risk factor of infant radiation treatments for a enlarged Thymus Gland. I have IDC... HR+ PR+ Her2- I began recieving several treatments at one week old. My mom couldn't remember the exact amount. This procedure was given I believe, to infant/babies that had an enlarged Thymus Gland that didn't…
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Long day of Tests
Well, the dreaded day of testing is over. Thank goodness! I was at the center by 9:30 and had the ct scan with contrast at 10:30. Left around 11 and headed back for the bone scan at 1PM. I got started at about 1:30 and was done by 2:30. Home by 3:30. LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG DAY! I did get to see a little bit of the bone scan.…
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Just wondering
I was just wondering if there was anyone else that received surgery before any other treatment. It seems that every post I read, people recieved chemo or radiation or both before surgery. My surgeon said she won't know until after surgery and the lymph nodes biopsy, as to weather or not I wil need Chemo. She did say I will…
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First time chemo?
My mom starts chemo for the first time next week. It is a high does and she will go once a week for three weeks. The tumor on her liver has grown an inch in just 6 weeks. Can anyone help with what I should be prepared for? The only thing that I was told is that she will lose her hair about 3 days after the first treatment.…
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3D mammogram?
Hope it's okay to post here....some background: December 2010, had my first mammogram at 42 yrs old....had put off going. Got a call back, had an ultrasound and biopsy and everything was fine. Couple months later I find out I'm pregnant and had baby #3 in Sept 2011 at 43 yrs old. We also have two teens! This past August,…
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Hello everyone
Just checking in it's been awhile.Soon be four yrs. Since Breast Cancer.I am waiting to see what colonoscopy shows.Dr. Don't think it's Cancer.I sure Pray he is right.Prayers need please.Thanks everyone.
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pain and misery
Hi all I'm new to this forum. I had a partial mastectomy on June 24th 2012. I finished radiation December 5th ,2012. I have a lot of pain and swelling still and redness. I was wondering if this is normal. can anyone give me info on this please. thanks