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Ornament Exchange -- Not Too Late:)
Hello, There's still time to send in your name and get an exchange buddy. Let's cut it off around December 15th. If you don't know what I'm talking about, see the original post entitled ****Ornament Exchange****. You can't miss it, we keep bumping it up:) Basically we do a Secret Santa kind of thing with ornaments. It's…
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Old guard here....busy with life....10 years later....
I am thankful for being able to post this.... 10 years ago, November 27, I was told I needed to "get my affairs in order, you have 6 months to live". I do not follow directions very well (although I DID get my will finished, trust for my disabled daughters established, etc) and so I come to this anniversary I was not…
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Happy Birthday- ladybug 22
Happy birthday wishes to you! Many happy days ahead for you!! Vicki Sam
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New To Forums
Hello everyone. I have been lurking on this forum for a couple of days now, and have found some really good information and support. I am 54 years old, and was diagnosed in June of this year. I have stage 3C triple negative on the left side, and IDCIS on the right side. I have complete 4 dd A/C treatment, and 9 of 12…
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Sending Holiday Wishes
I just wanted to wish all you lovely ladies a wonderful holiday season filled with family, friends and of course great food. This time of year is also when we seem to reflect on the year that has passed…I urge you to pray and/or offer support to those that need it the most. Again, Happy Holidays… Andi
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OT - The Grinch didn't succeed!
The Grinch was here sometime between 5:30 Sat pm and 11:00 Mon am. We have a Kid's Park in one of the parks along Rapid Creek which is full of all sorts of displays that are designed for children - fairytale characters/Disney characters/all sorts of stuff - that is turned into a sparkling fairyland with lights…
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HAPPY Birthday - CAMUL (Carol) - November 25th
Happy Birthday Dear Carol -- Hoping you have a wonderful Day celebrating your very special day Vicki Sam
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breast expanders
My surgery was a month ago today. I had my first fill on Nov.13th only 20 cc each. Are they supposed to feel mpy? hard and look lumpy? Also wondering if anyone wore the compresson bra with pads in it after the first fill? I don't see the plastic surgeon for another week. Have been careful not to lift anything over 10 lbs.…
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Happy Anniversary Cypress Cynthia & Danny
Today is Eileen and Danny's 40th Wedding Anniversary. The following was shared by Eileen's sister, Wendy: Today Eileen Swords and Danny Daniel Swords celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary. Patsy and I are here with them and helping to get everyone on a schedule. Eileen is hanging in there. She likes to visit and sleeps…
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Masectomy or Lumpectomy with Radiation
Hi everyone, I am 46 and was diagnosed with DCIS 4 1/2 mm Breast Cancer in October 2014. They did say there was a 5 cm suspicious area in the breast as well. Last year I had a lumpectomy on the other breast which came back benign. My sister was diagnosed at the same age. I am waiting on my genetic testing results, if…
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Happy Birthday wishes to Skeezie!! November 22nd
Hap Hap Happy Birthday greetings to you! Enjoy your very special day. Strength, Courage and HOPE for a Cure. Vicki Sam
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Traumatic Brain Injury and Metastatic Disease
My Sister was "cancer" free from breast cancer four months ago. She was in a very bad car accident with traumatic brain injury, multiple broken bones, including neck, lumbar and arm, ribs and orbital bone. During the X-rays they found metastatic disease in her lung, liver and on both adrenal glands. They say they cannot do…
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How To Dress with a PORT?
Back again... The drama continues!!! What do I need for my (future) port? My BS is going to place it on/in my right chest area. I have "high shoulder blades" and not much fat.... so I'm advised it will "stick out". ( I enjoy sewing, quilting and yoga .. so an arm port wasn't the thing for me). Now is the time to get the…
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Don't Want to take Femara
I really don't want to take Femara. Am afraid to tell the Doctor because I know she will not approve. I don't believe I will have a quality of life on it. Plus, I don't see how I will keep my job on it. People act like having osteo is a simple thing - just a few aches and pains - but both my parents suffered terribly from…
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breast to bone cancer
Hi everyone, my daughter is 31 with breast mets to bone, on the last Pet-CT it showed multiple multiple lesions and mets all over the bones, also there are multiple different type of lesions etc... all over the skull. She has been on numerous chem meds, and now is on Halaven, how serious is it if it's in the skull? Does…
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stage 4 adenocarcinoma - found out 3 hours ago about my sister-in-law.
My sister was diagnosed with breast cancer 13 years ago and had a lumpectomy and chemo. Everything went well. 4 years later, she was diagnosed with breast cancer in the same breast and elected for a mastectomy and chemo. Constant check-ups. everything seemed fine. a couple of months ago she started complaining of mild…
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deep saddness after treatment has been over.
Was anyone else surprised by the level of saddness and grief after breast cancer treatment? It came out of nowhere and hit me like a brick wall. I was not prepared for this.
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bone mets
Checking in for my daughter, she is 31yrs old, and has mets for 4 yrs. at this point, the mets are quite invasive throughout the bones, many lesions etc.., the onc had her on cytoxan and aromasin, but being that it did not help, started her on Halaven. so, i'd like to ask how good are the results with Halaven? What's next?…
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Update on Cypress Cynthia *Updated November 21, 2014*
Following is an update from Eileen's husband that their daughter put on Facebook. She asked that it be forwarded to the group. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Eileen appears to be rapidly declining though she is not in any pain and is not nauseated or vomiting and she is not wanting or taking any pills - she…
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Just wanted to say hi
Hello everyone.I haven't been on for awhile.I am still doing ok.I have 42 days to get off the Cancer meds.Like you all know we live in fear of hearing the C word again.But I try hard not to let it consume me.it will if we let it.I am very grateful .I have never forgot the friendship I made with some on this sight.you know…
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crying in the evening
Hello everyone I have stage IV breast cancer and I am currently on arimadex. I just wanted to know if anyone else has this problem. I am ok in the morning up until about 2pm, but then I start to feel tired and flu like symptoms and I cry at the drop of a hat and cannot stop crying. It only happens in the afternoon and…
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ALL ABOARD THE PINK BUS FOR MAGGIE CAT THIS WEEK**
Pink Bus filling up for a trip to M. D. Adersen in Houston.... ALL ABOARD*** I'll set up the Pink Waiting Room there and maybe we can get a Courtesy Car for side trips to get food & drink....or see the sights (between keeping the Oncs & Nurses and Technicians and BLOOD SUCKERS on their toes) We are with you Maggie…
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tests, what they mean
So, I skipped mammograms for 5 yrs. Prior history of 15 yrs of mammos was uneventful for me, minus one guided needel aspiration-diagnosed as a cyst- 6 yrs ago. Among over 50 family members, a maternal aunt had brst cancer in her early 40's, and subsequently passed away. :-( I think my risks are low of having any cancer.…
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4th Annual Hershey Pinks Get Together
Last weekend was our 4th annual Hershey weekend. What a great time. We arrived at the Hotel Hershey on Friday. First class accommodations. Enjoyed dinner together on Friday. Saturday morning we went to the Chocolate Spa. I had a chocolate facial (and yes I licked my face). We had a private trolley tour of Hershey. Enjoyed…
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breast rxpanders for reconstruction
had my first fill 2 days ago. does anyone have soreness in the underarm area? the right is more sore and that is where they took out 3 lymph nodes and like a bunch of skin is. Dr. didn't seemed concerned. also its been a little over 3 weeks since my bi-lateral mastectomy. Nurse said I could take a bath now but not sure…
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Met W/ Local Oncologist Today - MD Anderson Monday
Thought this appt. was cancelled ( I did call them) when MD Anderson put me on their schedule. Surprised to get a call "reminding me" of the appt! So I met with the local recommended oncologist. He doesn't know me from Adam's house cat so I mainly listened for most of the session. His opinion - must do chemo - Taxol…
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Taxol and Neulasta shot getting me down
Hi everyone, It's been a while since I've posted. I have finished my A/C rounds thankfully and was looking forward to the lesser strength chemo, Taxol. I have had 4 of the neulasta shots after each of my a/c treatments with no problem. So when I tool my Taxol round everything seemed to be fine that first night. I did get a…
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Cubetal Lymph Nodes**
Off and on over the years since my lumpectomy/lympectomy....I have had the inside of my left arm get swollen. The first time it happened I never dreamed it had anything at all to do with my cancer and I asked my Regular Family MD about it....we were thinking maybe a blood clot...and he sent me to the hospital for tests…
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Happy Birthday -- Jobi - Doreen, November 11th
Birthday wishes, and greetings to you Miss Doreen! Enjoy your very special day our Sister in PINK . Strength, Courage and HOPE for a Cure. Vicki Sam
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Going to MD Anderson for Oncology Evalation
Any MD Anderson folks on this board? I have a tentative appt for 5 days beginning this coming Monday. Other appointments ( local oncologists and UNC-CH Clinical Trial principal investigator/oncologist discussion) are on-hold pending the outcome of new tests.