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Christmas ornament
Just got my beautiful angel ornament from Mary (mschaben). Love, love love it! Thank you so much! What a fun thing to open a package and find something so special! I'm going to try to post a picture in my expression space.
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Time for Hospice.....UPDATE JAN 3, 2016
To me for the update. This has been much harder than I anticipated. I knew it would not be easier s y, however, after 5 years, f ok nappy hitting stable for the first time at a b poo it 4 years 10 months, then to only be there for 2 months b4 the Aromas o n stopped working! But, realistically, I feel I was stable for the…
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Bethsbaby ornament exchange
Lynne,Thank you for the tea, cup and hand Painted Santa ornament. I love it and the exchange in general. Helps bring everyone together. Have a wonderful Christmas with family and friends. Hugs, Carol
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Ornament Exchange Thank You to Surfermom...
I would like to thank '1surfermom' for the beautiful lighted angel ornament, the candle and of course for the chocolates - (can't go wrong with chocolate)... ☺ That was so very sweet/thoughtful of you...I too wish you, and all the other pink angels on this discussion board, a healthy and magical holiday season... Andi
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Thank you Lorraine!
Thank you so much for the Moravian star and delicious cookies! I love them both! xoxo, Jean
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Aromatase Inhibitors and joints
Hi All. I'm at that phase in treatment where I'm making the decision whether or not to take endocrine (hormone) therapy. If I do, it will be an aromatase inhibitor (AI). I had uterine polyps last time (6 years ago) with Tamoxifen. Here's my question: I know the most common side effects reported from AI use is "joint pain"…
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Questions for plastic surgeon
I will be having an extended lumpectomy ( piece of pectoral muscle must be taken ) , and at the same time, surgeon has told me that the plastic surgeon will close that breast and do a reduction on the other. I am meeting with the plastic surgeon tomorrow. This is a new realm of medical treatment for me. Can anyone suggest…
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New and Encouraged!
I am new to the discussion boards, but encouraged by all the support that is given to the members! in our family we talk in sports terms. Today I start my 4th quarter of chemo treatments for my stage II triple negative. After this treatment I will have a few days of "off season" before my double mastectomy and tram…
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Rague Where Are You?
Don't remember seeing you post for awhile. Is it my bad memory or has it been awhile since we have seen you on the boards? How are you?
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New - here for mom questions
Hi I am new to the breast cancer board but not to ACS Cancer Survivor Network. My husband was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2009. For the 5.5 years he fought the disease the CSN board was so important and valuable to us. My husband passed away in 2014. My mom has been a rock for us this whole time. She is truly a…
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O.T.-New Dr
I have finally decided to change Gastro Drs and have an appt tomrrow AM. (IT is a gastro Dr-due to long time colitis) I am screened annually for colan cancer! I had a long time Dr that retired and the one who took over my file/case is not on the top of my list. NO bedside manner-cold and not one to chat, if you want to,…
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I need a job!!!!
im so depressed and need support. People around me just tell me how lucky I am to have survived breast cancer blah blah blah. I can't feel happy about being cancer free because I'm not sure it was worth it. I had been unemployed for almost a year when I was diagnosed. I have gone through all of my savings/retirement and…
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follow up blood work
Hi All, I was wondering what is your Dr's protocol for follow-up blood work testing? For a stage 1 breast cancer with lumpectomy, chemo and rads, how often is your dr. ordering blood work? I am actually asking this question for someone else who is concerned her dr isn't doing enough. Thanks all and continued good health…
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Having drains out, what is it like?
HI, Tomorrow i will have, more than likely both drains pulled out. It has been 10 days and i have hardly any fluid coming out, and it is mostly clear fluid anyway.. Tell me does it hurt? It is kinda of freaking me out.
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Good news but concern
Saw the surgeon yesterday. Had Neoadjuvant chemo to pull tumor strands away from pectoral muscle. Surgeon said MRI does not show cancer cells, but physical exam and ultrasound show mass. Maybe scar tissue, won't know until it is out and tested. Two lymph. nodes to be pulled as well. Extended lumpectomy is ok, but a piece…
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Ornaments exchange
My beautiful pink Angel Wings ornament has arrived. This is so much fun. Thank you Joyce I love it. I would to wish all my pink Sisters a HEALTHY and Happy Holiday Merry Christmas to all2015-12-042015-12-04
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New and scared
I am new here. Diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer on October 22nd and had a double mastectomy on November 19th. I've been to lots of appointments and the more I go the more scared I am. I am waiting for a call to schedule a pet/ct scan to see if my cancer has spread anywhere else & I am supposed to start chemo around…
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Christmas ornament
Thank you so much to my ornament exchange buddy for the beautiful ornament. Sorry it took so long for me to post. I just had surgery Monday. Hope everyone has an awesome holiday with family and friends, love mary
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why nobody will respond? Help please?
HI, I was just informed that i will have to have radiation. I just got done Having surgery, double masectomy with reconstruction. Now my surgeon told me i will have to have radiation, because my lymphnode came out positive. Is this pretty normal. And i have expanders in, can it still be possible to have radiation ? Help…
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Help Please,very confused, radiation?
HI, I hope someone can help.. It has been an emotional rollercoaster for me!!!! i just had double masectomy with lymphnode taken out.. My original diagnoses was IDC with Her2 stage 3A.. I had 6 rounds of chemo,, DONE! Then surgery. When i came out of surgery the surgeon told my boyfriend, and have on paper that all of it…
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My ornaments arrived!
I'm the happy recipient of 2 fabulous handmade ornaments from Gayle in Texas. I've posted a photo on my Expressions page, so everyone can admire them! Thank you so much, Gayle, for your thoughtfulness, and the time and care you put into making these for me -- they'll be the perfect addition to my tree! Traci
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I am here too long for my long term disability.
I just received a.New letter and form. They want to know if my prognosis has changed. I receive long-term disability. Was given stage iv status, and 3-6 months, and have been unable to work since recurrence w/mets. When I called to see what this was about, I was informed my company is questioning my status since it has…
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New here and looking for emotional support
Hello, I'm a 35 year old cancer survivor!! :) Well, my cancer journey started January 26th 2015. I found a lump in my right breast and wanted to have it checked out. I had gone to a different doctor because I wanted to get in as soon as possible. The doctor told me he thought it was nothing to worry about but wanted to do…
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Menstrual Cycle during chemo
Little concerned here. I'm triple positive. I have not had a period since starting neoadjuvant chemo. Now, I'm doing adjuvant chemo, and my period showed up today. Anyone have experience with this?
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Pink Bus for Maggie
Hello, We have a newcomer to our board, Maggie. She's got her surgeon appointment tomorrow and she's, understandably, afraid and nervous. So let's go with her!! It's short notice so I'll go ahead and drive even though my bus permit has expired. xoxo Victoria
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Sigh....another friend eligible for a 2-fer....(NOT me!.....still NED from both!)
I have a dear friend from my 'other' cancer, colorectal, that, sadly, may be checking in over here. Her screen name is Maglets. She shares 'golden oldie' status with me....joined 2006...but on the colon board. She just posted that she has a new diagnosis....breast cancer. Please give her the big 'pink bus welcome', as I'm…
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10 years on colorectal board and just diagnosed with breast
Hi my name is Maggie and I am a stage 4 colorectal patient with 2 liver resections and many years of chemo .....yesterday I was diagnosed with breast cancer and I hardly know where to begin. So I thought I'd drop in here and say hello. I am 69 years old, had the mammo had the ultr sound and had the needle biopsy.......so…
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That's ppurdin - the BEST ornament buddy!
Sorry Pat - my computer at work has a tiny font - I can't see! -Jenny
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I've got the BEST ornament buddy!!!!!!!!
WOW! My buddy is the BEST! --not one but three lovely ornaments for the tree! Perfect peppermint hand gel (peppermint - my favorite!) And..... a lovely silver locket with 5 treasures - a pink ribbon, a silver angel with a pink heart, faith, hope & love charms as well! ppudin - THANK you so very much! Lovely, lovely gifts I…
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Skin rashes on non-radiated skin
I thought I'd reach out to those of you going through a similar experience to my own. I had a lumpectomy in October on my left breast and am in the last stages of radiation treatment. At the 3 week mark of my treatment, I developed a measle-like rash on my right breast (the non-radiated breast). After a couple of days, the…