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End of rads. . . End of treatment
Hi all. . . I'm brand new to this particular community . . But have already enjoyed reading the posts from so many interesting people. I find myself finishing radiation this week, which will mark the end of 8 months of treatment for me (aside from the tamoxifen, etc). I'm scared, happy, worried, elated, mortified, anxious.…
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OT - Happy New Year
I want to wish all my pink sisters and brothers a Happy New Year. I pray that 2014 will be a great year for all of you. If you are going out tonight, please be safe. Hugs, Mommaellen
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Halfway through chemo
Hi, everyone, I just joined the forum. I was DX on Aug 1 with Stage IIa, 3.2 cm IDC, underwent a bilateral mastectomy, no nodes involved, clear margins. Currently undergoing the AC-->T chemo regimen. I tolerated the AC (4 doses at three week intervals) with the help of Emend. Started Paclitaxel on Monday and boy do my hips…
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new 3 word story for the new year!
2014 started out
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Mickey says hi!
I made it to Disney World! My former priest (retired) and his wife talked me into a scooter for “my family." Although it broke my heart, that made me do it. Thank goodness! It has been a life saver and, although I am still tired, it's a good kind of tired. The trip has been awesome so far! A fairy godmother called Disney…
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Litttle Irritated With Mayo Clinic in MN
Well, I got an appt made for Mayo in February with a pulmonologist. My clinic and a Mayo clinic rep. were on the phone with me at the same time. When the Mayo appt. staff told me she would be mailing me out a packet of information, I asked if they sent me information on the doctor I will be seeing. I told her our clinic…
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Neuropathy
Hi all, I am new to this site currently under treatment for stage 2 breast cancer. I will receive my last chemotherapy on December 27th if all goes as expected. I had a single mastectomy with initial reconstruction in August. I developed neuropathies after my 4th cycle with significant burning sensations in my hands and…
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Where do I start - Time for updates
I know, I will start with how much you mean to me and how much I missed you. This season to me is above all about slowing down, reflecting upon one's life and giving thanks. And who to come first to mind?? No one other but my Kindreds as our lovely Chen used to call us. For a while I was so shook up, didn't think I could…
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Happy Birthday to Jean70T - December 31st
Happy Birthday - Jean70T Enjoy your very special day with loved ones . .. . . Vicki Sam
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Sorry Venting
I have a pcp that wanted me to go to her onco and only use her onco. Now I hope to get back to the one I had down here. It was how not to have a appoitment with a onco yesterday. It was a mistake big time. It started with a nurse talking of how I had a death wish because I am not taking what they want me to . I have not…
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Prayers needed please
please Pray for my friends mom.She is having surgery today for Breast Cancer.Thank you.
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First chemo done begin new regimen Jan. 28th, need input
On the 7th I took taxotere, herceptin and perjeta, have been doing pretty good. drinking lots of water as everyone advised. I have bone pain and muscle pain but bearable with prayer. BUT, she decided she is switching me to Taxol (and I guess still the other 2- herceptin and pejeta not clear on that yet). anyway, she gave…
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Where to go for treatment
I am just beginning to choose a surgeon for a 'lumpectomy'. I need to decide between going small town, local or larger city, more experience. Any thoughts?
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SIROD, how are you doing?
Are you snowed in? Do you have power? Thinking of you and hoping you are feeling better. Sending warm, warm, warm (((hugs))).
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Off Topic: Info if you've ever had a stroke or have a loved one who has
I've been in the hospital for the last two days and wanted to share some important information I found out the hard way. I had a moderate brain stem stroke this time last year. The accute symptoms have resolved with time and rehab, but I'll always have a balance problem. A few days ago I felt a wave of vertigo, just like I…
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Breast surgeon suggested
Plastic surgery to even up my left side after two lumpectomies in 5 yrs-i am small breasted but left side way misformed-I have phonbia big time of stitches (passed out in DR office one time having stitching out of finger -post surgery and close to passes out then stitches "2" out of my leg recently. I really scared the Dr…
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Sad news to share...Rest In Peace MyTurnNow
Unfortunately, our dear sweet pink sister, Debbie, passed away this morning. She hasn't been on here for awhile. Olga and I have both been corresponding with her through e-mail. I have recently been in touch with her sister through Facebook. Her sister sent me a message early today with the news. This really hit me hard,…
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I'm 'normal' and 'routine' again!
I went for my yearly diagnostic mammogram on Monday, and was told I was no longer 'eligible' for it....that I am having no problems, and that I need to be on 'screening' mammograms from now on. The gal at the radiology place was VERY quick to say we needed to reschedule, but you know me...I had to call the back office of…
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Happy New year 2014
Hello again sweet pink Sisters, it's been a while since I stopped by. I'm so sad to lose "MyTurn Now" she was very supportive when I was going thru treatment. Each day I realize just a little more how much I hate this stinkin disease. We have lost so many sisters since I joined this group back in September of 09. I'm…
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This is my SIX year mark-when it all started
HI all and Happy New Year. I went last week to see my surgeon (scar tissue scar just over a year ago) I had mammo and check up-ALL IS well and NOW I can wait ONE FULL year before my NEXT Mammo. I have been waiting to graduated to ONE year. I see on oncologist next week-regular check up and follow up on blood work. HAPPY…
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I am really blessed!
My sister called.me a couple of.days a go and said she had san extra Kindle, would I use it? Today I received it in the mail. THey sent it fully loaded with tons of good books, games, They even loaded movies on it. I love it. I am so excited. I had no idea that it did all of this. I though you could only read books on…
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six years next week
tomorrow I have a mammo and surgeons appointment just made me realize its bern six years next week I found out I had cancer. Anyone want to jump on the punk bus at8:30 tomorrow? Denis e
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Does anyone understand? I feel so alone at times...
I celebrated several health milestones this year; September 17th marked three years from my Triple Negative Breast Cancer Diagnosis; March 31st marked two years from my last chemotherapy treatment, June 1st marked two years from the last of three breast cancer surgeries and August 15th marked two years from my last…
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Ideas for an Encouragement Basket
A young woman I know -- not too well, but know -- is just now recovering from a double mastectomy, with the added promise (based on pathology) of chemo and radiation. She is in her early 30s. She has two young children and husband who are concerned. Just this week she had problems surface due to the DR not inserting her…
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❀ ✿ Cat, Dog, Goldfish, Gerbil? Do You Have A Pet? ❀ ✿
I know a lot of us pink sisters have pets, and, I thought you might want to tell us what you have and a little something about them. I know how much so many of them helped us thru our journey with bc and still are. So, can you share with us please? Susie
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Radiation and arm pain
I have just had my 11th day of radiation. Had a modified radical mastectomy (left side), 16 rounds of chemo...and am now in the radiation phase. I am experiencing horrible pain in my left arm that is constant and never ending. I believe it is because of the radiation. Ibuprofren is temporary but does not fix it. My friend…
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More Disney Magic
I decided to put my recent post in a thread by itself. I want you all to know Rachel and Steve, because they are my new, special friends: I met a prince (of course Danny is my main prince...lol) and a princess at an unforgettable night at Fantasmic in the large arena where you watch the nighttime fireworks extravaganza…
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JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL HOAX
I recently came across an article (http://premaseem.wordpress.com/2012/12/19/how-to-avoid-cancer/) called How to Avoid Cancer which is supposedly from Johns Hopkins Hospital. This DID NOT come from John Hopkins Hospital. They have released information on THEIR official website denying and calling it a hoax at this website…
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Thank You....
Dear Traci, Thank You for the beautiful Christmas ball. Plus the thought you put into it, remembering how i loved the one from the year before. Humming birds are my favorite and that just added to the ball. Will hang on my trees for years to come. I am sorry it has taken me so long to let you know how much I love it. No…
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Bad Bad News From Pulmonologist
I saw my pulomonologist and got the results of my latest CT Scan. I have been sick with a cough/hoarseness since we went ice fishing up north (I got sick up on vacation). The hypersensitivity pneumonitis that took 15% of my left lung in that painful thoractomy in July 2013(which I am STILL in severe pain from), is back. It…