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PET Scan
I knew I wouldn't get away with no PET scan after that iffy MRI. My other onc insists upon a PET. I am ok with it as, in some ways, I would rather it now than next year, because of expense. I certainly have met all deductibles and out of pockets for this year...lol. Anyway, say a little prayer, send good thoughts, order…
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Happy Belated Birthday - MollyZ October 13th
Happy Belated Birthday wishes Miss MollyZ -- Hoping your had a wonderful day! Vicki Sam
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O.T. "my Mom"
Tomorrow will be 7 yrs since my mom died (NOT from BC) At times seems like yesterday and other eternity. MISS her daily...but I focus on the GOOD memories NOT what I dont' have any more. Denise thanks for listening (reading)
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Prayers for Texasgirl10 please
Dawne is going through a very rough time right now. She has been in the hospital since Monday. I have been able to go see her a couple of times. She is in a lot of pain and having difficulty breathing. She had a lot of fluid drained from around her heart yesterday, still having some breathing issues they are working on.…
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Pink Bus All aboard Cinnamonsmile appointment
We are coming with you Hoping and cheering for good results food and drinks have there too
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Christmas, finances, and family
I guess this will be my first Christmas without either of my daughters. My oldest had invited us to her place (and her husband's) but my youngest really needs to work, and all of us need to catch up on debts: a wedding this year, student loans, and trips. Trying to plan an alternative date doesn't work with my oldest…
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Joke for Monday ---
I don't know what the heck is wrong w/ me but... I have been eating like a pig lately... I think my hormones are out of wack! May be I should try this diet...what do you think? >> This is a specially formulated diet designed to help women cope with the Stress that builds during the day >> >> Breakfast >> 1 grapefruit >> 1…
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wigs
I need help with finding a cheap wig that looks decent, and reasonable price. Funds are not great now my son is laid off. My check helps some, and seems all is breaking down now. I would like to get hold of the Sea hawks and get some tickets for my family and myself and find out the best place to sit if I can, and if I can…
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Camul - Carol -- How are you doing, dear Sister?
Carol, Please let us know how you are feeling .. dear Sister .. We are thinking of you. Vicki Sam
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Dr Nina Radcliff (title partially edited out)
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London Calling
Hi all just thought I'd update u on my progress: underwent bilateral mastectomy with immediate DIEP flap reconstruction on Saturday. All gone well last drains out today & home on Sunday. Got the news this morning that there was NED in pathology so no further treatment required YAAAAAAY :) )))))) Hugs to you all Michelle…
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Flu Shot Reminder
Just wanted to remind that the flu season is on it's way in the Northern Hemisphere so it's time to think about get the shot. I get mine a week from tomorrow. Winyan - The Power Within Susan
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Prayers
I have not posted for a long time for a variety of reasons. I am a 4year survivor of breast cancer. I went through a lumpectomy, that turned into something else and I had a double mastectomy. Went through chemo, radiation and diep flap reconstruction. Our family was thrilled when I was "better". That same year, 2009, my…
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Just drop by and hello to every here my pinks sisters
Hi everyone- sorry, I didn't get on much here. this year I have lost two wonderful person in my life. I lost my lovely mom in Jan and my mother in-law this month. I have been through so much. Just wanna let all my Pinks sisters know I always pray for you ladies and thinking of all of you ladies. Thank you for letting me…
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Dawne update, prayers please
Dawne spent a week in the hospital, she has been at home since Monday evening. I want to start by saying Dawne is amazing! I was able to see her several times and she never failed to make me feel better!! On one of my visits I was so very worried about her that day, but that amazing faith and her spirit was shining through…
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problems, problems, problems!
Hi everyone, I haven't been on in sometime. Sorry!.... I have just been so busy. I finished my chemo on July 31, 13. Had my tissue expanders removed and permanent inplants put in on Sept. 6. At three weeks P.O. I noticed a small opening on the left side and begain to have drainage, a lot of drainage and then by Oct 8th my…
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ramped up pain in port area and in cancer area ramped up after one day.
Hi I need help, sorry for asking so many questions? I had a port or shunt not sure of the right word. But Tuesday morning around seven AM I went to the hospital and had the port put in, then around noon they brought me back from surgery or the recovery room. gave me lunch. Then at twelve thirty they took me downstairs and…
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SIROD -- Doris, Please check in with us when possible
Doris -- we are thinking about you, and hoping all is as good as it can be at this time .. Please post an update - when time permitting. Vicki Sam
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STAGE 1 INVASIVE LOBULAR CANCER
Hello, Ladies. I posted some time ago about a suspicious lump on my CT scan. After mammogram and biopsy, here is what I was told: Clinically it is Stage 1 Invasive Lobular Cancer. It is estrogen receptive. It has been caught early, is only 1/2" in size, and is treatable. I will see the surgeon on Monday to discuss the…
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chemotherapy anything you can tell me.
Hi I go Tuesday, to have the port put in, and first round of chemotherapy. I need your prayers. The type of chemo I will be taking is Paclitaxel . I am not sure of how much. I just know I take it one time a week for three weeks then off a week then do it over and over like that. I am not sure how long I do this..I will be…
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Pink Ribbon Issue
My mom died 7 years ago as a victim of a very aggressive and destructive breast cancer. And when I mention destructive I want to point that out, because that thing destroyed my whole family and heart. When I think about mom's death, I just wouldn't like to remember or even think about that. The worst part of loosing a…
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Anyone take these chemos, tarceva, gemzar or navelbine?
I didn't know if anyone here had been on any of those 3 chemos. I would like to know if you have and what side effects you might have had and if they helped you. Thanks!
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Lymphadema Sleeve and Gauntlet
Hello all. It's been a while since I've checked in...sometimes reading the posts are just too upsetting (if you know what I mean). I'm coming upto my 3 year anniversary (8/19/13) since the second "partial mastectomy" after which I had 6 rounds of T-C and 33 rads. I'm getting ready for my first flight since diagnosis and…
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O.T. Anyone else start Christmas shopping?
I used to be done and wrapped by Oct 31-but the older my kids and now grandkids a bit harder. I did about half last week end , as soon as I got my Xmas club check. No mostly gift cards for many nieces/nephews (teens-card much easier) Denise
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More Happy News
I saw my old, trusted onc today - the one who has treated me for 26 years (27 in February). He was thrilled with all of my results. My markers and liver enzymes are normal and I am slowly feeling better (except still battle some nausea). He was not worried about the liver MRI at all. He said that I would always have…
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HOPE
Dear Sisters and Brothers, How is it that sometimes hope makes us so naive? I was diagnosed in 2008 with Stage 2b breast cancer. I am not going to go through all the gorey details of my fight with the disease my first time around but suffice it to say I thought I was pretty knowledgeable about the disease and all the…
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Hyperbaric Chamber
Hello Everyone, I have had four in the past year and half because of Bc. Has anyone had to go in the Hyperbaric Chamber to heal.
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PHYLLODES TUMOR
when i was just 18 years old I had a non cancer PHYLLODES TUMOR in my left breast. I didn't tell my parents for the longest time. i was terrified. I finally told my Mom and was taken to doctor after doctor. Finally I was told that I would have to have surgery to remove my tumor. it was April of 1973. The tumor took up most…
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O T-infant grand daughter-heart surgery UPDATE
I posted about granddaughter in the past weeks-we were NOT allowed to go to hopstials or see her etc-I have some contact with her now-(lives LOCAL with in 10 mins) more then likely she will need OPEN heart surgery soon as she gains 2-3 lbs. She has been in Westchester Medical Center 2 times in her short life..She'll be a…
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Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis May Be Coming Back
I know it is not cancer or related to cancer, but on July 31st I had 15% of my lung removed for HSP. Two weeks after the surgery I was put on high dosage Prednisone til about 1.5 weeks ago. Today when I woke up, I had that same wheeze/crackle and trouble breathing that I had when I had the HSP mass removed. It certainly…