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Goals Achieve and Reset!!
I just passed a milestone I didn't think I'd see! When I was diagnosed with my recurrence in 2009 we were just about to move. I had a 6th Grader, a 4th Grader and a PreK child. At that time, it hurt to breathe. Cancer had metastisized to my sternum and I was in so much pain that I actually wasn't breathing enough and…
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Its the most WONDERFUL time of the year -- Are you ready for some FOOTBALL ????
I love this time of year -- College, and Professional - You name it, I watch it!!! I am obsessed - no doubt, just ask any family member, or friend! LOL Any other football fan out there ??? Favorite Team .... Vicki Sam
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Exercise - need guidance post reconstruction
Has anyone received definitive answers on the use of dumbells for strength training after reconstruction with implants? Need some guidance and doctors seem to avoid the topic. Please share your thoughts.
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After that biopsy new places came out.
I had a biopsy and it came back positive my cancer was back in my incision on the left side where my breast was removed, so I go back Thursday to have the stitches removed, and do the pet scan and etc. Today getting dressed I looked down and on the right breast that I still have looks like the cancer is coming out there .I…
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HUGE SUPRISE YESTERDAY!
Tuesday is Hubby's Birthday. Our younger Son flew in for the weekend yesterday. Neither of us knew he was coming til he was at the airport calling to be picked up. GREAT only slight problem was I was in recovery from eye surgery and Hubby was out of cell range (we have lots of areas with no cell here). We got him and it is…
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Got my boxing gloves on.....
Boxing gloves, big girl panties and arse-kicking boots are on. Start rads tomorrow. Fingers crossed that it will help with the pain. I do NOT have the attention span for pain!, Hugs to all J xxxxxx <----- cool dude.
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I'm just a blonde when it comes to reconstruction...
When I first got here, I thought you guys were talking about Southern Reconstruction! But seriously, is there a kind of reconstruction that is just one surgery, with no expanders needed? I know when I had the mastectomy 4 yrs ago, they left it so a trans....somekind of tummy tuck-new boob job could be done. I am…
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Tamoxifen
I've only been on this drug since July 1st, but I'm asking if anyone out there has ever felt like their mental faculties ever felt 'fogged'....I know this sounds a bit crazy - but it seems like for the first few hours of taking it - I'm not to alert. I know I'm blonde, and that probably doesn't help my cause - ha, ha,…
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GabeNAbby Mom Memorial Update
I just sent $400 from us to Linda Simmons' Medical fund. Thank all of you who contributed. I signed everyone's name, although they will be visible only to Lisa. The GoFundME site shows it as anonymous. I will send a card to Karl and the kids with all our names as well. Linda's memorial service is Saturday. I will attend it…
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OT - Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
Next Monday, the famous/infamous Sturgis Motorcycle Rally starts. Anybody coming? As usual, it is already getting 'wild' on the roads this week but will continue to get worse before it gets better. Actually, I don't live in Sturgis but about 35 miles from there. I work as a dispatcher for a tow company part time but during…
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Got my boxing gloves on.....
Boxing gloves, big girl panties and arse-kicking boots are on. Start rads tomorrow. Fingers crossed that it will help with the pain. I do NOT have the attention span for pain!, Hugs to all J xxxxxx <----- cool dude.
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Shooting Pains Normal?
I had bilateral mastectomy & reconstruction 11 days ago. The discomfort has gotten suddenly worse this evening...shooting pains across one breast and general pain in all incisions. Tylenol isn't quite getting rid of the discomfort. I did have more activity today than I've had in all the 5 days I've been out of the…
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I thought i would post my picture after 3 years!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I hope it works but this is me 3 years after being diagnosed and first picture ever posting on the discussion boards.~~MollyZ~~
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I wanted to thank you
I am from the colorectal board, I came to you over a year ago to ask questions for my sister-in-law who had become stage IV with breast cancer, she was diagnosed with breast cancer 20 years ago, and with reoccurance almost two years ago that was diagnosed as the Stage IV. She lived a good life, three or so years ago she…
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Shampoos
A few days ago I read where some shampoos can cause breast cancer.I think it was saiid something like 68 different ones.So I go get my shampoo bottle and it's one of those.Havent sued it in 2 days and will be gling to the store and checking all the ingredient labels.Washed my hair last night with my bubble bath,.Much…
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Three sisters with BC
Hi my name is cat(Cathy). I am new here. I was the second of three sisters who were all diagnosed with breast cancer this year. I am 48 and the youngest. I have invasive ductile carcinoma of the right breast. My sister Judy(59) was diagnosed first and was halfway through chemo when they found mine. I just went for my…
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TA - DA!!!!!!!
My final Rad was today!!! Hubby has been there every step of the way, from the diagnosis, biopsy, surgery and rads. We celebrated by going out to dinner and my son and daughter showing up to surprise me with flowers and balloons!! It was a long haul, but finally finished!! Starting Arimidex in a week and praying to keep…
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Post traumatic reactions
I am so confused. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in May of 2012, double mastectomy, chemo, no radiation. I had Herceptin until July and now for some unknown reason I am freaking out. Why now? I am teary eyed about everything. I have guilt when I am not living my life with perfect food choices, when I dont exercise,…
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Birthday List -- For those who would like to participate
... ~ Please forward your name, month and day of Birth if you would like to continue this tradition here on our ACS site...~ Vicki Sam -- January 13th
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Reconstruction vs. Protheses
Hi everyone My mom recently found out she has breast cancer. She has decided on having the mastectomy but is really torn on doing reconstuctive surgery or having a prothesis bra. Some peope have said reconstuction is the way to go and she will never regret it but others say it was extremely painful. She is not sure about…
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Recovery help after double mastectomy and double Latissimus Dorsi Flap reconstruction
First post here. I am 2 weeks post op of my surgeries and I am absolutely miserable. Depressed, in pain, uncomfortable. I feel like I have been running a low grade fever for about a week now. I get chills while I am sweating under a blanket. I have 5 drains (3 on left 2 on right) and they HURT. They won't put out much…
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My mom's chemo doesn't seem to be working
15 years ago at the age of 37 my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer and had a double massectomy. I was only 13 at the time and didn't really understand what was going on. I remember seeing her sick and being scared. In her late 40s while I was away at college she had surgery to remove tumors from and replace vertibrae…
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Tomorrow is my 1 year anniversary...
One year ago tomorrow (8-29), I had surgery to remove my right breast and some of my lymph nodes because of this ugly beast we call cancer. I am happy to say that I have been cancer free for 1 year. Hugs, Mommaellen
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Trying to be normal/upbeat. but........
I am so proud of myself, everyonr thinks I am doing so well, hey, almost forgotten about the st 4 dx. I should win a bloody Oscar! Guess if I act positive I will BECOME positive! Seems to be working... Yay. Maybe the 'happy pills' are kicking in? Maybe spending more time with the horses is therapeutic? Maybe NOT having…
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Some facilities do know about LE
Friday afternoon I had eye surgery at a private surgical hospital. (Long story that I won't go into publically now, other than to say my current DR is FANTASTIC.) Anyway - so many say that they have had issues with staff not knowing correct handling of those with LE (LymphEdema). I had my sleeve/glove on when I got there…
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new cancer
I haven't been in for a while I have a rash no one knows what is causing it. Now my cancer is back I go to have a biopsy on Tuesday, just to make sure then I go to the cancer center in Seattle to see what they say. Then I see a plastic surgeon.My surgeon said my skin was so tight now, and they have to go back in. They have…
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just confirmed my cancer is back
I didnt get a chance to come back in after my last post. I have been feeling really bad weak and sleepy. I lost a great lady my cousins daughter , Her mother was like my sister and her daughter like one of my own. She was killed in a car wreck night before last. Her last message to me was don't give up fight the cancer and…
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Thank You Everyone Who Responded To My Cry of Support on the Pink Bus
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You for all your support, positive thoughts and prayers for me. It Worked! Stable every where, I was so darn happy, I could have cried or have done a happy dance. Went in to Medical Records where my favorite person handed me the envelope containing the results of the ct scan.. One lady asked me…
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BlownAway60 or Donna - Can you update us?
Donna, Of all of the people that I know, you are one that truly does pay it back! You do so much for others by making your hats and afghans and donating them. You are an angel, a living angel amongst us! Let us all know how you are doing now and how many hats you've made. We love you Donna, Megan
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Chenheart's Birthday - Today, August 23rd
The first birthday since her passing, about a month ago (July 25th). Our beloved Chen joined CSN more than 10 years ago, as a newcomer to breast cancer - as the vast majority seem to do. Most find this forum during the earliest segments of their journeys. Then, when treatment and recovery are complete - many depart. Many…