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JerseyGirl231-How are you?
Hi Jerseygirl. I was just wondering how you are doing? Have you found a new apartment yet? I hope things are settling down and going smoother for you. Let us know how you are!!
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Camul aka Carol, Update?
Carol, How is your infection doing? Been thinking of you... Hope you will be able to make your trip. If you can.... we want to hear from you. Best, Doris
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Question? When do we start counting..after diagnosis or chemo???
I need to know this....I am only 2 years and 3 months from diagnosis. I would like to know when is the appropriate counting time start . Thanks Patrice
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Apartment was a joke
We are scambling to find one. It was not ready to move in. Toliet didnt flush no temp control . coming all this way for nothing is no fun. Will keep you guys posted
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Newcomers to Cancer:Check out cancer.org
I see lots of new people coming in. i just wanted to let them know that there is great information on cancer at The American Cancer Society's website, cancer.org or in the blue column of the left side of the scree hit Cancer Information. There is very good information that is important. But, I always tell myself that if I…
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Tamoxifen
I was diagnosed at age 31 of breast cancer, I had to freeze my eggs before I started treatment. I had ftreacherous treatments & 33 radiation treatments. now my oncologist wants me to be on tamoxifen for five years. I have a strong family history of breast cancer & my sister had stage 1a ovarian cancer. My genetic test came…
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Distant friend?
Did anyone notice a good friend disappearing shortly after telling them about your cancer? A few months ago, a really good friend of mine was going through some pretty serious medical stuff with her baby girl. I brought them books, snacks, even madlucite little hospital gowns for her. She's been home for awhile now. When I…
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Happy July 4th!
How did you all celebrate? Guess what? I made it to our friend's lovely place on the bayou and had a wonderful and relaxing break. I was all bundled up and reapplied sunscreen frequently, but it was just what the doctor ordered!!! Tomorrow is chemo again...sigh. But today was a wonderful dream!
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Xeloda side effects
Hi, Having lots of problem with hand and foot syndrome from this loverly drug. Does anyone have a good suggestion for lotion? I've been lathering up 2 and 3 times a day, but by the end of the day, the skin is dry and uncomfortable. I want to make sure there's no parabens in the lotion though, because some studies have…
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Opinions please
Oncoligist wants me to do 6 rounds of chemo, but said he would be happy if I complete 4. I have completed 4. When I asked him why he wanted me to do 6, he said there have been studies showing benefit of 4, but would like to see me do 6 on the concept more is better.....not sure I think that is a good enough reason to…
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Update on Dawne!
Dawne had her 2nd treatment of the gemzar today.She was feeling pretty bad when I chatted with her earlier. She had a rough couple of days last week after the treatment but then she did pretty good. She will have a week off then another treatment in 2 weeks. She is hoping to feel well enough to make a little short trip to…
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MedGift.com Website
I just saw this on the Doctors Show. It is a website where a patient can register and have their friends and family donate to them. Works sorta like a Bridal Registry. Wow how cool is that. Hugs Donna
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I have posted Greta's response to why there is so much trouble with the CSN site.
This is what Greta, the moderator for the site, posted about the trouble everyone is having with this site. I hope she doesn't mind that I reposted it here, but, so many were wondering what is going on and didn't see this explanation. Thanks Greta for letting us know! Ok, here is her response: CSN website performance…
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Uploading photos on Expression Gallery??
It sure was so much easier to upload photos before. Maybe I'm just doing it wrong but I just can't seem to load any pics. Anyone else have that problem? Sylvia
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Cypress Cynthia, how was chemo today?
CypressCynthia, how did your chemo go today? Hope it was easy on you and your SE are minimal this round. You re in my prayers. God bless Sandy
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Trouble getting on and using site
Is anyone else having trouble with this site? It takes over 10 minutes to sign on and almost the same time to open and close different threads. Some days it takes so long I don't get to sign in at all. Is there anything that can fix this. I even had Geek Squad work on it to no avail. Help! Sandy
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Gabe n Abby Mom, Linda, how is she??
I haven't seen anything from Linda for a while. Maybe she's posted and I've missed it:) Does anyone know how she's doing? I worry when people go missing. xoxo Victoria
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Tumors Disable Immune Cells By Using Up Sugar
NCI Cancer Center News Tumors disable immune cells by using up sugar Cancer cells’ appetite for sugar may have serious consequences for immune cell function, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have learned. The scientists found that when they kept sugar away from critical immune cells…
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Genome Testing and Update on Me
Hello to all my beautiful ladies (and gentlemen)! I have not been here in while because I have had travels, family emergencies and a lot of work (working late a lot). I wanted to give you an update about me. I went to the Dominican Republic to visit my family and stayed there for two weeks. My great aunt was dx with bc and…
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Hi everyone it's been a while!!!
haven't been on in a while,is e everyone Ok,welcome to all the newbies,I'm sorry you had to come here.how is Linda(gabe and abby's mom. I think that's there name) Vickie Sam,jean0609,man on a mission,cypresscynthia,Heatherbelle,kitkat,and the others that's gave me good advice in the past lol
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Pink Bus next week?!
I have a muga scheduled on Tuesday, July 9 and a PET on Friday, July 12. Having a little abdominal edema and an intermittent wheezy cough and praying muga is ok so I can forge ahead. Of course, it goes without saying, I am likewise praying PET is improved!!!
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Doe1504, how was first chemo
You have been in my prayers (even when I couldn't get on site). Sandy
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What is Happening to the Discussion Board? Can't log on in afternoon and couldn't last night
I can post in the morning but afternoon I can't and this is the 3rd day in the row. I was unablea to get on last night for first time. Anyone experiencing this? Did I mess a message? Doris
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Does anyone here know anything about a VATS procedure?
We've got a friend that might have to have this as it is suppose to be less evasive for lung cancer surgery. Is this true or does anyone know anything about it? Thanks, Debby
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OT: Cross-Eyed from Candy Crush
Please someone help! I am hopelessly addicted to these silly games. I won't spend $ on them, so I hop from game to game until my lives come back. That probably makes my problem worse...Lol. This is sad! A 60 yo woman who can't stop playing silly games.
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~*# A Few HA HA'S To Make You Laugh #*~
An angry wife was complaining about her husband spending all his free time in a bar, so one night he took her along with him. "What'll you have?" he asked. "Oh, I don't know. The same as you I suppose," she replied. So, the husband ordered a couple of Jack Daniel's and threw his down in one shot. His wife watched him, then…
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Birthday Wishes to 'My Turn Now' .... Hap Hap Happy Birthday!
Many blessings -- enjoy your very special day... Vicki Sam
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Happy Birthday Wishes to Rague - 'Susan' --
Wishing you the best possible 'Birthday' ever! Enjoy your special day. Vicki Sam
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The BRCA Gene Test Should Be More Affordable Now
The Supreme Court reversed 3 decades of patent awards from Myriad Genetics, leaving room for competition now and more affordable costs for the BRCA testing. Here's the link from ABC news: http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/supreme-court-strikes-brca-gene-patent/story?id=19392299#.UbpVM1XD9jo With competition now, the test…
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Congrats to the Chicago Blackhawks! 2013 Stanley Cup Champs!
Great games!