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Still Dancing with NED *^*
I was lead into the exam room followed by 3 doctors and a student. Talk about frightening! But NED is still doing the cha cha with me. NO METS, no arthritis ... only a fractured rib where most of my pain is. I've no clue how I fractured a rib. She asked me if I was hit or was in a car accident. I said "I know my memory is…
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Pink Bus Wed-anyone coming along
Going to cancer ctr for my "FIVE" year- appt... I took half a day off-maybe we can stop for breakfast on the way. Denise
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3 word story
Spring is here
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Home After Liver Biopsy
Everything went off without a hitch this morning. A big shout out to Irene who, like an angel, described the procedure in detail and put my mind to rest. The interventional radiologist took 3 separate biopsy specimens, but it didn't hurt at all! That versed and fentanyl--enough said. I went in at 6:30 and arrived home…
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Test results back.
Hi everyone.Thanks for all the Prayers.Biopsies came back no Cancer thank God.The mass is rather large.I have had to stay on this dr. To find this.Three Colonoscopys since Jan. This year at my urging that something is wrong.He said to come back in two years unless I have pain and I said but I am still having pain.He says…
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Today-NOT sure if I asked for PINK Bus ahead
I think I did...so for any that rode along this am to Dyson Cancer Center for my FIVE year (i go annualy but this marks five yrs) appt with radiation center. ALL IS GOOD happy to say..even after slight scare at the end of Nov with surgery-which i have posted was ONLY scar tissue... Denise
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CypressCynthia?
Haven't see a post from you in a while, how are you doing? Concerned, Doris
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Anyone on Arimidex for more than 5 years?
I've been on this drug for 4 years. My oncologist said she may recommend I stay on longer because recent info shows that it can continue to prevent recurrence in early stage cancer. Anyone else told this? Roseann
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NED, PTSD, and Vit E
Dear Pinks: Whoopeedoo! 3D mammogram negative, tumor marker normal, blood test, liver function, etc. all normal, except blood sugar is a little high, must stop eating all those cookies, ice cream and breads! The oncologist was quite pleased with me, it is now 3 years past the last chemo for Stage IIB, Grade 3, HER+ IDC.…
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Prayers needed today please
Hi everyone.I so need my Pink sisters Prayers today.I find out today if I have Colon Cancer and what they want to do for the large mass they found.I am very scared and worried.I have waited over two weeks for results.Been 4yrs. In July since Breast Cancer.I know like always I can count on you guys.Thanks so much.I Love you…
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Texasgirl 10 fighting strong!
Dawne is having some stomach issues with the Xeloda, but so far it has not been to bad for her. She is also very tired with it. It has been one week today since she started it. I have not talked to her as much this past week. Her beautiful daughter and newest adorable granddaughter have been in from out of state visiting!!…
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Chemo versus Hormonal therapies
The other day I went to lunch with some old friends from my old summer job. We always met for lunch in the spring and I was happy that they continue to include me. The only difference between last year and this year, is that I have no hair this year and wore my best turban with the fringe of bang. I sense a different…
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I have an odd Question
I was wondering if anyone has had problems with their face breaking out.. As a side effect to cancer. I am being treated for rosacea but the dermatologist wasn't sure that, that was what the rash was...I use the Metro Gel as ordered but it's not helping much.. I haven't had any cancer treatments yet so that can't be the…
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my journey continues
please tell me where oh where has my sleep has gone. i feel a zombie docs are no help i even had a sleep study nothing showed. every oc has now told me to live with it good one beforedx i was sleeping fine. they dont ant me to use melaton touchy liver now ft with this ai se which is no fun.
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Problem with going to PCP
She likes to i hate to use the word farm me out. I complain of no sleep she sends me to a sleep doc. Sleep doc does not understand the nature of the AI`s and the SE`s from them. I had told the pcp about the pain I had it is off to the pain magament that only understand lyrica or cymbaltla which i cant take. I have tried…
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Long day of Tests
Well, the dreaded day of testing is over. Thank goodness! I was at the center by 9:30 and had the ct scan with contrast at 10:30. Left around 11 and headed back for the bone scan at 1PM. I got started at about 1:30 and was done by 2:30. Home by 3:30. LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG DAY! I did get to see a little bit of the bone scan.…
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Some Funny Jokes To Make You Laugh
A snake slithers into a bar and the bartender says, “I’m sorry but I can’t serve you.” “Why not?” asks the snake. The bartender says, “Because you can’t hold your liquor…” Q: What do dinosaurs and decent lawyers have in common? A: They’re both extinct. A blonde goes into a computer store and asks the clerk “Where do you…
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Hello and a question for my pink sisters!
It's been a while since I've posted anything but I do check in occasionally and think of you all often! I see many familiar names and also see way too many newbies. Welcome ladies you have no idea how wonderful these ladies (and gents) are! I have been on non-stop chemo since August 2011 for Stage IV. Most recently, I was…
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Has anyone else experienced this?
Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum, and I've been wanting to join a support group for a while. I'm glad I found you. Seventeen years ago I was diagnosed with TNBC, stage II, growing at fifty percent. I had a lumpectomy, lymph node dissection (2 involved) six rounds of Adriamycin and four weeks of radiation. All was well…
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Something to make you smile!!!
I had to post this, to cute not too!
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Male Breast Cancer
My husband has been diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma. He's scheduled for a Mastectomy & Sentinal Node Biopsy. Are there any other male breast cancer survivors on here?
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DIEP reconstruction
Have you hade DIEP reconstruction? If so, what were your results? Are you happy you had the procedure or would you choose differently?
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help about rad treatments
i am still doing my radiation treatments, and I am so sore and burnt I have six treatments to go yet. I have been fighting this from August 2012 till now. I feel so weak and tired, all I do is try to lay down but my skin is so sore. After the mastectomy and being drained every week with a needle and now the radiation is…
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Hello everyone
Just checking in it's been awhile.Soon be four yrs. Since Breast Cancer.I am waiting to see what colonoscopy shows.Dr. Don't think it's Cancer.I sure Pray he is right.Prayers need please.Thanks everyone.
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Too funny!
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Stubborn cough!
8 years out with Ned and hoping to stay that way. But I'll tell you, I have had somthing hit me. Started 1st week of February, sore , red throat...some drainage, no big deal as I've had that before. By the end of the 3rd week with no relief in sight, went to the CVS "Minute clinic" where I saw a nurse practitioner. Gave me…
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WARNING! ( ha,ha )
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OT (a funny?!!)
A business man was interviewing applicants for the position of divisional manager. He devised a simple test to select the most suitable person for the job. He asked each applicant the question. “What is two and two?” The first interviewee was a journalist. His answer was “Twenty- two.” The second was a social worker. She…
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:) A HA HA :) Hope you like it!
A young Scottish lad and lass were sitting on a low stone wall, holding hands, gazing out over the loch. For several minutes they sat silently. Then finally the girl looked at the boy and said, "A penny for your thoughts, Angus." "Well, uh, I was thinkin'...perhaps it's aboot time for a wee kiss." The girl blushed, then…
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Five Year Cancerversary
Never thought I would reach this milestone, but April 3, 2013 marked my five year surgery date for removal of breast cancer. Also, last week had my five year colonoscopy, and got a clean bill of health. We are celebrating around our house. Thank you all who have been so supportive over these years. I am here today because…