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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…
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Anyone here dealing with Triple Negative?
Hi, Is there anyone on here dealing with triple negative?
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New here - looking for survivors with cardiomyopathy
I am new to this forum. I was diagnosed with stage II breast cancer in August, 2002. I had a lumpectomy, followed by 8 rounds of chemo (4 Adriamycin and 4 Cytoxin), then about 10 weeks of radiation. I was doing fine until earlier this year when I went to the ER with chest pains and shortness of breath. They did EKGs and…
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Just wondering
I was just wondering if there was anyone else that received surgery before any other treatment. It seems that every post I read, people recieved chemo or radiation or both before surgery. My surgeon said she won't know until after surgery and the lymph nodes biopsy, as to weather or not I wil need Chemo. She did say I will…
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Any Young Breast Cancer Survivors out there??? (Age: 28-35)
Hello all!!!! I was diagnosed with breast Cancer at the age of 26. I am not new to the area however don't know many people. I am now 32 and am looking for any "young" breast cancer survivors in the houston area willing to meet up to talk, vent, cry, etc....
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NED! Mammo & Ultrasound = Good Results! The BEST! :)))))))
YIPPEE! We just got home from a fantastic lunch celebrating the good news from my mammo and ultrasound. NED NED NED NED NED!!!!!!!!!! I don't think I quit smiling after the tech gave us the good news. How could I? I thought it would be good news, but, you never know. What a great day! My husband and I are so happy, so…
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Need the Pink Bus tomorrow pleaase
I need to ask for the pink bus tomorrow please, we are going to see my wife's Surg Onc for her path report from her bilateral mast last friday. Needless to say, I'm scare to death that it is going to be bad news. I don't know why, just a bad feeling. God Bless. Dennis
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Texas Charlie -- How are you doing dear Brother in PINK -- Surgery over
We are thinking about you ... Please check in when you can. Vicki Sam
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~~ Your Daily Dose of a HA HA ~~
Morris, an 82 year-old man, went to the doctor to get a physical. A few days later, the doctor saw Morris walking down the street with a gorgeous young woman on his arm. A couple of days later, the doctor spoke to Morris and said, 'You're really doing great, aren't you?' Morris replied, 'Just doing what you said, Doc: 'Get…
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Five years this week-yipppeee just realized it today
MID April-is when I had my first LUMPECTOMY-oddly I do not remember the date. (I only remember MY last day of treatment) June 28-,08. So this is 5yrs...........since surgery and Aug should be the end of my tamoxifen. Denise
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Scalp care?
How do you all wash/care for your bald, or nearly bald heads? I am sure it was because of that, but yesterday afternoon DH and I went for a bike ride. It's hot and I wore a hat. Now I have some little red bumps on diffferent parts of my scalp and they do itch. I have been using just Suave shampoo on my head each morning.…
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MY story hope it is encouraging
Seems like we have alot of post of sisters who are scared so I thought maybe telling my story might encourage some. Spring of 2009 felt a spot that wasn't a lump more like a thick spot. forgot about it until October and then I had a swollen lymph node in my right armpit. Dr. said it was the size of a golfball! Took me a…
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Another THREE word story;
Finally spring is.......
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First time chemo?
My mom starts chemo for the first time next week. It is a high does and she will go once a week for three weeks. The tumor on her liver has grown an inch in just 6 weeks. Can anyone help with what I should be prepared for? The only thing that I was told is that she will lose her hair about 3 days after the first treatment.…
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Radiation Treatment ?
I have an interesting cancer risk factor of infant radiation treatments for a enlarged Thymus Gland. I have IDC... HR+ PR+ Her2- I began recieving several treatments at one week old. My mom couldn't remember the exact amount. This procedure was given I believe, to infant/babies that had an enlarged Thymus Gland that didn't…