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Musings on a Cloudy Day...Mental Health
Listening to many here has made me so very aware that there needs to be a new diagnosis for the mental health issues that so many of us suffer. PTSD just doesn't cut it, in my opinion, because the stressors unique to a cancer survivor are not necessarily POST anything. I am living proof here. And I know I am mental now.…
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♥ What Makes You Smile Or Makes You Happy? ♥
There are so many things that I know make all of you smile, a baby's laughter, your grandchildren, your husband, a vacation, a promotion, the trees turning beautiful colors in the Fall, a plate full of french fries, a good bottle of wine, the first blue birds arriving in the Spring, NED, your 1st flowers blooming in your…
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Emotional pink rollercoaster...need my Girlies and a bus... please!!!
Hello Pinks! I am recruiting some rowdy gals to join me virtually on Monday 2/11 while I have a total hysterectomy and a bladder fix. (Yay! No more stopping to cross my legs before I sneeze.!) I was on Tamoxifen for two years...couldn't handle it, sick ALL the time. I've been on Arimidex since Sept '12. I am having pain in…
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Happy Birthday Texasgirl10!!
Today is Dawnes birthday!! I know seeing wishes from all her wonderful friends would make her day extra special!! God Bless (((hugs))) Janice
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◕ ‿ ◕ Your HAHA For Today ◕ ‿ ◕
A little old man shuffled slowly into an ice cream parlor and pulled himself slowly, painfully, up onto a stool... After catching his breath, he ordered a banana split. The waitress asked kindly, 'Crushed nuts?' 'No,' he replied, 'Arthritis.' ♥Love, Susie ♥
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Valerie Harper
For those of you who remember the sitcom "Rhoda" in the 1970's . You might want to read the article on Valerie Harper which was sent to me by the MBCN. Valerie as many of you might have heard has lung cancer (never was a smoker either) and the cancer in 2012 spread. Now she has what is known leptomenigeal carcinoma. It's…
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Capsular Contracture
Its been one year since I had a bi-lateral mastectomy with reconstruction with expanders and then saline implants. Now I've been diagnosed with capsular contracture and am being told that I only have two options - go to a pain management doctor and try to deal with the pain or just have the implants removed for good. I've…
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Chemo is OVER
Happy news. I finished my four rounds of TC Chemo. Here's a recap of my day: As any cancer patient would do, I woke up, drank five glasses of water, and got ready for my big day. I wore a pair of Wonder Woman socks, complete with capes; comfy yoga pants; a Warrior in Pink tank top; a hoodie; and, of course, a pink wig and…
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Me Myself and ER *NEWS*
So I had the xray yesterday. My primary doctor called and said I need to see the pulmonologist (at the very least). A new opacity is found in the right side lung as compared to the last xray (in September). She said it can't be pneumonia because I don't have fever and chills or overall sickly feelings. Her thoughts were…
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UTI Question?
I had a very slight temperature for chemo (Taxol) and it was slight. The next day it started to rise and though in the real world, I would have dismissed it with two Tylenols, not the case in the chemo world. I was told to call if my temperature ever went to 100.4, I called at 100.6 after taking a couple of Tylenols. The…
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♫ Do You Have A Favorite Song Or Artist That You'd Like To Share With Us? ♫
I know we all have favorite songs or have a particular artist that we really love, so, would you like to share it with us? ♪┏(・o・)┛♪
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I have to decide lumpectomy or mastectomy and am loss
Started at a 5 cm tumor left breast. 16 weeks chemo and it is 2.5cm but MRI cannot tell if spots around the original footprint are scar tissue or cancer cells. Doc says I can try a lumpectomy and if the pathology comes back positive would then have to have a mastectomy. I have to have radiation either way, and a lumpectomy…
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231 new liver lesions, but who's counting anyway?!
Here are PET scan results: 231 numerous new hyperbolic lesions throughout the liver compatible with metastatic disease. There are two hypermetabolic foci either in or adjacent to the pancreas. CT abdomen and pelvis with IV contrast recommended. Not the news we were hoping for. But, if I need to find something to laugh…
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Post treatment Support
I am trying to find a support group for people that are one year or so post treatment. I'm having a lot of problems dealing with the emotional fallout of being diagnosed with cancer. I am in process of getting breast reconstruction which has been a long and upsetting process. I have had two staph infections since I started…
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Me Myself and ER *NEWS*
Double entry
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Was in Hospital
Well, I never did feel right when I got up from chair after my 3rd round of A/C last Thursday. Kinda shaky and tired. By Saturday, was really nauseous. Spent Sunday in bed throwing up. Monday went to ER, was admitted with fever and dehydration and was released yesterday. Crap, have one more A/C to go. I think my doc will…
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Positive Thoughts, and Prayers for our beloved CypressCynthia -- Pet scan today
We are thinking about you dear Sister. Surrounding you with love, prayers and positive thoughts! Vicki
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Circulating Tumor DNA Detects Metastatic Breast Cancer
Circulating cell-free DNA carrying tumor-specific alterations (circulating tumor DNA) is more effective at monitoring metastatic breast cancer than current biomarkers approved by the US Food and Drug Administration and circulating tumor cells, according to a proof-of-concept study. The study, led by Sarah-Jane Dawson, PhD,…
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Me Myself and ER
Well ... I've been in some pretty bad pain for the past 2 weeks. The ribs directly under the diseased breast hurt like holy hell! There is one spot in particular that really makes me cry when it's touched. The pain is in the ribs behind the same spot as the front. You know, just turn me over and hit the same spot as if it…
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Haven't been on in a while but I have a question re: reconstruction
Hi Ladies, I haven't posted in a while...some of you may remember me. I hop on every once in a while to see what's going on...so many new names and faces! As a short recap, I was dx'd in 2009. Had a lumpectomy, 4 C/T chemo and rads. Now on Tamoxifen. I decided I wanted to do reconstruction so I had the Latissmus Flap done…
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Advice?
I really need advice, as I'm at a loss for words..... I'm a Girl Scout Troop Leader of 3 Troops. These Girls are like my own Daughters, their smiles and giggles not only make my day brighter but give me that extra push on a bad day, or that little ray of sunlight to bring me hope during my journey. My Two Co Leaders do…
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Latissumus flap questions...surgery scheduled
Hi,I am new on this site although I am 5 years out from my diagnosis of DCIS. I had 2 lumpectomies in the same spot which have left me uneven, followed by radiation. I learned insurance will pay to make women even after breast cancer surgery. I have seen a plastic surgeon who wants to do a latissimus flap, and although I…
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just realized "5" more months
If all goes as planned in 5 mths I should be taken OFF tamoxifen. Seems like I just started it-and now down to months left..! Denise
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I have to get this off my chest
I hope my sisters don't JUMP on me for saying this but .... Somehow, my cancer doesn't seem like it's worth talking about on this board. I mean, I did not have chemo. When reading the posts made by my sisters, it makes me feel that my cancer wasn't really cancer. Is that strange? Am i messed up for feeling this way? I did…
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*** Don't Forget This Weekend To...... ***
Set your clocks up one hour and also to change the batteries in your smoke detectors!
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Just diagnosed with breast cancer at age 31
I have just been diagnosed with breast cancer the day after my birthday,march 6. Happy Birthday to me:( I immediately started to look for research to try and find what stage i coukd be in. My MRI is scheduled for this friday,march 15 and i am so nervous! i have 4 tumors and my right lumph node under my armpit is sore and…
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eye exam
it's been awhile since last exam but the dr took a LONGGGGGGG time viewing my eyes with flash light...more then the norm...he later said due to me being on tamoxifen. Mind you it had been at that point 3 yrs...said side effects of meds can effect eyes. Just curious if anyone else has been told this..? Denise
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$ $ $ $ I Won The Lottery $ $ $ $
YES! I got an email stating that I won the Nigerian lottery! ALL I have to do is send them some money and the millions are MINE! YIPPEE! This is about the millionth ( if that is a word ) time that I have won. I guess I need to send the money to get my millions out of the country. Do you think? LMAO Let's see, what should I…
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Diagnosed with 2 forms of breast cancer
In December bisopsy found DCIS......I was told this was a "diagnosis" but that fina; pathology would be done at time of lumpectomy which I have had and pathology just returned last week. Consult today indicates pathology now show invasive ductal carcinoma PLUs LOBULAR (Invasive)......Lobular has now taken it to STAGE 1…
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Just saying Hey!
I have not been on the site for a while. It was good to see posts and pictures of those I haven't seen in a while. It has been three years since my cancer and everything is going well. I had to get another job in addition to my teaching position, so I am working 7 days a week. It gets old, but right now it is needed. I am…