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Did you see Robin Roberts on GMA today?
I thought she looked beautiful! It was good to see her back on after all that she's been thru. She is a true warrior in every sense of the word, isn't she? Debby
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New to Board
Hello, My names is Sharon and I was diagnosed with HER 2 BC Jan. 11,13. I just had a double mastectomy Feb 15,13 with reconstruction started. I will be starting my chemo/herceptin treatments around the first week of March. I'm a little afraid (ok alot) of the chemo treatments and the chance that this crap comes back. I…
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A pink sister to a pink angel
Mom passed away this afternoon. Her fight is over, her wings have spread and she is with all those who have gone before her. Remember that she is with you all and cheering all of you on in your fights against this terrible disease. warm regards KarLee
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DIEP method of reconstruction
I am considering reconstruction using the DIEP method, whereby the radiated skin is removed and replaced with skin, fat, and blood vessels from my belly. I need to wait ten months and lose twenty pounds, but I am looking forward to the procedure. Has anyone else had this procedure? What was your experience?
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I'm losing my hair again...
This is the 4th time I am losing my hair due to treatments. The reality is that I don't have much to lose...it's all less than an inch long and I have male pattern baldness from the brain rads. But the little bit there is, is falling out. It feels the same way it did the first time, both emotionally and physically. I hate…
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GRETA..I am having trouble posting in the Comment section HELP please
I finally switched to IE and it is letting me comment now, but, when I used Firefox, which I normally use, it wouldn't let me. And, I hate IE. I never use it. Can you let us know what that is all about and fix it please? Thanks, Leeza And, where is the DELETE key? Can the techs put that back too please?
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I saw the eye doc yesterday...
I wanted a second opinion because nothing was working with the original doc and she never seemed sure of herself and the treatments she was prescribing. This new doc is older, more confident, and more aggressive with treatment. His prescription is a stronger steroid drop every two hours I am awake. I go back in a week for…
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Trials on HER+ B/C
Hi Pinks: Finally stopped playing Spider Solitair long enough to tell you about an article in the Houston Chronicle dated 1/27 (chron.com). This is in part what it says: Trials are conducted at the Methodist Cancer Center in Houston and Carolina Hematology & Oncology ****. in Charlotte, N.C. on HER+ B/C. A new combination…
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I have a choice on Taxol treatments
I start taxol in 2 weeks. I have a choice of doing it in 12 once a week treatments, or 4 (1 every other week) if I can tolerate that. Of course the four would be stronger, but I would finish in 2 months rather than 3. And doc is gonna try me without nulasta shot. If you had a choice, would you do 4 stronger, or 12 weeker…
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Color hair
Hello! I just want to know when can I color my hair. My hair grow back and have a lot of gray. I'm done all my treatments 8 months ago.
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Maybe i'm worried for nothing?
Hey everyone, i'm not actually sure what to say and have never posted on a forum about a subject like this. I know this a "survivors network" but i figure i would get a lot more helpful answers from on here. I've been searching for forums, and came across this one. Last year of this month February i found a lump on the…
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A HA HA For You - Two Ladies Talking in Heaven - Are you Laughing?
Two Ladies Talking in Heaven 1st woman: Hi, Wanda! 2nd woman: Hi, Sylvia! How'd you die? 1st woman: I froze to death. 2nd woman: How horrible! 1st woman: It wasn't so bad. After I quit shaking from the cold, I began to get warm & sleepy, and finally died a peaceful death. What about you? 2nd woman: I died of a massive…
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Need help finding smaller mast. swimsuit
Anyone know where sells smaller sized mast. swimsuits? The 2 places here thst have certified fitters can not find any that sell smaller than size 8 and according to the measurements that it will fit is too big for me - a 4 should fit. Also - do not like one-piece so looking for a tankini. If I can't find a mast. suit I can…
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Sad day
It was a sad day yesterday. My husband's co worker and friend passed away from cancer.Started in his stomach not long after I was dx.So it's been 3 years for him.He had pneumonia in Oct and they found it had spread.Just the other day when he and I were talking,we laughed and laughed that day ribbing my husband. My husband…
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Planned CSN outage
Hello everyone, Between 3:00 and 4:00 Eastern Time this morning, CSN will be taken offline for about 2 hours. Exhaustive efforts were made to find a way to restore all private messaages. I'm not qualified to provide technical details but the bottom line is that all private messages that you sent from September 2009 forward…
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Help! Painful pimply sores after having head shaved! OUCH
My hair started falling out because of the Taxol last week, so I went to get my head shaved. Now I have painful pimply sores all over my head! Eeeouch! Did any of you guys have that or have any great ideas for fixing it? Marty
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BI RADS category 3
Anyone ever get this diagnoses? I am doing my honest best not to think about this being a possible .... I can't even say it. HELP
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PET scan
Onc said little other than he wants me to have a PET scan and will then see me back. I asked him about my lab work and if he was concerned. He said he was not overly worried but it has been 2 years since my last PET scan, so he wants to make sure nothing is missed. Sigh.... Now here is the funny of the day. He was…
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Taxoter & Cytoxan first Treatment Monday
Has anyone taken these drugs? What can I expect? Not sure how to prepare myself for this new journey and How I will be feeling. I know each person is different but are the side effects that bad? I've never had to take any medication and worried about all this posion going into my body...but I know I must do this in order…
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Monthly Check-Up
Just a short post to let you Ladies know how my monthly check-up went today. Stage IV with Bone mets. No aches or pains and all blood tests looking good. Still on chemo drugs; Afinitor 10mg & Exemestane 25mg(generic brand for Aromasin). Side effects: dry mouth, fatigue & shortness of breath(if too much exertion). Still…
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I actually got to do chemo today.
My WBC was a whopping 2! Onc said go ahead with chemo because I'll be doing the neupogin thing...did decadron with this chemo so my energy is pretty good now. Hugs, Linda
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Pink Bus on Tuesday
Ok, now I am a little nervous. My markers doubled and my liver enzymes and alk phos are elevated. Cardiologist NP just called to tell me to stop statin, but she wanted me also to know that alk phos is not usually elevated with statins. I see my oncologist on Tuesday and, of course, Danny is out of town then. Katherine is…
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I had a blood transfusion on Friday.
Apparently, the chemo is not only attacking my WBC it is attacking the bone marrow overall. Which means my RBC, hemoglobin, platelets, etc. have been getting lower and lower too. So the onc said I needed a blood transfusion. I tell my hubby this and he freaks out...after a few hours I found out he interpreted 'transfusion'…
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Modified radical mastectomy and general anesthesia
Tuesday is the day. I hate this. I don't wan't anyone cutting part of my body off. That being said, can someone tell me how I will feel after surgery? I've been "under" before for small things...but never had a surgery like this, or to this extent. Will I feel awake the rest of the day? My family and friends want to visit…
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7 Rules Of Life
* Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present. * What others think of you is none of your business. * Time heals almost everything..give it time. * Don't compare your life to others and don't judge them. You have no idea what their journey is all about. * Stop thinking too much...It's alright to not know the…
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Texasgirl10 update
Dawne saw her oncologist today and will be starting Xeloda on Monday. She will take it daily for 2 weeks then off a week. If you of you are familiar with this please share any advice and wisdom you have. We all know each new step or drug comes with some fear. You are all so wonderful I know you will share anything you know…
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Lymphedema treatment with Active Cancer
My primary doc has referred me to the lymphedema clinic. I requested the referral. About a month or so ago I did finally noticed my effected arm was much larger than the other. It's been 18 1/2 years since the 1st lymph node dissection on level 1 nodes and 14 years since the 2nd lymph node dissection, removing all of level…
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Great News For HER2 Positive Breast Cancer Patients
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved ado-trastuzumab emtansine (Kadcyla) for the treatment of patients with metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer earlier today. HER2-positive disease accounts for nearly 20% of all breast cancers. The new drug, known as T-DM1 during clinical research, is intended for patients…
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Have you heard of Christina Cooks?
I was watching the create channel (one of PBS/American Public Broadcasting channels) and have seen a few shows by a lady who goes by the name of Christina Cooks. To be honest, veganism and herbal remedies are not my thing. However, while watching a show of hers when she cooked with Tempeh, some kind of tofu like product.…
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☼ How Is Your Weather? ☼
I know that "Nemo" is bad on the East coast, so, how are all of you pink sisters doing out there? I've heard up to 2 feet of snow? That is unimaginable! Everyone stay safe and stay warm! Big hugs, Susie