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Unexpected Enjoyment in a Mastectomy Bra and Prosthetics
I had a BMX on 1/11/11 and I have been unable to wear a bra since then... A few weeks ago, I went to order new LE gloves and LE sleeves from a local mastectomy boutique. They remembered me from back in 2011! I had bought one bra and a set of lighweight foam-like prosthetics. Because of pain issues, I never got to wear…
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Oh I forgot to mention in Braved It--Shaved It
I forgot to tell you friends something. After I got my head shaved I went home. I waited for my husband to come home for lunch. He did and he had gone and had his head shaved too. What a guy!!! How supportive and caring was that. I cried.
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Today is e-hope's Birthday!
Hope you have a great day - filled with lots of fun and tons of surprises! Happy Birthday! -Jenny
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Wishing all of my pink sisters a happy and healthy 2013!
Be safe this holiday and have fun! Happiest of New Year's to everyone! Hugs, Kylez
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Update: Pink Sister Soiree in Santa Monica, CA
I have Good News to share: Our Pink Sister Soiree in Santa Monica, CA was a HIT! Debi met up with Olga( New Flower), Traci( TraciLA), Theresa( Faith, Hope & a Little Bit of Chemo) and myself at Huckleberry Bakery/Cafe for brunch! The food and bake goods were tremendous! We caught up with one another, shared stories and…
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Low blood pressure and breast cancer
I am a new member, having being diagnosed with breast cancer in August 2012. I had a lumpectomy in October, and my nodes and lines were clear. The bad part of my cancer is that I am a triple negative patient. I started my chemo treatment in November and have finished 3 treatments of AC, to complete the fourth at the end of…
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Have a wonderful New Year pink sisters!
Praying for a cure in 2013!
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Debi.18 is in SoCal, Come Join us for Brunch!
Dear Sister Pinks: Debi.18 is in town! Come join us for brunch on Saturday, December 29th at 11:30 am at Huckleberry's in Santa Monica, CA. Address is as follows: Huckleberry 1014 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401 310 451-2311 Here is the link:…
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Low platelets
Has anyone had severe low platelets? My dad is in hospital for GI bleed from low platelets. Even though they have given him platelets, they can't keep his platelet count up.
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Nipple tattoos
I seen my surgeon today I have decided to have the tattoos done I've had so many surgeries done don't want anymore and I am numb on both sides anyway. She showed me the colors she would like me to get on the color chart it's like picking out house paint colors lol . Anyway any one choose this and are you happy with the…
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I'm curious? What kinds of emotions did you feel when you had your port removed?
Monday (12/17), I get my port out. Yea! A year ago at this time, I was preparing for my first biopsies, which eventually led to my diagnosis. When I was told I had cancer -- on the left side, I had infiltrating lobular carcinoma; on the right, ductal carcinoma in situ. Initially, the DR thought I might get by with just…
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anyone know what bone mets feels like
Hi everyone! I am new to the discussion board. I was wondering if anyone can tell me what bone mets feels like? In July 2011 I was diagnosed with a 5.2cm mass, it attached but did not penetrate the chest wall, It did spread to the skin and only 1 node was positive. IDC er/pr-, her2+++, stage 3a. I did 12 weekly doses of…
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What Are You Doing For New Year's Eve & Are You Making Any New Year's Resolutions?
Are you going out for New Year's? Staying home? How are you celebrating? And, how about those New Year's resolutions? Are you making any? I wish all of you a Happy and Healthy New Year! Love, Susie
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All is good :)
The breast dimpling is scar tissue that is contracting. That was a scare. Just wanted to update you pinks. Hugs, Wanda
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Little bit of info about the Shingles Vaccine I found
Which people should not get shingles vaccine or should wait? Return to topA person should not get shingles vaccine who: * has ever had a life-threatening allergic reaction to gelatin, the antibiotic neomycin, or any other component of shingles vaccine. Tell your doctor if you have any severe allergies. * has a weakened…
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Chenheart? have you heard from her?
I wonder how she is doing and do not see recent posts. I know it has been a hard year for her. As one of my first connections on this board, I think of her often.
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Post treatment anxiety
It has been awhile since I've written much, everything is going well, according to plan. I am 18 mos out from diagnosis and know that I am lucky, but don't feel complete, yet. Surgery has been my treatment plan with a few lumpectomies followed by a double mastectomy and reconstruction. I am still pretty sore. We are all…
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terms and abbreviations...
Another post on the CRC board...from trainer...GREAT info!!!! As a fairly new Semicolon, I'm still trying to get a handle on all the shorthand used in messages here. So I was pleased to find this list of terms and abbreviations on The Colon Club site. If you see any errors in this list, please point them out. Hope this…
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Update on my process and new Oncologist(sorry long)
I began this journey at a major cancer center in my area, (Orlando), MD Anderson, thinking they are so renoun they would be the best. My surgeon was ok enough, but if you recall, I had a less than encouraging experience with him and the 2 oncologists thru that center, as far as making me go on wild goose chases to get some…
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numbness
I have developed severe numbness in my left hand. Has anyone experienced this kind of side effect from chemo? It is very hard for me because I am a guitarist that has been playing for 47 years. I used to play semi-professionally but now I just played in church. I love music and playing guitar was a very important part of…
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Ca27.29
Hi ladies happy new year to each and everyone. Hope it is a Happy Healthy New Year for all of us. I had a second Ca27.29 test done yesterday and got the results this morning. My score went up from 10.8 in November to 17.1 yesterday. Should I be concerned about this. I would really appreciate any info people have. I am…
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Abbreviations
I think I remember this once before but isn't there somewhere that will tell what all the abbreviations stand for? Could someone please share that with me? THANK YOU Pat
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Just Diagnosed with invasive mammary carsinoma with tubulo-lobular features
I was diagnosed two days ago. Decided on a bilateral mastectomy to take place mid-Dec. Never been sick or had any type of surgery. I am lost on what to expect. I decided to go on my planned vacation in early December. My family continue speaking about reconstruction at the time of the mastectomy. I am trying to learn as…
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Got the results on line for MRI 12/27
Unfortunately, what I was expecting. There is increased metabolic activity in L3/4, 4/5, L5/S1, as well as in the T/ spine. Term used is 'worsening'. It is what was expected, but I was still hoping for arthritis instead:)) So I will still go fishing next week with my family at Lake Mead, it is warmer than here. My mobility…
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Neuroendocrine breast cancer - spread to other other parts, need any help you can share
My wife got rare form of breast cancer - i.e neuroendocrine tumor in breast with sarcomoid component 2 years back. She went through chemo+radition masactomy. Now cancer recoccured spread to other parts of body like liver, lungs and bone. It is very aggressive cancer with neuroendocrine features. She is going through…
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I saw the doc today.
He thinks the shingles are back, and both ears are infected. So I have antibiotics and an anti viral. Hopefully, we caught the shingles early enough and there will be less pain. I'm kind of bummed about it and very very tired of all this. Even so, I wish us all a healthy and happy 2013. Hugs, Linda
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Do you still have your titanium chip/clip in?
I think I have read on this site where some of you still have the titanium chip or clips in your breast. I wondered why you would still have it in. I had one placed in me to mark where the tumor was, but, it was removed during my lumpectomy, which it should have been. I guess my question is, why would or do you still have…
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Now that we can post pictures again...THANK YOU, Mariam!
I was so frustrated not to be able to post a picture when my surprise package from mariam_11_09 arrived last week...but now I can finally share my fabulous dancing flamingo! Check out my Expressions page. A picture doesn't quite do him justice, because he actually dances when you shake him -- I can't get our kids (ages 14…
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Santa Claus ran over me today YIKES! <('o'<)
Yes, Santa Claus! Can you believe it? My hubby and I went to the mall today because we still had some last minute shopping to do, and, thought we could fight the crowds. It was super busy, but, we were determined to get finished so we just kept plodding along, in this store, pick it up, go to that store, get that and so on…
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Finally discharged by the surgeon
It only took 11 post-op visits (plus an additional surgery) but I've finally been discharged by my surgeon, back on to my regular annual mammogram/annual appointment with her schedule. However, I did learn something significant: my questionable mammogram that started this crazy journey may have been caused by trauma to my…