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Whining a little bit...
I'm very frustrated....I realized a couple days ago that I was released from the hospital for the shingles two months ago! I wish I hadn't come to that realization, because now I'm frustrated and impatient. I expected to be done with this shingles stuff by now. I'm still dealing with nerve activity (numbness, tingles, and…
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A Thanksgiving HA HA
A turkey farmer was always experimenting with breeding to perfect a better turkey. His family was fond of the leg portion for dinner and there were never enough legs for everyone. After many frustrating attempts, the farmer was relating the results of his efforts to his friends at the general store get together. "Well I…
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Hi I'm new
Hi I am new to the site and have a question. I had a bilateral mastectomy on September 21st due to IDC in left breast, stage 1, grade 1, 1.5 cm and lymph nodes clear. Currently have tissue expanders(no fills yet) and started Tamoxifen. My breast surgeon is monitoring the Tamoxifen and has not referred me to an oncologist.…
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Chemo or no chemo?
I was diagnosed with IDC, grade 3, 1.3 cm, estrogen negative and I'm facing radiation treatments. Does anyone else have a similar diagnosis? One doctor also suggested chemo and I'm unsure about that.
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Diet for ER Breast Cancer
Can anyone help with diet for my wife with ER IDC ? Some things I reads say to avoid all soy product, bread, cheese and butter marjarine etc.. It seems like the only things OK to eat or plain chicken breasts, fish and vegatables with no salt, cheese, butter etc... Also our Ocn recommended for her to drink at least one…
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OH MY GOSH!! Where do I start?
I'm in shock at the overwhelming replies full of love, support, encouragement, and so much more. My dear brothers and sisters in pink you have once again given more than you will ever know. I'm doing ok today, yesterday was hard, but today is a new day:) My daughter is coming out at noon and my social worker, and hospice…
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How do I help my husband and mother in law she was just diagnosed with interductal carcinoma insitu
My husband is extremely close with his mother she is a HUGE part of his and our life and as I'm sure with everyone hearing the word cancer just scares the bejesus out of us and my husband is terrified as I'm sure my mother in law is she doesn't know which treatment option is best and has two opinions and my husband is…
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Requesting pink bus for tomorrow
Hi Sisters in Pink, Tomorrow I go for round four of chemo and as most of you know I don't do we'll with it. After my last round I am really dreading going tomorrow and being so sick again. I am worried that like last time I will end up again in the hospital with problems breathing and wish this was just all over. I would…
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CA 29.27
Hi ladies I have not checked in for a while, so I am checking in. I am doing ok. Been on arimidex since 10/10/12. So far my side effects are my right hand goes to sleep all the time, and of course the hot flashes. I had blood work done last week and everything came back good. The dr did a test called Ca29. 27. It is a…
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My wife was recently diagnosed with Stage 2a BC
My beautiful 43 year old wife of 4 years was recently diagnosed with Stage 2A breast cancer in her right breast. She has two lumps (1cm&1.5 cm) and one lymph node under the arm came back positive for non Her2 50% estrogen receptive very agressive BC. All MRIs and bone scans came back negative for cancer any where other…
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My beautiful ornament has arrived!!!
Thank you Ctine for the beautiful ornament. It is beyond perfect. It arrived on Saturday a day after I saw Barbara Streisand at the Hollywood Bowl. She sang a song called "Here's to Life" it was so emotional for meand when I openned your package I broke out in tears remembering her song. The ornament really signifys the…
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Remembering Laurissa....
Our sweet Laurissa passed this year ... her birthday was November 3 I'm very sure she is celebrating with the angels this birthday! Keeping her lovely daughters and family in thoughts & prayers! Jenny
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What questions should I ask surgeon tomorrow am?
after mammo, ultra sound, biopsy-99% sure surgery to remove area that can be seen on ultra sound but not mammo (clip can not be seen either in mammo) so far my list: how long out of work why can't clip be seen? difference in general surgeon vs breast (first time I had general this one breast) I want all susupicious area…
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Need pink bus today!!!!
I'm going for Ct/scan today @1:00 please please please i need all who can to get aboard with me,remember i posted about the bump in the chest wall,I'm having the abdomen,cervical and chest with the IV.I'm sitting on the front seat so i can hear all the laughter you guy's are going to be doing to distract me from my…
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OT - Today is our anniversary
Today my husband and I are celebrating our 47th anniversary. I can not believe that we have been together so long....it seems like only yesterday when we married. He is the love of my life and was my support during my treatment. We went out for lobster dinner and then overdosed on dessert...lol. Hugs, Georgia
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♥~~ Happy Veteran's Day ~~♥
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'WARRIOR' .. definition
One day at a time; Together we fight. With hope as our weapon; We keep victory in sight!
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Thanks to Pat (ppurdin) for my ornament!
I love it! I also appreciate your card and kind words. II can't wait to put the ornament on my tree. Hugs. Roseann
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Newbe
Just was told Thursday I had breast cancer I also have COPD. I go tomorrow for my MRI then following Monday I see surgeon. A little nervous.
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What kind of help will I need after bilateral mastectomy, SNB and reconstruction?
I live alone and am very independent. However I care for two loving big dogs and have been told that I will need help the first few weeks. I have rides to and from hospital but what else will I need?
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Pink Bus tomorrow at 2:00
Off to the surgeon's tomorrow... Denise
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Shingle Shot
I know back when Linda was diagnose with shingle we did have a discussion on the shot to prevent shingles. Has anyone had a shot to prevent shingles since that time? I am on Faslodex and my primary care doctor reply to my wanting it was to "have a note from my oncologist". I just had a flu shot with no problems. Just as…
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OT - Ayse, how are you?
Have I missed any posts? Hope you are well. Sue
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Has Anyone Heard From KathiM?
I have not seen KathiM for awhile? Have I missed something about her?
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Xeloda
I know I do not post often but I read a lot and pray daily for everyone!! I have posted a few times. I am here for my sister who was dx with stage 4 breast cancer with mets to the brain on Feb 1, 2012. She has been on Arimidex ever since her craniotomy and her breast tumor shrunk by half. Here we are 9 months later and saw…
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On tamoxifen 'restarted' period after none for 3 years
How concerned should I be with periods restarting after 3 years of none while on tamoxifen? I was diagnosed with stage 2 infiltrating ductal carcinoma over 3 years ago, ER +, her2neu+, had taxotere and carboplatin x6 rounds, and a year of herceptin. Am on tamoxifen x3 years, and have not menstruated since I started chemo,…
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Today is chickad52's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Sending BIG wishes your way - hope you have a great day! much love, Jenny
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Today is Cat64's Birthday!
Happy Birthday dear Cat! Hope you have a wonderful day - filled with family & friends, lots of cake & presents! ... and a happy, healthy year! much love, Jenny p.s. Cat64 is keeper of our Birthday list - she lets me help out sometimes!
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OT ~~ Colonoscopy UPDATE
Just found out there is a history with colon polyps in my family. (brother) I am so amazed that family members won't share this sort of information until they are pressed for it. I begged my brother to come by for warmth, a good meal and a hot shower. His power has been out for 9 days due to Hurricane Sandy. While we were…
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O.T. "HAPPY DANCE" since yesterday am
MY daughter has been going through custoday battle since Aug! He has no job, failed drugs tests (as his MOM did too), has not done anything the judge said (attend Domestic abuse program, anger management, rehab etc) even got a DWI between courts dates. Has CPS come to our house many times-my daughter of course was cleared…