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How do you survive when people you love decide to leave you because you have cancer?
I'm not sure how to express this. I have several friends and family members who have said goodbye. Two freinds I've had for 30 plus years have recently said goodbye to our friendship. I'm very sad and wondering why. The only explanation I have come to understand is my cancer. Has anyone else had this experience?
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Expander complications ?
First time user, please bear with me. I wanted to see if anyone has had any complications from the expanders. I had a b/l mast July 10 for right side ca. My left side has healed well, beside all the fluid built up. My right side not so much. I still have a drain in after 7 weeks, about 4 weeks ago I noticed a red shiny…
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Healing Journeys
Anyone been to one of these? There's one in Sacramento Sept 8-9 and I'm torn. They're supposed to be really good, are free, but it's the whole weekend (you can attend one day only). Would like some feedeback before I commit. Suzanne
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Nipple tattoos, any advice?
In a few months, my new set will be ready for the tattoos. Not sure if I should educate myself on my options to possibly get them done outside of my healthcare plan. My surgeon says that my HMO has a woman who does it for free, but I am hesitant because I want them to be nice. I don't want them generic, but alittle spiffy.…
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Anyone go from implants to tram/diep flap?
Did you start out with implants and then have a tram flap or other using-your-own-tissue reconstruction? Why or what was the reason and are you ok with the results? What would you do different? (((Hugs)))
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Happy Dance for friend
She has had tough time for over a year, misc surgeries, chemo, radiation and chemo-but she just told me she is going back to work part time starting Thursday! so happy she is now well enough to give it a whirl.. Denise
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another game
4 words to make on going story When I was a _________________
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I am so freakin done
I haven't posted in a while. But to recap, I had immediate reconsruction after my bilaral. Neither implant wanted to stay. My body, I guess, had had enough abuse and it did not tolerate intruders. The first one came out in May. I was still on chemo, and the hole still has not closed. 2nd one in July, skin is messed up. I…
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Cancerversary! Yes or no?
Three years ago today I got the phone call and I've been fighting ever since. I've been on chemo or radiation all but 5 months in the last 3 years. I've undergone surgeries,and been put under 13 times. My question is, is it a cancerversary if you're still fighting or only if you're in remission? Regardless, it has been…
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Can't go to Oct. Retreat - Bummer!
As 'older' ones here know I go to Retreats every 6 mnths at Ft. Meade (SD) and get so much from each one. Well this Oct. They are limiting who (and how many) can attend and it is limited to only those who have not attended a Retreat before - so that let's me out. The main purpose of the Retreats (privately funded primarily…
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Pre cancerous breats cancer
My wife was told by an Onc that she has pre-cancerous breast cancer in her left breast. Onc. Said masectomy, or remove tumor and get 37 radiation treatments. Does anyone know if Photon treatment would work as opposed to these two choices? Mike
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Oncologist Appointment
is tomorrow. This is the first one since learning about the newest growth in my lungs (while in the hospital). She did want to have the thoracic surgeon's input on this so I am hoping she got his report. Kinda scared. Yet feeling confident that these 2 doctors will know what to do and when to do it. Crap ... I wish this…
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Please vote
My Grand Niece is entered in the Gerber photo search for 2012. Her name is Aleecia, Seminole Fl. All you have to do is click on vote and put in her name and place.Thanks every one. It is also early enough to enter your baby if you want to. Thanks every one. Your all in my prayer's and thoughts every day. God bless Kay,…
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Lumpectomy vs Mastectomy
I met with my surgeon on Wednesday and she has told me that I have to have a lumpectomy instead of a mastectomy. While I am pleasantly surprised by this, I am also wondering if it means that later on if I will eventually have to have a mastectomy anyway. She is also going to do a lymph node dissection because level 1 is…
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Marathon For The Cause
Hi Everyone, I did a 5K walk today at the Marathon for The Cause. It is held for the Susan Komen Foundation that serves Oregon and SW Washington. It was great fun especially since my daughter was with me and we were able to take my dog along as well. So far this has been my fastest 5K. We completed the course in just under…
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OT - phoenix tattoo
I posted a pic of my survivor stamp on my expression page. I love the design that the artist came up with. Cindy
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Axillary Node Dissection
I'm pretty sure this has been discussed 100,000 times, but I have a question. I have about a 4 or 5 inch incision under my arm from the dissection of my lymph nodes. It has been a couple of weeks since the procedure and the incision still feels like the skin is pulling even though visibly it is not. It isn't red, and I…
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All good that would routine checkup today
Would work came back good, next month I go for a memo bone density in breast ultrasound. I've only had an ultrasound please surgery which is over 4 years ago. This week I'm starting my 5th yrI on tamoxifen
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REFLECTIONS
Well, it's been a year since my diagnosis. What a year it's been! I remember feeling the lump and then the fright that accompanied it. I remember feeling so alone with my feelings at that very moment. My family was sound asleep and I could not wake anyone up. I wouldn't do that to them. I left my bed and headed to the…
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Still crocheting hats for our chemo clinics
I visited my old job today and asked my friend Sherlyn if she needed any more hats. She sells some of them for me to help with my yarn expenses. She told me that she did not need any yet but that she could use some in kid sizes. I asked her why. Turns out a lady in the next office was trying to find a hat to fit her 4 year…
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More Stuff?
I've Been off the boards for awhile, so busy living life! My 1 yr. diagnosis anniversary passed, mammos were clear, so pretty much everything is good, I think. I had a regular visit with my Oncologist last Fri and tomorrow I go in for a transvaginal ultrasound and an ultrasound on my right breast. After discussing some…
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What Next?
I just noticed that the site, What Next, is offered by the American Cancer Society. I don't know how long it has been around, but, was wondering if anyone here participates in that site and if you like it.
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For the second time after my surgury I have a normal mammo
Thanks ladies for coming with me. One complaint was the choclate cookie crumbs lol. I very happy I got a normal one I am so happy.
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Pink Bus request for family member *Baby Whisperer* Thursday
Hi Ladies. I have a family member who was recently told she has breast cancer. She has had biopsy and pet scan, but will not have results until Thursday. She is scared and concerned about what's to come. I told her of this site, and how wonderful you pink sisters are. I know she has been checking out some of the posts, but…
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Stupid question at a company picnic
We had so much KFC fried chicken left after the event that I told them to start taking it home. My beloved site supervisor picked up the tongs and the plastic bags and starting serving it out to each person that wanted some to take home. I told him to get me 2 pieces too. He said "which kind do you want? One breast or…
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Bad luck
I just had a double masectomy last Thursday and seemed to be recovering nicely. I went in yesterday for my pathology report and of course didn't get the news I'd hoped for. I will have to undergo another surgery on one of my breast next week to take additional skin off due to the cancer spreading along the skin tissue.…
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**TEXASGIRL, HOW ARE YOU? HAS ANYONE HEARD FROM HER?**
Has anyone heard from TexasGirl? I am not sure if I missed a post on her status, but I was thinking of her, hoping she was feeling better and doing well. Any word? Hugs
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tram flap
Any advice, recommendations for before or after surgery? I go in Aug 20th. Cindy
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Dancing with NED, except for having osteoporosis...
Although I am extremely happy to report NED on my 3rd year mammogram, chest x-ray and blood work, I am now diagnosed as having osteoporosis. Dr. is quick to suggest IV infusion of Reclast or monthly Actonel pills. Since I have about every side effect that Femara can offer, I am of course reluctant to try these drugs and…
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I 'm gonna love you through it
Hi everyone, it has been a long time since I visited this site. So sad to keep on reading stories about more women diagnosed with this ugly disease. Any way, I just wanted to share the name of this song by Martina McBride, I can't help it, I always cry when I listen to it (I'M GONNA LOVE YOU THROUGH IT). It is like she is…