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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…
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Depression, Loss of Appetite and Tamoxifan? Is there a link?
Hi, Ladies, It has been a while since I have been on the site. I started working this past week,which is tiring in itself, but I have had questions about Tamoxifan for a while. I asked my oncologist about the body pain, fatique, and weight loss. I feel horrible because she basically ignored what I was saying by singing the…
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What Next??
I signed up on this site. I don't get it.. How do you navigate this site. Why does it have to be complicated like that. They should use the Kiss, method ( Keep it simple stupid )
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radiation side effects
I am due to start radiation in a few weeks and currently have an expander in place following a single mastectomy. I was wondering how other women with expanders faired in regards to skin thickening, encapsulation, etc. Also, have others experienced fatigue from radiation? I have heard various reports on this. Thank you!
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post chemo effects
I am six weeks post chemo. I had 4 rounds of A/C and 12 rounds of Taxol and finished mid-July. My bone and joint pain is fading, my energy is coming back, and I have a full head of hair again, but in the past couple of days, my eyelashes and eyebrows have fallen out, and my nails are numb and turning black. Does anyone…
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I rang the bell today!!!
Since Jan 10 2012: 20 weeks chemo--CHECK Lumpectomy---CHECK 30 Radiation treatments--CHECK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (At my center, you get to ring a bell when finished plus I got a ball cap and certificate) I'm tired, well cooked, still in the process of losing a big toenail, and have some neuropathy in my feet. HOWEVER, my…
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Onco office visit is done
Couldn`t understand why I was seeing him since I saw another onco in practice I told him insurance will pay for you not her now.lol I am now back on the brand name femara do to the side effects. Now they want to give me denosumab. It seems to be the same like Zometa.Now come the mammo on thursday. Plus the new onco wants a…
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2nd dose of Doxil today
Good morning dear pink warriors, I'm back from CO and refreshed from the wonderful mountain air. I spent over 20 hours at the top of pikes peak on Sunday for the international hill climb, I was 13,000 feet or higher:) Now today back to reality with my feet on the ground and heading to my second dose of Doxil:( I hate going…
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~~ What's Everyone Doing For Labor Day Weekend? ~~
This is our last long weekend for Summer and wondered what everyone was doing over the Labor Day Holiday. Boating, going to a party, having a bbq, just laying around home and relaxing..what are your plans?Happy Labor Day Weekend
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Never heard of this one!!!!
This is something I've never heard of....my sister in law had a bilateral mastectomy with tram flap reconstruction on Monday.....(she lives in NJ..I'm in NC) she called me yesterday...I couldn't believe what she told me.....they used leeches yes, I said leeches, on her "new" breasts to keep the blood flowing in all the…