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AngieD...how's your skin holding up?
I hope you're still only a little pink...or better no color at all. Hugs, Linda
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I posted a photo.
Hi, On my last day of rads, the techs asked if I wanted to keep my mask. Abby, my daughter, had been curious about it. So I said yes. I've posted a photo of her wearing it on my expressions page. Hugs, Linda
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Breast pink and warm on FIRST day of Rads??!!??
I had my first radiation treatment yesterday and had been told by the RO that it would be several weeks before I would have any reactions, if I ever did. Well, yesterday afternoon when I went to put on more pure aloe vera gel as directed, the lower part of my treated breast was pink. (I used the gel for several days before…
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canker sores and tendonitis
Hi, I'm new to this site and as an information junkie, have appreciated the resources shared for many of the issues plagued by those with cancer. I thought I'd share a couple of mine, one for canker sores. don't have to tell you how bad the cankers are from chemo. someone else receiving chemo shared with me a remedy she…
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Hello Pink Sisters
It's been a while since I've been on CSN. I do communicate with a lot of the gals on FB, but have a hard time getting on to CSN. This evening has been a breeze-cant believe I havent been knocked off yet. I always think about you gals. Heard from Sunrae the other day and must get back to her. I see that Cypress Cynthia…
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Humorous Events
Because laughter is healing and relieves stress, do we all have something we can look back on that was a bit humorous? My story is that I stuck my cell phone down in my bra one day when I had too much to carry at the library. After I sat down, I couldn't find my phone and went to the librarian (a young man) and asked him…
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Today is LadyParvati & TJHay's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR SANDY & TJ HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! May you both have a day filled with extra special blessings! *Missing both of you, hope you are doing well! ♥ Cat
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Hi All I'm scared and need my pink sisters again please help.
My History Dx June 2010. Chemo every three weeks 6 rounds from June to Oct. Mastectomy right side Nov 1 2010. Rads for 6 weeks ending the end of Jan 2011. I was burned very very bad. Had trouble breathing during rads about middle ways through to end. That cleared up after rads. Went on Aromasin for 9 months couldn't take…
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Ding. Ding. Did you hear that?
The timer has gone off, and I'm done. You can take my brain out of the oven and let it cool for a while now... No news on the CT scan yet. I think the onc must have put a different priority on it... Hugs, Linda
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lighting a candle for all
I am lighting a candle for all and any who need it. There are so many sisters here that are dealing with such big issues. We have a sister facing hospice, many other with mets, many facing tests, surgery, chemo, rads. And of course all of us have faced cancer. Some, like me, are with NED but still there are fears of will…
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Seroma
Quick run down: bilateral on 7/9, previous lumpectomy with 33 radiation treatments on the right. Drains removed at 7 days, postop infection in right requiring readmission and another drain and antibiotics. Got that handled and now I have a seroma (2nd drain removed at day 7) that had been needle drained twice for 105 mls…
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VickiSam-missed your joke of the week
I know I can sure use a new joke this week....lots going on with everyone.. Make us smile VickiSam!!! (i really put you on the spot!lol) Joyce
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Joke for Friday .....
... One evening a Husband, thinking he was being funny, said to his wife, "Perhaps we should start washing your clothes in 'Slim Fast'. Maybe it would take a few inches off of your butt!" His wife was not amused, and decided that she simply couldn't let such a comment go un rewarded. The next morning the husband took a…
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Natly15, BellaLuna, and Olga, THANK YOU!!
Sandy, thank you so much for the card and beautiful earrings - Ines, thank you so much for the card and wonderful words of encouragment - Olga, thank you so much for all the cards, words of encouragment and just being you:)! You have no idea how much it meant to me and how every card came at just the right time, times I…
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Pink Bus for MissRenee!
Tomorrow, our dear, sweet Miss Renee is having mastectomy. The pink bus needs to roll! I want to bring hometown goodies, Tomato pie, turkey joints, fried dough, cannoli'sfrom Florentines, half owns from Gingerbread House. and a box of dark chocolate covered cherries. Sue
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Medical Alert Bracelets
I'm responding to the post that Pammy put on here awhile back regarding the Medical Alert Bracelets. I purchased mine at QVC. It is the one from laurenshope.com, but got it on sale for $37.50. Now just have to remember to wear it. It is very elegant and beautiful, and doesn't look or feel cheap. Am very pleased with it.…
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Gabe N Abby Mom...Linda
CONGRATS on finishing your brain rads today!!!!!!!!! Very, very happy for you...I, personally, couldn't wait until mine were finished....and you had 5 more than me....please rest as much as you can....like I need to tell you this...I'm just so glad it's over for you.....have you received your scan results yet? Praying for…
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Need advice from all my mastectomy gals--scheduled for Friday--YIKES!
My husband and I saw my surgeon today. He wants to do a left-side mastectomy on Friday. When I asked about doing both--he was strongly against it. His reasoning: he said we are in the "cancer-fighting mode" right now and doing the disease-free side as well only adds to the possibility of complications/infections that are…
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can't click on private message..
What am I doing wrong? I want to private message someone and can't get it to work. Any help please.... Diana
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asking for the power of the pinks...
First, after today I will only have two days left of rads!!! And I am at half dose of decadron.... Second, I had a great visit with the rads onc yesterday. He talked about a possible procedure that we might be able to use (if we find an effective chemo) on the mets to the medistinal lymph nodes. I really like having…
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rash under arm and on chest
Has anyone experienced a rash and bumps under your arm and near the incision? I know we have had a bad heatwave, but it is only under one arm, and not the other. I called my cancer center Friday, and no one returned my call---yet.
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Need emotional help dx w/tnbc
I only turned 40 last November and was dx with tnbc back on 6/28/12, and I am going through a really hard time. I have done all my research and know what is ahead of me, but I find it hard to plan for the future when I don't know if I will have one or not. According to my surgeon I am a clinical 2/3 cat 3. MRI and CT scan…
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hesters blog brain mets
Brain Mets 8/2/2012 (1:01:50pm)Tags: noneComments: (0) I do know this is a terrifying topic, but there is actually some "good" news. Most of us are aware the breast cancer can spread to the brain, that some breast cancers (most frequently those that are Her2 positive or triple negative) are more likely to do so, and that…
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The sweetest gift I ever received.
I haven't been volunteering at our local animal shelter since diagnosed in May 2012. My friends just brought me a present. Apparently over the course of weeks they saved any fur that was groomed off of the rescue dogs, laundered and dried it in the sun, packed it in zippered bags and stuffed a pillow with it. On the…
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tamixofin = thirst and frequent urination?
I starated Tamixofin as well as Vitamin D supplements a week ago. Since then, I've been up nightly having to urinate at least hourly and extremely thirsty. Has anyone had experience with this? Is this a common effect of the Tamoxifin and/or Vitamin D? I've taken Advil PM to help me sleep in the past, but the teaching sheet…
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anyone need breast forms?
i have a pair of breast forms i have no use for i had reconstruction , one is size 6 other one is size 7 if any one would like to have them send me your information and i will mail them out to you. teresa
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MRI biopsy positive--please help me with what to ask surgeon tomorrow
Well, I was crying for myself before I read dear Carol's post, then crying with her, now crying for both of us. Just got a call from my surgeon's nurse--MRI-guided biopsy done last week is again positive for invasive ductal carcinoma. I'm numb. I've been on Faslodex injections and Zometa infusions since January when they…
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Changes in skin after chemo and radiation
Since I've completed chemo and radiation, my face, forehead, and neck have a rash that I cannot get rid of. The dermatologist says its exzema. Usually something helps with exzema, but nothing is helping with this. I don't use soap b/c I have sensitive skin. Has anyone else experienced this? Thanks for your help.
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working during chemo
Hello everybody, I am new here. Was diagnosed with breast cancer a month back. Had a lumpectomy. triple negative. Starting chemo tomorrow. I am a dentist. I was wondering if I can work through the chemo atleast part time or it is better to stop working for sometime as it could be stressful. My treatment schedule is 4…
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OT~Fauxma is that your house!
Every time I see your picture come up I say what a beautiful house. I'm partial to Victorian and I love it. Wanda