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Relay for life
First time ever walking in the Survivor Lap but such a great experience to see everyone in our Alaska community area out there with such positive spirits ... we had different live music groups every hour .... it never got dark enough to see the luminaries as we have so much daylight now ... I thought of all of you on this…
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Celebration of Life/Survivor's Day
Greetings Pink Sisters & Fellow Brothers: I wanted to share with you this morning. Olga(New Flower) and I went to Torrance Memorial Medical Center's annual Celebration of Life dinner this past Wednesday, June 6th. It was an evening filled with INSPIRATION, KINSHIP, and genuine THANKS for just being. We were 9 women at our…
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movin' on
Hi all, I haven't been on in a long while. My cancer history is lumpectomy Sept 2011 for IDC Stage I w/ micromets, finished chemo in late Jan 2012, and rads exactly one month ago. The next path is suppose to be meds which from what I've read both here and in researching are horrendous. My impression is that you're…
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Just got biopsy results...
As I suspected, that little spot was positive... Both the onc and the surgeon are saying no surgery to remove it. There really isn't much tissue there so it would be difficult to get clear margins. And they both worry that (like my previous re-excision) it won't heal and I'll just have a bigger hole in my chest. My onc…
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Afraid of reaccurance
I am a 2 year survivor of Stage 2B Breast Cancer. I am 46 years old and scared to death of a reaccurance. Within the last week I see and feel bumps and dimples around both of my nipples. They resemble the orange peel. I am soo afraid. I haven't contacted my dr yet. I don't have insurance anymore and honestly I'm afraid to…
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OT - irony of generic forms
Ok, yesterday I had an appointment with the Gyno. I still have a couple female parts so they have to be check out. I was filling out the generic form they have. First question was the date of your last period? easy 9/2010 because I was diagnosed 10/2010. Before I was so irregular I never knew the answer and I had had my…
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Blog
Every once in a while I post this link. It is a great blog by Hester Hill author of After Breast Cancer. She is an oncology social worker and a 2 time cancer survivor. I find her information informative and trust worthy. Enjoy http://www.bidmc.org/YourHealth/BIDMCInteractive/Blogs/LivingwithBreastCancer.aspx
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940 days, 2500 miles, 4 false alarms, a fiancee, 2 puppies and 7 inches later
940 days, since my diagnosis and I am still in a constant state of Zen. It has its good and it has its bad sides like so much in life. For those who are not familiar with the terms Zen, I feel very alert, very aware of my feelings, my surroundings. Lucky at times to be here, guilty on other occasions that others are not.…
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Covering gray hair
I am 2 months out of chemo treatments my hair is growing back but very gray. Any suggestions, has anyone dyed their hair after treatment?
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New to this forum
Hello all.....I was diagnosed early this year and decided to be aggressive in treatment....bi-lateral mastectomy & immediate reconstruction...I just had my final surgery at the end of April.....I was on the fast track of surgeries, but slow on the mental health side of cancer.... I am in search of mental support on this…
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Breast Cancer News
Hi! Peach Sister (Uterine Cancer) just posting new cancer news for breast cancer patients that was posted on Yahoo. I do not know if anyone saw it yet, so I am posting. Experimental drug offers new way to battle certain breast cancerBy Miriam Falco, CNN updated 5:36 AM EDT, Mon June 4, 2012…
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Double mastectomy tomorrow
Up again in the middle of the nightl. This site brings me comfort. I am going into surgery tomorrow morning and just wanted to say thanks for the support and encouragement that will continue through my recovery and beyond. You gals are wonderful. Keep posting.
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OT. This just made my whole day!
This has got to be one of the cutest little videos ever. For all parents and grandparents or anyone who loves a two year old. Hope you enjoy this! http://www.wimp.com/dancingjive/ Carol
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The mug came...TraciInLA
I had a wonderful suprise when I came home today....the 1 year Cancerversay mug that Traci was kind enough to hand down to me. Not only did she send the mug, but a super sweet card along with Trader Joes Truffle brownie mix, hot cocoa (Ghirardelli's) and a Topping grinder concoction of sugar, chocolate and coffee beans…
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Today is MJJONES453's Birthday!
Sending BIG Birthday wishes your way - hope you have a FANTASTIC day! much love, Jenny
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Update
Just waiting (impatiently) on my physician. My arm is looking awesome and I've had no fever for past 24 hrs. I should get released today on oral antibiotics. Keep your fingers crossed. Katherine says they will be sorry if they don't ;-)
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Today is NewFlower's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Hope your day is filled with everyone and everything you love! Celebrate! much love, Jenny
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Hormone replacement
Who and or why do you have to take replacement? I am on tamoxifen (told not hormone) I am clueless..but told I do not need replacement. I had totally hysterctomy exactly year ago...back on tamoxifen. Just curious.. Denise
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1st Florida Get Together-10-27
OK Ladies.....we have a date for our first Florida meeting. Saturday, October 27th. Haven't decided on the exact location yet, but will be around the Kissimmee / Disney area. Would love to meet as many of you as possible. I'm so excited!! If you'd like to PM me, I would like to exchange phone numbers so we can keep in…
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Interesting news today re cymbalta and post chemo pain (from ASCO)
"CHICAGO -- The antidepressant duloxetine (Cymbalta) appears to cut down on the numbness and tingling associated with taxane or platinum-based chemotherapy, according to clinical trial results. Pain from chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy and its interference with daily life fell significantly with the drug, Ellen…
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low cost/free mammo
http://www.stjosephscares.org/Who_We_Are/Community_Programs/195495 Brought to women by Safeway, Avon, Komen and probably other companies. For people without insurance or with an unaffordable copay. I am not sure if it is only in California, it is part of the "every woman counts" program. With out insurance or any other…
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The Problem was with the marker of the genetic Femara
I had a toxic reaction to it. Thankfully now my eye has quieted down to be normal. I am a different marker so far so good
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MRI results have me very worried help!!!
Hey ladies, i had an MRI May 8 and have waited all month for the results well i got them today there seems to be something in the mastectomy side but not in the scare that showed a spot my Dr. did a ultra sound in the office and told me he think it's left over scare tissue from the radiation still trying to heal well i…
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Hip effusion is back
Well, it never really went away, just less painful for a while. My rheumatologist did more blood work and Wednesday I will have some fluid drawn to be tested and a cortisone shot. Yuk and Yuk, but anything to relieve the pain. I do quickly visit and read some posts but haven't been on for a while. Just been really busy or…
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New to the board
Hi everyone. I am new to the board. I finally got the courage to register with is on line support network. I have a hard time expressing myself. I was diagnosed with stage 3a breast cancer (right breast) on Sept. 19, 2011. (a day before my 38th birthday). I had a partial mastectomy and some lymph nodes removed. I had 6…
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Cancer Walk this weekend
I am on Team for 24 hr cancer walk-first time doing this. Team captain very organized-we all signed up for misc time slots to make sure at LEAST one member of team on track at all times! Should be fun-hope the weather is good.. Denise
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2nd chemo today (6 left)
Don't wanna go!! It's like laying down and letting a truck roll over you! Grrrrrrrrrr. This is the same hospital John and I volunteer at with our Therapy Dog, Charlie. He is bringing Charlie to cheer up the cancer center infusion nurses and patients today while I am being treated. Let me tell you it is a great feeling to…
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Surgery tomorrow
My bi-lateral w/reconstruction is tomorrow morning.I have to be at the hospital at 5am. I have a good case of nerves going this morning. I have been through my chemo and still feeling tired from that, hope I am strong enough to do this. Hope that my pathology comes back clear, TNBC. So many thoughts running through my…
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I told my daughter finally
I just don't know why I wasn't able to tell her up until now. She lives 3 hours away and remarried and had another baby and seemed to want to live it this go-round without me. I was very much involved in her life when she was married before and had 2 of my grandchildren. How I loved those times! But when she moved, she…
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I am soooo stupid!
After recovering from shingles and a bacterial intestinal infection, today I played cat whisperer and picked up the sweetest, most loving cat (Dr. Jekykl) who ever lived. Dr. Jekyl was purring and giving me sweet eyes and then bit the crap out of me. What makes it even smarter on my part is that I have been warned by the…