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Hello everyone just checking in.
Just wanted to say Hi .I Pray everyone is doing ok.I have never forgot your kindness when I was going through Breast Cancer.I am doing ok for now.I have worked hard and lost 66 pounds since Cancer.I am feeling much better.My yearly mamo. and checkup is next month.I just found out about our dear Laurissa.That broke my…
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Revlon 5k Run/Walk: In Honor of Fallen Warriors, Present Warriors
I am reeving up for the Revlon Run/Walk this Saturday, May 12th in Los Angeles. I have been training and plan to run the course. This is my 2nd year and I feel compelled to go and pay tribute to the fallen Warriors and present Warriors. Wish me luck! Oh, and a Happy Mother's Day to all!
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how long do we have
hi i would like to know how much longer do we have. Here is the back story. my aunt was diagnosed stage 4 breast cancer in January 2011 with mets to lymph nodes under right arm, bones, lungs and spline. also she was born with cerebral palsy and epilepsy .she was put on femara and it worked until December when we noticed…
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mastectomy
mastectomy right breast, never have been sick or in hositpal until breast cancer, i am 58 years old, my nerves are shot! any advice out there.
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How is Katie17
Does anyone have word on Katie17? Her surgery was this past Thursday.
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What the What?
No wonder we have so much trouble getting onto the site these days with all that spam crap going on. SHAME on anyone who would abuse this site and interfere with someone getting the emotional support they need at such a stressful time in their life!
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Today is KMS3566's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR KAREN HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Wishing you all the best on your special day & throughout the year! ♥ Cat
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First time poster
Hello all! This is my story. I am 42 married with a 4 & a 6 1/2 year old. 1 year ago today I had a hysterectomy for a condition called adenomyosis. My uterus was swollen from scar tissue from 3 abdominal surgeries (2 being c-sections)& I tried 6 months of lupron that didn't work. It was a big surgery, I was cut hip to hip…
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new here and have all the 3 symptoms-scared-alone and lost.
Hey everyone! Im so glad I found this site as Ive been going thru alot myself but I found my lump last Jan,2012 and had a lumpectomy on April 25,2012.Im getting my stitches and staples out Monday. I havent started radidation yet but expect it soon.Im ready as I want to get better. This is a emotional roller coaster as I…
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Lost myself for a while...
...to the darkness of depression compounded by some pretty extreme fatigue. When I finally realized what was going on, I got a prescription and have been seeing a counselor at the treatment facility. I have a couple of projects to wrap up at work, and then I'm taking a leave of absence. I'm planning to spend the summer…
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bad news
just found out yesterday, cancer moved into my head (lower brain). I had for weeks headache and very bad dizzy spells. Told my onco about it and he was so sure it could not been cancer. Anyways I insisted to have a Ct Test and voila I have cancer in a different place. He did put me on steroids right away which helps the…
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OT - Grand daughter
This may not sound like much, last night my grand daughter came over to me, took my hands and said " help me". This was a first for her. She has been mostly non verbal till 2 years ago. She is 8 and has autism. I almost cried! I just had to share. Cindy
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outrageous comments
Ok, let me preface this with the fact that I truly don't think she was trying to be cruel. A co-worker, that has actually helped me out a lot during and after treatment, told me the other day that I should hurry up and get my reconstruction done so I don't look like a boy anymore. I had talked to her some about possibly…
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surgery
Saw the surgeon and plastic surgeon today. I will have a bilateral mastectomy on May 21st or 25th. We will get the day nailed down. I will have no reconstruction now or anytime real soon. Not happy but it has to be done. Maureen
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Anastrozole
Hi, I have been on anastrozole for two months and am feeling awful. At first I thought it might be the after effects of coming off of prednisone. I was put on that for my lungs from one of the many side effects I had from taxotere....which is a whole other conversation! :( but when I actually looked up the drug and it's…
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Oncotype Dx Score of 19 - What to do? Chemo/No chemo
I am 46 and recently was diagnosed with Stage I, IDC. I had dense tissue and many calcifications in both breasts. My maternal grandmother had breast cancer at 43. I had two biopsies; one cancerous and one calcifications. I do not have genetic mutation/BRCA. I opted for bilateral mastectomy, which I had in early February.…
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Today is JennyTwist's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR JENNY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! May your special day be filled with Love, Joy & Happiness and hoping all of your wishes come true! ♥ Always, Cat *You have touched my life & so many others with your kind words & loving ♥. You truly are an…
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Today is TawnyS's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR TAWNY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Best wishes to you on your special day & throughout the year! ♥ Cat
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Today is 2XRound's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR 2XR HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE!!! Wishing you Health, Happiness, & Love on your special day & Always! ♥ Cat
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any had hives or unexplained bruising from tamoxifin?
I have had unexplained bruising on both legs and also have hives after 5 months on tamixifin .... local gp dr put me on prednisone for ten days to try to clear it up ... didnt help will try to call oncologist office in Anchorage to see if this is an allergy to the tamoxifin and if so why did it not happen sooner getting…
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Caregiver stressed out
Hi Everyone, I am glad I found this site. I am a 54 yr old man and my wife who is 56 has Breast Cancer. I am mostly the sole care giver and Im about to loose my mind. In 2001 we lost our 14 yr old daughter which I believe started Lindas illness. She was very depressed and was diagnosed in 2003 with Breast Cancer. We went…
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I FINALLY heard
"you are N E D"! How sweet it is .... I saw my new oncologist and he had encouraging words to say. He said "you are a healthy young woman". He did a thorough exam and could not find anything wrong with me. I am set for a CT scan .... he says there is no need for a PET Scan because the lung nodules will not be seen on that…
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OT - totally awesome video
Not related to BC, but this rocks! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihGCj5mfCk8
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not strong enough
Hi everyone. I am half way through my chemo and as good as that sounds, I just cant face the fact of having to go through it all again. This is seriously taking everything I have, and I have no more to give. I was hospitalized over the weekend. I was in such a bad way that I wouldnt of cared if the walls all fell in on me.…
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Trip To Chicago. YAY!!!!!
Just want to let you Ladies know that I will be out of touch with y'all for 5 wks.,due to the fact that I will be up around Chicago,IL. Little town of Wauconda to be more specific. Driving up early tomorrow morring to see June's Mom while she recovers from hip surgery and other health issues. Would like to know if there…
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my soulmate passed away 5 weeks ago....
not sure how this works my first time on this site...thought i would try to find a support group to chat with. My husband Paul my soulmate passed away 1 week after his 68th birthday after a long 2 yr battle with breast cancer / was diagnosed with Brain tumors christmas eve 2011 and passed away March 18 2012....my life is…
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Please PRAYERS now for Texasgirl10
Dawne had been admitted to the hospital after her PET scam. The cancer is worse and she has blood clots on the left side, I am assuming lung and heart she just told me left side. She also has a lot fluid in her stomach. Dr.R is very worried she said. Dawne is scared as we all would be. She ask me to post this so please,…
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What the heck is this?
Hi pink sisters has anyone experienced this. Lately, my left nipple has been kind of itchy so I figure I need extra lotion vaseline etc. A few days ago my left nipple was itching something fierce and then my breast so I took my t-shirt and rubbed away. My nipple and breast felt tingly so I went to look in the mirror. I…
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Quilt and hair story
I was out and about with a friend (endometrial cancer survivor) this morning. One of our stops was a quilt store. So there we were, having fabrics cut by a woman wearing a pink ribbon. And yes, she was a bc survivor - and I must tell you all that she is a 4-year survivor of Stage III bc. Yahooie! She has lymphedema and…
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Relay Foe Life -- New Bern, N.C.
Ladies, I apologize for taking so long to reply about my relay experance on Friday,April 27,2012. Let me start off by saying that we made it all the way around for the Survivors lap, then the wife and I had to rest. We had a great time there and put our hand prints on the piece of canves for survivors. Even saw last years…