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Today is Rainbow 4's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope you have a wonderful day filled with lots of fun and surprises! -Jenny
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I've been missing!!!!!
Hey ladies I haven't been on the boards in a while but i see there is a lot of newbies and i would like to welcome you all and i'm so sorry we had to meet like this,I've been getting back to this new normal.I wanted to update you all on me,the last time i posted i think i was complaining about pain in the ribs particular…
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Interesting study about the early stem cell research at Salk Institute
Old theory deserves new look. http://www.labspaces.net/117442/Video__Scientists_use_an_old_theory_to_discover_new_targets_in_the_fight_against_breast_cancer Hugs, Karen
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Today is Taleena's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope you have a day filled with lots of fun and love all around! -Jenny
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Cruella Quit!!!!!!
While this is great, it is a shame that in the capacity of public relations VP, Karen Handel has tarnished SBK for forever. They will always be seen as a part of a politicized pool of organizations now.
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Question for Double Whammy
Hey, Suzanne! You told me you had infections with each chemo cycle. Did they do the round of cultures each time? How long did the fevers last? Would they let you start a new chemo cycle before all fever was gone? Thanks for any more input! Angie
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How to forgive and move on after 12 years
How can I forgive my family for not being there for me when I really needed them ? Cause I need to have a different outlook on going for my check ups mor often?
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RO visit
Saw the RO this afternoon. He is in agreement that the shrinking that has occurred is great news. He, like me, thinks we will want to pursue more treatment options if we do not have further improvement. He says the radiation is not done working yet and he would like to wait 6 more weeks and then do another MRI and decide…
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Need advice about adriamycin
I am 74 1/2 years old and i have been advised to take ACT (Adriamycin/Cytoxin/Taxol). Has anyone my age had this treatment. I am worried about the Adriamycin, in particular, cardiac toxicity. I would appreciate your input. Thanks
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Help to sleep on back comfortably after dbl mastectomy & reconstruct
I am scheduled for double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery for next week. Any suggestions for comfort in sleeping on my back after surgery? I am a belly sleeper and don't know how I am going to keep myself on my back (in my sleep) while healing and while I have the drains in on both sides. Any suggestions will be…
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Komen drops plan to cut Planned Parenthood grants!
NEW YORK (AP) — After three days of controversy, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast-cancer charity says it is reversing its decision to cut breast-screening grants to Planned Parenthood. "We want to apologize to the American public for recent decisions that cast doubt upon our commitment to our mission of saving…
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Komen Stops Giving
Ladies, I read an article that has kinda got my dander up. The Susan G. Komen foundation will not give any more money to Planned Parenthood for exams, mammograms, etc. for the low income and women without insurance to get the care they may need. Why??? The new VP is against abortion so no more money because Planned…
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Enjoy The Super Bowl & Go Patriots!
For those of you that love football, have a great time tomorrow and all I really hope for is a good game! But if the Patriots win, that would make me happy! Hugs, Leeza
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stage 3 cancer and SS disability
I was diagnosed stage 3 and I applied for temporary disability when I realized I would be having 18 rounds of chemo and would not be working all of 2010. After 9 months they agreed that I was disabled but thought I would be better in a year. Had to get a lawyer and now after two year I have a hearing next week. Since chemo…
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I am NOT Miss Daisy any longer
My MO said the MRI showed much shrinkage of the lesions, we are down to 2 from 3 or 4 and 1 of them is .45 cm when it started at 1.25cm while the other is 1.5cm down from 3 cm. Good news is there is minimal swelling so I am able to drive again. She thinks RO will want to wait a bit longer to see if more shrinking occurs…
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Today is ShelbyHome's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope your day is filled with many special surprises and love all around! -Jenny
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I posted Abby's essay.
For those of you who asked to read the essay Abby wrote, it is now posted on my expressions page as a story. Hugs, Linda
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A small collection of pics...a few more..
from my dutch world! (On my expressions page) More to come, I promise!!! Knuffels, Kathi
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Jennifer (grams2jc) -- Results in MRI ??? Can you drive,now ?
Just thinking about you .. Keeping you in positive thoughts, and prayers dear Sister. Strength, Courage and Hope. Vicki Sam
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Cleaning for a Reason--They are legit and I got in!
I saw a lot of discussion on Cleaning for a Reason in Dec when I got my diagnosis and joined this group. I just wanted to let you know they are legitimate and I am SO grateful. The social worker at my cancer center gave me the information on them but said it was hard to get in as there was a lot more demand than…
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Great video
Saw this on facebook http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZwpSwm_4as&feature=youtu.be If that doesn't work it is called What breast cancer is and is not.
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Radiation
starting radiation soon what should I expect? My doctor said I go 5 x a week for 5 weeks. One positive thing my brca1 and 2 test came back negative.
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HAIR GROWING BACK
I am finnished with chemo/rads and my hair is coming back again. I am 66 and my true hair color is salt and pepper. I don't mind the color but my hair is growing 'weird",haha. The top of my head is thick and the sides and neckpart is thinn. Now the "funny" thing is, I have so many cow-licks on the sides it looks too weird.…
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Chatroom
I have registered, logged in etc. and still can't get into a chatroom. Does anyone else have problems with this? Illona
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Today is Contrail's Birthday!
Sending Birthday wishes your way - hope you have a fantastic day! -Jenny
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Sore chest and shoulder 5 months after radiation
I have ovarian cancer that has spread to the lymph nodes in my clavicle, neck and underarm area. I had radiation to this area 5 months ago and now have soreness/pain in the area radiated. My CT scan is also showing plueral effusion in the lung on that side and thickening of the pluera. I would post this in the ovarian…
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DCIS /Decision Overwhelmed
Newbie - learning to navigate this site. Age 60 -Diagnosed with DCIS - Jan 9. Lumpectomy - Jan 18th. Path report - microinvasion PT1mi margins invasive cancer: Negative. Closes distance to margin 5.5 mm from inferior DCIS present New superior margin. Closet distance to other margins < 1mm from lateral inferior and…
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Corset
Bilateral implants - How long after implants until it stops feeling like a tight corset? Seriously, uncomfortable.
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Nipple Tatoo
Recently had nipple reconstruction with skin graph. Next step - tatoo. PLease weigh in on the amount of pain and recovery time? Thank you!
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I will be on the Xeloda train
I definitely have to live on a more organized schedule as this is after meals twelve hours apart! I still haven't eaten yet!! Hugs, Karen oh yes I have to order the bag balm too.....