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Ode to My Breast
I found out this week that despite a lumpectomy, chemo and surgery to further clear margins, I must now have a mastectomy to remove my breast - June 1, 2011 is the date. I wrote this poem last night in an effort to come to terms with it all. Ode to my breast... We first met when I was nine Small at first and then quite…
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~Asking for prayers and positive thoughts for my daughter~
I have struggled with sharing this because my daughter is so private and some of you know her from face book. I am asking that if you are my friend on fb that this not be mentioned there. My daughter is facing a biopsy of her thyroid this coming Thursday as they found several lumps in her thyroid and the ultra sound looked…
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Arimidex and Fibromyalgia
Arimidex and Fibromyalgia. Anyone have any side affects such as itching?
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Confused by news today, can you all help a bit?
I never thought I'd be seeking out these forums but a few hours ago my Mom called and said she's been diagnosed with stage 5 breast cancer and is planning on surgery next week to see if it's spread to the lymph nodes. Being who I am, I broke down a bit, left work for the afternoon because I couldn't sit there sniffling and…
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Pain
I am finnished with chemo and radiation but I still have for another 7 month herception treatments. My bones and joines are really hurting now. I asked my onc about it and he didn't seem too worried about it. I did really good with chemo (never got sick) or radiation and now when I thought I was finnished with the worst my…
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My appointment to oncologist Wednesday.
I had uterus cancer in Oct. had surgery and was early stage so no other treatment was needed. Unfortunately soon after I had breast cancer, once again had surgery a lumpectomy. The results, were clear lymph nodes were negative. The tumor size was 2.1 very early stage 2 and it was grade 3. I was er+ pr- and her2-. I have an…
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All good news on Breast MRI!
I received great news, MRI was fine. That information was given to me by phone by surgeon's Nurse. Went I received the written report ( the letter from the hospital, not from rad) it said to have a mamo in 4 months. Does that sound right? I see my onco the end of Ferbruary and plan on asking him about it, just thought…
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Has anyone heard this song by The Verve - "The Drugs Don't Work "? It is emotional!!!
Hi sisters -- I sometimes visit other forums here, and I came across a post that listed a song. This singer wrote this song for his dad who died of cancer, and the lyrics brought tears to my eyes. And I thought of all the people we have lost here on this forum. My favorite part is when the song says "I know I'll see your…
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head is spinning
Found a hard section of dense tissue during a self exam and it was painful so when it didnt goaway for a week I went to my regular Dr. He did an exam and found a small pea sized lump, sent me for mammogram. I had that today and while waiting the tech said Dr requested I have an ultrasound so I did and the Dr even came in…
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Update on friend
Thank you everyone for all the prayers! I promised updates on my friend when I asked for your support and wanted to fill you in on the latest. She has now had her skin graft to close the wound and is doing well. They were able to get and use cadaver skin so she didn't have to use the skin from her thigh and is therefore…
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Clinical Trial question
I have a question my Dr is wanting to go to Indy to talk with the Dr up there to see if I would qualify for Clinical Trial for my cancer. I would like to know if anyone has done anything like this. I do not know what to expect if I would have to stay up there and how long and how many time I would have to go back. I am…
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Pink Bus for VickiSam -- Thursday, 1-19-12
Finally, somebody else gets to drive! VickiSam is always in the driver's seat:). So, since this is a "thingy" removal, only 10 percent chance of it being something yukky, this could be a really FUN bus outing. I know Vicki likes her appletinis and since that's a standard pre- op drink, I'll bring those, leave the brownies…
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Adventures in chemo
Adventures in chemo! I love adventures, and Tuesday had some to take my mind off my first day of chemo (A/C). First, I had to have a Mugascan to measure heart ejection rate, before I could get one of the drugs. After they took some of my blood to mix with the isotopes, i walked out in the hall for water, and there was a…
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Update
I had my appointment with the radiation oncologist yesterday (same one I used 2 years ago with the bc). He tapped into the hospital website and showed Kevin and me the computer images from the CT, bone scan, MRI and PET scan. Looks like T-12 is fully involved and parts of L-1. The "numerous metastatic foci" that showed on…
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I'm trying not to freak out!
I went in and had my mammo last Friday. I did not hear anything so I thought no news is good news. I had an appointment with my med. onc. today. I asked him if he had gotten any results yet. He said he would check while I was changing for my exam. When he came back he did the exam and said that he could not feel anything…
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beyond mad
I am so tired today. I want to sleep it is 1;00 what am a suppose to do. I want so much to have this house and only type this words once. God forgive me. I am so angry. I can't sit on the sofa and I can't get up, I have one place I can sit. Help me me. Does this get any better. I want to take my son out of for a walk I…
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Biopsy results in
It is good news. The sample taken was begnin. I have to go in for a new baseline in June. The surgeon stated that when he got the sample for biopsy he was able to remove most of the microcalcifications as well. So there will be a few left but at least we know that the treatment hit a home run. We will say we got a grand…
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Please tell me about my 3 piece poster's location
Ladies, can I get a location on my 3 piece poster? If you need addresses to forward it to, please let me know and I will PM you another address. Just wondering where my precious pieces are. I CAN'T wait to frame them and have you all in my life. BIIIIG Hugs!! Ayse
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Friend found out she had cancer yesterday
Hello everyone, I have been questioning God why I had to have breast cancer not once but twice. Why I had to put my life on hold not once but twice. Why did the doctor make the mistake and leave breast tissue that would cause this to all come back and me have to go to doctors, have surgery, treatments ..etc... Why oh why??…
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Need the Pink Bus in Houston Friday...........
OK--gang-- Can I have the pink bus for my lumpectomy on Friday?!?!?! So ready for this to be over-- the last few weeks have dragged on.... I have spent a lot of time on this board in the last few weeks--you all have been so helpful with your comments & knowledge for us "newbies in a club no one wants to be in"!!! I will…
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~~ In Memory Of Lisa, Our Moopy ~~
A year ago today we lost an angel on earth. I miss you Lisa... From your favorite little kitty, ♥ Noel
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Where words end
Ladies, some of you know me and know that while I love the power of words, I sometimes like to go where words end and give extra support by surprising someone who may be going through a very tough time. If you are interested in being a part of these random acts of supportiveness, you can email me at my private email…
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I had my mammo today
I had my mammo today.I was put through the wringer.Lots of pics.Especially on my left side where the cancer was. The techs even went back and took one more pic on my bad side.When they do that it's scary. I waited and waited.Finally the 2 who took care of me said I am good to go and no more mammos for a year.It would have…
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Hysterectomy from side effects of BC meds????
Just curious of how many here have had hysterectomy due to meds..Wondering if HIGH %.. Denise
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Soy-free nurtition bars
I had HER-2 positive breast cancer, and have completed year 1 of 5 of Femara. My oncologist does not want me to consume soy. I have been extremely fond of Zone nutrition bars, especially the strawberry yogurt, but the Zone bars use soy. Does anyone have any suggestions for yummy soyless nutrition bars? Thanks for your…
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Hi Heatherbelle
Hi Heatherbelle, Just wondering how you and your family are doing? I miss you posting on the boards.
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4 years this week it all started
I just realized the date and year..of course..and my journey with BC started exactly 4 yrs ago...been clear sailing once I had my hysterectomy (due to tamoxifen) may of 2011! ONLY about 18 mths more of tamoxifen-yeeeehaaaa Denise
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book to read about cancer
Does anyone know of any books to read after having breast cancer and uterus cancer? Any helpful books out there for me to read on breast cancer? Thanks
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Today is MWallace1325's Birthday!
Best wishes for a wonderful day - filled with lots of fun! Jenny
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Scared about tomorrow--has anyone had a bone biopsy in a vertebrae?
Tomorrow is my bone biopsy of T-12/L-1. All I know is that they "numb" the area (yeah, right) and stick in a big hollow needle to get bone tissue. I totally want to be asleep, like in a twilight with Propofol or something like that. Has anyone had this done? This vertebra hurts so much already--feels like someone took a…