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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…
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I'm dancing!!!
Just heard from my sister...all paths (except the tumors, themselves) came back negative. Also the genetic colon cancer marker!!! The only better news would have been that the tumors were benign....THANK YOU, my pinks, for all the prayers...they definately WORKED!!!! Dutch hugs, Kathi
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Today is GrandmaSueB's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope your day is bright with many happy surprises - and love all around! -Jenny
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OT - Jan. 16, 1991 -
Desert Storm started. Please take a moment to remember the ones who served then, have served since, are serving today and will be serving in the future. Remember their families who are also serving 'back home'. Hubby was on the Ranger which launched the first aerial stirkes. Thank you to those who served and serve. Thank…
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Found another lump over a previous lumpectomy
I had a bilateral lumpectomy in March 2007, I begin feeling pain in my breast the past couple months I did a breast examination I felt a huge lump over the area where I had surgery. I went to the doctor today she scheduled an ultrasound and a mammogram, I am afraid. The first surgery was very painful. I am praying it's…
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tamoxifen
I am currently taking tamoxifen and it is making my legs hurt. My doctor say there is nothing else that she can give me. Has anyone had this problem; if so please give me some suggestions or information.
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Today is ArkansasGirl's Birthday!
Sending Birthday wishes your way - hope you have a fantastic day - filled with many surprises and love all around! -Jenny
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First Oncology appointment/ What to expect?
Is it like an exam? Or do you just sit and talk? Do they do any blood work, weigh in type stuff? He will have all my pathology reports, Oncotest, ect.. Will we make a decision on Chemo during that visit? Will he ask me my opinion first or show me all the date and tell me his first? If Chemo is chosen, is the oncologist the…
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shortened term of radiation -- "Canadian version"
Am interested to know if anyone has had the shorter term of radiation . . . Due to a long distance to the radiation center and where I live in Alaska, they offered me the four week special .. .instead of the six to eight weeks . . . yes, I got on an airplane every day and flew back and forth from home to Anchorage for…
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She's here, she's here
My new granddaughter arrived this morning 1/11/12 @ 11:12a.m. weighing in at 7 lbs 14 oz and 19 1/2 inches long. Dark hair, and dark blue baby eyes, way more hair than we usually see in our family...guess it was that heartburn, lol. By the time I could force myself away from the hospital it was time to pick up big brother…
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Grandbaby pix on expressions page.....Rad grad again
I finally got some pix up of Miss Jozie Willow Jennifer and her brother Jasper on my expressions page, Still steroid crazy, slept 3 hours Friday night then up cleaning out pantry, can cupboard, spice cabinet, fridge, freezer, deep freeze....AAAAAAHHHH! I think anyone with any light jobs needed should just invite me over to…
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Don't know how to respond or how to even feel about this one!
Now a hard one, I really have been feeling really bad, am I wrong to let my son help me! A very good friend and I were talking about my long range plan, ie. hospice/ nursing home. I said no to nursing home and that I have set the hospice in motion for when the time comes. Not an easy subject to begin with. She then asked…
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Can y'all bring the pink bus to Texas please
I see my plastic surgeon on Tuesday, January 17 at 1:00 to talk about reconstruction. I'm super excited & very scared at the same time. I want to have breasts again so bad & I'm praying everything goes well and she says it's a go. Hugs, Dawne
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Today is Natly 15's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Sending happy wishes your way for a fantastic day! Hope you have lots of fun - surrounded by all those you love and BIG cake! CELEBRATE! much love, Jenny
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Beyond pis*ed
I am 42, I can't get on the floor to play with my 4 year old because I can't get up. I am having trouble with chronic diarhea and I am having trouble getting up from our sofa, any type of table out to eat, what am I to do? I am frustrated. I keep getting told my by husband and sister in law that I am going to die and to…
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With all the hope, prayers and positive thinking, the news is really bad
My husband and I went to my med. onc. office yesterday and she gave us the really bad news. Bone scan, CT and MRI all show "abnormalities in T12 and L1 strongly suggestive of bony metastasis" as well as "numerous metastatic foci of the central skeleton including the entire thoracolumbar spine, sacrum and pelvis." My…
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Scared to death
Just found out that I have invasive lobular carcinoma in my left breast. Tuesday I had a lumpectomy and thought I was going to the oncology this Thursday to start radiation. Boy was I wrong, instead I was told that I should have a mastectomy on my breast and maybe have my other removed because I'm A high risk for it…
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Today is VickiSam's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope your day is wonderful - filled with many nice surprises and those you love all around you! Eat lots of cake and celebrate BIG! much love, Jenny
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Went to a swap meet Sunday here in The Netherlands...
And there was a group selling pink items to support breast cancer research!!! And they have a walk in October!!! I am so glad that it is active here in Holland, as well as other countries, it means that awareness is growing, as well!!!! Dutch hugs, Kathi
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Got PET results (It's GOOD!)
My med. onc. called me and reported that the organs all looked good! This is major and I know lots of prayers have just been answered. I cried hysterically while calling my son, husband at work and a couple of friends. Tears of maybe the greatest joy ever. Now I'm awaiting a call to know when my bone biopsy is scheduled.…
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Triple negative breast cancer
Does TN breast cancer have a higher risk of coming back than ER+ breast cancer?
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Prayers, please for my sister....
Monday is surgery day....2 lumpectomies, one lump in each breast.... Hugs, Kathi