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Going to see the oncologist
Going to see my oncologist and get my staples out. Not sure which I am more worried about. Doing this tomorrow afternoon I hope for your prayers. I am still scared I have no idea what kind of treatment he'll set up. Ugh my thoughts and prayers are each with you.
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Marsha Mulvey
December 22, 2011 - 3:11pm by Sirod Marsha Died on Saturday, December 17th I was hoping Rachel would post it on this discussion board. I sent the obituary to two other members in hopes that they would post it. I just used her name in Google and found it several days ago. More than likely Rachel has a lot to deal with in…
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We need some really good news today!
This has been such a hard week for so many of our "pink sisters and brothers" that I was hoping to see some positive news.... Maybe we can create some by each of us posting a blessing in our lives. Big or small, just to give us more hope and spirit! I will start with a new dog in the family! My son and I took my ex (my…
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Can the pink bus come to Texas please?
I see my onc for my 3 month follow up on Friday the 23rd. I'm sure he's going to say everything is good, but I'm just so nervous. Now don't get me wrong, I love my onc & think he's awesome, but my nerves are frazzled about this appt. I guess it's just knowing that he could tell me the cancer has reared it's ugly head…
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kidney stone being removed tomorrow
please keep me in your prayers, pink sisters.
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OT - Implant recall in France
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-16264974 Not sure if this effects anyone in the US.
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Breast Cancer Survivors can be blood donors again
I've always been a donor basically for as long as I can remember until the last few years. I thought that once you were BC, that ended your ability to donate (had been told that by some that you can't ever again). I decided today to call the local blood center and ask them directly. Turns out that I can donate so I have an…
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Crazy double post
Glad to be home to my laptop and off the iphone. May\be not so many typos and navigation problems Jennifer
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Can we light a candle to show our support and love to Marsha Mulvey?
I lit a candle last night for Marsha Mulvey after I read her post from her daughter Rachel. I also have one that uses batteries that will be on 24/7. I'm asking you pink sisters, to show our love and support to her by lighting candles. So, can you do this please, light a candle for Marsha? Thanks!
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~~Sending a shout out to Laurissa~~
Laurissa, I am really worried since you haven't posted since you got out of the hospital. I am hoping and praying that you are doing alright. Praying for you every day, Noel
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chemo
i had my first chemo treament, have 4 more to go. had a double massomenty i oct what age group is this . i am 69 and scared
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MRI results
Mri results showed swelling of brain and mass. Straight to hospital. Waiting to hear from MO to see if need more than. Steroids to shrink swelling. Scared!!! Here at least overbite
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Thank you Waffle8!
I received my beautiful Angel of Inspiration ornament over the weekend. She will always have a special place on my tree. The picture angel ornament and chocolate were very nice surprises as well. I allowed my husband one "slice" of the peanut butter pie :) Thank you Babette and Happy Holidays. Barb A
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My ornament came...thanks SueRelays
Got it yesterday. I love it! It's ceramic with the pink breast cancer ribbon in the middle of a snow globe. It says "Wishing you Peace, Love & Health".....Just perfect!! Thank you so much Sue! This was so much fun!! Hugs, Debi P.S. Sue, I have a perfect pink ribbon to hang it with~
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I am blessed beyond belief!
My only son and daughter-in-law have informed my husband and me that we are going to be first time grandparents! To say that I am over the moon would be an understatement. We are so excited, are already talking about turning one of our guest rooms into a "baby room" and I have been asked if I would consider watching the…
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MRI tomorrow, 12/21
Saw my PCP today regarding my headache(s). He thinks I am having stress and muscle tension related migraines. Sees nothing clincally to make him think I have a neurological problem but will have an MRI tomorrow at 1:30 to rule out any suspicions, UGH. That's a test I haven't had. He felt around on my neck and told me to…
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I am Completely Blown Away!
The postman dropped off a large box today--way too large to be a Christmas ornament, I thought. Well, it sure was--because it was not only 2 Christmas ornaments, but loads of other goodies as well from none other than my sweet friend, Jean. Let me start with the ornaments--a beautiful pink stained glass and silver angel…
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Starting my rads
I went to my oncologist yesterday for my 1 month past chemo check-up.Good report, now on to my "dry run" for rads today and start 33 treatments tomorrrow.Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers.
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Weight Gain
Hi everyone. I have completed my 4 A/C treatments (which were every 2 weeks) and just had my 3rd weekly Taxol treatment. I have gained at least 15 lbs since starting chemo and have tremendous amount of belly bloat. I am uncomfortable, my clothes no longer fit, my shoes are tight, my self-esteem has plummeted, and the list…
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Just wondering
Just wondering if any of you didn't loose all your hair during chemo. I didn't have chemo but when my friend did she lost her hair in patches.Not bald.She wore a scarf while working with the public.Could barely tell it.Did her treatments etc through it all.I just wonder because I hear of others that have all their hair and…
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Things to know when starting chemo
I haven't seen this posted in awhile and thought we might do this again. I have my husband's cousin just diagnosed. So I was trying to remember what all tips I learned on this board. Would love if everyone would give me thier tips. Thanks for your help
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My granddaughters letter to Santa
I am crying while I type this. My 6 year old granddaughter Rylie wrote a letter to Santa today. She told Santa that she's been a very good girl & all she wants for Christmas is for Grandmas cancer to go away & please Santa take all the cancer away from everyone & make everyone feel good. I am so proud of my Rylie & I just…
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Anastrozole (Arimidex)
I have been on Anastrozole for 3 1/2 years and am now experiencing accelerated hair loss. Has anyone had this problem? Will hair grow back after the drug is discontinued after year 5?
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Sorry it took so long
I just figured out how to add you ladies and man to my friends list sorry it took so long but i'm not very comp.literate.Hugs Frankie
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My ornaments came today
I got my ornaments along with candy from Karie today...Loved them, have them all over the place...Karie, you have to know I love snowmen.. Thank you so much and Merry Christmas.. Angie
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Excessive sweating caused by meds?
So I've been on tamoxifen for 7 months now and we all know that sweating and hot flashes are a part of it, right? Now it's Dec and colder in NY and I am worse than when it was 95 in the summer! We've been Christmas shopping and I go out wearing lightweight pants and a short sleeve shirt, everyone else is in winter coats…
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Naughty boy at church
We live in a very small town and our church offers 1 mass per weekend on Sat at 5. My daughter and her hubby wanted to go out with friends to celebrate 3 different milestones and asked us to watch 2 yr old JC overnite...not usually a problem. We hesitated a little to take him to church because he is soooooooo busy. When we…
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Cancer Drug Xeloda
I am currently taking 500 mg per tablet of Xeloda,four tablets per day. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007. and in March of 2011, I had a reoccurrence which mestatized in my bones. I have been on Xelolda since April of 2011. Yes! Xeloda does cause your fingerprints to disappear. Also, the tips of my fingers are…
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Nothing is ever easy anymore, is it...
Woke up Thursday, 12/8 with what I thought was a bug, nausea, headache, neck pain...stayed home from work but felt a little like I was playing hooky. Slept all that day and had no energy from then through last weekend. Missed 1/2 day of work both Tues and Wed this week and had some vomiting plus this headache that made me…
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Thank you to my Secret Santa in Pink from Palo Alto
I received a beautiful card and Scarf Pin (Hat Pin), Flower. I wore it today on a scarf and it is beautiful. It was even more special when a lady at Mass remarked on it and I was able to say it came from my sister-in-pink. Thank you so much, I wish I knew who you are so that I could thank you more personally! Hugs, Carol