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I am newly diagnosed
I was diagnosed last week and my doctor ordered an MRI to rule out the left breast and lymph nodes. Left is clear but lymph node is suspicious. Dr. called me yesterday to do a nother biopsy on Monday. If lymphs are involved he wants to do chemo first. if not surgury Dec. 30, 2011. I feel like I woke up in a dream and…
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Thank You Bella Luna
I love my ornament it is perfect ! it is a silver angel witht saying "A friend is someone who dances with you in sunshine and walks beside you in the shadows" . i have and angel collection and it will be out all year long. Thank you Bella Luna you have been a wonderful friend! (so glad I met you in California)
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Ornament arrived
I received my beautiful ornament it has the word hope on it and will shine on my tree. I got a white bear holding the cancer sign very cutie. This is fun have to get out to mail mine. Thank you everyone, here to a Happy and Cancer Free Holiday Wish to all. Cindy
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What is it lately on here???
Is it just me, or does there seem to be more and more random offensive type threads popping up on here lately? People just signing up and posting spam, or hawking one thing or another, posting links? I just get personally irritated with things like that because THIS PLACE is our comfort zone and safe haven. Where we can…
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Funky pink lady ornament....
FANTASTIC!!! Fits me perfectly!!! Thank you, Santa Lorrie!!!! Hugs, Kathi
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Ornament
Wow! Some people are really on top of things this year! (I've done my shopping, now I just have to package it & send it off.) Off to CA it is..hint hint ;-)lol My ornament buddy was Masons Nana. She sent me this adorable ornament-its called "Friends of a Feather". The 3 penguins are roasting marshmellows by a campfire.…
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Just got my ornament---so beautiful!!!
OMG, you should see!!! I received a beautiful red box with a bow--the box is so pretty. Nestled in it is a clear glass globe ornament with an angel and led lights. Yes, you heard it right she lights up and changes colors. Traci, I know you are jealous cuz my ornament is absolutely rad. See nerds can be cool too...lol!…
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I am newly diagnosed
I was diagnosed last week and my doctor ordered an MRI to rule out the left breast and lymph nodes. Left is clear but lymph node is suspicious. Dr. called me yesterday to do a nother biopsy on Monday. If lymphs are involved he wants to do chemo first. if not surgury Dec. 30, 2011. I feel like I woke up in a dream and…
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-A Big Shout Out To PinkKari09-
Kari, we haven't seen any update from you and are hoping you will let us know how you are doing now. Praying you are doing well. Hugs, Debby
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Doctor Update
I saw the oncologist today. I am starting on Vinorelbine on Wednesday November 30th. It belongs to a general group of drugs known as plant (vinca) alkaloids. He thinks it may be easier on my system than the Erubulin was. Says it may affect my brain again... the tumor in my liver appears to be cancer (not unexpected), but…
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Wish me luck
All this week I will be in Houston for follow up appointments and x-rays. Wish Me Luck.
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Some more studies and food for thought
3 drinks per week increases risk of recurrence by 51%: Alcohol Raises Risk of recurrence http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/news/20091210/alcohol-raises-risk-of-breast-cancer-recurrence "Moderate consumption of alcohol is likely to increase a woman's risk of dying as a result of breast cancer while decreasing her risk of…
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Oops Double Post
Oops Double Posts! Susan
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Can I borrow the Pink Bus?
I go Thursday for my annual mammogram on both breasts. This time I am a little nervous, and could use some hand holding. Looks like after three and a half years I wouldn't be concerned, but I guess when issues are there, you always need support. Wish me luck. Hugs, Judy
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Sad
I finished my chemo and had bilateral mastectomy the first of September. I started Arimedex the first of October. Around that time I started feeling sad which confused me. I had to planned to have a party when I was pronounced "cancer free". Now I cant make it through a day without crying. I am also very anxious all of the…
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New here and have a question
Hi everyone. I just found this site today and am so glad I did! I was diagnosed in August with Stage IIIA, ER+, PR+, HER2-, 9 out of 23 nodes positive. I opted for a bilateral mastectomy since I did not want to find out a year from now that I had it in my left breast also. I have the tissue expanders in and just finished…
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Iphone APP
BreastCancer.org has an app. You can go to the Itunes and search under Breast Cancer. I just found it and thought someone else might like to know.
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MAJW - Nancy -- Any update (s) ??? We are here with you, waiting ...
Nancy ... Please let us know when information is available. We adore you so much, and we are praying that everything turns out in your favor... Strength, Courage and Hope our dear Sister. Vicki Sam
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Yearly mammo done!!!
NO sign of the beast!!! I'm dancing!!!! (dx'ed 2005 stage II).... Hugs, Kathi
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Christmas ornament
My ornament is on its way....hope my "special survivor" likes it. Hugs, Judy
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OT Guilty Pleasure: Once Upon a Time
Katherine was in town for Thanksgiving and got me addicted to this new tv show. It is about a small town where everyone really was a fairy tale character in the past--lots of magic and mystery and a wicked, fun-to-hate evil queen. Anyone else hooked?
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Daughter teased at school because a girl showed everyone a picture of me bald from last year :(
Hi everyone. Sharing something that happened to my 10 year old daughter yesterday. For some of you who may not know me, I was diagnosed with IDC stage 2 last year at age 34, and 2 months after my diagnosis my mother was also diagnosed with breast cancer. I have a 10 year old and a 3 year old daughter. My oldest daughter…
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hair loss from Femara
I have been on femara now letrozole for a year and half and have had hair thinning a lot. I am assuming that is because this drug kills all of the estrogen left after menopause. I am also assuming that there is not much to do about it as long as you take the pill short of buying a wig. If anybody has any suggestions,…
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HERCEPTIN Movie called "Living Proof"
A few weeks ago, I read on this board about a movie called "Living Proof". It is based on a true story on how the drug "Herceptin" came to be and how it helps treat thousands of women each year with breast cancer. I immediately purchased this DVD on EBAY for less than $8. Since I am on Herceptin (until May 2012), it gave…
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Chat
How do i get into the chat. I have sent the e-mail to subscribe several times. Still can't get in. Thanks for help.
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Laurissa in hospital
To update you all, Laurissa is in the hospital sence nov. 16th she is having trouble keeping her blood counts up, platlets was down to # 2 when taken to the ER... They got them up to a 15 then they dropped to a 5.they said she was on the critical list when brought into the ER.. My daughter Lisa and I have been working and…
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Whale watching! November in SoCal...
...one of the reasons we live in Southern California this time of year.... Sun was shining, dolphins were cavorting....WONDERFUL day!!! Hugs, Kathi
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I need the bus...Please
I need the pink bus on Monday, please...I have labs then back to back PET and CAT scans....will see my oncologist on Thursday for the results....I'd be lying if I said I wasn't worried...this ^*+>##% sneaky disease! Short recap...triple negative..lumpectomy, chemo and rads in 2009....negative nodes, stage IIa grade…
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fitting for "falsies"
I have an appointment with the "Image Recovery Specialist" next week to try prosthetics and bras (again with the bras). Does anyone have any suggestions, advice, questions I should ask? I kind of have mixed feelings about this...of course I WELL know what a gordian knot this whole breast cancer deal is!
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I mailed my package
today to my secret pink sister. It has a ways to travel but going priority mail:D Char