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Did you know?
We asked this before but maybe some of the newbies will find it interesting. I had no idea that I had bc until I had the mammo and saw a big white spot on the screen. Then they took me right in for an ultrasound guided biopsy (if that wasn't a hint). I had to wait a few days for the results, but I already knew the results…
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Am I living in a 3rd world country?
There was a feature article in the local paper today (town of 75,000 with the largest hospital in at least a 45 mile radius) exclaiming the good news about a 36 y/o lady who had the 1st bilateral mastectomy with immediate reconstruction done in town. She was only eligible because she didn't need radiation and she had…
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Thank you Santa Jean!
Thanks Santa Jean for doing the ornament exchange for the pink sisters! You are so sweet to take the time to do this. Merry Christmas to you early! ♥ Noel
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Hootie Girl ( Kat ), How are you doing?
I haven't seen you update us lately on how you are doing and what is going on in your life, so, I hope you post soon to put our worried minds to rest. We pinkies are all praying for you! Think of you so often Kat, Sue :)
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home surgery went well
Thanks for all the well wishes and prayers,Sorry for not posting sooner. My oldest daughter has been here from Minnesota. I came home Thursday night,the surgery was not that bad and painful. I think the port was more sore than the surgery was. I have the exspander in and it feels weird. I still have my drains they are sore…
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How do you know?
I have never personally had cancer, I participate in Relay for Life every year, I have several family members that have had Cancer, my grandma surpassed her 5 yr mark after a lung cancer DX in 2004, my other grandmother had BC back in the the late 70's she is now 80. Her BC was caught VERY early and she had a Mastectomy on…
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Looking for used Elasto-Gel cold caps????
Hello everyone! I just recieved my 2 Elasto-Gel cold caps in the mail today. I will be starting chemo on wednesday and will be using them. I could only afford two right now. I have been doing a lot of research on these and I feel like I should have more than two. I was hoping someone out there has some that they would like…
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talk BC too much
I rarely complain but I was told the other day that BC must really bother me since I mention it so often! I never realized I did bring it up ...much...but I"LL keep note of it! I am not trying to bring anyone down. I thought I talked of it in positvie manner. I DONT" COMPLAIN but will say OH with Lop sided boobs things…
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"Twist" Cancer-Causing Protein Strongly Tied To Hormone Resistance In Breast Cancer
This is potentially exciting news for those whose ER+ cancer becomes resistant to therapy. "In dozens of experiments in mice and in human cancer cells, a team of Johns Hopkins scientists has closely tied production of a cancer-causing protein called TWIST to the development of estrogen resistance in women with breast…
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Introductions
Hi Ladies, I know I have MIA for a while but I was always on the sidelines, keeping an eye on everyone. I think everything finally took its toll on me, the moving, the working on my house every free minute I got and my constant struggle with breathing. I had another episode of lung, sinus etc... infections and I dropped…
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Char & Traci - how are you doing after the storm last week?
How long did you go without power? Any other damage? Sue
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Today is Ladyg's Birthday!
Hope you have a great day and your year ahead is filled with health, happiness and love all around you! -Jenny
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frustrated
hi everyone..i have recently been taken off of tamoxifen(for the third time) to detox since the medication is "to toxic for my body" and i am scared. I reported to my new oncology doc that i have been having headaches for the last three wks and that my arm and foot are swelling...the new doctor who quotes stats at me about…
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I'm so discouraged
I'm so discouraged.After 3 months of contemplating getting a new doctor I made a appt.Why am I so upset in doing this??? It took sometime for a needle biopsy order and I was very upset but I'm hurt having to make a change. I'm not going to put him down.I just wanted more prompt healthcare. I keep saying "WHY did it come to…
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Has anyone else had any trouble with this site?
Sometimes it lets me log in and other times it is hard to get into. I am hoping that it isn't just me or my computer, but, who knows. lol Megan
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hershey
Well no news is gtood news and havent heard from my stalwart road buddy margo. so come sleet, snow, rain, we will be on our way. cant wait to meet you all at the Hershey reunion and then in California!!!!
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Hershey Pictures
I posted a few more pictures from our Hershey weekend on my page. There are more on Facebook. We had a great time and are planning on doing it again next year. xoxo, Jean
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Bump(s) in the Road
Radiation is finished but I am flat-out exhausted and still burned -- the severity ebbs and flows. I anticipate that this will be over soon. Meanwhile, I saw my new MO yesterday and learned that back in April when I had a CT for my shattered humerus (I was in such a pain-and-pain-killer fog at the time I don't even…
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Aches and pains while taking Herceptin and Aromasin
Hello fellow BC survivors, I had bilateral mastectomy on April 5, 2011 with tissue expanders, started chemo in May, had implants just 4 weeks ago. My chemo consisted of Taxotere, Cytoxan and Herceptin, 4 rounds, every 3 weeks for 12 weeks. I am continuing to take Herceptin until May 2012. I was started on Femara for 5…
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Today is Laurissa's Birthday!
Sending wishes your way for a happy day - hope you have an extra peaceful day today - feel gentle arms around you - take good care much love, -Jenny
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I'm home surgery done
Thanks for all the prayers and being with me through this. I am home and not really all that sore,just mainly where the drains are. I think the port hurts more than the actual mastectomy.I still have the onq pain pump in until tomorrow. I had the mastectomy with the exspander put in. Had quite a few lymph nodes taken as…
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neulasta
Some say the Neulasta was the worst part of chemo for them. I know it's different for everyone though. I had my fisrt chemo yesterday and the Neulast today.How"d you all do?
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Today is Lafera 12's Birthday!
Sending Big Birthday wishes your way - hope you have a wonderful day! -Jenny
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Finally happened!!!
For the past 2 years, diagnosis, treatment, surgeries, etc... I have been dreading the day when I would run in to some "friends" that dropped me after my diagnosis. It was very difficult to deal with at the time and I have practiced in my head what I would ay when it happened. Well, Saturday it happened. I ran in to both…
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what do i say at my first Cancer speech??
Hi Friends, My name is Yvonne I am a one year cancer survivor, My daughter has put together a "Pink Out" fashion show here in Pittsburgh, she has asked me to speak, I am a one year survivor and right now I don't know what to say because really?.. I feel depressed and lonely i wonder everyday if I will get Cancer back, I am…
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Link for financial help with meds, co-pays, insurance premiums
I know several sisters are having a difficult time and this was in our local paper. Thought I'd share and hopefully someone can benefit from it. They will help pay for medications, co-pays and insurance premiums for those in need. pinkribbonprincess.org Hugs, Debi
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Miracles do happen
Hi girls! So sorry it has taken me so long to post an update. Life has been crazy busy and as much as my mother nags me to slow down, I am always go go go! Not long after my last post, my oncologists attended the world conference and talked with the experts at the cancer institute at Harvard (who I saw last October) about…
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OT - comfort food - Traci's pumpkin swirl brownies
Had to try Traci's recipe from the Comfort Food thread a couple of days ago. Awesome! I had to improvise a little. Found it hard to believe this close to Thanksgiving that Publix didn't have a pumpkin bread mix, but I used a gingerbread mix and added pumpkin pie seasoning to it. It was delicious! Hot out of the oven with…
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how soon should you start radiation after a lumpectomy?
I had my lumpectomy on 9-16-11 and my first appt. With the radiologist isn't until 11-2-11 and that is only the consultation. It took 2 weeks to get that appt. Should i got to another facility that is futher away. I am afraid the 2nd appointment will take just as long to get.
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cancer door
Hi all, I'm afraid this one's a bit of a vent. Has anyone discovered that with their diagnosis came a "cancer door" or window? What I am referring to and am discovering is that MY business is no longer my choice as to with who, what details,when, or where it is shared. Because I knew no better, of course every step is…