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One more Mammo..tomorrow..
This is almost 4 yrs post the start of BC... Funny thing is since all this started..my oldest daughter got a job in the Imagining Center I go to..she even set up my appt... Denise
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Just finished radiation hooray!
Just got back from my last treatment, woohoo! It will be nice to have that 2 hours a day M- F back, I probably won't be able to get through a whole day of work! It probably won't sink in until tomorrow, when I don't have to get in my car at 9:45! I've been really lucky, I have a little fatigue, but it usually doesn't show…
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saying hello
Hi all, I haven't written in a while, but want to say a big thank you for always being here. When I needed you most, you eased my fears and shared my worries. I am well on the mend and am grateful for it, back to work 20 hours a week and loving the after school program, even graduated to my own room of 2nd and 3rd graders…
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big toenails
A TEN YEAR SURVIVOR! Alas, in all these ten years I have had trouble with getting my big toenails to "take". The first time I lost one was during a dancing accident, while on Taxol. Someone pointed out to me that I was bleeding all over the dance floor! Ha! I didn't even feel it! I still don't have much feeling in my big…
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Anyone got sick after chemo...like getting a cold or flu? What to do?!
Hi sisters -- I feel like I'm coming down with a cold and I was wondering if any of you took medication for it while on tamoxifen. My white blood count is low and I'm just worried about not treating my cold. Any suggestions would be appreciated. :)
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Rest In Peace
I just read on Libby's facebook page that she passed this morning. I am so sad and it is hard to write this now. I have all of Libby's family's contact information and will give them sometime before I try to contact them to get the arrangements. I am heartbroken, especially for her 10 year old daughter, Carlie. xoxo, Jean
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Hershey Girls
Jean is having trouble getting on CSN so asked that this be posted ASAP. If any of you are planning on attending the dinner next Saturday at 6:00 at the Forebay Restaurant at the Hershey Lodge and you have not yet contacted Jean, please do so right away so she can finalize the reservations. She said that a few of you said…
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NEW BC treatment breakthrough
Did anyone else hear about this? I googled it after learning basic info and pasted the article below. BUT the folks at Hershey Medical have had a break through in treatment. It seems they've found a virus that kills breast cancer cells in the lab. The big problem, the funding needed to take it to trials. Read the story…
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You'll all love this song, "I'm Gonna Love You Through It", by Martina McBride (about BC survivors)
My daughter saw the video and said it brought a tear to her eye, and had to share and tell me she's here for me. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxIt70j_SPk Maybe it's been posted here before, but I couldn't get the search engine to find it. Love to all of you!
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Began today...
First rads treatment, of the second time around (first time almost 8 years ago). One done, 32 more to go. Relieved to have finally begun. Gotta start, in order to finish. Kind regards, Susan
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OT - Hershey ladies, I have a favor to ask
I have been searching for Jiffy cake mixes and they don't sell them in my area (or any place I travel) anymore. It will cost as much to ship them as it is to buy them from the company. If they sell them in your area, would someone buy some for me and bring them to Hershey? I could send a check or pay you when I see you. I…
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UPDATE..6.5 Months Post Chemo, 2 Months Post RADS, and...OMG!
Hello everyone. I haven't posted for some time. We've been going through too much. More than any one family should have to. I had a complete physical with my family doctor two weeks ago. She ordered a thorough, comprehensive blood workup test. My WBC is on the bottom end of normal with my Lymphocyte count at 0.7. My BP is…
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Hi Sisters!!! I'm Back
Hi Everyone! Sorry I haven't been on line and I will answer all my emails. Please forgive me for not replying. My son from Denver had to fix my computer when he was here cause I have not been on it for a long time and it would not let me in. On top of that things were moving very fast for me. After I finish Herceptin,…
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This is an amazing story - please read!
A women dx with bc and was suggested to terminate her pregnancy decided to have child and then fight! http://www.thebreastcancersite.com/clickToGive/bcs/article/Breast-Cancer-Survivor-WOWS-X-Factor669?origin=BCS_FACE_FAN_ADGROUP_BLOG_XFACTOR_10-21_CTG
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Wishing for more time in the day...
...because I haven't been able to reply to posts as often as I would like. I do think of you daily, and read your posts almost daily. You've been my support group through this madness. I will continue to send out prayers, positive energy, birthday wishes, welcomes for newbies, and I will be on the pink bus when…
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Has anyone oppted to not take the inhibitors and not had a re-occurance.
Saw oncoligiist today. IDC stage1clear nodes, Oncotype results was 6 if i take estrogen progestrone drugs. Soon will be doing radiation. Has anyone had similiar diagnosis and not do the drugs. They want me to start taking Arimidex
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Yikes! Hubby has retired!
Any words of wisdom? I have a 'honey do' list a mile long and I know he is addicted to Dr Oz. He hands out medical advice left & right - cracks me up! He will probably meet the old geezers in town for coffee at the diner at least once a week. He wants to get a part-time job, which I think would be good, but not til Spring…
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OT Warm Fuzzies
Danny and I have really been churning out the blankets again. The new infusion center has beautiful windows and was rather warm this summer. But now it's getting cooler. We just donated 2 dozen and have about 20 more when they finish handing those out. I still really get a big kick out of it. And, forgive my chemo brain,…
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I'm a Rad Grad!!!
Hip Hip Horray!!! Today I finished 33 rounds of radiation. Feeling Good. My skin is a little darker, like a sun burn But nothing I can't manage. Excessive amounts of Vitamin E oil, cream and Aquaphor helps. So Happy to have completed this phase of the journey. Thanks so Very Much for all of your information about Rads,…
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10 year old girl diagosed with BC
Just saw this on Facebook and had to share - a 10 year old with BC. Amazed by her attitude, sometimes I think kids handle it better than us adults! http://www.thebreastcancersite.com/clickToGive/bcs/article/10-Year-Old-with-Breast-Cancer670?origin=BCS_FACE_BC-AWARE_ADGROUP_BLOG_10YEAROLDBC_10-21_CTG
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recurrence
Hello friends, I am visitng from the colon cancer board..Stage III c diagnosed 4 years ago. I am sending a friend to this board in hopes of the kind of support and education I get from the colon board. My friend had stage II breast cancer (I'm not sure how long ago it was diagnosed and treated (chemo brain on my part). She…
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Mariam, how are you doing after your surgery? Guilty pleasure TV recommendations, everyone!
Mariam, I don't think I've seen anything from you since your Buy-3-Surgeries-Get-A-Free-Toaster-Friday -- we're thinking about you, and wondering how everything went, and how you're feeling? To go along with your "emergency" stash of dark chocolate bonbons and Toblerone, I hope you're indulging in some mindless, guilty…
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Encouraging visit with my Onc on Friday
I saw my Onc on Friday...it was very encouraging. He only needs to see me every six weeks, not every three like I assumed. (Of course, I'm supposed to call or email if something comes up in between.) And, he told me (I didn't know this part) that there are so few cancer cells in those little lymph nodes that they're not…
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Some Venting
Seems like I take 2 steps forward and 10 back. I've been struggling to get back to some normalcy. In June of 2011 it was a year that I had completed all treatment. I have a real problem fighting off infection. I've had bronchitis since the beginning of Sept. and have started my 2nd round of prednisone and my 4th…
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NewFlower: Up, Up & Away!
Hi Olga, Wishing you a wonderful time as you leave the West Coast for your trip! I am sure you will be fine and will have stories to share when you get back. Can't wait to hear how it went. Hugs from your South Bay Sister! Ines
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Implant Surgery Coming Up
I'm finally getting the implant surgery done in a few weeks. I was reading the Mentor literature with all of the warnings of things that can potentially go wrong. I'm getting a little worried about it now. All the info on capsular contracture, potential rupturing and other issues sound scary. Has anyone out there had…
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Four of us "did lunch" today in Sacramento
Chickadee, GabeNAbbysMom, Re and I had lunch together in Sacramento today. Check out my Expressions page for proof. We had plenty to talk about and share. Wish you all could have been there. Suzanne
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chronic arm pain
has anybody else had chronic arm pain after having limp nodes taken out..I had 19 of them taken out two years ago.. I know my surgeon told me to limit my lifting, raising and repetitious movement of that arm but please I have to work to pay the bills...any recommendations on what I should or can do about this pain?
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Kind of nervous
Flying to California tomorrow morning, alone. It is a short flight, but I have not done anything alone other than grocery shopping or going to a doctor appointment in a year! Amazing how I have gone into my own little world, and now it is hard to get back out. My sister-in-law will pick me up at the airport, then we will…
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I Know A Lot Of Pink Sisters Have Pets - Would You Like To Share Something About Your Pet Or Pets Wi
I know how much I love my cat and know that most, if not all of you, also have a pet or pets. So, how about sharing something about your beloved pet or pets with us? ♠♣ Love, Susie ♠♣