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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 ♠♣
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last treatment was on October 7th
so thankful that my last treatment was on October 7th.. My question for you ladies is when does the hair on the head start growing again after T/C treatment.. cause my little bald head is getting cold with the weather and winter coming on..and to other doing the same treatment, I know it might not seem like it but the time…
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A little laugh.....
I know this has probably been around a while but I needed a laugh when my friend sent it. Hopes it helps some of you. 1. She was in the bathroom, putting on her makeup, under the watchful eyes of her young granddaughter, as she'd done many times before. After she applied her lipstick and started to leave, the little one…
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Second Opinion
Hello to my sisters. It sucks to be here, but I am happy to have sisters who share a common bond with me. :) Anyway, I am at a crossroads of sorts. I want a second opinion just to be sure about my treatment options. I did call Cancer Treatment Centers of America and actually have an appt for the 26th. They will be doing 3…
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Has anyone had a failed reconstruction surgery?
Just wondering if anyone has tried reconstruction again after a failed attempt? Everytime I think I may be ready to try again, I change my mind and decide it is not worth the risk and the chance of another failed surgery. My first attempt was a DIEP flap procedure which was a 11 hour surgery and the only other procedure I…
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Gearing up to do Battle with the Beast...you know, "We do what we have to do, so we can do what we w
Well sisters, my latest liver scan shows the liver cancer has indeed spread..not a whole lot, and nothing to lose my mind about. Which is good, as I have amost no brains left by this point. LOL My pain seems to be caused by the fact that the liver mets is pushing on myriad nerve endings. Course of action? (sigh) chemo~ in…
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YeAAAAH Asthma Babey!!!
I went to see my Oncle today.. hihi, he laughs when I call him that. Difficulty breathing AGAIN... it was bad this week. BUT it is not the C word. And that is all I needed to hear, what a relief. I will see a Pulmonary specialist on Monday, bye bye cancer - HELLO inhaler! I sure was nervous... been noshing on chocolate the…
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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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Pinkflutterby's (Libby's) Obituary
Thanks to Shy Violet for finding Libby's obituary in The Star-Telegram Newspaper in Hurst, TX for us this morning. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dfw/obituary.aspx?n=libby-anne-groves&pid=153846286
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This Poem Reminds Me Of Libby
A poem for Libby A butterfly lights beside us like a sunbeam And for a brief moment its glory and beauty belong to our world But then it flies again And though we wish it could have stayed... We feel lucky to have seen it.
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Donations in Memory of Libby
I heard back from Libby's sister. One of the things I asked her was if they had set up a trust fund for Carlie. Here is her response: We have not set up a trust fund for Carlie, but have decided if anyone wants to make a donation in memory of Libby, that we would like them to go to Cancer Care Services, 623 S. Henderson,…
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wbc question
How long does it take for your wbc to go back up after chemo? mine is 2.9 and the Dr. and nurse said that's OK. i really don't remember what it used to be before chemo. I finished chemo at the end of January 2011 and finished radiation the first week in April. HUGS Mollyz
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Breast lift question
I had a unilateral mastectomy with reconstruction. Before reconstruction my plastic surgeon planned on doing a breast lift on the other side. When I went for follow-up he wasn't sure I needed one since there isn't a LOT of difference. My breast surgeon thinks I should have one still. I have the nipple reconstruction/breast…
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BRCA2 With No Family History of Ovarian or Breast Cancer
Hi - I am 38 years old and was recently in shock to find out that I have the BRCA2 mutation. I have absolutely no family history of ovarian or breast cancer. I just had a baby. I would really prefer not to have a mastectomy. I have been told that my risk of the cancer has gone from 6% (general pop.) to 30-35%. I am…
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OK, I called the doctor this morning,but not because of my odd gait
After those repeated U T I ---9 since April, I am now urinating blood, quite a bit it seems. And...I called at 7AM, this was frightening to me. He wanted a CT scan today, but it is Wednesday morning because of my insurance :( and the urinalysis shows no infection, just blood. They will culture it anyway, but somehow, with…
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When do you find out margins?
I am new to this site and am reading through many topics and can see this is an absolutely wonderful networking site. While I'm certainly not happy to have been diagnosed at 42 I feel I have become a member of an elite group of amazing woman. I was diagnosed Sept 14, 2011 with IDC. They are saying stage 1. I also had a…
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Today is Heatherbelle's Birthday!
Best wishes for a wonderful day - filled with great surprises! -Jenny
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Hello Ladies, I am new here
Hello, To all you beautiful ladies. I am new my name is Kathy and I am so glad that I found this place and you all. I just found out I have breast cancer on Sept 28,2011. I am scared,sad,and don't really understand it all yet.I found a lump that is in the left breast Dr sent me for a ultrasound came back highly suspicious…
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very mixed feeling about birthday
Hi all: How have your feelings about birthdays changed since your DX? I am turning 45 tomorrow and feel really emotional, wondering if it my last birthday on earth, not sure if I even feeling like celebrating since this whole year has been so tough, but grateful...very, very mixed! Laura
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CT scan this morning, playing the waiting game
The CT went well as far as the IV not being bad at all, and the girl being very nice. I wish they would call the same day with results.
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Quick prayer, please...
For my daughter..she's 38 with 3 young kids...she's having her first mammo tomorrow morning....I'm praying God leaves it all on me... Thank you... Hugs, Nancy
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diagnosed 10/7/2011
Hi, I'm newly diagnosed, trying to decide which surgery option and I see the oncologist today for the first time. The surgeon said I would most likely have to have chemo, I didn't want to hear that. I know I'll get through this but I can't say I'm not scared. Does most everyone have to have chemo? They said because of my…
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Oh now I've heard everything...
an earthquake just south of San Antonio, Texas?!?! Goodness! BTW, the Alamo is still standing. What craziness :/ Stay safe all~
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Me- A year and a half after finishing CHEMO
I might not post as much as I used to but I still check the boards and try to catch up on what is going on with all of the Kindred Spirits. All is well with me except for the side effects that come with Femara. Hugs to all and sending prayers for all those that need them. Donna
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Calcium D-Glucarate
Has anyone heard of this type of calcium? did a little reading on the American cancer web-site on it. I was estrogen positive so it was really interesting to me just wanted to know if any one else has heard of it. MOLLYZ
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"On My Way Here" - Retreat
That was the theme for the Fall Women's Retreat this year. It was great as usual. Got to the Sweat and it was cold, windy and cloudy outside (high 30's) so we stood around the fire pit for the warmth (note to self don't stand in front of the fire in only heavy coat you take unless you want to smell like a forest fire when…
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cousin-Thick breast tissue
She has gone for past few years for mammo etc (about 45 now) and had biopsies..ALL OK..recently started having pain on other side (breast) went to the dr and had orginal issue (cyst) drained in office..Dr says pain in other side he thinks to be bruise rib! She does not remember banging, hurting chest area. They are going…
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Flashbacks..
My teen daughter is studying psycology in college-I am her guinea pigs at times..OTHER NIGHT she asked me if I ever have or had flash backs of radiation? I told her NO I have never had any...to me it was not stressful at all..I had great group of medical staff...greeted me by name daily...sweet and caring... Denise