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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
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time for a funny...
A man walks into a pharmacy and wanders up and down the aisles. A salesclerk notices and asks if she can help. He answers that he is looking for a box of Tampons for his wife. She directs him to the correct aisle, but a few minutes later he deposits a huge bag of cotton balls and a ball of string on the counter. Confused,…
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DR update
Hello, Thanks all for the great welcomes. I know that just being here with you all I can get through this. I went to the Dr yesterday and my pet scan showed that the cancer has not spread and my MRI of the breast showed that it it still just in the breast but with a couple of lymph nodes as well. I have a appointment next…
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Having a bad day!
I seem to be having a bad day today. Most days I stay pretty calm. I keep saying I've been given a lot of grace with this disease but today I am feeling some fear. I don't think the tumor is shrinking. If it isn't, I'll have to go back to the surgeon sooner rather than later. The larger the tumor the more radical the…
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Re: Positive State of state or mind
Well as alot of u no that I chat with I have had a reoccurrance of my breast cancer in my liver. I have been stage IV since the start Oct 1 2010. I have been positive for the most part and blessed by my support here and my family and my sis and my few close friends. I mean real blessed, I have had a long rough year but…
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OT: Got a few of my co-workers up off their lazy behinds!
You’ve all supported me in my commitment to exercise and healthy eating since completing treatment, and have listened to me whine about my co-workers, whose only forms of exercise are driving through the McDonald’s drive-thru and lifting froufy coffee drinks the size of their heads up to their mouths. I finally decided to…
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Have a question... very concerned...
Felt bad last week and my reg. doctor wasn't available so I saw a partner. He said i needed a liver scan or ultra sound done. Didn't give a reason but I did have hepatitis back in the mid 70's. So he said we should have a look at the condition of the liver. Well i did liver scan on Wed. and this afternoon Thur. I got a…
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SoCal Gals... Carkris is coming to LA come Nov.!
Carkris( Penny) and sister are coming to Los Angeles for the Ellen DeGeneres Show! Come join us for a brunch/lunch ManjaFest for Penny and her sister on Sunday, November 6th. Specifics to follow once we have an eatery lined up. Restaurant suggestions are welcomed! Ines
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Black line under fingernail
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in January of 2011. I had TCH until June followed by a double mastectomy later that month. In July I started my herceptin treatments which I will have until February 2012. I just finished my radiation treatments 7 days ago. As a result from my chemo I lost all of my fingernails. They are…
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Gabrielle's Angel Ball raised 3.3 millions last night for the cure!
Hi sisters -- Last night I volunteered to be part of the Angel Ball event where many rich people attend and donate money for a cure. My job was to help identify tables that were bidding. There were a few celebrities, like Kim Kardashian, Naomi Campball, among others. It was a gala event so it was fancy! I had fun. They…
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did your doctors check other areas of your body for cancer with scan etc. mine has not..
I go to kaiser and they have not run any test to see if there is cancer anywhere else is this typical. I would think they would run a scan to check for cancer elsewhere and when i ask they blow me off.
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Sobbing - Emotionally Confused - New Meds
I'm still feeling physically run down and trying to stay healthy while trying to get ready to move. I've been having nightmares again. Scenarios of recurrence. I wake up feeling deeply disturbed and scared. I explained this to my psychiatrist this past week. She's hoping that once we move into our new home I will be able…
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Negative thoughts are creeping in...
Well, my mom had her first round of whole brain radiation today to treat her brain mets, and honestly it sucked the life right out of her. I prepared myself for the side effects, so I knew she was going to be fatigued and lethargic, but not this quickly. I tried browsing the internet to see if any good comes from a brain…
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I saw the best card today,
and I would like to send it to each an every one of you. It pictures a girl in a 'Poodle Skirt' except it isnn't a poodle - it's a bulldog. And the card reads "Tina was so tough, her poodle skirt had a bulldog on it (open card) Just remember, you're tougher!" Well, if that doesn't sound like all my pink sisters..... Have a…
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OT - a funny!
A couple was celebrating their golden wedding anniversary. Their domestic tranquillity had long been the talk of the town. People often commented on what a peaceful and loving couple they were. A local newspaper reporter was inquiring as to the secret of their long and happy marriage. "Well, it dates back to our…
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Didn't embarrass myself, whew!
Today I was a "model" in a breast cancer survivors style show. I was both the youngest (48) and newest (11 months) survivor involved. There were about 20 of us including 1 physician and several staff members from the local cancer center(not survivors). I am happy to report that I did not fall, trip, or do any other…
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Advocate for Yourself!
I learned the hard way to advocate for myself during my chemo treatments (Taxotere and Cytoxin.) I suffered a broken back after my second chemo caused my blood pressure to drop, resulting in a black out. I fell in my kitchen which left me with a L1 compression fracture. I learned that my doctor limited the steroids to 2.5…
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on Happier subject (OT) VACATION
Anyone else have big plans for next year as far as vacations? we have 2 weekend camping trips (NY), one week camping (Va) & week at Disney! Denise
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Amazing
A local paper is going pink.They are remembering those who passed and those dx.I was amazed reading how many years some have survived.My mom was a 60 year survivor and I am proud of that.I had her for many years.I'm wishing for 30 years for myself. As I read the list there were ladies who lived 72 years,62 years and many…
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Tamoxifen Cuts DCIS Deaths
"Multimodal DCIS Therapy, Tamoxifen Cuts Breast Cancer Deaths Elsevier Global Medical News. 2011 Oct 5, N Osterweil MIAMI BEACH (EGMN) - Adding radiotherapy and tamoxifen to breast-conserving surgery significantly reduces the local recurrence rate and the breast cancer-specific death rate in women with ductal carcinoma in…
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treatment options
I have completed 3 of 6 treatments of Taxotere/Cytoxan/Herceptin. I was dx 6/11 with Stage 3 invasive lobular breast cancer. Had bilateral mastectomy (positive nodes) with reconstruction end of July. I see that many of you had only 4 cycles of chemo and I am SO ready to be done. I am 66 and am questioning the value of 2…