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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
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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.