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Blood today,good news this week but still a little vent......
I got blood today and get to skip chemo this week because it's my birthday and we are going out of town!!! Fourth birthday since my diagnosis!!! I feel good and my cancer counts have come down a ton!! What good news,yeah!!!!! :) So why is the lady in the next bed who apparently had a ton of cysts removed yesterday and…
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Recommendation for Skin Cream After Radiation?
Hi My mom just finished radiation treatments and she is experiencing burning, itchy and dryness on her breast, under her armpits and alittle below her neck area. The doctor recommended aquaphor but she says it isn't really working and makes her skin more dry. Has anyone had this experience and if so, do you have any…
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Thank You Jean0609 For All You Have Shared With Us About Libby
I want to put a big thank you to you Jean for all of your posts concerning our pink sister Libby. I am so sorry that you lost such a good friend and I pray that in the days ahead, you find peace. Thank you again for keeping us all informed. Lots of hugs and prayers to you, Noel
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ALL DONE!!!!!
This nightmare starting last dec and on Aug 25th my 50th bday I had my last radiation!!! My hair is about 1/4 inch long. ???? for anyone my legs and fingers ache so bad by the night time it hurts to walk my legs hurt so bad any suggestions?? Oncology doc appt on mon
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Today is MaryWest's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR MARY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Wishing you all the best on your special day & throughout the year! ♥ Cat
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Autumn Leaves
Anyone seeing any fall color yet? Wed. when going up to Ft. Meade when I got to the higher elevation I started seeing color on the oaks and cottonwoods. Thursday morning here on the edge of the prairie we had our first frost - not a heavy/killing frost but still a frost - it did 'nip' my bougainvillas but tomatoes are OK.…
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A Tribute to a Fallen Warrior, 9-30-2010
September 30, 2010 Today I lost a very dear friend to cancer. She died this morning at the hospital with family and friends by her side. Her name was Zena Simmons and she was EXCEPTIONAL! She was loved by many! I met Zena at the chemo clinic and was automatically drawn to her unfaltering, sunny disposition. Back in…
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State Law-In NYS
We are entitled to half day per year for what is called HEALTH Screening. (men prostate and females Mammo) Just curious if many stated have the same thing? So time is not deducted from sick or vaction time...freebie half day.. Denise
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What do doctors really know and how much of what we read do you believe? ( a rant )
Sometimes I think it's just better to bury your head in the sand and not listen to anyone or anything out there on breast cancer. First let me say I am one of those people that rely (too much) on just what the doctor tells me - and you know if you don't ask the right questions, you may not even know about something. I…
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Please Tell Me about Libby!
I Know that you all do not recognize me because I do not post often. I guess I am shy when it comes to talking about myself, but I check the board everyday to see what it going on with all of the wonderful, loving people who such a special bond. I was very sad to hear about the death of Libby, but I don't recall seeing…
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endometrial biopsy todayH
Hello just had biopsy today cause of bleeding a year after periods stopped and history of breast cancer also on tamoxifen and supposed thick wall also ovarian cyst always have pain never completely pain free have pelvic congestion also i am so tired of complaining and not feeling well and to make it worse i think docs…
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Has anyone gotten a lump (cancerous or benign) in their biopsy scar?
Hi everyone, Just met with my MO after becoming a rad grad earlier this week (tjohoo!). She felt something in my armpit that she wants me to go see my surgeon for. It did not feel like cancer to her. It was not a lump but more of a long "wedge" that tapered. She guessed it was scar tissue from surgery. Nevertheless, she…
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Update & Next Steps
First, thank you all for... everything. You are simply the best. :-) Surgery (wire-guided lumpectomy) went well. One complication - adverse reaction to the specific sedation drug used. Left me feeling very "sickly" for several days afterwards. (Of course, my medical records are now noted accordingly.) Last week, saw my med…
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Not sure what to do, feel or say.
I need some wisdom. My mom last year was dx with cervical cancer. She went through surgery, chemo, and rads. She had a terrible time especially with the surgery. She still has pain. She believes the cancer has come back, in fact she's comvinced of it. She will have a PET Scan the end of this week. She says she's…
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coloring your hair after chemo
I finished chemo the end of June 2011 and my hair came back very silver with some dark hair. I have about half inch or so and feel I would be less uncomfortable with my hair dyed even though it still is short(with only scant bangs). Has anyone used henna hair dye which was recommended by my oncologist? Friends tell me I…
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Tomorrow is the Day
I go to have the Dr go over all the test results. I had a sneak preview and their doesn't seem to be anymore lumps on the MRI except the one I already have. Bone scan looks good. I have a polyp in my gallbladder and a spot on my liver. But the dr will talk to us, and let me know what the course of treatment will be. Then I…
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Update-Good news
Just got my biopsy results back-clear margins and negative sentinel node; I'm so happy for great results! Will see oncologist next week to determine follow up care. Want to thank everyone again for all the positive support I received here in my darkest hours, you all are amazing women!!
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A Little Good News
I saw my med onc on Thursday. He is very pleased with my progress since finishing treatment. He actually told me I was GLOWING! How great is that?!! Hugs, Georgia
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Radiation during chemo - did anyone try this?
Hi everyone, I am considering starting radiation while still undergoing chemo. Did anyone here try that? My radiologist said I can do it "if I am tough enough". She said there is no medical disadvantage, only potential advantage, to this choice. I will soon be fitted for my "body cast", and then I can start radiation when…
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THE PINK BUS TOUR
I posted a large version of my avatar on the expressions page. It is a pink bus a dear friend of mine ran into today and sent my way. It reminded me of all of us here. Hugs, RE
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recurrent breast cancer in same place as first time
looking for info from anyone who has had a recurrence of breast cancer in same place or have had a scare and did not turn out to be cancer. They are not sure about me yet as to whether it is breast cancer again or something with scar tissue. Either way I am scared and panicky
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it's official - I am a rad grad!
And I even have a diploma to prove it! The rad office is so sweet - they give a diploma plus a goofy picture of you with a graduation hat on (they paste the hat onto the picture that was taken when you started) PLUS they play graduation music (Pomp and Circumstance?) during your last treatment. SO, I am sore, inflammed,…
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'Systems biology' study of breast cancer
Using a 'systems biology' approach, which focuses on understanding the complex relationships between biological systems, to look under the hood of an aggressive form of breast cancer, researchers for the first time have identified a set of proteins in the blood that change in abundance long before the cancer is clinically…
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hey
my name is ivygail remulla i just went to the doctors appointment because by breast were becoming funny like breast pain and changes in the nipple area... they didnt find anything but a nodule on the left breast growing... now there keeping an eye out so it doesnt turn into cancer... the changes also happens in both breast…
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Acceptance and Betrayal. (i know you're reading this N. so here it is)
I have to let you guys know something. I will not be as active on here as in the past. I will continue to check on posts, and offer advice or information on your posts when I feel I can be helpful or supportive, but this place, CSN, is not the safe haven for me anymore that it used to be. I'm almost a year post-chemo. My…
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"no pain history" longish rant
I've been having moderate to debilitating pain in my upper left arm. (It's much worse than my hip pain and totally cancels out any neck pain.) My arm has been hurting for five weeks now without let up. Two week ago I called oncology and was told to "give it a couple of weeks"... I don't know why I did wait except that…
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Mimivac!
I saw your recent resonse to Heatherbelle - I just made me smile to see your post! I'm sure you are doing well and I am just so glad to know that you check in. Sue
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Did something different yesterday - Susan G Komen 5k walk in SF
My dear daughter whom I mostly want to strangle and kiss at the same time, came home begging to do the Susan G Komen breast cancer run/walk in San Francisco. A friend from school was doing it and she really wanted to walk to support the cure for breast cancer. It was very thoughtful of her and I wanted to support her,…
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Saturday workout with Bella Luna
Today Ines (Bella Luna) and I had a workout at Sand Dune park in Manhattan Beach. There is a stairway consisting of 122 stairs surrounding by trees and plants. So I think we climb it 8 times together, plus Ines came earlier and did additional 8 times herself. I am very impressed by her physical shape and determination. We…
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support groups for children/girls whose mother's have/had BC or passed away
I was wondering does anyone know of any support groups for children whose mother's have or had BC or passed away from breast cancer, especially for girls. I know this is difficult for boys however for girls they also face the threat of possibly having BC in their lives as well. My 12 year daughter doesn't take much to me…