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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…
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Is that all you can ever talk about?
Dear Sisters: Came back from a relaxing water aerobics class. Told husband I met a lady who conquered breast cancer in 1996. Her sister was in a clinical trial for Herceptin in 2001, which interested me since my cancer is Herceptin Pos. and all of us now benefit from these trials. Husband snapped at me - "I am tired of you…
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Am I crazy?
Hi! I have a very strange question... Have any of you had a real revulsion to meat since cancer treatment? I always thought I leaned more on the carnivore edge of the spectrum instead of the herbivore, but, since my chemo last year (my active treatment ended in January), I am truly nauseated by anything but really…
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Today is JoJo's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR MISTY JO HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Wishing you all the best on your special day & always! ♥ Cat
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OT - Life
Written by Regina Brett: 1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good. 2. When in doubt, just take the next small step. ... 3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. 4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch. 5. Pay off your credit cards every month. 6. You don't…
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Treatment of scalp after hair loss
I have begun to lose my hair and a friend is going to shave my head tomorrow. What is the best treatment to put on my scalp after it is shaved?
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Today is MusicMama's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR DIANE HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! May all the candles on your cake become wishes that come true! ♥ Cat
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I'll have to do the ****** chemo again.
There are three areas of concern in my body right now. First, the local recurrence...a lump at the mastectomy scar. (It became 3 lumps between biopsy and surgery.) Had surgery Tuesday to get them out, and no nice neat steri strips this time. I have seven big black ugly stitches. Still waiting for full pathology on that,…
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Prayers for our Pinkflutterby
Please keep our dear sweet Libby in your thoughts & prayers. According to her sister, she is having a rough time and has several lesions on her liver. She and her daughter are staying with her mother. She sees the doctor again next Tuesday. xoxo, Jean
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Today is New2Me's Anniversary!
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY HAPPY ANNIVERSARY HAPPY ANNIVERSARY HAAAPPPY ANNIVERSARY! May this day be a reminder of all the blessings you both share! Have a great day! ♥ Cat
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A Sad Day For Our Family
Today is a very sad day for our family. This morning we received the sad news that one of our beloved family members, in the midst of his cancer battle passed away in the wee hours of the morning. His passing has come as a shock to us all, as it happened so quickly. In some ways we are all grateful for that aspect so that…
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Last taxol today!
Today I had my last Taxol. I will remain on Herceptin until June 2012. In meeting with the MO I asked her if after Herceptin am I done with chemo. Only to find out that I will be on Tamoxifen for 5 years once the Herceptin is done. It's frustrating as we met in February for my treatment plan and I wasn't advised this at…
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Am I "off base" - thoughts!
AS most know there is very little, If anything, that pebbles say that bothers me with BC BUT there is one woman at one of the horse sites I go to that is. Earlier today she wrote about being so upset that there was a lunch meeting with some who work where she does and she wasn't included. The 'meeting' was apparently about…
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New York - Yankee's are IN!! Baseball play offs will soon be in full swing ...
Congratulations all your Baseball fans! Chenheart must be doing a 'happy dance' in celebration of her Yankee's! Enjoy the play offs -- hoping all your favorite teams make it to the World Series -- okay, choose 2 teams amongst yourself! Equal Opportunity Sports Fan -- Vicki Sam p.s. ... FOOTBALL rules!!
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Please ignore post..
Please ignore post... I was just too angry and didn't think of others. My apologies to all.
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question for Missrenee
Renee, With your low wbc do you still mantain a somewhat normal life or do you try to avoid crowds? With a low wbc (2.8)would you take a vacation? I'm just nervous about having this count so low. I am going to the website that Kay suggested. Should we get protien powder? Yes Renee, I am so tired of worring about all of…
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Life after treatment
Hi Ladies, So I’m still early in my treatment, I still have 4 more chemo treatment, than rads, etc... It feels like this journey will never end. I like to hear from women who have already completed their treatment and how you guys are doing today. How has this changed your outlook? I tell myself there is a reason for…