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abdominal bulge from DIEP flap - anyone had this?
I had DIEP flap about a year and a half ago and have developed, or it kind comes and goes, that is an abdominal bulge mostly on the right side. The plastic surgeon at one point thought it was a hernia but then blamed it on my fibroid which at the time was huge. The fibroid of its own accord has since gotten significantly…
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It's All Too Much to Bare...How much more...
Hi there. How much more trauma and tragedy can our family bare? Cancer is a relentless adversary. I had my last RAD on Aug. 15th. Back in July, my husband's uncle (on his mother's side) was diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer of Unknown Primary - no cure. He's undergoing chemo as a palliative measure to slow the cancer down. His…
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Thanks
You ladies are awesome, thank you for the advice on my upcoming mastectomy! It's comforting to be able to discuss this with people that have 'been there, done that', as opposed to people that haven't. Thanks so much!!
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Biology determines everything
Now, let's see if I can get this right - and I'm going to ramble: I attended an advanced training course for peer navigators yesterday. A medical oncologist spoke to us about all things breast cancer. The thing that stood out most to me was his statement: "biology determines everything" - getting cancer, response to…
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Double Post- ignore please
A friend introduced me to this show. This guy was so humble and handsome. So sad he had to go so early in his life. Leaving a family behind. :( These were his last words to his kids: "I am going to go to sleep now as my body won't work any more. I am like a butterfly with broken wings. I will always be with you and will…
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Anyone watched 'Spartacus'? star Andy Whitfield dies
A friend introduced me to this show. This guy was so humble and handsome. So sad he had to go so early in his life. Leaving a family behind. :( http://www.freep.com/article/20110913/ENT07/109130325/-Spartacus-star-Andy-Whitfield-dies
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LCIS need to get this off my chest.
The breast surgeon found 3 small lumps in my right breast back in April. I had a mamo and ultrasound but nothing showed up so I returned 3 months later in July for a follow up appointment. The lumps are still there, apparently nothing has changed. The breast surgeon asked if I wanted another mammo and ultrasound. My…
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Any Caregivers?
I am looking to interact with other caregivers as I am currently taking care of my mom. It's been a difficult road for me. I find myself becoming so stressed and overloaded trying to manage everything and often times I find that I fall into depression. I want to be strong for her and stay positive but it's not always that…
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Back/Neck pain from Neulasta andor Chemo
Hi, This is my first time posting - I'm hoping someone can help me. I finished chemo 6/15/11. I got chemo every other Wednesday. 24 hours after chemo I had to give myself a shot of Neulasta. Every Friday I had back pain. Now it's 3 months later and my back, neck and shoulders are killing me. I try to walk and do light…
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depression
Has anyone else felt like just not doing this? I have only had one chemo treatment- three weeks ago now because my white cell count is low. I just wanted to get on with it and count down the treatments, but now I feel like the agony is being prolonged. I feel so bad about everything. Not just myself, but for all the people…
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miracle or no?
My sister has breast cancer, liver cancer, and lung cancer. She is using oxygen and morphine. Her legs have been swollen. She has opted for no treatments. Sometimes it seems that it is so very hard for her to breathe, but these last few days she has gone without oxygen. The swelling in her legs has gone down. Am I seeing…
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One Year Ago Today
One year ago today I was in BC Women's Hospital breast health centre receiving my very first mammogram and detailed ultrasound of my left breast. I remember the appointment vividly. I had a breast lump, that is why I was there. The technician proceeded with the mammogram and then asked me to sit and wait in the same room…
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chemo taxotere/ cytoxin
what can i expect after my first treatment of chemo tomorrow taxotere and cytoxan
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WI company ordered to pay for illegally firing a cancer patient.
http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/article/20110914/WDH0101/110914121/?odyssey=obinsite hope the link works.
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mild pain in arm pit!!
I drove a 3 hour drive(1st long distance ride) last week and had my hair washed in a beauty salon bowl first time since chemo,rads etc..... my thing is that Saturday i started feeling a mild pain in left, high in the arm pit where i had lymph nodes removed (16 with 8 pos)thing is i cant feel anything and boy believe me i…
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Anyone have any suggestion how to make this pain go away?
I had a bilateral masectomy on aug 31. I have now developed a protruding large vien or something under armpit that tightens so much when I raise my arm it is impossible to do. My breast hurt so bad that I can hardly stand anything to touch them. I called plastic surgeon and he says take 4 advil and see if it helps. The…
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Today is Skipper54's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR SUE HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!! Hope your birthday is just the beginning of a year filled with happiness! ♥ Cat
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Stopping by to check in
Hi peeps just poppin in with an update! I just had my 7th surgery this morning and right now im a little loopy and not feelin to much pain as long as i dont move around...so thats all good for the moment! You know youve had to many surgeries when youve become a professional patient...you just get to skip all the…
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Trouble with seeing after surgery
Since my surgery friday my vision is so blurry i cant hardly make anything out and defantly cant read nothing. So i put on my glasses...which i only have glasses cuz being on the computer to long i would get tension headaches (eye strains) anyway when i put them on it did help...its still blurry but i can make it out if i…
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Surgery all done!
Thanks SOOOOOOOO much everyone for your thoughts and prayers. They obviously worked since when I woke up in my room I was told there was no cancer in my lymph nodes! The surgeon also said there was a 90% chance that I would not need chemo:) I will know more later this week on the outcome of that. It is like a miracle what…
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Finally getting a wheelchair
It has taken 11 weeks for the wheelchair company to get approval! Amazing, this was not UHC, but the local mobility company. Found out yesterday, they are a third party vendor contracted to a national company. When they came to my home to access me, I was told it would take 4 - 6 weeks. It took 3 weeks just to get him…
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"Angel Wings" being removed next Wed
After RE is done with the pink bus maybe you could send it on over to me. I'll be having my "angel wings" removed from the sides of my body next Wednesday. I won't know the time until Tuesday afternoon between 3-5 pm. I'm a bit anxious but can't wait to have them removed so my arms will be able to lie next to my body. I…
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If You Want To Know If A Pink Sister Has Logged On Recently But Just Hasn't Posted, Read This Please
I know sometimes a "shout out" is made for one or more of our pink sisters and we tend to worry. But, I have seen that some have logged on, but, just haven't posted, so, I tend to not worry. I just assume they don't want to post or something. The way to see if they are logging in is when you first log in, look on the right…
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Whoopsie~Today is my big day~
So i had my appt. confused with my granddaughters birthday....silly me. I go in TODAY for the ultrasound and bloodwork~not the 15th. ~hoping beyond all hope that the report is clear~ ~gas up that ol' bus....gas it up with good wishes, thoughts and prayers. gas it up with chocolate, coffee, mojito's, cosmopolitans, chips…
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My breast is tender/painful
It's been 15 months since my lumpectomy/partial mastectomy, 11+ months since chemo, and 9 months since radiation. I honestly don't remember any breast pain except shortly after radiation. This has been going on for about 6 weeks. Lately it's been really tender to touch almost everywhere and I have pains/tenderness in areas…
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Saw my surgeon today
and he told me he removed all that he could from my angel wings. He said I'm healing well and I see him again in December. Char
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OT...I find this inspiring.
A friend shared this on facebook, and I find it inspiring. I decided to share... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOl4vwhwkW8&feature=youtu.be
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A Family United...when will this nightmare end?
As much as cancer can and does destroy, in its wake we as a family unite and become that much stronger. Just as my cancer treatment ended one month ago, cancer continues to challenge our entire family. I haven't mentioned this previously, but with all that has transpired in the last two months, and in the last week in…
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ovary removal
hello can you share your experiences with this. How did you decide, why was it advised. and how do you feel after. I have gone into chemopause and was wondering if the ovary removal makes all those symptoms worse? I have talked to my physicians about htis and they advised me to get a little stronger physically then decide.…
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Penny67 needs the Pink Bus tonight -- All Aboard
Penny67 could use the Pink Bus tonight to accompany her to an MRI. I will be on it, and as long as it is 12p somewhere, I think Margaritas and the blender should come with me! She is new to the site and sounds like she could use our support and prayers! I am on! ~Carol