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Kari...Laurissa..
Just wanted you two to know, we're " with you"....perhaps not physically, but in spirit and wishing you better days.... Post when you're up to it to keep us posted....we care.. Hugs, Nancy
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Pink bus for Pam 5?
Hop on board quickly her scan is at 6! Good thing the police can't see us, but if you read her post "I think I'm in trouble" you'll know this scan is a good thing and that she needs our support.
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what's your opinion?
Okay folks... This is the news I got: invasive ductal carcinoma,er &pr positive, grade 1 stage 1.. less than 5mm.. I am scheduled for breast MRI next week, assuming that this is clear doctor says lumpectomy with radiation would be appropriate. She said that I had one of the best scenarios she has seen in a long time. She…
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THEY GAVE MY JOB AWAY WHEN I WAS ON DISABILITY!!!! NOW WHAT?
I was to have one more surgery, now I am afraid to leave again. They demoted me, and I have been at the same job for over 5 years with new employer and over 12 years with employer before her. I am crushed, pissed and feel like I am being punished for being sick. I want to find a new job, with someone who will allow me to…
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Just took my #1 Tamoxifen pill (third weapon)
Hi sisters-- Just wanted to let you all know that I just took my first pill of tamoxifen.
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ANy experience wiht this doctor in the Los Angels area?
Dear Friends, I am seeking a second opinion on my DCIS treatment options. My husband made an appointment with Dr. Michael Galitzer who runs the American Health Institute in Los Angeles. He is also a Dr of integrative medicine. If any of you have had experience with this Dr, I hope you can share your thoughts about him and…
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I think I may be in trouble
Last night my lungs started to burn. I didn't have any asthma because they were dry but I still couldn't stop coughing. I was really surprised because I'm still on 50mg of prednisone. I call the onc doc today and he called me back saying I may be reacting to he chemo drugs. He's only seen this happen about 4 times in his…
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**Another Shout Out To Laurissa and Kari**
Just wondering how your chemo is going Laurissa. How are you feeling? And Kari, did your counts go up where you can start your chemo? Lots of prayers for you both, Sue :)
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The diagnostic center.....
How is it that they sent me a letter today reminding me that my mammogram is due now??? And that my last one was 8/5/10 and they have immediate openings. This is the SAME place---for years--- that I had all of my diagnostic mammos, MRI's, and breast ultrasounds.... My mastectomy was in 2008. Maybe they confused me with…
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Today is Mizcaldwell's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR LORI HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Hope your special day is all you wish for! ♥ Cat
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Mastectomy - Blood pressure/blood draws which arm?
Hello beautiful Pink sisters, This has always confused me because I've seen different answers multiple times. I understand that if you had a mastectomy, your blood work/blood pressure checks should be administered on your opposite side of the body. Now with a double mastectomy which side is it done? I know at my cancer…
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bra during radiation
I had a left mastectomy in July and will begin radiation for 7 weeks in mid-September. I am currently wearing my post-surgery camisole with the puffy insert. But I go back to my teaching job next week and that camisole is too bulky to wear under nice clothes. I went to the prosthesis-fitting lady who will be helping me…
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what is with this coach purses?
It explains why it is so hard to get on this site when you have this going on.
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what about 2nd opinions
I was just dx infiltrative duct carcinoma after mammo & biopsy. This announcement is still sinking in. However, my husband exclaimed I should get second opinion on the lab results. Does anyone have experience with this(2nd op; or husbands LOL)? and do u think another biopsy would have to be done?
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Yesterday was MY birthday!
I just wanted to say how grateful I am to have another birthday. Yesterday I turned 49. I will hit the 1 year cancerversary on August 24th! I have 2 or 3 Herceptin treatments to go and then will get "deported." Almost done....but will always be here for support and to give any advise I can offer. Bonnie
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Chemo before surgery?
I just want to thank everyone who responded so much for the love and support. It meant so much to read the heart-felt advice. I met with the oncologist who was wonderful, and he spent almost 2 hours with my husband and I discussing the proposed treatment. I still need to meet with the surgeon. I will likely have chemo…
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Its almost been a year
And what a year it has been. I was diagnosed the end of August 2010 and I feel like it was so long ago. my hair is growing back, I have my last herceptin the 2nd of Sept., I have my reconstructive surgery scheduled for the middle of Sept. and my life is starting to return to normal and I feel like I am not ready for it to…
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Top News Today - New leukemia therapy destroys cancer by turning blood cells into "assassins"
You all probably know by now, but this is GREAT news. I pray it will develop into something great for everyone suffering from this illness. http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162-20091135-10391704.html
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OT - out of touch for a while
It seems like the board goes crazy when I go away for a few days and there's a lot to catch up on when I get back. This time I'm not going anywhere but my computer is. It's about 6 1/2 years old (I know, I know, just like the lady on the commercial where they come in and build a computer store in her house. But the monitor…
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lymphamatic pump for my arm after breast cancer and lymphadema
I had breast cancer in 1980. I had a radical mastectomy and wear a compression sleeve. I now have a lymphamatic pump for my arm. I have had lymphadema about 5-6 times during the last 20 years. My question is, if I pump my arm every day do I need to wear my compression sleeve? I am wondering if it stays under control and I…
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the doctors lied! what to do......
Hello Everyone, My mom was diagnosed with left breast cancer and lymp nodes on Jan. 2011. It was recommended to do chemo before surgery. They did 12 weeks every Friday of taxol then 4 treatements of a differnt chemo (not sure which one). They just did surgery this past Friday. The pathology reports state that the tumor is…
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I am so sorry I am I such a basketcase......
It's a new week, my son's 14th birthday oh course I wake up crying and exhausted. I feel like I could just crawl out of my skin. I think I decided I am not going back to work, I will just let them deal with it I will stay home and focus on me/family and if my job isn't there when I return then it wasn't meant to be and I…
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Lumpectomy vs. Mastecomy
New to board. Did chemo first. Tumor shrunk. Next step surgery. Triple negative - Stage IIB. Prefer lumpectomy. Seen some pictures of bad cosmetic results. Would love some feedback.
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Wine Whine
First, let me preface this with the statement that I'm absolutely not against monies raised to fund breast cancer research. Afterall, I had it and I want a cure found. I do wonder about all the pink stuff being sold and what all the money raised is actually being used for. Second, I'm sick and tired of pink, pink, pink,…
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lousy few days
I got through the "bad" weekend pretty well but I have to say that I woke up again today with a fever of over 100. The bronchitis is totally out of control. I can't sleep cause I cough all the time. I fall off my 3 european pillows if I do happen to doze off. Went to see my regular doc today and he put me back on an…
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Abraxane
I was wondering if anyone has had Abraxane infusions. I have two more AC infusions and then on to Abraxane. Any words of advice?
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Having a really hard time...
I don't really know how or why, but I'm feeling overwhelmingly anxious, and emotionally sensitive as I come closer to my last radiation appointment on the 15th. I've come through so much and I'm beginning to feel lost and confused. I'm weepy a lot these days, mind you, there are many other things going on in our lives that…
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***This is a BEAUTIFUL song, and wanted to share with all of you.****
Sisters -- As I sit here by myself, listening to the songs sang to our Father, I think of all of you. I pray you all overcome this physically and mentally. I pray for health for everyone. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdq9Q8wJdjc
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Newbie
Hi Ladies..as much as i hate to say this but i'm now part of the club...i'm 39 and was diagnosed with IDC stage 1 grade 3 on July 5...had a lumpectomy, nodes and margin are clear...great right?? well, starting this monday i start chemo, follow by rad than hormones pills for 5 years ...CHEMO, POSSIBLE REACCURANCE..are you…
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Coming back fast after chemo ends??
Hello All You Lovely, Lovely Ladies, I was diagnosed with IDC, ER+, Stage 3b in April. After 5 rounds of A/C and one Taxol (BAD reaction) I received my last chemo on July 12th. The tumor went down to 2cm (from 6!) YAY! Last Monday I thought the lump was feeling bigger, on Wednesday I definitely thought it was bigger and my…