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On this site, you can light a candle for Meena too. We have done this before for Moopy & Heidi.
This is the link that will take you directly to the site where you can light a candle also for Meena and write a message. We did this before for some of our other pink sisters that are now angels. It is a pretty site and gives a moment of peace when you light your candle. It works! I hope you all will light a candle &…
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Young mother of 3 boys
Please remember a young mother of 3 boys who lost her battle to lung cancer today.I was expecting it just over the weekend. I was called today about the arrangements. She fought a hard battle. Her cancer was Stage 4 and in the bones.She never gave up and had the support of family and friends.Now a husband is without his…
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Tamoxifen and bones aching?
I've been on tamoxifen for about a month now and have just started to notice that my bones ache. I had knee surgery almost 2 years ago and my knee actually throbs at times. The rest of me just feels "old". Has anyone else felt like this? Not too many hot flashes yet, so I guess that's good:)It's just the rest of my body…
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Has anyone taken TAC? TC? How do I decide which chemo regime?
My doctor has given me a choice of TAC or TC. I have triple negative medullary stage 2 grade 3 negative lymph node involvement. Bone scan and cat scan negative for metastasis. Doc said with TAC I will not be able to work for 6 months. That would bankrupt me literally and also I am very concerned about the potential heart…
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What makes you smile, just to think of it?????
I have several. My great niece when she smilles. She is 2 now and as cute as a button. I posted a couple more pics of her on my expressions page. She smiles with her whole body. Hugs Donna
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Dog raises $20,000+ for BC research
Just woke up in time to see on TV a story (but wasn't alert enough to get the whole story straight) about a dog named Dozer (or maybe Doser) who ran in a 1/2 Marathon that was a fund raiser for a Cancer Care Center. The 1/2 Marathon started somewhere near his house and when the people ran past it he took off and ran with…
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Remember the Butterfly and Be encouraged!
Last year when I was going thru a difficult time I felt so bad I was wondering how I would get thru it all. Then I ran across a card with a gorgeous butterfly on it. Inside it read, "Just when the caterpillar thought her world was over, She became a butterfly." It continued, "Don't give up five minutes before the miracle!"…
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I am weak in the knees
It all started during chemo. When I would get the shot the day after chemo, my knees would ache for a week or so and get better. By the time I finished chemo, one of my knees still ached. I figured that it was something that needed a little time. I then took 2 months of radiation. Knee still hurt, but I had other things to…
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Videos/Literature on self massage for lymphedema
Does anyone know where to find/purchase a video or literature explaining self massage for lymphedema? Saw my internist yesterday, he thought the very minute swelling was not cause enough to see a specialist or wear compression garment. Can't find a lymphedema massage specialist in my area, the only one close by quit,…
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Today is MsSunshine & Elm3544's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR EDNA & MsS HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Hope your birthday is just the beginning of a year full of happiness! ♥ Cat
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Can't sleep-went back on Tamoxifen
Anyone else have same issue on MED? I was off it for about 3 mths while prepping for hysterectomy and now back on it! This TIME I am paying more attention to side effects! Denise
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ARTICLE: Survival of stage IV breast cancer patients improves with stem cell treatment, study finds
Just wanted to share this article: http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-07-survival-stage-iv-breast-cancer.html
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Marker test
We all have been talking about this.Just a couple months ago I wondered if I should get one and discussed it on the Board.Some doctors order them, some patients are told they have a non invasive cancer and don't need the marker test and some doctors don't order them because they are unreliable.Well I am getting one since 2…
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126/84
I hesitate to post this, as it's so trivial compared with what many of you are going through right now, and the loss of our dear Meena....but maybe a little bit of good news is okay? Many of you know I was diagnosed with high blood pressure just as I was starting to feel like myself again after treatment, and it was a…
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a funny
Fried Chicken Our teacher asked us what our favorite animal was, and I said, "Fried chicken." She said I wasn't funny, but she couldn't have been right, because everyone else in the class laughed. My parents told me to always be truthful and honest, and I am. Fried chicken is my favorite animal. I told my dad what…
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PET/CT Scan results
phone call just came in from Oncologist........I can breathe now........and looking for those darn dancing shoes!!!!! Please send NED over tonight....I will be gentle so he can keep going for all the others that need him to dance with. I thought I was going to have to wait til next week for my appointment...I kept busy so…
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First chemo done!!
I have to say I went in there this morning with a positive attitude and surprising to me no fear. They did the bloodwork and everything looked great,so they started me on benadryl then on Herceptin.I will get the herceptin every 3 weeks. When it was done they gace me more benadryl,steriods,pepcid then started the Taxol. I…
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Two time survivor - third diagnosis
Hi Everyboy, My name is Pam and my loving partner of 21 years, Andie, has been posting on the board to all of you, trying to help me through this. I was diagnosed 26 years ago with stage one bc on the left side - lumpectomy and 6 weeks of radiation ensued. I was diagnosed 16 years ago with one aggressive site and two…
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juggled 5 appts yesterday
I had blood appt , oncologist, dentist etc...I called for mammo appt and was just short of one year for my insurance to cover it. So I had to back up onocloist to fit in mammo , which meant change my dentist appt (only opening onoclogist could change to) then move blood work so no longer then week away from oncologist…
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If you need any $ help with meds
My cancer pharmacy has imparted some helpful info for those who may be struggling to pay for their prescriptions. Log on to www.rxoutreach.org. You must meet the financial criteria, and if you do, it has 90 and 180 day supplies of femara/lotrizole, blood pressure meds, and other meds for a fairly nominal price.
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Today is Outdoor Girl's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR PATTY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! You are very special & you deserve the best-wishing you a day/year filled with love & happiness! Hope all is well with you! We miss you! ♥ Cat
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Today is KaylaDenisse's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR KD HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! May each candle on your cake become a wish that comes true! Have a wonderful day! ♥ Cat
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just dropping in to say hi
hi everyone thought i would drop in and say hi, know it has been a long time and that most dont know me but wanted to just say hi
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HELP! Anyone who has been on Taxol......
I got a taxol/herceptin treatment Thursday. Also I started on a pain patch Thursday. I felt great yesterday, pain in my leg was so much better, got lots done. Today I woke up ok, switched my pain patch and then drank some juice. I threw it up right away. Now 10 hours later, I have a fever and have not kept one thing down…
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If you're hot and tired, look at this---Bailey, the Unknown Reindeer
This is something that brought a smile to my face and it may to yours. This is to help you survive this heat wave. Go to YouTube: and open, Merry Christmas from Bailey the Unknown Reindeer Hugs to all, Judy
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~What Has Everyone Been Doing This Summer Or What Are You Planning? ~
I know summer is half over, but, I thought you might want to share what you have done so far or what you are going to be doing for the rest of the summer. Have you taken any trips, vacations, planted a garden, got a new job, in treatments, just taking it easy or what? ♠♣ Love, Susie ♠♣
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Peripheral Neuropathy..can vitamin B-1 help?..
Read an article in Sunday's paper in the PEOPLE'S Pharmacy column by Joe & Terry Graedon...I believe you can google this, also... It states that the compound, benfotiamine, a synthetic form of thiamine ( vitamin B-1 ) has been used in Germany to treat peripheral neuropathy due to diabetes....a physician says the dose is…
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Still taking naps-anyone else snoozin' too?
I take a nap almost everyday. 1-2 hours. My family is really giving me a hard time, saying I sleep too much. I'm cancer free right now, but I'm stage 4 and have been through chemo twice. My body is worn out. Does anyone out there still take a little snooze during the day to feel refreshed?
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mastectomy camisole
Does anyone need a mastectomy camisole. I got 2 through my insurance but did not use them. I tried one on at the store, then washed them both. When I went to wear it, it bothered my skin too much. So they haven't been worn. They are large, I am about a size 10. They come with the drainage pockets that velcro to the inside…
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Lymphedema Massage
I recently went to see a new Physical Therapist for my lymphedema. I really liked her and she was able to reduce the swelling in my arm by two inches. While there she taught me how to properly massage my arm, she allowed me to video it which I have posted on my You Tube acct. If you are interested in seeing it copy and…