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BRCA1 gene mutation
I had genetic testing a while back & got my results that I am positive for the BRCA1 gene. This upsets me most because I have two young, beautiful, spunky little daughters. My mom had breast cancer also, and her mom died of ovarian cancer when she was 52. I have my appointment with my gynecologist the first week of July to…
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Camp Kesem- for kids with PARENTS who have cancer
If you have young kids, you need to check out Campkesem.org. If there is one near you, check for openings. It is the most fabulous thing that cancer will do for your kids. It is funded, organized and run by college kids, who most likely have had parents with cancer. I was kind of worried about sending my 7 and 11 year old…
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Scared to death of Taxotere - need some success stories
I've had 4 AC treatments and one Taxol. I didn't have an immediate allergic reaction to Taxol but two days later I was in the hospital for 2 weeks with a temperature and "ground glass opacity" showing on a CT scan. It was a delayed allergic reaction. I've been off of everything for a month. The "ground glass opacity" is…
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I've never felt so loved :) You are all SO amazing!!
As many of you know, I've been a bad pink sister and haven't been on here enough lately and I need to discipline myself to get on here more often, because it truly lifts me in every aspect of my life, and I need to help others as well, I have a lot of experience, strength and hope that I should be passing on. First: I want…
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Anti-depressants
I finally gave in and went to my doc about stress etc. He's going to prescribe and SSRI and I remember seeing here that some were better with our hormone drugs than others. I'm taking anastrozole (arimidex) and wondering if anyone has any insight. I'm thinking lexapro was good and he's prescribing wellbutrin as well. My…
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how do you PM
can't remember how
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Does radiation make sense when you have already gotten chemo?
Or do you cause more cancer by having it? What are your thoughts? Eva
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Update: Dent under the arm?
Good morning pink sisters! I am wondering, has any of you had a dent under your arm when you lift it, at the top, right side? I had sugery back in February, and my sentinal nodes were removed (all came back negative). Now I just noticed when I lift my arm, there is a dent on that side, but far from the surgery site - at…
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MO appointment 6/29/11
Even though I know my Feb. PET scan was clean and I've been through radiation since then there's always this little niggling thought in the back of your mind. Please send prayers for peace and that all will be well. Thanks!
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Today is MyTurnNow's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR DEBBIE HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Wishing you Health, Happiness, & Love on your special day & Always! ♥ Cat
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DEPORTED!!!!
Woo hoo! For those that aren't on facebook, I just wanted to let you know that I got my port out today! It's a little sore right now. I'm just happy to close this chapter in my life after 1 year and 5 months. Love you all! xoxo, Jean
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Pray for my mom
My mother is already done with 3 chemos,followed by surgery,successfull radiotherapy now doctor has advised for small dose of docetaxel chemo for 3 times,but its getting delaying because of blood counts im quite scared,i need ur wishes
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Thanks for the prayers! I seem to be one of the lucky ones, so far.
Dear Pink sisters, I'm *Really* grateful for all the good advice, and good wishes!! The bilateral mastectomy went very well, and I got the drains out after only a week. Now I'm beginning to do those exercises some of you told me about, slowly. I'm wiped out energetically, of course, but there's been a fraction of the pain…
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happy to see the urologist Friday!! instead of July 29th.
They had a cancellation...yay for me. I hope the news is good, or at least tolerable. I guess the benign kidney stones are acting up, and I wish this low-grade fever would just go away. Any prayers are welcomed. Thanks, Carol
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Found indentation when I raise my arm...
A couple of weeks ago, I noticed an indentation in the same side as my lumpectomy. My lumpectomy scar is about 12:00, the indentation is probably 3:00. It's about an inch long, and the area is numb. Not tingly-numb, just numb. I do have an appointment for an MRI on Thursday so they can check it out. As soon as they called…
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Port ????????????????????????????????????
I just got a Bard power port put in on the 20th . Still have pain and they put it in the middle of chest why? Why not on side? How long should it be sore?
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Chenheart .. Come out, come out - where ever you are!
Claudia, We are thinking, praying and sending positive thoughts to you ---. Hoping all is well. Vicki Sam
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Mom went home to the Lord last night
She had been sick for a very long time. Heart disease,( Only 10 percent of her heart functioned ) Copd, osteoporosis And end stages leukemia. For the last two months she was in Hospice. And for the last 3 years home bound and bed ridden. Heart disease for 11 years. Rest in peace Mom.
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Advice regarding mastectomies & reconstruction
Hi everyone. I'm new in here. No, I don't have breast cancer. But I did test positive for the BRAC gene. I watched my mom suffer through breast cancer 3 times and she passed away January 7, 2011. At 47 years old. I have had 2 aunts, my grandma, and great grandma also have it, everyone multiple times. It is a horrible…
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Tips to ease pain of newly filled expanders??
I just got home from PS and getting another 100cc's in each expander and wow am I feeling it. Before my Bilateral mastectomy I was a 32A.I am only 5'5 and weigh 103lbs. I have 350cc expanders and now have 50cc's left to go. I am feeling a lot of pain and preasure in the center of my chest and in my upper back.My chest is…
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still working on computer issues.
Have not been on here much as I have had a problem with the new computer and being able to hook up to the net. I have been on the phone with tech support people for two evenings now trying to resolve the issue. I have to get on the net at work, and work has been busy lately. So I am not dead, nor sick, just behind the 8…
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Prayers Needed in Crisis
I am going in for my radiation mapping appointment tomorrow morning with treatments beginning on July 6th. I'm nervous and emotionally drained. We need your prayers desperately. My mother-in-law is crazy. She dropped a bomb on me this past Wednesday. You see, she owns the house we live in (no she doesn't live with us) and…
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A warrior lost her battle
I had a cousin who was in treatment for breast cancer in the middle of chemo caught an infection (unknown at this time and very rare)was buried on yesterday she wasn't on the boards but i had shared with her about you wonderful ladies,isn't it something you have cancer but you die from an infection to all the newbies when…
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OT - Anyone here in St. Louis?
My husband and I are heading there (trying for the 3rd time) in about 10 days. Maybe we can touch base if schedules permit.
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Does anyone take Advocare wellness vitamin supliments?
I have a friend that sales it and was wondering if it really does help boost the immune system and help with energy? I will of course ask my onoligist if I can take it. Just wanted any feedback that anyone may have to offer? Thank you Mary
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Today is Rague's Birthday!
Hoping your day is filled everything you love! Best wishes for many more! Celebrate BIG! much love, Jenny
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first mamo after mastectomy
I have a question of when to get a mammogram after my mastectomy. It will be one yr from my last mammogram as of july
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Lovely night in the Emergency
So lefty is still on strike... my right nipple looks great but my left one is at it again. I was feeling lousy and it turns out I had an infection. A few day ago I noticed my breast getting red and hot to the touch but my appointment with my plastic surgeon was still weeks away. Last night I ended up going to the emergency…
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AYSE -- How are you doing? That nasty infection -- gone ?
Thinking and praying that all is well with you, and your health. Vicki Sam
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Pink Sisters: What do you think if we do this for Pinkkari09 - (Kari)?
Hello Pink Sisters, I would dike to extend my apologies to Kari (Pinkkari09) if I am crossing boundaries, but please know I do it with respect and with warm intentions. The truth is, I can't stop thinking about pinkkari09. And I thought of something. I am taking a chance and not minding my own business, because I care and…