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Permanent makeup - a vanity issue
I'm going to get permanent eyeliner and maybe eyebrows (since I don't have any). A friend wondered if it was ok and thought maybe I should check with my doctor first. I'm tired of checking with my doctor for every little thing. Besides, some of you are getting nipples tatooed. And Heather, weren't you getting a new tat?…
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if my primary care doesn't react to bloodwork results, should I ?
I have been having UTIs and I am have an appt. with a urologist, but my latest bloodwork had elevated levels-- in two places relating to "Eos"---my little research didn't reveal anything "good" about that, however my doctor didn't mention a thing. So....?????? It looks like my "benign" kidney stones are beginning to cause…
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Triple negative Stage
SO now that I have read everything on this disease that some of us have......how do we know the chemo is even working? As in my case I have the surgery before the chemo. I also read it can come back while on chemo...... Isn't there any news for us to put this in remission?
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Hershey, PA Reunion - Saturday, October 29, 2011
I have finalized the group rate with the Hershey Lodge. The room rate is $189.00 plus tax for a total of $209.79. They will honor this rate a few days before and a few days after our date. If you are interested in staying there, please call them at 1-800-533-3131 and refer to the CSN Sisters in Pink Group. I have 10 rooms…
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Dental problems after treatments?
I have an absess and will see an endodontist Wednesday. It's a tooth that I had 6 root canals on about 11 years ago - or so the dentist says. Actually he says the infection is the same tooth, yet the xrays look perfectly normal. He says I'll likely lose the tooth and am looking at either a bridge or implant. Swell.…
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husband signed up to online dating
I am physically sick right now. Yes I don't trust him and have been checking his email.
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Triple negative Stage 2a
no node involvement grade 3. 2 tumor 2.2 and 2.6 clear margins. just had my second round on AC yesterday. I never had any scans done and i am nervous about that. I've had a colonoscopy....clear ovarian ultrasound......clear chest xray.....clear ecco cardiogram .......fine I want to be positive and yes I am speaking to…
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side effect of chemo
Has anyone ever heard of lymphoma as a side effect of chemo? I was told today by a surgeon (the same group that did my initial surgery), that it has been shown to be a side effect. When I asked why no one bothered to tell me, the answer was, "If we told you everything (all possible) side effects, it would take years." I am…
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Casting For Recovery
Has anyone had any experience with them? (www.castingforrecovery.com) I found it this morning and it sounds like something I'd like to try. It's apparently a 2 1/2 day Retreat for women who are BC Survivors where you learn to do fly fishing. Sounds like fun to me - I fish but never tried to fly fish. It's cost free other…
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For those who HATE vein sticks -
last Wed. I had a blood draw before appt. the next day. Why I thought about it I don't know but I did as I had a flush after appt. so had to use EMLA cream for port the next day but forgot to until a few minutes before flush so it 'kinda smarted'. Well I put EMLA on vein before I left home and though it never bothers me…
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Some good news
First I would like to say thanks for the prayers for my friend and neighbor. Her surgery went well and the tumor was removed. The good news is that it was not cancer. She is feeling better today and is being released from the hospital tomorrow. Hugs, Georgia
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Thinking of you MyTurnNow - How are you?
Debbie, I have been praying for you and thinking of you. How are you doing?
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Brand New & Terrified: HELP!
I just got my results on Tuesday that I have breast cancer. I'm 33 years old. It's in my right breast only, a lump about the size of a piece of corn plus a bunch of tiny deposits. I have no idea what kind and what stage and I'm alone in this. I have no insurance and I have to apply to Medicaid for assistance but I'm told…
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Mastectomy on friday staying positive..
I know that all of you where praying for me and hoping for the best where I am concerned. My breast cancer came back in the same stop which my surgeon told me is not uncommon after a lumpectomy. there must have been some little nodes of cancer left and it started to grow. So with that note I am having a mastectomy of the…
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Libby
circle the pink wagons for Libby she is in the hospital with a fever. She is also a grandma again. congrats Libby!
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Pink Gloves On - Back in the ring for Round 3!!
Hello sweet sisters. I haven't been posting a lot lately but that doesns't mean that I have not been on here checking on all of you. Well, as my subject line says, I am AGAIN going to go head to head with the beast. This is the third time in 3 years. This time, I am going to Mayo Clinic to get a second opinion. Who am I…
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Results..not so good...sprialing downhill
We just came from my oncologist....biopsy results show a metastasis...stage IV...not in any internal organs but it is present in lymph nodes thus the pain in the breast that I had the lumpectomy...good news..the MRI of my brain is clean....my head wasn't hollow after all...lol. evidently anytime bc comes back it is staged…
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Lymphedema
Hi all - I have a question to those of you with lymphedema. How did you know you had it? Was it obvious that your arm was completely swollen, or did it develop gradually? My PT that I was seeing post-surgery for arm and shoulder issues said to look for my watch or ring to be tight. I've been having some pain along a nerve…
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Tamoxifen question
Hi - I'm new to this, so not sure I'm doing it right...I'm a recent breast cancer survivor (yea!) and on Tamoxifen. I've already gone through menopause, so dealt for years with hot flashes, but nothing like this! Is anyone else experiencing this? Is there something I can do about it without taking any hormones?? Pretty…
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I had Estrogen + what vitamins or other meds do you take
I've been on femara now 1 month and so far so good joint pain but i can handle it so far, onc.Dr. told me i could take anything, if i needed something for headaches or sinuses well the only other thing I'm taking now is 1000mg12 100mg B6 and i was taking 1000mg of D but i had started having breakouts from it is there a…
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My first chemo
I think I could have driven myself but I was more relaxed I guess, and enjoy talking with driver/friend. It went without a problem. I'm pleasantly surprised. Maybe the problems are yet to come, hopefully NOT! The nurses and staff are wonderful in the small city I go to. Since it was first time, I was there 4 and 1/2 hours.…
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I'm back like a bad penny
Well ladies I am back up and running as far as the computer is concerned but I think I have to do some updating of my home(router or modem) equipment because I have no internet at home. I can surf elsewhere. I have missed you all for the past 10 days. I justified the purchase of the computer with the idea that I could pick…
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Hubby was good today....
So, normally I am complaining about my hubby...he doesn't do enough around the house...never does the dishes or worries about what's for dinner... But, tonight we had a serious discussion... I have been off work since January...my RO has given me a letter to be off for breast ca until August 1st as I just finished rads May…
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#7 chemo Tomorrow (Taxol) and I want to say.....
Thank you for all the support you have given me. I was the one who asked if I needed pampers during chemo. And now I laugh about it. Doesn't it feel good to laugh about a bad situation? I will have my #7 Taxol treatment tomorrow. Then to #8 - last one! Amen to that! I sometimes wish you guys lived closer to me. I would…
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Newly diagnosed seeking info
Hello, I'm visiting from CSN's head and neck board because my best friend's mother was just diagnosed with breast cancer following an abnormal mammogram followed up by an ultrasound and then biopsy. As I understand it the tumor is grade 1 (of 3?) and .42 cm. She'll be treated at the very well regarded breast cancer center…
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Tuesday *(JUNE 21) I find out when I can go back to work
I assume the following Monday...been long time...but I think ready to go back... I am going back to different building and different job and boss...wish me luck..(they told me while out on sick leave they did away with my job-but transering) So many changes..... June 22 is our 26th anniversary...busy week... Denise
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Tomaxafin and the Fun Beginning
Soon to begin Tamoxafin and reading alot of the side affects, etc. and getting nervous. Do they run frequent blood test on you to evaluate your blood for clotting, Do they run any tests in your pelvic area to see what's happening down there. I've read alot on line and these chats and it seems alot of ladies end up having…
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First oral chemo yesterday..
Okay ladies...I'm officially on oral chemo for my recurrence of TNBC......A clinical trial that is in phase II ... went to my cancer center yesterday to receive my first dose of 5 capsules..Oh they were the prettiest color....chocolate brown! Interesting how they do this...I took a Zofran then had to wait 30 minutes...…
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Northern California Lunch Date - June 25!
We have things to celebrate (including each other). We have Linda's great news and return to work, Deborah's daughter got married and she survived, and I have a new "real" (sort of) job. I'm sure there's more amongst us who have something to add to the celebration, or will celebrate for any excuse. We'll meet at BJ's in…
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Not flunking rads.....out of school suspension
So, I had my 28th, and last, regular radiation treatment today BUT just as I expected I did not get my markings for my boosts and was told not to reappear at the center until Monday. Even then he made no promises and said he might not do anything until Wednesday, wonder what happens on Wed? Do we wait until Friday if he's…