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Have an awesome day everyone!!!
Have an awesome Friday everyone!!! Hugs, Ticky
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Asking for good thoughts
I am asking for good thoughts for my neighbor and friend. She is having surgery tomorrow for a tumor on her ovaries. She is 82 and not in the best health. They will not know if it is cancer until it is removed. I will not be able to visit her because she had to go to a hospital 150 miles from here just in case. Hugs,…
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anyone else ever out of medical to be called and told we did away with your job?
I have been out 3 wks on medical and I got a call from supervisor which asked if i was up to shop talk...? I said yes.. she explained changes within my work place and then said oh we did away with your position! we do have one in a different location...are you okay with that? I wanted to say what if I say NO? But of course…
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Test results...
So I had a biopsy 2 weeks ago. Dr took a piece of my uterus. She said she did not think it was cancer...but just to be sure... Yup, that's what they said about my breast... Anyway, she said to call in 2 weeks and I could get the results over the phone. So I called - it's been 2 weeks...the Dr isn't in and they don't have…
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Now I know you will think I am crazy...
if you are not already doing so (: But here's what happened I went in search for a house and instead I found a home for me and my 4 kitties. This is crazy but it feels perfectly right. I met my soul mate!!! It's only been 2 weeks and (hold on to your seats) - we live together!!! But we are both totally comfortable with and…
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Numbness starting to subside
I had a double mastectomy and tissue expanders put in on Feb. 28, 2011. Two and a half months later I think my chest area is finally starting to come back to life. I don't know when it exactly happened but I am starting to feel the presence of my expanders (fully inflated)especially along the inside of my torso. Most of my…
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Surgery set
Hi everyone...im just popping in with an update. They finally called with a surgery date and set it for July 6th. For thoughs who remember its for a redo cuz one fell and im tired of tripping over it...lol! I will be just happy when its over cuz im just tired of feeling like frankenstein and being cut open over and over…
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radiation pits
just finished tenth radiation treatment and taking tamoxafen i feel swelling and pain in breast and always tired for the last three days think its too soon for side effects anyone else have problems like this
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Tamoxifin
I had surgery, chemo and radiation and now am on Tamoxifin for 5 years. I am having a terrible time with hot flushes, two or three times a night I wake up and can't get back to sleep for about an hour. I'm tired! I'm 63 and work full time, so I need my rest. Talked to my gynecologist and he just said "There's nothing we…
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Silly to be excited but......
I actually went to the optometrist yesterday evening and got the ok to be fitted for contacts again!!! She didn't find any lasting chemo effects and said I had enough lashes and tears to wear them. Yay!!! Gave them up at the beginning of chemo since I knew my eyes would be so dry and no lashes would be a problem. One more…
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Tell the Truth
A woman and her ten-year-old son were riding in a taxi on Seymour > >> Street in Vancouver . It was raining and all the prostitutes were > >> standing under the awnings. > >> > >> "Mom," said the boy, "what are all those women doing?" > >> > >> "They're waiting for their husbands to get off work," she replied. > >> > >>…
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Finally did it!!
I posted a few weeks ago trying to gather information about post chemo hair and what to expect if I cut it. Well, I finally did it, cut off all my chemo curls and the funky white tips. It is now more of a pixie cut. I like it. It is super short again but now I don't have a mass of curls to deal with. I feel I can relate to…
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anyone develop urinary infections that won't go away?
Since April, I have had 3 different antibiotics, two bloodwork orders, and 4 urine cultures. They can't identify the bacteria, because they can't separate them in the lab!!! The most recent labs were Friday, so no results yet. Drinking water, cranberry juice and sleeping a lot more than usual. This just seeems ifffy to me.…
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Thought this was cute
Women are Angels. And when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly....on a broomstick. We are flexible like that. Hugs, Georgia
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Radiation burn question
Along my incision line just under my left breast I am super red. Over the weekend and for the past couple of treatments I've been applying the Biafine salve they prescribed to me this past Thursday. My question is can I just goop this on over my incision site, or is it best to let the area get some air as well and I should…
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Third Mammogram and possible calcifications
A year ago it was suggested by my nurse practitioner that due to family history (grandmother and her two sisters had bc) I get a mammo. I did and results found abnormal spots but likely benign. I was to return for a follow up. I couldn't due to the fact that I was pregnant at the time (I'm now 37) and then breastfeeding,…
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Introducing myself
Hi Everyone...My name is Mary I am 38 year old mother of 5.On June 6 I had a Bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction (Tissue expanders). I was diagnosed May 19 with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Grade 2 and 3 T2 I had 2 tumors close together and the total size was 2.4cm with a 1 mm clear margin (I had very small breast)I am…
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Triple negative right bc
I was diagnosed with triple negative right breast cancer stage 2 grade 3 clear borders and 0.26 microscopic lymph node involvement in 1 out 2 lymph nodes. I had a bilateral mastectomy and the ACT chemo protocol which I finished 2 weeks ago. Now the radiologist oncologist of the group suggested that I have 5 days a week for…
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What do you think of 4+ hours waiting time?
What do you think of 4+ hours waiting time to see oncologist/NP? Do you think it's excessive? I think it speaks for itself how good/bad the entire department is...there isn't an emergency or some such. They constantly misplace charts, frequently call to cancel appointments and then call back to un-cancel; generally just…
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Tomoxafen
I soon will begin taking tomaxafen and the blood clot thing really worries me. I have the world's ugliest legs with veins and purple blotches, etc. Had my left stripped 15 years ago and now 50. Never had any testing done but have always had a fear that I would have circulataion problems, clots, etc. so taking this…
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Flunking radiation
So it is looking like I may not be a rad grad on 6/30 as earlier planned. Was told on Monday when I saw my RO that I am to have nothing touch my skin but the breeze from a fan and that he will check me on Thursday when I am supposed to get my last regular treatment and markings for boosts to see if he is going to stop…
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Happy Anniversary Disneyfan2008 - Denise!
Happy 26th anniversary Denise! I hope you have a fantastic day! Hugs, Angie
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Happy Dance-Back to work monday!
I went to the Dr today he said I could use another week home...but ok'd it for me to return Monday..I am the type of person who never sits still so doing so for over 5 wks is not for me. So monday I go to NEW Location (since they did away with my job while out on sick leave) Same type of job-just new bosses, staff etc...it…
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Can you believe this? NO CHEMO!!!!
Hi everyone, I am so happy to report that after my surgery both breast have been removed. Nodes and tissue clean!!! After invasive lobular ca stage 2.... NO CHEMO!!! is like a miracle!! my doctor couldn't believe, I do ;) ) prayers are so powerful.... I AM SO HAPPY!!! I got my implants, smooth recovery, painful but not so…
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BREAST CANCER DETECTION BILL PASSES SENATE
http://www.senatorsimitian.com/entry/breast_cancer_detection_bill_passes_senate/ California bill that may help increase access to MRI!
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Bilateral Mastectomy vs Mastectomy
I have one more Chemo treatment to go and then I may have to decide on a mastectomy or bilateral mastectomy I would like to hear what you have decided on and what to expect after the surgery. Also, if you have any great tips on how to deal with the loss of one or both breast would be appreciated.
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Had a break from bone mets
I am looking for others that may have broken a bone due to bone mets. I broke my humerus in half last October due to spots in the bone. I have had surgery and a pin put in. I still have discomfort at the sight of the break. More so after a lot of use. Sometimes it is sore to the touch. The ortho guy says I still have some…
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Happy Birthday Double Whammy - Suzanne
Wishing you a happy birthday! Hugs, Jan
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Wish me luck! Here I go with the new chemo drug!
Just got the call...I've been approved and accepted into this investigational trial, oral chemo....first dose is at 2:30 EST today....had a zillion tests to qualify and I did it! YEAH! I'm excited about getting this drug into my body to start fighting the beast! And apprehensive at the same time...wasn't expecting it to be…
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Today is chenheart's anniversary!
Wishing you & Reggie the happiest day! Celebrate BIG! ... and for many more! much love, Jenny