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Does hair ever become normal again?
I'm 6 1/2 months post chemo and my hair is white, frizzy and barely 1" in length. I see onc on Thursday and plan on asking about when it's safe to color again but also how long does it have to be.......... The only nice thing is it's easy to take care of but always looks like a bad hair day. I bought shampoo and…
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Pink Bus Trip: Another Kindred Spirit Needs OUR Support Cahjah75 Today and Tomorrow.
Sorry for the short notice, PJs are okay. Hugs Donna
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Zen Sarcasm...for the days when things are too heavy and need a bit of perspective~ ENJOY!
ZEN SARCASM 1. Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead. Do not walk ahead of me, for I may not follow. Do not walk beside me either. Just pretty much leave me the hell alone. 2. The journey of a thousand miles begins with a broken fan belt and leaky tire. 3. It's always darkest before dawn. So if you're going to steal…
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this is great
I had BC 3 yrs ago....June 28 will be three years since my radiation ended..I did not find this site until about 18mths just guessing without looking...I just want to say posting , reading, getting replies are a real help....so glad I stumbled on here... Denise
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Chemo and sore scalp
Hi sisters, I have two questions and I hope you can help me. I have just finish my second sesson of taxotere, carboplatin and herceptin out of 4 and my scalp is still tender and sore esp after treatment. How long does this last? I still have hair but it is very thin now. My RN said I will lose it all because it is the side…
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URGENT PRAYER REQUEST
Lil Ava took a fall and is being taken to hospital in ambulance I will be watching the boys, do not know more than that please lift her in prayer! Please do not post this to fb too public a forum thank you! RE
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I was going to reserve the big pink bus, but
I just held my breath and decided to 'go it alone'. I knew I could ask, but there have been so many whose appts, surgeries were more dire than mine, I just couldn't. Two weeks ago - on Memorial Day - I had some spotting and it scared the daylights out of me. I'm 5 yrs post menopausal and I am 57. Last week I had an…
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Clinical trials Radiation
Has anyone been in any clinical trials for radiation such as an India regimen of things such as cumin, etc for the skin? I'm starting radiation next week and the nurse asked if I would be interested in being in the research. I told her yes, but I've never been in a clinical trial before. Renee H
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Asking for Prayers, and Good Thoughts for my husband -- Sisters in PINK
*I realize we are all dealing with many issues .. I did not want to post, but a good friend of mind here on our site reminded me that we are family and we share in happiness, sadness and hope for a brighter future. ======================================= Last Wednesday during a walk, my husband, Pete walked into a tree…
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Question for Laughs Alot
Just curious, I read a post that said you were from a place near Lake Michigan. I'm from Spring Lake! I live in Adrian now, though. Patti
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Middle of the night....when will I sleep sound again and what about special days?
Ok so here I sit, might as well journal and then "try" to relax. I took my teenagers to see Soul Surfer this past evening....it was inspiring, uplifting so what do I do? I crawl into bed and could only think about death. Wow. My 2 older children's father died just a few months ago from cancer (he lived 4 short weeks). We…
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Thank you gift ideas
Hey ladies I need your help. I am three weeks away from graduating rad school. I have come to really enjoy my time with the radiation girls and I want to do something special for them on my graduation day. Any ideas? Thanks, Lorrie
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Pink bus needed
I do not know if the pink bus is in use on 6/9/09. If it is, you can certainly do a "drive by prayer" on your way to another mission of mercy. If not you can linger and pray at the hospital in close by range. Here's the scoop. I have been a bit lopsided in my lower abdomen since shortly after the insertion of my port. Now…
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Recon. Surgery Tomorrow - Would LOVE to Have the Pink Bus there
Hi Ladies, Usually we load up the Pink Bus when unpleasant things may be happening, don't we? Well this time I would like to load up the bus for a GREAT thing. I am having my reconstruction surgery tomorrow. I am having the tissue expander on my right side removed and replaced with an implant. My left side (a DD cup) will…
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Needing the pink bus tomorrow and Thursday
as I see my surgeon tomorrow to go over chest xray results. I see my onc on Thursday. Feeling a bit anxious which is unusual for me. Thanks, Char
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Anyone heard from Jo Jo?
If you read this, I hope and pray you're doing alright. Hugs Sister, Sylvia
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Pink Sisters--I have been a real blabber-mouth tonight......
I don't know if I ever formally introduced myself. I think I just started throwing my two-cents around. My name is Judy and I'm from Texas. I have/had metaplastic, triple-negative breast cancer. I had a mastectomy on the right side, chemo, and radiation. I finished everyting in mid-March. I'm now in the "let's wait and…
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~~ What Have You Learned In Your Journey With Bc? ~~
Being diagnosed and going thru all of the treatments with bc, I know we have all learned something. So, would you like to share what you have learned? ♠♣ Susie ♠♣
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Not here as much at present.
Before you put a holler out for me I should let you all know my computer is down. I will find out the results of my pelvic ultra sound by Thursday. I will try to have the computer up and running by then or go to the library when I get word.
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NCCN guidelines
Does everyone know that you can access the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology? You have to establish an account, but it's very straightforward. Their flow charts are easy to understand even tho they are meant for clinicians. They often will help either set your mind at ease or provide additional information when…
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surgery June 10th, one day before my bday.
Back in May 23, I posted about my DCIS. I am scheduled to have surgery June 10th, a day before my bday. I will have a lumpectomy & a sentinel lymph node biopsy with a possibility of axillary lymph node removal. As the days go by & my surgery date approaches I am feeling anxious. I am really uneasy about the injection,…
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2nd Taxol Treatmet Nurse Messed up
Hi sisters -- I just had my second Taxol treatment last night. My nurse messed up the drip timing. I was supposed to get it in 3 hrs, but instead got it in 5hrs. the first 3 hrs it was going very slow - 99/hr - it was supposed to be 199/hr. After three hours, my boyfriend noticed and was upset so he brought it up to her…
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URGENT Call to Circle The Pink Wagons for Kit Kat
Hello Everyone. Please see KitKat's post "After 1 year" I told her I would put the call out for prayers and words of encouragement for her. She really needs us to circle the pink wagons and lift her up and give her strength to push through the challenges she's facing with her cancer battle. Let her know she's not alone and…
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MAJW (Nancy), how did things go today?
Dearest Nancy -- just wanted you to know we're still right beside you, walking with you -- can you feel us? (Well, of course you can -- Victoria and VickiSam and I are such loudmouths, I'm sure you can HEAR us! :-) How did your scans and tests go today? How are you holding up? Traci
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After 1 year,
left leg went numb and tinglint toes all the way up tp but,well guess what after mri on back looks like My spine is riddled with tumors that are leaning on bones.How ca this happen in 2 months? and a nodule in lfet brest I had a double. with chemo hercepton and tamoxifen.Doc says they don't get it all and cancer can spread…
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GROUP HUG time!
I feel a huge group hug coming on for everyone starting or finishing chemo or rads, everyone recovering from or facing surgery, everyone waiting for results of tests or scans, everyone dealing with or fearing recurrence, everyone who has lost a friend or loved one, for everyone dancing with NED, for all of us refusing to…
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I'd go sky diving
So, I heard the song today...don't even know the title...it's about the guy that finds out he has terminal cancer and is dying..and what would you do...etc. I started to tear up as I listened to it. Now, it's not in a bad way...we've all had that moment where we said is this going to take me? And we've all said NO! We are…
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8 weeks post surgery having pain
Hi, I am 8 weeks since surgery, stage 2A no node envolvement. waiting on oncotype test. Today I have had alot of pain in breast and back, I took some Ibprofin and it helped, better tonight, just wondered how long pain has lasted for others.
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Cancer Cells Accelerate Aging, Inflammation--new research
Very interesting research re cancer and inflammation. I have, in recent past, read about the connection between cancer and inflammation. Because of it, Danny and I are trying to eat/drink more foods that lower inflammation. This research is showing that cells that are inflamed release substances that fuel our cancer, so…
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So if travel plans and handling my mom's estate weren't enough.....more....
I just closed a condominium for my daughter yesterday!!!! We have been looking for 2 years, and this one had a huge price reduce 2 weeks ago. We put in an offer, and I now have the keys!!!!!! LOTS to do, but we have a month before we switch countries, so it should be time enough to get her moved in and settled. And, my…