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We need a mascot named NED
I think we need some good looking guy or a cute dog named NED to show up here with a cool picture every once in a while. It just might make some of us smile and giggle a little...
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Funny story; husband cares
So, last night I am lying in bed and hubby comes home from work. He's looking at me weird and says " I was driving home and listening to John Tesh on the radio" Here goes, I thought. He continues " He was talking about signs and symptoms like always being tired. I thought it sounds like you. Here is a number to call about…
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feels different than last time
feels different than last time... found the lump in the same breast as last time but I have a quick question for all of you.. last time I do not remember the lump hurting when I touched it or bumped it.. well this lump hurts and it moves a little which is also something new.. have any of you had this as well?
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simptoms has any one had theese simptoms
am worried, i had a routine mommo in dec lasy year and told to come back in 6 months as disturbing changes found, went 3 weeks ago and mentioned to girl at desk about the changes in my right brest, she told me that she would enter in to computor and that it would go to a doctor, havent heard anything yet my own gp is quite…
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Heaven Can Wait Cancer Wallk
Tomorrow I will be doing the Heaven Can Wait 5K Cancer Walk. It is to support breast cancer in our area. I will be walking as a survivor! I just want everyone to know that I am taking all of my my pink sisters with me. We will also have the pink fire trucks that RE posted about. I will try to post some pictures tomorrow…
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NATIONAL CANCER SURVIVORS DAY
Go to www.pinkwell.org to see our group of survivors dancing. Ticky
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Underwire - no wire Bras
Tuesday I got my new bras. I've always worn underwire basically all my life. The bras I got when I got my pros were no wire as it was suggested at that time (I hated them) - that's over a year ago now. Well I went in close to 2 weeks ago and underwire bras were ordered in for me to try. Went in Tuesday and there was 1…
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Comparing hot flashes with tamoxifan to surgical hysterectomy
Hello All. Has anyone had a hysterectomy after taking tamoxifan? I am currently on tamoxifan and have been for about 6 weeks...I now may need a hysterectomy and since my breast cancer was estrogen positive, I won't be able to take estrogen. Just wondering if the symptoms will be really worse after the hysterectomy. So far,…
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Shout out to Upstate NY girls
I just read Joyce's post about meeting Sue in upstate NY. I was wondering if anyone else lives near Utica/Rome/Syracuse. I will be there from June 14-28. Sure would be great to have a get-together. Hugs, Renee
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Cute graphics
Ladies, Where do you get those cute graphics used in your name area? Keeping myself positive! Be well, ConnieCal
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Effexor....
Well another question... anyone on Effexor? I tred and I almost went crazy!!! literally!!! I stopped it. I was on estradiol for obvious reasons I stopped after they found my cancer. Hot flashes are BAAAAAD so she suggested Effexor... NOOOO imposible for me...
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Stage 4 breast Cancer patients on Avastin need to speak up
As many of you know the FDA is making plans to remove this drug from the arsenal of drugs that can be used for stage 4 patients. I for one have stage 4 triple negative bc and have been on avastin alone almost 2.5 years with no evidence of disease. I have 4 children and husband; I am a nurse who can actually function and…
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Low blood pressure after treatment and numbness in all my fingers
Hi Sisters, I had my treatment on Tuesday and I am taking taxotere, carbiplatin and herceptin and for the first time (2nd session and #3 treatment out of 5) my blood pressure was very low. They gave me fluid through my IV after treatment and it brought it up some but was still low when I left to go home. Due to the…
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living strong living well program
http://lslw.stanford.edu/ I am starting this with the YMCA. I am not sure how far this has spread. This particular program is through Stanford University in Palo Alto, California. It will be a great to get back into shape! Cindy
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Bilateral Mastectomy in two weeks!!! Need advice
Hi girls, a maybe simple question, considering that I will have doble mastectomy in two weeks... anyway, any advice about PJ's or clothes to use at home after surgery? have no idea ;) any other advice? anything is useful and very appreciated... thank you, Blessings, Vicki
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Carkris, Hippiechick and Mass. Gals
Hope all our Massachusettes sisters are ok after all those tornadoes that hit this evening. Please let us know how you gals are doing. Prayers for all the tornado victims.
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news about pre-existing conditions/insurance
Here's a good article about changes in insurance coverage for people with pre-existing medical conditions. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/227009.php
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cluster of microcalcifications BIRAD 4c
Hi, On Wednesday my diagnostic mammogram findings were a clustered coarse heterogeneous and fine plemorphic calcifications. There is also a second cluster of fine, linear, branching calcifications, both in approximately the same area of my right breat. Calcifications measure 15mm. My ultrasound demonstrated a simple cyst.…
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National Cancer Survivor’s Day
National Cancer Survivor's Day is June 5, 2011. Ticky
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Psychological effects of chemo?
I am wondering 3 things. I realize everyone is different but I guess I am asking in general. 1. Is the following psych response normal or should I talk with my nurse or doctor? 2. Do these feelings go away, or are they here to stay forever? 3. Can I get past these things while I am still in chemo? If so, how? What seems to…
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Working out really helps me feel better - just want to send out some positive vibes
Hi everyone, I am just out of my second round of TC and I actually feel better than I did after the first time. After the first treatment I was almost looking for side effects and worrying what might come. But as I got over the worst days (days 4-6 for me), I started working out every day and now I feel pretty great even…
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Surgery date July 7 and feeling weird! How does it feel to not have a breast?
Hi: I'm almost done with chemo, thank God! The last one is tomorrow. Then on to surgery! Right breast scheduled to come off July 7. I just got a prescription today for a prothesis from my oncologist. I'm now looking at the fake breasts that I can order through TLC and feeling so weird about the whole thing. How will it be…
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Low heart rate after second TC chemo - woke up with a pulse of 49! Anyone experience this?
Hi everyone! Feel nervous after waking up on my day after chemo with a pulse of 49. After the first chemo my heart rate instead went up to 100 bpm, but I do believe that was a few days after chemo. Did not check my own pulse for the first couple of days. When my pulse was high my MO attributed it to a sedentary life style…
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Great Day
I was in bed this morning and got a phone call from a Sacramento number that I didn't recognize. It was my brother who moved to Tuscon a few years back but kept his CA cell. He was almost to Salt Lake City and he would pick me up for lunch with his wife, both whom I not only love, but like! They are on their way to…
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Cell phones
Here we go again.Cell phones can cause cancer.I was looking on my Yahoo home page.It was the headlines.They are doing more research.The info was alot and can't remember it all but now I am back to not wanting to use my cell as often.I do once in awhile to my sister and then I do it when I call out of state people. I have…
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Upcoming Events
This Saturday is the Relay for Life - Columbia, Howard County, MD. A good friend of mine is doing the Survivor's walk. Lets all walk with her! Her name is Rose. Next Saturday is the Relay for Life, Laurel, Prince Georges County, MD. Due to other health issues I cannot walk in this one this year and will be walking with…
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getting harder to stay positive
Last Tuesday was my first scan since Jan. 31. Friday I got the results and they're not good. I will start with the spots in my bones, which have been stable for about a year - and still are. I guess that's the good news. The tumors in my liver have significantly increased in size. Unfortunately, the largest 5 or 6 have…
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Just one word....NED
Just returned home from having my six month mammogram, and they really put me through it this time. After review, there are no signs of the cancer...three years out. Just wanted to share....excuse me, as I have a dance partner calling. Hugs, Judy
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Thank you, thank you, thank you....
Hello Ladies. My mastectomy surgery went well yesterday. I went into the operating room feeling at peace thanks to all of you! Thank you all for your prayers, words and thoughts of encouragement, and for all the positive energy! I felt surrounded by so much love and support. Thank you so much. I'm home now and going to…
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Today is Beetle25's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR BEETLE HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! May your special day be filled with all the things you love most! ♥ Cat