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Rude people stories
I'm posting this because someone else's story helped me (Chen's, maybe?) and I want to pay it forward. A few months ago, when I was just starting to grow some hair (buzz cut stage), I was waiting for my food at Panera's when an old man (definitely NOT a gentleman)came up to me and said that no matter how short I cut my…
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Done with radiation! Mixed emotions
Hello Sisters! I'm done! Yesterday was my last day. Now that it's all said and done, it went by fairly quickly. I never got a rash, just very red and slightly tender. This site has helped a lot! I had a weird and unexpected emotional reaction. In some ways I felt sad to stop. There's part of me that felt as long as I was…
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Mastectomy June 1st - So Scared!
Hello ladies. I'm having a unilateral mastectomy on Wednesday, June 1st. I found out almost three weeks ago and in that time to now I've had my emotional ups and downs. Just when I think I'm doing o.k. and can face this strong the emotions and fear creep up and take hold. I'm scared and my husband is too. This will be my…
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Wig funny
So, I found a couple of wigs that are human hair and didn't cost a huge amount of money, I justified what they did cost since my insurance covered my prosth. and 3 bras. My stylist has colored them to be as close to my hair as she can and they do look good, if I do say so myself. I have had numerous compliments on my "new…
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Taxel and herceptin````( Please help me)
Getting ready in a couple of weeks to start my nexy 4 teatments. I ame a little scsred of this toxel has anyone had much trouble with it....The unknown scares me i will be having 4 treatments of toxel every two weeks then herceptin ecery week for 8 weeks then it goes to every three weeks for a year....
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Two Kindred Spirits need the Magic Pink Bus and our Prayers for appointments on Wednesday and Thursd
Roll out the magic bus again in support of our kindred spirits. Enamei for surgery on June 1st and mwallace 1325 on Thursday for checkup. Hugs to all. Donna
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UPDATE: OK. Tomorrow is the day I start Taxol.
So, I will be thinking of all of you. And I will imagine you are all there with me. Thank you for all your support sisters!
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Insomnia.....
OK I know I am hyped up on steroids and my doc even gave me ambian but up at 4am just sets me up for a long day of feeling sleep deprived and grumpy. I know during my initial diagnosis I went through a similiar thing and it passed. Do you just get up when you can't sleep or do you try to relax and rest....I have all the…
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Suvivorship Anniversary
Today, June 1st, is my 2nd Survivorship Anniversary! I can't believe the saga that is cancer started two years ago. It seems so long ago, but I am glad to be on the other end. No looking back, I continue to move forward-come what may. My best to those who are in battle with the beast and my regards to those who are no…
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OT - "Your card's being canceled."
Scam! Saturday evening Hubby got a text from 'Sentinial Federal Credit Union' (there are a couple of branches of SFCU around here) saying that his card was being canceled - well no can do as he/we/me don't have any accounts with them. My first thought was someone had stolen his identity - he thought that it was just a…
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port question
Does anyone know if there is a difference in "installing" your port on the left or right side of your chest area? Mine is on the left and from what I read ... that's the "main" location. But ... I have a friend who had a port on her left side ... went through chemo ... then a couple of years later had the port removed.…
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TDM1 clinical trial....anybody tried it?
Going to start it in July.....anybody out there doing it? Wondered about the side effects and how you are doing?
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Looking for a tasty, healthy, megavitamin smoothie recipe
One thing I have decided as I head into this continuing chapter of my treatment is to eat BETTER! I can not believe that with all the meds I put in my body that my nutrition isn't better but today is a NEW DAY! Someone told me that Vemma is really good but you can only buy it through Amway. I am trying to cut back on sugar…
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reoccarance of TNBC
My wife had Triple nagitive breast cancer in left breast got surgery done in Dec 2010 followed by Chemo 4ACand 4Taxo completed 3weeks back and getting prepared for radiation. Now we got pet-ct done and found a soft tissue nodule opposite to anterior end of 5th rib. Is it reoccurance Can radiation be enough.
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Study for Overweight Breast Cancer Survivors in San Diego, St. Louis, Birmingham, and Denver
If you are overweight, have had cancer and live in one of the above areas, you might consider joining the Energy Study. Read more at armyofwomen.org: Energy Study
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www.rapunzelproject.com
Anybody hear about this treatment.? I just found out about it after my treatment ended and hair started to grow back. Maybe I would of tried it.WWW.Rapunzelprodject.com or on facbook.Kenraprofessionalrapunzelprodject
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bone scan results...all clear!
Yipee!! My doc likes the word remission...and that works just fine for me. Now the next step is to get ready to go back to work in July. Thank you again for all the support. I just don't have the words to adequately express how much it means to me. Happy Hugs, Linda
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need some advice
I realize this is kind off topic...and in some ways not... Let's just say at this point I am still a bit overweight and in the process of growing my hair back. Treatment ended in December for me... Recently, my husband decided to friend an ex girlfriend of his on facebook. I was devastated to say the least. I am sure the…
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Roseaca.....Uggh!
Hi everyone! Just wanted to pop in and let everyone know that it turns out my butterfly rash was diagnosed as Roseaca. Although I am glad it was not anything more serious, I am not a happy camper of another chronic disease to contend with. If anyone has ANY suggestions or ways to cover it up or has delt with this, I would…
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Today is Kim59's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR KIM HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! May each candle on your cake become a wish that comes true! ♥ Cat
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This has, in a way, made us better.....
I know there are so many men who have left after hearing a breast cancer dx. To all the women out there who have had the misfortune of being victim to the weak spirit of a man, I am so sorry for your pain and my heart goes out to you. Having said that, I would like to take a moment to put a shout out to all the men who…
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Today is BethinAz's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR BETH HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! You are very special & you deserve the best-Wishing you a day/year filled with love & happiness! ♥ Cat
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Today is Aisling8's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR VICTORIA HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Wishing you Health, Happiness, & Love on your special day & always! ♥ Cat
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Jessiesmom1
I tried to reply to your message but couldn't. If you want to, send another with contact info. I am a Kaiser member (and employee) so all my treatment is at the new hospital on Lawrence. Cindy
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Tanning and Tamoxafin...Danger, Will Robinson, Danger!
Just wanted to remind my Tamoxafin friends to load up on the sun screen if you're on Tamox. I forgot last weekend, sat out reading my Kindle for 1.5 hours. Got the worst sunburn I've ever had. Pre cancer, it would take me 6 hours to just get pink! Since I plan on spending my lunch hours at the beach (another plus to this…
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As a mom, something definitely went wrong....
I was diagnosed today with yet another kidney infection! My 27 yr old daughter happened to call and share her "bad" weekend, and then I added mine has been kind of bad, too. I told her about my 101+ fever, and my new 10 day antibiotic, etc. Exactly 3 hours later she called and invited me to drive 90 minutes tomorrow and…
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new girl
Hi everybody, What a loving welcoming attitude you all have here, how nice! My name is Anne, I'm 47, married, with 4 sons, ages ranging from 15-24. I'll be a first time grandma this summer, twin babies due Aug 1! Last Thursday, I was diagnosed with IDC, stage 2, my tumor is 2 cm. I have had no other testing, and I don't…
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OK to shave (as opposed to buzz) hair?
Hi everyone, I'd say I have about 50% of the hair on my head left. It started coming out on day 14 (Tuesday this week). I fear that when I shower today much more will come out, perhaps making what is left to little to keep. I don't own a machine to buzz the hair with. Id rather not go to the hairdresser to buzz it. I have…
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Taxotere
This is for all the ladies who have taken Taxotere. My oncologist (who is no longer my oncologist, but that is another story)told me at the beginning of chemo that I would "like" Taxotere, that it would not make me as sick as CAF. CAF was very hard for me, lots of nausea, no vomiting, and fatigue, malaise and just…
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TAXOL Chemo Question
Hi ALL- I just had a question regarding the TAXOL chemo. I am getting my last AC this Friday (YAY!!!!!!!!!!!) but I am a little nervous about Taxol. I guess I want to know what to expect. I hear bone pain can be very severe to the point of not been able to stand. How was your experience? Thanks for your help!