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I'd like to take a moment...
first of all to wish everyone a safe and wonderful Memorial day. I work for an Insurance Company that predominantly serves our Military so I always hear such touching and heroic stories from our Military families. I'd like to personally thank all who have served our country in any way. Maybe we can share on this thread…
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Taking kids to counseling
I thought I would post this because there are many who have younger children when diagnosed. Not that older children don't count but after you read this you will understand my reason for posting. My son was 9.5 and my daughter 12.75 when I was diagnosed. They seemed to have handled the news just fine. My son, being happy…
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TRAM Flap Breast Reconstruction
Hi Ladies. This is an amazing live surgical video of the TRAM Flap Breast Reconstruction procedure. I'm not squeamish myself and find medical videos quite fascinating. For any of you considering this surgery and want more than info in a pamphlet I highly recommend watching this video - it's less than 8 minutes long. Let me…
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I am back after week + few days...
I had complete hysterctomy last Tuesday! I stayed in from Tues to Fri and I was the ONLY patient on ward for whold stay. THE nurses told me I was a princess and treated me special! They were great...I love small home town hospitals... I had staples removed yesterday and told to be on the couch or bed most of my time! So I…
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new car
wow bought a new car my friend found it and said i think this is meant for u she said she had good vibe so yes i boght it or rather she did for me for nowand gave me this wonderful card with it saying how this was what she wanted to do for me of course i refused and said i needede to buy it so we get in car and she looks…
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Femara question?
I just got my perscription filled and would like to know what time do most of you ladies on famara take it morning/night? MollyZ
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Glad this week is almost over!
It's been a very stressful and tiring week. My mother was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday and my mother-in-law was admitted on Thursday. Same hospital, just different wings. So we spent the last couple days walking back and forth through the hospital. My mother is still in, but my mother-in-law was discharged last…
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Memoriall weekend
Anyone have plans? we are going camping...youngest daughter and 2 grandsons...one of our many traditional trips...(lake George NY) just less then 2 wks post surgery so I can't do anything...but chill incomfy lawn chair..sit by fire...but peaceful.. Denise
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Stage 2A TN SCARED
I start chemo June 2nd.....Ac/Tax 4/4 total of 8 rounds. Don't seem to have any foresight with regards to this. I have changed so much. Isolated myself and find it difficult to get out of bed in the morning... Don't know how to live again.....
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Mastectomy with out reconstruction
I am 47 years old and I had a bilateral mastectomy in March. I am not wanting to have more surgery mostly because of the complications and I really want to be done with all of this. I am giving myself a year to decide on reconstruction. The radiologist I work with said that with the my tumor being so close to the chest…
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update on colleague
per an email I received shortly before the end of my work day... "'Mary's' mom just called me on the phone. Mary is still in a lot of pain and is finding it hard to talk or visit still. Her mother said that she would like texts cause she can read those. She may not be able to answer all because she is napping a lot but…
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check out this link...........
http://www.the3day.org/site/TR?px=1425123&pg=personal&fr_id=1622&et=r_Z_SApaX3Hmy_cr3w3nug..&s_tafId=470143 One of my friends did this for me :) how cool!!!!
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scared
2yrs ago a lump the size of a golf was found because of my family history they removed 1/2 my breast now I have a bigger lump and have been experince some pains and numbness in my arm on the same side I am so scared to go to the doctors.
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2nd Annual Southern California 'GET TOGETHER' -- Saturday, June 18th or June 25 -- Need your votes,
It's that time of year --- pull out your 'Pink Boa's' and head for Long Beach! Cindy Flynn and I have been trying to pull this together -- in order to include our beloved, Kathi M as part of our group (Kathi departs for Europe on July 4th) .. June 18th or 25th looks like a good date. The Yardhouse Restaurant at Shoreline…
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medical bills,found hospital program to cut costs dramatically
Remember when was asking about how you pay your medical bills? Well, I was told to see if the hospital I received my surgeries at offered any services to help with that part of the expenses. I had 1 procedure and 2 surgeries w/i 3 weeks and the bills for that alone added up. Well, on the bottom of my bill was a number to…
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Metalic taste has arrived, what is good????????
I am soooooooooo upset as I thought maybe I had escaped this chemo effect. Tonight at dinner I noticed the horrible taste and SUDDENLY nothing tastes good! So, what do you eat and drink that you enjoy if you have this side effect? Thanks! Nancy
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Today was AMAZING!
I teach Kindergarten and it was the kids' last day of school. Our entire staff wore pink and each had on a pink ribbon with a message of hope and encouragement for me in my breast cancer battle! Our media clerk laminated the ribbons today and I am supposed to get them to keep when the teachers return on Tuesday. I am so…
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Has anyone been on Eribulin?
Part of my new protocol. I am being taken off of Tamoxifen and Abraxane, and will now be on this new chemo along with one of the anti aromatases. Was suppose to start it today but it will be tomorrow as it didn't make it into the shipment. I am apprehensive to say the least as I am the first in this office to be on this…
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Side effect of Arimidex -- osteoporosis getting worse -- kinda scared
I realize there are those among us with more dire concerns than mine, but my oncologist is sending me to an endocrinologist because my bone density scan is even worse than a year ago. I've also been on Arimidex a year. It scares me. I've been exercising lots -- walking and Zumba (check out a YouTube video -- not the…
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Char - Cahjah!
Boston Red Sox huh!?!? You go girl! I knew there was a reason I connected with you, and love you! Glad to see right now, far as we know, we outnumber the Yankees by at least one! Nancy
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2 more boost treatments then what?
I have 2 more boost treatments to go and then I am finished with my rads. What happens after that? Do I still get seen by the radiology oncologist or do I move on? About how long does it take to get back to "normal"? When does the redness go away? When does the tiredness go away? I am truly exhausted! I meet with my breast…
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Chemo related gum bone loss..and other problems...anyone?
I've been buzzing along really well since my lumpectomy in May 2009......this past Jan I started yoga...come Middle of Feb...my sternum...right between my boobs, became so sore it was painful to touch it....stopped yoga. Went to my onc PA...sent for X-rays to rule out any lesions...all clear...diagnosed with…
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Just need to rant...ignore if you don't want to listen
So, I had rad #12 of 21 today...more than halfway done. Saw my thyroid surgeon yesterday to setup surgery for July...the plan is to wait until I was done and healed from breast cancer before starting to deal with the thyroid cancer reoccurance - it's now in my lymph nodes in my neck. So the surgery will be to cut from my…
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Hi
My freind Lorrie sent me this site and I am so happy to join, I found alump 3 weeks ago went to OB/GYN, was sent fot Ultra Sound found lumps on both sides, then sent to surgeon and then another Mamo -test, thenhad lump removed found out last week it is cancer, seen cancer Dr last Fri. have stage 2 and will have to have…
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New here and wondering what is a pink bus?
I am new here and wondering what is the pink bus. It sounds like so much fun from what I have read. I am from South Texas and never seen a pink bus. Sorry if this is a dumb question but would like to know more about it. Your new pink sister, Deb
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I really need some advice
About a year and a half to 2 years ago my mother in law, age 67, was diagnosed with breast cancer. She didn't tell anyone for a long time. We only found out because she finally said something to her brother and he called us against her wishes. She made us promise not to tell anyone and she still doesn't want anyone to…
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Had surg. on Monday. Now numbness underarms etc. Fluid gain. Itchy. Normal???
Hello sweet sisters! I finally had bilateral mastectomies, reconstruction and node dissections on Monday. Stayed overnight but came home next day because I missed everyone. I have a few questions as to what I should feel or what is normal.... !. I have no feeling or numbness under both arms from neck and part of face to a…
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my sister
So, I've been on this board for a while now...but unfortunately today, I have been told that my sister has bc. I don't know what kind, she has the report but can't read it...I will take a look as soon as i can. She had a fnb 2 weeks ago and went on vacation (preplanned) a week later without getting her results. She got…
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Aortus .. Our Dear Courageous, Brother ... How are you doing ????
Joe, I think of you often, I continue to pray that our Lord allows healing, permits strength and peace back into your life, and that you to smile ever now, and again. I realize your last trip with Sister Pauline and Moopy's ashes left a void, and hole in your very large heart and existence. Peace, Courage, Strength and…
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Today is PattiMc's Anniversary!
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY HAPPY ANNIVERSARY HAPPY ANNIVERSARY HAAAPPPYYY ANNIVERSARY!! Celebrate the joys of today, the memories of yesterday, and the hopes of tomorrow! ♥ Cat