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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
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Triple Negative BC
I met with my surgeon today to discuss the MRI results and other things. Had another ultrasound to see the additional "suspicious mass". He did see it on the ultrasound, but he is not too concerned about it because its edges are well-rounded and smooth. So that's probably good news. However, he is conferencing with my…
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Anyone have to go back in and take out more nodes after treatment was complete?
So I had my lumpectomy, 6 nodes came out, had chemo and rads. Completed all end of Oct 2010. Now I have some remaining nodes that are concerning surgeon so I had an ultrasound. Anyone else have this? I am guessing they would go in and take them out if there was any concern but what else? Surgeon said it was probably fine…
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One Week From Today...
One week from today I will be having surgery, a mastectomy. I've been trying to work my way through a barrage of emotions about losing my breast. I am in a war against the cancer in my body. With every war there is loss, casualties, collateral damage. In this case, my breast. I feel like cancer has been and is stealing…
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HELP!! I dont know what to expect from my surgery!!!!
I was thinking well ok its a surgery, I will recover... yeah right, but now that I am reading many of the posts here and I am learning I realized that I DO NOT KNOW THAT MUCH!! I did not know about the wire... pain after surgery????? drainage??? what??????? OMG!!! what about recovery? geting back to your life? lot of…
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Femara and depression
I am wondering if anyone else has experienced this: I am convinced (and my oncologist agrees) that I have developed a chemical depression caused by Femara. Yes, I have had breast cancer which was terrible, but I have recovered and there is nothing in particular going on in my life right now that would make me depressed and…
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Happy Off Topic News
Yesterday my youngest child (daughter) was married in a beautiful garden ceremony in our back yard. It was put together at lightning speed as my daughter is not into lengthy planning!! It turned out beautiful; she was stunning, he was handsome and I was teary-eyed. My older daughter was a regular 'Martha Stewart' and did…
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For fun and encouragement, name at least 5 things.......
You love/love to do! I'll start: 1. Go to the beach 2. Swim in the pool 3. Watch my kids play baseball/softball 4. Sing 5. Music in general 6. Church 7. Disney World 8. Major League baseball - Go Red Sox! Go Phillies! Go Rays! 9. Eat out 10. Ride my bike Next? Nancy
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Knee problems????
Hi all!!! Has anyone had problems with their knees after chemo??? My right knee does the snap crackel pop thing everytime I bend it. It is also hard to get up if I am sitting on the floor. I sometimes have to get help if there isn't anything I can use to brace myself with nearby. I guess I thought it might be one of those…
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Why wait?
GOOOOOD Morning twisted sisters!!! So I had this epiphany over the weekend, why wait? What was I waiting for? Saturday, I was just went out for lunch did my usual,lounged and thought about how great it would be if I was already on the east coast. Then Saturday night, I thought what to heck?? I have a long weekend coming,…
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hi everyone, been so long
I just wanted to let you know that i am still around and feeling ok. I have been in the hospital twice. I just had a stint put in my liver, this is a temporary fix, but i am hoping it gives me sometime to keep fighting. I am not in as much pain as i was, so this is good news, just have to gain some weight back. Hope…
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Today is Starseed's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR DONNA HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Wishing you all the best on your special day & throughout the year! ♥ Cat
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Shout out to Texasgirl10...
How are you doing? Just want you to know I've been thinking about you and praying for you and your family. Hugs, Linda
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Who Is Watching " Dancing With The Stars" And Do You Have A Favorite Yet?
I love Dancing With The Stars and I know some of you do too. So, do you have a favorite already? ♠♣ Susie ♠♣