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I am over the top tonight and just need some hugs!
I guess its normal, but since my diagnosis it doesn't take much to set me off and send my emotions "through the roof"! I am a teacher with 6 more weeks of school. I am starting chemo in the next couple of weeks (I will find out on Thursday the details). So I am facing several days off during these last several weeks. I…
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larryngitis
I'm 8 months done with chemo ,and I got Laryngitis. Did anyone get this I hope it's just from a cold or allegies.
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Shout out .. to Pinkflutterby -- Dear Sister, we are thinking about you
Libby, We are thinking about you and hoping all is well! Prayers and Gentle hugs - coming your way, dear Kindred Spirit. Vicki Sam
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Update on Texasgirl10's surgery
I just heard from Dawnes husband. Surgery went well and everything went as expected. She is in recovery and will be for a couple more hours. She will get her path reports next Tues. I will let you know when I hear from her again. Thank you for the prayers. (((hugs))) Janice
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not ready
I thought I was, but I'm not ready for radiation which starts Monday. There was a prelim. session with me yesterday with them doing the markings and measurings and things, what I wasn't mentally prepared for is being totally nude from the waiste up for 12 looong minutes while the machine does its thing and you are being…
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American Idol this week
I thought James and Haley were especially good this week. What do you think AI fans?
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pre op testing
I told myself hold it together my whole ride to hospital..but I lost it...CRYING when I walked in...dummy me... I am so stresssed with another issue on top of surgery, pain, recovery and work... emotionally drained...today...and still have sat, sun and mon to get through... Denise should be 4-5 days in hospital
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~~ What Is Your Favorite Food And/Or Your Favorite Meal? ~~
I just had an attack of the munchies and wondered what would be the favorite food or meal of my pink sisters. So, what is it? p.s. You can have more than one! LOL
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hair loss
Here I thought I was ready to lose my hair, but I guess not. Today is day 13 of my first TAC cocktail and my hair started falling out, so I went and had it shaved off. Quite upset, this sucks.....
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Today is Greyhoundluvr's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR CHRIS HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Wishing you all the things you love most on your special day & throughout the year! ♥ Cat
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OT SLOW DANCE(sharing)
This was e-mailed to me 6 years ago.It was such a touching poem and so decribed me.I am sure that is why the person sent it to me.She was thinking of me when she got it. It is long but I think all of you will like it.It was written by a young teenage girl who was dying of cancer.She gave it to her doctor and he shared it…
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Almost There
I have only 10 more rads to go and (stick a fork in me, cuz) I'm DONE!! Started the Arimidex last month and that is going fine(just some nausea and bone pain) but nothing like taxol/neulasta! I'm poised to cross the finish line and just want to say that the support I've received from all of you have made my journey…
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Wish me luck twisted sisters!
First of all I wanted to say, there's so much going on and I am not able to respond to your posts, busy,busy, busy looking at homes, training for work etc. But I do check on you and know that you are in my heart and in my thoughts. But the good news is, I am on a roll. Flying into NYC tonight and looking for a new home all…
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Feel remarkably well - day after first Cytoxan/Taxotere chemo - others felt well too? when does it h
Hi everyone, I read about some of you here experiencing extreme fatigue and joint pain after your first round of Cytoxan and Taxotere. Did you feel pretty much great until it just suddenly "hit you"? Im 24 hours out and still feel well. Have a very slight headache, and feel like my the tip of my tongue is burnt like I…
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effexor
Hi all, I just saw my onc. who gave me a 30 day prescription for Effexor. I am on tamoxifen and dealing with night sweats and hot flashes. I am hesitant to try a new drug, but he said the dose is very low and to try it. Anybody have any issues with it? Thanks
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What do you consider your cancerversary date?
Is it when you were diagnosed, had first or second surgery, completed chemo, completed rads or what? There seem to be a lot of dates to choose from! Thanks for your opinions. JoAnn
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Chemo pals - headaches?
To all of you who are on or have been on chemo, did you have headaches? If you do or have, did they last a long time, like a week or more? I started Taxotere and Cytoxan a 9 days ago and have pretty much had a headache off an on all week. Caffeine tablets help some (I love Coke and usually have a glass every night, don't…
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metastic breast cancer/taxatore and herceptin
is anyone going through this? side effects from taxatore i get such leg weakness sometimes i cannot walk I am on treatment number 5. I was told herceptin indefinite, well that is scarey anyone going through this as well.
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Lymphedema Pump news
My pump came yesterday! What a nice early Christmas present. It is such a relief and help for my condition. I don't want any of you who are concerned about getting lymphedema or might have a mild case which is controlled by massage, wraps, or sleeves to get concerned. Not everyone needs a pump...but if you do, it is a…
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Which doctors will be long term?
This morning I got a call from my MO to book an appointment after my rads are finished in early July (Hormone therapy). I also have a September appointment already lined up for my breast surgeon who's office told me I would be seeing him every six months. I guess I don't understand why I would have to meet with my breast…
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Today is NancyJane4's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR NJ HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Best wishes on your special day & throughout the coming year! ♥ Cat
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Greater Than Our Suffering
Hello fellow Pink Sisters. I wanted to share something with all of you. I've been writing through my breast cancer journey since it began last year. I keep more than a journal, I blog online. When I started the blog it was primarily for me to have an outlet to express every step of this journey and how I'm trying to come…
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Junk Swap II
Junk Swap II is coming. For those who were not here for Junk Swap I - the 'rules' are - How much or how little you want to send is up to you. While it is a "Junk Swap" - it is not a 'garbage send' but nothing is too small or silly to send (Examp;e - among the 'junk' I got was a little flower pot that has a little daisy in…
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Toenail
I am losing my toenail. Should I see my foot Dr or just let nature take its course. Dr taking it off It is painful to walk on, but I can,t stand the thought of the Dr taking it off. Has this happened to anyone else. What did you do about it? You would think going though chemo & now doing rads I could handle Dr taking nail…
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Thank you
Thank you all who replied to my post I want to say this site is very helpful and I am amazed that so many people r affected in the same ways and to be able to read identicle stories as to what your personal experiances are its a great thing and we all have r demons thank you for helping with mine have to wonder does the…
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Navelbene
Just ended almost 3 yr run of Taxol & Avastin because I now have liver mets in addition to the bone mets. My onco wants to start me on Navelbene once I get my port a cath blockage fixed or get a new port. Would appreciate any feedback on experience with Navelbene.
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Taxol and White Blood Cell Shot
My wife finished the first four sessions of chemo (some red stuff) and now she is on Taxol. I do not know how she does it. At times she is really down. Between the Taxol and the shot for improved white cells she has pain in her bones. Now she is dizzy and I have not found that in any of the info I looked into. Has anyone…
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Radiation and nursing bra - it helps!
I've had 22 treatments, breast only in the prone position. I'm fair and have a pretty good sunburn, but no blisters. I'm not sure about others, but i have found it's very annoying to have anything touch my nipple including clothes. While braless and loose tshirts help, i feel strange without a bra. So I bought a pure…
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a prayer for all
this was a prayer stone my sister bought for me and my neice had it blessed so let me share it with all of you Glorious Saint Agatha patroness of those who suffer from breast cancer I call upon you and seek your help please intercede for those afflicted with breast cancer obtain for them comfort during sufferings strength…
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comments
Can you beleive the comments of some people about this ordeal. I finished chemo Sept 29, and finally feel a little good about removing my wig at work. Everyone loved my new thick curly hair. Then one of my customers said " Wow it almost makes you want to have chemo to get thick hair" What a jerk. If only they knew.