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Premarin Lawsuit
I was in another room so didn't get the location or anything else.But on our news a couple days ago a lady was suing the company that makes Premarin for causing her breast cancer.As women go through the change they are prescribed this as we all know.I am sure many on here have taken it or another pill for problems they had…
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This is where I needed to be right now
My heart is with Joe & Lisa this morning as she is laid to rest. This is where I felt I had to be right now. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and our family as well. Love & Hugs Rest in Peace my Friend. Kathy
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First T-Storm of the year for us -
dogs are going 'nuts'! I know that there are so many who already hae been inpacted horibly and my prayers have been and are with them! Our time for 'bad' weather (well T-storms - blizzards are common for us.) is later than many. Please take a minute or 2 to remember all who are in the areas impacted by T-storms. Susan
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Everybody on the bus sing with me now: "Everything looks cool"!
I was so glad you were all there with me today, seeing as how the radiologist had an emergency at the hospital this morning, and we had to wait half an hour for him to get there to read my mammogram. But when he finally did, he came into the room and said, "Everything looks cool." And I think he got a kick out of how you…
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SoCal lecture
Mark your calendar for the next Insights Into Cancer lecture on May 10, 2011: Evolving Insights into the Rational Treatment of Breast Cancer 2011- Sara Hurvitz, MD, UCLA Assistant Professor, medical oncologist and leader of the UCLA breast cancer clinical research program discusses important changes in our understanding of…
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Today is Karen 0423's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope your day is filled with many happy suprises and surrounded by all those you love! -Jenny
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a funny for all the teachers
According to a news report, a certain private school in Washington was recently faced with a unique problem. A number of 12-year-old girls were beginning to use lipstick and would put it on in the bathroom. That was fine, but after they put on their lipstick, they would press their lips to the mirror leaving dozens of…
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Boston/ Mass girls or anyone else interested.
Hello, Beth Israel Deaconess medical center Is having a Day of celebration On May 22nd. speakers, workshops, silent auctions, food. all free. Hester Hill Schnipper author of After Breast Cancer will be there as she organizes it. There are discusions on different kinds of cancers, parenting, nutrition, exersize,…
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Spiral Growth
was the theme for the Women's Retreat that I attended 2 weekends ago at Ft. Meade (SD) VA. There is s much that I'd like to say about it that I don't really know where to start. These Retreats have been done semi-annualy since in the early/mid 1990's (I think this year is the 17th year.) (If I remember right the first one…
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better bra for double mastectomy???
Does anyone have suggestions for a more comfortable bra (maybe postural criss cross type) to reduce strain on the shoulders and axillary areas?
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~~~~Let's All Light The Way For Aortus and Moopy~~~~
I want to show my support for Joe's road trip, not only by lighting a candle for Moopy, but, by lighting the way for Joe. So, I am turning on an outside light Wednesday and will leave it on 24/7 until Joe reaches his destination. Hoping that with all of the pink sisters leaving a light on, that Joe will not only see the…
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TURMERIC
I have included turmeric in my diet. I make a paste of turmeric, black pepper and olive oil and use it as a sauce. I have also read in the book of Dr.David Servan-Schreiber - Anti-cancer A New Way of Life that drinking green tea mixed with turmeric is a a very good cocktail. I was searching the internet and came across…
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Alternative Forms of Treatment
Hello Everyone: I have already learned some information from others in here but I wonder if you can provide me alternative treatments that have worked for you along side with your traditional forms of treatment (chemo,radiation, etc). My mom is on chemo but with her being so ill and weak (mestasis in the lung, ribs,…
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For Chickadee1955
I just want to be sure you get this... I tried to send you a message, but it says your settings won't allow messages. So here's the info... Linda Reib 916-638-2508 Enhance is the name of her store 4811 Chippendale Drive, Suite 208 Sacramento, CA 95841 I would suggest you ask that she do your fitting, not one of her…
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Kinda sick TMI ??? for ya......
well the Gemzar chemo stops me up like a BRICK is there any reason why I cannot/should not take a laxitive every couple of days to help me out? It seems to be the only thing that works?
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2nd treatment WOW ...Head has sore spots ouch.....
I just had my second chemo trearment I am sicker this time then the first time. I would have thought that the second one would be a bit better sence your body has had the shock of the first one.. My head has sore spots can't even touch my hairs is falling out now to sore to shave does anyone have any suggestions. Trouble…
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"Uplift"
Just want to reccommend a book entitle "Uplift" to all. Mine was a gift but I found it on Amazon and purchased a couple copies for our local breast care alliance library. It is full of good comments, suggestions, and info from others who have gone down this road and was compiled by a someone who survived breast cancer…
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I think I'm going crazy.
okay, quick update because I don't post often (although I do read your posts often and pray for you all every day). I was diagnosed last June with stage 1 invasive ductile (something). I had a lumpectomy, 4 rounds of chemo and 35 rounds of radiation ending January 7. Today, I found a pea-sized lump in the same breast. I am…
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To One In Sorrow....a poem by Grace Noll Crowell
Let me come in where you are weeping, friend, And let me take your hand. I, who have known a sorrow such as yours, Can understand. Let me come in - I would be very still Beside you in your grief; I would not bid you cease your weeping, friend, Tears bring relief. Let me come in - I would only breathe a prayer, And hold…
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port problems?
I had a port placed for chemo treatment TC. The day after my surgery my bandage was not changed. No one told me to change it til day 2 I thought and so did my mom. Well when they went to go change it the site wqs really red and itchy. The nurse said I was allergic to the glue. Well its 9 days after surgery and I am still…
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Triple Negative - Radiation / Double Mastectomy question
I am 37 y/o I yesterday been diagnosed with TNBC grade 3 and also DCIS. I already had surgery (Feb-15/11) - Lumpectomy, Centennial Note & 14 Lymph Notes removed on RIGHT side. Next step will be 16 weeks of Chemo (start Mid April) - 4x A/C (Doxorubicin/Cyclophosphamide) following by - 4x Taxol (Pacilitaxel) - application…
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Road trip Wednesday afternoon
Wednesday afternoon, after we get Traci back from her next clear mammo, I am leaving on another road trip. I am bringing Moopy's cremated remains up to Winona, Minnesota, where they will be laid to rest in St. Mary's Cemetery, next to my Mom's grave. Dad and I will be there too, by and by. Moopy directed me last year to…
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update on doctor appt
Hello everyone!!! It has been too long, but this chemo has been having a toll on me.. Just to let you know that I am still hanging in there, still on chemo, and still very tired. Hope that all of you are doing well, i have a lot of catching up to do. I will be back on later
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mets to liver
Anybody with mets to liver Only? I'm 10 years out from initial diagnosis
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I'm going wig shopping!
On the pecking order of things to be upset about during breast cancer, my lack of hair really doesn't trump being alive, but I just sat down and cried about it anyway. I did, however, make a decision - and that's to get a wig. Even if I miraculously start growing hair tomorrow, it's going to still be several months before…
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This website has been so slow lately
that I've had to shut down my computer! I was just on it and the site could not be accessed! What's going on? It's not just one day - it's been the past week. Char
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Arimidex Angst
Hello all, I have much anxiety over taking this Arimidex. I started it yesterday and am already obsessing over the side effects. The one I am most concerned with is the joint pain. I am sensitive to joint pain, as I had it all during chemo. It was the taxol and the neulasta I received after each round of chemo that caused…
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Mama is on morphine, hospice is standing by....UPDATE
Sigh....mom took a turn for the worse (or is it better, all things considered...) today. She is now on Morphine to help with the struggle she has to breathe. They think she aspirated some food, and her very fragile lungs are failing. Hospice is giving a rather bleak outlook for the future. She is a breast cancer survivor,…
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Mammo done still scared
Hi all, Well, I had the mammo today and then had the ultrasound. Long day. They found a large and small cyst and enlarged duct. I have never had cysts before,so I am still worried. My family history has lots of BC. younger Sister, Aunt and 2 cousins. And me with my cancers, not BC, I am concerned. I thank you all for your…
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Today is Shaggy 420's Birthday!
Best wishes for a wonderful day filled with great surprises! Celebrate! much love, Jenny