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Explanation of NED or Dancing with NED
I know that the newbies don't know what NED or Dancing with NED means. NED means no evidence of disease. I don't know if the doctors really say that now, but, it means that your mammo, ultrasound, PET, CT scan or any other test you have comes back clean or clear. They found no cancer! So, NED is very good! I hope this…
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Goodbye mama...(my tribute to her)
My mom was not just my mom, but a friend as well. She listened as I struggled with different things in my life, always being my support. And then, when I met my beau, she opened her arms and heart to him and his family. She certainly had her down periods, but she always sprang back from each with great optimism and a…
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I know it's only a mammogram...but wondering if the bus might be free on Wednesday?
I'm over a year out of treatment, and have had 2 clean mammograms since then, but the "scanxiety" is still almost unbearable. Wondering if you all can come with me on Wednesday at 11:30 to calm my nerves and give me some moral support? I know some of you hate to get up early, so I made sure to make it later for you!…
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Still So Tired 3 Weeks Post Chemo
Hi everyone. I finished chemo three weeks ago and I find I'm still fatigued. It doesn't take much and I get so tired, I am so tired. Just going out to run normal errands leaves me spent for energy. Has anyone else experienced this? How long does it last?
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Hair
So, I am 4 weeks post-chemo and my hair is growing. Yay! But it is coming in super soft and totally gray. How long until I can safely color it and have any of you heard from others that it's a good idea to trim down the "baby hair" to make it grow back the texture it once was? Bonnie
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New to Cancer
I was diagnosed with Adenocarcinoma Infiltrating Lobular Cancer Friday, April 15. Since I discovered this on my own, (mammograms do not identify this type most of the time), I have read everything I could find on the disease. I had little to no knowledge of any cancers, as it has never been an issue in my family. I had…
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weather!
After a very long hot summmer in 2010, our country had a difficult winter too. Now the central and southern US are being attacked by vicious spring storms. Just wanted to check in with everyone to see that you're OK. There are terrible fires in Texas and N.M. too, due to drought conditions. Hope this finds everyone safe…
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I think I am in denial and does it last this long?
Last Friday my rads onco relayed the news to me at my appointment with him that he and my onco had chatted earlier in the day, I was an intermediate oncotype and would be getting chemo. I wasn't expecting my oncotype back that quick so I was surprised to receive the news. Anyway, since about last Tuesday or so I have been…
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Shout out to MyTurnNow: Are you home safe and sound?
I remember our Betty Boop Lady had to fly to Oklahoma for a family funeral last week -- I hope flying without a compression sleeve worked out all right for you, that you and your family were able to find a little joy among the sadness, and that you were able to make it home safe and sound around all the treacherous weather…
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Asexual - Not a Woman or a Man
I read a post by another poster who was having problems buying a bra, but what grabbed me most was her comment about sexuality. I had a mastectomy of the left breast in January. We talk about all kinds of things on this board, but I did not know how to approach the subject of sexuality. As a woman, it was hard losing my…
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MRI on Monday
Saw my onco doc Wed. She ordered an MRI for me because of this ongoing pain and numbness in my upper back and neck! She says not to "worry" But we all know about the waiting "worry" game! Blessings my pink friends!
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'Stage 5' cancer
Anyone know what that is? There are 5 Stages (0, I, II, III, and IV) but as far as I know there is not a "Stage 5". Educate me. Susan
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New here/introduction
Hi, I found this forum while searching for information on exercising with a chest port for chemotherapy. I was diagnosed in Feb. with invasive ductal breast cancer. I had a lumpectomy and just last week had a re-excision and also a port inserted. I will be starting chemo in a couple/few weeks once I'm recovered from the…
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Something to share
I thought I would share these with you guys. A friend sent them to me and I thought they were good. My fav is the fourth one. Accept that some days you're the pigeon, And some days you're the statue. * Always keep your words soft and sweet, Just in case you have to eat them. * Drive carefully. It's not only cars that can…
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Need prayers for my son.
We were told today that because my son is type 0 blood type he will be waiting another 3 years for a kidney donor. It has been 2 years already and we never realized that the wait was so long. I was a match but then they discovered I had bc. He just turned 37 so he will be at least 40before he's off dialysis. I've been…
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Xeloda side effects how to handle
I have been on Xeloda for about 2 weeks I am able to control the diarrhea. But what I want to know if there are any out here how they handle the side effects. I do not know what question to ask the Dr on Mon. My biggesto problem is the upset stomach like you have a good case of gas. Any suggestion.
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Hair Loss
Having been diagnosed with breast cancer 6 weeks ago, the losing of my hair was a hard thing to swallow! We as females think that our hair defines us. I decided that I would take matters into my own hands and shave it off. Having some kind of control really empowers you and not having to go through the emotional…
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Do you have a port? Please tell me about it!
I am not sure what to ask, but mostly I guess, if you do, are you glad you got it? Has it caused you any problems? Does it make the chemo sessions painless? Anything else I should know? I really appreciate the wisdom of you experienced ladies (and men) on this board! Thanks! Nancy
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Wheeling and dealing with the hospital???
Got a call from the hospital billing department a few minutes ago regarding a bill for xrays in January. At first they billed the old insurance (mine chgd Jan 2011) I had given the new insurance card when I went for the xrays. Last week I received a bill for $315., the total was only $330. I asked the nice lady on the…
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AND NOW I have to have cataract surgery GEEZ
I'm only 44, no fair :(
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Did you have a chemo class? What exactly is it?
Just curious as I was told one of things I would be doing is going to a chemo class. I am wondering if there is a test, and if so and I don't pass, does that mean they'll withhold chemo? Just kidding there - wishful thinking! What did you do at your chemo class besides sign consents? Were others there or was it just you?…
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Jo Jo, you still out there?
Has anyone talked to or heard of Jo Jo? Lupe
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Today is Mrs Gadget's Birthday!
Sending wishes your way for a GREAT day - and many more happy, healthy years to come! love, Jenny
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Bad Day in the Bra Dept--I need some help
I decided I wanted to try again to get a bra to give a little lift and shape to my reconstructed breasts. I had bilateral mastectomy a year ago; reconstruction in December. The girls are misshapen with the typical horizontal scars, but also with some lumpy, bumpy areas. My original surgeon left lots of skin and tissue to…
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Mike and Martha
Mike is my hubby and Martha is our 6 year old Chihuahua. This evening I could hear Mike in the living room arguing with Martha over the couch.I have told him that is really dumb to argue with a dog, mostly because he is not going to win the argument. He thinks he won the argument cuz he kicked her off the couch. Little…
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2 year Cancerversary
I share this day with my 3 year old grandson Aiden. It was his 1st birthday that I was told those three letter words. Here's to more birthday's to share !!!! Kathy ~
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Today I am a RAD GRAD
Woo-hoo!!! I am done with rads.
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Fractured Dictionary - I think you will laugh!
Arbitrator ar-bi-tray-ter A cook that leaves Arby's for McDonalds. Avoidable uh-voy-duh-buhl What a bullfighter tries to do. Baloney buh-lo-nee Where some hemlines fall. Paradox par-uh-doks Two physicians. Parasites par-uh-sites- What you see from the top of the Eiffel Tower. Polarize po-lur-ize What penguins see with.…
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Re-Excision Surgery Coming Up...
I have already had a lumpectomy and axillary node dissection back in October and I've just finished 8 rounds of chemo, 4 AC and 4 Taxol. I am having re-excision surgery on April 27th to further clear the margins. I was originally diagnosed with Stage 2, Grade 3 IDC and I'm TNBC. My surgeon revisited my original pathology…
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This board, 2 tech questions
I have noticed 2 things I cannot figure out about this board. 1. When new posts to a thread appear they are not always in date order. It will be like 4/10, 4/10, 4/9, 4/8, 4/11..... When I realized this I went back to some of my older threads and realized I had missed some responses. Why are they not in order? And 2.…