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Need advice on flying after lymph node removal
Hi sisters. I haven't been on here for a short while but now need your advice. I had a bi-lateral mastectomy in November 2010 and 2 levels of lymph nodes removed. I have not had any problems with lymphodema so far. We have had a death in the family and I need to fly tomorrow from FL to OK. I do not have a compression sleve…
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What, If Anything, Have You Learned With Your Diagnosis Of Breast Cancer?
This journey with bc is difficult and long. We all started with the initial diagnosis of bc, had surgery's, taken chemo and rads and some are on hormone therapy. Be it good or bad, what have you learned? About yourself, your friends, your family, your job, or just plain about life now? Thanks!
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one or two breasts removed?
Hello all: Met with a breast surgeon today and talked about getting one or both breasts removed. The cancer is in the right breast, but I am thinking about removing both and going for a full reconstruction on both. All the doctors/surgeons I;ve talked to seem to lean towards only one breast removed and keep the other. All…
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Today is CCinCin's Anniversary!
Best wishes for a wonderful day! CELEBRATE!!! -Jenny
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Cleaning for a Reason
Has anybody been able to use this service? Several friends told me about this but there are no partners in our area so I couldn't take advantage of it. It is a not-for-profit clearing house that matches women in treatment with a maid service that will clean for you while you're in treatment, for free. There is an…
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LOL....this is too funny! Why I'm Divorced...
Last week was my birthday and I didn't feel very well waking up on that morning. I went downstairs for breakfast hoping my husband would be pleasant and say, 'Happy Birthday!', and possibly have a small present for me. As it turned out, he barely said good morning, let alone ' Happy Birthday.' I thought.... Well, that's…
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OT Amreican Idol
So how do we feel about Paul leaving? I liked him a lot, but thought he might go after Stefano did better this week.
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HILLBILLY VASECTOMY
After their 11th child, a hillbilly couple decided that was enough, as they could not afford a larger bed. So the husband went to his veterinarian and told him that he and his cousin didn't want to have any more children. The doctor told him that there was a procedure called a vasectomy that could fix the problem but that…
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Revlon Walk, Los Angeles
So, I had an idea. Instead of meeting at the designated meet-your-people spot (big letters, so, say, if we were meeting there we could gather under C for CSN), why not meet at the survivor hats booth since that's what we are: survivors. If you've never participated before, what happens is you trot yourself over to the…
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RAD GRAD
I did it!! 33 treatments of radiation, I got to ring a bell:)it was bitter sweet so glad to be thru with that, I got a really good tan.I haven't had a celebration yet but i was very happy today and i really want know how to act or feel next week not having to go. thank you ladies for helping me through this journey. I'm…
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Phoenix Divas!!!
The evening in Phoenix was balmy, filled with sisterhood and gratitude! I loved every minute of being with my Kindred Spirits! Look on my Expressions Gallery to see all of us--in our Diva Glory! Hugs, Renee
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Sacramento Lunch
I've been waiting for one of the other lunch guests to post, but guess they're still out having fun somewhere. My camera died, so I have only 4 pictures to post on my Expressions Page, but there were a lot of others taken and I'm sure they'll be posted. It was absolutely wonderful to meet 4 other women from this board and…
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Childhood dream come true!
I got to meet the A&W Root Bear at my grandson's baseball opening ceremonies. Being the adult that I am I had to have my photo taken with him LOL! For the time being I changed my photo to it just cause it makes me smile, hope it makes you smile too! It was a great Saturday watching all the children in their uniforms all…
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Health Tip! Joke
If you can't afford a doctor, go to an airport---you'll get a free x-ray and breast exam; and if you mention Al Qaeda, you'll get a free colonoscopy.
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benign
My gyno Dr called last night everything benign! He has been in contact with oncologist-he did once again bisopies (due to bleeding after years). I asked his opinion and truley trust him (been my dr for over 20 yrs) he said to try whatever the Onoclo. suggests next week. HE still thinks PROS outwigh the cons...! Denise
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Starting rads tomorrow
The next phase of my cancer journey begins tomorrow! I will go for rads 5 days a week for 6 weeks. That seems like such a long long time. And every day! I hope I have the energy to get through this. Please say a prayer that I will have the strength and courage to get through this. Thank you all in advance. Much Peace,…
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Today is Mariam_11_09's Birthday!
Hoping you have a GREAT day doing all the things you love most! Happy Birthday! -Jenny
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Worked thru all your chemo?
Just wondering, have any of you worked thru all your chemos? Right now I have about a month and a half off....4 sessions of chemo, cytoxin and traxtere, with some major side effects. Originally was scheduled out till July 1....now saying I have to go back to work. Wondering how all of you worked this out ........ I work in…
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lumpectomy cavity filling with fluid 2 year post-op - help!
Hello Ladies. I had a lumpectomy almost 2 years ago, on 7/09 and radiation on 9/09. The large cavity the surgeon left immediately filled with fluid (I heard 'sloshing' sounds when I walked. Weird but not uncommon the doc said.) After about a year, the swelling went down, but not completely away. Then, like Traci, I…
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Tues I go back to ONCOLOGIST
I go back on Tues am as follow up of being taken oFF Tamox.(for month now) I just had blood work & I am going to be put on something but not sure what yet? What are some of the other meds/ names I may be prescribed? Any I should avoid from your experiences or any suggestions!!? Denise
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Anybody try Jenny Craig while on Tamoxifen?
Hi guys... I am trying to look into ways to loose that chemo weight now that I have completed the hard part of treatment. Have any of you tried nutri system or Jenny Craig while on tamoifen? Can it still be effective? I am tired of all this extra poundage and want to do something about it!!!
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In case your feet/legs are tired and you hear someone softly saying your name..don't be alarmed~it's
Oh Kindred Spirits~ it's Relay Season!!! I know many of us are doing the Relay for Life, and so am I. I have lost count of how many I have participated in since I was diagnosed in 2003; over a dozen to be sure! This Saturday Reggie and I have also been asked to speak~ he as the ultimate caregiver ( in my opinion, anyway!)…
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Remembering our Pink Sister, Heidijez - today was her Birthday!
Remembering our dear sister, who passed on 12/30/10 - keeping her loved ones in prayers and holding them in gentle love today - celebrating her life and wishing her family and friends wonderful memories and peace. -Jenny
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Sacramento--just what the doctor ordered!
I cannot tell you just how happy I am that I made the decision to attend the NorCal luncheon. What an absolutely fabulous experience...to finally give RE, Chen and Linda a real hug and share a meal and talk with them. I still have to pinch myself because it all happened so fast. To meet Suzanne (Doublewhammy) and share our…
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Dancing with NED
Results of Lumpectomy are in the cancer did not come back. I want to thank the following people for praying for me: Pretty Bald 49, Candu, Hippiechick 58, Ritzy, Cinkal, Alexis F, Natly 15, Noel, Pinkkar109, Lynn 1950, Cat 64, Vicki Sam, M Wallace 1325, Boffby_of_w, Bio Adopt Mom 3, Texasgirl 10, Sea60, Ladyg, Babe N Abby…
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Please Advise! How to keep your Scalp Healthy After Losing Hair.
Hi again! I am planning to trim my hair really short before it falls out. My question for you is, how did you keep your scalp healthy? Did you use regular shampoo? Did you cover it with any special hat, like 100% cotton? I would like to use something that wraps around my head that I can also wear at home. Please Advise!
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About fatigue
Laurie Andrioni posted this article on her Facebook page. It addresses what many of you are still complaining of. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health/Breast-cancer-may-speed-up-aging/articleshow/7912488.cms
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I love my primary care, but...this is weird.
I had an MRI on my cervical spine after the x-ray didn't turn out so good I guess. Neck pain, and tingling down right arm, and pain in upper right arm. Bottom line, one of her staff called me and said I need to see a neurologist and have a physical therapy evaluation. BUT....she couldn't tell me what is wrong and why I…
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Hello Everyone-been gone too long here's my update
Hello Everyone, it sure is nice trying to catch up on how everyone is doing, I see new names on the board. Sorry I have been gone for so long,even though I had not met in person anyone on this board, losing a few of our sisters online affected me more then I thought it would. Then a few weeks ago I lost my sister in law,…
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on call doctor out of line or not? your take ladies!
Interested to hear people's reactions to this story: Sunday night, I started running a fever - fairly low - around 100 - but was rising and my throat was sore so I called the line for the on-call doctor. They said to call back if he did not call back in 20 minutes, so I did. Then he called me back and said that I could…