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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…
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the efficacy of chemo post bilateral mastectomy
Hello, I am new hear and looking to research whether I should consider doing chemo post bilateral mastectomy. i am 43 and, I was dx with bc in 3/11 with stage 1 invasive ductal and dcis of my left breast. in 4/11, i chose to do a bilat mastectomy and there was no cancer in my breast or in 3 lymph nodes. chemo is an option…
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For those who where following my hair progess pic posted
Yeap, my hair is still as long as i wish it was, but its long enough that I can actually flat iron it straight (my hair is a little wild and wavy)
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Shave it off or just let it come out?
concerning your hair and chemo, which did you do, and which do you recommend based on personal experience? Thanks! Nancy
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What were the first words out of your mouth after getting diagnosed?
Just curious! Mine were; But I am not done! Hugs, Ayse
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Here's A Funny One Regarding Hair (Only Us Chemo Survivors have a simpler way)
This was sent to me today by a dear friend who seldom makes me laugh. However, this was so funny I had to pass it along. Those of us who have had chemo and lost our hair should be grateful we don't have to go through this ordeal....but it still made me laugh so hard I was crying. Enjoy!…
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Curious to know how many of you got Chemo though lymph nodes were Neg.
Hi my lovely sisters - I just had a curiosity about how many of you got chemo treatment, though lymph nodes were neg. for cancer. Hope you're ALL doing well. Love
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Chemo Brain
I listened in on a seminar today through the ACS on Chemo Brain. There were several doctors making presentations, including one who has experienced cancer herself several times. The topic was chemo brain. I got a lot of great info and reassurance. Experts are finding that it can take more than a year to recuperate from…
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Eyelashes falling out
Well, I've held on to my eyelashes through all of my chemo treatments and now three weeks after the last treatment they are coming out. They itch and it feels like glue is in my eyee. I am miserable. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to handle this. I am going crazy and just want to rip out my eyes, which are swollen…
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'Tupid Yokes
What did the fish say when it hit a wall? OH DAM! __________ What did the Momma Buffalo say when her little boy left for school? Bye Son (Bison) ___________________ I'm horrible at remembering jokes but I did remember those 2 from the Retreat. There was another one that made no sense at all to me about a funeral and a hole…
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Relay for Life question...
Question is, does all monies raised go to research? We have a small community hosp/cancer center. It serves a wide area. Next closest hosp/center is 2hrs away. I was told by the CCenter that they recieve nothing. CEO said hosp gets nothing. Are we going about asking for help the wrong way? Center manager asked ACS for help…
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nipple saving mastectomy
About to have surgery. Had bilat. subcutaneous mast. in 1979. Had had silicone implants since 1987. Both ruptured, unsure when...Surgeon suggest removing nipples. Hard to face that but I can. I had a prophylactic mast. after many biopsies(benign). Had seriously ill child and felt I needed to do what I could to b around.
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Why labs again?
I am curious as to whether or not this is a routine thing. I have not started chemo yet. My RO informed me on Friday that my MO said I would be needing chemo. Our appointment with the MO is a week from Thursday. I was told I would be having labs drawn again. OK, they just did that when I went for my MO consultation 2 1/2…
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Question: Understanding "Cancer"
I have a question about Cancer. And I apologize in advance if this is offensive to anyone here. My intentions are not to hurt anyone as I too am going through this. When you're diagnosed with "Cancer", and they remove it from your body (clear margins) and give you treatment, does this mean you "had" cancer? I know we all…