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Done with Treatment...:) WAHOO !!! And lost job (:
I just completed 33 rads after 6 chemo treatments and 2 lumpectomies and being triple negative, I am all done!! From now on just quarterly checks and twice yearly mammos... I plan to celebrate tonight at our Relay For Life in Plantation Florida and walk as a survivor!!! With all this joy over being finished I was told that…
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Omg! Lefty has fallen, again!!!!!!
As of an hour ago, March 18 surgery is a bust. Bioderm used, this was my third implant surgery since December 1, 1010. Surgery number 7 will take place immediately. 7 in 10 mos. So very, very emotional and sad. I know it's not rational but I feel like such a failure. Awful. I hope I'm a candidate for DIEP, need surgeon.…
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TOMORROW IS A BIG DAY - CHEMO...
Ok, so I thought I was ready to go in and just get it over with. But today I woke up cold, nervous and about to vomit from anxiety. I want God to drive my bus and for all of you to be on it, pleeeease?
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The power of this board and its members
I was feeling blue over the last couple days. Health problems.. surprise!! So I went to check my mail, and I had a package, not one I expected. So I hurry home, must open, must open, must know... it's pretty well sealed so some more must open, must open, must open now.. And finally, it was a book from Jane AKA BunnyJane. I…
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Our 'Cypress Cynthia' has arrived safely, here in Southern California .. Luncheon scheduled for tomo
C.C. is as lovely over the phone, as she is here on our support 'site'. I can hardly wait to meet her, tomorrow, up close and in person. Oh, what fun!!! Vicki Sam
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I got my Triumph magazine...see me on my expression page! (text added)
It is a great article, and talks about all of you, as well!!! BIG hugs! Kathi
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Have you ladies had a chance to see these eagles?
Mornin All! I have been watching these eagles for a while now; they laid eggs and the eggs are now hatching. It is simply an amazing thing to see; I WISH I had thought sooner to post it here :( Right now there are two babies in the nest and number three is just about ready! Anyway, it’s such a treat to be able to…
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Off topic:Those wonderful hospice angels!!!!!
...moved my mom today from a skilled nursing facility to a private home board-and-care. AND the GREAT thing is that they also have counselors for we family members...SIGN ME UP!!! Unfortunately, all of this with momma has caused all the stuff from my younger daughter to bubble up...sigh...I LOVE that there are people who…
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My first chemo treatment is behind me couldn't have done it with out you
Wow whaT A DAY FIRST THING THEY couldn't GET MY PORT TO WORK THEY COULD FLUSH BUT NO BLOOD WOULD COME BACK THRU SO AFTER A HOUR OF FLUSHING THEY FINAL USED SOME KIND OF CHEMICAL TO PUT IN THE PORT TO DESOLVE WHAT A CLOT OR WHAT EVER IT WAS... yAHOOO IT WORKED.WELL DAY TWO GOT MY SHOT FOR THE WHITE COUNT BOOSTER.fEELING…
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Prosthesis fitting tomorrow
My fitting is tomorrow afternoon. My skin is still pretty tender from rads, so I'm a little concerned about that. I'm bringing my BFF who will be honest in her opinion, and a few blouses. Is there anything else I should be thinking about? Hugs, Linda
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Back from Vegas!
Just wanted to let everyone know that my trip to Vegas was great! Got lots of rest, spent time with my sister and daughter and even went to a yoga class. Didn't lose any money gambgling...spent it all on food instead...lol. Hugs, Georgia
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Femara - How Are You Doing With it?
First I was on Arimidex for 7 months. Then I was off of it for 2 months. Started generic known as Anastrozole in January 2011. Now, April 5, 2011, I am going on Femara. I concentrated on reading all postings relating to Arimidex, so I don't know much about Femara. If you are taking Femara, how are you doing with it? Hugs,…
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Scanxiety update...
Stole that from Joe. Thanks to you guys for responding. I do know better. Guess it's the terrority. Cynthia, you said ct and pet go together for comparsion. I get ct head, neck, chest, abd etc on the 28th of April and pet on the 3rd of May. 5 days differance. Does that matter? Also would the pet go first? Im just going to…
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Is anybody able to lose weight while on Tamoxifen?
Hi all, I am starting Tamoxifen tomorrow and I am really worried about the weight gain issue. Over the past 3 years, prior to BC diagnosis, I lost 90 lbs and was only about 20 lbs away from my goal weight. I worked out every day, doing about 50-60 mins of cardio and 3 days of strength training. Since I started treatment…
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just finished the MRI
Now I have a pet scan on the 13th and don't get the results until the 20th. Usually I am so anxious for the results, but this time I don't know if I even want to know, especially the pet scan. I am so hopeful that the radiation and 9 rounds of chemo is working..... but there is that part of me that says if it is working,…
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Too Much Estrogen
Boy am I bummed. Just came from Oncologist's office. I'm starting rads next Monday, but Onc tells me from the blood tests I just had drawn that my estrogen levels are way too high. It's not because of my ovaries, because I had a total hysterectomy 12 yrs. ago. It's not from my adrenal glands. It's coming from FAT. I am an…
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The Kindred Spirits STRIKE AGAIN!
So, I'm finally home on the Friday afternoon of an awe-inspiringly awful week - one I got through basically because I knew there were people all over the place thinking about me and praying for me, but even so, really awful. I feed the poor, starving, maltreated beasts and take them out the front door for the mandatory…
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The loss we have all suffered.....
Along with our breast cancer...other than loosing some of our body parts and some having foriegn objects replacing those parts and having toxic poison invading our bodys (like chemo or rads) and along with all the side effects of it all...and all the domino effects of problems that go along with it... like this isnt…
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Time for my mamogram
I go in Tues - April 5 for my second mamogram since my surgery in 2009. (I had a uni-lateral masectomy) -please send me a little positive energy, prayers, happy thoughts - they found my initial cancer during a rountine mamogram so I'm a little anxious. Thanks! Jenny
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Back from Vacation
whew what a trip! Met with the beautiful Shy Violet :) Mother Nature played havic with our plans and we ended up being rushed and only had a little bit of time, and can you believe NO PICTURES!! !!! It was pouring rain we crammed into a store with about a million other people. BUT she presented me with a wonderful package…
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California, here I come
About to head to the airport and I am beyond excited about meeting our beloved Vicki Sam, Victoria and Kathi. And my sisters are excited too. Will try and take some pix!
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ANYBODY is with Breast Cancer is following "special" diet ???
Hi ladies; I would like to ask if anybody with BC is following a "Special" diet ? I am 37 y/o and this is devastating chapter in my life. I am recovering from surgery which I had on Valentine's day 2011 - Lumpectomy, Centennial note & 14 lymphs removed. Currently I am not on any medication yet but waiting for Chemo &…
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Can't keep a good woman down for long!!!
When they are stressed, some people go shopping, others change their haircut, others still go to the spa.... Me, today being bored...I booked a cruise!!! Inaugural cruise for Celebrity's new ship....Hamburg, Germany to Rome, Italy....on my BIRTHDAY!!! YEA!!! And, even though it only stops in Barcelona, Spain before hitting…
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rec'd some helpful info thought share-I t hink teleconfrence!
http://www.cancerandcareers.org/en/healthcare-professionals/presentation-archive/2011-session-1-practical-advice Looking for information about cancer and work? Cancer and Careers offers many ways to get it! This Thursday's session features Joanna Morales, Director of the Cancer Legal Resource Center. In an extensive…
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Odd question for those of you on Tamoxifen
Okay, I keep thinking I'm imagining this, but I've finally decided I'm not.... I've been on Tamoxifen for about 16 months, and am noticing that the hair on my legs and underarms is growing MUCH more slowly than it ever did before. I keep going to shave, and there's barely anything there! The hair on my head still seems to…
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thickening of uterus
Has anyone here had their uterus removed due to thickening? I was told only if see cancer cells....so far after 2 D & C I am good...(just taken off tamox. about 2 wks ago..will change to something else after blood work and next appt
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Thanks
Wanted to thank you all for the prayers durring my recent lumpectomy and lymph node removal. I will get the pathology report this comming Tuesday.
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Flying Southwest to California on Tuesday--Yikes!
Please say a little prayer that 1) my flight is not cancelled and 2) if it flies, there is no peeling of the ceiling. ;-)
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Today is Always' Birthday!
Becky -Best wishes for a wonderful day filled with everyone and everthing you love most! ... and for many more to come! CELEBRATE! *Jenny
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Lumpectomy Verses Masectomy
I am 33 and have breast cancer. I just finished all the chemo (Yea). But now surgeon wants me to decide between lumpectomy or masectomy. What a decision! Are there any of you out there that is close to my age and had to make that decision. Let me know your thoughts and why you chose the route you did. Thanks Jami