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All Aboard for GrandmaX3..... WHIIIIIIIISSSTLEEE!!!
Yeah, the turn up has been very large lately. So this time we are taking a train. Relaaaax, it has a dining cart and really comfortable seats. Sorry I know you just got back but Grandmax3 needs us for her MRI Biopsy and CT scan. So just grab those tote bags and whatever else necessary for the trip. Victoria, I know it's…
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What inspires you?
I have a quote about Peace that has helped me more often than not during this journey. it is derived from this story: There once was a king who offered a prize to the artist who would paint the best picture of peace. Many artists tried but there were only two that the king really liked. One picture was of a calm lake. The…
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Was wondering
I am a 20 month survivor. I have always wondered why other survivors wear t-shirts stating they are breast cancer survivors. I guess I don't really understand this because I feel it is very personal and pretty much advertising your medical history to strangers. I mean people with diabetes don't walk around wearing t-shirts…
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~Shout Out To Marsha Mulvey~
I've been thinking of you Marsha, and, haven't seen a post from you lately. So, how are you doing?
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Good news/Bad news
I spoke with my mother-in-law this weekend. She completed her rads on Friday! Yay! and she did fine, except for a little soreness from a necklace she wore on Friday to her celebration dinner. She's taking a break for a while, then she has her exchange surgery coming. The bad news...my sister-in-law (also in treatment for…
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post mastectomy
Hi, I'm new to the group. I just had a mastectomy done on Monday and had a question. Is it normal to have terrible pain when trying to get out of bed? I feel like my whole right side is going to cave in. My husband has to lift me up so I can get up. thanks for the help.
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Spring Is Coming, So, What Is The Weather Like In Your Area Now?
It always so interesting to see the different weather for all of the pink sisters. So, what kind of weather are you having?
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Chemo Cocktail type of side effects???????
They are suppose to start my treatments on april4 I hope I have this right hard to read there writing doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide for four treatments then Paclitaxel four times then herceptin for a year and hormone theropy amimidex it all sounds so scary.......
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Just some more blonde jokes for laughs!
Since I used to be very Highlighted blonde and now am a baldie with a half way chemo brain, I still don't have a chance to not be a blonde. "Yam am what Yam" as Popeye says! DISNEYLAND Two blondes were going to Disneyland . They were driving on the Interstate when they saw the sign that said Disneyland LEFT. They started…
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3rd Annual Cancer Survivors Conference~in my area
I know I don't post a discussion often, I participate in responding more to all your great posts you ladies give. But, I wanted to share my day with you all about this conference. This was my second year in attendance~I come away with such wonderful encouragement and information. They begin with a breakfast, then have 4…
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A year later.....
Tomorrow will be 1 year since my bi lateral mastectomy. Diagnosed 2/23/10 IDC stage 1/grade 1, and feel blessed that chemo and radiation werent necessary. On the 5 year Femara plan....Now, a small stumble, after 2 years of abnormal paps, ultrasound found a tumor, and since I dont feel confident with biopsies, opted for a…
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~NIPPLE RECONSTRUCTION UPDATE~
I decided to note what has happened so far, if anyone has had this done please let me know how it went for you. I choose to have a skin graft done above the pubic hair line to create the areola that surrounds the newly created nipple (which is created by snipping created breast skin and sewing it so it puckers). The…
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Northern CA get together, update
Oh, I am so excited!!! March 26th is very close now...and there are surprises!! There is still time to join us if you can. Can't wait, Linda
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And then the fight started...we've seen these before, but they still make me laugh! Hope you laugh a
/////// When I got home last night, my wife demanded that I take her someplace Expensive ... so, I took her to a gas station..... And then the fight started.... /////// After retiring, I went to the Social Security office to apply for Social Security. The woman behind the counter asked me for my driver's license to verify…
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Today is Tgf's Birthday!
Teena, Best wishes for a GREAT day and a year filled with everything and everyone you love most!CELEBRATE!!! much love, -Jenny
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Caring for Your Skin, Hair, and Nails During Chemotherapy--from WebMD
tips from WebMD--article is for ovarian cancer but tips are good for anyone going through chemo. http://www.webmd.com/ovarian-cancer/features/appearance-during-chemo?ecd=wnl_can_031511 Margo
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Is second infusion better than first/ predictable?
I feel like everything that goes on with my body is going to end traumatically. If it is a symptom of my body to chemo, I over analyze. My neighbor is burning the "winter pile" today, and I worry that the smoke smell will enter my house and hurt me. I'm scared to go out. This first treatment has been very difficult for me.…
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How Was Your Breast Cancer Found? With A Mammo, Self Exam or What?
I think this discussion has been posted before, but, I thought I would ask again how my pink sisters found out they had breast cancer. ♠♣ Susie ♠♣
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New to this whole thing. HELP!
Hey, all. I was just diagnosed w/breast cancer in my left breast yesterday and it's pretty clear that at least that breast is going even though we aren't through with the presurgery diagnostics. So...wondering people's experiences with mastectomies and what the recovery process is like after. Also, specifically what on…
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update on doctor appt
I have a blood clot in my chest, so my body is overcompensating by making all little tiny veins all over the place. Now, i have to give myself injections 2x a day in my belly, not fun at all. I hate it, after 2 days, my belly is so sore. i cannot belive that i have to do this, it was not actually as hard as i thought it…
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Jennifer1961: Hug-O-Rama after your exchange surgery?
Jennifer, I don't think we heard how your exchange surgery went a couple of weeks ago -- how are you doing? I so hope you're feeling good, that you're happy with the results, and hugging everybody you know without pain or feeling self-conscious! Hug-O-Rama! :-) Traci
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3/15...
My 1 year cancerversary!!! Love and hugs to you all!!! Dana
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Today is Lynda53's Birthday!
Lynda, Happy Birthday!! Hope your day is filled with everything wonderful! much love, -Jenny
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Today is Sal314's Birthday!
Sally, Wishing you BIG BIRTHDAY WISHES for a great day! much love Jenny
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I told you I am either a crazy-lady or an optimist...you be the judge!!!
As most of you know, I recently went to the ER ( Monday, to be exact) and was told that I have fluid on my rt lung..I already had fluid on my lung which had BC cells in it when I was re-dx last May, and I have been responding well to the Tamoxifen. Well, yeah, up until finding cancer in the lymphnode of the previously non…
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Arrrggggh...rads rash
So my skin has gone from red and slightly itchy, to rashy and really itchy. The good news is I have 6 days left, and 5 of them are boosters. I asked the rads nurse about it today. She gave me a sample of a 2% Lidocaine cream, said I could also use orajel (it has lidocaine too), or hydracortizone. Did anyone else get this…
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Cytoxin and Taxotere
Hi Everyone! Had my first oncology appointment today for Stage 2, T2, Grade 3, estro/prog positive Her/Negative. No node involvement. The plan 4 chemo treatments of cytoxin and Traxotere, 6 weeks radiation, and some type of hormone...depending on bone scan results. Has anyone had this type of cockail of chemo, and if so,…
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port question
I will be getting a port in a couple weeks and the oncologist said I can get my first chemo treatment the same day. I was wondering if anyone has done this?
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I need your help
You all are alway full of such wonderful information and I need you help. My brother in Law who is from Michigan just notified us that he was dx with small cell lung cancer. This all began in May. He has been throgh 2 different chemo treatments. One made him very sick. Not sure of the drug.I asked him about antinausea…
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I got my junk box!
And it's making me feel really guilty, because I still haven't even gathered stuff together yet. So I am apologizing now! Libby, I can't believe how much stuff you got in that box...frames, cookbooks, bracelets, candles, a watch, cd's, a 'fight like a girl' hat, a vase. It's been so much fun looking through everything. I…