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Gas prices
I know we've all been feeling the pinch. How much is gas in your city? It's 3.39 here in San Antonio, Texas. I better get a horse!
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I've started going topless.
So I have about 1/4 of hair now...same mousy brown with a little bit of gray. And the weather has been mostly co-operating, so I have pretty much stopped wearing my hats. The last few times I've left the house, my wonderful hubby said "Where is your hat?". I'm not so sure he approves of my skinhead look.
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Gauntlets vs gloves (Lymphedema garments)
Which do you use, which do you like better and why? Since I've gotten good results with my FlexiTouch as my hand gets back to close to 'normal' my gloves are cutting in (causing pain) between the 2 middle fingers - I'm weird and there is webbing there (if that doesn't make sense I'll try to explain better). After looking…
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Shout out to SCOTCH FRECKLES
It's been too long since I last saw you post. Just want you to know, I worry and think about you still. Hugs, Ayse
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Fears after treatment
Hello, I am 33 years old going through breast cancer. I am not going to lie. This stinks! I am done with treatment and thought for sure I'd be feeling great. I think everyone else in my family expects me to just bounce right back and forget everything that happened. I can't and it is so hard! Every day I am terrified that…
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Lymphedema/Seroma effecting possible recon?
Recon was not an option when I had my mod. rad. mast. ov er a year ago - was told had to wait a year to 'talk' about it. Well, I've waited my year+ - will be seeing Surgeon April 11 - 1 1/2 yr post mast. Have requested my Pa to send the referral - she will - last time I saw her for my annual she said that when/IF I wanted…
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Advice from my gynecologist
Hello Ladies, My gynecologist suggested to try vaginal dilator set along with personal lubricant for Vaginismus, or similar painful conditions. Chemo Induced menopause or aromatase inhibitors patients could you share your experience if you have tried? Please do not be shy, it is a very serious problem for many, please tell…
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Coping After Treatment...
I was thinking today, something I believe I have too much time to do these days, about what my life is going to look like when my cancer treatments are done? I have two more chemo treatments to go, a break for a month, then more surgery to clear my margins, another break for about a month, then radiation therapy for about…
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New game .. 2 word phase 'game' ...
Word game .. Person 1: Dog Pound Person 2: Pound Cake Person 3: Cake Flour Person 4: Flour Sack So Let's Start with Flour Sack.
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Joke of the day
We can all probably relate to this woman's reaction... While conducting some business at the Court House, I overheard a lady, who had been arrested for assaulting a Mammogram Technician, say, "Your Honor, I'm guilty but ... there were extenuating circumstances." The female Judge said, sarcastically, "I'd certainly like to…
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Sweat Lodge and Retreat
Just found out the dates for the Spring Sweat Lodge and Retreat - 2nd weekend in April. I'm #13 signed up for it so taking that as a positive! The Sweat Lodge is an option you can do (if health allows) in the morning before the official start of the Retreat (noon). It is done by Lakota Veterans and is a very Spiritual…
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halfway through rads today
11 days down, 11 more to go. But let me tell you, this twice a day stuff is pretty tedious. My skin is doing pretty good so far, only red and a little itchy. And the expected fatigue has kicked in. But when those 11 days are done, I will be done with treatments and will only have follow up stuff to deal with. Hugs and…
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Estrogen + Question
Hi Ladies! Just had a curiosity. My tumor was rich in estrogen (99%). I know many women have the same case. I was suggested I take the chemo treatment from my Dr., as well as the 5-year pill to help stop the estrogen. Now, what happens after this period? I am 32, and will probably continue to have my periods by the time…
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Weight Loss - WARRIORS, How we doing???? Checking in
.. It's been a while, just wanted to make sure that we have our head, mind and spirits in the game of getting healthy, trim and fit. Life throws many obstacles in our path - weather, family, children, work obligations or self pity parties. We either flourish during these times, or, we turn to food for comfort. I am walking…
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My mom just got diagnosed with Breast cancer
Hi the diagnose of my mom is: Invasive Ductal Carcinoma with Medullary features Can someone kind of explain it to me...I do know it is the most aggresive one... but what will happen... what do they mean by "with medullary features"? Is that really bad etc.. Please help!
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Thanks to all my Pink Warriors
My chemo yesterday went off without a hitch!! I can't believe it, I'm finally done! I wanted to thank all of you wonderful ladies for the support and comraderie. Sorry, I'm having a chemobrain day. Everything I write or type comes out wrong. You know what I mean, don't you? I go today for my LAST NEULASTA shot!! Whoppeee!…
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Shout Out to Meena
Meena havent heard from you in a few days. Know you were feeling low but please post when you feel up to it. You are very special to all us pink sisters and you are in our thoughts and prayers. Lots of love and (((((((((HUGS))))))))))
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NED is doing the Texas 2 step!!
Sorry ladies but NED is busy tonight!! I had my first mammo since chemo ended this morning and is was all clear. God Bless (((hugs))) Janice
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Boki had a stereo-tactic biopsy....
Hi everyone, I finally had my stereo-tactic biopsy this past Wednesday....I had a really bad experience...the anesthesia didn't work well, I felt a huge pain and I passed out in the middle of procedure. Dr stopped immediately and said she didn't get as much samples as she wanted, but I am waiting on results now. I called…
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tumor marker tests
I have had breast cancer twice. The drs said they were not related, they were 2 separate cancers. I had one 7 yrs ago and one 1 yr ago. When I go back for check ups, my doctor doesn't do any blood tests on me. Is this normal? Many of my friends who have had breast cancer say they have a tumor marker blood test every time.…
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spring break & rest
I am a teacher and am dealing with chronic fatigue from anemia and terrible bone & joint pain from frmara and tamoxifen. I am trying to cope with both, but it has been so hard. Last night, the sadness for "what used to be" set in and I had a little pity party for myself . Thanks to you all who are honest enough to say that…
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? About Cysts
I have very dense fibrocystic breasts. They cause me alot of pain! Needless to say, this creates a whole new level of anxiety & fear now that I have the "history". It weighs heavy on my mind every time they ache & I feel the lumps, that it may be back. After reading over the results of my Ultrasound, it says that they…
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Update about my mom
Since I have posted on this board before, I though I have to update you about my mom's diagnosis. Unfortunately, her second oncologist ruled out the breast cancer possibility and none of her tests could lead to the primary tumor. She is going to be treated now for cancer of unknown primary. She is starting radiotherapy on…
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~~~An Irish HA HA~~~
Two Irish mothers, Kate and Lorna were talking about their sons. Kate says, 'My Patrick is such a saint. He works hard, doesn't smoke, and he hasn't so much as looked at a woman in over two years.' Lorna responds, 'Well, my Francis is a saint himself. Not only hasn't he not looked at a woman in over three years, but he…
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just back from Mx...TSA always an adventure
Returned last night from the latest Mexico trip. Security in Mexico was uneventful...even with the lymph pump in the carry on. However, Miami TSA was time consumping this time. Each time it is different! Both carry ons caused concern to them.... I had the garment and wires in one, and husband had the pump machine. They…
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Hospital and Doctor Diagnosis'- Funny For The Day
This was just sent to me by a friend who is in the medical field, and she swears she has seen similar notes on patients records: No wonder so many people die in the hospitals. They're as bad as everything else! HOSPITAL CHART BLOOPERS (Actual writings from hospital charts) 1 . The patient refused autopsy. 2. The patient…
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Finish Rads in 2 days!!
Can't wait to finish my 33 rad sessions on Tuesday! It has been more of an inconvenience having to travel there everyday before work then the rads themselves. Thanks for all your help with the cream suggestions, etc. I found that Xclair cream has worked the best for me. It is by prescription only but definately works. I am…
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Idiot sightings
I handed the teller @ my bank a withdrawal slip for $400.00 I said "May I have large bills, please" She looked at me and said "I'm sorry sir, all the bills are the same size." When I got up off the floor I explained it to her.... IDIOT SIGHTING When my husband and I arrived at an automobile dealership to pick up our car,…
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Implants
Anybody do implants after radiation? I've talked to 2 different docs. One wants to do Lattisimus flap with silicone implants underneath (one surgery, no expanders). The other wants to do expanders then silicone implants with xenoderm. I really believed I wanted the 2nd one but can't seem to stay off the internet and now…