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New Grandbaby... finally got to hold him.
This past weekend we had a visit from our granddaughter, Brittany and her husband Adrian, and her children, Olivia and Noah. Also our grandson, Drew, and his girlfriend joined us. It was fun to get to finally hold Noah....pictures just aren't the same as the actual little baby. I posted a new picture on my expressions page…
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Finally cleared for rads!!
My PET was clear and although my tumor markers are at 41, I reminded my onc that I had a sinus infection at the time the blood was taken. So he and my radiologist decided I could start my 33 rads treatment on Monday. I'm so happy to be going to the next phase of treatment. I am no longer afraid, knowing the my docs will…
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couldn't believe it
I had been at work for about half an hour this morning when suddenly my boss and 2 co-workers came to my desk with flowers and small, pink, heart-shaped cakes, saying "Happy Anniversary!" For a brief moment I had no idea what they were talking about and then it hit me, one year ago today I was diagnosed with breast cancer.…
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Mama G Memorial
http://www.easternsurf.com/thisjustin_021111/ I found this online, as well as a number of other testaments to Mama G and what a wonderful lady she was. I wish we all could have met her in person! Just google "Lorraine Guthrie obituary". Hugs, Linda
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MRI with contrast-- of the chest-- yesterday
I had and MRI with contrast yesterday and they carried one set and report to my oncologist and one set (with no report) was given to me. Of course last night I looked at them, as if I could understand! BUT, I think I saw the same looking calcifications that I originally had when I was first diagnosed. Those little white…
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Okay...here's me... shaking in my boots
I went in for my appointment/treatment-injection.... on Thursday. Mamo came back clear THANK GOD... doing a happy dance will celebrate any victory I can get... however I don't get to say "dancing with NED" just yet..... Thursday my onco said they were watching a lesion in my hip. He didn't elaborate and I didn't ask. He…
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Infusion Port Removal - In Office
Just wanted to share my recent experience regarding the removal of my infusion port. Initially, when the port was inserted, I was promised it would be removed in the same fashion that it was inserted - in the operating room with me being out. A year and some months later my surgical oncologist decided he would remove the…
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When is it safe to go topless????
Hi Guys... I am just over 2 months past chemo now and have what looks almost like a "boot camp" style haircut. The population of hair is still a little thin, but I am proud of every one of those little strands. I had a discussion with my husband and told him that I am at the point where I am ready to just shed the baseball…
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I have not been on here much and i am sorry for feeling guilty of being cancer free. My poem Mama G
" Dear Mama G were all assmebled We've come to honor you To share sweet recollections And express our gratidue You were a great example Of the best way one can live Your generous, loving spirit Was daily gift you chose to give And we were privileged To know someone so dear We shared our lives both the good and bad You took…
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Candles Lit
Seems that there are many Pink Sisters on this board who are going through chemo, surgeries, rads, etc. And then there are some of are Sisters who are battling cancer's return or the aftermath of chemo. Then we have our fallen Sisters.......like most recently, MamaG. So again I will go to the cathedral and pray for…
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Meena .. How are you doing, our PINK WARRIOR .. We are thinking about you
Praying and hoping that all is well, and you are steady improving and moving forward. Strength, Courage and Love Vicki Sam
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Chen, hope your surgery went well
Thinking of you. Hoping that all went well today. You and your family are in mjy thoughts and prayers.
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Went to London, met the other CSN'ers...GREAT time...until....
On my way back thru Dutch customs, I was told that I was over the amount of time I can stay in The Netherlands as an American citizen...and that I should be denied entry and deported (!!!!!!). Now, as it turned out, the guy who was doing this was calculating the time AWAY from Holland that I have spent, not the time…
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5 - 2 = 4 Answered
How does 5 - 2 = 4? It does and if no one comes up with the proof/answer, I'll prove it later. Susan See new post for answer.
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worried
Hi. Im new on here.I am a 42 year old mom of three and have had normal mammograms until last august.They spotted something so I had to go back for a repeat mammogram and an ultrasound. The results were they found a nodule not a cyst but told me to come back for a repeat mammogram and ultrasound in 6 months which was…
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Today is Rainbow4's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR BARB HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! May every glowing candle on your cake become a wish that comes true! ♥ Cat
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Surgery this Friday, securing the pocket
I had my exchange surgery on 12/29...started driving two weeks ago and now I have hit a major road block. One of the two breasts has collapsed or fallen down into my underarm. I just found out, a few hours ago, that I will have surgery on Friday. BUMMER. Has anyone had this "securing the pocket" surgery and what can you…
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Here we go again!
Went for my first mammogram today since my breast cancer diagnosis. They found an area on my right breast that they didn't like. WTF! The tech said it could be scar tissue from my reduction and "lift" surgeries. So they did an ultrasound. They still aren't sure, so now I have to go for a biopsy tomorrow. I can't do this…
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Prayers for my friend Cathy
My friend I had mentioned a couple of weeks ago, Cathy is having her surgery today. She is having a double masectomy then expanders placed for implants later. I am not sure of the time frame on reconstruction because I had a lump. I am sure some of you ladies know though. I would appreciate prayers for her. She should be…
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Surgery was Tuesday...I am writing the Great (ok mediocre) American Novel!
So, I had my surgery on Tuesday morning about 9AM...my surgeon ( who I adore!!!) came in beforehand to gently tell me that the biopsy from the previous week was indeed positive for BC, but that was no surprise to any of us, was it? I am actually happy that her outpatient schedule was booked and that I had to be a…
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Who has chemo curls?????
I've been meaning to post this for quite some time........for those of us who now have hair after chemo, I am curious as to how your hair came in....My hair, pre chemo,ended chemo end of last August......I kept it in a short layered cut, always....hair was dark brown....as it started to return it was straight, like…
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Help- watery eyes . . .
I had one round of Taxotere that started in March and finished in May. I lost all but 3 eyelashes. I had watery eyes during chemo and well, everyone said it was "normal" but now 2 1/2 months later still- the watering. What is it? Is it because I don't have eyelashes and once they grow it will cease or is it just "part of…
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Breast Cancer only found in Lymph node - anyone else?
I was diagnoised this fall with breast cancer, ER positive; however, no tumor was found in the breast even after a PET scan. The only tumor was in my left armpit lymph node. Has anyone else experience this? What type of treatment/surgery was done? I went thru 3 months of Taxol and now just starting 3 months of FAC. They…
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Today is Sharice42's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR SHARICE HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Wishing you all the best on your special day & throughout the coming year! ♥ Cat
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Vicki's test results
Praise the Lord!!! Vicki got her test results back today and it's benign!!!! Thank You all for praying for her. I'm so happy that I'm crying right now. God Bless and hugs to all of you, Dawne
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just read Mama's facebook
she's passed .... so sad.... my candle lit for her! Forever in our heart MamaG!!! You are an inspiration, a true fighter, God bless you and your family. xoxo Libby
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credit card settling
Does anyone have any information regarding this. Breast cancer has put us in a finanical bind and we can not pay our bills. We hopefully are getting a tax refund and have hear the credit cards companies will take settlements less than what is owed. Has anyone done this? Help, we are drowning fast.
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Still feeling violated
I find that I am still having a negative reaction to what was posted by "Cancuncutie" and her "sister". I was just getting ready to start rads (until my tumor markers came back higher than expected so I now need to wait for the results from a PET & bone scan) and I know that many of her posts scared me about what the whole…
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mothers & daughters
My daughter is going through chemo now. She was diagnosed with Ductal Carcinoma Nov. 4th and after a lumpectomy found more cells she had a double mastectomy and immediate reconstruction. She has been through so much and I want to be strong for her through this journey. For me it is like deja vu as I am a survivor of…
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Hair Update...
So, how is your hair after chemo? I am 8 months post chemo and my hair is about 4 inches and curly...I love my new hair!