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Booked my flight! Meeting up with CSN'ers in London....
A Brit 'Her Majesty's subject', and 2 displaced Americans...lol! Dutch hugs, Kathi
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Bjmom1 Update
I have not been on site for awhile because I was in and out of the hospital. For months I had stomach pain and lost about 40lbs,because I could not eat without getting sick and then on top of that I had the stomach flu. In between being sick I lost my close friend to this disease that put me in a funk mold. I after several…
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I talked with Momma G & her husband Ü
I pm'd her since she has the cancer in her spinal fluid like me to call or emal with any questions, she emailed back asking me to call her today, I did. She was unable to talk has almost totally lost her voice! I spoke with her husband for a few minutes and asked him to keep us posted he said he would. Lets all say a…
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New implant has sunk, new to board and bc
Well, I had my exchange surgery on 12\29 and over the past week, one of my two implants has sunk. It was a somewhat slow process but as of today, where I had cleavage is now concave. I'm almost thinking that the implant has slid under my arm, but I'm not sure. It feels very strange, but the worst part is... I'm clueless!…
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Breast/sex questions : warning: TMI
Hi guys: I am most likely going to be getting a double radical this summer with reconstruction from a tummy tuck. My first question is: will I feel anything in my breasts afterwards? Specifically, will my nipples feel like nipples or just skin? I understand that the nipples are only tatoos, is that correct? Can I have any…
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~Asking for PRAYERS for pinkkari09 ~ Not good news ~ Biopsy today ~ Please pray and support her du
Kari is having an MRI tomorrow, and, I know she can use all of our prayers. UPDATE on Wednesday - Not good news - Kari is having a biopsy Thursday and really needs our support now. Hugs, Kylez
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ELM3544 .. Come out, come out --- where ever you are.
We haven't hear from you in a while, just curious on how life is treating you. Let us know that everything is okay. Strength and Courage, Vicki Sam
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I really, really, no REALLY hate to have to post this, but that's what we're here for, isn't it??? :
You know that horrid rollercoaster we get on? The one with no seatbelt, oil on the tracks and it's starting to rain? I am back on it...GRRRRRR I found a lump yestrday AM while showering..left lower armpit. I called my Dr who advised me to go in for labs this morning, which I did. I was supposed to have a PET scan in…
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My EYES are driving me CRAZY!
So, last chemo was in July, then radiation, still getting Herceptin. About 3 weeks ago, my eyes (both) started getting itchy - sort of like allergies except I've never had allergies. It would stop, then start again, then stop again usually with anywhere from 24 to 72 hours between 'bouts'. Warm compresses would soothe them…
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Do you ever have one of those "I just don't care dyas?"
Today I don't care that the president gave a speech, I don't care that the rich are being taxed less or more; depending on whom you're talking to. I don't care that some a$$hole is running for mayor. I don't want to happy for the guy that the just sold an antique that he bought at a yard sale for $5.00 made him a…
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PTSD and cancer
Is there such a thing. Can one experience PTSD after being dx with cancer, or after treatments. When I was dx with cancer 10/2009 I did fine. Went thru all treatments: chemo, surgery, rads, still ok. Had tests 10/2010 still good. Here recently in the past month I feel like I'm falling apart mentally/emotionally. I don't…
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another type of BC.... angiosarcoma
ladies, all of you who have hadd lumpectomies and radiation for BC, be observant. watch for bruising and lumps. could happen 1 yr or longer after radiation. usually abt. 6-8 yrs later. this cancer is a very hostile cancer. rare, but becoming more common as more women are opting for rad. ask your drs. don't take the risk,…
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Thanks for welcoming me back!!!
I am here to support anyone whom needs it whether they are stage 0 to 4. All of our experiences, whether hard or humorous, help people in their times of loneliness and confusion. Cancer can be a very isolating illness. I just read Promise Me by Nancy Brinker, the founder of the Susan G. Komen foundation. It was the best…
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hate to ask-not sure if I am the only one (SURE NOT but)
I had issues last week-went to Dr immediatly Monday am (POSTED prviously) and had biopsies done. I TOLD MY husband of 25yrs..results Thurs or Friday. I even said wed. night I am odd duck OUT SINCE I DO not fret waiting for results! (SIDE EFFECTS of Tamoxifen) so my friends all called or emailed me to see if results were…
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Libby - Pinkflutterby Any news on you?
Libby, you are always so upbeat on this site and I admire that, I admire you. You show all of your pink sisters how to have strength, courage and grace. Can you fill us in on how you are feeling now after your surgery and what is next for you? Thanks, Debby
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Chemo Angels - anyone heard from them?
I remember that at least one other here had said they applied to them. Have you heard anything from them? I did initially and was told I'd hear back in a few weeks - well it seems like it's been quite a while - so just wondering. Susan
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heartburn with Taxotere and Cytoxan
Wow. Okay, I guess I needed to stay up all night with excrutiating pain to finally begin posting. I have been reading posts and attempted to post, but lost nerve. I am 44 yrs old and was diagnosed in Nov 2010 with Ductal Carcinoma. I'll try to make this short. Anyway, I have an 11 yr old dtr and a 17yr old son and a…
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I am looking for volunteers
Ladies, I have posted previously about the Crazy sexy cancer diet book. And I am so fascinated by the information I am finding in it. I don't want to stop at chemo and mastectomy. My intuition tells me I can do more. I am just devouring this book, it makes a lot of sense to me. And I am someone who does a lot of research…
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Help. Biopsy results
after waiting since the 13th of Jan.. here is what it says: estrogen receptor SP1 100% positive Progesterone Receptor1E2 98% positive HER2/neu 4B5 eqivocal 2+ Kl67(30-9) unfavorable 41% p53 favorable 6% positive Can someone help me understand this please? had a big scare today.. went to walmart as needed food/popsicles...…
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NOT reconstrucion but plastic surgery for LUMPECTOMY????
I am sure it's been on here..but has ANYONE had surgery to correct, even out, fix mis shaped, lop sided breasts when NOT really noticable to anyone other then yourself?
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2 different types of breast cancer
recently diagnosed & sorry...not very computer savvy. had the bi-lateral lumpectomy and I am told that I have 2 different types in each breast (one lobular & one ductal-stg 2), one is high risk of coming back-so I do not know how I am supposed to enjoy life now. I am having chemo now & then radiation & then the 5-year…
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we need a funny Ü
The Kiss A tough looking biker was riding his Harley when he sees a girl about to jump off a bridge so he stops. "What are you doing?" he asks. "I'm going to commit a suicide," she says. While he did not want to appear insensitive, he didn't want to miss an opportunity he asked "Well, before you jump, why don't you give me…
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Biopsy
Hi All, Had my needle biopsy on Friday. I get the results on February 9th. It wasn't bad at all. I've had a core biopsy too and I prefer the needle! Love those drugs they give you to make you woosy. I was in and out fast too which was nice. Just thought I'd update you guys. Hope everyone is having a nice weekend. Terry
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JUICING
I'm juicing in the morning for breakfast and it is quite palatable. All raw veggies and fresh fruit. I try to do it every day, but do miss some days. I do a mixture of things, but almost always use kale, asparagus,spinach, carrots and an apple or pear and some kind of berry. The fruit sweetens it. The other day I added a…
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Facebook
Hey there ladies - I am not too computer savvy - especially with Facebook. I signed up for the FB Group - Sisters and Brothers in Pink - and I assumed that anything I posted there would stay just on that board. I do not want to discuss breast cancer related topics on my regular FB page. Anyhow, something I just posted on…
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The silence
makes me uncomfortable... I think others feel this way too. I am very,very,very worried about MammaG and not hearing agitates my fears. Chenheart, I really miss your presence. Kari,my heart goes out to you and I love your attitude, thanks for keeping us posted. Libby, you are another shining star on this board who never…
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Recurrance in reconstructed breast
This post is in reply to a request from New Flower to relate my experience with a recurrance in my reconstructed breast. I was diagnosed in January 2001 with DCIS, stage 0-1 in my right breast, age 37. I felt a lump and went to my doctor. My doctor said I was too young for BC and should wait until I was 40 for a mammo.…
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anyone here NOT-----
A co-worker (not cancer patient) asked me if I knew of anyone who has chosen to not have treatments and / or not take post surgery meds!!!? Another co worker and I went through same surgery same exact time-I do not think she is on meds. Just curious now that I was asked about it!
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Scotch Freckles how are you?
Concerned and caring. Please let us know how you are. My heart is wide open for you! Peace and Love, God Bless and keep you safe, Edie
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Football funny
I just received this "blonde" joke and thought it was very appropriate for the season....football, I mean! I hope no one is offended by blonde jokes. Enjoy the smile. FOOTBALL AND THE BLONDE....... A guy took his blonde girlfriend to her first football game. They had great seats right behind their team's bench. After the…