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Another Dutch morning!
Today is Friday. Every Friday we start the same way. After breakfast, showering and dressing, we get in the car (or on the bikes in summer) and make our way downtown to the market. This market has been there since the 1500's. Stalls for anything and everything you could or do need. Fresh fruits and vegies. Handmade…
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Today is Pinkflutterby's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR LIBBY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Libby-our thoughts, prayers, & arms are wrapped around you today as you have your surgery. Please let us know how you are as soon as you are able. Sending you Loads of Love, Cat
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Too much weight LOSS and muscle atrophy
Jan. 19th, 2011 While in Chemo I started losing weight fast and lost Too Much and my muscles just wasted away. I consulted a Dietician and have tried to follow her advice but cannot seem to gain weight or rebuild my muscles. If anyone can give me some advice it will be greatly appreciated. I'm NEW here and just want to…
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~~~Let's Share Recipes~~~
Cheesy Chili Hash Brown Bake 1 1/2 lb lean ground beef or turkey 1 ( 15.5-oz. ) can original sloppy joe sauce 1 ( 15-oz. ) can chili with beans 1/2 ( 30 oz. ) package frozen country-style shredded hash browns ( about 4 cups ) 2 cups ( 8 oz. ) shredded Cheddar cheese Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Brown ground beef in a large…
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Linda .. Gaby n Abby's Mom .. How are you doing after surgery?
Linda, We are thinking about you, and hope all went well with your surgery. Hoping and praying that recoverying is right on track. Strength, Courage and Prayers, Vicki Sam
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Air travel and new normal
Tuesday I will be flying back to Mexico for several weeks. My husband will be coming also so the airport TSA encounter could be interesting. He has s/s clamps in his chest from 7 bypasses, and I will be wearing my prosthesis, and taking my lymphedema pump and all its wires and hoses in carry on baggage. I can hardly wait…
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Thought This Might Be Fun - What Is Your Favorite Color And Why Is It?
I know that all of us pink sisters have a favorite color. I thought it might be fun to see what color we all love and if there is a reason for it. So, what is your favorite color and why?
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Dancing with NED!!!
Do you hear the music? NED and I are dacing up a storm. Love that rock 'n roll music! I got the all clear on my mammogram today! I want to thank all of you for being with me today. I felt all of your positive thoughts and hugs. It was so crowded in the room that they made my husband stay in the waiting area...lol. Hugs,…
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SoCal gathering - this Sunday, 1/23 @ noon - please confirm
Hello, all - It seems that Panini Café has changed its policies since I've last hosted events there and will not accept any reservations, even for a group our size, so I've instead made our reservation at Maggiano's for this Sunday, January 23rd, at noon: Maggiano’s Little Italy 6100 Topanga Canyon Boulevard, #1330 (inside…
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went well & I was able to come home already!!!
thank you all so much for the circle around me it was great!!! I felt each and every one of you there with me. I did so well he let me come home today! So I am resting at my mom's tonight, AND thank you all so much for the wonderful bday wishes, makes me feel so special. Will post more later going to rest.... Love each &…
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Today is Grandmasueb's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR SUE HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Hoping your day is filled with all the things you love most! ♥ Cat
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WooHoo I finished my last Treatment
I can't believe the day has finally come, I will say this last treatment was the hardest, my hands and feet were burned so bad and my hands and arm swelled up. I'm courious if anyone else has gone through this. I'm just thankful it is over and nhopefully ever have to do this again. It was a very long road and I feel like…
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All done with Chemo !!
As of 2:30 today, I'm finished with Chemo. This last treatment was 6.5 hours...but hopefully never again! When I started 9/24 I never thought that I would reach this point. I go for a baseline mammo on 1/14 and will speak with the radiologist that week to set up 33 sessions of rads (I think--that was the plan in…
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Still dancing
With all the bad news here lately, I'm happy to post some good. Another mammogram this morning and still dancing with NED. Thanks to everyone here, fighting the fight. marge
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anyone have breast to liver cancer
I have breast to liver cancer and now only have to do Herceptine every 3wks. anyone out there doing herceptine for more than a year????
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arm survived flight as did pump equipment!
I put on expression page a pix of my husband and myself upon arrival to our villa on the beach in Mexico....you can tell I was happy to be back here! But I wanted to let you know that flying with the lymphedema was not a problem. I was a bit concerned...my first flight since all this. I had put on the kinesio tape on the…
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A little down--long story
Many of you know that I am a neonatal nurse practitioner and I work 24 hour shifts. The up side of that is that I usually get to sleep because my hospital is a small, community one and I only work about 6 shifts a month and that keeps me at full time--with full benefits and good health care. The bad side of the 24 hour…
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Has anybody heard from RE???
The "Kindred Spirits" on Facebook have been asking about RE. Has anybody heard from her?
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3 year old w/BC
Just saw on the Today Show, a 3 year old with BC..had a radical modified mastectomy...had a very rare form called Juvinile Carcinoma...excellent prognosis as it was slow growing but the tumor was large by the time she was diagnosed...doctors did not suspect BC.. God bless her! Youngest I had heard of before this was a…
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Interesting Night at the Bowling Alley
Last night was our bowling night so off we went. Upon arrival I noticed we were playing a team of folks that I always enjoy bowling with. One gentleman on the team has been bowling for at least as long as we have. He is aware of my cancer battles and on occasion has lent an understanding ear to my husband explaining to him…
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Has anyone else had any bruising on their breast? I seem to be getting them and don't know why. ??
I had a lumpectomy in 09 followed by rads, and, had another lumpectomy a few months ago to remove a lump that was found. They didn't think it was cancer, and, it wasn't. Thank you God! But, I have noticed that I am getting bruises on that breast now, and, don't know why. I didn't before. Could it just be that my breast is…
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Dont'cha just love it when
you get to meet one of our sisters? I do! I'm having lunch with Joyce (JK1952) on Saturday. And, it's actually not supposed to snow - how fortuitous! Sue
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American Idol Fan's -- A little off our nornal line of subjects, .. Did you enjoy the first show
I didn't think I would like Steven Tyler .. now, I think I might LOVE him -- he is a scream, and adds some much need pazazzz to the show. Season 10 did not disappoint my daughter and I .. very seamless flow, enjoyed myself. Vicki Sam
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BEAUTIFUL BREAST CANCER ART
I was watching the news tonight when this came on, I was so struck by its uniqueness and beauty that I wanted to share it with you all. Below is the link via youtube hope you enjoy seeing it as much as I did. BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF BREAST CANCER TRIBUTE ART RE
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The post I hoped I'd never have to make
My beloved wife, Lisa Gray Hughes, passed away early this morning from cardiac failure. Please be assured that she knew how very much loved she was, and that her prayers will always be with all of her Kindred Spirits. I also want to thank you personally for your loving, caring support. Joe
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Going to switch from Arimidex to Tamoxifen
Saw onco today. My GP, rheumatologist and onco all decided that I need to switch from Arimidex to Tamoxifen due to osteoporosis and constant, intense pain in back and many joints. I've been on Arimidex for 17 months of torture. So the doc thinks that Tamox will prevent my need for osteoporosis meds, which cause additional…
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I am so so sorry
I only just read about our Moopy's passing. It was something I never expected. I apologize for being so late, for caring only about myself and my own problems. That is not me. I also have been keeping updated about another friend of mine who passed away peacefully yesterday of stomach cancer. I hate this gawdawful disease…
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Samauri Warrior - ME! (got my MLD)
At least I think I look like a Samauri Warrior with all my Flexi-Touch stuff on! LOL Weather co-operated and I was able to get my Flexi-Touch MLD this morning. (For those who said it sounds like "High Tech" - it is.) Did a cycle with it there and all I can say is WOW! Hubby just drove in so will get back later - have to…
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I think I've finally found the face-to-face support group I've needed
After going to a support group a few times in my area--I was very disappointed. I felt like it was more of a social gathering (not that that's bad) but I'm trying to deal with all the feelings and emotional issues now that the physical treatment is over. I also had one lady there tell me that I had actually did myself a…
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JP drain
Thi is the first time I've posted anything. I had bilateral mastectomy with sentinal node removal two and a half weeks ago. No reconstruction. At two weeks post-op I got the right drain removed but the left drain is looking like it may take over 3 weeks, which I don't want. What can I do to help slow the output of the…