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Double masectomy question
I had a lumpectomy so I need a question answered on masectomy. I have a friend, she is 51, that was dx'd about a month ago with stage 1 IDC.No nodes involved. She has opted for a complete masectomy. She is really small so the thought was a lumpectomy would really disfigure her. She is small all over so will prob go with…
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When life gives you...a funny
Thought this was cute...when life gives you lemons, make lemonade..use the lemonade to wash down Zanax!
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Feeling bad and wanting to apologize!
Hello warriors. First and foremost I want all of you to know I feel really bad for only stopping in occasionally. My cancer battle has been on hold for a few months and I've been lacking on my support end of this board. I feel a little selfish that when things are bad I'm on here rambling away and looking for advice but…
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Attended Lisa's prayer service
It was a nice ceremony and I met Joe. Once he knew who I was he wouldn't shake hands with me! I got a big hug from him and reduced me to tears. Here is a blurb from Lisa's obit, "But Lisa's greatest passion was for making other people - family, friends, and complete strangers alike - feel special about themselves. This was…
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Men -breast cancer
YOU never really hear much about it...! My father (died in car accident 32 yrs ago) had lumb in chest-right at nipple-HE THOUGHT FOR sure breast cancer-had surgery etc. IT was not but killed shorly after in accident. But while he was in for surgery he hand wrote will and had it notarized thinking cancer and he was going to…
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Today is Arkansasgirl's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR AG HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Hope your day/year is filled with special blessings! ♥ Cat
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Made it
Wow it has been a year now since began this round of pain and the finding of new lumps in my middle bicept tricept area same side of my breast and lymphnode involvment. I actually am seeing an orthopedic surgeon since cancer clinic sees no cancer but feel I need surgery for a bad shoulder. When I had problems with pain…
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Tips needed...after 1st chemo returning to work
I'm returning to work tomorrow following 1st Adriamycin, Cytoxan chemo treatment. I've packed my soft toothbrush, biotine mouthwash, & gum. Hubby will make a fruit smoothie with lunch. My treatment was Thursday and you predicted, I was out on the couch Saturday & Sunday - a little better today. I can drink water if i drink…
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Muscle Girls... was a Bone Density Test recommended for You?
Morning All, I had a bone density test done yesterday. It was a snap! It took about 10 minutes. It was so much easier than an MRI. My doctor recommended I have one on account of the treatment I received( chemo, rads, Tamoxifen) over the course of time. I am 45 years old, premenopausal, and had two lumpectomies. I have to…
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thought i would come out of hiding andsay hi
hiya everyone, i was dx about 6 weeks ago with stage 4 breast cancer, on the 20th of Dec i had a double booby go bye bye surgary, i have had doudle rad for 5 days and start AC chemo on monday. to say the lessed iam scared out of my mind. i have lost my mother and father both to diff. kinds of cancer. the Doc. are saying…
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Old, old posts..
The post below.." Newly diagnosed is almost 11 years old......
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Lost the love of my life to Breast Cancer
Hello, This is all new to me, on Oct 8th 2010, I lost my best friend, lover, partner and my wife of 42 years, 9 months and about 8 hours to this diease.She was first diagonsed back in 1995, had her left breast removed and nodes were removed, the doctor at that time stated she had more of a chance of getting hit by a bus,…
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Flowers for our Moopy?
I live here in Springfield which is where Moopy is from. I will be attending the funeral and wanted to know if anyone wanted to in on flowers? If I receive more monies than needed for flowers then I will make a donation to the cancer society in Lisa's name. Unless someone would have a better idea.
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Do you want to know something sisters in pink?
I love you all sooooooooooooo much and I feel so honored to be a part of your lives, no matter how small it might be. This site has been a life saver for me and for so many of us that I don't what we would do without it. I don't know what we would do without each other! The bond that we have, the encouragement and support…
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Today's Chuckle
The Hotel Bill A married couple are traveling by car from Victoria to Prince George . Being Seniors, after almost eleven hours on the road, they were too tired to continue, and decided to take a room. But, they only planned to sleep for four hours and then get back on the road. When they checked out four hours later, the…
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A little time to reflect (warning long)
Having had a little time to day to reflect and mourn our beautiful sister's that have passed recently I felt there was something that I wanted to share with all of you lovely ladies ang gentlemen; particularly when we find ourselves saying "oh wow I wish I would have shared this with my dear friend while they were still…
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Not leaving you, but taking a break from the boards...I hope you understand
Kindred Spirits... I know that our recent bad news has hit us at lightning speed, with scarcely time to breathe inbetween onslaughts. I have been reeling from the events, and Reggie is lovingly and undersandably worried about me. Though none of us is exactly the same, in 2 regards we are: We are doing battle with the…
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I have to tell you all
THANK YOU! The bonsai azalea is beautiful. Lisa's stepmom gave me detailed instructions for its care and it will have a place of pride under our bedroom window. The funeral was well attended and beautifully carried out. Father Fergus offered up a wonderful Mass and our dear friend Sister Pauline read a moving eulogy. The…
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I am so ready for spring!
We had a little snow last night here in Maryland, but now have freezing rain on top of everything to make a sheet of ice! Yuck! Didn't sleep good last night. I've been up since 4 this morning. I know the days are getting longer, however, it still gets dark too early for me. Still getting dark early, freezing my azz off,…
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update
the rads onco is a dumby I gave my cell to them and they cant even call the number. Now I have to play tag with the office which i called twice and only got thier answering service. During normal working hrs. I was told i would get a time for a cat scan . which i did not. he 4 yrs out of med school. I ask question of…
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Lisa's obituary
I know many of you ... like me ... are having a very difficult time since we heard about the loss of our beloved Lisa (Moopy). I just wanted to know more about her ... and her life before cancer ... so I googled her ... and found her obituary ... which I thought I'd share with you ... _____________________________________…
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Sending A Shout Out To Shortscake - How are you doing?
We've been wondering how you are doing shortscake. I pray well. Please post something when you come on to let us know how you are. Hugs, Kylez
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2 years post treatment & I have a question
Hi all, I am two years post treatment for my BC recurrence, and I'm doing great, although my stamina & energy levels have not returned completely. I retired from my day-job a year ago & now I work about 25 hours/week at my church. I LOVE it. My question is about the bone/joint/muscle pain associated with Taxotere & blood…
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Skipper85 - How are you doing?
I know things have been really rough for you. I hope you are hanging in there and taking good care of yourself. I said it to you once before, it seems hardly fair that one person has to deal with so much all at once. I just hope you find the strength you so desperately need to be your husband's side and comfort him during…
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I'm back: Friend has ER/PR -; Her2+
Hi everyone! I'm back to actively reading the boards and need a little advice for my friend. She just had ultrasound biopsy: ER/PR neg; Her2 pos. She is having a PET scan tomorrow and is still interviewing surgeons. Tumor is 2 inches, high grade IDC. They want to start chemo soon and surgery after it shrinks. Providing the…
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Prognostic Markers - HER-2/neu
I had a partial mastectomy 10 days ago. Today I had an app't with the surgeon. Every thing is good on my pathology report with the exception of one concern. She really didn't want to discuss it - told me to make an app't with my oncologist. The report says this: HER-2 /neu borderline by IMC and amplified (3-7) by FISH. The…
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Update on me
Since I am here I guess I should give you an update. A week and a half before Thankdsgiving i had a double mastectomy with trans flap reconstruction, then a few days before X-Mass I had the second phase of reconstruction, my doctor actually gave me my nipples at that time. so all that is left is the tatoos and the clean up…
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I am numb
I am numb from the news of our beloved Moopster.I still can't believe it.The human side of me wants to shrink away and act like it hasn't happened-I have never taken death well. I know that it is something that is going to happen to all of us,because I am a Christian and have a relationship with Jesus-I am not as…
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Here I am again...
I'm a three year survivor, but here I come again with a problem. No, it's not a recurrence, but it's my tamoxifen. I may be faced with the decision to go off all estrogen blocking drugs within the next couple of weeks because of a severe allergic reaction. Evidently, my body cannot tolerate any meds that alter my body's…
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cleared TSA w/lymph pump & fake boob
Update...I am at TIA (Tampa) and just cleared TSA. No issue with me...went through regular security...no pat down and no x-ray! Wow, what a surprise. Packed my lymph pump and garment in two carry ons....both max size (machine is large and the garment is arm plus torso, so it is bulky. TSA had me open the one with machine…