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Snow in So Cal? Really??
Any of those sisters see it? And Did you believe your eyes? Sue
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A little known side effect of Tamoxifen
Thought I would share with this group that I found out the hard way that there is a little known side effect of Tamoxifen. I have been taking 20 mg of Tamoxifen daily for about 9-10 months. Recently, I noticed every day my hair breaking off and loosing much too many hairs -- becoming very thin. I contacted the manufacturer…
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Not lymphedema but has anyone had other swelling issues?
I occasionally have issues with retaining fluids but since starting chemo treatments I had noticed swelling in the ankles the week after throughout my 6 rounds. The last 2 treatments however, my feet, ankles, lower legs, hands and left eyelid are swollen. My pcp gave me Lasix and it worked the first time but now seems to…
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Interesting Article
Ladies, Just wanted to tell you to go to www.msn.com they have an article on a promising new blood test that will find those small cancer creatures in our blood. Seems to be effective and major cancer, like breast, colon, lung, etc. Still in testing stage but Johnson & Johnson are teaming up with researchers to get it…
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Sending lots of prayers and lots of luck today for you Moopy!
I know your CAT scan is today, and, I just want you to know that I am praying for a good outcome! Your sister in pink, Sue :)
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still so sad about Heidi....and does anyone "repeat" themselves????
I was told that I repeat myself in conversations.....I have been on arimidex almost 2 and 1/2 years. They said I have never done this until this diagnosis, treatment....but, now I feel like I am afraid to talk for fear I will bore someone to tears. I guess it is getting really old to them. :(
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Dance with NEDs
.... Hello, What is the meaning of this statement? Thank you in advance.
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To Moopy
Dear Moopy, I just read about everything that is going on this week. I am so upset that you and Joe have to endure this stress and worry.We love you here. I am praying that somehow everything works out ok. Please do whatever you can to keep the fear and stress at bay. Perhaps a prescription for valium? It really helped me…
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I wanted you all to know how much you mean to me
These are the words to a song from the musical Wicked. I really love this song because it expresses so much. I have a very dear friend who has had a heart ailment for nearly 20 years. A heart ailment so severe that the doctors said at best she would live 5 to 10 years with. She and I have always used humor to deal with…
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AND JUST FINISHED CHEMO # 4.... WHATS NEXT????
HEY EVERYONE JUST WANTED TO SHARE THAT MY MOTHER JUST FINISHED HER FOURTH AND LAST CHEMOTHERAPY... AND IM SO SO HAPPY... MY MOM WAS DIAGNOSE LIKE AROUND JUNE OF 2010 AND RAPIDLY HAD A MASECTOMY, SHE STARTED HER FIRST 2 CHEMO MEDICINE THRU THE HER VEINS BUT THEN DECIDED TO HAVE A PORT IN HER, THE THIRD CHEMOTHERAPY WAS OK…
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NO family history
Just curious how many on this site have NO family history at all of BC! none in my family nor ulcertive colitis but have that too (18 yrs) Maybe I should start playing lotto..
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I have to escape for a while
After this sad news about Heidi today, I need to pray, think, meditate, and show those all around me how much I love and care about them. I will be praying for all of us who are suffering or fighting, confused, lost, or frightened. I'll be back soon. Hugs and heartfelt prayers, Renee
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East coast storm
It's a big one and nasty, too! Be careful, my sisters, stay indoors if you can. Snuggle up with a pet, a good book & a cup of tea. I'm on the fringe - only 4" to 8" predicted with wind gusts. Hopefully, those of you travelling won't be affected. Sue
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Poem I found on the net
If I Could.... By Mike Hall I'd like to look into your eyes and tell you that this nightmare will vanish in the morning or take you on an ocean cruise......in hopes that cancer couldn't follow If I could, I would take you to the happy, carefree places of your youth To the hideouts where sunshine and laughter rule the day…
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~*~*~*Do You Have A New Year's Resolution Or A Wish For 2011?~*~*~*
If you make New Year's Resolutions, what are they? And if not, do you have something that you are wishing for in 2011? Praying for a cure for cancer is at the TOP of my list! ♠♣ Happy New Year's Susie ♠♣
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Some of you have asked, "What's a Chemo Angel?"
Chemo Angels is a national organization of volunteers who are assigned to a person going through cancer treatment. That volunteer agrees to keep in touch with that person either by email, cards, letters, small gifts, etc. The main purpose is to try to put a little sunshine in that person's day while going through some of…
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It's morning here, and the skies are filled with geese....
9AM, and the sun barely up!!!! The geese fly in a V shape. The one at the point cuts the air, and makes is easier for the rest to fly. It's magnificent to watch as the point falls back, and another from the flock takes over, since this point position takes the most work...the whole flock takes turns. Today is Sunday.…
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scared and worried
Hello everyone. It's really great to have a place like this to just talk and throw questions out there. We have all been through this bc thing. I have a lumpectomy scheduled for Tuesday and radiation to follow, however,I went to my surgeon for my preop and was told (because I asked) that I am ER and PR negative and HER2…
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Off subject, cuz maybe we need it - yesteryear TV
As you know, I am caregiver to my parents weekends. After all the chores and caregiving, I have time on my hands so I channel surf. Even with 180 channels, there is often nothing interesting on TV. This weekend, Encore was running a "Wagon Train" marathon. I know that dates me! Even as a young child, I knew what handsome…
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Facebook
I know that so many of our sisters are on facebook and that sometimes, when you need to step back from this board, you can keep in touch there. So, I did the FB thing last spring. If, I haven't mentioned it before, I'm more than a little challenged electronically. I never told my parents about my BC. It was easier to hide…
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just wanted to say....
❤♫❤♫❤.•*¨`*•..¸♥☼♥ ¸.•*¨`*•.♫❤♫❤♫❤ ╔═════════ ೋღ❤ღೋ ═════════╗ ೋ ❤❤~~HAPPY NEW YEAR!~~❤❤ ೋ ╚═════════ ೋღ❤ღೋ ═════════╝ May 2011 bring a CURE before we lose another precious pink fighter!!! ♥ Libby
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Today is TLynn0102's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR TLYNN HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Wishing you all the best today & throughout the year! ♥ Cat
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Today is JMG86's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR JULIA HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! May all your dreams & wishes come true today & throughout the year! Haven't heard from you in a long time-how are you? Hope you are doing well! ♥ Cat
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shy violet - I miss you
Shy, I haven't seen you post in a really long time. I worry and wonder about you. Can you please let me know you are doing alright. Love, Ayse
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New Year's traditions
If we lived in parts of South America, we would wear brightly colored underpants to ring in the New Year—red if we were looking for love, and yellow for money. Hmm wonder what color symbolizes health. No matter what we wear, though, New Year signifies a new beginning. I just bought a new calendar and I felt really…
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Surgery scheduled, ? on latissimus flap
HI!! Saw the plastic surgeon and the main surgeon today, my surgery is scheduled for February 11th, radical mastectomy on the left, simple mastectomy on the right, both ovaries, immediate reconstruction (7 hours)yikes. Surgeon recommended lat flap because of radiation. Says this skin holds up better seemed to be the best…
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Asking for Your Prayers
Hello, my friends and sisters, early signs are showing that I may have mets to my liver: enlarged liver, liver enzymes that are in the 200s and 300s. I am waiting for my doctors to call back and tell me what is next. Joe just landed in Wisconsin to visit his dad who has been declining, but he has turned around and is…
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I'm going to scream
I'm going to scream if one more person tells me surgery is a "piece of cake." I'm scheduled for a lumpectomy on Jan. 4 with radiation afterwards. I don't think anyone realizes that maybe the surgery itself is a piece of cake, but it's everything else that goes with it that stinks. People just don't understand that this…
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Lighting a candle for our departed .. Sister - Heidi ..4:18 p.m. here in California ...
Shine Brightly in Heaven, Heidi .. keeping my candle on for 24 hours in your honor. You have been an inspiration to me during my journey. Vicki Sam
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Positive Actions
Here is an article from Living with Breast cancer This clearly is the day of resolutions. My only thought this year is to try to notice and appreciate my life even more. The usual suspects of exercise, nutrition, weight loss, etc. are already part of my life (ever notice how crowded the gym becomes the first few weeks of…