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Should know this......blamimg chemo brain!
I am pretty sure I should know this but cannot remember. I have a very dear friend who was diagnosed with BC yesterday. I do not have a lot of info yet, she is in the I don't want to talk about this right now stage. She had a biopsy and they told her it was very small and no lymph nodes were involved, can they tell this…
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One day at a time is all I can say
Had my second chemo. of Acromycin & Cytoxin, and just shaved my head. I'm doing well so far, just some queeziness and tired. Missing my hair. I'm happy that my daughter seems to be dealing well with all that's going on with me but not offering much help around the home. she is 13, (need I say more). I am recently separated…
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Flowers of Love
I had to stop in and say Thank You to all who have posted your heart felt warmth during this great emptiness in my heart at this time. Thank you to ChenHeart of sending the basket of flower from all my kindred sisters. The basket is living plants that I can care for with my toughts of Tim. Kathryn
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ugh new study for ERpos, her2neg gals (me included)
Home > Your Health > BIDMC Interactive Tools & Media > Blogs > Living with Breast Cancer Living with Breast Cancer Sort Oldest First Newest First Posts Per Page 10 25 50 100 500 Obesity and Prognosis 12/10/2010 (9:59:45am)Tags: obesity prognosis ER/PR positiveComments: (0) As you likely know, the San Antonio Breast Cancer…
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I got it, I got it, I got it!!!!!!!! Thank You Justine!!
I came home from a really long day and there by my gate waiting for me was a box! I was as excited as a kid. I grabbed it and got inside to open it as soon as I could. I got the most adorable penguin ornament! I love penguins and use them a lot at Christmas. Justine was really paying attention or just did a good job…
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Sugar
Sisters I have a Question. Does having sugary deserts hurt us after BC? When I eat sweets I think about what I had read in a few comments awhile back but I'm not sure what was said. During the holiday's there were pie's and we had sweeeet birthday cakes at that time also. How much sugar can we have daily? Not that I eat…
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ORNAMENTS
I am out of the loop-about ornements-I keep seeing postings..just curious!
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Thank you Lizzie17 for the beautiful Ornament!
I was totally surprised by the package I received today from Christmasmouse.com. I want to thank Carol for the beautiful piano ornament! You stated it beautifully, may we always have a song in our hearts! Thank you Chenheart for organizing this super fun exchange : ) hugs, Chris
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pain where the scar is...normal?
Hi all...I was dx with IDC on July 2nd and had lumpectomy surgery on July 27th. (6mm, sentinal node clear, clear margins, grade 1, stage 1A). Had 23 whole breast radiation treatments and 10 boosters. Finished that on November 15th. I'm now on tamoxifen for 5 years. My skin burned at the booster site and is pretty much…
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First Treatment
Had my first chemo treatment last Wednesday...still feeling really ill. Not sure if this is totally normal. I thought maybe a day or two I'd not feel well but this has been horrible. Any advice getting over the first hump and staying positive?
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Resignation
I Resign Author Unknown I am hereby officially tendering my resignation as an adult. I have decided I would like to accept the responsibilities of an 8-year-old again. I want to go to McDonald's and think that it's a four star restaurant. I want to sail sticks across a fresh mud puddle and make ripples with rocks. I want…
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Flu shot + PET/CT scan = Needless Anxiety
Just getting this story out there, in case anybody has this happen to them in the future. My survivor friend from work, who was diagnosed 1 month after Moopy, is a TN like Moopy, and even has the same oncologist here in town as Moopy, was getting really freaked out last month because of a lump over her clavicle. My friend…
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First Chemo today
Well it's here, the day I've been dreading.. my first treatment day. I can no longer deny it, I am a cancer patient. I'm scared and I'm sad. I want to run away as far as I can, but I know this crap will only go with me. I want to go back to my normal life, but I guess this will be my "normal" life now. I know ya'll…
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I'm a chemo grad!!
Just wanted to mention that I finished my last round of chemo today. I passed out some bracelets to all the nurses who took care of me during my lovely 6 rounds of TC. Now it's on to the lupectomy on 01/06...It will be good for my husband and to be starting 2011 cancer free!!!
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Just saying Hi to everyone...
I am new to these boards... I am to have surgery in the spring so I have been looking around all the boards to see what help/info is out there.. so if anyone has anything they can share with me good or bad I would be thankful.. Kezzie
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Today is Sbmly53's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR SUE HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Hope your special day is filled with love, laughter, good food, & great presents! ♥ Cat
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Sbmly53--no way are we two girls from Utica, NY with the same birthday!
Just saw birthday wishes for Sue today-Dec. 9th. Well, today is my birthday too. How unbelieveable is it that here we are on this board, pink warriors, both from a tiny town called Utica, NY and both celebrating our birthdays today! A great big happy birthday, Sue. We DEFINITELY have to meet! Hugs, Renee
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How to talk to my mom with Mets?
it is a long story, but I am and have been my moms caregiver for 1 1/2 years. Mom got diagnosed with something recently (Im pretty sure the breast cancer is back and has mets) but she put the confidentiality thing into effect and wont let her doctor talk to me, yet she wants me to get everything out of her name NOW and all…
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Rescheduled first treatment
My first treatment has been rescheduled for this Thursday. My onc was 3 hours behind this morning, which put me late to get treatment. I was told that they could not do it because the pharmacy closes at 4:00. So now I get to go through all the nerves and upset all over again. Maybe I won't be nervous on Thursday. It's just…
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milk and low dosage aspirin
i recently heard or read that breast cancer patients should not drink reg milk and should take low dosage aspirin. I need to call onc and ask but thought maybe someone here knows about it. My onc didn't tell me about diet at all. Well except for eating healthy which my primary is always telling me that. Exercise and eat…
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What is your treatment center like?
All of my non-cancer healthcare providers have wonderful waiting areas, great staff, etc. My rads onc's office is pleasant and has a warm, caring staff. My med onc's office however, is cold, unfriendly and unwelcoming. My Dr is okay and I have confidence in him. His bedside manner is cordial. I love his Nurse Practioner…
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Male or Female?
You might not have known this, but a lot of non-living objects are actually either male or female. Here are some examples: FREEZER BAGS: They are male, because they hold everything in, but you can see right through them. PHOTOCOPIERS: These are female, because once turned off; it takes a while to warm them up again. They…
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Options Question
Yesterday I received notice that my insurance company denied my drs. request for me to have a PET Scan. They deemed it medically unnecessary. What other tests can the onc. do to make sure the cancer is gone. My blood work is clear for now but by the time it shows up in the blood it is probably more advanced. I finished…
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Relieved
Went for my 6th month PET scan today and was relieved to find out my pain is just two fractured ribs on my left side. No change in the bone mets that he can see but I am having some follow up tests to verify everything. I was so scared as my story mirrors Elizabeth Edwards in so many ways. I've been fighting since 2003…
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Neuropathy in my fingers real bad
I need some advise - I am 2 months out since my last chemo (taxotere & carboplatin)and I have been having terrible pain in my fingers (not my feet) arthritis and carpool tunnel symptons. At night it's worse - very stiff, tingling and sharp stabbing pains. My dr.only suggest Aleve - but that doesn;t seem to help much. How…
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Choosing between Implant surgery and Lap surgery
Hi folks. I am newly diagnosed and have to choose between implant and lap surgery for bi lateral Mastectomy. Can someone with this type of surgery experience please let me know what your experience was/is. many thanks judy
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I sent Scotch Freckles a basket of flowers and signed it from the Kindred Spirits and Pink Warriors.
Being as I have Scotch Freckles mailing address from the ornament exchange, my heart moved me to have an arrangement sent to her from all of us here on the boards. We don't always get the opportunity to reach out in a tangible way...and with her taking an understandable break from the boards, I really wanted to give her…
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Michigan - watch your mail box
Michigan--someone in Michigan should be getting their package tomorrow or Monday at the latest. Sorry for the delay but I hope it will be worth the wait. Bright red box with two smaller wrapped boxes inside. I wish I was there to see your face. Happy Holidays! Hugs, Margo
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I love my ornament!
Pattime picked out a great ornament for me...speaks to who I am. Bubble gum pink bird with feathers, long legs and an orange beak. I LOVE IT. Thanks so much. You really brought a smile to my face at the end of a tiring day. Thanks, Patti! Roseann
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Another box!!!!!! Picture is now my avatar....Thank you, Chen-ta!!!!
I just got a BEAUTIFUL ornament in the mail from Chen-ta herself!!!! It is a skater, in the appropriate position...sitting on her touchey!!! Thanks, dear Chen!!! BIG hugs, Kathi