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I received my ornament!
I received mine today!!! Have not joined in this before...but what fun. My first Christmas card, my first present and my first ornament all in one shot. I have hung it on a door knob for now, but it gives me a smille every time I walk by. I love it...thankyou to my secret santa and thank you Chen for making all this…
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port and metal detectors
Hi, I am flying to visit family over the Christmas period. I still have my port as I have many months of Herceptin left. After reading the posting by Rague about the poor man who had the urine bag and had to deal with TSA I was wondering if the port would set off the metal detector and if I need to carry the port card. I…
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Wateru eyes
My eyes don't stop watering, nose is running. Don't use my glasses ... they seem to irritate the area around the nose and face where they sit. Anyone else have the watery eye problem?
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What A Great Time!
Yesterday I lucky enough to meet fellow survivor Jean Hayden. We met for dinner and had a really nice time. What a lovely lady and fellow warrior! Jean - hope you don't mind, but I posted our picture, it might take a while to come up! I look forward to meeting Jean again, and any others from the Baltimore/DC/MD area. We…
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question
I am a i year survivor and have completed surgeries, chemo, rads and diep flap reconstruction. A year ago my sister was diagnosed with stage 1 tumor and had a lumpectomy and radiation which she has completed. She has been on tamoxifen for about 6 months. At her regular check up this past week, her blood work was…
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Had a good time.
My husband and I had a great 45th anniversary weekend. We walked a botanical garden, visited a ghost town and took in a hockey game. In between the activites we spent a lot of quiet, quality time together. We both needed this. Trying to get on with life. Hugs, Georgia
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Expanders on the Way!
I am scheduled for Phase I reconstruction with the expanders being put in on November 30th. I have also scheduled Phase II, the implant replacement surgery, for December 27th (in order to get everything done during this calendar year for insurance purposes). PS says he will fill the expanders as much as possible during the…
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Heckuva Engineer...
An engineer was crossing a road one day when a frog called out to him and said, "If you kiss me, I'll turn into a beautiful princess." He bent over, picked up the frog and put it in his pocket. The frog spoke up again and said, "If you kiss me and turn me back into a beautiful princess, I will stay with you for one week."…
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Last chemo!!!!!!
I had my LAST chemo on MOnday! I see the onc. Dec. 9th. I'm feeling really well after a couple of days of rest. Good to be back...I've been off the computer for awhile. Annette
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27hrs to
Well this weekend I knew would e hard. I was diagnosed with C 9 days ago. In 27 hrs I'll set down with the ONC to find out how bad and what will need done. Yesterday I cried and stayed in bed all day. Today I awoke with some energy and starte clening and doing laundry and my parents are coming for pizza and footall this…
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aspirin and breast cancer
My onc and I discussed this today I plan on taking an aspirin per day, you may want to ask yours Aspirin Intake and Survival After Breast Cancer Medical Writer: William Yarnall, RPh, CCP Expert Faculty: Lisa A. Carey, MD, ScM Clinical Insights • Aspirin use post-breast cancer diagnosis may prolong life and reduce the risk…
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blood in urine????
I had my first chemo yesterday and I know I will see some reddish/pink in my urine from the adriamyacin (sp) but I think that this may be blood as its somewhat chunky?? TMI, I know. Anyone have this?
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Short term memory?? Ha!
Just thought I'd share a little humor this morning... woke up with a little "extra energy" so thought I'd do a little cleaning. Sweep the floor, dusted, blah, blah, took a break to check the computer and looked out the window to see this YUK stuff on it, so thought, maybe it's time to clean that... but have to pee first,…
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Why for: Tamoxifen/Arimidex?
Why did your doctor say Tamoxifen or Arimidex (or whatever) was being prescribed? What effect has it had on you? What unintended side effects have you experienced? What benefits have you obtained? =)
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First Chemo treatment
Is tomorrow. I'm scared, nervous, anxious and strangely excited. It means I will be on the road to the end of treatment. 6 months of chemo then 6 weeks of rads....yikes! Did you that did both start rads immediately? Or how long did you have to wait? Thanks for all the help!
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~HAPPY THANKSGIVING~
Just a quick note to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving! My husband and I are heading off on vacation to enjoy the holidays with family so I may be away from the boards for a time. Take care everyone and enjoy your time with your loved ones. RE
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Fess Parker's Memorial Service....and a few other things
I just got home from the most moving memorial service for "Davey Crockett." There were HUNDREDS in attendance, at one of Fess' larger hotels in Santa Barbara,outside in the rotunda overlooking the beautiful Pacific Ocean on an equally gorgeous, sun-filled day. The odd thing was, aside from water, WINE was served before,…
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getting ready for second chemo treatment - side effects?
hi - my second treatment is on Thursday. Will my side effects increase or decrease compared to the first round. I don't have the names of the drugs but know they start w/ a and c.
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BethinAz How are you?
Hoping you are doing well have not heard from you in a while or seen you on board. God Bless (((Hugs))) Janice
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A quote to share
I saw this quote this morning and thought I would share it: Good friends are like angels, you don't have to see them to know they are there. This is how I feel about all of my sisters here. Hugs, Georgia
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Look out Sisters....we are being Spammed again! GRRRRRRRR
Heads up~ and I have already flagged a post. I wondered why a post of mine from March regarding Fess Parker was bumped up. No good reason at all. You will notice xxchenjiang or some such name. How dare the name CHEN be used in any incarnation, huh????? So, if you notice this name, it isn't a response~ it is dreaded Spam.…
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Chemo and Eating Healthy (Seriously??)
How can one possibly eat healthy as recommended? The only thing I can taste is really salty foods. I've been eating lots of chips. I may not die of cancer but I sure will die of a stroke! This is ridiculous! I eat constantly in the hopes I'll find something I can taste. Some days I can taste food better than others. But…
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Question on antidepressants
So many of us are taking something - Just got Effexor, and I'm a bit afraid of how I'll feel. If I'll have side effects, should I drive, how long before it 'kicks in', etc. What is your experience? Sue
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hand carry ultrasound results??
It seems like bad news approaching --- I had to hand deliver my films to the oncologist even though he didn't order it, and I had no appt.
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5 down and 1 more to go!!
Well, today is chemo number 5 and even though chemo shuts me down for a few days, I feel great because I am so close to the end!! I will also be having my surgery consult today for my lumpectomy. The way I see it, things are looking up!! I guess you could consider this one of those really good parts of chemotherapy :>)
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Today is Debbie1162's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR DEBBIE HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Wishing you all the best today & throughout the year! ♥ Cat
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Nipple x 3
Hi All, Sorry I've been MIA...well Lefty didn't take again. She fell over flat just like last time. Bummer. Bad Nip! Bad Nip! I'm going to try it again in January but if that one doesn't take I may start discusstions about a skin graft instead. I have a feeling the muscle spasms I'm continuing to have on the left side due…
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First day of partial breast radiation
complete. I went to meet with the RO today for a simulation and was supposed to start radiation on Monday. After a CT and a couple of Xrays were taken the RO came in and told me the mammosite looked great and asked if I was available to start treatment today since I'd have to come back later in the afternoon. I was…
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Holding my breath, waiting for my sister's news.
Due to my dx, a lump & a bump in one breast and a discharge in the other....She had a mammo and ultrasound. Because she is uninsured, it went through a local program. ACS contacted her - she needs an MRI. She has an appt with a social worker. I'm scared to death. Se has applied for Medicaid in the past, but makes something…
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two weeks of radiation down! four and a half weeks to go!!
so today was frank sinatra friday in my radiation room! brought one of my favorite cd of his songs - it was hard not to jump off the table and dance!!! this week i baked an apple pie for my rads team. my signature on my pies is that instead of slits in the crust, i actually make a smiley face. and today was a good day for…