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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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Just wondering does it ever end? (some venting)
A year ago while in the middle of treatments I often said, "I'll be glad when this is all over with." Now I'm wondering is it ever over with? Seems like there is always one more test, one more procedure, one more "we need to be 100% sure" according to the next doctor you are sent to see. I had mammo/ultrasound in Oct. PET…
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An Inspiriation
I think this is one of the neatest things I have ever read. To the women I'm sending this to: Thank you for being you. The Clock God doesn't give you the people you want; He gives you the people you NEED... to help you, to hurt you, to leave you, to love you and to make you into the person you were meant to be. I LOVE…
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nipples and antidepressants on Tamoxifen
Hello everone, it has been so long since I have been here. Hello to old friends and new. I found this discussion board so helpful during diagnosis, surgeries and chemo. I am looking for some more answers if anyone can help. 1. I had double mastectomy and implants. I am not sure if I want nipples. I know of 2 people who got…
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Been dealing with birth, death and illness this past week.
My granddaughter was born on Thursday, Nov 4 and my dad died Sunday, Nov 7 from a heart attack. He was 84 and lived a full life. However my father's wife was not going to do anything but have him cremated. My sisters and I wrote an obiturary and had a memorial service for him on Friday, Nov 12. The chaplain of the VFW did…
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Need Prayers
A girlfriend of my niece, a girl who was in her bridal party is in the hospital. She is 28 years old and has had a stroke. She had trained for and ran the NYC Marathon last Sunday and on on Thursday her cartoid artery burst and a blood clot lodged in her brain stem. She was in a medically induced coma but fought it and…
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Nov. 17th--One Year Since Diagnosis!
Wow--what a year. So glad we don't know the future. I would have said, "no way, I can't do it, get me a gun, please!" But, after being diagnosed with Stage 3, grade 3 IDC with 10+ lymph nodes, 2 surgeries (lumpectomy, re-excision, axillary node dissection), 6 rounds of TAC, and 33 rads--I'm still standing tall. I feel…
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Prayers Please
Hello sisters, My mother is going in for a bone scan tomorrow and a pet scan next wednsday! She is a survivor of Bc for 22 years, and two years ago the cancer came back in the plura of her lungs and she has been managing it with different meds, however lately she has had pain in her back and is feeling more tired than…
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mastectomy incision scar
I had posted my concern earlier, and today I saw my doctor. Part of my incision has inflamation after 2 years, and a very tender "????" directly under it that is different, in the center. So, Monday morning I will have the ultrasound. It could be other things, but we need to rule out (hopefully) a recurrence.
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Today is Shortscake Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR SHORTSCAKE HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! May all your dreams & wishes come true throughout the year! Girl Power-We miss you terribly! Where are you? How are you? Please check-in with your Sisters/Brothers if you see this! ♥ Cat
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Nasty Set Back
After my first chemo ( which I got through with flying colors) I got sick rash mouth sores,vomiting. Come to find out I took the med as written on the bottle only problem is the drug store left out 2 little words "as needed" I took 22 pills I did not need I was doing fine till then. Grrrrrrrrr
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Caps
Anyone have a suggestion as to which kind of cap to wear when exercising at the gym? This is new to me, been bald for only a few weeks. Would like to get back to my exercise routine but what to wear on my head? Exercise helps to keep me positive.
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Ornament Exchange - let's keep this going throughout the year
Hi, I posted this onto another post and wanted to repost to get more opinions. What does every one think about keeping this as a year round event? For example, not to send a gift every time, however, send our CSN sister cards or little things throughout the year just to let them know we are thinking about them. Just an…
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Post cancer blues?
It has been a year since my last treatment. I have been desperately unhappy. I feel like I need a greater purpose to my life. There is so much hurt out there. When someone disregards my feelings, I have a melt down.
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from rad. to e-coli
I don't know what to expect anymore.... Never even thought about cancer until doc said i had it . Been so ill after rad. and they blamed on the rad (33). Now I found out some how I have e-coli. They did a swab under the fold near the breast and under the breast. That is where it was. So it probably isn't that I had eaten.…
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the cancer aftermath
I am really having a difficult time right now. I am one year out of chemo this month. I had a huge surgery after chemo (tram flap), last December, and have had severe neck pain ever since. I was told its a type of arthritis. I'm 51 now, and thought I'd eventually get my old "stuff" back, but it's not happening. I see my…
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CA 27.29- What is considered clinically free of disease on this test?
I had this test done before surgery about two months ago ( result was 42.7 U/mL)and had it done yesterday, got my result this afternoon and the result is 16.3 U/mL. I know that anything below 38 is good, but I wanna know if I am considered clinically free of disease.
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those who don't get yearly tests
Are there many of you who have friends/ family who don't go for regular OB/gyn visits? My close friend was with me through my surgery etc...and knows I caught mine early-yet hasn't been to doctor in years. I have been bugging her endlessly and she made an appt. When I say if I waited it could have been so bad...so even if…
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Numbness and sensative finger tips
My last Chemo was Oct 1st and since then my finger tips are numb, tingling and very sensative. Moreso in one hand than the other. Just a little scratch and it really hurts. It seems to be worse then it was several weeks ago. Is this normal? and if it is how long will it last? Thank you :) Kelly
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MyTurnNow - UPDATE
Thanks kindred spirits for all your encouragement and support. My surgery went well and I am a little sore but anxiously awaiting going to my PS tomorrow to get this wrap off. Compared to the lumpectomy I had in 7/09 and the bilateral mastectomy in 8/10, this surgery fits right in between the two. It's been a long road but…
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Remember when ?? Enjoy -
Comments made in the year 1955! That's only 55 years ago! =========================================== 'I'll tell you one thing, if things keep going the way they are, it's going to be impossible to buy a week's groceries for $10.00. 'Have you seen the new cars coming out next year? It won't be long before $1, 000.00 will…
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I have a question????
I have a friend who is dealing with a possible recurrence, she is an 11 yr survivor. She had a diagnostic mammo and has seen her Onc. he thinks all is well but wants her to see a surgeon and a geneticist. She was 37 at first dx. She has 1 aunt on her Mom's side of the family that had BC years ago (she is alive and well)!!…
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Move over Bionic Woman!
Well, I mentioned earlier that I've been experiencing crazy palpatations. Is this the aftermath of Chemo? Radiation? Tamoxifen? I don't know what's causing it. It's a pattern though, I get about 2-3 weeks of crazy, severe palpatations ALL day, every day, then...nothing...zippo. It'll disappear for several weeks...then…
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Failed reconstructions after mastectomy
Hi. I am going to schedule my 8th surgery soon to fix the problems I have had during attempted reconstruction. I had a silicone breast implant leak in 3 weeks post implant. I knew because it dissolved the stitches and skin and fell down my stomach during a shower. I was red skinned during the expansion, but didn't know…
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Disability
Have any of you tried or been approved for Disabled Social Security through all of this? I just quit my job to do college and hoped to work in that field but I can't imagine anyone wanting to hire me during all of this. I volunteer in my field for my credit hours but I wanted to work too. Thanks Ya'll Chef Rox
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Diabetes & Cancer
I have had type 2 diabetes for almost three years and it's a constant roller coaster. I was wondering if any of you have diaetes and how has it worked with your BC? I know Doc will tell me what to do but I am curious as to your experiences with both conditions? Thanks Chef Rox
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Sentinel node negative
so far!!! I had my lumpectomy on Thursday and was relieved to learn node tested negative. I understand it is 95% negative at this time but I am staying confident and positive that it will test negative 100%. Yesterday I had to go to BS office to learn how to keep temporary mammosite clean and DD came to visit with my…
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Today is Tat2Granny's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY T2G HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Happy Fabulous 56th! Hope your day is filled with all the things you love most! Haven't heard from you in a while, Please check-in if you see this! We miss you & hope all is well! ♥ Cat
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went to get fitted for breast prosthesis this morning
hmmm. . . not sure what to say. . . it's a weird experience, one you have never imagined you would have to do. and it was the first time in over two months that there was a bra on my body. interesting to find that i have been wearing the wrong size - what a difference it makes to have the right size. surprised to find that…
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Heatherbelle, may you put Dolly Parton to shame = )
I just wanted to wish you much luck tomorrow with your exchange surgery !! Mine was a breeze really and a big relief!! I hope they turn out, JUST the way you want them. And don't be alarmed, they take a little time to fall into place. My right one was at first much higher than my left one but it leveled out. Lotsa hugs!!…