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north carolina
Anyone here from NC?
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Does the pain/discomfort ever go away?
I am just about to walk out the door to get to my radiation appoointment, I am not having radiation today, it is to set everything up and get started. But this Wednesday it will be 3 weeks since my lumpectomy and I still constantly have to wear a bra, and even in the shower I have to hold my boob in place.…
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Husband is such a disappointment
Found out that my husband was not attending a swap meet today. Instead he went over 60 miles to another town to sit with a friends wife who is in the hospital after a bad bike wreck. The friend needed to go home and take care of some things. Spent the whole day there! That is why people think he is such a great guy. Little…
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which is better: do the chemo first or Surgery?
im not actually the one who has cancer but i just try to help my cousin.. she has stage 3B breast cancer. no surgery was done because the doctor decided to do the chemo treatment 1st before the surgery. unfortunately, yesterday was her 1st chemo day and she experience allergic reason with taxotere.. she cant breath and…
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Good Inexpensive Wigs Fast
My sister and I survived breast cancer for the past 7 years, but now she has been diagnosed with lung cancer. We both gave our wigs away after the chemo did it's job. YEAH! But now my poor sis needs a short brown wig to cover her head. She had 3 treatments last week so in two weeks she will be bald again. Can anyone help?…
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driving
Anyone been told not to drive? Since I have had seizures I cant drive and I hate it!!!
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ULTA
Ulta has some great deals on pink ribbon stuff - about to go shop shop shop! Check it out :)
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Today is rrogers34's birthday!
Wishing you a great day and your best year yet! Celebrate BIG! love, Jenny
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Gout?
Do I remember reading that someone on zometa had gout? My right big toe is killing me and I am not sure what that is about?? I have to work tomorrow, but, if it persists, will call my primary on Tuesday. It seems unlikely that I would get gout because I don't drink, rarely eat meat, am not overweight, but then, EVERYTHING…
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Devastating news about my mom
Just got the news yesterday on my moms pathology report. Two weeks ago my mom had surgery to remove a tumor from her stomach. We just found out the tumor is cancerous. Im devastated! My poor mom is going to be 62 nxt month, she has already endured 2 surgerys in the pst 4 yrs for her heart. She lives with a pace maker…
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Hospital Bill
I just recieved my bill from my exchange surgery and Blue Cross is saying that it is cosmetic and they aren't paying for the 10,300.00 bill!!!!!! I think I will be on the phone with them first thing in the AM. Wish me luck.
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new hair pics
Hi! I wanted to share a few new pics with you all, they're under my expressions page. One is my cat Jack, he snuggled up to me so sweet the other day when I was online, I thought id share it especially after the post about our pets. Then I added 2 fun hair pics, my mohawk & my blonde wig. Hope everyone is having a great…
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Services for pink warrier
I just got back from attending the services of a woman who I have known most of my life. My sister was married to her son. She was my neices' and nephews' grandmother. She was diagnosed over 4 years ago at stage 4 metastatic breast cancer.She was a strong warrior and she fought it for as long as she could fight. She was a…
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Triple Neg. Breast Cancer/Stage 2/Grade 3
I'm short of one year being "branded" with cancer. Poked, jabbed, stabbed, sliced, diced, baked and fried. And still have a long way to go. Husband lost job last week so trying to afford CORBA. Any advice?????
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Today is sparkle1's birthday!
Brenda, Happy Birthday - hope you have a lovely day! And wishing you many, many more!!!! love, Jenny
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Pics from Susan Komen Race for the Cure 2010
just posted a few pics from the race. walked with my family and friends the day after my first treatment. felt so good to be surrounded by so many supporters. (might not have been the best choice though, wiped me out!)
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Bjmom Update
Thanks everyone for asking about me and sending me love. I am doing ok, I had the radiation treatment on Sept 2. it went alright the side effect did not start happening until this week. The pain has went down a little but it still there. I have gone fly fishing for women with cancer and it was a great get away. I was the…
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October Is Here Again
Here we are in October which of course is Breast Cancer Awareness month, this morning I opened my facebook page to find this notation on my daughters wall: "October is breast cancer awareness month!! Take a minute to honor those who battled this disease, thinking of my grandma♥ Aunt Sue♥ & Mom♥ miss you yamyam & aunt sue!!…
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good report, but now have a concern
April 23, 2010 had mastectomy, Stage 1, 1.8 cm. Low grade, node negative, Her2 negative ER positive, Oncotype DX score is 6. Thought I had had a good prognosis. Had a routine CT scan on my chest and stomach last week and my oncologist told me that there was some tiny spots on my liver, but he did not think it was cancer…
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Lymphedema Pain in Arm Pit....
The pain goes down my arm and into my hand. It is on the same side I had 12 lymph nodes removed. Finished with all my treatments, chemo and rads. I am thinking it is lymphedema, but the dr did a scan and ultra-sound to check it out. I didn't have this much pain after my bilateral mastectomy! I can't raise my arm above my…
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Good Wishes Program - Free Headwrap or Scarf from L. Erickson USA
http://www.franceluxe.com/i/goodwishesscarves/Good+Wishes+Scarves.html I wanted to share this website for all you pink lady friends who are undergoing hair loss due to chemotherapy. What a wonderful program. I just ordered mine. : )
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Call Back
Got a letter today for a call back on my mammogram. I know the statistics (10% are called back and often there is no problem) but that doesn't make me feel any better. I'm numb -- any encouraging words? marilyn
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Cancer crisis?
We all heard of a midlife crisis, but I am wondering if I am going through a cancer crisis. Le me explain.I have now lived in AZ for over 3 years and have really tried hard to like it here. But since my diagnosis, this has really changed. I am an outdoors loving person, and look for stress relief in any kind of outdoors…
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Marines 911 how are you doing?
You and your wife have been in my thoughts. Hope all is well. Let us know when you have time. Your always in my prayers. Take care Kay
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How many Canadians
Interested to know how many others from Canada have been coming here for their support. At the time of my cancer a Lesbian support group was undergroud so didn't go to any and this was the only site that had a chat back then that you could actually chat with others up all night like myself. It was really user friendly and…
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Meena 1 .. How ya doing, our dear FRIEND ... ? Thinking and praying for you
Feeling better this week ... ? Please let us know. Fellow - TCH chemo hater, Vicki Sam
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I DID IT - I DID IT - I DID IT
I honestly never thought I could or that I would want to, but as of today I am 9 days SMOKE FREE!!!!! Its hard, very hard, and I am doing it cold turkey. I know there are things on the market to make it easier, but I do not want to trade one habit for another. So I just stopped. And I feel fine! Sometimes a little testy,…
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Great Truths Learned During Childhood...
Great Truths Learned During Childhood... * No matter how hard you try, you can't baptize cats. * When your Mom is mad at your dad, don't let her brush your hair. * If your sister hits you, don't hit her back. They always catch the second person. * Never ask your 3-year-old brother to hold a tomato. * You can't trust dogs…
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Femara nausea & indigestion
good morning, need a few suggestions on how to cope with this nausea and indigestion. i've been taking femara for one year now and a new side effect has popped up. i say new 'cos i am also going thru the aches and pains (yes i feel like 900 years old)! anyway, now i'm having trouble with my digestion followed by nausea. my…
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PT made me cry today...
Since my shoulder and upper arm have been giving me heck lately ive been seeing my physical therapist...they say it has cauderized? and now have tendonitis. Anyway while she was doing her thing of tryin to get my arm back functioning again she has to work it and it was just so painful it brought tears to my eyes and i told…