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Walking in the Susan G. Komen "Race for the Cure" Tomorrow
Will be thinking of all my "Pink Sisters" as I walk!! Blessings, Sally
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Started Femara this morning - Looking for prayers!
I am praying that the Femera does what is intended to do, and that I am able to tolerate it without the arthritic side effects. Thanks to all!
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WOULD LIKE YOUR OPINION AND DISCUSS BC
I BELIEVE IT ISN'T KNOWN WHAT EXACTLY CAUSES BREAST CANCER BUT IT HAS BEEN SAID AND I'VE READ THAT DEEP STRESS (NOT YOUR EVERYDAY STRESS) ANGUISH FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME CAN BRING BC TO A HEAD. SO I ASK WHEN YOU WERE DIAGNOSED HAD YOU BEEN GOING THROUGH ALOT OF DESPAIR OR ALOT OF STRESS FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME (THAT…
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Are your legs tired, Kindred Spirits? I did a 10K for us all in 100+ degree heat!
What a day!!! Exhilarating and exhausting all at the same time!! The Livestrong Gourmet Challenge was held today in my sweet little town~ it is the second year I have participated. One can either do a 10K walk/run, or a 30 or 62 mile bike ride, followed by a 4 course gourmet lunch. You just knew I was gonna do the 10K,…
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LIPITOR?
DOES ANYONE TAKE CHOLESTRAL RX. LIPITOR? ARE YOU CONTINUING TO TAKE IT WHILE GOING THROUGH CHEMO?? WILL IT INTERFERE WITH CHEMO TREATMENT? HAVEN'T ASKED ONC. THIS YET BUT I WANT TO KNOW WHAT OTHERS ARE DOING. THANKS YOU ARE ALL ALWAYS SO HELPFUL.
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I was a DES daughter
For those of you who don't know what this is, I posted info on the "OPINION/DISCUSSION ON BC" thread. This could have very well been a contributing factor. Back then, this drug was prescribed to lessen the chance of miscarriage. It was toted as this wonderful drug until the FDA yanked it off the shelf in the 70's. Millions…
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Through A Child's Eyes...
NUDITY I was driving with my three young children one warm summer evening when a woman in the convertible ahead of us stood up and waved. She was stark naked! As I was reeling from the shock, I heard my 5-year-old shout from the back seat, "Mom! That lady isn't wearing a seat belt!" HONESTY My son Zachary, 4, came…
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Tumeric for pain?
I was just watching Dr. Rosenfeld on Fox and he said that 400mg of Tumeric TID will help with muscle pain. I don't remember ever hearing that before - anyone else heard it? (He also mentioned Ginger which I've heard before.) He also mentioned that it might be heplful in preventing Altzheimers. Susan
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Any tips on how to communicate with oncologists/staff??
I am beyond frustated with the nurse at my oncologist's. She just called me back to answer a few questions I had regarding Femara. She is very condensending in her tone and trys to passify me rather than answer what I consider to be valid concerns. I needed to know when I was to start the Femera, 4 weeks post-op…
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old age
One day, while walking to the store, I passed by a nursing home. On the front lawn were six old ladies laying naked on the grass. I thought this was totally unusual, but I continued on my way to the store. On my return trip, I passed the same nursing home with the same six old ladies laying naked on the lawn. This time my…
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Chloraprep skin rash after surgery
I'm experiencing SEVERE skin rash and hives forming in areas where I was swapped with Chloraprep - something used before surgery to clean the surrounding areas. It's been day 9 post-op and this stubborn red rash is not going away. I've tried hydrocortisone 1% cream but it's not helping much. Others on…
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Metastatic Breast Cancer Network conference in Indiana
Hi Everyone! We want to let all of you know about our conference taking place on this October 16, 2010. Here is the announcement: The METASTATIC BREAST CANCER NETWORK invites you to attend CURRENT APPROACHES & EMERGING ADVANCES IN METASTATIC BREAST CANCER Hosted by Drs. George Sledge and Kathy Miller Saturday - October 16…
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Question
Ladies I have a question. I just fininshed having my expanders filled for the last time. Exchange surgery is scheduled for Oct. 29. Do the implants feel more normal? These expanders are hard as rocks and seem to be to close to my underarms. I'm just hoping the implants are better. Thanks for any input. Janie
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Triple Negative Breast Cancer and Avastin
Triple negative and on Avastin Just wanted to say hey and that I am a 48 year old triple negative survivor who started with stage IIa, no lymph node involvement in June 2006. I had a double mastectomy, then 4 rounds of Adriamycin/Taxol and 4 rounds of taxol. I was never really told that TNBC was "worse".....I went to my…
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Pink B.C. coupons
What do you all do when you are in a store and the salesgirl comes up to you and says if you donate $1 to breast cancer you get a 25% off coupon for a purse? (I was in a Coach handbag outlet.) I wanted to say "I have breast cancer, how about if you give me a coupon for a free Coach purse?" It just really throws me for a…
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Squeeeeeallling!!!!OMG OMG OMG!!!!
Kindred Spirits!!!! I just got back from my oncologist visit. In 3 months on Tamoxifen for my recurrance/mets~~~~ are you ready???? My tumor markers hsave gone from 55 to 21!!!!! My Xray showed NOTHING in my lungs; and there is no pulmonary involvement at all!!!! It is "assumed" ( dangerous, I know!) that my liver tumors…
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just diagnosed with ductal carcinoma
Can i survive the chemo?
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seeking advice from my fellow sisters
so, had my second round of a/c yesterday, and feeling surprising not terrible. anyway, my hair is really starting to come out now. i expected this. i said to my boyfriend, "boy my hair is really coming out now." his response, "well, you knew this was going to happen after the 2nd treatment." this isn't exactly what i was…
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Some kind of cyst or growth in private part
Has anyone else developed some kind of cyst or growth inside the vulva area? I have and Im furious to have to deal with another thing plus the fact that I still have not gotten my results from my Mammo and MRI. Waiting for my gyn dr office to open and see what they say. Lupe
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It's my turn....
It's finally here... after ten long months this Monday morning my turtle shells (expanders) will come out and the new twins will go in... I know you're all busy but if possible will you all please be there with me? I am a bit nervous about going under the knife again and just knowing you are there in spirit will be a great…
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Still feeling out of sync
Hello. I am 14 most post-mastectomy and 10 months post-implants. I am taking Tamoxifen and have been for the 1 year. I still have feelings of indifference about most things. It is like nothing is really all that important. I don't think I've found my "new normal" yet but am definitely not happy about having to find this…
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Breast Cancer Board So Much Better, and User Friendly
I have posted three or four times on the Brain Cancer site on CSN, and have yet to have anyone anser my question. I wonder if they are just too sick to take time to be on this Board, or if they are just not as friendly as our b/c Board Members. Nonetheless, I have questions, and will have to find another outlet. Anyone…
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Dad came today...........
Well my Dad came today to meet with my kids. He had a great idea abd brought chalkboard paint amd chalk with him and suggested we paint the door to the garage to be a giant chalk board and make a chore list for everyone in the house and a space to put important events like days they wont be home to help me. Of course he…
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Look Good Feel Better
Today I attended a session on Look Good, Feel Better sponsored by ACS. It was wonderful. There were about 9 of us cancer patients. We had a certified beautician who was so helpful. We each received a bag full of cosmetics valued at well over $200. They even had free wigs for anyone who wanted one. Char
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Triple positive sistahs
The other day, Jo Jo asked an interesting question that asked if any of us had two types of cancers in our breasts. A number answered. I have a second part to the question that started my mind whirling. Here it is; How many of you are triple positive (hormone + AND HER2 neu +), had very small tumors, and did not receive…
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Benedryl?
Hi, I have seen a couple of posts that suggest some link between Benedryl and breast cancer, but can't seem to locate them. Can anyone enlighten me about this? Thanks, MerleBee
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BRA'S
HOW SOON AFTER A MASTECTOMY CAN YOU WEAR A BRA?
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Jean, how is Isabella?
Praying for you guys and hoping that she is continuing to heal and get stronger! Give her a hug for me.
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Find out more about the Affordable Care Act ( medical insurance)
If you would like to find out more about the Affordable Care Act, you can visit our new consumer website HealthCare.gov, which has detailed information about how the new law will help you. It also lets you see all of your personalized health insurance options in one place, with just a few clicks of the mouse. And starting…
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rads started a day early!
yesterday I went for the 'film day' prior to starting rads. But when I got there they said they would do the films and then do treatment #1......ok, I did say I wanted to get this on the fast track, didn't I? So, for those waiting to start rads......no big deal so far...... the filming took long, but the rad treatment…