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How long after chemo do you have to wait before starting radiation?
How long after chemo do you have to wait before starting radiation? Sparkle
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Komen, Relay, Strides, Avon...which do you chose?
I was just wondering, which event does everyone like the best and why? I always participate in the Komen 5k and have participated in the Light the Night for lymphoma and leukeima. The Komen race was the only one I knew about for a long time and I think I will participate every year but now I wish I could do more.
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Yikes, implant complications sound scary as hell!
Just read a packet from my reconstruct doc about implants (which is my only reconstruct option). It scares the hell out of me! The risks outlined for implants have me more scared than my cancer. Having a double msstectomy early Aug., maybe I should keep my new boy chest.
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Spirituality, Prayer and Meditation Discussion Board
I am no longer allowed to post daily scripture here on this board per the CSN staff. I will be posting these on the Spirituality, Prayer and Meditation discussion board listed at the bottom under 'other'. Be blessed! Lorrie
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Tips concerning prosthetic bras
I bought 4 prosthetic bras when I originally got my prosthesis in March. Since then, I have realized they just are very uncomfortable to me so today I came up with a new idea. I have really been missing my body by victoria bras from Victoria Secret. So I got an idea to put my prosthesis in a knee hi stocking and stick it…
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Sorry
I want to apologize for my **tchy, gloom and doom bummer attitude. It has been one of those days. I hurt, feel sick from pain pills, bad news from doctor and insurance company, office keeps calling, daughter was laid off and 5 month old grandaugter is teething and I can't hold her!!!!!! I am going to bed and have a good…
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Wish me luck
Tomorrow is my six month mammo. Everyone who's been there knows I'm scared to death. Please keep me in your prayers. Thanks, Marge
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Pammy( AKA AKissforMe)... How R U Doing?
Pammy it's been a while since you have posted. Let us know how you are doing when you have a chance. We are with you in spirit and thinking of you. Hugs and prayers going out to you. BL
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embarrassing, just dont know where else to turn
I am so ashamed about what im getting ready to post. I went to my onc gyn post op appt and he told me no sex for at least three or four more weeks. Went out with someone i have been seeing on Friday and i told him i couldnt have sex. Well, he wanted it anyway and i was bleeding which has stoped now. But my pelvic area is…
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Cruise pics posted....
Whew! It took some time! Enjoy! Hugs, Kathi
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I'm now 89.3 years old
Yup - I just aged from 64 to 89.3 years. At one of the horse sites, we were talking about a site called RealAge and they tell you based on answers they tell you rather you are 'actually' older than you years. I had been there quite some time ago (a couple of years and they siad then I was about 10 years 'younger' than age.…
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Drive thru Mastectomy?
Did anyone have one of these with a side of fries? I remember speaking to the nurse a day or 2 before my Mastectomy, asking her what I should pack for my overnight stay at the hospital. To my horror, she said that I wasn't staying overnight...WHA?!?!?!??! I mean...I was getting my boob taken OFF and I couldn't even stay…
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anyone else near the Cincinnati ohio area?
Maybe we could meet up once a month and have a girls day out. Anna, i sent you my email and phone number. I noticed someone else on here was from Indiana, what part? Just looking and needing friends. Need time out and fun. take care Laura
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Surgery Tomorrow
Well, tomorrow is my second mastectomy (on the same breast) in two years. I'm not nervous about the actual surgery and recovery, as I've been through it before and it wasn't too bad. But I so worried about the future. I try not to think about it. The fact that the bc recurred in the same breast after a mastectomy just is…
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Arimidex and Brusing
Hi all...I haven't been on the boards for awhile, but have a question. Ever since I started taking Arimidex, it seems like i bruise easily. It seems like i read a post here before that another lovely lady had the same side effect. It isn't listed as a possible side effect....but we all know how that goes. :) Can anyone add…
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Never know where you will meet a bc survivor
You just never know where you will meet a bc survivor. I was out shopping yesterday at a little boutique called AT THE BEACH. My daughter had gotten me a gift certificate for Mother's Day so that when I was able to go back to water aerobics I could get a new swimsuit. While I was trying some on the sales lady noticed that…
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Just a thought
I shared this with someone the other day and they thought I should share it here ( I talk about the board a lot) I just made this remark to them, I said "I had cancer it never had me" thats just the way I feel. Thanks for listening. God Bless (((Hugs)))Janice
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The elephant in the room.....
Ok, I'll admit it, you strong warriors who are facing the beast again have rocked my world a bit... I have been out of sorts for a week or so, and I couldn't figure it out...yesterday was the 'aha'! My hip has been bothering me, and I've been ignoring it...finally said something to my beau. He said (in his most doctorly…
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Complications from surgery
Sisters..... I was in the ER yesterday. I was having pain where there are no nerves. Well they informed me that the ps may have removed too much around the nipple and as a result there is not enough blood flow. Basically my skin is dying. We are applying antibiotics and are waiting too see if it dies completely. Of that…
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Love this
"Life isnt about waiting for the storm to pass. Its about learning to dance in the rain." Im always refering to my fight with breast cancer as a storm to overcome and i found this quote and wanted to share it.
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Resentment
I'm married to a big jerk. He's selfish, self-centered, insensitive, incapable of giving emotional support. I'm feeling resentment starting to grow.I don't want to feel this way, but I don't know how to stop it. How do you stop resentment? I have talked with him several times, but got nothing but attitude. Each time I try…
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Thanks and update
I replied on my original post, but wanted to start a new one so i can clear things up. I first of all, called my dr today and am going to see him tomorrow. Im not bleeding anymore, but have abdominal pain especially when i walk. I broke up with my boyfriend and it was hard i cant lie about that. But when this happened, he…
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Just Diagnosed
I have just been diagnosed with having breast cancer and am scheduled for surgery Tuesday...I am frightened and do not know what to expect...any feedback would be appreciated. Angie
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Sweat???
I had a few lymph nodes taken out of my right side when I had my breast surgery. I still sweat, but on the right side, there is never any odor and on the left side it is typical. Is this normal???
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Dancing with NED
I can finally say it I an dancing with NED after 11 months of treatment. Momo and ultra sound were almost pain less. Thanks for all your help. Cancer sucks! Good Luck to everyone of you.
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looking for support during my treatments/emotional low!
Looking to speak with ladies who are undergoing treatment for BC. I am 39 yrs old and was diagnosed on 5/3/10 with stage 2 ductal carcinoma. I've had 4 rounds of agressive chemo. so far (AC) and will be starting weekly sessions of Taxol/Herceptin on Monday. Been sick alot but have had some good days too. Hoping to hear…
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The cat thinks my drain tubes are toys!!
The cat sleeps with me and this mornin i woke up to her playin with my tubes and she actually bitting them....I started to freak out cuz i dont know how harmful it is to her and what happens if theres a hole in it! Kinda GROOSE too. Now i have to keep her away from me till they come out and its really hard to do cuz she is…
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Arimidex and Brusing
Hi all...I haven't been on the boards for awhile, but have a question. Ever since I started taking Arimidex, it seems like i bruise easily. It seems like i read a post here before that another lovely lady had the same side effect. It isn't listed as a possible side effect....but we all know how that goes. :) Can anyone add…
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THE ROCKS ARE GONE!
First thank you ladys and a few hubbys out there for all your thoughts and prayers. My surgery went well and im just chillin waitin for all the funky drug effects to wear down, and also tryin to relax and not get alot of movement cuz i want these drains out ASAP...and we all know the less you move around the faster they…
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Update on my reoccurance and vacation
I saw the many posts under my original post and a new on started. I cannot believe the responses and caring! Thank you all very much. I was away on vacation for 3 days, then chemo yesterday and i came home and went to bed, it is very draining. My mini vacation was wonderful, did not win any money at the casino. And i was a…