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Today is Kickie's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR KICKIE HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Wishing you a day filled with love, laughter, & may all your wishes come true! ♥ Cat
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Vitamins
How soon after chemo and radiation can vitamins be taken? I'm reading alot about them, about which ones are good to take. Any comments or opinions about certain ones and dosages?
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The Big "C"
So, I'm watching a little TV the other day, my right arm extended over my head because that's what the doctor said to do with the lymphedema in the arm. A commercial comes on for a new Showtime show...The Big "C". I must have heard that wrong, it can't be what I think it is...and damned if it isn't. "Grab life by the…
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WHAT a light show!!!!
Ok, I've never lived by a body of water before, so bear with me.... Yesterday evening it started to rain while we were sitting outside with friends at their house. It was pretty gentle, so we just kept sitting. A bit later, the lightening/thunder started. We were home by this point, so we sat and watched...VERY close, VERY…
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diagnosed with invasive cancer and calcifications
I was just diagnosed with stage 2 lobular cancer and have calcifications that have not been biopsied yet. Anyone have calcifications found with their cancer? How were they treated?
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Any suggestions for a comfortable compression sleeve and glove for lymphedema?
I saw the PT on Friday. She says that my lymphedema is mild. She taught me to do the massage/drainage techniques, went over skin care, exercise restrictions and her recommenedatons for treatment. She recommended a lymphedema compression sleeve with glove during the day but not for sleep. She didn't think it was necessary…
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Today was my year aniversery that I was dignosed.
I don,t know if it is strange,but this day was so emotional for me.I kept remembering what it was like to get the horible news of BC.I am so thankful it is a year later and I am through all that.But it does change our lifes forever.It sure makes you appriatte dancing with NED.For all you that have helped me get through…
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My Poem For Everyone Enjoy I Feel A Tug
Angel are all around us & and with love they do surround us. When my heart is sore in need, The angel come,my soul to feed. They come to me from above & sing in whispers of LOVE. When my in my heart I feel a tug I know that it's an Angel's Hug. Sending this little Angel's Hug with Love to warm all your heart's and bless…
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just started TC how long till I start loosing hair?
I am wondering how long it will be before I start loosing hair? I was going to make an appointment with my hairdresser to have it shaved but didn't want to do it to early!
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Easy turban from a T-shirt
Don't know about you but money is tight. Just found how you can take a tshirt and make a turban. Use a large T-shirt, cut the body off just below the sleeves. Place the t-shirt (now looks like a tube) on your head with the bottom seam on your forhead. The part that is now draped over your head and down your back you twist…
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Lymphedema IN the breast - Who knew???
I have heard about lymphedema in the arm on the side where lymph nodes were removed, but did you know you can also get lymphedema swelling in the breast itself without any in the arm? This is what I learned today and wanted to pass along. I have been having a bit of pain around my surgical area and really noticing it when…
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What is your favorite tip or advice you'd like to share
The very best "tried and true" tip a relative gave me was, if you scald your mouth by eating or drinking somethig hot, immediately swish a teaspoon of sugar in your mouth. It stops the burn and heals the tissue on contact. Well, I don't know about you, but I do that quite frequently while enjoying my cup of joe...thank…
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Radiation Time!
Hi, today was my second appt with the radiation onc. and I had a scan done. My arm behind ny head was not bad at all. I will start next Tuesday for 5 1/2 weeks. For some reason I am not nervous and scared to death like I was with chemo. I'm so busy watching for my hair to grow back, radiation is not phasing me...at least…
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When to avoid crowds?
First off, you ladies are terrific. Kinda like my Bible. My husband swears I should avoid crowds till chemo is over. First chemo July 1, 5 out of 7 Neupogen shots (had to stop for a bad reaction). Blood work this week. Of course no results on WBC yet. When would WBC get low and will it for sure? Can you build it up by…
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Juicing Receipes .. Let's share ...
Post up .. Let's share receipes .. I myself did not find 1 that 'juiced' me up .. get it! hahaha Happy Saturday - it's sunny out here in Southern California, not too hot. Vicki Sam
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First Momo need help
Hi Everyone I am new,but having reading questions and answers for a while now. I have finished Chemo Carboplatin and taxtare with herceptin. Also radiation ouch! I am still giong for herceptin. I have IBC 3-1/2cm. no node involvement. My question is I finished chemo 1-21 and rads March 23. 33 of them.I have an appointment…
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Anyone use a power juicer?
I've been wanting one for awhile, every time I see a Jack LaLanne informercial. Does anyone use one? I've been reading a cancer diet book, though its written 20 years ago, and it talks about detoxing the colon and juicing. It also says meat and dairy should not be eaten, but we should only eat a plant based diet. Anyone…
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Paclitaxel?
Finally got a treatment plan. What are your experiences with Paclitaxel?
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oh boy
routine ct scan came back 4 nodules on lung my dr is not to worried about it. but i am. I went for a second opinion the other dr said that my dr is following proper waiting and see what it is,before any treatment is being started again. I had bc in 2004 came back 20010 and i feel like its back again ,nurse rn said we see…
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What Is Your Favorite Color And Why Is It?
I always think it is so cool to know what everyone's favorite color is. I even think this has been posted before, but, I thought it would be fun to see what everyone posts again. So, what is your favorite color and why? Hugs, Angie
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Just looking?
I had to go out in a crowd today my counts are down so I was wearing a mask...What I would like to be wearing is a sign that says "NO I am not contagious but you might be." ....I do not mind the looking cause I know people are just curious but I do mind the stares..It is just plain rude.....Think I will be staying home for…
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Sharing surgical experience
I had my prophalatic (sp) double mastecomy with silicone implants on Thursday. 1) did not need to spend the night. 2) did need someone with me and still do. 3) wore a "patio dress " worked perfectly. 4) pain is tolerable with meds. 5)tubes pinned into patio dresses. 6) deep breaths sneezing and coughing hurt. Lastly , not…
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Hello Gang
Hello, Everyone. Hope you are all doing well or as well as one can be between cancer, surgeries, chemo, and radiation. I have been pretty busy with work, errands, and weening some little kitties these days. Oh, somewhere in there I farm. Yes, I had some guys come over and help get my yard in shape. When they were blowing…
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Port on Monday
So I'm having the port put in this Monday! After 2 surgeries, this should be a piece of cake! The nurse already called me today to give me the instructions. But I would like to hear from the BC family as to your experience with having a port placed and how long did it take? I know times and protocols might vary a bit, but…
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I should be happy & grateful...shouldn't I??
I was very strong and positive from the moment I was dx bck in Sept 09. Went thru chemo Taxotere, carbo and herceptin (still on Herceptin til Oct) and finished 6wks of awful radiation. Still strong! Till I started Tamoxifen about 3wks ago. I too was thrown into early menopause at 41, maybe the combination of Tomoxifen,…
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Word For Today 7/10
Psalm 70:4,5 and 71:1 and various...Let all those who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; and let those who love Your salvation say continually, Let God be magnified! But I am poor and needy; make haste to me, O God! You are my help and my deliverer; O Lord, do not delay...In You O Lord, I put my trust; let me never be…
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Still positive and reaching to others, but should i worry about my bloodwork
Hey sisters! Still going to start the secret angel thing and im so excited. Im pushing my worries on my blood work aside, but really want to hear your opinion and what you think. My GFR creatinine level was 97 down from a month ago when it was 148. They told me 90 was considered renal failure. Also liver count was high.…
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What? Not time for hair???
Hi everyone. I had my 1st radiation yesterday then I had an appt. with my medical oncologist. She said something that kinda startled me. Now, it has been 4 1/2 weeks since my last chemo and yes I think I see potential...But, she said it's not time for me to have hair yet? Does she mean real hair? or chemo hair? I was lost…
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Word Of The Day (for all you horse lovers like me out there)
When I get down about this cancer thing....I close my eyes and envision just my Jesus and me riding horses on the beach. He is riding a white horse and mine is jet black. I have always loved black horses. It is the most empowering thing that I do when my spirit is laying low....when I envision this, it lifts me to heights…
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**** Your Funny HAHA For The Weekend! PMS Anyone? ****
The Top Ten Tips To Know If You Have PMS! 10. Everyone around you has an attitude problem. 9. You're adding chocolate chips to your cheese omelet 8. The dryer has shrunk every last pair of your jeans. 7. Your husband is suddenly agreeing to everything you say. 6. You're using your cell phone to dial up bumper stickers that…