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Breast Cancer

 

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  You are not a man!

  Went to the mall today with a friend. While standing in line for a latte this man kept looking at me with an almost angry look on his face. As I started to walk away I heard him say underneath his bre…

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  Started by sweetvickid

  Most recent by Kylez

  Jul 3, 2010

  Breast Cancer
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  I love my friends!

  Today I had my first chemo. Three of my girlfriends gave me a ring this morning engraved with the most beautiful passage. It reads, "what cancer cannot do...steal eternal life...conquer the spirit...s…

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  Started by ScubaGirl

  Most recent by Megan M

  Jul 3, 2010

  Breast Cancer
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  MOM'S BIRTHDAY / SIGNS SHE IS WITH ME IN SPIRIT

  Well today is my mom's birthday. It is a sad day because I miss her so much. I know she is in a better place due to her breathing problems. I know that if she was here she would not be able to handle …

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  Started by arkansasgirl

  Most recent by DianeBC

  Jul 3, 2010

  Breast Cancer
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  Vent-Doctors and money...

  From some of the previous posts it looks like I'm not the only one on here who had a crappy day today... So I don't have health insurance. My husband is self-employed and I don't work, I'm a stay at h…

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  Started by Heatherbelle

  Most recent by MNLynn

  Jul 3, 2010

  Breast Cancer
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  Bought 2 wigs today, first Chemo in the morning!

  I am ready, buying wigs was an experirence. I got one that looks alot like my own hair and then for fun I bought one that is a bit longer than I have ever worn my hair and its a little darker. I plan …

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  Started by TulsaMomof3

  Most recent by Megan M

  Jul 3, 2010

  Breast Cancer
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  20 yr old friend found a lump ????

  I have a 20-yr-old friend who recently found a lump. She went to the doctor who told her it is probably just a vitamin deficiency and to start taking some extra vitamin. Two weeks, no change. She has …

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  Started by ealong1

  Most recent by Megan M

  Jul 3, 2010

  Breast Cancer
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  flowers from my oncologist!

  now this was a surprise to be sure! i posted a couple of days ago how i had to wait almost two hours for my appointment with my oncologist, which then delayed my appointment for chemo. well, there was…

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  Started by heidijez

  Most recent by Scotch Freckles

  Jul 3, 2010

  Breast Cancer
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  I am a rad grad!

  Today I became a rad grad. Because of the loss I posted about yesterday my celebration was giving a box of candy to the rad crew who got me through it. Hugs to all

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  7 comments

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  Started by ladyg

  Most recent by survivorbc09

  Jul 3, 2010

  Breast Cancer
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  Good Bye Chemo!!

  I have finished my chemo!!!! Today was the last of my treatments and I am so excited to be done! It really did go by fast I never thought it would.I praise God for getting me through the chemo. I know…

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  Started by Boppy_of_6

  Most recent by Kylez

  Jul 3, 2010

  Breast Cancer
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  It has been a sad day

  It has been a very sad day for me. Late last night I lost a niece to the monster that is cancer. I am fighting the battle and surviving but at her young (36) age she could not. She has left behind an …

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  35 comments

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  Started by ladyg

  Most recent by survivorbc09

  Jul 3, 2010

  Breast Cancer
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  On my way to 1st chemo

  I'll be leaving in a hour for first Cytoxan and Taxotere. Thanks to you ladies I feel pretty prepared for what to expect. I think I've already gained 5 pounds.

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  Started by Snowkitty

  Most recent by Megan M

  Jul 3, 2010

  Breast Cancer
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  WHY?

  Why do so many say "'This' is what will happen"! because that is what "I" (they) experienced? I know that my experiences are not what EVERYONE has/will experience - nor did I experience what many othe…

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  44 comments

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  Started by Rague

  Most recent by Megan M

  Jul 3, 2010

  Breast Cancer
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  Had to do something crazy today

  Going thru all treatments known to man to "cure" me of cancer has taken its toll. I feel sidelined from life, excluded from fun that others are having as I watch from the time-out bench. I had to do s…

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  Started by ms.sunshine

  Most recent by Megan M

  Jul 3, 2010

  Breast Cancer
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  America's soldiers

  While everyone is enjoying the upcomming holiday, please take a minute to thank God for these wonderful men and women.

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  Started by Menda

  Most recent by MNLynn

  Jul 3, 2010

  Breast Cancer
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  Update on my reoccurcence and good news

  I hate to talk about my reoccurence, I do not want to scare anyone, But, anyway, I do have some good news. I just had my 3rd round of chemo yesterday, i was so exhausted, my nurse actually told me tha…

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  57 comments

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  Started by meena1

  Most recent by Angie2U

  Jul 3, 2010

  Breast Cancer
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  Today is JBug's Birthday!!

  HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR JULIE HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Have a blessed day & a safe & happy 4th! ♥ Cat

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  Started by Cat64

  Most recent by survivorbc09

  Jul 3, 2010

  Breast Cancer
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  Finally some good news?

  Today i went to the pulmonary doctor for the large mass they found between my lungs. I had another chest x-ray and ultrasound. They said it looks like an older calisification and determined it was fro…

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  15 comments

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  Started by jo jo

  Most recent by survivorbc09

  Jul 3, 2010

  Breast Cancer
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  Ok, Fellow Wizards at Hogwarts~ the Muggles I saw tonight needed MY wizardry to help them! What's u

  So, I live in a small town...no really! A small town! Reggies' brother is the booking agent at the local tavern and tonight they were having a band play. My "niece-daughter" was hired to serve drinks …

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  14 comments

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  Started by chenheart

  Most recent by Moopy23

  Jul 3, 2010

  Breast Cancer
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  Help - Need a Quick Answer -Can Hot Flashes Cause a Fever?

  Does anyone know if a hot flash can also cause a fever. We are waiting for a call back from Sloan. Donna is running a 101.5 fever that came on in the past hour. Her cheeks and neck got bright red. Lik…

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  Started by Hubby

  Most recent by VickiSam

  Jul 3, 2010

  Breast Cancer
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  Okay this might sound really selfish but I am asking anyway.......................

  Does having breast cancer qualify us for the Make A Wish Foundation? Yes it would be for myself but there is someone out there I need to meet before my time is up. Thanks for your help, if the answers…

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  11 comments

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  Started by 2Floridiansisters

  Most recent by VickiSam

  Jul 3, 2010

  Breast Cancer
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  When I feel lost

  I love this native american poem and I often look it up when I feel lost. I thought I share. what do i do when i am lost in the forest? stand still, the trees ahead and the bushes behind you are not l…

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  3 comments

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  Started by aysemari

  Most recent by BlownAway60

  Jul 3, 2010

  Breast Cancer
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  Just diagnosed with Breast Cancer...Going Crazy...lol

  I am 37 years old and no one in my family has a history of cancer… I went for a routine GYN examination and my GYN found a lump May 24th... June 2nd I had breast ultra sound and mammogram… It ended up…

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  31 comments

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  Started by sohardbnme

  Most recent by Beautiful Dawn7

  Jul 3, 2010

  Breast Cancer
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  coping with stage 4 breast cancer that has spread to lungs and bones

  It's a lot to process being told that your loved one has breast cancer that has spread to lymph nodes under arm to also both lungs and rib area. How do you recover and cope with this all????what to do…

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  13 comments

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  Started by costa

  Most recent by Megan M

  Jul 2, 2010

  Breast Cancer
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  Going to argue with the Dr.

  My oncologist, Dr. Jay, has left and I see a new one tomorrow. On my last visit with Dr. Jay he said we would not start my chemo with Avastin until all my scaps were gone from my mastectomy. I talked …

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  Started by sweetvickid

  Most recent by DianeBC

  Jul 2, 2010

  Breast Cancer
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  Am I just a big baby...

  I walked into a New Balance outlet store looking for comfortable shoes to deal with the @#$%! neuropathy that I have learned is just another side effect of chemotherapy, as if losing my hair and the a…

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  20 comments

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  Started by faith_trust_and_a_little_bit_of_chemotherapy

  Most recent by faith_trust_and_a_little_bit_of_chemotherapy

  Jul 2, 2010

  Breast Cancer
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  waiting, waiting, and more waiting!

  first of all let me say that as of today, i am halfway done with this course of chemo ; ) i got to the hospital in time for my 9:40 lab appointment, and there was a crowd in the waiting area. i asked …

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  12 comments

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  Started by heidijez

  Most recent by faith_trust_and_a_little_bit_of_chemotherapy

  Jul 2, 2010

  Breast Cancer
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  Thought for Today

  Here is a good quote from Eleanor Roosevelt. "Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift; that's why they call it the present."

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  Started by Scotch Freckles

  Most recent by Heatherbelle

  Jul 2, 2010

  Breast Cancer
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  Premiums for pre-existing conditions - Coverage will be available as early as August 1.

  This article below applies to all cancers, I decided to post it here under Breast Cancer as it has the largest viewership and most responses of all the topic boards. The Pre-Existing Condition Insuran…

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  Started by HeartofSoul

  Most recent by Marcia527

  Jul 1, 2010

  Breast Cancer
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  Acupuncture

  Will be having my last chemo..Thurs...Sick of taking nausea meds. that do not work for me...I will be trying acupuncture the day after...This bc sure has brought a lot of new things in my life....But …

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  6 comments

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  Started by waffle8

  Most recent by JanInMN

  Jul 1, 2010

  Breast Cancer
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  This is all so new

  I have just been diagnoised with an infiltrating ductal carcinoma. I am reading every word that the cancer society and other sources have printed on the web and am getting better informed, but I would…

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  3 comments

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  Started by nancys

  Most recent by b7pima

  Jul 1, 2010

  Breast Cancer