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*****2016 Ornament Exchange*****
Dear Pink Sisters, November 1st, time to begin our annual ornament exchange. I hope people will come out and play—that means you, you, and, oh yes, you:) If you'd like to participate, please PM me with your real name and address (or you can remain anonymous if you wish, but I'll need the address) and I'll send you a name…
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I received my ornament. It no name. Thank you whomever it came from.
It is very nice. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Hugs, Carol
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Holiday wishes to all!
No matter what holiday you will be celebrating over the next week, I hope that you are surrounded with family and friends. May your days be filled with joy, peace, and the hope of better days in 2017. To each of you, thank you for sharing your life with those here who have needed your guidance over the past year (myself…
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Another brother dx'd.
One of my brothers moved back here a little over a month ago and was not feeling well so he went to new doctor, did blood work sent him to the Cancer Center. He was dx'd w/ stage iv non-hodgekins lymphoma. Another brother has CLL and non hodgekins Lymphoma but a different sub-type. The bro just dx'd has one of the rare…
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My ornament has arrived.!!!
To my ornament exchange buddy ( I don't know your name on CSN)Thank you so much for the beautiful ornaments. I am going to get my tree tomorrow and both of them will be perfect on my tree. I especially like the psalm that was on the outside of the card. May God bless you and your family this Holiday Season. Love Surf.
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I received my ornament!
Thank you Rutzetta! It's beautiful and also handcrafted. This was fun!
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AM I crazy to not do hormone therapy?
I am 42 years old, had a 2.4 cm tumor removed, nodes clear. I did 6.5 weeks of radiation, ONCA score of 12. I have always had anxiety and have taken Lexapro for years with great results. Now - after only 2 shots of Lupron - I feel horrible. Depressed, anxious, horrible insomnia. So - should I try a different anti-anxiety…
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My ornament arrived!!!!
A cute home made ornament from Puffin2014!!!! Thanks so very much! I actually received it several weeks ago but had been out of town visiting family out of state! Such fun - my grandaughter had a wonderful time finding the perfect spot to hang it on the tree! THANK YOU again Puffin2014 - and lovely Holiday wishes to all my…
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Laughter the best medicine
Hi Everyone, I just wanted to share a book that has helped me tremendously through this cancer journey...it is called "Cancer on 5 $ a Day" by Robert Schimmel. He is a comedian and he fought lymphoma stage 3 I believe. Warning or trigger alert, he is a very "blue" comedian so be ready for lots of sex jokes and some…
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"Going Flat" -- new NY Times article
Hello, all - Yesterday's New York Times had (what I think is) an outstanding, thorough article on the choice to not have reconstruction after a mastectomy: "'Going Flat' After Breast Cancer." http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/01/well/live/going-flat-after-breast-cancer.html?rref=health Many of you know that I chose no…
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Pain w/ expander reconstruction
I am looking for anyone who had pain with the tissue expander part of reconstruction. I had a bilateral mastectomy in November. Tissue expanders were inserted at that time. I have been going once a week since to be expanded but have been only able to tolerate 50 cc at a time. The pain is just incredible!
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A HELLO and Thinking of all of you
Hello to all my beautiful ladies (and gentlemen). I am thinking of you all and wondering how you are. I haven't been here in a while and you're all in my heart. Please give me an update on how you're doing. I am very stressed with work (wish I can leave it NOW!). A lot of anxiety with some tests I've had but taking one day…
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Thank YOU Peony
i know I have posted this twice - but somehow it's no longer here on our site -- thank you thank for my most beautiful Christmas ornament- and so special Avon breast cancer bracelet.. I so lo ❤️ them both!! Thanks you again .. Merry Christmas.. Vicki Sam
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one year survivor
I am a one year survivor of triple negative breast cancer on 11/9/16. My oncologist said if i can stay cancer free for 2 years that would be very positive for me!
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horrible anxiety
I am eight years past my cancer fight , but I am still on letrozole . I had some blood work done at my GP . They called today and said to call the office tomorrow. It may not be anything , but my anxiety even after all these years , just overwhelm me . Can anyone tell me how to cope with this ? It just overwhelms me until…
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I said NO to radiation and NO to Chemo and am doing a Natural approach... has anyone else done this?
I had a lumpectomy this past April and had three lymph nodes taken out. The lymph nodes were fine. The cancerous lump was around 1" in size and was a triple positive. After a bunch of research and a divine encounter I said NO to radiation and NO to chemo. The doctors wanted me to do chemo for 12 rounds. I started seeing a…
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Thank you for my ornament!
So excited to receive my ornament today from MaryAnn in Florida -- a beautiful glass ornament that lights up! Check out my Expressions page for a photo. Thank you so much, MaryAnn, for your thoughtful card, and for such a sparkly addition to my Christmas tree. Traci
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Mom about to go for 1st round of chemo - what to expect
Hi, My mom is about to go for her 1st chemo session (She's stage 3 plus) and I'm quite nervous as I don't want her to go through the hell described by chemo patients. Question is : any advice on the side effects and how best to copy with common side effects during chemo? Thanks!
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Breast Reconstruction
What was your experience with breast reconstruction and what kind did you have? Any resulting/longlasting pain? Would you recommend it?
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What Are You Doing For Thanksgiving & What Are You Cooking?
Just wondered what everyone was doing for Thanksgiving. Are you having a dinner at your home, and if you are, what you are cooking? We are having about 25 to 30 people for Thanksgiving dinner. I love cooking and think that this is the easiest meal to fix. Everyone is bringing something, so, I don't have to cook a lot. I've…
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Chemo I am done
I walked out of oncology today finishing Last of18 rounds of Chemo.Second Cancer dignoses.Wow am I grateful it's done.Cancer margarines are o now.for both Cancers I had.Now for a clean scan next month.Glad it's done but has been a big part of my life.Its kinda weird feeling.Been going on since Jan. The surgerys and 6…
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Have. Million questions
going in for a double mastectomy with reconstruction and am scared to death of pain. Haven't seen my surgeon yet but from what I read on line the expander are extremely painful. how long were you all out of work? I had BC in 1992 and had lumpectomy with chemo and radiation, then in August I was diagnosed with stage 1 lung…
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I made some support wristbands for my mom that she loves
Hi all, I made some breast cancer awareness bands for my mom with with her name on one end and "F*CK Breast Cancer" on the other end. All of our family and friends loved them and my mom thought others would like the idea as well. I puchased the silicone bracelets at sleekwristbands.com. It took about 11 days to get here,…
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Lupron & Depression
Has anyone else become really depressed from Lupron? I have only had 2 shots so far and am having a really hard time. Lexapro is not helping. Thanks all!
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Cancer Fighting Alternative Treatments?
Since I'm newly diagnosed, a number of people are now telling me of all these wholistic or alternative medicines. One in particular is Essiac tea, another is guanabana. Does anyone have any first hand experience with alternative treatments? I know just because something is natural, or non-prescriptive, it doesn't…
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Seeking referral for Dr - Phyllodes Cancer
Hi - I have recently been diagnosed with Phyllodes Cancer. I am seeing an oncologist at Penn Hospital. I would like another opinion. Can someone recommend an Medical Oncologist (Not just a surgeon) who has prior experience of Phyllodes in NYC or New Jersey or Philly. Thanks in advance
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Natural ways to deal with nausea?
Hello, last month I was diagnosed with TNBC and I started my first chemo Wednesday. Three day's later and the nausea is awful. Wondering if anyone has natural remedies for nausea or foods that will help me with this. This is no fun but I am remaining positive. I do have take home medications but it seems not to work.…
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Last Chemo tomorrow
my last chemo treatment is tomorrow.A course of 18.So grateful I have made it through.Now all the other i motion s are back.Waiting for scan.Feeling like I am not doing anything to fight Cancer anymore.A lot of feeling coming back.
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Head is very sensitive
I have done 15 treatments.I have 3 chemo treatments to go.I dint loss my hair.Its thinner.But my head is very sensitive and sore.surley If was going to loss hair it would have come out by now.Anyone else have this happen?Thanks
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Survivor
I have not been to this sight in many years. Am currently using the rectal cancer forum. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2004. Besides being a survivor of breast cancer also survived hurricane Ivan at the same time. (Pensacola fl). Breast cancer free 12 yes. Was recently diagnosed with rectal cancer, under going…