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More of my HA HA HA's
ADVANTAGES OF BEING A WOMAN Why it's better to be a Woman! 1. We got off the Titanic first. 2. We get to flirt with systems support men who always return our calls, and are nice to us when we blow up our computers. 3. Our boyfriend's clothes make us look elfin & gorgeous. Guys look like complete idiots in ours. 4. We can…
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new hair
Went to day with a very good friend and got some new hair, yes new hair i broke down and got a wig i have gone so long with out any hair that it was hard to pick one that i thought look good on my face. but i got one sorry it wont show up here i have tried to make it smaller to fit but for some reason it wont so to see it…
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Surgeon called, surgery scheduled
I'm a mess. After weeks of waffling, I've decided to go ahead and have a prophylatic bi-lateral masectomy. Actually calling the surgeon proved to be one of the most difficult things I've ever done. After months of reading this board, listening to other sisters, reading more, praying, thinking, I think, for me, the best…
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Implant size
My plastic surgeon keeps asking what size I want to be. My expanders are mostly full. How do you know what cc size corresponds with breast cup size. I have been so tight the entire expansion that I almost don't care what size I am, just want these foreign objects out. Anybody identify with me? Does anyone know what cc…
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Today is BellaLuna's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR BELLA HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! HOPE YOUR DAY IS FILLED WITH LOVE AND HAPPINESS! Cathy
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One Year Anniversary
I just realized that it was exactly one year ago that I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I never thought I would live through this year of hell, but I made it! I am finished with treatments and surgeries, yahoo! All of the women & men on this site have helped me tremendously, thank you.
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Pain where lump used to be
I just finished chemo and the lump is gone under my right arm, but I sometimes feel the pain like when it was there. It comes and goes but makes me worried that something is still there. I can't feel the lump at all anymore and thats encouraging. But feeling the same throbbing pain at times scares me. Has anyone else had…
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lymphedema
I know this likely has been posted before but I need help with lymphedema. Current am using the sleeve and scheduled to be wrapped next week. Anyone else have this? Any advice? Seems like I get every side effect possible! bless you all and stay strong! prv
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2nd surgery over
Hi all, I made it through the second surgery yesterday. Somehow I seem sorer this time than the first and the breathing tube this time caused me lots of discomfort to where I couldn't hardly talk (teenagers where prob happy lol). I can talk ok today with only mild annoyance. The surgeon said he removed about 1 cm more of…
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BC and COPD
I will be having surgery in the next few weeks and am really scared because I also have COPD. I am not on oxygen, but I am on Sprivia and Albutesol. Has anyone else had surgery and COPD? What should I tell the anesthesiologist?
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excisional biopsy(lumpectomy) tomorrow
Hi, I have atypical lobular hyerplasia and am having a excisional biopsy tomoorrow. Trying to think it's "no big deal". But I'm starting to get a little anxious about needle placement then general anesthesia. I know chances are it will show "nothing" but still 20-30% chance there is "something". Not looking forward to…
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skin problems with reconstruction
I had bilateral mastectomy with expanders put in on Dec. 18th 2009. My plastic surgeon says that I need to have surgery again to remove the dead skin at the incision site. He will also have to remove some of the fluid in my expanders to give him extra skin to use to reclose the opening. I read where dot was going to have…
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question about icon
Since I'm new at this site and still learning can anyone tell me what the little icon is next to people's names on the main discussion site. It looks like a little head and shoulders of a person. I see it says something about adding to friends???? I'm sure some of you are laughing. I'm not very computer savvy, but I will…
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5yr pill
I'm meeting with my onc on Tuesday to decide on my 5yr pill. I've done my research on the 4 major pills---tamoxifin, anastrozole, exemestane, and letrozole. Anyone have any info to help me decide? Any major side effects I should know about?
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Relay for Life
Tonight is our kickoff for the Laurel Relay for Life (Maryland). A friend and I are going to the Green Turtle tonight - all proceeds from all sales will go directly to the Relay for Life. If there is anyone close by (between Washington and Baltimore), we'd love to see you there. The Green Turtle is on Route 1 in Laurel.…
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Margins clear..nodes clear! Good day..
wow everyone...never thought I could utter the words that the cancer is gone but I can as of today! They took 18, not 10 like I thought, lymphnodes. The first 3 had cancer....all others negative! I am so happy...I have this sense of "normalcy" for the first time in a long time. I know I still have to do rads, but it seems…
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Breast cancer, bilateral mastectomies and Lupus
Hi everyone - I am brand new to the network. I was diagnosed in July 09 with breast cancer. Expected due to the high family incidence (mother, sister, 5 aunts). I underwent bilateral mastectomies, sentinel node biopsy and so far 4 of 6 chemo treatments. Chemo has not been unbearable but suffer more with the mastectomies…
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scared and anxious
I'm new here. Microcalcifications were found upon routine annual mammo on 10/28/09. Biopsy 11/12, lumpectomy 12/7. Tiny, but sentinal node positive. Also, ER PR pos and (mildly) HER2 pos. Chemo onc ran Onco Dx test and felt that results (very low risk of reoccurance) didn't warrant chemo. I was both releived and terrified.…
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Fortune cookie of the day
In the end there are three things that last: faith, hope and love; and the greatest of these is love. We have a lot of love on this site and I love all of you. XOXO, Margo
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Soul Searching
Soul Searching I am sooooo happy that I finally had the nerve to start writing on this site. You have all helped me tremendously. I actually cried happy tears for a change and I thank you for that!! I'm pretty sure that the surgery is a go as long as I pass the pre op testing. I guess I will have to decide just who I want…
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New RAD GRAD!!! ;-)
I'm thrilled to be joining my fellow rad grad sisters! I had my final treatment at 0800 this morning...25 regular treatments and 5 boosts. My breast is very tender and I'm told it will get worse before it gets better! Still, very glad it is done with and looking forward to looking forward! Will start tamoxifen at the end…
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Shoulder Pain/Funding Treatment... Scared
I was diagnosed last week. My biopsy was 2 weeks ago. I have no insurance & not sure how anything beyond this will be paid as I'm unemployed. I'm only 33. I can't tell if I'm being paranoid or it's anxiety but my armpit & shoulder & right arm all hurt a little. My breast hurts too. Obviously I'm still recovering from the…
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Reconstruction - scared but still feel I want it
Thank you all for the information and kindness. I have been living so unhappy for these last 18 months mostly because of course I can't believe this has all happened but also because of how I feel about myself now. I couldn't get reconstruction at the time of the mastectomy so now that I have the ok I'm pretty sure it is…
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Surgery, scheduled and I'm OK
Hello, hello, hello.....a lot has happened in the last week, I had to make a huge decision with plastic surgeon and also I have moved back to my home, decided I'm not leaving it, he can leave, battling this cancer is enough, I'm not going to walk out on my home too....so now that my focus is just on getting through this…
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getting nervous
I am getting a little nervous for the second go round of surgery to get a wider clean margin. The oncologist bought up something that I was not prepared to think about. He said that they could possibly find more scattered calcifications on the tissue they remove when they go in to get a wider clean margin. I have 2 sides…
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TB tests
Can I get a TB test in arm where lymph nodes were removed?
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NED
No Evidence of Disease. I also wondered who Ned was and then the sisters in pink told me who he is. We all want to dance with NED, and we will.
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Done with Rads today!!
Hi All. I finished with the rads today. I had 35 total with the last 7 as boosters. My skin is red but not blistered. I'm still on Herceptin every 3 weeks until Oct. I meet with my oncol. next Wed. to have the "Tamoxefin talk". I also see my gyn. on next Thurs. to get her opinion on it. On to the next step!
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At Last...
Hi all my sisters and friends. Today is my birthday and I had the best presents this week. I finished Herceptin treatments, my hands have cleared up and I got my port taken out. They did give me a sedative to take the port out, but it was a pretty simple procedure. I am only a little sore. I never thought this day would…
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How long did it take for your hair to totally fall out?
I started chemo on 12/16, and by 12/30 my hair was coming out in handfuls. I decided to have it buzzed to about 1/16" on New Years Day, and expected to be totally bald shortly thereafter. Well, although I still have what seems like a ton of little short hairs falling off of my scalp every day, I STILL have stubble on my…