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Regarding Irishwhispers
Dear Sisters Irishwhispers (Trish) was dx with stage 4, she is back in treatment, and having some problems but insits she will beat the beast back. I beleive her. So once again I ask each of you to pray for out sister, to send her positive thoughts. She must do the fighting, while we give her strength, tj
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Hair coloring?
I'm sure this has been asked before, done with chemo, onto rads and my hair is coming in gray. I know you can't chemically color it, but can you use natural dyes like henna. Has anyone done this?
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I am graduated from Radiation treatments.yawhoooooo
Hi everyone.I drove in a snow storm two days in a row to finish rads.I so wanted to get them done.It seems like a long time to get them over with.I got to shower and wash the black markings off.I am so happy.for you that are not finished yet. you will be soon.Hang in their.33 rads.chemo,2surgerys,3mamo. and all the other…
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neulasta shot/back pain
I had my 4th neulasta shot last wednesday, ever since then my back hurts, this has never happened before. Has anyone else had this problem. I would have thought if the pain was from the shot it would have stopped by now, it has been almost a week.
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questions about ongoing side effects
Hello everyone. I haven't been on here in a while. I hope you all enjoyed your holidays. As alot of you know, I finished RADS in November. I've been wondering, when does the fatigue end? Am I still feeling tired because of the chemo and RADS? Will I ever have to shave under my arm again? Does that hair come back? I hope…
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Surgey Date
Finally got that dreaded call. The date!! Now it all seems so final. The surgery is gonna be the 29th. and now that i know when it will be,, I', scared all over again. I know I made the right decision to have a lumpectomy, but is it right that I am scared again? At first it seemed like it was so far in the future, it's…
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Today is ElizaRose's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR ELIZAROSE HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! HOPE YOU HAVE A BLESSED DAY! ♥ Cathy
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4 week update
Hi. Today marks 4 weeks post op for my mastectomy. A lot of pain has stopped the past 2 days and I almost feel like my old self. Under my arm does not throb so bad and I can raise it higher for longer times. Yesterday, I met with my Medical Oncologist and she laid out my treatment plan. I will begin chemo on next Monday.…
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How do you cope with family?
Ladies, how do you cope with your family when they won't even talk to you on the phone? I believe they think if they talk to me they'll "catch it"? I have a daughter who is right there whenever I need to talk, and a boyfriend that has been right beside me. But my own family acts like I live in another country! I have 2…
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To all you caregivers who are our angels:
CAREGIVER'S BILL OF RIGHTS I have the right to take care of myself. This is not an act of selfishness. It will give me the capability of taking better care of my loved one. I have the right to seek help from others even though my loved one may object. I recognize the limits of my own endurance and strength. I have the…
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What to do about taste buds!
Wow, in only 3 days after my first chemo nothing taste the same. I know there have been discussions about what to do but just too tired to go back and search...any suggestions? Also, when do you start feeling like you have energy after your treatment? Came home early from work and went to bed. I sure hope I feel better…
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doctor appt
Hello and how is everyone? had doctor appt to day and my hgb is down to 7 i have to go on Sunday and have a blood transfusion they said it should take around 4hrs for 2units of packed red blood cells, the only time i have been given blood is when i have had surgery and it was my blood. now i know why i have been so tired…
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Treatments
Question Went to see my oncologist today. He does not know how to treat this cancer he asked me what i thought about sending me to see another doc like at a unversity medical center and I said yes. Cause this cancer came back in the scar from the removal of left breast. Some people say not to go through treatments cause…
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More updates from Pammy!
Wow...I really, really missed you all. Especially after I started recongizing all the avitar names....love all the new pics! Thanks for all the warm welcome backs! I hope the rest of us, I didn't see, are indeed getting on with life!! Chenhart was right though....I have become addicted to Facebook and afraid I may…
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getting a t-shirt made :)
Hi Just wanted to share this with you... I kinda like my bald head now and have decided to get a T-shirt made it is going to read: MY BALD HEAD LOOKS BETTER THEN YOUR BAD HAIR CUT! LOL Gotta Love it (((xoxoxoxo)))) Lisa
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Hello to all
Sorry I haven't been on the board lately, I do read about all of you and you're in my prayers. With work and fatigue, it's hard to respond to all the posts. I am looking forward to my last chemo next Monday and anxiously waiting for the first sprout of hair! This bald look is getting old. My nail beds are hurting a bit and…
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Stomach Issues
I have had major stomach issues since my BC diagnosis in April. You know running to the restroom constantly or wishing you could. It has now progressed to a point where I am missing work because I am constantly running to the restroom. The nausea, cramping, and pain is hard to deal with at times. I have been told it is…
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Fun Scrabble
DORMITORY When you rearrange the letters DIRTY ROOM PRESBYTERIAN When you rearrange the letters BEST IN PRAYER ASTRONOMER When you rearrange the letters MOON STARER THE EYES When you rearrange the letters THEY SEE GEORGE BUSH When you rearrange the letters HE BUGS GORE THE MORSE CODE When you rearrange the letters HERE…
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male breast cancer
My husband was diagnosed with stage 2 grade 3 HER2 positive breast cancer. He has had the modified radical mastectomy with 90% of lymph nodes removed, all being negative. He has calcification on his right heart valve, A fib, is 200 lbs overweight. He is blind in one eye, has had 3 strokes (light) and now they want to give…
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swelling and pain after lumpectomy, chemo, rads and now on tamoxifen!!!
Hello ladies, I had my lumpectomy in July 2009. 4 chemo treatments last one Sept 21st 30 rads last one Nov 21st 5 wks on Tamoxifen This week i have notice my breast and under arm swelling with pain even my chest area. I know it could be because of the radiation but it wasn't this painful before... is also iching…
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Facebook
Anybody else here on Facebook? And how do I overcome my addiction for Farkle on there??!! LOL!! CR
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Reflections on two year cancerversary
Soon I will be celebrating my second cancerversary: for some reason, the date I went for the fateful mammogram sticks in my mind (January 11) and you could say that that is when I began my treatment and healing. Anyway, it's the day I've chosen to celebrate. So for all who have followed my journey, here is how I feel two…
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Tummy Tuck Reconstruction
I just got back from my plastic surgeon. I finished rads on November 17 and the plastic surgeon said I should wait until at least June before I get the reconstruction if I go with the tummy tuck surgery to let the inflamation die down. We have a cruise scheduled the middle of August and he said the minimum recovery time…
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Need your prayers for Carter
I have posted about this a while ago, but for those who are new or may have forgot. I have a friend. He is 6 years old. His name is Carter Kettner, and he has been suffering with a brain tumor that can not be removed for about a year now. He now has mets on spine. He has been a real brave boy. He spent some time at St…
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Radiation Keeping me from full time job Why??
went for new job in home health field on friday, the girl said well we keep you on the schedule for weekends till we see how you do. i told her i worked all during 4 chemos at my other job and i will be doing 30 treatments soon due you get that tired that you can't worked?? i took the client but i think come monday i will…
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Any middle school teachers? What do you tell parents and students?
Thank goodness it is the end of the school year. I have been out for three weeks to have my recurrent BC staged. I am going back on June 1 to finish out the year. I am going to tell the kids and parents I had medical issues, but now I am back. I am on Femara for a few months, then I need to have surgery to have my…
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How do I tell my parents I have cancer?
My mom is a five year breast cancer survivor and my dad lost my stepmom to breast cancer in September 2009. I was diagnosed with two breast cancer tumors on November 24, 2009. I have surgery next week. I did not tell my parents yet. Only my husband, kids, some friends, and my father-in-law knows. I dread having to call my…
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Big Decision
Two sentinel nodes had microscopic traces of cancer (.4 and .2 mm) an ancillary node was negative. The doctor wants to remove more Lymph nodes. Dr David Chan's book, which I use as a reference, indicated that there is no therapeutic value in doing this so i do not want to go through another surgery. My Oncologist will…
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Yeah! I'm no longer a Chemo Girl!
My last chemo was today( 6 sessions)! Feeling fantastic about reaching the finish line! Am done with second phase, first being surgery. I'm ready to begin with radiation this month. I feel better about moving forward and closing in on my goal, Recovery! Best of luck to all who are on the same journey. BL
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Stopping in to update!
Hello everyone! Wow, when I signed on and saw 408 new post...I realized I have been gone way to long!!! OMG...what have I been doing? Well..... First off...hello to all newbies! You are in the best emotional hands on these boards and although we wish to reach out and touch you (we are great with hugs!), we can only offer…