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Breast Cancer

 

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• First Chemo and Shaving Party! It Was GREAT!

  Yesterday I had my first chemo and followed it with the greatest Shaving Party! The chemo went very smoothly, nothing hurt. I think it was more difficult for my sons than for me--they went with me but…

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  Started by LadyParvati

  Most recent by Megan M

  Jan 7, 2010

  Breast Cancer
• Survivors Kick Up their Heels

  Check out these survivors dancing to I Will Survive in a Flash Mob! We did this dance during a survivor party at my hospital in December, and we planned it ahead with the dancers but the other people …

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  Started by bluewindow

  Most recent by Ritzy

  Jan 7, 2010

  Breast Cancer
• Pammy and Laurissa where are you gals?

  I havent seen a post from Laurissa or Pammy in while does anyone know their current status? Hope they post soon with good news.

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  Started by natly15

  Most recent by MyTurnNow

  Jan 7, 2010

  Breast Cancer
• More Ha Ha's - If Men Ruled The World

  If Men Ruled the World... Any fake phone number a girl gave you would automatically forward your call to her real number. Nodding and looking at your watch would be deemed an acceptable response to "I…

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  Started by susie09

  Most recent by Alexis F

  Jan 7, 2010

  Breast Cancer
• Prayers answered - Thank you Sisters!

  This is an update to my "Prayers Needed - Not BC related" thread from last week. I wanted to let you know that I had a very good conversation with my boss, Roxanne, about how their family is doing aft…

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  Started by cindycflynn

  Most recent by Alexis F

  Jan 7, 2010

  Breast Cancer
• All Sisters please read and coment... It's all about us!!!

  Below is my 1 draft of what I'm presenting to the advisory board tomorrow. Please let me know of anything else to add... I am so excited to be representing all of you!!!! Thanks for your continued lov…

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  Started by Calleen

  Most recent by ppurdin

  Jan 7, 2010

  Breast Cancer
• Not BC related

  OK friends - I've been away for a bit. I fell down a hole over winter break...I'm not sure why. Today I handed in an application for a newly vacated position in my district. It's a real long shot, bec…

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  Started by lynn1950

  Most recent by cats_toy

  Jan 7, 2010

  Breast Cancer
• Reconstruction Surgery With Implants Thursday… any advise?

  I will be having my implants put in on Thursday… finally getting these awful tissue expanders out after one year of treatment. Do you ladies have any helpful tips or advise that will make this as easy…

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  Started by NYGMom

  Most recent by jikaras

  Jan 7, 2010

  Breast Cancer
• Arimidex

  Can anyone give some information of the drug Arimidex? My oncologist wants me to take it for the next 5 years. I went to the Arimidex website and the side effects look terrible. Also, my concern is th…

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  Started by Dot53

  Most recent by chenheart

  Jan 7, 2010

  Breast Cancer
• BC book for husbands

  I was looking for a book to help my husband understand what I was going through and some of the terminology that was beig used. I googled this and found a book "Breast Cancer Husband: How to Help Your…

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  Started by helen e

  Most recent by susie09

  Jan 6, 2010

  Breast Cancer
• Gardening tips 2

  Don't throw out old string vests or fishnet stockings. Nailed to the walls outside they make excellent trellises for your climbing plants. Jxx

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  Started by tasha_111

  Most recent by mimivac

  Jan 6, 2010

  Breast Cancer
• Gardening Tips.......From Auntie Tash

  Don't throw away Old, Worn Out Socks........They can be most useful in protecting Cucumbers, Marrows and Courgettes during the harsh winter months. Multi-Purpose compost.......?????????????????? What …

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  Started by tasha_111

  Most recent by cindycflynn

  Jan 6, 2010

  Breast Cancer
• Hmmmmm...I wonder if we could get our medical bills paid this way too!

  A man suffered a serious heart attack and had open heart bypass surgery. He awakened from the surgery to find himself in the care of nuns at the Cabrini Catholic Hospital. As he was recovering, a nun …

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  Started by chenheart

  Most recent by pitt

  Jan 6, 2010

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• Tamoxifen

  Hey all, I'm new to this site and will be starting Tamoxifen in a few short days. I am open to resource ideas and your knowledge. Happy, Healthy, New Year. thanks, Cher

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  Started by Cher2063

  Most recent by tgf

  Jan 6, 2010

  Breast Cancer
• Ongoing seroma

  My father dx male breast cancer aug., radical masectomy sept. 8, now through 5 of 6 chemo treatments that have been three weeks apart (sometimes longer due to severe side effects). For all these month…

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  Started by k1

  Most recent by New Flower

  Jan 6, 2010

  Breast Cancer
• Meet the Chem Ho - My new Idol

  Hi, when I came across these videos on youtube, I laughed, I cried and learned so much from. I think, I have a new role model = ) You should check these out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfrS8cfZRVs …

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  Started by aysemari

  Most recent by aysemari

  Jan 6, 2010

  Breast Cancer
• A few giggles....I couldn't resist passing them on....

  Those who jump off a bridge in Paris are in Seine. A man's home is his castle, in a manor of speaking. Dijon vu - the same mustard as before. Practice safe eating - always use condiments. Shotgun wedd…

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  Started by KathiM

  Most recent by fauxma

  Jan 6, 2010

  Breast Cancer
• Leg Pain

  I just finished taxol in November. Still doing Herceptin every 3 weeks. Not on Tamoxifen yet. For the last month or so my legs hurt so bad at night. Even pain meds have not helped all that much. Pain …

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  Started by Kat11

  Most recent by shortscake

  Jan 6, 2010

  Breast Cancer
• Hair Loss

  I was just wondering, once the hair starts falling out, how long does it take for it to be all gone? Yesterday my hair was coming out one or 2 strands at a time but today it's more like 10 every time …

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  Started by Zhentup

  Most recent by Zhentup

  Jan 5, 2010

  Breast Cancer
• Off to see the Doc

  My first visit tomorrow! Kinda scared,,, but at least I'll know what the plan is. I hate not knowing! And at least 40 or 50 questions. I'll post whatever happens tomorrow. So everyone say a little pra…

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  Started by tat2granny

  Most recent by survivorbc09

  Jan 5, 2010

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• Oh No!.......... I"m So Sorry!

  I put a horrible pic up last night, I had 2 links on my desktop called 'Cat'... this here was the one I intended for the site. When I got up this morning I double checked and I'd put the wrong one in.…

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  Started by tasha_111

  Most recent by tasha_111

  Jan 5, 2010

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• Eyelashes

  Is or has anyone had chemo and ran into a problem with the eyes, red, swollen and watery? I have had this condition now for about 4 months. How long for eyelashes to come back? All medical people say …

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  Started by Kathy09

  Most recent by VickiSam

  Jan 5, 2010

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• Bilateral mastectomy tomorrow -- now I'm getting scared.

  I know this is the right decision for me. I will be having bilateral mastectomy with immediate reconstruction using free TRAM flap procedure. But the last couple of days I have been very nervous, and …

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  Started by SherryAF

  Most recent by VickiSam

  Jan 5, 2010

  Breast Cancer
• Anyone heard of the Sancuso patch for side effects of chemo?

  I just happened upon it while searching the web. I wonder if it works as well as their ad seems to say. Has anyone tried it? Too late for me, but maybe it could help someone else out there. http://www…

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  Started by Mama G

  Most recent by Mama G

  Jan 5, 2010

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• 

  Merry Christmas

  Merry Christmas friends. I don't post much but read everyday. Happy holidays. Kit

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  Started by kit45

  Most recent by fauxma

  Jan 5, 2010

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  Oncotype DX Test

  I was supposed to start radiation on 12/21. I'd had my body mapped and was prepared to start treatment. That morning, I had an appt. with my oncologist who asked if I had the results of the Oncotype D…

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  Started by Marilyn56

  Most recent by cindycflynn

  Jan 5, 2010

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  anyone have stage 2 w/positive lymph node w/"extrusion"?

  I can't seem to find out what it means for possible recurrance, to have a lymph node with extrusion, where cells are on the outside of the node. I had 2 involved nodes, one with this extrusion issue. …

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  Started by lukesmom

  Most recent by prv

  Jan 5, 2010

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  stomach pain

  I finished 4 dense dose A/C and 12 weekly taxol treatments on 12/8. At about week 9 of taxol I had stomach pain and was placed on prilosec once a day. The pain did not go away so week 12 my onc dr. to…

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  Started by prv

  Most recent by prv

  Jan 5, 2010

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  PART TWO: Thinking Like a Rose

  Whether you believe in a higher power or not, there is substance to the "message" that is sent in the parable: The Gardner and the Rose THINKING LIKE A ROSE Every good parable has a message, and this …

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  Started by dmc_emmy

  Most recent by dmc_emmy

  Jan 4, 2010

  Breast Cancer
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  Too much snow

  Too much snow here. I can't open my doors to get outside so I'll have to go out a window in order to shovel off the porches so I can come back in through the door. Looks like the majority of the 2+ fe…

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  Started by tommaseena

  Most recent by Marcia527

  Jan 4, 2010

  Breast Cancer