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New Year's Follies...
It was New Year's Eve and a very rich man was having a party at his house. He had everything; money, a big house in Beverly Hills, girls, cars, planes; anything he wanted. The guy was also a little eccentric, and he had filled his pool with crocodiles. So there he was, hanging out with his friends all standing around and…
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I don't understand why I am feeling this way!
I was diagnosed with DCIS stage zero in mid November which I realize is small potatoes compared to other types of BC, None the less I had the same emotions as everyone else when we first heard those words, "you have breast cancer". I cried the rest of that day and all evening. Then I gained control, did a lot of research…
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update
I have completed 7/12 Taxol treatments. I went for #8 today but they could not do chemo because my counts were too low. I really needed a break but I wanted to keep going to get this over with. My legs ache constantly and my fingers look like I could stick a pin in them and get some relief. The bottom of my feet are…
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Ovary removal in lieu of Tamoxifen
Hi everyone! I have been on this dreaded drug 9 months now and absolutely HATE it. I am talking with my gynecologist tomorrow about the possibility of having my ovaries surgically removed in lieu of Tamoxifen. My oncologist said it was "the same thing", but he didn't suggest it because of the risk of surgery. Have any of…
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What to eat and not to eat during CHEMO and RADs
Just thought I'd start a thread about this to see how many of our oncologists agree on certain things. Like the vitamins for example. Most seem to say NO until it's over. How about SUGAR? Coffee? Antioxidants? ect.... Mine says to eat anything NOW to stay healthy and keep up my weight, but AFTER chemo to load up on the…
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Drains are History!
Whew! Finally got my 2 drains out yesterday after 15 days and the shower was nice this morning! I actually feel so much better without them. I did sort of hate the little sting when they came out...Oh and I was not for-warned of how the expander is filled-it was the biggest needle I have ever seen, lucky I only felt a…
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Hallo uit Nederlands!!!! (Hello from Holland!)
Nu is de dag voor het Nieuw Jaar. Tweede dag geleden, dar was zo veel sneeuw gevallend! Nu, alles is wit! (Translation: "Now it is the day before New Years. 2 days ago, there was alot of snow falling. Now, everything is white!" my dutch is not perfect, but I try..lol) Picture a Southern Californian outside, all bundled up,…
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A little ACS fan letter
I just wanted to share that I received a call today, out of the blue, from a staff member at my local ACS chapter, just wanting to ask how I'm doing. The woman who called is a 20-year breast cancer survivor, and was such a warm, encouraging person to talk to -- we had the most enjoyable conversation. I've never directly…
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Bone scan
Have a full body bone scan ordered for Tuesday. Oncologist is ordering it because of all the leg and back pain I have been having. Has anyone else had one of these scans?
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DMC's Daughter....Responding to the Elfin Chin Posts
Dear friends of my mom (dmc_emmy), I have read all of the posts of those who wrote in response to the passing of my little Elfin Chin. I am so so very appreciative of your kind words and they are reassuring. Elfin Chin was a very special part of my life, as I had him since I was 13 (I am now 22)--almost half my life. We…
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Happy New Year
Wanted to take the time to wish all of wonderful ladies a "brighter" New Year. This has been a wonderful support to me and I'm so blessed to have all of you to turn too when I have quesitons, or just need some moral support...THANKS! Happy New Year
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I Just Want To Wish All Of You A Very Healthy & Happy New Year!
I pray for all of us to have a healthy 2010! What more could we want???? Well, maybe for my tail to slow down so that I don't get another stiff neck. lol Sue :)
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HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE!!!!!!!!
I JUST WANTED TO WISH EVERYONE A HAPPY NEW YEAR!! I HAVENT BEEN ABLE TO GET ON CHAT DONT KNOW IF ANYONE ELSE HAS BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS BUT I KNOW IT HAPPENS FROM TIME TO TIME. SO I POSTED THIS TO LET YOU ALL KNOW I MISS YOU ALL HOPE TO CHAT SOON!! HAVE A SAFE & HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!! HUGGGGGSS TO ALL!!! BRENDA
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MY NEW HAT
I went to Physical Therapy today for the lymphedema and the spasms it causes to my shoulder and hand. I have gone to this same PT site for several years now. Today they had a gal there making balloon creations to celebrate the incoming new year and to usher out a decade. The receptionist was wearing what I considered to be…
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You are all angels
I just wanted to tell all of you how much your support means to me. I feel blessed to have found you. Sometimes I read posts and feel comfort, sometimes I read posts and get terrified. I suppose that is because I have yet to begin my chemo. I read posts and often feel bad because I dont know what to say, but stay strong. I…
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Surgery update
Hi, had my surgery yesterday and it went fine. The 4 needle sticks in nuclear med were like slight bee stings, they don't give you a numbing med for it. Surgery took about 3 hours since I had an expander put in. I have 2 drains which I drain myself. They found some cancer cells in one of my lmph nodes and I believe they…
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Changing font and color ...
Changing font and color ...How do you do this ???
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mastectomy bra
Will be having a single mastectomy after meeting with my surgeon on Monday. Some of you talk about a special bra after surgery and shirts that button down the front. What is the reason for this?? Will I not be able to put on my own clothes?? That is scary!!!!! Where do I get these items if I need them?? Thanks and…
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Update
Hello Everyone: I hope you had a Merry Christmas. I have not posted in a while. I have been doing Taxol chemo every week and working and have been unable to get on to post. Taxol makes me very tired and all I do is sleep and lie down when I am not working. I had a really bad yeast infection under my breasts and in my…
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I love this board...
I love this board. It has certainly helped me get thru the past few weeks of waiting and wondering. All of you have been a blessing to me, answering questions before I even think of them. Thank all of you for all the information. Your stories are amazing and give hope to anyone reading them. I have just started this…
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Surgery Tuesday
On Tuesday, I am having my fourth (lumpectomy, bilateral mastectomy with immediate DIEP reconstruction, D&C and now reconstruction tune-ups) surgery in 2009. I'm then planning that 2010 will be smooth sailing. Actually, I'm hoping to live long and have no more surgeries, ever. I'll have one breast reduced to match the…
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Scheduled surgery today!!
Hi everyone...my mammo and ultrasound all came back good! No signs of spreading..so relieved. Surgery is on the 14th!
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Nerve pain
I am now 3 weeks post re-excision of my (R)breast (and all lymph nodes removed) and have burning pain down the inside of my right arm. I know this is nerve pain from damage done when all the nodes were removed, but does anyone know about how long this lasts? I massage it and use a washcloth to rub the skin, like my surgeon…
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trying to stay positive
I am going to be having a bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction in a couple of weeks. I have been told that I have Ductal carcinoma in situ. I can't get the nagging thought out of my head that it could be more....that the final pathology will be worse. Any ideas how I can stay calm about this? I won't know for several…
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Treatment plan from Med Oncol
Okay, I had my first Med Oncologist visit yesterday. This is the plan Chemo Cocktail will be Taxotere and Carboplatin and Herceptin every three weeks. the Herceptin every week until done with the other two T and C. Then hercpetin every three weeks for a year. Then Radiation for seven weeks then the post menopausal drug for…
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Has anyone experienced this?
I finished chemo and will now be starting radiation. Just wondering the side effects anyone has experienced and also, this may sound strange...but my Rad oncologist said my breast will shrink. Did anyone have this problem and if so was it considerably noticable?
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Trpile negative/APOCRIN
This is a very specific and rare type of breast cancer I am asking about so I would like to politely ask that I only receive responses from people who have this same type. There is a great deal of information on triple negative and hormone receptive breast cancer but my diagnosis is about 1 in 1000-2000. As a result, there…
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I am almost done with rads.what is this sadness about?
Hi everyone,I have my 5 boost treatments to do then done with that part of it.I will be taking the Cancer pill for 5yrs.I guess I thought wow I am done with bc.As silly as it sounds,but I have relized today that I will never really be done with it.And that same person that I was don,t really exsist anymore.It changes our…
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off subject
how do you create the different fonts, scrolling hearts, etc. in your posts?
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Surgery
Hey ladies just wanted to say I hope everyone had an amaizing holiday! I am having my bi-later mast/recon on Monday morning and I am super nervous! I would just looooooove to have some positive vibes and prayers thrown in my direction, because it always helps. Also, if anyone has and tips or advice for me that will help…