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Dear Sweet Sister in Pink!
Dearest Sisters in Pink, Wishing you all a Merry Christmas, Happy Chanuka, and a tremendous New Year! I may not write all that often, but know that you are in my heart and in my thoughts. God bless you and yours this holiday season. My best to you all always! Love, Bella Luna
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MERRY CHRISTMAS
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU HUG CLARA
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82-year 'young' mom and double mastectomy
My sister and I would appreciate any thoughts you have about our 82-year old mother wanting to go the double mastectomy route for stage one cancer in the 'other' breast, rather than having a lumpectomy and radiation, etc. done, as she did last year for a pre-cancerous growth in the 'first' breast. We are concerned about…
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soy foods study
http://sitemason.vanderbilt.edu/myvu/news/2009/12/14/soy-food-linked-to-decreased-risk-of-breast-cancer-recurrence-and-death.102305 This is a link to a recently published study on soy foods and breast cancer recurrence. Thought some might be interested, what to eat during and after treatment is certainly bothering me!…
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My last radiation is tomorrow!!
I just wanted to share that my last radiation appointment is tomorrow! It's been a long journey with surgeries, chemo and 33 radiation treatments but I made it! I've learned so much from all my sisters in pink and wish you all much joy, peace, health and happiness in 2010! Love, Patti
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This isn't a bc question, but, does anyone know?
I have had a stiff neck for several days now and can't seem to get rid of it. I have taken Ibuprofen, Advil and Excedrin. Anyone else have any ideas of how I can get rid of it? And why I even have the darn thing for so long? I thought maybe I have been sleeping weird, which it could be I guess. I have had so much on my…
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Please say a prayer
One of my childhood friends, Robin, is going in for hysterectomy tomorrow. We both went through breast cancer this summer. She has had lumpectomy, another surgery to take more tissue samples, the 5 day rad treatment and now they have found a mass on one of her ovaries. I pray that the outcome will be no more cancer for…
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Today is KMSMclaughlin's Birthday
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR KMS HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! AND MANY MORE...!!! HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY!! ♥ Cathy
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A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR OWN CHRISTMAS GIRL
Sue: You have much to celebrate this year. We've come a long way and crossed many hurdles that were thrown in our path. Yet, we survived. It just goes to prove how resilient we the pink warriors are. May we all be here to celebrate many Christmases and many birthdays together in cyber space. I hope you have a wonderful day…
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We made it!!! And Holland was waiting in her snowy white coat!!!!!
YEA!!!! You guys remember my tales of being bumped to Business Class the last 2 trips from LA to Amsterdam, right? Well, it happened again!!! We got the 'big' seats... Seemed that there were so few business class people, and so many coach passengers, plus horses (I LOVE the idea of a flying horse...lol!) that the plane…
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The RAD B"S Rock Chicago
The RAD B"S Rock Chicago The RAD B'S threw a suprise concert in Chicago Christmas night in honor of there Human Resouce Manager Susan aka Christmass Girl. This up and coming band rocked the city like it has never been rocked before. The lead singer's vocals went form soothing in one song to rock you hard in the next.The…
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Back on line but with sad news
No more sneaking to read and post from my office computer or going to my kid's houses and just to use their internet and not visiting. It's going to take me awhile to catch completely up. I want to thank those of you who kept me in your prayers the past couple weeks. My wonderful, compassionate father lost his battle with…
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TRAM reconstruction
Does anyone know how much fat is necessary to perform a TRAM reconstruction? I am looking into that procedure as an option after mastectomy for DCIS. Some have said that I may not have enough fat in my belly. How much do I have to be able to pinch to be a candidate for this procedure?
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Hi everyone,I am so very happy.I know you don,t mind.
Their may be an end to this after all.My Dr. says 5 more Radiation treatments and 5 boosters.I am so happy.As you know it has been a long drug out thing with surgery twice,chemo and radiation.And alot of you have been on this journey with me.Thank you so much.I love you all.Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.(Pat).
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The bus leaves for Cancertown on the 28th and this time I'm not on it
Yep it's true I refuse to get on that bus. Actually I have a question about RADs. I've finished 28 whole breast and am pretty burnt and a bit tired. I am scheduled for 5 boosters which I will finish (God willing) on the 28th of December. What can I expect from the boosts will they make me more tired or will I feel about…
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You know something, I missed all of you a LOT! Nice to be back on the board again!
I don't know if anyone noticed ( sniff sniff ) but I have been off the board for several weeks. I was off honestly because it was getting to me. I love this board and I love all of you. I have received and I hope given a lot of support and encouragement here. I love the good news, and, I tried to say something positive and…
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My Mammo and Ultra are CLEAN!
Hi everyone! I am so happy! My mammogram and the ultrasound were all clean! Nothing is wrong, no signs of cancer, no suspicious areas, nothing, but, what should be there. lol Omg, what a relief. I had myself so upset that I was literally sick at my stomach yesterday. My poor husband had to keep stopping the car on the way…
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stress doubled??.. and going thru chemo :(
I have my parents staying here , with me , my husband and 3 kids .... it has been a god send having my parents here to help out but everyone is getting on each others nerves..... I am going crazy... I know I am not the only one at home dealing with this but I am dealing with it and going through cancer!!! I am so sorry to…
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Graduated from RADS this morning!!!
I finished my 34th radiation treatment this morning, just in time for Christmas. I am so happy and lucky to have gotten through my treatments, chemo and radiation, with minimal side effects. I feel very happy to be through, but it's bittersweet at the sane time. I'm not going to go there, instead I'll just enjoy being…
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Venting Blog
It's been a while since I've been on the boards. I had a recurrance of bc after 5 years and the second whirlwind occured. I was supposed to have radiation and hormone therapy. I ended up having surgery again on July 31st. They removed most of my sternum and part of my 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th ribs on my right side. I had…
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Wishing all of the special ladies online a wonderful Christmas & a Healthy & Sparkling New Year 2010. God bless all of you. Much Love, Alessia
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Anyone know where I can get a compression sleeve?
I am going to need one since Im having a lymphnode dissection...flying in Feb. I am in a major metro area. Do I need to order one from some where? Get one fit for me? Can I get at a walgreens, CVS?? Ive ready I can get a script from my doc?
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Just Hello
Having a tough time this Christmas for some reason. 10 years out for me this year - I was diagnosed in 1999. So far so good. But it's still there...you know??? In reading some of the posts on here, I realize that I am not alone. You have been through what I went through. I have tried to fight my feelings about Cancer alone…
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Post surgery pathology report
I had a lumpectomy on Thurs and I received the pathology report from the surgeon's office today. Thank God the report did not show anything new or unexpected. The dx remained insiti ductal carcinoma stage 2. The margins are clear but the surgeon felt that one side margin was too close so he wants to go back in and remove a…
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C-section scars with TRAM
Does anyone have any experience with this? I have a nasty C-section scar due to excess cauterization to control bleeding after the birth of my second child. How much might this interfere with the possibility of having the TRAM procedure?
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To Chenheart
Hi Chenheart, I wanted to thank you for the nice card. Sorry it took me so long to reply, but I've been to the hospital twice since I got it. Once for an infected PICC line, and once for being "a couple of quarts low" on blood. Had to have a transfusion. What fun. Anyway, I was pleasantly surprised to get a card from you,…
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How many on here are from Oklahoma?
Just wondering how many okies are on here with me? I hope you enjoyed the White Christmas we were given. I hated that all my family was not able to make it to my house but I had my kids with me and one sister and her kids were able to get here. It was a very good Christmas Day! Blessings, Angel
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Pat P and the return of my fingers after having "Chemo Fingers"
Hey everyone. I have been trying to figure out how to navagate this board, not having a lot of luck. Anyway, I have been trying to find out how to send Pat P. a note privately, but can't figure it out. So, Pat and everyone else reading this, Thank you for your note. It really brightened my day and I am so delighted that…
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question about rads
I will be starting rads in january and am wondering if I am going to have to raise both arms or just the side being radiated? I have a large open wound under my other arm that is taking forever to heal after surgery. I have had 4 subsequent surgeries (revisions) and the surgeons have decided to try and let the tissue heal…
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MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS
I am wishing all of you wonderful bc sisters a very Merry Christmas. I also wish for each and everyone of you a Healthy and Happy New Year! And, Happy Birthday to Jesus. I hope that this doesn't offend anyone, but, that is the true meaning of Christmas, at least to my family. Peace and Joy To All Of You! ♠♣ Christmas Susie…