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Mom Diagnosed Christmas Eve ... Questions about Doctors
Hello. My mom got the call on Christmas Eve that she had breast cancer. Her brain went blank when she heard cancer so we only have sketchy details for now. What I got out of her was that she had invasive in situ breast cancer. I don't know how in situ and invasive can be used together, but that is not my main question. She…
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Drain NOT coming out before Christmas
I am disappointed! My drain is not going to come out before Christmas. I was really hoping that it would. It is so hard to sit when there is so much to do! Any suggestions as to how I can slow down the drain . . . one day I'm close to 30cc, the next day I'm back at 50cc!
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Merry Christmas!!
I’m dreaming of a non-pink Christmas, Just like the ones I use to know Where my breasts didn’t betray me, And my mammograms were all okay And the New Year ahead was all aglow! I’m dreaming of a non-pink Christmas For every sister here I meet May their days be healthy and free from strife, And may breast cancer be gone…
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buzzed head
Here is my new pic with my buzzes head sorry its so dark.
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Happy belated birthday, Maize, one day late
I was just scanning the older chats and remembered the birthday one that was started. Hope you had a wonderful day yesterday and I wish you a peaceful Christmas today. Take care. Marilyn
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Holiday Greetings
I hope that everyone is having a nice Christmas; eating lots of high calorie, delicious, fattening food and treats; and got the gifts or at least one of the gifts they wanted. Most importantly, I hope everyone is healthy for this one day to enjoy it with family and friends. I almost lost my mother this year and so this…
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Advanced warning, New challenge coming after New Years
Advanced warning, New challenge coming after New Years. So start thinking now where those pictures are. This one should be good for a few dozen laughs. You see I got to thinking (I heard that oh no Mooppy) Anyway I have noticed that a good many of us were teenagers in the 70's soooo....... Lets see all those Farrah Fawcett…
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MERRY CHRISTMAS 2 - AND HAPPY NEW YEAR
I know I've been lax about being online lately, with the visit of my brother, his daughter and grandson, and taking care of Mom. Its been hectic and wonderful and I absolutely fell in love with my new Great Nephew. I will post the picture of him seeing snow for the first time (we got 18" in my deck) is priceless. I wish…
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My family picture
I finally figured out how to post my picture. Anyway this is my happy family from last Christmas. Just making sure it goes through.
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Wishing
everyone on the site a "Very Merry Christmas" Hugs to all, Diane
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Holiday eating tips
1. Avoid carrot sticks. Anyone who puts carrots on a holiday buffet table knows nothing of the Holiday spirit. In fact, if you see carrots, leave immediately. Go next door, where they're serving rum balls. 2. Drink as much eggnog as you can. And quickly. It's rare.. You cannot find it any other time of year but now. So…
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Help - blood clots or not
I woke up yesterday morning and my left calve hurt. I had surgery 2 weeks ago and had it wrapped in a heating pad when my husband asked me why I had done that. When I told him that it hurt he asked me if I thought it might be a blood clot I froze I have been sitting a lot not to mention taking naps. I know that I should…
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? about Sentinal LN Biopsy after the fact
Ok-I'll admit, I have been overdoing it with my left arm since my surgery on 11/30! Isn't that the first step? Admitting I have a problem? lol Today after some last-minute shopping, my arm pit area was more sore than usual. So, I felt around under there & there is a "ball" in that area. Is this normal? Or does that mean I…
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Pain in my port area.............hellp!!
I had my port put in last Wednesday and today I went in they flushed it and and drew some blood. About three hours later I was at home and took off the bandaid and there was a sharp pain like a needle poking me. I had my hubby look at it and he could not see anything. So I went to sit down and I felt like a dozen needles…
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breast scar
My scar from my breast removal got real real and had fever in it. Got back into the doc. they did ultrasound on the left side notice 2 spots. They did a biospy one came back neg. & the other came back postive. Had a petscan today will wait for the result on Mon. Keep good thoughts.
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Seeing Medical Onco Monday
Just wondering how long after the actual Chemo treatment do the side effects come? How long do the side effects last? I have heard they start 2 to 3 days after treatment to 6 to 7 days after treatment. Is it constant? Just nervous about what type of chemo and if I will be able to work. some of the side effects I've read…
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2 different opions..soo confused
Hi again. I hope everyone is having a wonderful Christmas and New Years. Just curious, One oncologist told me chemo for 4 months and one told me 5 months. So how do I know who is right. One is a cancer hospital only and one is not. Should that make a difference. I really don't want to go to a third. This is costing a…
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How do I hang on?
Just got the news yesterday. Cancer! How do you NOT think about it 24/7?
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New here and worried.
I have been reading everyone's emails since November, but have never introduced myself. I really wish I would have found this site sooner. I am 63 years old and was diagnosed with bc in July of 2009, had 5 treatments of chemotherapy,a lumpectomy in Dec. and next is radiation. I, like Megan, have found myself dwelling on…
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Good news yesterday!
I got wonderful news yesterday. The pathology report from my bilateral mastectomy with lymph node sampling (& tissue expanders)came back yesterday and we met with the surgeon. All lymph nodes were clear, left breast clear and right breast with only DCIS (lots)--no invasion. No chemo, radiation or tamoxifen recommended!!!!…
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Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New year.
I pray all us sisters in pink have a wonderful healthy New year and Merry christmas.Love and Prayers.(Pat).
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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…