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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…
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Merry Christmas Eve Eve
My mom and I always wish one another Merry Christmas Eve Eve the day before the 24th; its sort of our way to put a relaxing tone to the begining of all the hussle and bustle that will begin tomorrow. I wanted to wish all of you a wonderful holiday season, one filled with love, joy and wonderful memories that will last a…
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White Boxing Day?
It's just started here in Canada (Or is it Cambodia :) > ? ) I see on the news that some have tons of the horrible white stuff? Hope everyone is warm, comfortable, Home and Fed (Not to mention the booze) Hugz to u all Jxxxxxxx
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Stuck in a Blizzard on Christmas Eve!!
Yes my State of Oklahoma was hit with a blizzard!! I work 2 miles from my house and it took me over 30 min to get home!!! people were getting stuck in the driving lanes!! I saw one lady get out and kick her tire!! I got stuck in my drive way!! but thank God I made it that far!! Also my cable and internet was down AND I was…
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CHRISTMAS COOKIES.
OK, ladies lets break out the cookie recipes. I love to make christmas cookies to give away to friends and family. Do you have a special or favorite you'd like to share? Hugs, Diane CREAM CHEESE SUGAR COOKIES 1 CUP SUGAR 1 CUP BUTTER , SOFTENED 1-3OZ.PKG. CREAM CHEESE, SOFTENED 1/2 TSP.SALT 1/2 TSP ALMOND EXTRACT 1/2 TSP.…
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Emla Cream
Ok, I never used this before. I'm going for my 4th treatment tomorrow, but last time I went, I got a nurse that hurt me when putting the IV into my port. It never hurt before, not even in the least. She suggested I get my Onc to prescribe Emla cream (I suggested I not have her as my nurse, lol). But to be on the safe side,…
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Two wonderful letters today
I got two letters today from the hospital that I go to for my treatment and they have a fund to help patients who make regular monthly payments which I have done since March and the money that they awarded me to the two accounts that I have has cut my balance on those accounts in half. Now that is a wonderful present at…
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Home from hospital
I had my mastectomy and TRAM flap reconstruction on Friday the 11th. Things went pretty well except for not enough stitches in my belly button and bled all night - needed transfusion by next day. Came home Wed. night. I do have one question - how long before I can stand up straigt? I feel like an old woman all hunched over…
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What's Cooking?... Christmas Dinner/Lunch?
OK, I just had to start this one off, as most of you already know, I am hardly a 'Domestic Goddess' lol (If it ain't boil in the bag or microwave forget it). Sooooooooo What do all you Americans (and others) have on Christmas day for the main meal? I'm doing Roast leg of Lamb with Rosemary. A huge heap of mashed tates (so…
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Waiting on doc to call with date of mastectomy -- very anxious.
My husband and I have decided that I'm going to have a bilateral mastectomy with immediate reconstruction. While I know this is the right choice for me, I have been so anxious today waiting for his office to call me with the exact date of surgery. I'm at work trying to keep busy, but I have my cell phone in front of me and…
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2 lumpectomys???
Has anyone here chosen to have a lumpectomy in each breast (found one right after the other)and happy with their decision, as opposed to double mastectomy. I am still waiting for the results of my gene test, had one lumpectomy a few weeks ago, and don't know what to do now. I am sorry that I continue to pose similar…
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blame
Hello and how is everyone? I was just wondering is everything being blame on chemo, the reason i ask is that on Monday i had a chemo appt and was asking the doctor a few questions and all he could say to every question was it was from chemo,over the weekend i was having pain were my port is its because of the chemo,feet…
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Such a bad day!
I am new to the site, and I guess I just need to vent. I was diagnosed with kidney cancer this year and had a nephrectomy in July. One kidney removed. Now it's breast cancer. My 1st lumpectomy was in November, my 2nd a week ago. Found out today the margins still aren't clean. Being told to go back for a mastectomy. I just…
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Officially Joined the RAD B's
Sorry I have been away for a few weeks. I started radiation therapy three weeks ago and things have been crazy. You know, you run to work and you run at work all day and then you have to run to get zapped. I can't tell if the running every day or the radiation therapy is what's making me so tired. I have completed 14 of my…
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trouble healing after surgery
I had a double mastectomy nov 20 and have had 2 revisions already.Has anyone else had trouble?I did have chemo first which is why the drs think i am having so many issues healing. I am getting depressed and just down because I feel so bad still. Any advice?? thanks monica
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"Im a-leavin on a jet plane" (well, almost...lol):
So, as you all are enjoying one last piece of pie, think of me fighting with the porter, ticket agent, and security at LAX!!!!! I have posted a pic on my expressions page of what I have been working on for the last 3 months!!!!! It is a felt stocking for my 'little' (almost 30) step daughter. Last Christmas, she spied my…
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good news
Hello everyone hope everyone had a good day? I went to see my surgeon to day and he told me that my tumor has gotten smaller so i guess my chemo is working and all i am going though with it is worth it. also went to day and had my hair buzz off at a barber shop had a guy to tell me that i look hot with no hair...lol...hot…
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the issue of weight
I need to lose 40 pounds, and am having such difficulty. Any new ideas out there? I have tried WW, and other diets. Right now, I was just diagnosed with sleep apnea, my thyroid is enlarged and the opening in my throat is narrowing. Thanks.
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okay... seriously is anyone else having these problems with people....
Now today tops all the stupid things people have said/ or done to me... Today I get an email from a acquaintance of mine... and its an OBITUARY... of some 41 year old woman who has passed away from BREAST CANCER... I DON'T EVEN KNOW THE WOMAN... what was the point of sending this to me.. does she really think I need a…
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Storm/Blizzard
Anyone being hit by the storm/blizzard yet? We're under 'Winter Weather Advisory' until 5 pm on Christmas Day. Plans are to go to Deadwood for Christmas dinner (and some gambling) but don't know if roads will allow that - oh well guess we'll just go on Sat. if we have to. I just got a call from CCI telling me to be sure…