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Breast Cancer

 

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• Masectomy 12/4

  Well, I have my masectomy on Friday, Dec. 4th and I'm scared. I am only having the right breast done because my insurance company won't pay for bilateral because their is no cancer in my left breast. …

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  Started by Reikigemgirl

  Most recent by taleena

  Dec 7, 2009

  Breast Cancer
• A Twist On "What Cancer Cannot Do"

  What Cancer Cannot Do Cancer is so limited, ♥Yet In All These Things♥ It cannot cripple love, it cannot ♥We Are More Than Conquerors Through)♥ Shatter hope, ♥Him Who Loves Us♥ It cannot corrode faith,…

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  Started by RE

  Most recent by taleena

  Dec 7, 2009

  Breast Cancer
• out of the loop

  I feel so disoriented. I have been out of the loop for the last few weeks. Firstly, because my internet has not been working. Then life kicked in big time. The list is endless. A few highlights. My da…

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  Started by always

  Most recent by taleena

  Dec 7, 2009

  Breast Cancer
• I am new here.

  I am brand new to this CSN site. I was diagnosed with DCIS in my left breast a year ago. I have had 2 lumpectomies and radiation (mammosite). I went in October for my 1st mammogram since. At first I w…

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  Started by pamelakara

  Most recent by shortscake

  Dec 7, 2009

  Breast Cancer
• 1 chemo left ya hoo

  what a nice feeling. that the next one i do will be the last.and i think back how scared i was.the things that helped me, is asking god for strength,and taking negative people out of my life.and this …

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  Started by xskeetshooter

  Most recent by Ritzy

  Dec 7, 2009

  Breast Cancer
• Is There Anyone Here That is NOT Taking Hormone Therapy?

  I was just wondering if some of you bc survivors have decided to not take tamoxifen or any of the other hormone therapy pills that are prescribed for our treatment, if we are ER and PR+. And, if you a…

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  60 comments

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  Started by Ritzy

  Most recent by New Flower

  Dec 7, 2009

  Breast Cancer
• Beautiful Ornament Arrived

  Dear Monica, I received the beautiful "Frostie" Waterford ornament yesterday, and wanted to let everyone know that "I got mine". What a fun thing to do, and a reminder each year of what we have been t…

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  Started by creampuff91344

  Most recent by Kristin N

  Dec 7, 2009

  Breast Cancer
• Is anyone taking Femara after 5 years on tamoxifen

  I will complete 5 years on tamoxifen in February 2010. Next week we are meeting with my oncologist to discuss whether or not to take Femara after tamoxifen. Researching it shows lots of side effects a…

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  9 comments

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  Started by AmyBH

  Most recent by DianeBC

  Dec 7, 2009

  Breast Cancer
• OK! Enough already!

  You all know I got a new 'Puppy' 3 weeks ago.... well I got her home and she silently and stealthily stole 4 pork chops off the top of the oven....Then sat there looking totally innocent (Yeah, And HU…

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  8 comments

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  Started by tasha_111

  Most recent by Jadie

  Dec 7, 2009

  Breast Cancer
• BarbieBarb43 newbie needs help

  This gal needs our help so I am moving her post to a new thread, since she posted at the bottom of an old one. Connie hello, i'm very new to this new hello, i'm very new to this type of communication.…

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  10 comments

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  Started by crselby

  Most recent by chickad52

  Dec 7, 2009

  Breast Cancer
• Tiger Woods' Family Christmas Photograph

  On my expressions page... I laughed myself stupid when I got this all the was from South Sfrica.............. LOLOL Jxxxx

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  Started by tasha_111

  Most recent by meena1

  Dec 6, 2009

  Breast Cancer
• tamoxifen

  i went to my dr in november to start me on tamoxifen he wants me to start it jan 1, he said he wants me to enjoy the holidays before i start taking it . im just wondering if anyone that has taken it c…

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  Started by teresa41

  Most recent by jnl

  Dec 6, 2009

  Breast Cancer
• breast cancer and thyroid

  Has anyone had thyroid problems while being treated for breast cancer? I now have an enlarged thyroid, and 2 nodules! I am wondering if arimidex has anything to do with it.

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  Started by lizzie17

  Most recent by CR1954

  Dec 6, 2009

  Breast Cancer
• ORNAMENT ON ITS WAY!!!

  I just sent out my ornament today so it shall reach that special someone sometime this week.

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  Started by Vonn

  Dec 6, 2009

  Breast Cancer
• side effects ...:(

  Hi everyone , just a few questions....I am 10 days post chemo,,felt great the 1st 3 days thwn wham!!! the big "d" now under control...sore mouth ... faithfully doing mout wash after every meal and bed…

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  11 comments

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  Started by newbiefromcananda

  Most recent by Lindsay82

  Dec 6, 2009

  Breast Cancer
• Anyone taking zometa for bone mets?? Reduced ejection fraction with herceptin

  Hi everyone I started zometa yesterday iv as part of a clinical trial to prevent bone mets for women who may be at risk for it and I have been funky all day today...really tired, achy, headache, a lit…

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  7 comments

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  Started by mlmjt1

  Most recent by marywest

  Dec 6, 2009

  Breast Cancer
• Chemo Chicks - Update .. Milestones, or treatments for December 2009

  Hello my fellow breast cancer Warriors .. It's been a wild ride for me these past 4 weeks .. But, I am here just started by 5th chemo cycle earlier today .. and I am fighting to finish my treatment pl…

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  17 comments

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  Started by VickiSam

  Most recent by Cat64

  Dec 6, 2009

  Breast Cancer
• oncotype test

  my wife was dx estrogen positive initially, 2.4 tumor, lymph nodes were clear 15 of 15 in the path report after mestectomy, [she had a suspect lymph node during an axilla mri, they did a biopsy prior …

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  5 comments

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  Started by MCJ

  Most recent by New Flower

  Dec 6, 2009

  Breast Cancer
• Nodes/BRAC1 Negative - Rads begin next week!

  Great news from the sentinel node biopsy I had on 25 Nov...nodes negative! My rad onc doc suggest BRAC test as I don't have any fam history and new diagnosis of bc. It was also negative! Thought possi…

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  4 comments

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  Started by jbug

  Most recent by DianeBC

  Dec 6, 2009

  Breast Cancer
• Gynecological care while taking Tamoxifen

  I posted something like this a few months ago, but there are lots of new people considering taking Tamoxifen, so I thought that I'd repeat, since I feel very strongly about this topic. I would like to…

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  7 comments

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  Started by jk1952

  Most recent by jnl

  Dec 6, 2009

  Breast Cancer
• I got mine!!!

  I received my beautiful ornament too. It's a one-of-a-kind crystal ball with turquoise shapes on it. I'm hoping to get my tree this weekend and give this very special ornament a very special prominent…

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  2 comments

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  Started by MyTurnNow

  Most recent by chenheart

  Dec 6, 2009

  Breast Cancer
• GREAT use for Lint Roller

  You know that pesky little cling-on stuble you get when you buzz your head, well I tried my Lint Roller on them and those that are loose came right out. I think I will roll my head every day until it …

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  11 comments

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  Started by BlownAway60

  Most recent by Cat64

  Dec 6, 2009

  Breast Cancer
• Need some creative advise

  We started our team for the Relay and the theme they have chosen is Birthdays. So they want all of us to go with that theme. I have little imagination. Any ideas???? Thanks and hugs jolene

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  10 comments

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  Started by jolenew

  Most recent by chenheart

  Dec 6, 2009

  Breast Cancer
• Heartburn from hell with 1st chemo

  Tired but the heartburn just about killed me. Anybody have a good cure for heartburn?

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  13 comments

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  Started by sweetvickid

  Most recent by Gloria09

  Dec 5, 2009

  Breast Cancer
• 

  Can't Do MammoSite After All!! ARRGHGHG!

  ARRRGHGHGGH!! I'm grouchy now! The radiation oncologist just called me. The CT Scan they did yesterday shows that the balloon is VERY close to my underlying rib--too close for his or, after discussing…

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  3 comments

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  Started by LadyParvati

  Most recent by crselby

  Dec 5, 2009

  Breast Cancer
• 

  16 Reasons Why Alcohol Should Be Served At Work...

  1. It's an incentive to show up. 2. It leads to more honest communications. 3. It reduces complaints about low pay 4. Employees tell management what they think, not what they want to hear. 5. It encou…

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  15 comments

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  Started by tommaseena

  Most recent by DebbyM

  Dec 5, 2009

  Breast Cancer
• 

  Change in breast post-lymph node dissection surgery

  OK, somewhat personal question time. I had a complete lymph node dissection of the lymph nodes under my right arm on 1 September. The lymph nodes were removed due to recurrent malignant melanoma, not …

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  3 comments

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  Started by Dobermom

  Most recent by mlmjt1

  Dec 5, 2009

  Breast Cancer
• MY GRAND KIDS

  Just sharing, my daughter had a mini photo shoot with her little family, if you would like to see the pics that are posted go to: http://whitneyramirezphotography.wordpress.com/ They are the Monte fam…

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  Started by RE

  Most recent by tommaseena

  Dec 5, 2009

  Breast Cancer
• 

  how can I tell my Mom

  Every time my Mom´s treatment date approaches my Mom gets extremely anxious and irritable, anything don´t matter how small the issue is will make her worry sick. She is taking her treatment far from w…

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  10 comments

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  Started by mcsessions

  Most recent by mcsessions

  Dec 5, 2009

  Breast Cancer
• 

  How to keep track of your posts and those you respond to ...

  I'm addicted to this site. You gals have given me the most comfort of all since I was diagnosed with DCIS in November. I continue to receive such great support and offered what I can to others. There …

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  7 comments

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  Started by Gloria09

  Most recent by Sunrae

  Dec 5, 2009

  Breast Cancer