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winston churchill.....
If your going through hell.... keep going... Winston Churchill....could he have said it any better....xxxooo Lisa
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My daughter has H1N1
As if being on chemo isn't enough, my 8 year old just tested positive for the H1N1. Thank God she already had the shot or she could be much worse than she currently is. Anyway, I am trying to be careful: lots of hand sanitizer, letting hubby handle the "vomit patrol", etc. HOWEVER, I was a little surprised when my…
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anyone else taking FEC for chemo?fluorouracil,epirubicin, cyclophosphamide, folloed by docetaxel, t
hi I haven't started chemo yet but this will be my "cocktail" sounds so scary :(
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Cancer Funk
We all agree that all parts of this cancer journey are difficult; so what are some things you do or have done to get past the really bad times. I think I sit around too much waiting for me to miraculously feel better. Or maybe I should just allow myself to feel bad and chill...I don't know!?
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This is Amazing!
Did anyone else see or read about this? Unbelievable, but wonderful, I think. Is it for real? http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2009/nov/12/mastectomy-regrow-breasts-trial Breast regrowth procedure trialled for mastectomy patients Human trials to begin of surgical treatment that could allow women to regrow their breasts…
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Casey Update
Several of you have PM'ed me to find out how Casey is doing, and I wanted to pass along the following: Casey was dismissed from Texas Children's Hospital yesterday,and has spent more than half his life in one hospital or another. They have run many tests, and still have an MRI to do before they will determine a prognosis.…
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Phase 2 of my reconstruction was done yesterday
It was an outpatient surgery, so we went in at 7am and got home at 5pm. It all went well, except they gave me Keflex through the IV and I get very sick with that. Started puking on the way home and haven't stopped yet. Hopefully it will soon, because I can't take any pain pills, they just come right back out. Not able to…
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Hi Chen
I was in Florida for a long weekend and havent been on in a several days. I would love to get involved with the ornament exchange if I still can. If I cant, I will understand...great idea by the way!!! Thanks Linda t
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Stage 1 breast cancer
Has anyone done a regional anaesthetic called paravertabral? Also a pain releiver calledtramadol? I've read that these are safer than general anaesthetic and morphine.
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ROLL CALL: Friday the 13th weekend plans?!
Although it's supposed to be beautiful this weekend, it is raining and cold right now in DC. Just had my 3-month oncology check-up and blood draw, so that's out of the way. This weekend will probably be pretty quiet for us. Tonight we'll probably just grab a bite to eat. I'm planning to peruse the Going Out section of the…
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Thanksgiving recipes
I know it's last minute, but do any of you have any special recipes you'd like to share that is a family tradition?
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In a slump today
Hi all my new favorite friends! This is my chemo weekend. I had my 2nd treatment on Thursday. I like to plan it that way so that I have the weekend to recover and hopefully not miss any more time from work other than my treatment day, which is every 21 days. All of my weekends have been downers since I started my…
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Is anyone still scared?
I had surgery, rads and sometimes still get so scared. Does anyone else? I guess the fear is that it will come back. There seem to be so many just on here with recurrences that it is hard to forget. Kylez ♥
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got my name for the ornament exchange today.Ya Thanks chenheart.
I am so excited,I can not wait to find the perfect ornament.I know the one i get will have a special meaning to me on my tree when I get it.chenheart what a wonderful thing to do for all of us.Thank you.Love and Prayers.(Pat).
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Path report
Tubule formation score 3 Nuclear pleomorphism score 3 Mitotic count score 3 Estroge/progestern receptor 0% Her-2/Neu 0 Ki-67 92% Done a bit of research and don't think this bodes well. I have a lump in my right breast and a swollen lymph node on the right also. Will see the oncologist on Monday.
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One Flaw In Women
One Flaw In Women Women have strengths that amaze men..... They bear hardships and they carry burdens, but they hold happiness, love and joy. They smile when they want to scream. They sing when they want to cry. They cry when they are happy and laugh when they are nervous. They fight for what they believe in... They stand…
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Lose your fingernails?
Ok...all ready prepped that I will lose my hair. Just read a blog that talked about losing your fingernails! Is there any other wierd things that I should know about before chemo next week?
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Starting chemo the week after Thanksgiving
I have to do a P.E.T. scan this Tuseday and the Oncologist will talk with me on Friday about the results. I done the mascetomy and good with that just the chemo is scaring me. What is the first treatment like?
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FOR LC815
Linda since you liked what I said and wish to revisit it periodically I have created this just for you, to give you hope! In the upper right hand corner of this screen you should see the words "add to favorites" click there and this will be saved to your favorites where you can easily access it at anytime. JUST REMEMBER…
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Maybe you can relate
I want to fall in love. Just needed to get that out...
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PET Scan Results
Im so exited and somewhat aggrivated at the same time. Ill start with what I know is good news. My last scan showed breast lesion to be 10.5cm. This scan after 3 rounds of AC now measures 1.9cm x 2.6cm. Much smaller. They would not make a comment on my liver since I went to a different facility until they have the actual…
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Rookie could use some advice
I'm new to this site, and new to the experience. I've read all of these postings - some have frightened the fool out of me, others have provided an insight I desparately need. Ok, veterans, can you give a rookie a hand? I have been diagnosed with ILC (Invasive Lobular) and am scheduled for a bilateral mastectomy next…
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Done with rads today!
I finished rads today. I started my Tamoxifen last night - so far, so good.
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Excruciating Pain in the legs
Mom (72 and is at a Rehab Center for the past 3 weeks is now 5 minutes from my house, she was not eating or taking her meds, she lives 70 miles away) had one treatment of chemo last Friday (Cytoxan and Taxotere) . She has T2 N2 M1 Tumor Shape 3. She has been flushed, hot with NO temperature, nausea, sugar is low so meds…
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RENEWING OUR INNER SELVES
This is a blog I posted on the Expression's Gallery, I decided to post it here as well and ask where or what some of you do to renew your inner selves. Today I was sitting with my husband enjoying one of the National Parks series on PBS (we had recorded it previously.) I love this series by the way as it is our desire to…
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Started Taxol - feeling really lousy!
I did really well with the A/C treatments (4 treatments over 8 weeks). Had some fatigue, etc., but for the most part felt pretty well. On Monday I had the first of 12 Taxol treatments. I feel like I've been run over by a bus. Anyone else feel lousy with the Taxol? I wonder if it could just be the cumulative affect of…
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Declining Eyesight
Yes eyes get worse with age, but it seems my eyesight is much worse since I started chemo. My eyes are dry and crusty and I think I need a stronger pair of glasses. Has anyone else experienced this?
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Advice on Mastectomy Aftercare
I am scheduled for a bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction on Dec 5. Would those of you who have been through this procedure share with me what happens afterward? I do not know what to expect. Will I be in a lot of pain? I don't have anyone to be with me during the day once I get home and to be honest... I'm scared.…
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Anyone taking Lyrica for nerves misfiring?
My Dr. put me on Lyrica yesterday because my breast has been hurting a lot lately. If anything rubbed against me it was painful, aven my t-shirt at night. Doc said that my nerves are misifring all the time and he put me on Lyrica. Has anyone had this problem and/or been on this medicine?
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Mail call!! It wasn't me...
I just wanted to say thank you to Green Eyed Girl (Melanie) for announcing that the secret recipient of her Christmas ornament should recieve it on Friday. I had fun watching for the mailman all day like a child looking for Santa on Christmas Eve. However, even a bribe to my mailman did not produce any results! So, all I…