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Lola - How's it Going?
How did the weekend go? And the neulasta - not a big deal, right? It's been easier than I had feared! Hope the same for you. I am off to a naturalist to see what kind of immune support they can offer! Check in with you all later! Lori
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chat
i am a four year suvivor take one day at atime talk to family and friends helps a lot
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chat
i am a four year suvivor take one day at atime talk to family and friends helps a lot
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made it thru taxol
was so afraid of reaction, but didnt have any. thank god. 3 more to go then finished chemo,
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Potato prostitute
Two little potatoes are standing on the street corner. One is a prostitute. How can you tell which one is the prostitute? You're gonna love it... It's the one with the little sticker that says... I - DA - HO
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Got my port in last Thursday
Thursday I get a pet scan and and then the following week I start my chemo. This is going to sound wierd but I can't wait to get it started. Once I decide what I want to do I want to do it immediately. Maybe all of this will teach me to have more patience but I doubt it. Learned something today. Thought I was trying to get…
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I got it all cut off today!
Ok ladies!! I've had long curly hair for the last 26 years. I did it, I went out and got my hair cut today. Was a bit emotional, but lived through this stage of this horrible game I've been introduced to. Go to my expressions page and give me your opinion. It's kinda dark, but the hair color is actually Sharon Ozborne…
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3 Books That Look Good
I went online to order "Nana, What is Cancer?" and I found two others that looked good. One is about how chemo can affect the brain - and what we can do to help regain our edge. The other is a cookbook for cancer treatment patients. In the comments about it, A Speech Pathologist commented how successful it has been with…
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Now he thinks he's gay?
6 years together! Someone calls him a f a g. on yahoo and he calls me into the room to ask if I think he might be???????????? For Goodness Sake, How much more? Sigh Jxxxxxxxxxxx
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Deodorant or anti persperant suggestions?
I have a large scar under my arm where lymph nodes were removed. Had my last surgery in August, and have not worn any deodorant or anti persperant under this arm. I'm currently on antibiotics for an infection at the surgical site which developed after the 2nd surgery. I wear an anti persperant under the other arm, but…
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to remove ovaries or not
Hi ladies, I haven't been on the boards in a while but could use some input. I had double mastectomy, did A/C, Taxol and am on Herceptin and Tamoxifen. My doctor checked my estrogen level due to me still getting a period. She said my estrogen level is 90% and also said that is normal level for someone my age(34). My cancer…
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♥ The Latest Update ♥ ♥ Praying to Dance with NED ♥
♥ J Hi to all of you, my cherished friends! I haven't posted until now as first, I didn't know anything until yesterday, and second, I have been so sick with the flu. Yep, I got the flu shot and came down with it! I can't remember the last time I had the flu, but, this was bad. It was just the regular/seasonal flu shot…
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beth trial
has anyone heard of or took part in a trial study of using a drug called Bevacizumab with herceptin in HER2 + breast cancer? Thanks everyone Lisa
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Chemo Brain
I am 18 months out from my last chemo session and I am still dealing with issues of chemo brain. I know that there are many of you that have also dealt with this so I thought I would share a presentation on YouTube done by Susan Hardwicke, Ph.D. I found it to be very interesting and I am thankful that there are people out…
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Supportive things people have done/let's post
Hi, I just read all of the ridiculous things friends and family have said about breast cancer. I have heard a number of these comments too. Since I've been feeling really down, I thought it might be helpful to hear some of the thoughtful things people have done. One ofthe most helpful things a friend did was show up on a…
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This is what happens when you get old:
Your hearing goes. I was playing 24 Hours from Tulsa and I heard, She took me to a cafe. I asked her if she would pay. Moral: If you don't hear so good don't go to a cafe with a guy.
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A big step....
I got my eyebrows waxed today!!!! I told the gal about my journey, and she was so proud to do this for me, now that I have hair again!!!! She said "Wow! you have enough here for another brow!!!" Hugs, Kathi
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Breast cancer-themed holiday cards
I'm planning to bake cookies to take to all my doctors' offices before Christmas, to thank them for all they've done for me this year, and I got to wondering if there were any appropriately-themed holiday cards I could include. I ended up on the CafePress site (cafepress.com), and found some great cards by searching on…
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my turn to be funny
The body builder takes off his shirt and the blonde says,'What a Great Chest you have!' He tells her, 'That's 100 lbs. of dynamite, Baby....' He takes off his pants and the blonde says, 'What massive Calves you have!' The body builder tells her, 'That's 100 lbs.. Of dynamite, baby.' He then removes his underwear, and the…
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Surgery Is Over
Hi all. Just dropping in to let you know that my shoulder surgery went well....it was "just" a bone spur....no torn rotator cuff. That's the good news. The bad news is there was a lot of cleanup needed to get the bone spur taken care of, and there was also problems with the shoulder blade......so, the orthopedic surgeon…
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Good News
Hi Everyone! I have good news, I think. I finally got a result from my pathology test. My cancer was estrogen sensitive and PR was slightly sensitive. They don't have the HER2 results yet. This is so encouraging to me. I know I will have to take Tamoxifen or something for 5 years, but it will help to keep it from coming…
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Sunday Joke
OK this is NOT politically correct............ An Old Jewish Lady and an Old Jewish gentleman meet on a cruise. Himey and Hilda, they get on really well....They talk for hours and find out that they are both widowed (widowered) Rich independant business people. It;'s a match made in heaven, both the same age, both…
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Things kids say
I finished my 4th round of AC chemo over a week ago. It took me longer to recover last week than usual. I was really tired and sleepy over the past week and was unable to get to church on Sunday. Our pastor came by to pray for me. When he finished praying, my precious 3-year-old daughter said "Thank you for praying for my…
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Good Luck Today, WhoKnows!
We are here behind you - praying for a smooth day for you and next few days, too! Mine has gone smoothly! The neulasta is causing a few little aches and pains - but all in all things have been much smoother than I thought. Hugs and prayers are all around you! Lori
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pain from expanders
does anyone else suffer from extreme pain from the expanders? I no sooner start to get a handle on it and its time to go for my weekly expansion and its horrendous that night - am I just a wimp? I'm sick of taking pain pills and my Doc says I should be able to handle it with tylenol but that does nothing for me. Help!!!
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Did you hear a chant today sounding like" CSN, BC BOARDS?" Are your feet tired? Do your legs ache?
If so, it's because I finished the half marathon in record time! For me, anyway, which ain't sayin' much! I have had to stop even thinking about running, and I walk the course at a really good steady clip~ no strolling! The is beautiful, along the ocean and winding around some really pretty neighborhoods But I did 13.5…
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Can my hair be growing back?
My hair fell out around the 14th day after my first chemo. I did not shave my head, and had some peach fuzz remaining. Had 2nd chemo 10/27. It appears that some of that fuzz is growing a bit longer. Is this possible or am I hallucinating?
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Monday Jest
The inmates meet at an Old Peoples' Home... One female the other Male, they are both octegenarians... The Old Guy offers to take the Old Lady out on a boat trip next weekend, she accepts and is really looking forward to the outing. The BIG day arrives and the old lady appears with a Picnic hamper, Iced tea in a flask, deck…
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It would be wise to read this discussion
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/465484 Claudia
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breast hard after lumpetomy
It has been over 1 month since my lumpectomy and my breast is still very tender and hard. I would not be worried about it being hard except it isn't hard where they took the lump from. It's even higher than the incision and below it. There is no redness or oozing from the incision. It's just started to get more tender and…