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All My Sons...
Four friends, who hadn't seen each other in 30 years, reunited at a party. After several drinks, one of the men had to use the rest room. Those who remained talked about their kids. The first guy said, "My son is my pride and joy. He started working at a successful company at the bottom of the barrel. He studied Economics…
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Just returned from trip
Hello everyone and thank you for the Bday wishes. The big 50. Enjoyed the 3 day trip to the Smokies cabin with the mountain view. I wasn't sure if I would make the trip, but was feeling up to it, so decided to go. I missed being on this site. Today was my first day back at work with my wig on. I felt like all eyes were on…
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Has anyone ER & PR positive done the nutrisystem diet(lots of soy)?
I was trying to do the nutrisystem diet but most of the products have soy in them. Has anyone had tried it with positive ER & PR? Thank you Sheryl
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Scheduled CSN outage tonight
The site will be down tonight from 1:00 to 5:00 a.m Eastern Daylight Time for scheduled maintenance. Greta Your CSN staff
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nutrition for surgery 2
I am sorry I am so slow to respond, but here's a follow-up to my earlier posting...you can get the protein shots and bars at a pharmacy or Wal-Mart. You can also get the shots at "Smoothie King" if you have one nearby. "Live long and Prosper" seof
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My RAD update: 17 down, 9 to go
Well I am more than half way through! At this point I have a pretty good tan under my arm and on the outer side of the breast! The 3 incision scars are bright red and I have a very itchy rash around the top and clevage area. Didn't expect that. It feels like I have something stabbing me where the brachy catheter used to…
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Chemo induced menopause or not.......
Hi everyone, I have been meaning to pose this question for a long time but never got around to it. I had my last period after my second treatment of Adriamycin/Cytoxan. That was July 2006. I had a bit of spotting six months after that but since then nothing. However, according to my bloodwork I am still premenopausal.…
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New to all of this
New to this message board stuff but I have been reading all of the comments for a few weeks and thought I might give it a try. My husband's mother moved in with us the end of May. She is 86 and no longer able to live by herself. She had a heart attack the week after my husband went and got her. If she had not been with us…
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Inflammatory Breast Cancer after treatment
I have written before about this on-going inflammation on the breast I had breast cancer in and finsihed treatment in January, 2002. For 7 months it has gotten hard, warm and big. I am going in for a biospy in a week to rule out imflammatory breast cancer and my other problem is the surgeon said I am at extreme high risk…
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Halloween Photos
Just added photos of the little people, who although do not live close, are the people who make my heart flutter and keep a happy smile on my face. Photos are in my expressions. Children are a gift from God~!! I LOVE those grandkids, and of course their daddys and mommys.
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Saw doctor for check up today-good report
My oncologist checked my tumors today and says they seem to have disappeared. They've shrunk to nothing. I'm very relieved but don't want to get too happy about it. He says 25% of women will have tumors that will do this. Has anyone else had this happen?
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Chemo Chicks -- Vent away .. What has changed since starting our chemo treatments
First of all, let me say that all of us chemo chicks are a little tired and fed up with all of these stupid a?? side efforts .. Is it too much to ask or want for a normal day without any rashes, bumps, driping eyes, swollen ankles or body aches??? I mean .. we are BALD and fatigued - what more can we endure without giving…
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Bone Pain without Neulasta?
Bone Pain without Neulasta? I am on taxotere and cytoxan no nuelasta shot? My bones hurt- yet everywhere on here I only see bone pain related to taxol or nuelasta. Anyone else experience this...advise. I am 5 days since first chemo last two have been unbearable. Later part of today a bit better. thanks in advance becky
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Starting to get pink
I had my 7th RAD treatment this morning. I noticed just this afternoon that I'm starting to get a little pink under my right breast on my left side looking down to my chest. I haven't been feeling all that great, feeling kinda funky on my stomach, my IBS had been acting up over the weekend,I have very little appetite. I…
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bone pain, severe on taxol, help
My bone pain woke me at 12:30 Fri night and has been excrutiating (sp). I have tried tylenol, claratin, motrin,red wine, percocet and vicadin...nothing works, can not sleep. Any other helpful ideas? Lisa
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Is Anyone Else Still Having Trouble With This Site?????
I am having trouble again. It won't let me post sometimes and then other times, it says the server is overloaded. Thanks! Hugs, Diane ♥
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I need input please on what radiation is like,any advice .
Hi,the Dr. ended my Chemo early because of my allergic reaction.So I am starting Radiation soon.What is it like when they mark you and what are things you can not do when you are doing radiation?I appriatte your replys.(Pat).
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Inflammatory Breast cancer
Diagnosed in March of 2007 w/ Inflammatory Breast cancer. Have had chemo(AC&T), lapatnib, Herceptin, Mastectomy in "07", Radiation, Prophylactic Mastectomy and expanders for reconstruction in "08" implants in "09". I'm now doing great and feel healthy and strong.
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HAIR COVERINGS
I AM ABOUT TO LOSE MY HAIR---I HAVE A PRE TIED SCARF FROM THE AM CANCER SOCIETY, BUT WOULD LIKE TO BE ABLE TO MAKE MY OWN....THE TLC CATALOGUE HAS MANY I LIKE, BUT I CANNOT AFFORD THE 15.00 PRICE TAG....DOES ANYONE KNOW IF THERE IS A WAY I CAN GET THE PATTERNS FOR THESE SCARVES????
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VickiSam... Thinking and praying for you
Vicki, Am thinking and praying for you. I hope you are feeling better. Am sending good thoughts and prayers your way. When you feel up to it, please let us know how you are doing. Love, BL
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Tasha
Hi Julia, Thinking of you today and wishing that all is well. Let us know when you can. xoxoxoxo Lynn
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knees
My knees (one in particular) is really bothering me ... especially going up and down stairs. I started on tamoxifen about a month ago ... and wondered if this might be one of the side-effects. I know joint pain is a side effect of some chemo ... but my joints didn't bother me then. I think I've read that claritin helps ...…
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woo hoooo i'm done with treatment
Yippeeeeee.... I am done with treatment... I didn't think this day would ever come. Thanks to all my awesome friends and great family who helped me through this dark time. And a special thanks to all the supportive survivors who give a encouraging and understanding voice when you needed it... Now time to put the pieces of…
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Laurissa's Birthday
Talked to laurissa last night.She is leaving her Tenn.weekend getaway this morning, should be home this evening...Hope the R and R relaxed her. Now back to the real world and a year older too!!! Lets all give a shout ...HAPPY BIRTHDAY , LAURISSA !!!! love ya, sis
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Question(s) after treatment
As of Oct. 20, I have finished 8 chemos, a double mastectomy, and 38 radiation treatments since Feb. 12. Is it normal to still feel lethargic and sometimes achy? I have been working all through these past 8 months, teaching high school during the day and college classes 2 nights a week. I also bowl 2 nights a week. That…
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Unexpected Emotion
I had a D&C and hysteroscopy yesterday to remove polyps and to assure the gynecologist that there weren't any other problems. The surgery was less than an hour, and I was home about three hours after the procedure started. I had the same procedure a few years ago and knew that it was a piece of cake, especially compared to…
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Surgery went well, so relieved!
Evidently all you prayers, hopes, & well wishes worked, I'm back ladies!! Surgery (bilateral mastectomy w/expanders & port) was Friday. All went well. Was release on Saturday. Not nearly as much pain as I had thought, although it does feel like I have a set of encyclopedias on my chest. The drain are the most painful part.…
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Prayers and Good Thoughts for your Surgery Tomorrow, Judy
Hello, Judy, just wanted to you to know Joe and I are praying for you and will be thinking of you tomorrow. Hoping that the bone spur is taken care of and no more pain. And no rotator cuff issues, either! Take care of yourself, ok? When you feel up to it, we will be glad to get an update. In the meantime, please rest and…
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Hey everyone,Good news ,I am moving on to Radiation.
well alot of you have seen my post when I had a allergic reation to the last Chemo.I had two rounds to go.I went today and the Dr.talked to me and said we are done with Chemo.I couln,t beleive it.She thinks I will be fine without the last two.She said it was two bad a allergic reaction to give another one.She would have to…
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Markers down--yeah!
Saw my oncologist this am and my markers, while not normal, are down significantly. I have bone metastasis and am on zometa and arimidex (finished radiation). Better still, I don't have to go back for 4 months! Yippee!