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FINISHED ALL TREATMENTS!
As of this morning.....almost 8 months(tomorrow) since my dx and I am DONE!!!!!!!!!! Surgery, chemo, rads...........done done done! REMISSION.........Cancer free...... This day seemed like an eternity 8 months ago, when it was the darkest of days.....Even though it is drizzling and cloudy outside, I am filled with sunshine…
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Hello to all my dear sisters in Pink
It has been awhile, I have commented on some posts and still look for my dear sisters here, I just want to welcome all of my new sisters and wish them all the best, hope all my "old sis's" are doing OK. We get through all of this and somehow it does not go away...make it go away I say, but no one listens, I am having a…
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just thought everyone should know about this
Hi, haven't been on here too much lately because my girlfriend told me about a website that I think alot of you should know about. It is caringbridge.org. I had never heard of it before but I guess it is widely known and used. It is a wonderful "free" site where friends and family can keep right up to date with your…
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pink ribbons
I can't seem to find any pink ribbon pins or magnets anywhere (unless I make them and that just ain't gonna happen - creative? not me). I have looked in craft shops big box stores and bookstores. Does anyone know
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The Halloween Kiss The Kiss
A cabbie picks up a Nun. She gets into the cab, and notices that the VERY handsome cab driver won't stop staring at her. She asks him why he is staring. He replies: "I have a question to ask, but I don't want to offend you" She answers, " My son, you cannot offend me. When you're as old as I am and have been a nun as long…
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Radiation after surgery
For those of you that have had radiation after a lumpectomy, how long after the surgery did you start your radiation treatments? My mom is trying to make plans to be down here toward the end of my treatment and I have no idea at this point what to tell her. My surgery was October 12th and I don't get to see my medical…
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Phone Call from Genetics
I got a phone call from the genetics department on Monday with my test results and met with them on Tuesday. It was definitely not what I wanted to hear, but I was expecting it. They had told me weeks ago that the testing on my tumor pointed to this and the blood tests were done to confirm and I think, narrow it down also.…
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Chemo must be working
I've had 2 chemos so far and my lumps have shrank down to almost nothing. Has anyone else's shrank? I can hardly feel the one under my arm and breast, too. Chemo didn't hit me as hard this time, either. My lumps were pretty big, like 3 cm.
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ROLL CALL: Spooky Halloween Weekend Plans!!
So, ladies, I'm in a wonderful mood today. I had a great performance review this afternoon and was promised a big promotion in November. So excited. I may even get an office with a view of the Capitol -- though that is probably hoping for too much. Anyway, I have a really fun weekend planned. Tonight, Simon and I are going…
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enlarged thymus gland
I had a total thyroidectomy 15 years ago to treat thyroid cancer. I had a lumpectomy, radiation, and chemotherapy 3 years ago for breast cancer. 2 years ago I had I-131 (high dose of radiation) to treat a recurrence of my thyroid cancer. As a follow up, I had a PET scan last week. All looked normal except my doctor said my…
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3rd Day of chemo Yucks
3rd day of chemo Yucks. I've been in bed all day. Feeling nauseaus. I'm taking zofran. If it isnt better tomorrow I'll call the onc's office for additional meds. I dont want to swallow another pill -BUT. I'm eating apple sauce and just drank some cranberry juice. White bread isnt doing too well with me today. Water isnt…
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Wierd Chemo Side Effect??
Let me see if I can explain what is happening to me...It started about two weeks ago, best way to explain it is like a deep sigh when your body is real tired, but im doing it a couple of times a day involuntary.(Not having any shortness of breath) I had my 3rd chemo today and explained this to my onc, she said that she had…
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trying to reply to all your anazing advice
Thank you all for all your support and wonderful advice, I don't know why I can't reply back on my thread. But I just wanted to let you all know how much your words of kindness and support meant to me. I think I have blocked alot out of my mind and went through most of my treatments in a daze..I am just now starting to…
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN
Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Halloween!! Hugs, Diane
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Good News
Saw my surgeon yesterday afternoon (1 week and 1 day post) and got good news. 'Everything' had shrunk a lot with chemo (though still large) and all had good margins. He only took 15 nodes. Still a lot of drainage, so drains were left in for now. Have appt next Thursday with him and one with chemo on the 10th. Was cleared…
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BOO....Halloween plans
I love Halloween!! Just wondering what everyone is doing for Halloween, it has always been a big ta-do for my family. I am having a party with family, friends, and neighbors stopping over for lots of treats, and of course lots of kids. I know that some are not up to celebrating so you can sit back and read a scary book or…
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Any other "Rad Girls" out there?
So AnneFrank will be starting rads just before Thanksgiving, I'm now on schedule to start the week of November 9th....Anyone else out there about to start rads with us? We can't let the "Chemo Chicks" have all the "fun"! :-) Traci
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Scared..........Anyone had this?
Major pain UNDER the operation site, like in the top rib below. ? Should I be panicked or just wait for this to go away?......... It hurts to the touch and I am not sleeping because everytime I roll over it hurts like hell! I hope you have some advice...........Hugs Jxxxxxxxx
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Greta and CSN staff
We are all having problems replying to messages. Is someone looking into this problem for us? Thank you in advance for everything. Margo(tommaseena)
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Vitamin B12?
I've been reading a lot on these boards about those going through radiation experiencing fatigue. I just spoke to a friend who is a long-time BC survivor and went through radiation years ago. She said that she was given vitamin B12 shots at the time of her treatment, and they gave her so much energy, she never experienced…
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Thursday Groan.........LOL
A couple take their kids to a VERY posh restaurant, once in a lifetime, break the bank jobbie. They all are well dressed and trying to act like they are Upper-Crust and totally at home in this fine dining establishment. The parents order T-bone steak, so the kids follow suit... After an hour, It is pretty obvious that the…
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I am sick with the flu :-(
I felt fine yesterday, and then BOOM, every bone in my body aches now. I took my temp and it is still normal, but, feel a little chilled. And, I got the flu shot! Can I say GRRRRRRRRRRRRRR? Ok, I just want some sympathy, so, bring it on! ♠♣ Susie ♠♣
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LOLA
I wanted to make sure this didn't get lost in the "goals" discussion and you get ALL the recognition you deserve. Have a fabulous day or should I say week!!!
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Congratulations Taleena!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!! ♥Pammy
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Snapdragon part of life
I have entered the snapdragon stage of my life. Part of me has snapped and the rest is dragging. I only have a kitchen because it came with the house. I don't have hot flashes, I have short, private tropical vacations. I was born free, now I'm expensive. A balanced diet is chocolate in each hand or an ice cream cone My…
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Feeling better
thank everyone for your support when i went through the allergic reaction to Chemo.The hives and itching are gone after a trip to emergency room and several trips to the Dr.I finally am feeling better.I pray that don,t happen again.I go to get my next Chemo Tues.I am really scared after this last one.I am sure she will…
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trouble with port
Laurissa sorry to hear your port is acting up,I will take you friday to hospital to have this checked out,if you need me to..Let me know.Hope you dont have to have it replaced So glad your feeling well otherwise?? has anyone else had trouble with their port??
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White Blood Cell count down to 2,500 from 13,000 last week .. Now I'm on house lock down
Just when I thought I would have a few good days to be out and about .. I received the news this a.m. during my Herceptin treatment that my white blood blood count is down to 2,500. Yes, I was at 13,000 last Tuesday .. Onc and staff are pretty concerned.. What to do ?? Med's or vitiams ? VickiSam
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Chopped my Hair
Well I had my 2nd treatement last Thurs. by Sat. my hair started to come out in clumps, I couldn't handle it anymore. My 6 & 9 year old daughters chopped it all off for me. They laughed and had a great time. I am glad its gone and not getting all over the place anymore. Anyone know how long after chemo it takes to grow…
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First Mamogram post treatment
Is anyone else afraid of getting their first mamogram after finishing treatment? I am. My onc has said that he feels i only need my annual checks, which will be this december. I think i will take a friend with me, because i honest to God think i will probably throw up. Jeanne