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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
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Desperately Need Help!
I had 2 rounds of chemo, got a call from my oncologist today. The nurses dont want to give me chemo through an IV anymore as they dont think my veins can handle it. The last time they had to poke me 5 times before they got the IV to work. I only have 6 more chemos left and dont want to go through the port surgery. Has…
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Second chemo in the morning
I sure do not like the week ahead of me with chemo in the morning. I hope you other chemo girls are doing well! I sure miss your replies and replying, too. My head feels so good bald. Isn't that weird, all that crying for nothing! It's a great sensation putting a wet cloth on my hot head. Still a little stubble left. My…
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You Tube short seminar on Iodine.
I was referred to this site and found it interesting. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoMfg76gAUo Roseann
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My Mistress' Eyes...
A husband and wife were having dinner at a very fine restaurant when this absolutely stunning young woman comes over to their table, gives the husband a big kiss, says she'll see him later and walks away. His wife glares at him and says, "Who the hell was that?" "Oh," replies the husband, "she's my mistress." "Well, that's…
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LET'S SHARE RECIPES!
Margo posted that delicious grilled chicken salad for all of us to make and enjoy. She suggested that we start a thread for any or all of us to add a recipe. Since Margo is our designated joke lady now, maybe, she would like to start the thread with another recipe? Perhaps, your potato salad? Then, you could be the food…
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Has anyone had allergic reaction to taxotere
Does anyone have any info on having allergic reaction to taxotere?Thanks.(Pat).
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Almost Bald
When I walked to the mailbox today my hair was blowing with the wind, you know like something glamorous from the movies except mine was "blowing away". Put a scarf on because my hair was falling all over me and the house. Had a friend come by this eveing and cut it into a very short crop. Took a shower, washed by hair, I…
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My first hot flash
Well, I finally know what a hotflash is all about. I'm 49 and have never had one. I had to go lay down with a wet washrag on my head with the fan blowing on me. I guess the chemo really is working. And no period this month. Do any of you have hotflashes very often? I had a bit of neasea with it, too.
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Day 2 after 2nd chemo-doing ok
So far the 2nd time is going better than the 1st. Just some stomach cramps now and then. No headache like last time, either. No diahrrea, constipation. My face is a little flushed. I'm just waiting to see if the bone pain will be as bad, that usually starts 36 hrs. after the shot, which was given Tuesday. You other chemo…
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I didn,t get good news today,feeling really down.
Hi everyone.My last post was a few days ago,about breaking out in hives from my head down to my legs.I have been in and out of the emergency room and dr. office for two days.I have had iv drip, shot and different meds.The first day was hives that itch horibly and swelled bad.The second day has been a bad rash,my lips and…
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redhead pix
I just love my new red wig, though in the picture it's a mess. I should have styled it a bit better. My daughter posted it for me under my profile expressions. I wasn't brave enough yet for the Kojak picture. Maybe soon.
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Port –a -cath removed, ugly agley scar left (update)
Hello Ladies, I need your advice and opinion. My port-a-cath has been removed 6 months ago. I still feel it when I lie on my right side. My scar is agley like a small bump or granuloma and it is itching every time when I take a shower. I tried different cream, aloe oil, shea butter. When I asked my surgeon who removed it,…
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Old Farmer's Advice
This was received from a dear friend of mine, and I thought very appropriate for this board. Read and enjoy.....or just toss it. Your choice. Hugs, Judy Old Farmer's Advice Your fences need to be horse-high, pig-tight and bull-strong. Keep skunks and bankers at a distance. Life is simpler when you plow around the stump. A…