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Chemo made me Jewish!
So I was in the locker room at the gym this morning, on my way out, so I had my little bucket hat on. And a woman whom I've never seen before walked in, stood right in front of me, and said, "Are you Orthodox, or just hiding your hair?" I looked her dead in the face, and said, "No, I'm doing chemo." And she replied, "Oh,…
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Joke for Wednesday
A minister decided that a visual would help with his sermon one Sunday. He got 4 worms and had 4 jars. He put one worm in each jar. The first jar had alcohol in it, the second had cigarette smoke, the third had chocolate syrup and the fourth had good clean soil. He showed them to his congregation at the beginning of his…
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Health Care Blues
Thought I'd let my doctor check me, 'Cause I didn't feel quite right. All those aches and pains annoyed me. And I couldn't sleep at night. He could find no real disorder But he wouldn't let it rest. What with Medicare and Blue Cross, We would do a couple tests. To the hospital he sent me Though I didn't feel that bad. He…
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Breathing a sigh of relief!
I've been waiting on results from a CT-scan. They said I would know yesterday, but there was no word. Cathy, I think it was you, who said that I needed to call the radiology dept. Well, to make a long story short, my doctor's office called the radiology dept. and I finally received an 'all clear' from my doctor. You all…
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free hats from heavenlyhats came
I just received 5 hats from heavenly hats. One is a red angora bucket hat and 4 other ski caps, one of them is angora. These hats are made by Kangol, very expensive and brand new. I'm pleased with them. I also went to Franceluxe.com and ordered a free silk headwrap scarf, these are $72 scarves, beautiful. I can't wait to…
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Any grant money available anywhere?
Hello.I was diagnosed with breast cancer 6.75 years ago or so,had 4 surgeries, reconstruction too.Anyway,make a long story short.....I need deposit money to get out into my own small place to recover from an abusive relationship.I have been trying to get out but with lack of funds and living on disability it is not enough…
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Who Here Is On Tamoxifen And How Are You Doing On It?
Wondering how many here are on it and if you are experiencing any side effects. If so, what are they? And, will you continue with tamoxifen? Thanks!
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Has anyone had to see a different oncologist in the middle of treatment?
My original oncologist left the cancer center to go to hospice. So I had to see a different one the last couple of times. I felt sort of abandoned. Like I wanted him to take me all the way through this thing. The new doctor is putting me on a different drug than what the old one had talked about. He mentioned Arimidex. She…
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ROFLMAO!!!!!!!!!
A very old man is tanking down the motorway at 100 mph when his mobile phone rings, it's his wife : "I just heard on the news that there is a car going in the wrong direction on the motorway, I just thought I'd warn you, be careful"... The old man replies : "One?.....It's ALL OF THEM!"
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Thank you ladies
Hello ladies, I thank you for your love and support. Today is a new day with a different outlook. I know I sounded dissmal the other night but that is where I was. I am going to check out the support and directional information ya'll provided (yes, I'm southern). I guess I just needed to know I am not alone. Most of the…
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First couselling session this morning
O.M.G! I feel like such a LOSER! She was nice and she was a BC survivor too! So she understood a lot, we didn't have a lot of time as the town is all under construction and I got lost 7 times and arrived 15 mins late.........Groannnnnnnnnnnn... Anyway, we didn't cover much, it was more a meet and greet, but I think we'll…
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Visit with Children, Grandchildren, and Great-Grandchildren
I'm back! A few days away from home, visiting with my great-grandchildren, and seeing my kids was a great way to "refresh" myself. I was able to see my great-grandson, Casey Alexander, for the first time.....so cute! Dealing with bc has taken away a lot of my time that could have been spent with family, as we live about…
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eyelashes falling out?
Its been 23 days since my final chemo and I am noticing my eyelashes thinning out. I just lost some while getting ready to go to the Fiesta For the Cure...I thought I was finished with hair loss???
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Finished Chemo Day #1
Hello all! Well, I finished my day one chemo treatment yesterday and just got back from my shot. All went well without a hitch. My girlfriend and I trashed up the place with Will Ferrell and Taladega Nights. Everyone kept asking if they could hang out in our cube. Then she ran out to Macaroni Grill and picked up a yummy…
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Tamoxifen and Hair Loss
Okay, so I went through Chemo, major hair loss 12 days into it and then lost my eyelashes after it was all over (including radiation - June 30, 2009). Finally, eyelashes started to grow back in - very excited to see a short row of lashes on top and bottom - and now my lashes are stating to fall out and thin again. Stated…
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All right ladies: GOAL MONDAY!!
OK, so we've all had our fun over the weekend and Monday is upon us once again. Let's all set our goals for another productive and good week filled with progress, fun, and contentment. So, I have alcohol on my mind. And no, I haven't already started drinking this morning :) . In fact, I am thinking of taking a big…
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This may sound silly and not important...
Just wondering...I had a masectomy with 24 lymph nodes removed 1 1/2 weeks ago, I was diagnosed with Stage III breast cancer so I am healing well from that. I have an appt on the 13th to see Oncologist and Radiologist to figure out step 2.. But lately, like the last 5 days, my throat has been VERY dry...Water does not seem…
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Zen Sarcasm, Part 2...
12. If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything. 13. Some days you're the bug; some days you're the windshield. 14. Everyone seems normal until you get to know them. 15. The quickest way to double your money is to fold it in half and put it back in your pocket. 16. A closed mouth gathers no foot. 17. There…
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What is an Onco Score??
I have been reading and have come across this and have no idea what it means??? If someone could please help with a somewhat straightforward answer? please. thanks.
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Tests After You Finish Radiation Treatments?
I was just wondering what tests your oncologist or radiation oncologist ordered for you after you finished your radiation treatments. I know they order the mammogram, but, did yours order anything else? Mine did and I was just wondering if that was the norm. Thanks! Hugs, Diane ♥
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It Revved me up!!!!!
This past Sunday I attended a breast cancer symposium sponsored by Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago - the place where I was treated. Listening to the oncologists from all disciplines, PhD's specializing in alternative treatments like accupuncture, massage, etc. and learning about new research, I found myself…
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the latest :-)
The latest from Teena: 1. A week ago Saturday I got up and was going to go mee the "girls" (we're all 65) for breakfast. When I got ready to go out the door I decided that it was THE day I was going to "retire" my denim hat and start going out hatless and show the world my wonderful (very, very short peach fuzz hair). It…
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Vitamin D lecture on You Tube!
I just watched a very informative lecture about Vit. D and wanted to share it with all of you. It really answered many of my questions and helped me with dosing decisions. Find it at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emjCzaHtSrg. Roseann
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Finally! 1st Chemo! :-)
Ok,should I be this happy about Chemo? Had to postpone last week due to a cold,I was expecting to postpone again today due to congestion,they told me to come in anyway & have the doc check me out. Blood work was good,no infection,so we went ahead with treatment. He changed my plan though. Started with Aloxi,then…
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Last chemo
Just wanted to let everyone know that i have my last chemo tomorrow!!!!!! Im so excited. laura
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mastectomy surgery over!!
Had my bilateral on Monday - everything went well - prepared myself mentally for the "big unveiling" and it actually wasn't as bad as I thought - my surgeon was great - on the day I left the hospital he told me you might cry a little but try to keep in mind that when we're done you're going to look great! so my husband and…
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a beautiful weekend
Hi all my beautiful and sweet sisters. I just popped in to tell you that I held you all close in my heart during the Susan B. Koleman walk in Denver Colorado. There must have been a million walking in pink for us and for the cure. It was awesome. My Jamie had everything planned to perfection we had a large team of friends…
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Charity Clothes Donation.
I just had an email from a charity initing me to donate my old clothes to starving people in third world countries. I told them to F*_K Off... Anyone who my clothes fit, sure ain't starving!
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They found a gene linked to half of breast cancers
I thought this was interesting. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8290507.stm
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Aloxi anyone?
My Oncologist said he would be giving me this Med for anti-nausea. I have read that some of you are receiving a steroid for this. Is this a steroid? I looked it up, but it doesn't specifically say. Cathy