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Firemen
In a small Southern town there was a nativity scene that indicated great skill and talent in its creation. One small feature bothered me though. The three wise men were wearing firemen's helmets. Totally unable to come up with a reason or explanation, I left. At a "Quik Stop" on the edge of town, I asked the lady behind…
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When I cut my hair...
Have any of you heard of this: taking your own hair and somehow gluing or attaching to a hat? I'm wondering how to do it. Maybe hot glue or something? I have plenty of hair and don't want to just throw it away. It's not long enough for locks of love, though. But, it could be used for bangs or something sticking out from a…
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Look Good feel better class.,how did you like it?
Hi everyone.I am going to a look good feel better class tomorrow.It sounds like fun and just in time my Chemo started last Tues.I understand they give you advice on when we loss our eyelashes,hair and eyebrows.Would some of you let me know how you liked it.What was it like?Thank you.(Pat).
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Good Housekeeping Article
Hi everyone. I want to wish a warm welcome to all the newbies and a warm hello to all the oldies. LOL age not a factor. I went to the oncologist and so far so good. I'm scheduled for next month for my cat scan, mamo and chest xray, so you can all understand that my level of anxiety is a little high right now until I get…
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Prayer Request
My daughter in law's mother is have surgery tomorrow for pancreatic cancer. She is having what is called the whipple. This is a possible 12 hour surgery. Please pray for her that this cancer was caught early enough to treat. Thank you Kathy
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FALSE ALARM RECONSTRUCTION SURGERY CANCELLED!!!
Hello all my bc buddies, well I saw my surgeon just hours ago and since my cold is resurfacing he has canceled my surgery for Thursday. I am a bit relieved as I realized over the weekend that my cold was coming back. Sorry for the false alarm, I will let you know when it is rescheduled. Hugs to all, RE
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not sure about treatment recommendations, please help!
Hello Everyone, I've just been recently diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer. I just started radiation on one area of my body (so there is no systemic treatment right now). I know that I am ER, PR and HER-2 positive. The doctor doesn't want to do anything else until after the radiation is complete (another 3 weeks). I'm…
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Chemo cocktail ,taxottere,cytoxan
Hi everyone.I have the list of chemo drugs I received the first treament.taxotere 150 mg.cytoxan 1200.Can you tell me what it was like for you when you got side effects.One of these drugs is like a shur thing that i will loss my hair.I think it is the taxotere but not sure.Does this seem to be the normal mg.Any info would…
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On the down hill slide...finally...
Hello all warrior sisters... First I would like to acknowledge that I haven't been as active with greeting new members, celebrating dances with NED, or milestones passed, or encouraging on those currently in the process of treatment... I can only say that you have ALL been in my thoughts, I have been reading all the posts,…
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Lumpectomy and lymph node question
I have recently been diagnosed with stage 2 DSC after having one node removed that came back positive from pathology. I have had two breast biopsies within the last week to mark the duct the cells are coming from, but both biopsies have come back showing nothing. I just had am MRI this morning to try to find the area in my…
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Have to wait all weekend for bone results.
My MRI bone results were laying on the nurse's desk and she couldn't tell me what they were because the doctor was not in the office today. I have a great surgeon who calls when results come in, but this oncologist doesn't do that. I went for my chemo class today and asked the nurse if my results came in, she said yes,…
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Blood draw and rad onc today
I had my final blood draw from my port today. It comes ont Oct. 14th! I also got my "tattoos" today but no simulation, unless I am missing something. They marked me with a sharpie and put me in the CT scan machine then did the tattoos. That was it. I go back on Oct.9 so they can check and make sure its a go.(is that the…
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I got my oncotype results back today!!!
My tumor scored a perfect "10"!!! I have been such an emotional baby all morning!!! I have an appointment next week with a new oncologist so hopefully he is someone I can be comfortable with!!!... I was wondering if anyone else had a tumor my size with no lymph node involvement??? mine was 2.3cm.. staged at 2A
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please exsplain dancing with Ned
Hi,I think Ned is imaginary when feeling better.but not sure.I know I am not the only one not sure who dancing with Ned is.Thanks everyone.(Pat).
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Need advice on shaving head.....to the scalp! Urgent..
I buzzed my hair last friday but now the short ones are really coming out and I need to razor it...how did you ladies do that? Shaving cream? Does it hurt? My aunt is going to do it...
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Femara + Radiation
hi everyone, anyone do rads and take femara at the same time?
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I do not need "Good Luck" or sympathy from anyone please, that does not help me, Please help me wit
I am not here for anyone to feel sorry for me or to wish me good luck because that is the last thing I want. My husband discovered my lump on Thursday, September 3rd. I have been diagnosed with Grade II, Stage III. I have had a modified radical masectomy on the right side on Thursday, September 24th. I have been told that…
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wig question
How many of you prefer wigs or just hats and scarves? Do you have problems keeping the wig on your head? Are there products to wear under it to keep it from slipping? I'm afraid I'll get out in the wind and there it goes. I've also never worn hats and scarves, not even a ball cap. My wigs arrived yesterday and they look…
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I had blood work done today 10 days after first chemo
The Dr. says that my white counts are two low and i will have to get a shot the next day after treatment next time.is this pretty normal?I know I been pretty tired.id like to hear from some of you that have had this come up.And I didn,t ask the name of the shot.Thanks everyone.(Pat).
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Fiesta For The Cure tonight
I was asked to submit my "story" for a ribbon cutting ceremony and they decided to use it. Beginning tonight my story along with others will be posted in On The Border restaurant in Ahwatukee Az. They are hosting a fundraiser for the Komen Foundation which will last all month. They will be serving free appetizers and…
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11 rad treaments down, and I'm really tired
Hi all, so sory I haven't benn posting alot lately, but I wanted to let you all know how I've been doing with rad's. So far I'm okay just exceptionally tired, I've only had 11 treatments so far but I get a booster with each treatment, so I guess that has something to do with it. I'm also still working about 32 hours a…
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port today
I did not expect such pain. I've never been shot or stabbed, but I bet it's similar to the pain I'm feeling. I didn't think the scar would be as long as it is with a small one above it. It is easing up a bit. It's been in for about 10 hours now. Did anyone else feel this much pain? I'm on percoset. I guess having a strange…
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surgery tomorrow 10/2
I have my lumpetomy tomorrow. I don't know what I feel right now. I want to get it done and over with but I'm afraid of all that is to happen after the surgery. I know for sure that I will have 6 weeks of radiation and am unsure of chemo yet. They caught it early and it is only about 2 cm so I have to wait until after the…
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oncologist results tomorrow
Tomorrow at 10:30 I'll know what my pet scan showed and the chemo plan I'll be on. My husband is worse than I am, he's always thinking the worst and that's no help for me. So, I've been trying to make him feel better all day. Trying to be positive. I also feel guilty calling off work tomorrow morning. Say a prayer things…
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Need Suggestions For Party
I am going to have a celebration after the Komen walk on the 11th and need some ideas. It is to thank everyone for participating and donating. I was thinking of a pink theme or a race theme. My sister wants to make a 1/2 way cake for me. She said she would put a finish line at one end and write something like "half way…
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Can chemo be given without having surgery to the breast?
I have recently been diagnosed with Stage 2 ductal carcinoma. I discovered a small hard lump under my arm and had it removed. It came back positive and that is how I was diagnosed. I have since had two biopsies on the breast to pinpoint the area it is coming from and schduled to have a lumpectomy with lymph node removal.…
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Leaving on a jet plane
Hello all my sweet sisters in Pink! I have missed you all. I have been busy working 12 hour days, I am on my feet for the whole time (I am a CNA) and it is wearing me out, although it is a good tired, knowing i have accomplished something at the end of the day. Instead of the tired from chemo. My hair is growing back and I…
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How do you deal with all the fears?
Went to my PCP yesterday for a totally unrelated BC issue. He ordered a chest X-ray. Received a phone call this afternoon saying that there is a 'vague shadow' in my left lung. He ordered blood tests and a CT-scan. Was dx with DCIS in my left breast six weeks ago. Since then have had more tests than I've had in my entire…
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I had blood work done today 10 days after first chemo
The Dr. says that my white counts are two low and i will have to get a shot the next day after treatment next time.is this pretty normal?I know I been pretty tired.id like to hear from some of you that have had this come up.And I didn,t ask the name of the shot.Thanks everyone.(Pat).
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I had blood work done today 10 days after first chemo
The Dr. says that my white counts are two low and i will have to get a shot the next day after treatment next time.is this pretty normal?I know I been pretty tired.id like to hear from some of you that have had this come up.And I didn,t ask the name of the shot.Thanks everyone.(Pat).