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tattoos and nipples?
Hi everyone, I had tram flap surgery in June and have to make a decision about whether to have just tattoos or both nipples and tattoos. Any thoughts out there? I also haven't started Femaara because I am worried about side effects although they said it would cut my chances of getting cancer again down to about 7%. I'd…
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Does your oncologist treat disease or patient?
Does your oncologist treat disease or patient? Mine is a good scientist who is fighting with cancer cells, but often overlooks the patient. If you have similar problem you need to find a good Primary/Internal care physician to help you going through Chemo side effects and rehabilitation after treatments.
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Day 34 of Pammy's Rads
Hey....OK, I am celebrating!! Are you with me????? My tech said, "ok. go have a good time! You have ONE left!! You soooooo deserve it!! And it's a holiday weekend!! (I just Love her!!) Well, let me tell you.....I AM CELEBRATING!!!! I know, you expected this kind of excitment on the last day....but....go fiqure...two…
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Day 1 of Sue's Rads
Well, it wasn't so bad. It was actually so fast, just like they said it would be. It did take me longer to get undressed almost than to get zapped. Today was a bit longer they said because it was my first zapping. The tech's had hats on that said "Welcome to your first Zap". I couldn't stop laughing. I laid on the tiny…
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I survived France!!!
Whew! What a day!!! We boarded the 'luxury' bus (it was nice...complete with coffee for 80 Euro cents per cup...and a toilet on board) at 5am yesterday. Rode for 5 hours thru Belgium and into France to Lille, to the biggest antique market in western Europe! It was huge! And, at the same time, there was a marathon going…
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HI,CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT THE MEETINGS ARE LIKE ACS has to show you how to look better
Hi,i have an appointment to go to this meeting with the American Cancer society .Its for showing us how to look and feel better about ourselfs.It sounds like fun,do they have wigs as well as makeup.Sounds like fun to me.thanks(Pat)
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UNBEATABLE! --- The BC Musical (now with working link)
Yeah, I know it's a pretty weird premise. A musical about BC? But if you go to www.unbeatablemusical.com you will find just that. Lisa and I have not yet been to see it (UNBEATABLE! opens in St. Louis on October 15), but her radiation oncologist, Dr. Taylor has. She thinks it is awesome, uplifting, and even a laugh riot at…
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housekeeping!
My house looks like a bomb blew up in it! does anyone else have trouble keeping up with everything? I wasn't that great at keeping things neat before chemo!
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(((( TraceyT )))) Happy Birthday!!!!
Tracey.... Happy Happy Birthday... I hope you have a wonderful day!!! Welcome to the land of 40's.... Hope you your day is filled with only good things!!! P.S.... are we having cake??? ♥ & hugs, ~T
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your imput please about chemo treatments.
Hi everyone.I posted this question last night and I don,t see it.so I will try again.I will be starting Chemo in 2weeks.My dr. has not told me much about it.She will hopefully when I go in for my first treatment.so I am wondering if some of you would tell me about the Chemo.Should I have a prescripion for the nausia med.…
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Movin and Shakin
I think I've got it figured out. Whew, it has taken me untold hours. This post will tell. I chose this because I have no idea what the letters stand for. Help! xoxoxoxo Lynn
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I still exist!!!
Hi all, I have been doing really well with the chemo. Half way through with A/C. I have totally lost my hair everywhere but my eyebrows and lashes. Cool!!! I love not shaving!!!! My wigs are awesome, tho, I find myself taking them off after work in the car!! My grandson pulled it off yesterday, it was hilarious!!! Went…
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Update on blue node tracer dye reaction
Thought I'd post now that I have found out what caused the feverish lumps, bumps, swelling and so on at the 4 tracer injection sites in my right breast. I am allergic to Sulfa, and there is sulfa in the compound they use, called Sulfur, somehow it was missed, I did have it listed on my drug allergies list, but I fell thru…
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Favorite color and why?
What is your favorite color and why do you like it so much? :) Pammy
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Jack and Jill went up the hill
Jack was going to be married to Jill, so his father sat him down for a little fireside chat..... He said "Jack, let me tell you something. On my wedding night in our honeymoon suite, I took off my pants and handed them to your mother, and said, 'Here, try these on.' "So, she did and said, 'These are too big, I can't wear…
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Okay - sorry
I have been reposting that info only because I thought they deleted it and who knows if anyone read it. I don't sell anything, just wondering if anyone else knew the benefits of these things. I had stage IV cancer and this is how I got rid of it. I just thought maybe someone is looking for some help as well. I certainly…
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How to do move and shake
I went to Whateverlife.com and followed these directions - copied and pasted below : I want to add IMAGES to my heroe's, about me, interests, etc. section! ^ One of my most popular questions. Okay, so you want to add an image[s] to your myspace page? 1.) Go to Photobucket.com 1a.) Sign up if you don't have an account…
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Smoking
Has anyone who has had a mastectomy and reconstruction still smoke? Anything happen? Lorie
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peggy day 4 very upset
had day 4 but have celulotis dont know if i spelled right breast inection oncologist says very common but i say not i had surgery will be 6 weeks monday never had infection i had done at hershey medical now thats to far to drive every day for rads so went to a closer hospital here now after 4 days radiation i have this…
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More information on Tamoxifen and certain anti-depressants
Another article just came out on this issue. There seems to be quite a bit of evidence now that certain anti-depressants interfere with Tamoxifen effectiveness... "News release Popular Breast Cancer Drug Used with Certain Antidepressants Puts New Jersey Women at Risk FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., July 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --…
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lumpsectomy soreness after 5wks.
HI,SINCE WE CAN ASK ABOUT ANYTHING ON THIS SIGHT,HERE GO,S.THE SORNESS FROM LUNPSECTOMY WAS EASED UP QUITE A BIT,(HAS BEEN 5WKS.)ALL BUT THE SHOOTING PAINS I HAVE SOMETIMES.WHERE THEY TOOK MORE TISSUE WHERE THE CANCER WAS ON THAT WHOLE SIDE OF MY BREAST HAS BECOME SORE AGAIN AND IS HARD AS A ROCK.sHOULD I BE CONCERNED?i…
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What a Day!
This is the first time in ages that I have felt able to post, major cob on the past few days (Yeah I know understandable, but not like me at all) Anyway, I worked today, met a lovely lady 7 year survivor and we got on so well. Then to finish up had a great MJ moment with bosses 21 year old…
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Oncologist appt. today - one step back....
Back from the oncologist appointment today with a small setback: Although my margins were clean and they removed all the cancer, it was within .1 mm of my chest wall (there is a decimal in front of the one). The oncologist said I had basically three choices: 1. Do nothing and hope the cancer doesn't end up coming back…
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Meeting oncologist next week
Hi everyone. This is my second post and I have to say you are all amazing. Thanks for your help in dealing with my young daughters. First, my 10 year old and I are exchanging letters in our secret mailboxes and it's amazing the questions she is coming up with...including why do so many girls in her 5th grade class wear…
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First Christmas Joke of the Season
Three men died on Christmas Eve and were met by Saint Peter at the pearly gates. "In honor of this holy season," Saint Peter said, "You must each possess something that symbolizes Christmas to get into heaven." The first man fumbled through his pockets and pulled out a lighter. He flicked it on. "It represents a candle,"…
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Jan.... aka: Phoenixrising***** HAPPY BIRTHDAY****
I will always remember your birthday dear Jan... it is the day I received my very own game of connect the dots on the chest!! I hope you have a wonderful, fabulous day... and are celebrating in grand style... or any style that your heart desires... after all it is you own special day! Happy Birthday! ♥ & hugs, ~T
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Rague, Sherry, a mazingrace
I wanted to start an extra special prayer for you guys and all that need the extra support right now. I had no idea Sherry that your CA had spread to the bone and i dont know how i missed that, im sorry. Just wanted you all to know im here and so is everyone else on the board. Please take care of yourselves. Stay strong…
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Hi - I am another Newbie
Hi everyone! Just thought I would introduce myself to you. My name is Sue and I was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer. I had my radiation treatment simulation last Friday and got my tiny tattoos. So, I have my first radiation treatment tomorrow. I am not afraid as I feel really good about my radiation oncologist and…
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Really bored and tired
but i want to share one more poem, then hopefully i might get to sleep. Dont want to bore anyone, just cant sleep and im still on this board!! My beautiful Three Oh how can I tell all of you My three beautiful children How I can never be blue Your love will never be forbidden My heart it is so filled Of the joys you each…
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chemo
Hi,i will be starting Chemo in 2weeks.I am curios.I have been reading where you have to be careful with about germs and people with colds and such.My dr. I am sure will tell me allthis when i go for treatments.But if some of you will tell me what to exspect.I know everyone is different with it I hear.do you feel any…