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peg day 6 and 7 rads
everyting went well doing great no burning yet infection all gone god bless dont forget get your free make up kit and skin lotions and free hair care for radiation luv peggy
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Arrrrrgh Matey
A seaman meets a pirate in a bar, and they take turns to tell their adventures on the seas. The seaman notes that the pirate has a peg leg, hook, and an eye patch. Curious, the seaman asks, "So, how did you end up with the peg-leg?" The pirate replies, "I was swept overboard into a school of sharks. Just as my men were…
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This is for Pammy!
Congratulations On Finishing Rad's Pammy!!!Congratulations On Finishing Rad's Pammy!!!Congratulations On Finishing Rad's Pammy!!!Congratulations On Finishing Rad's Pammy!!!Congratulations On Finishing Rad's Pammy!!!Congratulations On Finishing Rad's Pammy!!!Congratulations On Finishing Rad's Pammy!!!Congratulations On…
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A BIG HINT FOR THE SITE
If there are certain threads or discussion topics on here that you want to save, reread or want to have incase someone or you might need some info in them, just click on Add to favorites at the top right. Don't forget to click on save after you do that. That way, it will always be in your Favorites and you can refer back…
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VickiSam, Taleena, and all those who started treatment today
To all my sisters that started treatment today: This was day one, for some it will be harder then others,that however does not make the road any easier to walk. Yesterday and the days before you were perparing for battle, today you started your war. Today and every day to come you are a hero. You stand against the beast…
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Sad News
I am writing to report some very sad news of a fellow BC sister who used to visit this site. Many of you remember Danelle (Young_One). She was a spirited woman, with a quick wit and compassionate heart. Danelle was only around 32 when she was diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer. After aggressive chemo and radiation,…
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First Day of Rads Today for T...
Hey, T - hope all went really well for you today, your first rads treatment! One done means now on your way (finally - in more ways than one!) towards the finish line. Kind regards, Susan
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Question for Pammy
What ever happened with the biggest loser contest? I can not find the results. I wound up gaining 5lb myself but I made myself a bracelet anyway!
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Day 35 of Pammy's Rads....Last One!!
WooooHoooo....I am women, hear me roar!! (then cough, sniffle, and blow nose!). Last day of Rads and wouldn't it just be my luck that I woke up with a cold? Sigh...at least it hit me on the last day, so all I need to do is stay in bed if I want to. No more everyday appointments! No more hospital gowns that didn't fit! No…
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Day 6 of Sue's Rads
Even though I am just starting, it was nice to have 3 days off from rads. Everyone at the cancer center was in a great mood and had a great holiday. I talked today to a woman that had her grandfather there. She is a nurse, so, she was getting a bit technical about his treatment. He is doing chemo and rads at the same time.…
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Thank you sisters in pink
There was a discussion earlier regarding when it's time to go. I responded with a huge "thank you" but wanted to make sure that you all were really aware of my gratitude for all of you. It's a very scary and fast moving situation to be thrown into once one is diagnosed with breast cancer. There is way too much information…
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peggy day 5
hershey called down where i was getting my radiation and got me new oncologist i clicked with him didnt like my other did not explain enough went well assured me this infection was normal 4 to eight weeks after surgery will be gone in a week if not i will go to hershey but i told this dr i wil trust him and give him…
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Plus or Minus?
Can someone tell me please what the plus sign means that is next to your name? I don't seem to have one. :( Thanks, Angie
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This is for Pammy 2
Congratulations, Pammy! You've made it. You are officially a Rads Graduate, Class of Summer 09.
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Fatal Allergic Reactions Triggered By Common Chemotherapy Drug
A chemotherapy drug that is supposed to help save cancer patients' lives, instead resulted in life-threatening and sometimes fatal allergic reactions. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/153147.php
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Breast Cancer - MammoSite RTS
I have just posted my story in the Gallery. This is a relatively new procedure. Please read my story. This may not be for you but anyone with breast cancer needs to ask their surgeon if they qualify for this option. Search MammoSite.
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Savi catheter - anyone had one?
Hi there, I was supposed to have a mammosite catheter but it would be too close to the skin and burn it so they put in something that looks like a telephone cable with with wires sticking out of my breast. They are supposed to start radiation next week. I am really scared. FGirst of all I look like bionic woman and second…
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Extreme faction of the Daft Sods
The Rantin Crazed Flakos is a splinter group of the Daft Sods, it is fully exceptable to be a member of both groups, the Flakos are mainly here for when one feels way pass Daft and down right Flaky. We will be offering classes: 1) in Being flaky 2) classes in how to use it to your best advantage 3) how and when to rant…
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Biopsy-ies
I had the whole process... with good results... in June. I want my surgeon to refer me for another mammo in Dec but he says NO... wait til next June. I'm wanting to find another doc. Am I pushing the panic button too soon? I know my health is my decision, what I'm asking is what have those of you who have had the same…
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Breast prosthesis
I would like suggestions on the best place to purchase a breast prosthesis in the Northern VA area. Thanks!
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Disapointment
This time my cancer has metatisized. Now I do not have the support from my husband, since he past away 2 years ago. I have one son, grown and married. Even though my son lives relatively close. I have not seen him or spoke to him since January. How can you cope with this?
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Just checking in
Hi there everyone, this is me just checking in after a week so thay you know that I am ok. I am still working on the issues that need to be dealt with, but did not want you to worry. Yes I have been spotted by a few of you on fb, and I still check my email here daily. No I have not been keeping up with what is going on…
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You are getting sleepy
It was opening night at the Orpheum and the Claude the Amazing Hypnotist was topping the bill. People came from miles around to see the famed hypnotist do his stuff. As Claude took to the stage, he announced, "Unlike most stage hypnotists who invite two or three people up onto the stage to be put into a trance, I intend to…
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A blonde with a fishing rod
A blonde who got a fishing rod for her birthday decided to go ice fishing to make good use of her gift. Early the next morning, she got all her gear together and headed out to the ice. When she reached her final destination, she cut a large hole in the ice and dipped the rod in. Then suddenly she heard a voice that said:…
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etiquette question
What is expected as far as response when you get a get well card? I have had several cards from people I use to work with who haved moved on. The card is the first contact I have had with them in a while. Should I respond? Is email appropriate or do I send another card back? I sent a co worker a get well card and got a…
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BFBear!!! Are you home yet?
Hey Debi....you have been missed. Taleena had a thread going for you last week, but we realized you wouldn't be back till this week? Just wondering if we need to send a search party!! Hope you had a blast on your vacation. Post when you get a chance! ♥ Pammy
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nausea
Hi, I'm new. I start chemo on wednesday. I have always dreaded being nausis all my life. Now I see a side effect of chemo (adriamycn & cytoxan) is nausea. My doctor is going to give me anti-nausea drugs, but I'm stiil afaid. Any suggestions on what to eat the morning of and after the 1st chemo and so on? Thanks, cheryl
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Food ideas for after chemo
Hello, all - I could use some ideas: For about the first week+ after chemo, my stomach is just off -- I'm not having major nausea or any vomiting, but just kind of queasy, don't want to eat much, lots of things just don't sit well. I think it's so important to maintain a healthy diet as much as humanly possible during…
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Wishing Everyone A Happy, Safe and Fun Labor Day Weekend!
I just want to wish everyone on the board and all of your family and friends, a super fantastic fun filled Labor Day weekend! Hugs, Diane ♥
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Day 5 of Sue's Rads
Wow, 5 days has gone by already. This has gone really fast so far. I hope it doesn't drag bad towards the end. Today we got there a little early and we got to sit in the waiting room longer and we got to talk to some of the patients. The throat cancer lady is so nice. Her hubby wasn't there at the moment, so, she freely…