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Welcome all
I would like to welcome all the new people that have joined this wonderful board. I have been a little bit of a funk and really have not replied to many threads and I am sorry I have not welcomed you individually. I am coming out of this funk a little each day. I am welcoming you in a group message and I am sure we will…
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New Pics Around Here
I have been noticing some new pics around the site and some are really funny and some are very pretty! Kudos to all of those who changed them! Now, water balloon fight anyone????? ♠♣ Susie ♠♣
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Chemo 1 Down, 3 to Go!! How about Acupincture??
Hi - I had my first treatment of AC yesterday. It went fine. The anticipation of the whole thing made me nervous. I felt a little queasy last night and threw up a little, but that was because I was drinking a lot water which, believe it or not, gave me heartburn. I also ate saltines. I was fine after I got that out of my…
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Day 28 of Pammy's Rads
Yeah!! Today was the last day of whole breast radiation. When my Doc did my ulta sound to measure for my boosters, he was super impressed with my healing. Could not believe that there was just a minute amount of fluid left in the cavity. He wanted to know what my secret was. I proudly told him.....rest, rest, rest and lots…
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Best place to have port installed ... general question
Any suggestions ??? Meeting with onc tomorrow. Thank you, Vicki Sam
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update my ifo on reimbursments
please contact amc society or you case manager at oncologist for reimbursement on gas milage getting free meals during visit lodging and meals while away from home for treatments anylong distant calls faxes copies of medical records etchelp with rent morgage etc help with if you spouse has lost work for your visits etc…
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sleeping pill tonight
Hi everyone ,I HAVE STAYED CLOSE TO THE PHONE FOR TWO WEEKS.USUALLY HAVE MY CELL PHONE IN MY POCKET IF I DO GO SOME WHERE.WELL FOR ABOUT AN HR. TODAY ME AND MY HUSBAND WENT OUT TO EAT.AND LEFT PHONE IN MY CAR,AND DARN THE DR.S OFFICE HAD CALLED.I CALLED BACK AND THEY HAD ALREADY LEFT FOR THE DAY.I AM WAITING FOR THE…
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update
just wanted to tell everyone , that i finally got up the nerve to do bone scan to see if the cancer spread. i feel like a wimp now haha. was a walk in the park. got the results , has not spread any where else, thank you god.had to get 2 teeth pulled today , they cant start chemo till they were gone..have to phone doc and…
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How do I know I have the best doctors
Hi Ladies, I went back to the surgeon today and she set me up with an oncologist, plastic surgeon,and radiation oncologist. I just met this surgeon and she is hooking me up with these other doctors that I need to depend on to save my life. How on earth do I know if I am choosing the best doctors? We live in Raleigh, NC and…
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Another computer tip
I have another computer tip that some may not know. I used to open up a message and then go back to see if there were any new answers to any threads and it was time consuming but figured if you just hit the refresh button then if there were new comments to threads then you would not have to open a thread and then back out…
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hi
Finally! Girls who I can schmooze with who don't freeze the minute they remember I've been diagnosed with breast cancer. I was diagnosed on Aug. 12th - got the news by phone in the parking lot of Lowe's, but that was my fault, not the radiologist, the day before school inservice started. I was a wreck, but couldn't afford…
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chat all by myself
i am sitting in chat all by myself come join me
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tingling
I'm getting tingling in my feet and ankles feel funny. My arm feels funny too on the 'bad' side. Feels swollen but I look at my ankles and they aren't. Trying not to stay on the computer too long. I had my last chemo in 2004. Could it affect you so long after? Maybe just vericose veins. I've got to go put my feet up. I've…
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Hit in the chest
Hi All - I am waiting for my lumpectomy next week to get the non-invassive, but malignant DCIS out of my right breast. This morning my son accidently kicked me while stretching [while I was trying to wake him] and now it has been hurting all day. I would like to think that maybe it just irritated the scar tissue from the…
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ACS or Koman
I am wanting to attend a b/c fundraiser and I need your input and help. I know that ACS does a great deal for individuals and groups that need help and the Koman seems focused on research. Do I have that right? If you have participated in these events, would you please let me know which one you liked best, or what your…
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TO ALL MY SISTERS
I WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU ALL FOR HELPING ME THROUGH THIS IT ALL HAPPENED SO QUICK MY ONKO TEST WAS 1 I START RADIATION MONDAY AND NO TAMOXIFIN YOU GIRLS ARE ALL HEROS TO ME IM SURE GOD IS SMILING ON YOU ALL AND SO PROUD OF YOU I AM SO PROUD OF YOU ALL MY STRENGTH I HAVE IS BECAUSE OF YOU ALL YOU HAVE HELPED ME THROUGH…
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Thursday Funny
FINES On the first day of college, the Dean addressed the students, pointing out some of the rules: "The female dormitory will be out-of-bounds for all male students, and the male dormitory to the female students. Anybody caught breaking this rule will be fined $20 the first time." He continued, "Anybody caught breaking…
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Thanks
Thanks everyone for your stories, suggestions and support. I'll keep you all posted.
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Nicloe is out of Sugery
(This is Nicoles Husband, she asked me to update everyone) Nicole hade her Mastectomy today, everything went well even her recostruction. The best news of the day was that the lymphnode biopsy came back clean. And weve heard from two doctors that she wont need chemo, (though we havent comfirmed that with the "chief"…
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chatroom
i feel silly for aking but i can't get into chatroom. any help please it says if not connected in 10 seconds hit connect. thanks
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!Happy Birthday to Mimi!
Wishing you a lovely birthday weekend, Mimi!
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(((((((((((( 50' Woman HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! ))))))))))))))
♫ Happy Birthday to you ♪ Happy Birthday to you ♪ ♫ Happy Birthday Dear Chenheart ♪ ♫ Happy Birthday to you!!!! ♪ ♫ I hope your day is filled with wonderful unexpected surprises!!! ~Cheers, ♥ & hugs, ~T
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WAITING FOR TEST RESULTS
hi everyone.I AM WAITING FOR TEST RESULTS TO TELL WHAT TREATMENTS I WILL BE GETTING.IF I DON,T HAVE TO HAVE CHEMO THEN I WILL HAVE RADIATION WITH A PILL I TAKE FOR 5YRS.CAN ANYONE TELL ME ABOUT THIS PILL.IS THEIR MORE THEN ONE KIND?IS IT EXSPENSIVE?THE PET SCAN WAS CLEAR,THE LYNPH NODS WERE CLEAR.THE LUNSETOMY WAS…
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Funny for Tuesday
I was in the pub yesterday when I suddenly realized I desperately needed to fart. The music was really, really loud, so I timed my farts with the beat. After a couple of songs, I started to feel better. I finished my pint and noticed that everybody was staring at me. Then I suddenly remembered that I was listening to my…
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Acupuncture in NH
Is there anyone out there who lives in NH and who sought and received acupuncture treatment for relieving the effects of chemotherapy. I'm going to be starting chemo in the next few weeks and am looking for an acupuncturist. If you did use acupuncture, do you feel it worked? Where did you go for treatment? Would you…
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MRI results
I received the results yesterday from my yearly MRI on thursday. And, it is normal! After this and my good bone scan in June, what more could I ask for? My thoughts are with all those who are currently awaiting test results. May yours also be "normal". Eileen
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Newbie on Board...countdown to Mastectomy!!!
Hi everyone!! My name is Laura and I have breast cancer!! So..this is my first time posting on any "cancer" related website. I was DX on March 13, 2009. Yep...St. Patty's day! What really sucks is that I'm Irish! Yep...long, red, curly, thick hair...oh wait... that's in the drawer in the bathroom! Still...I'm not going to…
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I just took a jog
I am so excited!!! I just finished ac 2 wks ago and am just about to start taxol/herceptin. I took my 10 month old golden retriever puppy out for his 2 mile walk and decided to jog 1/2 of it!!! And I actually did it!!! I havent jogged since april before I was diagnosed and to be honest I have been afraid to try cuz I didnt…
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About the blood in incision area.
Hi everyone, This is just an up-date on me. I went again yesterday and they drew more blood out of the chest area. I had a tube put back in but only lasted 2 days and it fell out so the doctor is trying not to have to put it back in. But she said yesterday that if it fills back up by Thursday I will have to have the drain…
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Hi All
Hi Everyone , 2 Questions one is that after 4 ac treatments and 1 taxol my count was too low for my next treatment. I was so upset!! I have 3 left and just want to get them done with. I feel like a whimp that my count is too low after 5 treatments has this happened to any one else with just that amount or about the same…