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What a fantastic week-end!
Good Morning, My husband and I had a fantastic week-end! We are exhausted, since we were on the go the entire time and my husband has the blisters on feet to prove it. We arrived in Chicago and took a shuttle to Evanston (the shuttle was the only part of our week-end get-away that was disappointing). Our driver was a crazy…
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reconstruction
Hi everyone, I am new to the discussion boards(written one time before)I am 54 years old. I had my masectomy(right side)on june 29 2009. I had a small focus of infiltrating ductal carcinoma 0.2 cm grade 1. Extensive ductal carcinoma in situ - low grade. Rare carcinoma-associated microcalcifications. No vascular invasion 3…
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Whirlwinds
Routine mamogram 8/11, diagnosed 8/14.A quick trip to Mo to see daughter who is expecting twin boys and my help in November.Really fun trip with my other daughters and 5 grands.Home 8/19, appointment with surgeon 8/21, scheduled bilateral mastectomy 8/27. Things are still sinking in, trying to read all info out there.…
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Some good news
My nurse practitioner called today and the mole is nothing to worry about, my urine tests were good, my blood tests (for diabetes) could be a little better but they are not bad. She also said that they tried to call to schedule the ultrasound but they had the wrong phone number. She gave them the correct phone number and…
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Being Flakey
Hi everyone. I know that I have not been posting very much of late and when I have it has been brief and not very imformative or funny or any of that stuff. To be honest I am just going through a down period, you know feeling sorry for myself, and being bored out of my mind at the same time, not a good combination. I am…
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Taking Arimidex with Reclast or Zometa
I am a 6 year breast cancer survivor. I have just recently finished taking 5 years of a anti-cancer drug called fareston. Now my oncologist is suggesting I start a new drug called reclast or zometa. I have read all the possible side effects, etc. and I need to know if anyone has taken either of these drugs and how they…
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Good Morning
HI EVERYONE.I WANTED TO TELL YOU THAT I GOT A NEW PUPPY.HER NAME IS PATCHES.SHE IS ADORABLE.IF ANY OF YOU SEEN MY POST TWO WKS. AGO MY DOG I HAD FOR 12YRS. PASSED.THAT WAS A HARD WEEK.I DIDN,T THINK I WOULD GET A NEW ONE THIS SOON.BUT ME AND MY HUSBAND WENT TO THE ANIMAL SHELTER AND FELL IN LOVE WITH THIS LITTLE GIRL.I PUT…
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ADDING PICTURE
HELP PLEASE,HOW DO I ADD A PICTURE.I WANT TO SHOW YOU MY NEW PUPPY.THANK YOU. PAT.
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chemo week for me
I have my chemo on weds and I am already getting cranky! It is round 3 of 6 for me so I should be happy that I am going to be halfway through, but it just seems like I am finally feeling better when I have to go again. I know it's working, the dr has said it is, but I just wanna curl up and stay home! Maybe it's because we…
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Results Are Finally In!
I was literally closing the door to my home to go to the doctor's office (one hour away) when the phone rang. The onc's nurse called to tell me the results from the xrays were "negative", no signs of leisions or tumors. Then she said the onc recommended I go for an MRI to check the shoulder, rotator cuff, and upper arm…
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A couple of Laughs for Monday
ARRESTING TIME A police officer in a small town stopped a motorist who was speeding down Main Street. 'But officer, 'the man began, 'I can explain.' 'Quiet!' snapped the officer.' I'm going to let you spend the night in jail until the chief gets back.' 'But, officer, I just wanted to say, ' 'And I said be quiet! you're…
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I'm computer challenged! How do you change fonts, etc??? I'm jealous!
Ok, I need The Tutorial~ how does one change the font, color and add hearts and flowers??? Hugs, Claudia
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Personal ??? -- Planning my attack // Hair Loss .. sorry to invade your privacy
Being new to our bc site .. I have so many questions .. Personal ones, so please don't hate me for these stupid questions. Just looking to my big sisters for a few answers. Without a doubt, I will get my 2nd opinion results on Tuesday,@2:30 p.m. which will include my MRI results from today -- allergic reaction and all...he…
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Home from vacation!
thank you all so much for your good wishes, and I think Robert had a ball posting and giving updates, first he said he needs his own screen name and avatar, but I wouldn't count on it, he was glad to be able to let you know what was happening, but his computer fun is fixing problems on the pc, and playing some of the…
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MAMMOGRAM
Ladies and Gents I had my mammogram last week and got the results today....NO EVIDENCE OF TUMOR OR CANCEROUS GROWTH!!!! HIP HIP HOORAY!!!! Nice to be able to come here and share this good news with all of you. Love, RE
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Start Chemo on Tues. - probably
Well, as far as I know, I will start chemo on Tues after the port is put in that morn. Nurse will call me Monday after Dr. T. gets the PET Scan (done this AM) and the results on Her2 (I think that's it). Have an EKG of some sort on Mon. morn. Susan
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One down, One to go!
Well, although I am still in "discomfort" (PAIN) this afternoon I got a letter with the results of my MRI from Tuesday~ and I quote: "We are pleased to tell you that your breast imaging study shows NO ABNORMALITIES"!!!!!! They didn't use exclamation marks or upper case letters, but I thought they are appropriate! I meet…
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Finding a little humor in the midst of chaos..
So, I had my MRI needle guided biopsy of that area near the chest wall Thursday (which I might add is the least dignified positioning.. and there is no lady like way to get into position)... They followed up this wonderful procedure with a mammogram of that breast... as if to add insult to injury... and don't you know last…
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A couple of Sunday laughs
ANSWER MY PRAYER--PLEASE Jonathan, the Vicar's very young son asked his father, 'Daddy, I notice every Sunday morning when you first climb into the pulpit to give your sermon, you bow your head for a moment. What are you doing?' The father answered, 'I'm asking the Lord to give me a good sermon.' Jonathan inquired, 'Then…
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Financial problems: Hospital and chemotherapy bills,
Balance billing: the hospital and Chemotherapy office want the difference between billing charges and amounts allowed and paid by my insurance. My outstanding balance $30,00. How can I safe myself from the bankruptcy? All suggestions are welcome
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LTD denial
I am a cancer survivor; I was diagnosed with breast cancer stage 3 about at the age of 46. Over the past 12 months I had four surgeries, six chemotherapy treatments, 8 weeks of radiation and currently on hormone therapy. During my cancer treatments I was on Short Term Disability paid by my employer. After I exceeded my…
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another website for free hats
Hats off to Chemo. org provides free sleep caps, turbans, bucket hats, etc. to chemo patients.
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Hey All
I've been reading here for a couple of weeks and finally decided to jump in. I'm (gasp) 59 years old. I've always done my breast exams in the shower. Note to self-you can miss a lump until your left nipple goes south. Surgeon explained that you should do self exams dry and lying down. Not much help now. Anyway, July 2, I…
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GOOD NEWS.GOOD NEWS
HI,THE LAST POST I DID I DIDN,T KNOW IF I WAS GOING TO GET MY PET SCAN DONE BECAUSE THE INSURANCE WON,T PAY FOR IT.I HAD TO FILL OUT FOR FINACIAL AID AND THEY ARE GOING TO COVER SOME OF IT.AND I GOT MY RESULTS FROM THE PET SCAN AND IT IS NEGATIVE.THANK GOD.I AM WAITING FOR ONE MORE TEST RESULT.AND I WILL KNOW IF I NEED…
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Colorful Post....
OK, secret is up!! How are some of you posting in color and putting cute little hearts and stuff by your name. Inquiring minds want to know. Time to spill the beans!! (oh, remember that game? "Don't spill the beans"!! Love to play it, but I always lost). :O) Pammy
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Sorry I'm Late...
But I'M BACKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Had bell out today to attach my computer to it's super service. This real nice young man turned up and.....couldn't get it going, he said the computer was fine, the modem was fine, they just weren't talking to each other... I nearly cried, he even offered me his lap-top to…
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One down, One to go!
Well, although I am still in "discomfort" (PAIN) this afternoon I got a letter with the results of my MRI from Tuesday~ and I quote: "We are pleased to tell you that your breast imaging study shows NO ABNORMALITIES"!!!!!! They didn't use exclamation marks or upper case letters, but I thought they are appropriate! I meet…
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scared
i have just had breast cancer operation , lyhmph nodes came back with cancer..stage 3. they want me to take a test where they put radation thru my veins..i have cancelled twice scared of reaction.dont know how i am going to do chemo if i cant even do that. first visit to cancer center wed aug 19, to find out when i start.
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Not ignoring you, I promise
Hello my dear sisters. Just a quick note to let everyone know I am not ignoring you, but am dealing with many issues that need my immediate attention. I think someone once said not only do we have cancer to deal with, but cancer & finances, cancer & relationships, cancer & life, etc. I think I was given the honor of…
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Cats out of the hospital
Hi everyone cat is home now moving well but very slow still has to have the drains in until next week i made her a good lunch and she is settling in she had the laptop since monday that is why i did not post she read all of your posts but was unable to post herself because the hospital had poor internet connection