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welcome to all newbies
I don't think I have welcomed all the newbies that have come to this wonderful site in the last month or so. Here is my welcome to each and everyone of you. We will get through this time in our lives with all our friends and family on this site and in our lives. The ladies and gents are awesome people here. I am so glad…
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Did everyone see this?
Hi, for any that missed the Breast Cancer tribute on So U Think You Can Dance, here is the link... http://3.ly/Lnq Get the tissues ready! Hugs, Ladydi1
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NED!!!
This is going to be a long post. I got home about 20 minutes ago and just got on the computer and saw the postings wondering about me. Thanks so much for your concern (and prayers.) Guess what. They worked. I feel you as real, tangible people although some of you look like dogs and cats! :) So here is a snippet of my day.…
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Day 3 of Pammy's Rads....
And (not that anyone had any doubts!) she made it through day 3!!!!! But I was....OMG....3 minutes late!! Three must be the number of the day. I should go play the lottery. Let's see...day 3 of rads, 33 more to go (that's extra points for a double 3!!), 3 appointments today, 3 people got to look at my boobie today, and 3…
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worried about menopause....
Ok everyone, let me tell you what happened and then I'll tell you why I am worried. Yesterday, I once more received a nasty letter from our gas comapny. It stated that they were here to read our meter but no one was home. If we do not make arrangements with them than our service will be disconnected. Well, this infuriated…
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To all my sisters
A friend just sent me this and I had to pass it on to all of you. A young wife sat on a sofa on a hot humid day, drinking iced tea and visiting with her mother. As they talked about life, about marriage, about the responsibilities of life and the obligations of adulthood, the mother clinked the ice cubes in her glass…
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Venting too--RE: RSVP
I sent out 16 invites to Jake's party and only 1/2 RSVP'd. Don't people know what RSVP means. I sent out an email to 8 parents this morning asking them if they were coming--I needed to know one way or the other. I always RSVP the day I get the invite so I don't forget--I don't understand why others can't do the same thing.…
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Natural Cures
Has anyone tried Dr. Shulze's natural cures instead of chemotherapy.......I was diagnosed with breast cancer and I really want an alternative...chemotherapy does kill the cancer cells but it also kill all the good cells too and screws up your immune system..... any feedback would be great because I hate all drugs....
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Back from Surgury
Well everything went fine, No details back from the surgeon yet, but I'm sure I'll hear something soon. This surgury was alot different than the last one, probably because there was more time. The first surgury was so rushed, that I never even made it back to the pre-op room to have my IV started or those thingy's put on…
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MIMI - Where is the weekend roll call plan?
I always love to read what everyone is doing? You busy? Miss it :( lol
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CANCER MARKER BLOOD TESTS
I have recently been made aware that some of you are not aware of what or why one would have cancer markers ran (blood work) periodically. Hence this discussion. If you have a doctor who does not run these tests tell him/her you want the tests run for your peace of mind. CA 15-3 antigen levels are most commonly elevated in…
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chat
Yep i am in chat again, come one come all
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Tummy tuck reconstruction?
Hi everyone. I just went to a plastic surgeon to discuss breast reconstruction. She talked about taking skin from my back to replace the damaged skin from my rad. and being stretched so an implant could be put in. The problem with implants is that they can leak and have to be replaced every 10 years. I also had heard that…
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RE and Darling Ava!
RE, the newest picture of Ava and you is so beautiful! And, she looks so very healthy! She must be doing good? Has she been gaining weight? Well, just wanted to say thanks for another beautiful pic of Ava and her Grandma! Keep posting them please! They are a breath of fresh air! Love, Jeanne
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UPDATE on Tjhay
Hi all I am at my friends home resting comfotably. They removed a quarter size peice of skin and fatty tissue, the pulled it all togeather and gave me 3 levels of stitches. I have stage 1 melenoma, the treatment for it is exactly what they did to day. So it is all gone, and they took there extra pound of flesh just to be…
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2nd day of Pammy's rads
Well, I just finished celebrating my second day of rads with a big smiley cookie!! Yeah, yeah, I know.....I'm going to lose the "Greatest Loser" contest for sure!! Went about 10 min early this time and they were running on schedule as usual. Took a look around the waiting room (This is a huge waiting room!) and decided to…
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Thanks for the words of encouragment
Thanks so much to everyone that responded to my very first post. Although I have a great support system here at home(the worlds most awesome hubby ever) we live several states away from our families and will be making a trip there tomorrow for a wedding it will be the first time seeing everyone since my Dx and I want to be…
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need thoughts on reconstruction
I had a right mastectomy. Because of the infiltration of the cancer and my need for radiation I could not have reconstruction at the time of the mast. When I was told I had to have the mastectomy there was no question in my mind that I would have reconstruction. Now I am getting worried about whether or not to do it. I…
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How much more?
Sorry to be sounding so miserable, but I spent all day in emergency being poked, prodded and ultra-sounded. After my onco visit last week i found a tender bruised feeling area in my top rib below the affected area. Of course I ignored it and put it down to a new bra. Yesterday I noticed it had spread to 5 ribs. Then last…
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venting
I was telling a friend/colleague that I had bc yesterday and had a strange sensation that the world is split into two groups of people: those that have cancer and those that don't. I don't understand what God is trying to teach me/us by making me/us go through this. I don't know why this happened or what I could have done…
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I did the deed
I did the deed yesterday and shaved my head after watching most of my baby fine hair go down the bathtub drain and putting my face it in it in the pillow case. Actually bald is better than what I had...but seriously it was a big step for me but I am glad its done
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2nd chemo treatment, wish me luck
Okay now I am going to get chemo #2. I haven't lost my hair yet. I felt like I was pregnant after the first one. How the second treatment usually go!
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FINISHED MY RADS TODAY! YIPPEE!
Finally, I am done with rads. I had my last booster today and I am so happy. Now, I can hopefully start healing and get on with my life. Going everyday for 7 weeks, with just weekends off, was getting to be too much. And, I will heal, right? My radiation oncologist said I would. It just will take time he said. I asked him…
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Second Chemo Treatment Today
Hi everyone! I am on Taxetere and Cytoxin. Four treatments three weeks apart. Today at 11 is my second treatment. No sleep all night, probably a combo of the steroid and anxiety. I did make some nice necklace sets anyway! After reading all the posts regarding this treatment, I decided to shave my head on day 12, thinking…
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Just a "Drive-By" Hello to all
Its been a while since I posted, my bad! Just wanted to say hello and hugs to everyone, Have been having some interesting times this summer, all good.. ehhh hemmm, 1st mammo since Dx... got the report a month later, don't ask... Just call me Murphy.. well when the onco got the report, he sent me to the Surgeon, Flashback…
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chat
sitting in chat come join me
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Guess im just stupid
I posted before that i have swollen node in the groin and now in my neck. The onc nurse finally called me back today after i left two messages. She told me, well i dont think it is your breast cancer. UH DAH!!! I have no more breasts the swelling isnt there. I guess ill just try to get an answer from the onc on the 28th.…
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Waiting for my surgery
I was diagnosed on May 8th 2009. I have IDC. I am a classic case of early detection. I had my sentinal lymph node plus an extra removed last week and they are cancer free..Due to many factors and tons of research.. My decision is to have a bi-lateral masectomy with immediate reconstruction using my own body tissue... My…
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And I was nervous?
OMG....piece of cake!! Got there early (knew hubby would make sure I had plenty of time!) and they did take me early. Glad Moopy had warned me about the machine and table moving!! I was sooooooo spaced out on xanax that I thought it was the coolest thing in the world!! I dubbed the machine "Optimus Prime" from the…
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First this, then that, now what
Okay Sisters and the one or two brothers out there Breast cancer got it did treatment Big scan on July 31st for the spot on my lung (previous date was wrong) Menopause making me cranky, well that is a nicer word then I am thinking thank you tomxafin Now I went in last week to see the dermatogist and had a couple of wonky…