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Biggest loser-prize
I posted some pictures of bracelets and earrings I made in the expression gallery. I use these every year to raise funds for the Susan G Komen walk. I would like to give one away as a prize to the winner of our Biggest Loser contest.
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Some Rad questions....
Hmmmm....I was just wondering. I noticed some people started using lotions from day one and some (Like me) was told that when you start to turn red (in about 2 weeks) we will give you all the lotions you need. How many think it is more benefical to use them in the beginning? I was also wondering....they told me do not…
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CMF Chemo
Has anyone had CMF chemo? I've finished my 4th of 8 treatments, dose dense. My oncologist says it is well tolerated by most people. I was ill for the first couple of treatments but now I think we have the right combo of anti-nausea drugs and steroids. I'd be interested to hear about anyone else's experience. Thanks.
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Eye glass wearers
For those who wear eye glasses and use the lens cleaner spray---BIG TIP---Go to Walmart eye center and buy a 2 oz bottle of lens cleaner for about $2.00 and you get free refills forever. What I did is buy a small bottle go home pour it in my bigger bottle and then the next time I go to Walmart I get my small one filled.…
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~*~* CONGRATS MARGO/TOMMASEENA ~*~*
Congrats Margo on your LAST chemo! Such a huge accomplishment! Love, Jeanne
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two large garbage bags
Some may have seen or heard this one before: A little old lady was walking down the street dragging two large plastic garbage bags behind her. One of the bags rips and every once in a while a $20 bill falls out onto the sidewalk. Noticing this, a policeman stops her, and says, "Ma'am, there are $20 bills falling out of…
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Areola changes colors and I feel it when it does - Anyone else?
Hi! I posted this before, but, wanted to see if anyone else was having this happen and if you had it happen, is it still? I had a lumpectomy and I had radiation treatments also. My plastic surgeon made a small half moon incision next to my aerola to remove my tumor. It isn't on my aerola, but, next to it. Every now and…
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Freaking out about the port! Help
Hey guys! My sister had a port inserted today and she thinks she may have two one above her rt.nipple and the other in the standard clavicle area. She's waiting to feel a little less groggy to call her doctor and ask "what the hey" is going on, since she wasn't expecting two. I'm not there I can't see what she's talking…
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Doing Well
Just wanted to let everyone know that I am doing well a few days after my procedure. I am a little achey but not in pain, so no more pain pills, which means I should not be as goofy. Don't know for sure if that is a good thing, i am alot easier to get along with these days when i am being goofy. Anyway thank you all for…
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additional coverage for chemo drugs
Any idea how to get additional coverage for chemo drugs during the treatment. My insurance covers only 50%. Can I be denied treatment if I can not afford to pay more?
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Surgery Tomorrow
Well here I am, tomorrow is the big day. Double mastectomy with lymph node removal (hope neg)My family and I (my husband and daughter) drove 4 hours to the cancer tx center that I had picked(they are wonderful) Ellis Fishel and University hospital in Columbia, MO. Tired, Scared, my daughter was a little agitated at times…
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first chemo
First round of chemo today. I'm gonna kick cancer butt! Hope you are all doing well. See you on the other side tonight! Spent some time with my horse last night, he is such a good boy! Hopefully I get on him again and go for alittle ride someday.
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I was diagnosed last month
Hi I was diagnosed with DCI breast cancer last month and I am looking for advice to help me with my decisions. I have had the lumpecotmy and now must decide if I want to go with radiation and temoxifin, or masectomy. Needless to say I am very overwhelmed with all of the information the Drs. give you and trying to deal with…
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I Get By With A Little Help...
This effort was inspired by Margo's wonderfully awful list of mutilated 60s hits. I sang this for Moopy in the car on the way back from treatments today, and she said it shouldn't damage her reputation too much if I posted it here. What would you say if I loaded my pants? Would you jump up and stalk out on me? Lend me a…
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Just diagnosed last month :(
Hi everyone; I was just diagnosed last month with Breast Cancer. I have to say that it really overwhelmed me. My radiologist saw a suspicious area on my regular mammogram and thought it was worth looking at. Well, after a steriotactic core biopsy and an excisional biopsy, I have extensive DCIS and stage 1 invasive ductal…
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Mondors Disease.
Also known as Mondors Cord aka Thrombophlebitis of the Superficial Vein. Affects .05 - .09% of women who have had severe trauma to the breast. Not serious just painful for a while and will eventually go away on its' own. I feel very special! LOL Anyway this is what doc thinks. I am seeing specialist surgeon tomorrow and…
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Wot time is it?
I have no idea what time zone I am in for the conference. I have set my computer time it's now nearly 5 here... Basically I only know British summer time, and Grenwich Mean Time. I know I'm NOT in either of THOSE! Soooooo Help! Jxxxxxxxxxxxx
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no.1 chemo
survived my first chemo without incident yesterday and received my first shot today. All is going well. thanks for your support! how are you doing Softball mom2?
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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