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After the mastectomy
I am having a mastectomy next Tuesday. What do I do to fill my bra until I have reconstruction surgery?
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Good news + No news
Well, the good news is that my previous Insurance Company called today and it looks like I won the appeals. They will be reprocessing and paying out the $14,000.00 they had denied during my treatment. What a relief!! I am also thankful that our new Insurance Company have been a pleasure to work with and have not denied…
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A Married Couple
A married couple was in a terrible accident where the woman's face was severely burned. The doctor told the husband that they couldn't graft any skin from her body because she was too skinny. So the husband offered to donate some of his own skin. However, the only skin on his body that the doctor felt was suitable would…
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RE
Thinking of you today, Re, and sending positive thoughts and prayers as you have testing for the muscle spasms. I am so sorry you are having this pain on top of everything else.
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It's all in the attitude! LOL
A Girlfriend of mine confused her Birth Control pills with her Valium....she now has 14 kids, but she doesn't really care. Have a good weekend, Warrior-Surivors!! Hugs, Claudia
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Debi/bfbear - First Relay for Life Tonight!
Our dear Debi/bfbear will participate in her first ACS Relay for Life event tonight, as Team Leader - no less - for "BrEaST FRIENDS" (love their name)! Per her recent post - they are #1 team $ fundraiser, and Debi is #1 individual $ fundraiser! Amazing! Awesome! Wishing Debi and her teammates a great time, with heartfelt…
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Good Times on CSN...Thanks (long post)
I just want to say thanks you to the many hearts that has touched mine. You have given me the opportunity to laugh with, cry with you and most of all you all have made me feel like I belong. Just a recap...I was diagnosed with stage IIB breast cancer 6/2/2009. Lumpectomy performed 6/17/09. 7 nodes removed, the cancer had…
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Chapter 5...
"Hmmm....you have very good veins. They are small but will be easy to get to." the Anesthiolosist Asstistant commented as she held Pammy's hand while gently tapping on the back of it with her hand. "No, please", Pammy begged, "I can't stand the IV in the back of my hand. It is the most painful spot for me". "I start there…
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Chapter 4.....
As they arrived back to the pre-op area, Pammy was still day dreaming. She hadn't even noticed they had moved her to a different cubicle. But she did start to notice how much busier it had become and now it seemed all the little rooms were completely full. In came Doctor Jullian with a big smile & chipper attitude. "Hi…
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Awkward question...
I felt pretty awkward about asking this question.. but seeing as we can talk about much more personal issues, with understanding and with laughter... I thought... "Well.. geezzz... I should be able to ask my family about this then.." I mentioned back in May I think that I had some knots on my "good/right" breast... just as…
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No conference today-----Sorry I goofed!
My apologies to everyone, looks like I got ahead of myself. Sorry for the confusion. I should just keep my mouth (hands typing) shut!! jan
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This Evenings Entertainment:
Got some new food for Riva, it makes her fart like billy-o. The cat got stoned on the catnip (That should have been a tomato LOL) I don't think I'll need the telly tonight! ROFLMAO! Jxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Conference Call in 10 minutes (12:00 noon eastern time)
Hope everyone can make it. Check your home email for details.
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First Haircut...Woohooooooooo!!!!!!!
I just went to the hairdresser for my first post-chemo cut!!!! It felt like a dream come true. You may now call me Shawn! LOL Hugs Jxxxxxxxxxx
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This is a non cancer question! So read it or not!
I am still using IE 6 for my browser. Should I download IE 7 or does anyone still have IE 6 like me? Some have told me that when they downloaded the IE 7 that it messed up some of their programs and stuff. Ok, you puter techs..HELP ME! lol Thanks so much! Love, Jeanne
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Sunday sex
I will never hear church bells ringing again without smiling.. Upon hearing that her elderly grandfather had just passed away, Katie went straight to her grandparent's house to visit her 95 year-old grandmother and comfort her. When she asked how her grandfather had died, her grandmother replied, "He had a heart attack…
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Radiation bonus!
I just have to tell you how wonderful my entire oncology crew is. The oncologist is great ... his nurses who do the infusions are true angels ... the surgeon and his crew are terrific ... but yesterday after my radiation treatment ... they asked if I wanted a massage. It seems that every Wednesday they have someone there…
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I thought today was Friday
I thought today was Friday. Chemo brain. Always have chemo on Thursday and had it today but when I got to work and all this evening I've been thinking it was Friday--start of my vacation--now bummer have to go to work tomorrow. Thankfully I have Jake to keep me straight on what day of the week it is. Tomorrow he has his…
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Water Water Everywhere...
I know there is much debate with divided opinions about drinking bottled water and it's effect on breast cancer. I used to drink it all the time...since my diagnosis i have stopped completely. Weird thing, the entire year prior to my diagnosis, for the VERY FIRST TIME, i started carrying a case of it in my trunk so i would…
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Thought I would share this
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In April, Maya Angelou was interviewed by Oprah on her 70+ birthday. Oprah asked her what she thought of growing older. And, there on television, she said it was 'exciting.' Regarding body changes, she said there were many, occurring every…
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oh how im mad, please answer this one
I have been reading through responses and questions and want to know what the heck this brca test is and why wasnt it offered to me? Im 36, should i still have this done and if im possitive, does it mean my daughter should be tested when shes older or what? Man im so upset that my drs never even mentioned this test to me.…
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PET scans
I was recntly diagnosed with breastcancer in my right breast,and am now waiting for more tests due to something in my left breast, and swollen lymphnode left side. Will have MRI and mammogram again this week. Since leaving the doctor's office I heard that a PET scan detects cancer, and am wondering why they are not used…
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Need a smile?
What did one saggy boob say to the other saggy boob? "If we don't get some support soon, people will think we're nuts."
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Conference Call Questions - Do you have some ready?
Well, the day is creeping up on us, so, have you thought of any questions you might want to ask Greta at CSN? I have only thought of one, and, I thought I saw someone else post that they might ask it. So, I will let them, as, it might cause a controversy. lol ( yes, i can be a chicken ) Not for sure if I will make the one…
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Tamoxifen and hot flashes
I just finished 7 weeks of radiation for DCIS and was put on Tamoxifen, which is giving me horrific hot flashes. I can't take my favorite Premarin any longer and miss it so much. I'm tempted to give up the Tamoxifen and just take my chances my cancer won't return. Any advice??
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Tasha and U4art
If you get a chance check out the expressions gallery, Art has posted a few nice photo's of his surprise visit with Tasha. Really nice pics Tasha! RE
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MUSCLES SPASMS
Okay all my fine friends, do any of you suffer from muscle spasms in the chest area on the sides you had your surgeries. I have had them ever since the lumpectomy, so far the mastectomy side is less fierce. Today I did a bit of grocery shopping and managed to manhandled a few "way to heavy for me" items. Since then I have…
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Dr Charisma-Bypass....
I visited my onco today for 6 month check up. Everything fine. Except he started banging on about a Mammo again, he said it was time, So we agreed that I'd do it before my next appointment in January. I even had the miserable Sod laughing, Blood pressure was slightly up, I told him it was because I had to see him...He…
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Went for help and advice today........
They were great, they have all this stuff to offer to support you, a wonderful apartment..(view next monday) and life is looking up at last. Oh My......Such Turmoil, I'll be OK.. Hugs Jxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Disability for Breast Cancer....
Has anyone applied and been given disability for your breast cancer? I thought I read that this is a qualification to receive disability fron Social Security. :) Pammy