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Just wanted to say
Just wanted to say thank you so very much for those who replied to me a week ago 7/3/09. Blessings come in many forms, one) led me to you wonderful ladies. two) a "scare" of my life, that made me "step back", and take a look at my life, (I'm a workaholic). Three) I had the second mammogram July 8th followed by an…
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RECIPE FOR LIFE
I cut this out of the newspaper several years ago and decided you all might enjoy it! 1 heaping cup of encouragement 1 cup of melted compassion 2 cups of hope 1 cup of love 1 tablespoon of faith (it only takes a little) 2 large attitudes Lots of hugs in assorted sizes Cream encouragement and compassion together. Add hope,…
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AVA UPDATE
Little Ava saw her doctor yesterday, she has gained almost a pound and has grown a bit more than 2 inches. She has a bit of a problem with her tear ducts so she is being treated for that. Her jaundice is still there, ever so slight. Unless she starts to have more problems the doctor will see her in a month, if the jaundice…
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Cindy/CR1954 - One Year
Today is CR1954's one year anniversary for diagnosis. An important milestone. No matter what you may, or may not, be feeling about today - dear Cindy, I send my heartfelt congratulations. Kind regards, Susan
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Good visit with Oncologist:0)
Hello everyone, just thought I'd share; I am 3 yrs out from diagnosis. I had a follow-up today(3-month). Results of a bone scan I had on the 30th are clear! Everything looks good bloodwork etc...I will have an MRI next month but expect that to be fine. And I now have graduated to 6 month follow-ups:0) I feel good! My onc…
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Another joke
Ice Cream Anyone? There was a robin who decided to get up especially early to get some worms. It had rained the night before and there were worms aplenty for many birds, but this robin thought he would eat them all before his siblings woke-up. After consuming all the worms he could stuff into his already overstuffed…
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Bill--are you out there
Bill, Haven't heard from you in a while. How are you doing? Just want to know if you are still out there. We miss you. Margo
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Godkittens posted to my Expressions page...
I posted a picture of my friend's Sphinx kittens. I believe that a couple of them in the pic are also Cornish Rex. CR
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Post treatment follow-up
Hi, I am new to these boards and had a couple of questions for everyone. I was diagnosed in Feb. with IDC with no lymph node involvement. In March I had a double mastecomy with reconstuction. My tumor was 2.4cm so I also had 4 rounds of chemo which I just finished up in early June. I am starting tamoxifine next week…
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Delay again and apologies
OK, back again. First of all, my sincere apologies if my first post offended anyone. Second of all -- I am a man whose wife has Breast Cancer. Please .. I do not wish to offend anyone. If I do let me know. I'm going through pressures myself, and I have no one to talk to. My wife was supposed to start chemotherapy today,…
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Bucket Lists...
In an earlier post, someone mentioned a "bucket list" (things that you really want to do one day, accomplish, see, love etc)... I think that as survivors the goal being to get through all of our individual treatments in order to get on with Living our lives... with a better perspective of how precious our time really…
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It's Always Going To Be Something With You, Isn't it? "Joe vs the Volcano"
Hello Kindred Spirits! Well, I SHOULD be back from my 4th of July trip to Lake Tahoe. I SHOULD have already posted about my awesome trip visiting one of our BC sisters last month! Alas, though, I had a GRAND vacation, and the 4th was a celebration worthy of epic poetry~ I am not home yet. And why, you ask? You didn't ask,…
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Up, Down, Up, Down...I love you gals!
First, I really do love all of you! You make me get my head on straight, you make me see things the way they are, you make me laugh... I called a campground in the area and asked about renting a cabin. I called my brothers and told them. My older brother offered me his RV (told me he's trying to keep my a** from getting…
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Burning Pain
I don't post alot here, but certainly read all the posts by everyone. It's so consoling. I'm 2 weeks post-op and have had a burning under my arms that is so bad. I almost can't even let any clothing touch the area. Has any one else ever experienced anything like this? I may be calling my surgeon tomorrow to see if this is…
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Has anyone been on this drug
I am a little confused I think. Yesterday I had my first chemo treatment. When she was setting up the IV I asked what was that she was giving me. When she told me I was getting Doxorubicin ( adriamycin )and the next day I had to come back for a shot Cyclophosphamide ( cytoxan also called Neosar) said I had never heard of…
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Fuzzball monster, Cat??
So where is the photo of your thoughtful fuzzball present to your hubby? I definitely want to see the new kitty who runs your house!
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today's blonde joke
A highway patrolman pulled alongside a speeding car on the freeway. Glancing at the car, he was astounded to see that the blonde behind the wheel was knitting! Realizing that she was oblivious to his flashing lights and siren, the trooper cranked down his window, turned on his bullhorn and yelled, 'PULL OVER!' 'NO!' the…
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avastin
i have invasive lobular with two positive nodes and my oncologist suggested a posible clinical trial with avastin. Anybody have any info? thanks!
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RECONSTRUCTION UPDATE FROM RE (PART 4)
Today was my revisit the reconstruction surgeon day. It has been a little over two months since the implant was put in. It seems to be fine, however I have pain deep beneath the implant and this has worried me. My surgeon also did a bit of cosmetic stuff to the side of the breast that was reconstructed to correct symmetry.…
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avastin
i have invasive lobular ca with two positive nodes. my oncologist suggested a clinical trial with avastin. anybody have some info? thanks.
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OncotypeDX
Hi everyone... okay... doesn't look like I'll be getting the results today.. Please cross your fingers for me that I have them Monday so that I can take the information to my new Oncologist that I meet on Tuesday... This whole waiting has been pushing me almost to the edge... my stomach is in knots, I feel sick to my…
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A/C on Thursday
Okay ladies, my first chemo treatment is Thursday morning. I have my port in, my Emend script, and a cream to put on my port before chemo to numb it. I am scared to death. I know that everyones reaction is different but would love to hear yours. I DO NOT WANT TO PUKE!!!!!!! I can not stand that. I would rather sit on the…
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Sorry if this has already been covered
What is the time frame from having the sore head and tingling to the hair actually coming out? I have not noticed anything yet but I am only on day 9. My head is itchy and my hair is real dry but that's it. I do live in Phoenix so it could just be the climate. I was going to shave my head this weekend but if I don't have…
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Big Fork Montana
I am sorry but I cannot recall who is from Big Fork, my brother just bought a PUD there (similar to duplex) and I was wondering what Big Fork is like. All I know is that he is 5 minutes from Flat Head lake and he is quite excited. He will be using it as a summer home and a winter retreat. Just curious about the town.…
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Interesting fact!
Tomorrow around lunchtime, it will be 12:34:56 7/8/9 Only happens once a century! RE
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Finished with him
Yet again he laid into me tonight infront of my son..........It's enough I removed my engagement ring. Thanks all........Jx
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For the love of all that is holy -- chemo brain!!
Ok, this is getting out of hand. I am sitting here writing talking points for a speech my boss will give at the United Nations later this month. I just spent 2 minutes trying to spell "consecutive." I spelled it with a "qu" about 10 different times. Luckily there is spell check, or I would be out of a job fast. Will I…
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Recurrance
Hi, I had chest pain for quite a while and had all kinds of tests. I just found out on Wednesday that I have recurring breast cancer. I was 5 years out, thought I had made it. I had a masectomy over 5 years ago and chemo. I will be doing radiation and hormone therapy. I am so angry and afraid. I have three kids and I want…
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"JUST" having surgery thursday....
I am having my expander replaced with the implant, and some repair work done under my arm from the lymphnode removal thursday. When I say i'll be off thursday and friday, etc., or say something about the surgery...people almost ALWAYS say...."oh yeah...now this is just the reconstruction surgery, right?".....JUST? JUST?…
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Last Drain Out
Just got back from getting my last drain out. I thought I'd have to "bite on a bullet", but all went well even though the drain was very long. Feel like a different person. One more milestone gone. Hope everyone has a wonderful week. Love, Maryann