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So, how is Moopy doing now with Rads?
How are you doing now Moopster? Love that name lol Are you getting more rest? Taking naps? ( love my naps lol ) And, thanks for filling us in on your rad treatment. It is interesting. Like I said, I had heard of it before, but, I didn't know much about it. Hugs to you Moopy, Jeanne
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3 YEARS ago today, my LAST cancer treatment!!!!!
After my stage III rectal cancer diagnosis in December of 2004, and the chemo, rads, and surgery (times 2) for that, and my stage II breast cancer diagnosis in July of 2005 with the surgery (lumpectomy), chemo, and rads...my LAST rad treatment was July 3, 2006!!!! The only remnant is the Tamoxifen, and my lactose…
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Taxotere
Hello all, I have a question, my next step is to take taxotere looking for response from people who have taken this and if they took it weekly or every three weeks. I have to decide which way to go. I did ok with the adrimyicin and cytoxin. Do you have hair loss with this as mine is just starting…
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Daft Sods and Pets of! Roll call for the new members......
Hi Members.........Please can you sign in from time to time to allow new mwmbers to see what this is about?............ SUSAN-------CRACK THAT WHIP>>>>>>>>>SHNELL< SHNELL! New members are asking what the Daft Sods Club is...........You may not being negligent in your duties....... Esteemed secretary........Please answer…
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Picture
I uploaded my picture but I cheated a little. I used an old picture (from 1966) when life was a lot simpler - although I didn't always think so then. I'm with my sister, Marcia. She is the young, cute one!
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very emotional
Hi Everyone, New to this sight. I'm 47 and had a bilateral masectomy 4 weeks ago. I will be having 4 treatments of AC and 4 treatments of Taxol. Ihad one treatment 2 weeks ago and will be having second treatment tomorrow. So far I have recoverd great form surgery and my first treatment went ok except for being tired. I…
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to choose or not to choose a bilateral...
So far my plan was to have a mastectomy on my recently diagnosed reoccurance of cancer and reconstruction (still on the fence about which type). Talked to my gyn today and she is concerned due to multi focal cells about the other breast. BRAC is negative and I have an MRI scheduled for Fri...but in the meantime, any…
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Meet the "Grand"Pup
Well... Kenny.. (my oldest son) has surprised me and ended up coming down to the lake... he wanted me to meet my new "grand" pup... his name... are you ready for what my son named him? "McLovin" ... only my son would come up with a name like that.. so can anyone tell what kind of mix he is... we are really wondering.. we…
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Newly diagnosed
Hi all, Last Friday 6-12-09 it was confirmed that I have Invasive Ductal Carcinoma,Nottingham histologic grade 3( nuclear grade3),involving three of three tissues cures with a max linear dimenision of 0.9 cm. and High grade ductal carcinoma in situ and lymphovascular invasion is Identified... Also estrogen receptor :…
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Christmas Girl-where are you?!!
Susan, What happened to you,I miss you! We miss you! If you are on vacation,that's one thing-but if you're staying away that's a whole nother thing! Come back to us!!!
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Unique Creative Trees
Hello Ladies and Gents, Colin and I went to an amusement park for the 4th of July to view some very unique trees which were the creation of a very talented man. If you get a chance go to the expressions gallery and take a look. Hope you all have a marvelous 4th of July. RE
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can't let go of breast cancer
I picked up two books on breast cancer at the library yesterday. Not significant who they are written by, or what they are about, but just the topic. It occurred to me that I'm just not ready to let go of this yet. I'm basically healed and (ha, ha) back to normal. Surgery last March, no chemo or rads needed, startd 5 years…
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I can't believe this!!!!!!!!!! Woohooooooooooo
Today at work a lady came in, yes regular customer and as I was helping her take her stuff out to the car she asked me...ME! What hairdresser I used for my perm and cut! I Was so delighted I could have HUGGED HER! I got out to the car park and told her........"You have just made my day....." and told her why. She was…
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Does anyone know was a BONEARY is?
Jake and I were driving along and we past something and he asked me "Is that a boneary?" I told me, "No it is a cemetery." He said, "Well they call it a cemetery or a bone yard so I just took part of each word I guess" I had to giggle. I have no idea where he learns somethings. Margo
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Advice on what has helped everyone get through chemo?
I am a newly diagnosed breast cancer survivor of 3 weeks and new to this site. I had one of 34 tested lymph nodes that had cancer cells. So I will be having the port placement and chemo starting in about 6 weeks. I would appreciate any feedback on what helped with side effects? Were people able to work through chemo? Thank…
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Good Luck With Rads Moopy!
Just wishing you good luck with your first rads tomorrow Moopy! If you got thru chemo, rads will be so much easier for you. We are all here for you! Got questions, just ask! Hugs to you Moopy!
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SUSAN?????????????
Where are you? You are sorely missed........ Hugs Jxxxxxxxxxx
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Chatroom
I went on chat tonight...that was fun! I have finally entered the 21st c! My daughter will be so proud of me. I didn't know you could have so many conversations at one time. That was really confusing for an ol' gal like me. It plum tuckered me out. I'm going to bed now. Goodnight everyone...sweet dreams. Good thoughts and…
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tired
Why am I so tired all the time? I've had bilateral masectomies two weeks ago and haven't even started chemo yet but I'm exhausted. could this be residual cancer's effect on my body?
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Job Interview Questions
Hi Ladies. I have a question that I don't think I have seen here before. I also p[osted this to my friends on the ovarian board. If any of you have had to switch jobs or careers, did they do background checks on you and if they did, did it include a credit report check? I am asking because quite honestly my credit is…
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Happy 4th Of July!
Let the fireworks begin! Just wishing all of you a wonderful, safe and fun 4th of July! Some of you are staying home, some are going away for the holiday, but, we are all joined together in one way, we are all survivors of bc! SISTA'S 4ever! Love, Jeanne
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which AIs have less depression as a side effect
I think I am going to have to bite the bullet and see a psychiatrist to put me on anti-depressants, which, as I have written before, I believe is caused by the Femara. First I will try the anti-depressants, but I want to know: does anyone know which AI (Aromasin, Arimidex Femara )causes the least depression as a side…
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For Ladybug22
I saw your post on the NED thread and because you don't have BC anymore we still need you here. You have been through the whole experience from start to finish with BC and I and others need you to stay for your wisdom is what we need. Women and men who have or had BC or their caregivers need others who have or had BC or…
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HORMONAL THERAPY
I have a couple of questions reguarding hormonal therapy and hope that someone will help. I have to start on this treatment and was wondering if someone could tell me the side effects on it and how they feel while taking it. Also will it cause me to go into menopause. I have an appointment this week with the onc, but i…
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This will make Tasha smile!
Just had to tell everyone....Because of Tasha's newest picture (the tree dance) I kept starring at it thinking there was just something about that pitcure I couln't put my finger on. Then it hit me! I had decided how much I really liked the color Turqoise, because of her top she is wearing in that picture. Since I…
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Tasha...your pic
I am sorry but I have to ask what you are doing in that picture. I can not figure it out and have to ask.. Do I need glasses?? Anyway you make me smile a lot with your posts so thanks for the humor you bring to things, Kim
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Did you know--thread tip
I just found this out by accident. If there are new messages on a thread you only have to click on (example 5 new) click on 5 new and it will bring you to the new messages. I was always clicking on the thread topic and then had to scroll through all of them until I got to the ones that were new. I like to share small…
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Kayla - June 25th - Cytoxan & Taxotere 1st chemo done
Hi everyone! I'm sorry I disapeared for a while, I have a difficult time talking when I do not feel well. Let me tell you how it went... My daughter and best friend brought me for my first treatment of Cytoxan & Taxotere, with premeds of Decadron, Zofran, and Compazine. Did not hurt a bit, no reaction, Yippee! Now unsure…
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OK.......I Give Up...........HELPPPPPPPPPP!
How do you send a private message to a friend on this site?.......I'm going MAD here!...I tried clicking, double clicking and right clicking on their name and all I got was the blooming profile!....... Any help gratefully recieved! I have always sent these when someone has sent me one and I just hit reply...... Hugs…
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Knees
I know several of you have mentioned joint pain ... but I don't remember what you think caused it. I finished taxol/herceptin the end of May and had no joint pain during those 12 weeks. I started radiation on June 23rd and have just noticed my knees REALLY hurt when I'm walking up stairs. I don't remember seeing if that's…