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Possibly good news....keep fingers crossed!
Went to a graduation party yesterday for some close friends (wow, I kinda felt bad cause they kept waiting on me!....but I let them!) and we got home some what late. When we did, their was a message on our answer machine from Dr's office that said this: "Pam...I am so excited about this news that I can't let you go all…
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Chat Room = Fast Typers! lol
My fingers are sore today from all of the typing last night. lol Ok, kidding, but, it was fun! It was a great idea, so, thank you CR and Cat for setting it up! And the shocker was...I actually could get in! lol So, thanks for the laughs ladies!
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Favorite vacation spot
What is your favorite vacation spot? We don't travel much so my choices are limited but hands down it is Yosemite. I love the majesty of it. We haven't been in awhile but we used to go every season. We went one winter and the valley floor was covered in snow as where all the mountains. It was one of the heaviest winters…
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January 2009 Disabilities Act.. Repost for New Members
Just as an FYI, January 1, 2009 congress passed a new section on the disabilities act. Cancer has been classified as a disability (including breast cancer) and therefore your employer must make reasonable accomodations for you. I am pasting a the following link... It has a lot of information on this topic. Even if your…
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Girls...22 more to go!!
This was harder than I thought!! :) Pammy
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Breast Cancer - HMO Care
I have received what I think is conflicting information from my HMO (Kaiser Permanente) regarding surgery options, specialties of doctors,etc. I was informed that because of the location of the breast cancer, It would be best if I have a Mastectomy. I requested a second opinion but that was also an HMO doctor who agreed…
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Protein and rads
Hi, Does anyone have any ideas of food with high protein but not high in fat? The nutritionist wants me to eat 67grams of protein per day! I think it is a lot, she said I am small and it is actually not a lot. We need 70-80% more protein when healing. Anyway I am finding it hard already on day 2. I don't want to be gaining…
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Congrats Mikes Sunshine aka Nancy for finishing RADS!
Nancy, I just want to say Congratulations for finishing rads! I know what a relief it is to finally be done getting zapped! Sounds like you had a nice celebration, sorry the rain came. I wish you a very happy and healthy future! Enjoy your freedom now! Hugs, Jeanne
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What has been your favorite song since DX?
Everyone has a favorite song! But mine changed once I was diagnosed. Now my favorite song is "Sissy's Song". Because in the song she left to be with God and that is where I want to go when I leave this world. What is yours? :) Pammy
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One Year Ago Today....
One year ago today, I completed the 33rd and final radiation treatment for my breast cancer. I had a lumpectomy, followed by an Oncotype test, chemo therapy, hair loss, nail problems, aches and pains, radiation and a fatigue. BUT, here I am today with a full head of hair, healthy nails, decent eyebrows and lashes, and…
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Why do we come here...?
Why do we come here?? This question came to my mind today... I come here because people who have walked this journey before me, understand where I was, where I am at, and where I am trying to get to..They give me hope, strength, comfort, and courage... I come here, because there are those who walk this journey with me,…
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1 more treatment next Wednesday!!!!!!
I have been looking forward to that last treament day!!!!! Its been a long bumpy road to that day. I have learned so much about myself that I didn't know I had in me. This site has helped A LOT. I might not said much but I surely did read the posts. I thank each and everyone here. HUGS Darlene
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Thank You, O Poetess Laureate!
The Moopinator and I really loved your latest ode! Well, I could gripe a little bit about the "Aortus in tow" part, since I have been doing all the driving. But on the other hand, the Moopinator (God, I love that name) really is the leader on our journey to defeat the Beast. Today the Moopinator has unleashed her awesome…
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Roll Call: Weekend plans!
The weeks seem to go by so quickly.... Well, I am hoping to have a somewhat quiet weekend this time. The hubby has been away on business all week and he's coming home tonight. So, we'll probably have dinner somewhere and just relax. Tomorrow I'll have my personal training appointment (haven't been to the gym all week.…
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"What's New?"
Did anyone notice the new addition to CSN here? It is on the CSN home page, the What's New? It says it is an online patient navigator for cancer patients. Sounds like a very good thing. I am sure it will help a lot of people. So, thanks CSN!
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AIs/depression/what would YOU do
I know this has to be my decision, but what would you do this in this situation: I have been severely depressed, and wake up with this terrible feeling. Granted, a lot of bad things have happened to me over the past year, but my depression does not seem to be about SOMETHING. I just wake up depressed. I asked my onc, and…
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Just Thinking........
How do the religious think? They don't blame God for their affliction, yet they have Faith in Him to get them through it. Please help me with this.........AND Don't tell me you are praying for me.........I don't need that. Jxxxxxxx
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Feeling ****...is it the aftermath of chemo., radiation or taking tamoxifen?
Help! Anyone who has been through breast cancer, chemo and radiation and taking tamoxifen...when am I going to start feeling better? My chest feels tight and my throat like I need to clear it all the time. I am wondering if this is from radiation? Maybe taking the tamoxifen or maybe just my anxiety and fears? Anyone out…
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We still know how to have fun!!
I just wanted to say,I think it's great that we can show that cancer never took away our sense of humors and we can still crack up and have a good time! This discussion board is definately not "gloom and doom". And I know "newbies" on here see that and probably get hope because of it! I know I've definately felt all…
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In need of a circle of prayer please
I have a friend who is very sick. His Name is Carter Kettner and he is 5 years old. Carter spent a lot of time at St Jude Childrens Hospital. Carter has a massive inoperable malignant brain tumor. Carter calls the tumor a bad cookie in his head. All this began in Feb of 09. We were just told yesterday, that the treatment…
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Breast Cancer Protection Act
The Bipartisan Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act Needs Your Support! Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-Connecticut) and Joe Barton (R-Texas) and Senators Mary Landrieu (D-Louisiana) and Olympia Snowe (R-Maine) recently re-introduced the bipartisan Breast Cancer Patient Protect act to congress... Hi all, Please take a…
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New Here - Excisional Biopsy Friday
Hi- I am new to this board. I was dx at age 35 in 4/02 with Stage III and went through 12 weeks Herceptin/Navelbine, followed by mastectomy, then 4 AC, 3 Taxol, 34 Radiation treatments, 40 weeks of Herceptin taking Aromasin (I was on Tamoxifen for a few years). I was also dx with osteoporosis last week even though I have…
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what kind of support
after surgery what kind of bra do I wear? sports bra or good support bra? Thanks
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Numb Toes
Has anyone had numb toes from chemo?
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Prescription for Quality
I'm new to this forum, have only posted a couple times. Recently I was told my cancer was on the move, (breast originally diagnosed in 1995, reoccurred last year, mets to the bone) ,I had radiation, then chemo with Taxol and Herceptin. 3 Months into the chemo, they repeated the PET which showed the cancer on the run, yeah,…
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Tired of it all so soon!!
Hi everyone. Well, here I am sitting here just thinking (probably my first mistake!) and I realized how tired I am already of going through this. But I realize it's only been 6-7 weeks and I haven't even started treatments yet. Well, surgery is out of the way and so are alot of steps and procedures. I think I've just…
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My 16 year old Annie's coming home
Tonight's the night; Annie's plane is due to arrive at 11:24 pm. She has been studying in Germany since August 3. Please pray for travel mercies for her. You finger crossers, squeeze tight. Annie's mom, Lynn
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Update on little Shark Fin
First let me give each and everyone of you my heartfelt thanks for all the prayers and positive thoughts. She was able to come home late yesterday and will see the doctor tomorrow to have her blood counts rechecked. If it rises it will be back to the hospital for her, however it remains the same or lowers she will just…
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Just a short "Kenny" the dog story......
I had to take Kenny to the vet's this morning for some routine bloodwork. No problem. However, since the minute I was dx'd until now, he has not wanted to leave my side. He has slept by my bed, laid by my chair and just been glued to me. Tell me dogs don't know when something's up! Before my dx, he was a "normal" dog...not…
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Posted a new Pic
Hello everyone, I posted a new picture of Ava Lynn and her youngest brother Landon in the expressions section of CSN. You can see in the photo how good her coloring is, she is getting better fast! Hugs to all, RE