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Surgery June 11
I know that I have posted before about my surgery date, but as it gets closer, I find myself crying more and get scared as ****. I am having a mastectomy with the back flap reconstruction and expander. My sister tried "retail" therapy the other day and it worked until I got home and put the shirt on and realized that I…
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VETERANS attn please
Hello all, I have posted an earlier description of my situation. The VA seems to be dragging their heels and I am going insane with the anxiety of doing nothing. Can anyone tell me what to expect from them, what the normal turn around time is before they even start testing? Should I go "outside the system" for help? At…
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It's not suppose to happen to me; I work for the American Cancer Society!!
Okay, here's the deal. I work on a daily basis with cancer patients, survivors, volunteers that are helping people get well, stay well, finding cures and fighting back. I am in charge of Relay For Life events that fund and aid the American Cancer Society's ground breaking research as well as other researchers. I teach…
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Amy Mickelson
I'm a big sports fan. When watching t.v. today at the hospital, I saw Phil Mickelson playing at the St. Jude Golf Classic. His wife, Amy, was just diagnosed with breast cancer and she's in her 30's. Shows that whatever age, cancer can hit anyone. From young to old. My hearts and prayers go out to this family. Hopefully,…
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FAUXMA!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH
Steph..Thank you soooooooo much... my niece came in here a minute ago ... about the time I had finished blowing my nose from crying... and she wanted to check her thread... and there you were!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I read it to her...every word... out loud.. she had a couple of tears in her eyes.. and said "WOW".. I asked her how…
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So, if i'm done...
why do i feel so crappy? tomorrow is the first every-other-friday, that i'm not having my chemo....i am done...officially done two weeks tomorrow. But in some ways i feel worse....or as bad. My fatigue seems to be worse....i either can't sleep at all, or i can fall into such a deep sleep in the middle of the day, that the…
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Tech question
Everyone on this site seems to have a little friend symbol next to their names. How did you do it? I'm not too computer savvy. Thanks. dmc
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Check it out
All this stuff we read from are e-mail, may or may not be true. To find out if the information you getting has any truth to it go to www.snopes.com In the search you can type in Breast Cancer, the water issue,plastic bottles,just about anything you want to know.
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Input.. suggestions... delicate case here..
Okay.. as you all know, I have been laid up the last couple of days after surgery. Pretty much have stayed in my room.. comfort of my own bed... sitting here, back and forth on this site... Well.. that means to my children, 15 year old son and 11 year old niece, I have been pretty much MIA. My niece is a pretty smart girl.…
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ugghhh......I'm here......
Beam me up scottie!!! Having rough time. Good news....no drains!! Bad news....not feeling well. Pain meds keep knocking me out. Head is KILLING me...hubby getting worried something not right. I think they had my neck tilted at a bad angle which aggravated a disc or vertabrae in my neck. Will see how I feel later to give…
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Moopy's in St. Louis for Rads!
Today, our dear Moopy (with Aortus in tow, of course) is in St. Louis for her rads simulation. We know it's been an awfully long haul for her to finally get to this important point, with a few unfortunate curveballs along the way. So, heartfelt best wishes for Moopy! While also hoping for NO MORE curveballs! :-) Kind…
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Just an FYI as of January 1, 2009
I posted this as a reply on another thread, but with all the new members wasn't sure if everyone had the chance to see it, and I believe it's important enough to post again.. sorry to those of you who are seeing a re-play.. Just as an FYI, January 1, 2009 congress passed a new section on the disabilities act. Cancer has…
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3 Taxol down, 1 to go...
3 Taxol down, 1 to go...YES!!! Chemo is almost over, I can't wait. This has truely been a challenge for me...I would not have thought in my wildest dream that I would be going throug chemo and radiation for breast cancer. Well, they're all here and I'm dealing with it. I'm trying to get to the point where some of you…
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Parade Article
http://www.parade.com/features/inspiration/6-ways-help-cancer-patient I thought you might like to read this.
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Butterfly12 (Sherry) June 11 surgery
shout out to Sherry. Good luck tomorrow! We will have you in our prayers, good vibes, etc for your surgery. Please keep us posted when you are able. Cat
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First mammoram after radiation therapy
I will be having my first mammogram after the treatment. I had my surgery on Feb 2009, and about one month later I had 6 weeks of rad. It ended few weeks ago. Next week is my first mammogram as I said, and I am so scared of pain ad result? Is any body have been through this? ( I am sure most of you have been) can you…
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Ladies 1 MORE chemo left.
I can't wait til July 1st last one. Then I get Radiation after that. Hopefully, the side effects wont be that like chemo. HUGS Darlene
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Do you ever just not think about it,
because sometimes i don't. I find myself going through life just not thinking about i have cancer. Even though i know it could kill me one day i just dont think about it at times. I wanna just forget about it and pretend it doesnt exist. I know it's there but i put my mind and thoughts into something and just move forward.…
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To All My Friends
If I could catch a rainbow I would do it just for you and share with you its beauty On the days you're feeling blue. If I could build a mountain You could call your very own; A place to find serenity, A place to be alone. If I could take your troubles I would toss them in the sea, But all these things I'm finding are…
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I finally understand
Hi everyone!! Until you hear those words " you have cancer" I do not think you REALLY understand. You pray for others and feel bad for them but nothing is like knowing how they really feel. I run a bingo in Saint Louis for the Ladies VFW Auxiliary. We always give money to cncer and research and had raffles to raise money.…
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Yea for Sausageroll starting Rads Tomorrow!
Hi, Sausage, I will be thinking of you tomorrow as you complete your first rad treatment. I am so excited for you. You are at the last phase of treatment--yea!
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Artichokes!
Yes, I got my veg garden planted yesterday. It looks Great! Cauliflower, Red and Green Cabbage, Snow Peas, red and white onions, lettuce, swiss chard, kale, courgettes, cukes, carrots, runnerbeans and.....artichokes. Does anyone know what to do with an artichoke (apart from using them to induce gas?) I know the plants are…
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Information I ecieved in an email thought I would share
just wanted to share some information I recieved in an email today... sorry for the format, but I copied and pasted. Very important!!!! Bottled water in your car is very dangerous! On the Ellen show, Sheryl Crow said this is what caused her breast cancer. It has been identified as the most common cause of the high levels…
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Soy products?
If your cancer is estrogren receptor positive, are you suppose to avoid soy and soy products? I would hate to give up my soy crisps for no reason at all. (But if I must, I must.) Is there a difference between the estrogen like substances produced by plants as opposed to those produced by animals or synthetically? Thank…
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Sleep suggestions...??? HELP
Hey there everyone.. help...I got home from the hospital yesterday.. and I was sleepy and in pain.. took a pain pill and then was wide awake. I didn't sleep at all last night...and I mean at all... haven't slept today. I'm in pain..but it's managable... but I can't get to sleep... I called the doctor and he changed my pain…
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SUGAR
I just read an article about foods to stay from while having cancer. Sugar was one of them. It said that cancer feeds off sugar. Has anyone else ever heard of this? I do like my goodies once in awhile!! Thanks and Bless All. Diane
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What can I do to help her?
A good friend of mine is having a double mastectomy next week and I want to help, but I don't know what to do? Are there things I can make for her to make her life easier? Do certain shaped pillows help rest your arms? She is very independent and doesn't want to ask for things so I always call her and say if you need me to…
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San Diego Cancer Center
Hello, Has anyone out there heard of or have experience with the San Diego Cancer Center and/or Dr. Derek Helton? I have rectal cancer & have posted this on the colorectal site, but thought I'd post here too for more exposure. Thanks in advance for any info- good or bad. Lisa
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I AM GOING AWOL
Hello Breast Buddies, hmmmm we kinda are you know. Anyway, I am going AWOL for ten days and don't want any of you fine folks to become concerned that I may have fallen off the face of the earth. I am going on vacation with the hub and can hardly wait. Take care each and everyone of you! PLEASE USE YOUR IMAGINATION AND…
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A film everyone should see
Hi, My friend who has breast cancer (she's 31 and has no history of family cancer) sent me the link a film's trailer that is very interesting. The film is about cancer. Here's the link to the trailer: www.youtube.com/jpsfilmsparis The film is called 'the idiot cycle' and the ex-president of the ACS is featured. I've sent…