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I was MIA, but, now I am BACK! lol
Hi all! Incase you hadn't seen me posting this week, my hubby swept me off for a wonderful few days of relaxation and fun in a beautiful cabin in the woods. It was just what I needed. Since I had just finished radiation treatments and done the Relay for Life..I needed some down time. So, just to let you know that I missed…
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So I worked up my courage........
I don't mind wearing my beautiful scarves over my verrrrrrry short hair. Even the occasional wig. But after wearing a scarf for any length of time, it will start to make my head hurt and also bothers my ears. My daughter has said to me..."Mom, if you wear a scarf, people will see you and think....she has had chemo. If you…
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Hi sista's!!
I have missed you all so much, I just got home (thank God) from radiation I will be in Billings for 6 weeks and I have to tell you the ACS had been so wonderful in providing me places to stay.. but there is no place like home, and i missed you all more than i can say, I am especially concerned right now with my dearest…
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a tree grows in Texas
Since I was a little acorn, I’ve been silent as can be. I’ve stood and waited rooted here To grow and develop into me. Not caring what went on outside my little sphere. For this is where I loved to live and no one interfered. That is until one day a nasty wind blew through. It laughed and said, "I’ve been all around the…
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Bragging Rights
Can I just tell all of you how excited I am!! My 20 year old daughter entered an essay contest (unknown to me)that a LOVELY spa was sponsoring to write about your mother. She just showed me her notice that her essay won and I am to be treated to a FULL day at the salon/spa! I have been feeling so down as I just passed the…
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Tamoxifen, Female ?
Ladies, I am so glad you are here to answer this ? One of the "possible" side effects listed for tamoxifen is "vaginal discharge". First of all...of those of you taking this drug, do you have this side effect? And if so...do you mind if i ask, what do they mean exactly by "discharge"? Is it like having a non stop yeast…
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second opinion
hi everyone, just in a mess, i went to see my oncologist last wednesday thinking i had ended my chemo and to my surprise the chemo nurse made a huge mistake and he told me i had 6-8 more treatments to go. i was so confused then to top it off i've been having numbness in my face and jaw thinking it was from the chemo. He…
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can lack of estrogen cause depression
I have been pretty depressed lately. I am dealing with it, but I want to know: do you believe lack of estrogen from the AIs (I am taking Femara) could cause depression? Ohilly
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just decided to try adding a gif....don't mind me!
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Here's to us ladies...
Toast: Here's to us ladies and our high heeled shoes, We spend your money, we drink your booze. We're no virgins, but that ain't no sin. We still got the box that the cherry came in! I applaud all of us! =^..^=
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testing
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Post Lumpectomy fluid leak from incision
HI - I was diagnosed with insitu ductal carcinoma and just had surgery on May 15th. They also removed 3 lymph nodes ... all clear, thank goodness. Clear margins with cancer too. However, I've developed a big lump under my arm where the lymph nodes were removed. I realize this is fluid build up, however, it started leaking…
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Herceptin
I am new at this, so I am looking for someone who has taken this drug. I recently was diagnosed with breast cancer. It is all so new to me that I am really anxious to see if anyone else has had to go through this like me So could someone please help me in understanding this drug
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Joke 4 2day
This Old Guy walks into a barber/hairdresser-shop and asks for a hair-cut. A Nice young lady puts a gown on him and sits him in a chair............Minutes later she notices his hand, under the gown, moving rhythmicly up and down, up and down, up and down........She smacks him up-side the head and calls him a filthy old…
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I have a request
Is it at all possible for anyone of you to be an e-mail pal? I really would like the one on one.
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Your Period!!!!
Is your period suppose to stop while your on tamoxifen or not????
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Jacuzzi
Hi Everyone I read Jomama's memorial day post and I want to have fun this weekend and feel normal once again. So that said I have a question. Are hot tubs safe for BC patients? I asked my onc and she said it was o.k. as long as it wasn't the day of Chemo. But I'm still not sure. I would really like to use our hot tub this…
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Web Tutorial #1: Posting Pictures
Here's how to post pictures on the CSN board: you'll be surprised at how easy it is! If you type this code into a post, exactly as it is entered below: <img src="http://cicero.missouristate.edu/images/MoopUnk.jpg"> you will get this result: You have to make sure that the picture you want to post is already on the Internet,…
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Memorial Day Weekend!
Everyone.................Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend. Hugs to all...........JoMama
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I made a mistake
Hey guys, I made a mistake on here and I don't know how I can fix it. Yesterday I tried to put Moopy on my friends list,was able to do it-but while I was trying to (and I probably hit a key that I shouldn't have)it said that Moopy was taken off of a friend's list(probably meaning mine). You know how when you get a personal…
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Pains in calves with Tamoxifen?
This might have been mentioned on a different post before,but I was wondering-have any of you taking tamoxifen gotten pain in your calves of your legs?It's kind of like a little throbbing pain off and on. Something I will bring up with my onc,but just wondering if you all had anything to say about it!
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My Big Announcement
As many of you know I have been writing poetry since my breast cancer journey began. I am so happy to say that my book: "Fighting My Way Through Breast Cancer With Poetry" by Diana Ballinger has been published and will be released in the next two weeks and for sale on: www.BookSurge.com, www.Amazon.com, www.Abebooks.com…
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Alone again...and sad
Hello all, Well, tomorrow it will have been 2 wks. since my surgery. I took my sister to the airport this afternoon, and now me, my husband, and our daughter are alone again...with Willow, the puppy, of course. My advice on puppies after surgery: don't get one!! I adore this little sweetheart, but she is the straw that is…
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Tamoxifen treatement
I’m 48 and was diagnosed with breast cancer this last March. By the end of March, I had the operation. Thank god, it was only one centimeter and grade one and estrogen positive. I’m getting ready for my radiology treatment, and I’m debating taking Tamoxifen. I have been reading about its side effects. I wander if lowering…
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Tongue in cheek
This part is real. I was just reading that arimidex is used by atheletes along with steroids. It seems that tamoxifen is also used but that arimidex is better for stacking because of it does more than block the estrogen. I am always amazed at the stupidity of people. All this to be bigger, stronger, and perform better. And…
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Bfbear's Good News!
OK!!! In spite of the tumor being unusually large, it was just DCIS, and lots of DCIS, in the left breast. Everything in the right breast was benign, as suspected. Left nodes were clear, too. So...no chemo, no radiation for me, yipee!! Great news....but I have to admit that as elated as I am, I have a bit of "survivor's…
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I Will Be Walking In The Relay For Life Today!!!!!!!
My friends and coworkers named a Relay For Life team in my honor this year. It is called "Jeanne's Dream Team". And, on the front of the tshirt, as you can see in my new picture, is I Dream Of Jeanne. I have been so touched by their honoring of me with this team that words can't describe it. They came in 2nd place in the…
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Oncs prescribing tests
I was just wondering,how many of you out there have oncologists who are quick to prescribe tests like xrays and scans when you don't have symptoms but they and/or you just want to be sure?! Mine isn't quick to unless you have symptoms that happen on a regular basis. I totally trust him and his abilities,but I have heard…
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Michigan anyone?
Is anyone by chance on the west side of Michigan? Just wanted someone close by to maybe meet and talk about their experience. Thanks Sherry
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Hi all
Hi all, This is my first time to visit this website. It was impossible that I was diagnosed with breast cancer at 24 (one and half year ago). I was scared and I cried a lot last year. I had 8 weeks for chemo and 33 radiations. Now, I'm done with all treatments but still taking Tamoxifen in 5 years. Does anyone know the…