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did you hair ever get back to its pre-chemo state, and how long did that take?
I am feeling better about my hair because somehow I have convinced myself that it is going to grow back thicker the way it was, that it is only a question of time. However, I want to poll the board: did you hair ever get back to its pre-chemo state, and how long did that take if it did? Thanks. Ohilly
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Shout out to lynn 1950!
We're thinking of you today-Friday, Lynn... With hopes & prayers that your ultrasound results will show nothing of serious concern. This, of course, is most important. And, we'll be thinking of you tomorrow-Saturday... Cheering you on & accompanying you as kindred spirits (kindred spirits = borrowed from Claudia!, because…
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Kindred Spirits
Shout out to Claudia, chenheart, our 50 foot woman... I just LOVE it when you refer to all of us here as Kindred Spirits! It's simply perfect. For sure, our connection is truly spiritual. The internet is simply a tool for communication. Thank you. Kind regards, Susan
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Todays' Joke
I saw this very old lady sitting on the front stoop of her cottage, smoking a cigar, so I asked her what was the secret of her long life and good health. She said " Well, I smoke 10 cigars a day, at night I have a joint, I drink 2 bottles of Jack Daniels a week and only eat junk food. At weekends I smoke and drink twice…
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Trying something...don't mind me....Hugs, Kathi
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depression
Lost right breast to cancer last June. I did not have to go through chemo-rad. I also did not have to have any of my lymph nodes taken out. At that time might sound weird but i felt I did not have cancer. I have met people recently who have or had breast cancer, but they have gone thru chemo-rad. These people seem to be…
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Southern California Fires
I know there are quite a few of our sisters in Southern California... I'm in the Midwest. The TV coverage of the fires has been on the national (cable) news networks for the past few days. But, as of today, it's all over our LOCAL coverage. Which is even scarier. To all our SoCal gals, and their families & friends, extra…
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feels good to help others
I think I have reached a milestone in my cancer experience: today I did my first 'volunteer' service by making a phone call to another woman who has the BRCA 1 gene (like me) and is about to have a double mastectomy (also like me). I felt so good talking to someone else: it made me realize how far I've come that now I'm…
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thought for the day
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY I'm just passing this thought along ..... Have you ever wondered if the one dollar bills in your wallet were ever in a strippers's butt crack? If not, I'm sure you're wondering now. Have a nice day . Cat
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life after chemo and radiation
hello to all of you who are finished with treatment. it really does happen!!!! as strange as this sounds i often think that after treatment is as difficult as treatment except for different reasons. our identities have changed. i have found so many changes in the way i act, look and approach things.i am certainly not…
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First Taxol w/Herceptin tomorrow
I will be having my 1st of 12 Taxol w/Herceptin treatment tomorrow. What can I expect? How long does the treatment take? I was fortunate to have no nausea on the AC treatment and am hoping this part goes just as well. I am starting my steroids today for three days. Thank you for any input. Margo
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mmontero38
Hi Lily, I was browsing around looking for little things to post here when i stumbled upon this one and got it just for you! Right click on it and you can save it for your personal use. Hope your day is as nice as you are! RE
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Port-a-Cath or not???
I hope someone can help me decide whether or not I need to have a porto implanted. I will soon have to start on 4 months of chemo (every 2 weeks) and 1 year of Herceptin (every week). I am afraid my veins won't hold out on that many IV's as only my right arm can be tapped. On the other hand I read some scarry things about…
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Ok here goes
As i have posted before I live in a very small town, in fact very backwards.. I have cancer = death to them. I am so sick of their pity. I keep going into work and at least 3-4 people in a day, say "you look good how are you doing" I am always positive, but then they say so now what do they know where else it is/ what kind…
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First radiation treatment today
Hello friends and sisters, I'm having my first radiation treatment this afternoon. The first one will take about an hour; subsequently they should only take a few minutes. Any advice on what to expect for this first one? Any words of wisdom for me? Other than that, things are going great. It's funny how quickly one returns…
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Great Joke......Had to Share
Paddy loses all ten fingers (thumbs) in an industrial accident and arrives in the emergency ward. The doc says..."We can do all sorts with micro-technology, laser treatment, you sure have come to the right place....We can sew your fingers back on and get them working again, just fine....Where are they?" Paddy (Irishman)…
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Ultrasound tomorrow
Hello friends, Please be thinking/praying for good news test results. I am having an ultrasound tomorrow because of unusual lab numbers for my bilirubin. I have such bleak images right now. Thank you for your cheerful spirits that always lift me. Lynn
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Test Results!
i went in for my bronchoscopy this morning and had biopsy done. well the Beast is back. they're pretty sure it's not related to the breast cancer. so know i have lung cancer! totally sucks. will have a pet scan and brain mri done asap. now i told my 2 oldest 17& 20, but not ready to tell my 8yr.old son. So sad :( . From…
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"Anonymous" ???
Just curious ... but when I look at postings ... and who has responded to certain posts ... the "Last reply" is "Anonymous" ... but when I look at the thread ... there's no post under that name/title. I don't get it ... what's going on? ????? teena
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HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO
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Kathi ... Whoopppeee!
Hi Kathi ... I just read the wonderful news about Hans. And ... a "prescription" from the doctor to go to Holland. Wish my doctor would "prescribe" a trip like that for me. All I seem to get is suggestions on how to beat constipation :-) I'm going to do my flamingo happy dance for you and Hans ... hugs. teena
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Who all is done with chemo and on to rad?
I am on my third week of radiation, with 3.5 weeks to go. Who all is on to this stage? I was amazed to find out that some people do the chemo and radiation at the same time, my hat is off to them, I don't know that I would have been able to do that.
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test next week.
Hi there everyone, its been awhile..I had a mastectomy in June 08 and finished chemo in 9/08 and have not had a period since 6/08. In Feb 09 guess what-had very heavy bleeding and again every month since. Am now scheduled for a D&C next week as tamoxifan side effect is uterine cancer and the D&C is supposed to end the…
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So jealous !
I've been reading about all of you California Girls getting together and it makes me jealous... that so many of you are so close together. Feeling all alone here in Indiana ... :-( Enjoy your get-together ... hugs. teena
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A Movie and a Poem....
I posted a few threads ago about a wonderful, EMPOWERING, online movie~ it is only about 3 minutes long, and I highly recommend it to all of us here on the boards! It does not preach (not everyone welcomes preaching) it is apolitical, and well, just a forceful reminder of who we are~ and who we are NOT! It may be just the…
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How are you?
a pretty standard question...almost as automatic as 'have a nice day'...but sometimes it makes me just want to say -I have cancer how do you think -exhausted and feeling useless -tired of saying tired I am sure the person posing the question is not looking for the real scoop...or soemtimes I feel like the question is…
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Chemo put on hold for now!!!
I went to the dr to start my chemo so i thought and the dr decided that he wanted to try some other things first and make chemo the last resort. He took me off femera and put me on tamoxifen which i started today. You see i'm still getting my period and femera is for women that are not getting periods. I had been on femera…
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Helpful Hints?
When I was getting ready for work this morning I recalled a couple of things that I found helpful when I was going through chemo and even since then....... so I thought I would share and encourage you to share your "helpful Hints". HAIR: I hated my wigs but really didn't feel comfortable in scarves either so I made my own…
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Tamoxifen Prescribed as Preventive for Women With No Cancer Diagnosis?
Hello, everyone, my older sister Jackie saw her gync. today; based on my diagnosis and other factors, the gync. recommended that Jackie take tamoxifen. This doctor says my sister, all things considered, now has double the risk factor for breast cancer. I won't be seeing my onc. for a few weeks but will be asking his…
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Santa Barbara Fires - Claudia
Claudia, just needed to verify, you are not close to the fires right? Cat