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To RE...
Hi, RE. I am so very sorry about the entire "Kourtnee10" scam. I feel so bad for you, and many others... :-( You stated in another post that you're going to take a break over the weekend, which is certainly understandable. I've been within the group not even 2 weeks yet, and am devastated that this happened. I hope you'll…
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Chemo postponed until Tuesday
We met with the Onc today and when Moop reported some shortness of breath, he decided to order precautionary tests to make sure there is no blood clot. He doesn't think there is any problem, but he wants to make sure. So Moops is getting a CT scan today and another scan Monday. Better safe than sorry!
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Web Tutorial #2: Uploading Pictures to the Internet
In order to post a picture to this discussion board, it has to be uploaded to the Internet first. If a picture has already been uploaded to the Internet, you are ready to post it to the discussion board using the procedure I described in Web Tutorial #1. But if you want to post a picture which exists only on your digital…
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Moving On
I don't mean to be rude or disrespectful to anyone here, but I am sick of the whole Kourtney/Melody/Megan stuff!!! For me, it is time to move on from it. It is in the past. It was TERRIBLE!! But I'm REALLY tired of that sick feeling I get when I think of "Kourtney" and the whole hoax. Therefore, I am moving on. I will no…
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10 days post - op
Hello again ... I finally found you again ! guess I didn't do a very good job of bookmarking this page ! Well, I had Radical Mastectomy .. left side *and I'm right handed, in case the survey is ongoing ! * with sentinal node removed ... I thought the surg was going to biopsy it & not remove it unless there were CA cells…
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LYMPHEDEMA AWARENESS
Wanted to share a few papers my oncologist gave me when I developed lymphedema. I hope they are not out of sequence, as most of you realize I am new at this document posting thing. :-)
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Poem-of-the-Day
Hello all, Given the circumstance of late, I thought I'd offer up this wonderful poem by Emily Dickenson, which many of you may know, but for those who don't....: ----------------------------------------------- Hope Hope is the thing with feathers That perches in the soul, And sings the tune Without the words And never…
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Best wishes for your last chemo tomorrow, Jackie!
Tomorrow our beloved sister in pink, Jackie, will be having her last chemo session. As we know, it hasn't been easy, but we all knew she would make it with grace and courage and, of course, her amazing sense of humor. Dear sister Jackie, both Joe and I know that you'll have to take a rain check on the big party, but we…
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Thanks for all your help and support
I'd like to send my sincere thanks to everyone that gave me encouragement, helpful hints and tips as I've been starting my journey. I did go to the doctor for help sleeping - he put me on a fairly strong sleeping pill lopraxim and sertaline. Between the 2 I am getting more sleep. It's wonderful! I still feel like I'm…
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Thanks
Thanks everyone for helping me to get past this Kourtnee/Meg business. Although I will continue to pray for her, I'm very glad to move on and find a chuckle here and there. It feels good to get that sick feeling out of my stomach/heart/ I only found this site about two weeks ago but I have received many more positive…
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BRCA1 Anyone survivor breast cancer ?
Lookin for someone who is BRCA1 ?
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Going out on a limb
I am going to go out on a limb. Claudia extended a hand to Joggergirl. To paraphrase what some of the ladies hear have expressed and I know that I feel this way, I would rather be tricked by someone, hoaxed whatever because I trusted someone who lies than turn my back on someone who might need me because I think they might…
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Message for Kourtnee/joggergirl
You said you are sorry ... I'm sorry too ... that this has all turned out the way it has. Margo (and I am going to trust that that IS your name) ... I don't think you realize how many people were totally engrossed in the "Kourtnee posts" the past few days. You have no idea how many people were with "you" every minute ...…
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Mild pain and discomfort @ mast. site
I had my mastectomy 5/22/08 and since then the incision and armpit areas have been basically numb. Recently however there is discomfort and some mild pain-both with arm movement and by touching the area. I mentioned this to my onc on Monday- had a CT on Tuesday and yesterday the nurse read the results to me over the phone.…
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Trust and My Philosophy...
I used to teach at a local university - mostly freshmen level courses. Some of my students were still in their high school mode, and when assignments were late, they would come up with some far fetched stories as to "why." However, there was one instance in which the "far fetched" story turned out to be true and that…
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how can we believe anything
I hope no one is offended by my reaction to the 'Kourtnee' matter, but how can we believe anything this person says? She could be telling the truth, but she could not be. I feel like this whole thing is one giant hoax. The thing that makes me the most angry is that when I heard 'Kourtnee' had died, I immediately started…
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Good Thing I didn't take an actual vow of silence!!!!!
Okay everyone~ I said I wasn't going to post, but you all are forcing me into it! As I previously stated, I have been a member of CSN since 2003; a long time to be communing with us cancer-types! LOL A few years ago, I, along with a good dozen others, was duped into believing a circumstance much like the one we are…
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Herceptin...
Hello. I spoke to all of you a few months ago when my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. It has been a loooooooong road to here since November 07, of 2008. My post was what to say to my mom. She is taking only the Herceptin treatment. Her cancer doctor has been very rude and I am not sure what to do at this point. But,…
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Good Grief!!!
Hi Ladies...I cannot believe that just by being gone a few days from the boards, all that has happened. I lost my internet service for a bit. And I come back to MUCH going on. While I am saddened by all that has gone on, I have missed hearing about how everyone was doing. I cannot imagine not being here to check in with…
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Sending cards to Kourtnee's Family
Melody~ That Kourtnee's life here with us on the boards came to such an abrupt end has many of us reeling. I know from the posts that she was estranged from her family; yet at the proverbial end of the day, they have lost a daughter. With that in mind, I was wondering if you would possibly share with us the family's…
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Prothesis
Hey Chili and CR1954 how are your guys doing with your breast prothesis? I have found by the end of the day I am sure ready to get ride of it for some freedom, and I still have a slight creeping up on one side. But I feel a whole lot better in public. Hugs to all my pink sisters!! JoMama
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Moopy's Turn Tomorrow!!!
Hello, Moopy! As so many here are thinking of Jackie today, so happy for the end of her chemotherapy, her FINAL treatment, so ready & willing to celebrate her huge accomplishment... I am also thinking of you, dear. Because TOMORROW - it's YOUR turn! YAY! :-) ... I'm smilin' for ya, already! Heartfelt hopes & prayers your…
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BFBEAR/Debi ATTENTION
I have posted several times asking you this and I hope you will reply now. The procedure you wrote about inre to your plastic surgeon was something I had never heard of before..an almost scarless mastectomy? I had a lumpectomy, but, I would, as I am sure others, would like to know/read more about it. Can you please tell me…
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reconstruction
I am going through reconstruction at his time. I have had 2 surgeries already and both have not worked. I have been trying to find surviors of breast cancer that have had reconstruction and surviors that have decided to just go without breast. At this time I feel like I am not whole without breast, but then do i want to…
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IHC staining
Hi Everybody, I am brand new to this discussion board, in fact, this is the only discussion board I've ever participated in. When I was first diagnosed with breast cancer I looked around at other sites and got so freaked out I have been afraid to read more. After reading hundreds of your questions and responses I feel safe…
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JUST CURIOUS PART 2 Please help if you can
Okay let me start over, I don't think I explained myself well. I was wondering how one would place a photo of document withing the body of the message one is typing to the group. There have been several occasions when I have wanted to do so but do not know how. I have been a few of you do it and am hoping you can help me…
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cancer survivor sleep problems
Hello everyone, well I think I have posted previously about my sleep problems that started after chemo. I have not had a good night's sleep in over 2 years. Before cancer I used to sleep like a log period. Well I have mentioned it a couple of times to my oncologist and today he said that it is a common problem with cancer…
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Hans update #4
WHEW! It's been a wild few weeks! Hans is doing better and better. He is capable of functioning at 'normal' levels...the only thing missing is his incredible retention (he could quote you on something you said to him, 10 years ago, word for word). But, he is better. He ended up with a stress ulcer, and, after 4 failed…
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I am new to this group...
Hello to one and all. I am Susan, born on Christmas Day (hence, "Christmas Girl"). Joined this group just a few days ago. I've done some reading, posted just a few messages. Kinda figured out that it might be nice, polite & courteous to introduce myself to everyone instead of continuing to reply & respond, here & there.…
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SPRING RECIPES
Okay this is not cancer related, but does everything have to be. I thought it might be nice since spring is here if we could share a favorite springish (if that is a word) recipe. So in the spirit of Spring here is my recipe, hope you enjoy it! STRAWBERRY DELIGHT 1 round (or 2 small rectangular) Angel Food Cake 1 16 oz.…