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Last word - First word (game)
Horse Sense (Its been a while since we played this game. The object is to give 2 word 'sayings' - ie green grass and the next could grass grows and the next would start with grows.)
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Fall is coming -3 word story
Leaves are changing
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Happy Birthday Hearherbelle - October 10th
Birthday shout out to Heathbelle - !!! Hoping all is good with you.. Please check in with us when possible. Vicki Sam
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October 8th Birthday shout out to Twnkltoz (Jennifer)
Happy Birthday to YOU! .. and many more. Enjoy your very special day .. Strength, Courage and HOPE for a Cure. Vicki Sam
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My Sister/Friend and Fellow CNS Member Has A Blog...
Hello all! So, my sister/friend, fellow CNS member (TJhay) has established a blog, which some of you may find very helpful. TJhay is a breast cancer survivor, and while her blog does discuss breast cancer, it also addresses cancer in general. It's a blog about her journey, which has been and sometimes is poignant, funny,…
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When does the diarrhea go away!!???
Hi it's me again. I am done with chemo. 6 rounds. For some reason this last one has been very tough on my intestines. It is day 9-10 and still have very bad episodes of diarrhea!!! Been taking Imodium, been drinking plenty of fluids. Just seems like this last one hhas been longer to recover. has happened to anyone else ?
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O.T. (away for the week)
I will be off the grid for the next week- I am heading to Disney Sunday (flying out Sunday 6 am) to meet up with 3 long time friends! I"ll catch up when I get back. Enjoy the LONG weekend! Denise
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AROMASIN AND UPPER LEG PAIN
I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH BREAST CANCER IN APRIL OF 2015. I'VE BEEN ON AROMASIN FOR TWO MONTHS. I STARTED HAVING SHARP STABBING PAIN IN THE JOINT OR BEND IN MY UPPER RIGHT LEG. Almost the groin but not. Is this side effects. I don't go see my Dr for a couple of weeks and I'm wondering. The pain is so sharp that it almost…
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DID YOU OPT OUT OF RADIATION?
Just wondering if any of you ever chose NOT to have radiation? Clinically, I'm a Stage 1 Invasive Lobular Carcinoma. Going for lumpectomy on December 3. They have recommended radiation (Monday thru Friday, for 6 1/2 weeks) afterward. I'm on the fence on this. Of course, they will also test several lymph nodes, which as…
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DCA Latest Cancer Cure Hopeful
DCA or dichloroacetate, was recently shown to dramatically reduce cancer tumors in mice and in cultured human cells in a petrie dish. This substance attacks a fundamental difference cancer cells exhibit with their metabolism and has already been used to treat people with certain metabolic diseases (and was shown to be safe…
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Wish me luck today please
I am seeing the oncologist today. He may want me off arimidex. It's been 5 years. He also wants to see me because I've been diagnosed with IBS. I am prayiing that he doesn't call for more tests. Also had a bone scan last monday ordered by my rheumatologist. Praying that it doesn't show mets to my bones. So scared!
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Kind words from the heart GAME
Compassion Next person type any kind, caring word that comes to her mind
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Planned Outage on 10/9
There will be a planned CSN outage on 10/9/15 from 5am-8am EST while the site undergoes some maintenance. We apologize for the inconvenience. Rowan CSN Support Team
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October 4th .. Birthday Greeting Shout out to Mschaben - late posting
Happy Birthday greetings - sorry, a few days LATE. Hoping you had a most wonderful day ... Strength, Courage and HOPE for a Cure. Vicki Samaduroff
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Birthday List - *Updating* For those of you who wish to partipate ...
... ~ Please forward your name, month and day of Birth if you would like to continue this tradition here on our ACS site...~ Vicki Sam -- January 13th --
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lumpectomy with radiation vs. mastectomy
Hello Ladies, Today is my first time on this site, and I appreciate your honesty and thoughtfulness in sharing your experiences. My Left breast cancer was diagnosed at the end of May 2015. I found it, mammo, ultrasound and MRI confirmed it. I am fortunate: around 2 cm, Invasive Intraductal Carcinoma, ER+/PR+/HER2-. I have…
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be sure to read the update from Jean on New Flower. (Olga)..
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Does Gerson Therapy Work?
Has anyone had success with Gerson? I have breast cancer that metastasized to my bone. I'm so scared of dying and leaving my little girl. A friend told me this therapy works, but I would like to find others who have done it. Lisa
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New Flower Update
Please keep our dear sister, Olga, in your thoughts and prayers. She was admitted to the hospital last Friday. Her husband and son are with her. I will update when get any further information. xoxo, Jean
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Usual hyperplasia on path report.
I read pathology report. Usual hyperplasia and other things I will look up. Benign doest mean all clear it seems. Clear now. Usual hyperplasia is a precursor for csncer I looked up. Anyone here have or had this? They want to see me in 6 months. I want to know now what's going on. Dense breast and can't see. Any advice?
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Hives?
Has anyone else gotten hives from chemo? I had my first Taxol 13 days ago and tonight I broke out in hives. Good times... Took benadryl and put anti itch stuff on. Need to call the doc in the morning.
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new here
Hello I am fairly new here. I have triple negative BC, stage 2. I will have completed my chemotherapy in two weeks. The next steps for me will be surgery and then radiation. I guess I am just looking from support from 'cancer people'. I have been fortunate that I have had lots of support. I was out of work and had lots of…
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Waiting for results from stomach biopsy done last week.
Was told would results would take 3 -10 days as he was sending it out. He didn't see anything with the naked eye, which the onco figured so he biopsies the walls of the upper and lower intestine. I have lost just under 30 lbs, and get a horrible stomach ache if I eat more than a couple of bites of anything. I love good…
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September Birthdays!
Happy*Happy*HAPPY BIRTHDAY to all our Pink Sisters who have September Birthdays! I'm sorry I missed so many of you - alot going on and family issues just got out of hand! Hoping all of our September Pinks had great birthdays and wishing you all health, happiness & love for your year ahead! much love, Jenny
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BC Mets to Liver --
Hello. I'm a 3 x BC Survivor and it was just found in my liver. I'm 5 years out from original diagnosis. I'm seeing my Dr. today and wanted to know if anyone else had this? I'm triple negative too so hormonal thearapy won't work. I'm praying there's a plan. like immunotherapy. ?? Thank you
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Expanders removed
I have an appointment Oct. 22, 2015 to have my saline expanders removed and silicone implants put in. I've had these crazy expanders since May 5 and I am so ready to get them out. My double mastectomy was May 5, 2015. Hopefully implants won't compare to mastectomy. Anyone have any thoughts on recovery, pain , etc. on…
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Birthdays >>if I missed-any
I do not get on daily-so to all of those who I have not wished a Happy Birthday-it's usually because it days past... TOO all in past and future Happy Birthday! Denise
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What Now??
I recently lost my mother this year, on July 24th. 2015, It is so hard for my family, hard for me, and the hardest part is finding out how to cope. My mom was my befriend, my baby, my Guardian Angel, and I miss her more then anything in this world and beyond. I never thought that I'd loose her this early in life... I…
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Just diagonised and need a friend to talk too!
My name is constantine and I just had a stereotactic biopsy last friday, the breast clinic called me today and told me that i had pre cancer, at first i was excited thinking i didnt have cancer but than later found that out to be wrong. The nurse said what pre cancer means is that it just hasnt spread and it is localized…
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How long til side effects of aromasin go away?
Hi! I was wondering if anyone stopped taking Aromasin after bad se and if so how long til the joints and etc quit hurting. After 2 years I had to stop Arimidex due to intolerable pain and the se went away after less than a week. Not with Aromasin. Still in pain especially joints.