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Recipe For Life
I could be cute and ramble on about adding a dash of humility, a pinch of fear ( not too much) a few cups of courage, a heaping TBS of compassion...you know the drill. I am just so impressed with the honesty and openness I see here on the Boards that I hope as many of us as possible meet in Live Chat tomorrow. ( Tues)…
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computer
I just wanted to apologise to anyone who I didn't repond to. I'm on dial up with Telus (which should explain everything) and it stalled out and I had to reboot. It was so nice talking to everyone and I think it is so cool that we are connecting from all over the continent. Warm and fuzzy thoughts to everyone and thank you.…
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COME ONE COME ALL!
Hey Ladies, Just a friendly (read pushy, lol) reminder that tomorrow night is our special night to get to know each other in 'real time'. Please join us (I really don't bite, regardless of what you've heard) in Chat 2 at 9pmET/6pmPT (and all other times inbetween) tomorrow TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 18. It should be a fun time.…
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Boob Chat 9/18 @ 6pt/9et
Hey Girls, Ok - party's on for anyone who wants to join us. It's going to be next Tuesday, September 18 in CHAT 2 at 6pm PT/9pm ET... all those of you in the middle will have to figure it out! ;) Warm up your sass and be there... or be square! LOL Have a good day!
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Reconstruction confusion
OK, those who have "been there, done that" I would like to hear the voice of experience. I will be having a mastectomy in December. Doctors are saying there are no factors indicating that a double mastectomy should be done, but I am concerned about the 10% chance of recurrence I still have and how easy it will be to match…
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Grants for women with breast cancer?
Does anybody have information on foundations/organizations that offer grants for single mothers with breast cancer? I would really appreciate some help. I can't find anything for my good friend who is in desperate need of help. Thank You!!
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Play Time
Hey Ladies, I am excited.... I am going on a vacation for 10 days... first time I have really cut loose in a couple of years. This is what is called Shag (It is a dance for those of you not from the South) Week at Myrtle Beach. It will be a week of sun, fun, beach, with live bands, and beach music and dancing all day and…
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5years
can you beleve it has been 5 years where did the time go!!!!i saw my occ she said all of my blood work is good except my liver. i will be on tomoxifen untill dec. then she will put me on famura. i feal so good. my girls are in college, we have a 1 bedroom condo overlooking in intercoastal and the ocean!!!! my husband and i…
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Do you have new dreams and wishes?
Since I had cancer, I find myself with a new list of dreams and wishes for life. I have a lot of the same dreams....but now they're bigger and they truly feel like they will happen one day. Problems that come up just don't upset me like before. Does anyone else feel the same?
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When do you say "I HAD cancer"?
Hi, I'm fairly new to all this. Dx in Mar 07, had right mastectomy, no chemo, no rads. Stage 1. Currently taking tamoxifen and undergoing reconstruction. (More on my web page.) The question is: When do you say that you "had" cancer, as opposed to saying "I have cancer"? I know it may be splitting hairs, but I guess I just…
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A small celebration...
Hi, all. Today marks 6 months as a survivor! While that's not nearly as long as many of you, I'll celebrate this life every chance I get. Thanks for all the encouragement I get here. It's a blessing to see all the support given, even though we don't know each other in our everyday lives. Hugs to all! Here's to many more…
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A celebration of Boobs!!!!
Back in February, just a few days before my reconstruction surgery, some girl friends and I went out for a "Celebration of Boobs". We went to Hooters! What could be more appropriate? We had a blast! I posed for pics with the Hooters girls. What a 'hoot'! They had fun as well, and even put together a team for the Relay!…
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Menstrual Cycles after tx
I'm 31 & have always had regular periods until cancer. I had 1 period after I started chemo- a year later I had another, exactly a month later I had another. I was told it may come back so I just assumed my lucky days were over. After the 2 back to back I haven't had another. I took a preg test the first month I missed it…
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When do you start counting?
I have almost finished treatment for "triple negative" breast cancer. Much of the research that I've read indicates that this cancer usually returns within 3 years. My question is this -- when you do start to count the three years? Is it three years from initial diagnosis or three years from the end of your treatment?…
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So anyone up for a party?
... online that is. I was thinking it would be cool to chat live with all the new ladies I've met over the past couple months. What do you think? I know we all live in different time zones... maybe a 6pm PST/9pm EST would work? Anyway, if any of you are up for some fun chat, let me know! :)
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rib cage pain
My breast cancer was caught before it affected any lymph nodes, but they removed a lump the size of a walnut, and 4 nodes.Because I was #7 in the family with cancer, they decided it was best to do the 33 radiation treatments, and 4 doses of chemotherapy. About 18 months after finishing everything, removal of the portacath,…
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I don't want to belong to any club that would accept me as a member!!!
...With apologies to Groucho Marx, of course! It occurs to me, that with this ever-growing family of BC survivors, that I should tell you a bit about myself. Just as bit though, because I have a web-page here on CSN! Do most of you? It is just a wonderful way of getting acquainted even more than we do in these threads. And…
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Pass it on.....
Hi everyone. Did you know you can help fund free mammograms for women who can't afford them just by clicking on 'thebreastcancersite.com'. All it costs you is a click a day. You can even ask for a reminder in your email inbox so you don't forget to click! AND if you are a new registrant you can receive a free breast cancer…
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Arimidex
I am taking Arimidex now for one year, need to take for 5 yrs they said. It's causing lots of problems, bone pain, muscle pain....I feel like a 90 yr old woman that can't climb the stairs or walk right...any suggestions? I will ask my OC if I can switch to Tamoxifen but am post-menoposal...mastectomy, chemo, radiation now…
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"Go Away", my onc said....
I went for my 3-month check, and my oncologist said "I don't want to see you for 6 months"!!!!! Music to MY ears!!! CEA (colon cancer marker) was 1.1, CA27.29 (Breast cancer marker) was 18....both WELL within normal range (probably the only thing on my body that IS normal..lol!). As an added bonus, my cholesterol is, for…
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double mastectomy reconstruction on hold
I had a double mastectomy Mar 12. Finally had to give in and remove my expanders. I feel that my cancer was removed via surgery. I'm a stage 1 and opted for no chemo. I am lucky and thankful but do admit to having a hard time facing the next 6 months with or with out prostics. I realize that most people on this site are…
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Finishing Treatment & Fear
Next Wednesday, I will be having my 17th and last Herceptin treatment. While everyone around me is jumping for joy, my level of fear is increasing daily. I had a bilateral mastectomy in April 2006, had to deal with reconstructive surgery that failed, I had 4 cycles of Taxotere and Cytoxin, started Herceptin treatments…
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So what have you done since being diagnosed?
I always wondered if being diagnosed with a serious illness would change the way I live my life. Would I continue to put off doing what I really want to do, or would I live more in the moment and be a little more hedonistic... less hesitant. I guess I got my chance to find that out when I was dx in 2004. I have to say that…
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Re: Shrinking Breast
I went to the Dr. and to make a long story short, I have BC. It's called lobular and it's both ICS and LCIS(I think that is correct). Have to have both breast removed w/radiation. Not sure about cemo. I was soooo upset at first, however, I'm OK with it all now (for now). I'm trying to find a local group of survivors to…
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Arizona BC resources/groups
Hi. I'm new to the group. I currently live in Northern California but will be relocating to Surprise Az sometime in October. is there anyone out there that can tell me what bc services are available in that area? Or if there are any support groups? I do have family in the area, but I also need to get more involved with bc…
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Moving and New Doctors
I don't know how many of you have actually moved through or after fighting the beast, but I was new in Memphis when it occurred. Then afterwards, we were relocated to Georgia. I have now started going to new doctors and have found it very emotional having to share the scars over and over both physically and mentally. I was…
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Back on Femara
Well we are going to give the Femara another try. I really don't want to stop taking it. The risk is worrisome, for not taking it, and worrisome if I do continue to take it. I am walking my fool head off to try and correct the circulation in my leg. It seems somewhat better, but if it does not correct I guess I will have…
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Sentinal node or take em all
I was diagnosed with stage III invasive ductal carcinoma in April '07 (I'm 44 years old). I began chemo two weeks later - 4 A/C and 12 Taxol and Herceptin (I still have 4 more to go). Surgery is scheduled for October. I'm planning on having a bilateral mastectomy with (maybe) reconstruction - I'm still on the fence about…
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Sexual Healing????
At the Relay for Life last weekend, a woman was relating her cancer experiences and she told the crowd that she is The Princess at home. Only now, she said, instead of her husband kissing her backside, he now has to wipe it! We all laughed, of course, but later on, it did make me think... Since cancer, we have this…
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High Calcuim Levels
OK... Got a New Question Have any of you been told that you have too high of a Calcium Level... I have been on Armidex.. but then stopped it for 3 weeks and went to the Onc to switch meds...(lot a feet and leg swelling).. They always run blood test on me when I go... and they called back saying that I had high Calcium…