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WIGLESS!!!
HELLO - HAVEN'T POSTED IN AWHILE-I'VE BEEN WORKING FULL TIME SINCE FEBRUARY OF THIS YEAR.AUGUST 29 TH WAS 1 YEAR SINCE DX-MY B-DAY WAS THE 21ST OF AUGUST THAT FOLLOWING MONDAY BACK AT WORK I DITCHED THE WIG. . . WHEW-IT ACTUALLY TICKLES WHEN THE WIND BLOWS THROUGH MY HAIR-I HAD BEEN WEARING THE WIG SINCE LAST NOVEMBER.MY…
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I GOT A JOB!!
Guys, I got a JOB!! I am so excited. You know, when the other turn downs were coming in, I was so bummed and I felt like this was the one that I did not want, but, I think that a higher power knew what I needed. These ppl have been wonderful to me and I am so excited I could scream. I start with Wachovia Bank on the 20th…
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surgery coming
1&1/2 weeks until my mastectomy and implant reconstruction. I am kinda glad to have this over with and of course scared. Which I know is normal. I have some good people that have talked with me about all this and of course all of you here. I am greatful for all of you for you replies when I was confused and angry. Doing…
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Hurricane Frances
Hi. I hope everyone in Florida gets through this hurricane safely. My parents live in Fort Pierce and have gone to a local shelter. Be safe! Susan
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Arimidex
Hello all. I am back from a week of dr visits, although this time they are just follow-ups. The dr at the breast clinic says "see you next year for mammogram". The Onc however, has had a hissy fit over my decision to not take the tamoxifin or the femara. "Arimidex! Arimidex!" he shouts, waving his prescription pad at me.…
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tumor markers
I know this has been discussed endlessly but after two years of being out and never had a tumor marker done before she did one Monday and it came back 33.9 which is high. She told me not to worry as all other bloodwork, mammogram etc was fine. Well I am worried but on the other hand with the latest news on CT and the…
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please contact me
I am 50 years old and I have breast cancer for 3 years and now my cancer has spread to my bones and my liver. I would like to talk to someone with a similar situation. Please write back!
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mono
Hi to everyone , It's been quite awhile since I've posted. This month marks one year since chemo. I am back in school and things are Ok. A few months ago for about 3 months I was so exhausted that I could hardly function. Oncologist told me that some people experience a relapse and not to worry. Family doc thought it was…
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bone marrow?
hi all i have a couple of questions as most of you know chemo is going to be part of my life foverer until i say enough.the doc said that evetually it will destroy the marrow. so my questions are how long can one be on chemo beofore this happens? the second one is wants the do the transplant does that get rid of the cancer…
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three day walk for cancer
On October 15-17 I am doing the three day walk for cancer in San Francisco. If anyone is interested in donating to my cause or learning more about the event, please e-mail me and I will send you my webpage information.
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Jean
Has anyone heard from Jean lately? Has their computer gone down again (I hope)? Clara
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Support Group in Alabama
Fellow survivers here who live in or near Alabama, who would like to start a support group in North Alabama Please email me at krp@hiwaay.net My name is Kevin.
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soreness in muscles and joints
just wanted to know if anyone experienced this during radiation treatments. I did 6 mos. chemo and did not have the soreness just was weak. Started to feel pretty well during the first few weeks of rad treatments but now I am experiencing soreness in muscles and joints . I have had 25 tratments so far. Is this normal or…
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Support Group in Alabama
Fellow survivers here who live in or near Alabama, who would like to start a support group in North Alabama Please email me at krp@hiwaay.net My name is Kevin.
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Support Group in Alabama
Fellow survivers here who live in or near Alabama, who would like to start a support group in North Alabama Please email me at krp@hiwaay.net My name is Kevin.
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Support Group in Alabama
Fellow survivers here who live in or near Alabama, who would like to start a support group in North Alabama Please email me at krp@hiwaay.net My name is Kevin.
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Please fill me in
I am in shock. I thought you ladies would jump all over the Sister Study. Perhaps I described it poorly. For any of you who have sisters who have not been dx with cancer, this is their chance to be a part of the research. It is not a clinical trial, they are not given any drugs, they are just followed. It involves two…
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tamoxifen and reconstruction
I have decided, after 2 years, to have reconstruction after my extensive lumpectomy. I saw the surgeon yesterday and she said I would have to stop taking the tamoxifen for 3 weeks (week before, week of and week after surgery) because of the risk of deep vein thrombosis. I'm a bit worried about being off the tamoxifen for…
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vagifem
my wife has a form of breast cancer that is hormone receptive. all her treatments are completed and she is doing well. for vaginal dryness she has been given Vagifem. in reading the labeling it is basically hormones. she has had her ovaries removed to eliminate this naturally. is this going to create an issue for her to be…
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Chat room
I was in the chat room tonight and was attacked for telling about how I imagined holding on the robe of Jesus when I received my chemo. Since when can you not talk about something like that? I wasn't pushing it on anyone, just stating an experience. I'm never going back in there again. I have never pushed what I believe on…
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hard desicion
I well i made another hard decison yesterday i took a medical leve of abscen from work starting today told them notsure for how long but iam hoping by doing this i will beabl to build my strenght back up faster. Iam currently being wined of Mexadothsone whch i am sure will help once iam off that it is such a powerful drug…
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Breast Cancer Recurrence
After being considered cancer free for 7 yrs, I found out in January that it had recurred in my bones/liver/lung lining. I stopped Tamoxifen 1.5yrs ago and the Dr. began monthly bone treatments with Zometa and Femara at that time. Initially Femara seemed to push things back but after 5 months, tumor markers going back up.…
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Job Hunt Not Going Well
Well, I am getting really discouraged. I have had wonderful interviews and still no job. My last one for consumer affairs with US Airways hurts me the most. They had me come in and write two letters, I made 100 on one and 98 on the other, then an interview and a tour. Next they did a background check, which is flawless,…
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Her-2 Overexpression
Does anyone have Her-2 Overexpression and Ki-67 as strong positive 3+ as a diagnosis? Tumor was extremely small at 0.3 centimeters. No spread! I had a left breast mastectomy last Sept. followed by 4 rounds of chemo-/adriamycin, cytoxan, and taxotere. Not on anything now because there is nothing to do but hope it doesn't…
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Drain Removal
I have heard horror stories about the removal of the Drain after a mastectomy. I have two drains and would like to hear about how the drain is removed and what I should expect.
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surgery for broken neck
Well, just thought that I would give everyone an update. I have had a busy two weeks, most of which was spent in the hospital. I started having a lot of pain in my neck so we started radiation. One day, the pain was unbearable, the next day I seen my oncologist. I was admitted to the hospital for pain control. At this…
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I would like your opinions
At our two local comprehensive cancer centers, there is a woman who runs a store in each that sells primarily cancer victim related items like head coverings, wigs, decorative pink ribbon wear, mastectomy bras, etc. She sells some costume jewelry also and some clothing, but, her focus is for the cancer patient and their…
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Seeking 3 time or more survivors
Hi, I am new to CSN, and am not very familiar with chat formats, so I apologize in advance if i inadvertantly break rules or otherwise mess up. My first breast cancer diagnosis came when I was 36Hi, -- I am new to CSN, and am not very familiar with chat formats, so I apologize in advance if i inadvertantly break rules or…
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Susan G. Komen Breat Cancer 3-Day
Hello, This October, I will be participating in a very special and powerful event in the fight against breast cancer in Los Angeles. It is called the Breast Cancer 3-Day and I'dlike to tell you about it. I'll walk 60 miles over the course of three days with thousands of other women and men. The net proceeds will support…
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Nice website for head coverings
Hi, I've been visiting this website alot to get ideas for and patterns for head coverings, so I thought I would share it - http://proudmommy.tripod.com/haircover.html there are links to free patterns, scarf ideas, etc. jill