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The Sat nite chat!
Thanks for joining me in the chat room SnoBunny, you to kelli. I had a great time, oh yeah betty and wallpa. But next time wallpa at least tell us what channel SNL is on before you just up and leave! LOL 'm' you left too soon, wish you could have hung around for the fun. e-mail me OK? Sno, thanks for the advice, I prayed…
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Thanks for well wishes
Hi, Just know I'll be out of commission for a while with surgery this Wednesday. I just didn't want you to think I forgot you. Tony updated me on this revised site and today I finally got my computer to work so I've been trying everything out. We loaded an updated program and it knocked out our internet profile setup. Took…
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imune builders?ip-6&inositol ? (postchemo)
is anyone taking ip-6&inositol or green an earbal mix.or anyother vit therapy after chemo? what is best? i'm so out of energy i'm going to try this mix suggested by the health food store of greens, ip-6 inositol and a reg vit with minerals and a super b complex. any info will help..thanks kathy
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Question
Has anyone ever heard of Noni juice? I just read an article that states it kills cancer cells on contact. Sold in health food stores... Any more info would be appreciated. God Bless, Adele
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Win some, Lose some!
Hello Ladies, I hope this post finds all in good spirits! If not, just tie a bigger knot and hang on for the ride of your life. The reason I say this is because Jesus is moving in the most powerfull way in all our lives. Especially mine lately!!!!! For example, I am in touch with my Son and I'm also staying with my sister…
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Home from the hospital
2.8 cm tumor removed. 13 lymph nodes removed, and all show clear. Clean margins. Whoohoooo!!! I like the new changes to this site. Much easier navigating!
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Questions about Echinacea
Has anyone taken Echinacea during chemo? The physicians assistant told me it's OK to take it and it does give me some energy but I would like to know how long to stay on it. I read somewhere if you take it on a daily basis for an extended period of time it will actually weaken your immune system. The physicians assistant…
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No primary tumor; only tumor cells in nodes of neck.
New user -Gooddog. Hi Everybody. I am wondering if anyone out there has a Breast Ca presented like mine. Several enlarged lymph nodes in the spinal accessory chain on the right side of my neck. Removal of 1 node showed dead cells, inflammatory cells, and a rim of breast cancer cells. PET-scan revealed no other tumor sites…
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DO NOT LET THIS SURGEON TOUCH YOU
His name is Doctor Alan Shons at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida since he is the one that really botched up my reconstruction after bilateral mastectomy. I have been at this now for 18 months and am still not thru. At my last appointment, three weeks ago i was told to go home and wait for three more months.…
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New Layout
I think it's about time we all just got used to the new layput & got back to what is realy important which is listening to each other & helping each other. We have all wasted so much precious energy on complaints I think. Anyway I am now going back to focussing on beating this disease. I see oncologist on Thursday &…
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cancer again
in march of 2001 i was diagnosed with breast cancer. i went thru 2 different kinds of chemo, had a partial mastectomy and then radiation. just recently (november 2002) my breast cancer came back. i had been complaining of my right shoulder hurting and when i went into the oncologist for my regular check up, he ordered CT…
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Chat @ 10:00 pm CST Sat nite!
If anybody is interested be in the chat room Sat 12/14/02 nite @ 10:00 pm CST. God bless. hummb
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reconstruction
I am seeking help. I am in the middle of breast reconstruction and have been at this for 8 months. The reconstruction is a botched up job. I would like to expose the surgeon who did this and find someone who can correct this mess. Any suggestions????? Pam
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reconstruction improvements?
Hi, I'm a new subscriber. Had both breasts removed during 1991-2 and have been cancer free since then. I have silicone implants, and have never had trouble with them. I'm grateful for that, and to be ALIVE. My breasts are mounds with fake, ugly nipples. The scars are still quite evident, and one "nipple" is indented. I…
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site unavailable
each time I try to read a message, I get a "site unavailable", so am posting to see if this new system will accept a post from me. Nancy
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Hello to all my friends
You know I never seem to have as much time to get in here and talk with you all now that the twins are involved in so many activities but I think of you all often. And today...a most special day I came to share. I am 14 months out from my last chemo and found out today that I am pregnant! I am so excited and so worried and…
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IN NEED OF PRAYERS
To all of My sisters: I have been to the initial appointment with my gyn doctor and he agrees. I have cysts on my right ovary he cant tell whether they are calcified or fibriodal. So the next step is sonagram of my reproductive system I told him i wanted the cysts out. So the final step will be determing wheather or not a…
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TRAM Flap and Radiation
Hi, I had a modified radical mastectomy in Jan 2002, then 6 months of chemo, then 5 1/2 weeks of radiation. I met with a plastic surgeon who recommended TRAM flap. But he has reservations, saying that the radiation has compromised my skin and blood vessels. He says there is a 30% chance of healing problems where the new,…
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Message to Inkblot
Hi! I just found your 12/11 post by doing a search on 'Geral'. Now that the posts are in date order, my orig. post of 9/13 has been moved. I printed your post to read, so I'll respond to it later. I just finished typing alot of Christmas letters, so I need to lie down. Unfortunately, I did not receive your e-mail. Maybe…
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Post lost in cyberspace...
Administrators: I posted a message to geral, two nights ago and it still hasn't materialized on the board. I'm wondering where it went? I also sent an e-mail to her and have no idea whether she received it. Fishpie/Tony: Can you tell me what's happening or causing this? If you're still making programming adjustments, then…
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Hello Everyone<
At the risk of knocking the order of the messageboard out of wack, I feel the need to share with you Ladies..... I am still having a heck of a time getting this whole format down right. For example, I can email on certain days and on others {last night} NOTHING!!!! So I am trying to be patient and I want you to know that…
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Xeloda
Hummb, all I know is that Xeloda becomes 5-FU after it gets into your body. Maggs
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Way to go SnoBunny
Glad you made it back in, and even found the chat room I see! Our prayers will be with you for tomorrow's surgery. God bless, let us know how you do. hummb Dear Lord, we have another sister in Christ coming to you for mercy and peace. I pray tonight that You would do just that, Lord surround her with your angels of mercy…
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chronic pain due to lumpectomy 2 yrs. ago!
Hi! This is my 1st time on board! 2 yrs. ago I was diagnosed with infiltrating ductal carcinoma with 3 positive nodes and had a lumpectomy (left breast) followed by chemo & radiation. I have had CHRONIC PAIN since lumpectomy! Used Duragesic pain patch for 1 yr. but chose to stop taking med. Am using ice packs for pain.…
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Let's Chat Ladies
Anybody up for a chat tonite at 10:30 CST? If so I'll catch you then. God bless. hummb
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risk for daughter
I was diagnosed when I was 41, and had been having mammograms since I was 23, because 2 aunts and an uncle had breast cancer. My daughter is 23, and we have not yet been able to convince Kaiser she should have a mammogram. Their argument is that at her age, her breasts are too dense, and she needs to wait. but---after…
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threaded vs. nested arrangement
Has anyone else - except Pam and myself - tried the threaded. It appears to me to be easier and close to the old site. what do others think? Jean
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Great Conference last Mon. Morning
Thanks, Tony, Steve, Fishpie, Greta, for listening on Monday. The new site is getting easier to navigate and the chat room does work! Thanks to Hummb. for organizing that summit! Love to all, Maggs
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New here
Hi, I'm brand new here...just diagnosed with breast cancer on December 2nd, and looking to connect with others who know what this is like. This place is *not* user-friendly, is it? The link to "subscribe" to this discussion group doesn't work ("Server Not Found"), I've followed the "Help" instructions to the letter and…
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Insurance
I was recently sent a letter from my private insurance company that they are renewing on a month to month basis. Must be a trend...The Patient Advocate Foundation has legal counsel available...I wonder what it would cost?