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Though we grieve......
I was just thinking, as I read all the posts about the loss of Rosa, that probably there are new people who drop into this site every day. If you are new here, please realise that the majority of us at this site are fighting fit as a result of intervention into the progress of our breast cancer. Rosa's breast cancer was…
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Some HAPPY news
I wanted to pass along the information I got from my Doctor in Boston regarding my MRI I had posted about about 2 weeks ago. He told me that the areas that were seen are residual. He explained yes there "alive" and have broken off the remaining tumor left against my brain stem. The good news is there not growing. They just…
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chin-up
Have been telling all to keep their chin up and fight this beast we're all fighting. It's hard right now, hubby has prostate cancer for 2 yrs . now it has met. in the bone.goes to the Dr. Mon. to see what treatment is next. I'm getting a body scan Wed.and Thurs will be my first chemo treatment. Am keeping up a good front…
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A Few GREAT hours!
Hi everyone, I just felt like sharing this evening. My husband is teaching this evening and I am in a reflecting mood. One of the most frustrating things with this disease and treatment is how much it upsets life. I still miss the normalcy of my old life. I should just be use to it now, but it still bothers me. Regardless,…
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pep talk
Hi all, thanks for the support, took your advise and talked with hubby(larry)It helped, but......Water? I drink lots already, I gotta drink more? Almost all of you had, or are having radiation. Dr. said I won't need it. I don't understand. By acting tough is the only way I keep from crying, and I don't even know why I cry.…
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TIGER ROAR WILL NOT STOPPPP
To all of you here, we will not let tiger roar stop we going to finish what tiger started thats what tiger lived for thats why she tried so hard to fight it and i myself who is a breast cancer survivor will not let what tiger fought so hard to do and end breast cancer ihave meant a lot of you here at csn cindy tara isaih…
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last chemo yesterday
well guys, I feel as if my security blanket is gone. I am so happy to have finished chemo, but there is a little part of me deep down inside that is not. I spoke to my social worker at chemo and she said it is very common to feel this way. Radiation is next, I'm going to ask them to put my whole body through the radiation!…
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ready for support
Hi,I've been reading some of your group's messages, and think this is the right place to be.I will be starting chemo soon, had a simple mastectomy, had infiltrating ductal carcinoma,with 2nodes positive. am 54yrs.old today, a little scared, not of the treatments as much as not knowing if they will be worth it in the long…
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The Tiger Roars No More
To everyone who knew & loved our Rosa She passed on yesterday (Canadian time) at 3.40 pm. The funeral is to be 22/2. Dave is devasted as is Robbie who at 10 knows what has happened. Jamie at 4 does not realise his mother won't be back. Let's not forget her message of strength & courage to us all & don't let her down. She…
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Tiger
Hi, My name is Cindy. Tiger is the reason I kept coming back to the Cancer Survivor Network. What a great job. Kept everyone going. I will always remember her spirit to fight, fight, fight. I met alot of really great ladies here on the board. I found a good friend Cheryl on this site because Tiger got me up and going,…
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A New Hello
I have been looking at some of the correspondence on this site and am truly impressed! I am a second time survivor of breast cancer and have been looking for some place to share my thoughts and feelings. I hope some of what I have to say has meaning to some of you. I won't go into my whole history at this moment because I…
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Update on scan
Hello dear friends, I write with joyful news. My abdominal cat scans came back negative. I feel as though the dark clouds have been blown away and the new day is beautiful. I was fearful as my second blood tests showed higher liver enzymes. It appears there are only fatty changes in my liver, and I need to loose weight…
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tiger
As I am new to this group, I thank you very much for the welcome. I have been reading thru some of the messages to know you all better. Tiger was a wonderful, strong, beautiful woman, I know I would have enjoyed being her friend. She was sooooo young.Let's keep our chin's up and kick some CANCER ****!!!!GOD bless you all…
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Dave's address for sympathy messages
Sorry I forgot this if you want to send a message via snali mail. I do not think he will look at the computer for a while so e-mail is probably not a good idea anyway. 43 Market Street, CFB, North Bay, Ontario POH 1PO, Canada. Love Pam
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Tiger
I know our Tiger won't be roaring here any more; but I do know she is now singing with the angels; and knowing her she is probably leading them on a march all around God's heaven. If we love her and respect her memory - then like Pam says - we must take up her banner and fight the good fight. This is no time for quitting…
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ROSA
Just wanted to let you all know that Rosa is now close to the end. She has only a matter of days to live & is unconcious most of the time & is in hospital. Dave is not looking at the computer but I am phoning daily so if you have a message for her I will pass it on.I can't guarantee she will ever hear them as she is not…
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Thank you also!
Thank you jmears for that information. That made my day reading that! God gives up hope even on the slopes! Take care. Pkay
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Olympic Survivors
FYI Ildiko Strehli's 10-year-old bobsled was sanded down and given a coat of red, and a pink ribbon, the universal symbol for breast cancer, was painted on each side. "I wanted cancer patients to see you can defeat the disease," says 35-year-old Strehli, a two-time cancer survivor and driver for the Sled Full of Hope, the…
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Our Loving Tiger
Here's to you my dear, dear friend. I love to quote you for you inspired us all. Your messages on this board are what made me stop and stay awhile - I have saved some of the ones you have sent to me personally and will always cherish the last one you sent to support me in the loss of my Mother. I know you can't read this,…
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Bookmark this or put in Favorites - test results information
Saw this mentioned in REAL SIMPLE magazine for March 2002. Looked it over and seems to have a lot of info. Good Luck! Jean P.S. Great article in TIME magazine - Feb 18, 2002 - diagrams alone are worth the price.
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Rosa Gift to all of us
Rosa gave a little piece of herself to each and everyone in here. Thats her gift to us. Cherish her ability to communicate and give all of us a moment to see things through her eyes. Her spirt has uplifted so many of us. With her ability to approach this fight with dignity and keep her sense of humor while undergoing the…
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DEEP PAIN IN HIPS AND LEGS
I AM A 17 YEAR BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR. I AM HAVING SEVERE PAIN IN MY HIPS,GROIN AND LEGS. I WONDER IF ANYONE HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM AND WHAT TYPE TEST I SHOULD HAVE TO SEE IF IT HAS SPREAD TO MY BONES. DEBPRAH
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Made it through surgery!!!!
Hello everyone! I made it through my hysterectomy. I am still in some pain as it was just on the 8th of February, but so far it hasn't been nearly as bad as I imagined it. I hope that things stay this way and I don't have near the problems I was worried about. Thank you all for your continued support! Love, Carrie
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Chemotherapy worries
Hi, I'm writing from Paris, France. I'm really glad to have found this site as I've lots of questions. I had a tumorectomy on my right breast and axillary lymph node surgery on Jan 25th.Yesterday the lymph node results showed that our ot 12 nodes removed, one had cancerous cells. So my doctor is recommending 4 chemotherapy…
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Neutropenia & pneumonia again
Dear all Just to let you know I have been hospitalized with neutropenia & pneumonia again. I have been let out for a few hours today but have to back in tonite for more tests tomorrow. I realise this is just something that goes along with the territory of chemotherapy so I can accept it but it's hard on the family. I have…
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looking for a book
Hi, I am looking for a book by Susan Wolf Sternberg, called "A year of miracles, a Healing Journey from cancer to wholeness". I have searched the internet, but can't find a copy. Any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks mary
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Arm & Hand swelling (Help)
I have never had this trouble before. Had breast removed in may and had 6 chemo of cef and 6 taxitere(last treatment end of nov.) and 34 treatments of radiation (last treatment dec 19th). 7 cm tumor and 4 poistive lymph glands out of 19. stage 3 cancer.We are in Florida until next weekend and then will return to Michigan…
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MRI test results
Just wanted to let you all know the results of my MRI I had last Friday. The doc called me here at the office at about 4 yesterday and told me he saw two places in the brain that were enhanced contrast sooooo that means its back. He is going to forward my films to my surgeon in Little Rock and also to my Onocoligst in…
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Thank ya'll so much.
and I thought Texan's were nice! I just want to thank you ladies that responded to my question. When I ask my husband things about this breast cancer business, or express my feelings to him, he always answers me with a big heart, but asking you guys the same question, expressing my feelings, and getting responses makes me…
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Help !! Hair question?????
Hello, was just wondering if anyone had their hair come back salt and pepper looking after chemo? My hair is 3/4 of a inch and I want to stop wearing my hats..but the gray is too much!!! I tried to color it but it didnt' work..any ideas ???????