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Dint receive my ornament
Was very dissapointed I dint get my ornament.It has such special meaning to me when I get one.I have every year since I had Cancer.Its a lot more then the ornament.Its the meeting behind it that makes it meen so much to me.I mailed mine a few weeks ago.watched the mail every day since.Hopefully the person got my name had a…
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Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays To All
Just wanted to say hello to all the ladies here. I hope you all have a beautiful holiday. Although I don't get on here much anymore, have been thinking of you . Also holding in my heart and in my thoughts all of our sisters who we have lost and wishing peace and comfort to their loved ones.
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alpha Christmas list of words
A-Amazing lights Next person B-________
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57-year breast cancer survivor story from ACS
If you haven't seen this story on the American Cancer Society's website of a healthy 90-year-old breast cancer survivor who was diagnosed 57 years ago, check it out -- this is the kind of story all of us here need to hear:…
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update on me
I just got home 2 weeks ago from spending a month in the hospital and 3 weeks in pt rehab center. My daugther carried me to the hospital due to dehydration and the weakness in my legs (I kept falling), My oncolgist said that the weakness is coming from the cancer in my lower back and it will probaly get worse. I am…
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Surgery scheduled
Thank you all for your kind words and Happy Holidays. What a week. Met with my surgeon on Tuesday and had pre- op testing on Weds. I have a lumpectomy scheduled on Friday, Jan, 2' 2015. They are planning to do a lumpectomy as they feel a mastecmastectomy would be too difficult for me with my underlying Heath condition ( I…
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Thank You Camul!
Dear Carol, i absolutely love love my package. Like I told you, I waited to Christmas morning to open it. What a wonderful surprise. The Angels are beautiful and are adorning my mantle. They were to pretty to go on the tree. The hard candy is yummy. I can't wait to listen to he CD and used one of the dish towels yesterday.…
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Sending Holiday Wishes
I just wanted to wish all you lovely ladies a wonderful holiday season filled with family, friends and of course great food. This time of year is also when we seem to reflect on the year that has passed…I urge you to pray and/or offer support to those that need it the most. Again, Happy Holidays… Andi
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Merry Chistmas to those who celebrate
Merry Christmas!!!!
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Discussion Board and Chat Spam
Hello everyone, Thank you to those who've alerted us to the spamming from earlier today and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. While we have security measures in place, we can't prevent all spam. We are currently working on measures to try and block this kind of discussion board and chat spamming. If you…
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Oh, Carol, dear Camul, you accidentally blocked me
Carol, You sent me a lovely private message and then blocked all messages from me:) I'll bet it's the little tiny buttons on your cell phone. It did make me laugh a lot, goofy lady. When convenient, would you unblock me? xoxo Victoria
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When do we know to stop Chemo?
Has anyone else thought about how sick do we have to get before considering to stop chemo? I am stage 111A estrogen receptor positive 99%
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I received my ornament
A few days ago I received my ornament from aisling8. It is a bird made out of recycled material. Victoria also sent me a beutiful pin with an angel on it. I love them both. Thank you again Victoria. Merry Christmas Mommaellen
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Tips for Chemo
I go to the chat room quite often. I am finding more and more people who have chemo but don't get chemo classes, may not post on discussion boards, and need the wonderful tips from wonderful people like you all that had chemo. My memory fails me too often and I can't remember all the tips you give here. Could those of you…
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Newly Diagnosed
I learned a week ago that I have a stage II, Grade 3. Triple negative, IDC in my left breast. Initial testing of 1 lymph node was benign. Any words of advise or encouragement about how to get through these initial stages will be greatly appreciated. I can't see the oncologist until Jan. 6. Thanks!
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Update
I had a time finding an onco down here. I had to dealt with family members put my dx up on facebook. Which backfired on me. Not Fair. It took me 9 months to undo what they did on there. Besidies that TN been good. I found a new onco finally have to wait until the end of jan to she her .
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Just saying Howdy
Hey Gals and Guys, Has been a year since I have been on here. Busy working trying to keep ahead of the financial wolf at the door. I am still NED. Had to come back and so some research on bladder cancer as my brother has it. Luckily only stage 1. Glad to see so many of the same names out here from before. Been able to…
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Bone pain
I'm new to this forum and new to bone mets. Anyone have any suggestions for bone pain (mainly in sacrum area). It's not bad pain, just an achyness that gets worse as the day goes on. Haven't started chemo yet, so hoping that will help shrink the area ( the met is about 1.4 cm), but don't know if I can expect that or not.
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breast to bone cancer
Hi everyone, my daughter is 31 with breast mets to bone, on the last Pet-CT it showed multiple multiple lesions and mets all over the bones, also there are multiple different type of lesions etc... all over the skull. She has been on numerous chem meds, and now is on Halaven, how serious is it if it's in the skull? Does…
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any treatments for one thing help another? I have had two (one cacner related)
I have had ulcertive colitis for over 20yrs..it was extremly server while going through my cancer and treatments. I went on steriods it was so bad. I went on tamoxifen and shorlty after my colitis was the best it's been-and still is (NOW off tamoxien 18 mths) IS it just by chance? no way to know I have arthrisits in my…
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I see newly diagosed finding this site right away-I was a slow learner
I wish I had found thist site while I was going through my cancer. I only found it years afterwards-when a friend that had skin cancer and sugery said she was a survivor. I never thought of myself of a Survivor until I found this site. I would just say I HAD cancer- It's great so many are finding this early on-like I wish…
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Topic for Newbies and Radiation
With all the new people coming to the breast boards here on CSN, I thought it would be helpful for us to give hints, tips, basic information on how to handle radiation and the related drugs given during radiation, side effects tips, nutritional information etc. I have been seeing quite a few new people coming into the chat…
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Are you OK SIROD?
Hi Doris, How are you doing? I have not seen a post from you in awhile. Just making sure you are OK. Please check in when you have a chance. Hugs, Ginny
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December 15th ... Happy Birthday to Lizzie 17
Happy Birthday dear Sister in PINK !! Enjoy your very special day - Joy, Happiness, and Health I wish for you ! Vicki Sam
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Radiation and co-occurring conditions
Does anyone have co-occurring conditions along with their cancer? I have spinal stenosis, myelopathy, and spinal Multiple Sclerosis. My question is for those who have a co-occurring condition, does it make the side effects of radiation worse? The radiation therapist said I could have problems with the scar tissue covering…
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Monday Dec 15th** Pink Bus Anyone?
Seeing the new Oncologist Monday for my 2nd visit to him. In Sept he released me for a whole year and then a week later promptly called me back because of the CA 27-29 Tumor Marker Test being a bit too elevated... (in the 40s). So...did more blood work a few weeks ago (this time at an independent lab) and see him Monday…
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My first oncology appt
I had my first oncology appt yesterday ( still can't really believe it). I must say, I was so impressed with my new Dr. She was aware of my medical history and had spoken to the radiologist about my biopsy results - stage II, triple negative, grade 3 IDC. She spent over 1 1/2 hours with me, collecting history, educating me…
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Radiation tx over
Hi, New here and just looking to connect with other women who have been going through what I am. I was diagnosed with invasive ductal breast cancer at the end of August and since then have had ultra sounds, xrays, biopsies, a wire inserted in my breast before a partial mastectomy in September, and finally 7 weeks of…
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Christmas - treat !! Enjoy
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Topic for Newbies and Chemo
With all the new people coming to the breast boards here on CSN, I thought it would be helpful for us to give hints, tips, basic information on how to handle chemo and the related drugs given during chemo, side effects tips, nutritional information etc. I have been seeing quite a few new people coming into the chat room…