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Missrenee
has a birthday today! Love and hugs Sue
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Taxol and Neulasta shot getting me down
Hi everyone, It's been a while since I've posted. I have finished my A/C rounds thankfully and was looking forward to the lesser strength chemo, Taxol. I have had 4 of the neulasta shots after each of my a/c treatments with no problem. So when I tool my Taxol round everything seemed to be fine that first night. I did get a…
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Starting chemo tomorrow
Finally starting my chemo tomorrow. Discovered my lump 6 weeks ago, it's ER+,PR+, & Her2+. And I have one bone met on my left sacrum. I'm not looking forward to it, but anxious to start fighting this. Had a Stage I BC 20 years ago and did AC. Didn't think I'd ever be doing this again. This time around, I'm getting…
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Christmas *Joke* ....
Ten worst gifts to buy a woman 1. Never give a woman any kind of household appliance or something that is going to make "housework" easier. For instance, a blender, a toaster, a new vacuum, one of those mops they advertise on tv that does everything but suck the life out of you, anything in a informercial. One allowed…
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Ornament Exchange
Thank you to GreenEyedGirl for a packagr of Christmas cheer and ornament. So much thought went into thus exchange. I really enjoy thus tradition and am so happy that I was able to participate again. Thank you Melanie. Also thank you to Victoria for taking the time out of your busy life to keep thus tradition. In spite of…
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Breast forms and garment recommendation while healing fr bilateral mastectomy
I will be having a bilateral mastectomy around the middle of January. I am doing chemo before surgery and will be finished December 15. I will be having radiation on one side only following surgery. I have decided not to have immediate reconstruction. I was just curious what some of you in this situation might have done…
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Ornament Exchange -- Not Too Late:)
Hello, There's still time to send in your name and get an exchange buddy. Let's cut it off around December 15th. If you don't know what I'm talking about, see the original post entitled ****Ornament Exchange****. You can't miss it, we keep bumping it up:) Basically we do a Secret Santa kind of thing with ornaments. It's…
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Cypress Cynthia
Has anyone heard anything new about her? I am hoping that she is doing well again. I believe her chemo was to be in the past couple of days if she was able to get it. Hoping for only the best! Clementine
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Welcome to Hogwarts~ A Primer for the New Ones not finding much emotional support at work and with "
These lovely, welcoming words were written by the late Chenheart. No one ever said it better! I know she would want me to bump this up for our newbies: So many new ones have joined our family of Kindred Spirits lately~we sigh that you have had to find us, but of course welcome you with open ♥ You may have noticed, or even…
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Old guard here....busy with life....10 years later....
I am thankful for being able to post this.... 10 years ago, November 27, I was told I needed to "get my affairs in order, you have 6 months to live". I do not follow directions very well (although I DID get my will finished, trust for my disabled daughters established, etc) and so I come to this anniversary I was not…
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Chemo choices, personal experience wanted!
I saw the oncologist today and received the final pathology report, they did find a few (<10) cancerous cells in one of my lymph nodes, which is still technically considered node negative due to such a small number and the type of cells. This doesn't really change anything since I already knew I had to do chemo since my…
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Survivorship Clinic
My infusion center sponsors a Survivorship Clinic, which I attended today. I was surprised when they'd allotted 3 hours for the clinic, but it really did last that long. They had about 4 of us each in our own private exam room, and they had a rotation schedule all written up so that by the end we had all seen who we…
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new to this afraid of chemo
I was diagnosed with early stage 2a invasive ductal cancer. I had a bilateral mastectomy with expanders put in two weeks ago. my surgeon said they got all the tumor it wasn"t attached to anything and the margins were clear. 2 of the lympth nodes were clear but one had a micro milimeter cell that was enclosed and taken out.…
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4th Annual Hershey Pinks Get Together
Last weekend was our 4th annual Hershey weekend. What a great time. We arrived at the Hotel Hershey on Friday. First class accommodations. Enjoyed dinner together on Friday. Saturday morning we went to the Chocolate Spa. I had a chocolate facial (and yes I licked my face). We had a private trolley tour of Hershey. Enjoyed…
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who would have thought being a survivor would sometimes be harder than being a patient
any other breast cancer survivors dealing with this? i am not exagerating when I say its almost like I am experiencing Post traumatic stress incidents. Desperate mother of 3 and grandmother urgently seeking help and advise. any and all would be appreciated. Thank You
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bone mets
Checking in for my daughter, she is 31yrs old, and has mets for 4 yrs. at this point, the mets are quite invasive throughout the bones, many lesions etc.., the onc had her on cytoxan and aromasin, but being that it did not help, started her on Halaven. so, i'd like to ask how good are the results with Halaven? What's next?…
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*****Ornament Exchange*****
Dear Pink Sisters, VickiSam graciously allowed me to have a go at our annual ornament exchange this year. If you'd like to participate, please PM me with your real name and address (or you can remain anonymous if you wish, but I'll need the address) and I'll send you a name and address in return. It's great fun as people…
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Happy Birthday- ladybug 22
Happy birthday wishes to you! Many happy days ahead for you!! Vicki Sam
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Cubetal Lymph Nodes**
Off and on over the years since my lumpectomy/lympectomy....I have had the inside of my left arm get swollen. The first time it happened I never dreamed it had anything at all to do with my cancer and I asked my Regular Family MD about it....we were thinking maybe a blood clot...and he sent me to the hospital for tests…
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HAPPY Birthday - CAMUL (Carol) - November 25th
Happy Birthday Dear Carol -- Hoping you have a wonderful Day celebrating your very special day Vicki Sam
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Questions to ask your doctor
Suggestion for Preparing in Advance for Medical Appointments: * Make a list of questions to ask your doctor. Below are a few suggested questions to ask. You may also create a list that are specific to your own concerns or needs. * Bring a tape recorder/or person with you to take notes * Bring copies of lab reports,…
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Help
I just found out on 10-20 I have breast cancer. I am 27 with no family history nor do I personally know anyone that has had breast cancer. I have an appointment tomorrow 10-23 with a surgeon and was hoping that you could provide me with some questions to ask and a little insight of what to expect. I also go on Monday 10-27…
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Happy Anniversary Cypress Cynthia & Danny
Today is Eileen and Danny's 40th Wedding Anniversary. The following was shared by Eileen's sister, Wendy: Today Eileen Swords and Danny Daniel Swords celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary. Patsy and I are here with them and helping to get everyone on a schedule. Eileen is hanging in there. She likes to visit and sleeps…
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OT - The Grinch didn't succeed!
The Grinch was here sometime between 5:30 Sat pm and 11:00 Mon am. We have a Kid's Park in one of the parks along Rapid Creek which is full of all sorts of displays that are designed for children - fairytale characters/Disney characters/all sorts of stuff - that is turned into a sparkling fairyland with lights…
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Update on Cypress Cynthia *Updated November 21, 2014*
Following is an update from Eileen's husband that their daughter put on Facebook. She asked that it be forwarded to the group. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Eileen appears to be rapidly declining though she is not in any pain and is not nauseated or vomiting and she is not wanting or taking any pills - she…
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ALL ABOARD THE PINK BUS FOR MAGGIE CAT THIS WEEK**
Pink Bus filling up for a trip to M. D. Adersen in Houston.... ALL ABOARD*** I'll set up the Pink Waiting Room there and maybe we can get a Courtesy Car for side trips to get food & drink....or see the sights (between keeping the Oncs & Nurses and Technicians and BLOOD SUCKERS on their toes) We are with you Maggie…
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How To Dress with a PORT?
Back again... The drama continues!!! What do I need for my (future) port? My BS is going to place it on/in my right chest area. I have "high shoulder blades" and not much fat.... so I'm advised it will "stick out". ( I enjoy sewing, quilting and yoga .. so an arm port wasn't the thing for me). Now is the time to get the…
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Could I Be Any More LUCKY???
In ER twice last weekend before they discovered that my EXTREME pain was due to stress fracture in left hip! Admitted overnight for pain control. But, being the trooper that I am (Hawk! Spit!) I pulled it together and had my first Herceptin treatment on Wednesday. Now awaiting for consult by onco man and bone man to decide…
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Masectomy or Lumpectomy with Radiation
Hi everyone, I am 46 and was diagnosed with DCIS 4 1/2 mm Breast Cancer in October 2014. They did say there was a 5 cm suspicious area in the breast as well. Last year I had a lumpectomy on the other breast which came back benign. My sister was diagnosed at the same age. I am waiting on my genetic testing results, if…
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New Immunotherapy Approach for Breast Cancer Shows Promise
IN THE CLINICNew Immunotherapy Approach for Breast Cancer Shows Promise http://www.mskcc.org/blog/new-immunotherapy-approach-breast-shows-promise i found this very interesting method as I was looking at new approved cancers drugs. First immunotherapy drug was recently approved for melanoma On Sep 4. Keytruda…