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I was not surprised....it was my turn!
I am the fourth sister to come down with breast cancer and I think I was stunned at first but then realized....why should I not get it? I cannot believe I was fortunate enough to have DCIS while my sisters had very aggressive forms of breast cancer. One sister had three different types of cancer in her breasts. I am…
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Prayers for our friends
Hi everyone, just wanted to ask you all to remember our friends in your prayers. I had written about them just a few days ago. We just got word that the Dad died this afternoon from liver & pancreas cancer. His daughter also has liver cancer. This is just such a hard time for them I know. Our hearts are just breaking for…
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Thank for the encouragement
THank you all for the encouraging words of wisdom. I hope this ends up in the right message response but I guess I will find out once I click. I did try to walk more since I first posted, however, I came down with a nasty case of bronchotis yesterday so I will have to cool it for a few days till the antibiotics take affect…
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Tamoxifen and side effects for diabetics
I recently read that tamoxifen can cause blood clots in those taking it with high blood pressure and/or diabetes and am greatly concerned about it. Anyone out there have any feedback to this concern?
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hi, I'm back, after taxotere then what??
My computer crashed and i couldn't find this page for several weeks, feeling low, anxious, having scans 2/19 with results 2/23, will need to change after 9 rounds of taxotere to something new, anybody else done that?? and too what??
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On Line Chat
I would really love to have an on line chat with some of you & I have no trouble getting into chat room. Once I managed to chat but usually no one else is there. It could be the time differnce for me that makes this so difficult. New Zealand is 18 hours ahead of West Coast time so its not too bad for you California girls…
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lindys limerick
A thought occured to me yesterday As I sat observing my shiny pate So Smooth... SO Clean... Why, it seems to glow... Chemo, sez I, can really be tough but it certainly cured that stubborn dandruff! .
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how does chat work??
Hi there ladies, I hope you are all doing well. I have tried several different times to get into the chat, but nothing happens. Can someone who actually got it to work explain it to me please? It would be so cool to actually be able to talk to you!!! I see on my screen that it is 8:45 PST, and I am at 11:45 am, Thanks for…
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Bracing for the Storm
Hi Ladies, vinnie here. Just thought I'd share with you the fact that yesterday I went into the chat room - no problem - no one was there to chat with but I did get in. But now here in Jersey, while waiting for a March Blizzard, I try to get into the chat room *** No Luck**** Is it just tempramental????? Anyway, is anyone…
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Help! My back is killing me!
Hey,all. It's Mel here to complain some & to find out if anyone else has had this side effect from Neupogen. After 2 shots over the last couple of days, I a experiencing throbbing,constant pain in my back, mostly lower but rides up through my shoulder blades, too. Haven't slept the last 2 nights (even after taking Tylenol…
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Alice, Are You OK?
Hi, Alice!! I certainly hope that this morning's earthquake didn't affect you too much. Please let us know if you are ok. I live in So. Calif. and know what a 7.0 earthquake feels like....it is real scary. I hope and pray that you and your family are ok and no damage (or very minimal). I'll be waiting to hear from you!!!…
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Forgot to introduce myself
I'm sorry I just jumped right in without introducing myself. I'm 36 with stage IV BC. Done the chemo, done the surgery, done the radiation, doing the Tamoxifin (yuck). I have a 3 1/2 year old daughter. I like what you guys do on this site to offer support and info.
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Avon Breast Cancer 3-day
I have signed up to do this walk in October 2001. Has anyone done it before? I'm also wondering about the fundraising...any suggestions? If you'd like information about it, I'll be glad to tell you what I know. I was diagnosed in September 2001, and am almost at the end of chemo, with 6 weeks of radiation to go. My goal is…
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How long do sides hurt
I had a double masectomy on Feb 15 this year. I had the 4 tubes from my side out this past Tuesday . and wow my sides still are sore but I don't think it's from the tube removal ,its like I now have breast on my sides and they are sore.Did any of you have this?
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How long do sides hurt
I had a double masectomy on Feb 15 this year. I had the 4 tubes from my side out this past Tuesday . and wow my sides still are sore but I don't think it's from the tube removal ,its like I now have breast on my sides and they are sore.Did any of you have this?
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How long do sides hurt
I had a double masectomy on Feb 15 this year. I had the 4 tubes from my side out this past Tuesday . and wow my sides still are sore but I don't think it's from the tube removal ,its like I now have breast on my sides and they are sore.Did any of you have this?
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How long do sides hurt
I had a double masectomy on Feb 15 this year. I had the 4 tubes from my side out this past Tuesday . and wow my sides still are sore but I don't think it's from the tube removal ,its like I now have breast on my sides and they are sore.Did any of you have this?
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How long do sides hurt
I had a double masectomy on Feb 15 this year. I had the 4 tubes from my side out this past Tuesday . and wow my sides still are sore but I don't think it's from the tube removal ,its like I now have breast on my sides and they are sore.Did any of you have this?
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How long do sides hurt
I had a double masectomy on Feb 15 this year. I had the 4 tubes from my side out this past Tuesday . and wow my sides still are sore but I don't think it's from the tube removal ,its like I now have breast on my sides and they are sore.Did any of you have this?
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another chat room failure
I am so frustrated!!!That chat room function just does not like me or my computer. Tonight, I got in on the first try but as always it will not let me into the talk. It just flashes, and I left and now it will not even let me back into the room. YELLLLLLLLL.
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Axillary node disection
My surgery was in early October and I still have pain under my arm and still a little swelling where 11 nodes were removed,all negetive thank God. Has any one experienced this.
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Need a support partner
I am looking for a support partner for my friend. She has stage 2 breast cancer and will be undergoing CAF treatment, followed by tomaxifin. She also has stage 1 diabetes. If there are any other women out there who might have a similar situation please contact me so I can get you in touch with my friend. Thanks you and God…
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Snow in Minnesota
Hey Ellen. You made the news here in New Zealand. They have just shown some great snowfalls & mighty big drifts in Minnesota on our local TV. Wow that looks cold. I thought you guys were heading for spring. We have 30 degrees & sun sun sun (just bragging I know). Have decided to go to Queensland in the middle of the winter…
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Hope
The weather has been so nice here in Seattle, I was out in my yard just pulling some weeds in my garden around some garlic and shallots that I planted last fall and I all of the sudden remembered that I planted these these day I got my cancer diagnosis after I got home from my appointment. I has to do something! They are…
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Just Diagnosed Too
Hi, I am new to this group and just been dx 2 weeks ago. Waiting now to set up my chemo treatment, the waiting part is having its toll on me. This is very frightening. I have a Stage 3, Invasive Ductal Cancer, with many lymph nodes involved. I am very thankful for support groups like this.
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New to the group
After a lumpoctomy in October and radiation that end the day after Christmas I was so happy to be done with treatment.I started tamoxifinin mid January. Now Im waiting for the 6 month follow up and I feal like Im just waiting for another bad blow. Has any one experienced that and how do you manage living in limbo land like…
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more on my reactions to chemo
hi again, cher here after the craziness of multiple new emails from friends just waking up and getting online. I also got nocked off my isp for inactivity or for having too much time on on a busy morning...doesn't usually happen but I was on here for a long long time catching up on everyone's posts. EYE SIGHT changes.…
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huh?
Well, it is nice to see the new web format, but honestly, I dont like it. I think I would rather go through all the messages to get the current ones. This is really kind of feeling unfinished? I really suck on the computer, so maybe that is my problem!! Well, I will check in tomorrow and try and figure this all out! Take…
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New to group
Hi all. I was diagnosed Dec 1, 2000 and have just finished my 3rd A/C treatment. I had lumpectomy, stage 1 to 2 tumor with no lymph node involvement. My biggest concern at the moment is my hair. I know that sounds shallow but I can't help it. It has not yet all fallen out. Did anyone else have this experience. Also I…
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New to the group
Thank you so much for all your kind responses to my question about night demons. I know this is not a new response but it so good not to feal alone.