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06-05-2019, 10:01 PM
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Long term survivor checking in!
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Long term survivor checking in!
Just logging in to give some hope out there that I clocked 16 years today as a stage 3 survivor. My daughter was nursing when we found the cancer & this past week we got her a car! I wanted to...
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her2group
06-03-2018, 09:19 AM
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15 years & counting....
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Ruth
15 years & counting....
This place was such a huge source of comfort for me for many years. The women and men on this site gave me hope and encouragement. I hope that by me posting today I will help someone too.
Since I...
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her2group
02-07-2016, 07:15 AM
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Any thoughts on AHCC Mushroom Compound
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Ruth
Re: Any thoughts on AHCC Mushroom Compound
I took it all during chemotherapy and many years after. I take it now only if I'm under the weather. It's not cheap but I found the right source on Amazon. I studied this and used it with my total...
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her2group
01-21-2016, 03:44 AM
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Implant Question / Radiation Question - Concerns
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Ruth
Re: Implant Question / Radiation Question - Concerns
Dear VDC ~ I hope you don't mind an oldie chiming in on your concerns. I was treated with radiation for weeks coincidentally with weekly Herceptin. My stage was a 3 so the book was being thrown at...
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her2group
07-05-2015, 05:52 AM
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All clear Mammo and ten years out!
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Ruth
Re: All clear Mammo and ten years out!
Tricia~ huge huge congratulations!!! Such a big milestone... I was released by my surgeon at 5 years and oncologist at 10. To me it was a relief because I had gigantic anxiety going at that point...
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her2group
09-29-2014, 05:46 PM
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Implant Question / Radiation Question - Concerns
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7,395
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Ruth
Re: Implant Question / Radiation Question - Concerns
I just came by to do a quick little check and this topic stood out for me and I hope to help. I coincidently had a check up with my PS and we discussed the exact same topic of switching out my...
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her2group
06-03-2013, 08:08 PM
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10 years...
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Ruth
10 years...
Hi everyone ~Goodness it has been such a decade. I can't even begin to express how grateful I have been over the years to this favorite website of mine. Granted I haven't participated like I have in...
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her2group
04-17-2013, 06:42 PM
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Passing
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Ruth
Re: Passing
You did wonderful and thank you for letting all of us know. She was much loved and so positive and loving to all of us.I'm so sad. She was just lovely.
Ruth
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04-09-2013, 05:16 AM
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update I hate to give (with a little more positive spin)
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Ruth
Re: update I hate to give (with a little more positive spin)
Chrisy,Thank you for letting everyone know with your honest and thoughtful words. You always made me smile with your wit and loving personality. I come back and visit this website to check on you and...
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04-07-2013, 06:25 PM
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Cold Caps...
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Ruth
Re: Cold Caps...
Susan - my sister is doing this. Granted she has only had one chemotherapy treatment so far two weeks ago but her hair is hanging in there and she doesn't have the itchy feeling on her head like I...
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03-21-2013, 01:41 PM
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Oh no! Not ice cream, too! Risk of death from bc increases in survivors overindulgi
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Ruth
Re: Oh no! Not ice cream, too! Risk of death from bc increases in survivors overind
I'm not sure how to take these studies....I think the toxins that we are polluting our grasses, waters and seas are more to blame. My older sister has just been diagnosed again in her other breast...
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11-23-2012, 06:00 PM
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breast implant changes on radiation side
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Ruth
Re: breast implant changes on radiation side
I am so sorry that you are having problems. It sounds like it seems to have shifted on you. Yes, this unfortunately can happen and it happened to me. I had to have my radiated side implant...
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her2group
10-22-2012, 07:01 PM
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Nausea
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Ruth
Re: Nausea
Therese have you tried suppository phenergan? It saved me....was really the only thing to make my days bearable.Hugs to you
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10-22-2012, 06:59 PM
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reconstruction
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Ruth
Re: reconstruction
I had reconstruction on radiated side after surgery. I waited almost two years before starting. I have silicone implants and it worked out fine. My skin proved to be healthy enough to try it. Most PS...
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10-15-2012, 09:20 PM
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Question/ sister now diagnosed
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Ruth
Re: Question/ sister now diagnosed
Joanne - thank you so much for your kind words. I won't have Emma tested for a long, long time regardless of what my results are. They told me as much at Oncologists office that she is way too young...
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10-03-2012, 04:55 PM
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Question/ sister now diagnosed
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Ruth
Re: Question/ sister now diagnosed
Thank you all for your support! The genetic counseling was interesting and I hate to admit terrifying but I'm glad that I've done it and I will hope for the best.It's been close to 10 years since my...
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09-30-2012, 06:11 AM
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Question/ sister now diagnosed
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Ruth
Question/ sister now diagnosed
Hello everyone~ I wish I had better news to share but my older sister (49) has been diagnosed with breast cancer. How many of you have had this happen? I was 36 when I was diagnosed and the first in...
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09-30-2012, 05:55 AM
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Brenda
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Ruth
Re: Brenda
So sorry to read this news - we have another angel watching over everyone.
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her2group
09-27-2012, 05:41 PM
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Tribute to Brenda (Hutchibk)
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Ruth
Re: Tribute to Brenda (Hutchibk)
This is so sad - I didn't know she was at this place. I haven't been here in so long...my heart breaks.
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her2group
09-27-2012, 05:29 PM
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For er- pr - neg. When did period come back?
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Ruth
Re: For er- pr - neg. When did period come back?
Rava - mine returned about 6 - 9 months after the completion of chemo....I was 36. I hope it comes back for you. I was extremely irregular before cancer and have been on a 28 day cycle ever since...
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her2group
01-24-2012, 01:19 PM
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CHELEE - how are you? Anyone know?
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Ruth
Re: CHELEE - how are you? Anyone know?
Love u Chelee ~ so glad you posted. We are here for you and want to help you in anyway possible.I just wish I lived closer to give you a big hug & physical support.
Ruth
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01-20-2012, 04:31 PM
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CHELEE - how are you? Anyone know?
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Ruth
Re: CHELEE - how are you? Anyone know?
I called Chelee this evening but had no answer. I left a message on her answering machine. I'm going to try again tomorrow and keep going daily until I speak to someone. Sorry I didn't see this...
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her2group
09-25-2011, 02:35 AM
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TriciaK checking in!
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4,128
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Ruth
Re: TriciaK checking in!
Thank you so much for taking precious energy and checking in for us. We think of you often and when I saw that you hadn't been on line in a while we all started getting concerned. You are so...
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her2group
09-17-2011, 10:47 AM
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Women under 40
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Ruth
Re: Women under 40
The fear you feel is totally normal and follows us as we pray for our children to grow up so we can be part of it. I remember rocking her to sleep when I was first diagnosed over 8 years ago crying...
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her2group
09-17-2011, 10:26 AM
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Dying your hair after chemo
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22,268
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Ruth
Re: Dying your hair after chemo
I had some gray in the front show up when it started coming in. I waited until it was a good length and then got temp (wash in) color. I didn't have a reaction...any kind of anesthesia and harsh...
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