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sibu 
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 Posted: Sep 30 2008 at 8:00am |
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You go, girl!
A man who managed to father 2 children with you, while having an affair with another married woman in the first two years of his own marriage?!?! Much better off without that one! I have actually gone back and forth as to whether it would have been better to have my husband walk away rather than stay and not be supportive. In the end, the women of the world take care of each other and our kids anyway. Much love and light your way, Donna |
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Donna, age 42
Dx IDC 12/06, 5/18 Nodes + BRCA1+ Double mast. 1/07 Chemo 6 X TAC 6/07, rads 10/07 Hyst./Recon. 12/07 |
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mainsailset
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Posted: Oct 01 2008 at 4:53am |
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GinaMarie: here's a good solution. My onc told me yesterday we should all be having 5 small servings of fruit a day. Years ago I discovered 'power pudding' which is the gift of the gods.
Simply put: buy up all your favorite dried fruits (try to get unsulfured apricots) pour them all into a kettle. Cover with distilled water. Simmer until water has evaporated. You may need to add extra. Cool. Put into blender, again add more water if blender starts to moan. I put the fruit into refer & freezer for storage.
Every day. put 1-2 Tbs on morning cereal, and then throughout the day every day use on meat, potatoes, ice cream. Goes with everything and is nice to find something that actually works and is not one more chemical to add to our bodies. Best of luck to you
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Nancy
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Posted: Oct 01 2008 at 7:22am |
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Mainy,
Your post as to the "power pudding will be added to the "chemo and rad tips". If your onc told you this then he/she must be looking out for your good health!
See, you just keep helping!
 Nancy
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Nancy
DD Lori dx TNBC June 13,2007 Lumpectomy due to incorrect dx of a cyst mastectomy July 6 2007 chemo ACT all 3 every 3 weeks 6 tx Aug-Nov 28 rads ended Jan 2008 |
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mainsailset
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Posted: Oct 01 2008 at 9:08am |
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Nancy, thanks, I think it is something everyone should know about. Unfortunately my onc did not give me the tip, it was the Hospice nurses that helped me when I was my mom and dad's caretaker. Also, they told me that if someone was experiencing constipation, it was a good idea to put a small piece of bread in your mouth and chew it til the cows got home as it would stimulate the saliva and help digestion. Can't verify that it works but I tried it with mom and it at least gave her something to be proactive with.
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Nancy
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Posted: Oct 01 2008 at 9:20am |
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Mainy,
Your onc did tell you that we should all be having 5 small servings of fruit a day. I will add the part as to the Hospice nurses. They always have such excellent suggestions. You tip has already been added mainy. Perhaps I will add the tip as to the bread also. Many gals experience constipation, and not having to take another med is good!
Hugs,
Nancy
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Nancy
DD Lori dx TNBC June 13,2007 Lumpectomy due to incorrect dx of a cyst mastectomy July 6 2007 chemo ACT all 3 every 3 weeks 6 tx Aug-Nov 28 rads ended Jan 2008 |
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kerw
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Posted: Oct 02 2008 at 4:52am |
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I used the colace and also metamucil and they worked wonders. They said it was zofran (an anti-nausea) that caused the constipation.
The drinking water is also a wonderful plan. And watch the foods you eat. Lots of fiber. Hope it gets better! |
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 DX IDC 1/08, lumpectomy 2-08, re-excision 2-08;
1.2 cm, random cell in 1 lymph node Stage 1, Grade 2 AC-T chemo (8 dense doses), 33 rads |
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GinaMarie
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Posted: Oct 02 2008 at 5:04pm |
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Hi Kerw I thought it might have been the Zofran!! But that stuff is like gold to me, i cant handle the thought of vomiting so i will take whatever i have to. But i started the colace it is great. I also heard the peri-colace, which has the softener and a laxative is great if it gets really bad, so i will keep that in mind this round, i go tomorrow for #2!!! I just want smooth sailing tomorrow, even though i had it already, my stomach is in knots tonight just thinking about it. I only need 2 more after this and i thank god everyday for that, but whether its 2,4,8 or 100, its still a very unpleasant experience, escpecially that Neulasta!!! That was worst part for me, the SEVERE body aches and pain, couldn't get out of bed.
Thank you, hope to chat soon
XO Gina
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gigi
Stage 1 Grade 3 dx may 2008 2 lumpectomies, first one wrong dx of fibroadenoma!! chemo 4 rounds ovr 3 mos Taxotere/Cytoxan BRCA 1+ Bilat mast. with Lat flap recon done 1/9/09!!! No rads!! |
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Nancy
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Posted: Oct 02 2008 at 5:07pm |
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Gina, Have you tried taking the very warm baths for the body aches? I mean a real soaker for a long time?
Nancy
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Nancy
DD Lori dx TNBC June 13,2007 Lumpectomy due to incorrect dx of a cyst mastectomy July 6 2007 chemo ACT all 3 every 3 weeks 6 tx Aug-Nov 28 rads ended Jan 2008 |
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GinaMarie
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Posted: Oct 02 2008 at 5:11pm |
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Hi Nancy
I just tried to private message u back, but it said your box was full
 I will try that this time for sure, and im going to take the motrin before it even starts, i want to watch what i take because i DONT want the constipation again, that was brutal!!! My hair is pretty much gone, alot of bald spots, i cut it as close to my head as possible and will just leave the rest in the hands of god, i can put wigs on now, and i ordered a few really cute hats on tlc website. I will be around all weekend after my treatment tomorrow so i will be posting. Thank you for the thoughts!!
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gigi
Stage 1 Grade 3 dx may 2008 2 lumpectomies, first one wrong dx of fibroadenoma!! chemo 4 rounds ovr 3 mos Taxotere/Cytoxan BRCA 1+ Bilat mast. with Lat flap recon done 1/9/09!!! No rads!! |
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Nancy
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Posted: Oct 02 2008 at 5:13pm |
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Gina
I just cleaned it out!
Nancy
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Nancy
DD Lori dx TNBC June 13,2007 Lumpectomy due to incorrect dx of a cyst mastectomy July 6 2007 chemo ACT all 3 every 3 weeks 6 tx Aug-Nov 28 rads ended Jan 2008 |
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Posted: Oct 03 2008 at 5:40am |
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Gina,
Hope your treatment is going well today,
Hugs
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