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    About Me

    I have breast cancer. I am Married with children. Have a passion for life. Philosopy is to live for the Lord today for tomorrow may never come. I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, sports, and animals I hope to continue with my degree.

    Interests

    Enjoy the outdoors. Passion for nature. Love to horseback ride. Enjoy reading and learning.

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    • Pix gave lauraa3 Flowers 8:26pm

      Thank you for writing and letting DS know about me. Luve ya friend. It was so good to see you. I have…  
    • Pix gave lesliemiller a Hug 8:19pm

      Miss you Had a scare…  

    August 25

  • Journal

    • Journal Entry for June 28, 2008

      Mood June 28, 2008 8:57pm

      The last few weeks have been rough.  My pain level is horrible.

      I can say they have given almost every pain medication known to man.

      Next maybe …

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      From cancerfree50 Today

      Thanks for you support. I really do appreciate you!!!!!!

    • Hug

      From lesliemiller Yesterday

      Hello! Have missed you~hope you are well! Send me a note to let me know how you've been doing. I've been doing well so far. (One day at a time!) Take Care! {Hugs}~Leslie

    • Hug

      From Elissabeth September 25

      Just a hug of support for you! I pray you are doing well. I have my 3 yr Oncologist check up for my breast cancer coming up next week. I will let everyone know how it goes... Elissa

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      From donde September 24

      thanks I have been so busy, and my computer is down at home I have to check it from work hope all is well with you

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      From CrzyPurpleChic September 17

      I hope your doing well... haven't heard from you lately so I hope and pray nothing has happened. I'm praying for you and for your health. Thinking about you today. Have a blessed one and I hope to hear from you soon. Much love and HUGS RAchael

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Breast Cancer
      Stage: IV (M1)

      Hi, I have breast cancer. At first it was stage II Now I am a stageIV. I have been through 5 surgeries. Recieved AC and Taxol. Also, recieved Herceptin for a year. I was to go into remission instead it went to the bone and liver.

      Treatments

      Arimidex Working / Worked
      Currently taking this medication and it is working. My makers are stable and the tumors are stable for one year.
      Mastectomy Not Working
      Had a bilateral mastecteomy by choice and it did not stop the cancer.
      Surgery Not Working
      Taxol Not Working
      Recieved 12weeks of Taxol
      Xeloda Too Soon to Tell
    • Close Hysterectomy

      After having breast cancer I had to have a complete hysterectomy at the age of 36 Menopause sucks

    • Open Diets & Weight Maintenance

      Been overweight for some time. Trying to lose the weight but is extremely difficult since my chemo treatments and menopause.

      Treatments

      Atkins Diet Not Working
      Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Somewhat Helpful
    • Open Financial Challenges

      Last year I lost my job due to illness. I have always worked to support my family. Now, I have lost that. It is horrible not to be able to pay your bills. THe medical bills are horrible. I will proably be dead before they get paided.

    • Open Arthritis

      For years I have had arthritis. It comes from my fathers side of the family. But since I went on chemo and other medications it has been a nightmare. I can not even run or jog anymore due to the pain in my joints.

      Treatments

      Ibuprofen Working / Worked
      Tylenol Not Working
    • Open Menopause

      Young and stuck with menopause. Can not take hormones. That makes me off balance.

    • Open Bone Cancer
      Type: Osteosarcoma

      I cancer in my sterum/chest bone

    • Open Sexual Abuse

      Pix hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
    • Open Chemotherapy

      On chemo for my stage iv cancer

      Treatments

      Chemotherapy Working / Worked
      Compazine Working / Worked
      Zofran Working / Worked
    • Open Chronic Pain

      I have DJD and have injured my back several times. Years of of use has caught up with me. Plus, I have had ca.

      Treatments

      Acupressure Working / Worked
      Flexeril Not Working
      Heat Somewhat Helpful
      Hydrocodone Somewhat Helpful
      Oxycodone Not Working
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