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Support groups

Discuss the benefits of support groups. What is good and not-so-good? Are they for you?

I'm lost!

ktduluth
  • By ktduluth · New reply November 18, 2009
  • 19 replies
  • Hi! I joined this group yesterday and completed a profile about myself - but am realizing that doesn't automatically get sent out, and thus i am trying to figure out how to introduce myself - i've never ...

Bloch Cancer Center

Kmungles
  • By Kmungles · New reply November 16, 2009
  • 9 replies
  • FYI Check out the R.A. Bloch Cancer Center (link below). Under Cancer Links, look for Books for Free. The two books are written by Richard Bloch (of H&R BlochTax) when he was diagnosed with "terminal ...

hope in the ride!

lauriem
  • By lauriem · New reply October 16, 2009
  • 11 replies
  • Just gotta say...my CAT scan came back today and I am a smiling woman...God has been very good to me. The scan showed that the chest tumors (which were the worst I had) are...as the radiologist says...resolved ...

triple negative metastatic with malignant pleural effusion

youngmetswarrior
  • By youngmetswarrior · New reply October 2, 2009
  • 5 replies
  • A friend of mine who lives in Los Angles with metastatic triple negative breast cancer would like to speak with someone in her similar situation. She has metastasis to her lungs with malignant pleural ...

Just for your information (Breast Cancer)

cwoos4
  • By cwoos4 · Posted October 1, 2009
  • 0 replies
  • Just wanted to share one of my emails from Softee USA. Loads of information and answers to alot of questions. Hope this will help some of you. Go to the LBBC website to see the program and services they ...

Her2 and Herceptin

Ev
  • By Ev · New reply September 26, 2009
  • 37 replies
  • Hi Team, Is anyone Her2 positive and on Herceptin for life? I just want to know if anyone else's path has been like mine. I was diagnosed almost ten years ago with E-,P- and Her2 +, first stage. A year ...

November LBBC Conference in Philly

JuliePa
  • By JuliePa · New reply September 25, 2009
  • 3 replies
  • I was wondering if anyone is attending the Living Beyond Breast Cancer Conference in November in Philly ? There are scholarships available and still time to sign up. They have very interesting workshops ...

Farewell California Girl

Groovygirlcool
  • By Groovygirlcool · New reply August 21, 2009
  • 11 replies
  • Sad news about Terrie/iousTJED, here's a copy of a post from Terrie's sister, under "Requesting input and wisdom": United we stand; departed we fall. Yes, we all need to be united in our cause and shout ...

when's the next conference of interest?

barb366
  • By barb366 · New reply August 14, 2009
  • 11 replies
  • So I got to the Philadelphia Living Beyond Breast Cancer in the spring. And many girls did the Boston Conference. What's the next big meeting of interest? I was so happy to find JuliePa at the Phil one ...

TRIPLE NEGATIVE

lusianagal
  • By lusianagal · New reply July 24, 2009
  • 3 replies
  • OK gang i have a really dumb question.. what is triple negative? I am hr/pr positive, but her2 negative. I also do NOT have the bc gene. what am i? duh ...

Wine and mets/chemo

linskate
  • By linskate · New reply July 14, 2009
  • 23 replies
  • This subjet has probably been addressed but I am curious if any of you drink alcohol while on this journey. Last night, we went out with friends we haven't seen in a long time...everybody was having drinks ...

Reqest for Prayers and Positive Energy

Beachbabe
  • By Beachbabe · New reply July 10, 2009
  • 42 replies
  • Hello All~ A very good friend of mine (whom I just happened to meet via this web site) is heading for the ever-popular scans and tests today. Her story is somewhat unique, in that she lives in Alaska ...

Trying to find some positive in Triple Negative ...

Dolphinlady
  • By Dolphinlady · New reply July 8, 2009
  • 15 replies
  • Hello fellow wrestlers ... this is my first post ;"first time caller, long-time listener." By nature I have a tendency to hang out in the background and avoid the spotlight (well, unless I've had a few ...

My Story

nutrachris
  • By nutrachris · New reply June 28, 2009
  • 3 replies
  • This video was done 5 years ago as a motivational piece for employees of a company that does HER2 Testing: http://www.fliqz.com/aspx/permalinkblank .aspx?vid=ac5d22df1ba6081ed62f5225cbae54 e7 Hugs Christine ...

Dad Passed Away...

Daughter2Survivor
  • By Daughter2Survivor · New reply June 4, 2009
  • 16 replies
  • My Dear, Sweet Dad - turned 84 on May 20th and passed away just 7 days later. He had alzheimers, heart issues and declined quickly when his swallowing was no more. Mom - b/c and mets in various locations ...

Blame it on chemo brain

GirliebikerTPBC
  • By GirliebikerTPBC · New reply May 19, 2009
  • 2 replies
  • I can't believe that I missed the MBCN Conference!! All along I had it in my chemo brain that it was on May 23rd, then - lo and behold - I read some discussions today and find that it was on May 16th ...

List of People Attending May 16th Boston Conference

chloemom
  • By chloemom · New reply May 17, 2009
  • 48 replies
  • 24 and growing!!!!!! Please post here if you plan to attend, need to change any information, are looking for roommate. If there is other information you think should be included, please let me know. To ...

Boston

Josephine55
  • By Josephine55 · New reply May 15, 2009
  • 2 replies
  • Does anyone have the website for the Dana Farber Conference on Saturday. I wanted to get the itinerary and parking directions. Thanks ...

ABC UPLIFTS--Joy, Wonder, Laughter, and other Spirit Lifters

mindgardener
  • By mindgardener · New reply May 14, 2009
  • 3 replies
  • I'm starting this thread for bgarlock (posted in today's thread "ZOMEDA -AVOIDING JAW PROBLEMS" who starts by saying "I know this is suppose to be uplifting, but..." Let's face it, cancer can be pretty ...

Phil Race - You Go Margaret!

barb366
  • By barb366 · New reply May 13, 2009
  • 6 replies
  • This is my friend Margaret...stage 4. We're chemo buds. I'm honored to share an infusion recliner next to her for the past 2+ years. She plays LaCrosse, runs and has 3 small kids. This is the 2nd year ...

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