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Nerves
Im getting a bit concerned about some of the things happening to me lately. Ive lost some movement in my left eye again and am having some pretty nasty headaches and vomiting. Im still able to go to work but my energy level is way down my neck and shoulder ache till I have tears sometimes. The doc said there is a chance of…
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quick update
Heartfelt thanks from us to all of you for your warm birthday wishes, I am going to show these pill pushers that there are some people they just cant screw around with!!Dave is hot on the trail of a cancer treatment that was being looked at as a cure many many years ago, then suddenly disappeared, he is researching it, and…
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One Down, One to Go
Well, I just wanted to let you all know that I had the ultrasound on my right breast this morning. Not many surprises there.....it looks like the "cyst" that I had in my left breast last year......just smaller. I have the mammogram of the breast tomorrow and then it will be at least Friday before I know where we go from…
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post radiation swelling
I need some advice. I completed six weeks of radiation in July 2001 and still my breast is swollen and burned. My nipple is very cracked and sore, I have tried all kinds of anti-inflammatory drugs and have had all kinds of x-rays and mri's. the doctor now wants me to try hyperbaric oxygen treatments for six weeks lasting…
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Needing some advice
Hi everyone! Just having some rough days right now and could use some advice from some great women who know just how I feel. As most of you know, I am having my hysterectomy in a week and a half, I'm getting really nervous. I'm not sure I'm going to be able to go through with it. I'm just so tired of everyone poking at me…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ROSA & DAVE
Hey everyone. It's Rosa & Dave's birthdays today & tomorrow. She was told she wouldn't be here for her 33rd. Just goes to show you what stubbornness & a bitching attitude can do. If we all fight like she does what a wonderful world it would be. Anyway have a great day with no pain today my friend & know we all love you,…
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New NAtural treatments
Hi everyone. I am currently on Taxotere as you mostly know. I have had 3 cycles now am much improved. I am moving more freely & have dropped down my morphine doses by half. Wonderful news. I am also on Aredia which I am sure helps too. HOWEVER - what I really want to share is some new natural remedies I have been put on to…
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Dry head
I started loosing my hair this week. The most traumatic thing for me was being able to run my fingers through my hair and pull it out. I ended up shaving it all off which was kindof fun. The worst part is that my head is really, really dry and itchy. Does anybody know of shampoos or lotions that can help?
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Had my colonoscapy
HELLO ladies, Welcome back Tiger and Webaur nice to see both your names again. I made it through another round of tests and drinking horrid stuff. You know one sometimes can't help if they are going to get through it all, but somehow we do. It could be up to two weeks before I know the results of biopsies but they did find…
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Nancy45
Hi Nancy , I sent you an email but not sure if you received it. Did you check your personal start page ? Just wanted to let you know it took me awhile to find some of theses things that are available on this site.Hope to hear from you. God Bless Debbie
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my update
hello to all, It's so good to read through the excerpts and realize what wonderful friends we all have become. Though I'm not on here often, it's always uplifting. Hello to Tiger and Pam, good wishes to all. Myself, I continue with liver mets -- my tummy is quite large in fact, and some small bone mets. My oncologist told…
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Bad hair comments
I finished chemo two months ago and my hair is starting to grow back in. There are some really ignorant people in this world who feel they have to comment: "nice haircut" and "you're brave, I could never have cut my hair off", etc., etc. I'm speechless when these things are said to me - I can't believe that people have the…
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Mammogram results
When I found the lump on my breast, my doctor sent me for a mammogram before a ultrasound and biopsy. My mammogram results found a mass but the results stated it was nothing and I should make sure I had a yearly mammogram. After the ultrasound (which, again, the results were sent to me as something shows but come back in a…
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Prayers and Advice Needed
Good Morning, All!!! I find myself at a crossroads, once again. I would very much appreciate your prayers and your input. Yesterday I marked my one year anniversary from my diagnosis. I was able to "celebrate" this occasion by visiting my surgeon for my fourth, three-month check-up. I almost wish I had not gone as he found…
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MS and Breast Cancer
Hello everyone, I'm very new at all of this. I have had MS for about 20 years and have been taking Betaseron shots every other day for about 2 years. Stress is a biggy for me for a flare-up of MS. Just this month I was diagnosed with breast cancer -- so am still in the test,test,test areas. At this point the dr. is…
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Tiger Evening Primrose
Hi Tiger, Well I wen to the DR. today they had to cancell last week so that is why I did not get back to you sooner. I asked her about the evening primrose and she said that she had not heard anything about not taking it if you were estrogen positive, but she is checking into it and will let me know.I also asked about the…
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Radiation Blisters
Can someone please give me some advice on dealing with the pain from the radiation blisters? They are so painful and I just don't know how much longer I can deal with them.
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Another Test
Just wanted to keep you ladies updated in the latest 24242 health watch. It has been since Aug that I haven't been feeling that well. You know the drill wait a month and start the alert, bring it to doctors attention. Middle of Sep brought to my new doctor. Back to Cancer Clinic and pain specialist the only one who truly…
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Touchy subject
I noticed one of the postings mentioning that estrogen is stored in adrenal and fatty tissue. If your tumor was growing from too much estrogen, please look at weight reduction as a way of lowering your cancer risk. At 5'3" I was borderline overweight at 141 lbs. After finishing radiation I focused on losing weight to…
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Chemo Brain
If interested here is an upcoming event on www.breastcancer.org I copied the information. "Please join us at www.breastcancer.org on Thursday, January 24 for our Third Thursday Night Chat: Where Are My Keys, and Who Are You? Beginning at 9:30 p.m. EST, and continuing through 11 p.m., a well-known expert will join in…
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Terrific News
Hi everyone just wanted to let you know that I had my pet scan and colonoscopy and endoscopy done ,and all the results are back and everything was good. I thank the Lord for his mercy and grace once again. He has been so good to me.He is still answering prayers AMEN!! I thank all of you who have been there for me and…
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feeling in "limbo"
Hi, I am new to this site and have not reached out for support until now. Not because some might think that I am in denial, but I am afraid to hear too much negativity and sadness. After a lumpectomy and node mapping, I was diagnosed with invasive ductal breast ca. I am 32 and have an 18 mos. old daughter and was not all…
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Welcome!
Hi Nancys45. I'm Cathy(Cruf). Thank you for joining our chat. This is a great place to vent,ask questions,cry, laugh and whatever you feel like doing. Everyone here is wonderful. We're all at different phases of treatment. Some of us have been here since 2000. Everybody here can help in some way. Ask us questions and…
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Tamoxifen/Arimidex study
Hi Everyone, Has anyone been put on this new drug Arimidex. It sounds very exciting. To learn more go to www,breastcancer.org/ren_2001_12.html Thinking of you all Love Pippi from Wellington New Zealand
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radiation
hi ladies-while i've never written, i have learned so much from all of you-what a strong, supportive group you are. i was diagnosed w/stage 2 bc & had masectomy & node dissect-1 out of 8 positive. had 4 treatments act and 4 taxol-last one 10/2. my onc. wants me to have radiation, and while i know it is a breeze compared to…
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Say a Prayer!
Hi! I'm Maggie. I have not been on this site in awhile. I was diagnosed with infiltrating ductal carcinoma breast cancer in 1999. I had 13 lymph nodes out of 17 positive, also. My sister has been having a reddish,brown discharge coming out of her nipple, her doctor is sending her to a surgeon tomorrow. He said that this…
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Can Never Thank You All Enough
Once again I am blessed to have you all on my side. Thanks for all your kindness and love, I can feel it. I don't know what I would ever do if I didn't have this place and all you wonderful women to talk to. I appreciate you all, Tara
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Just to let you know
This is a note to let you all know that I have been down lately and hopin for some way to ease the pain in my belly. It has been 3 months now since I last worked and I have only gotten worse with time. I have reached the height of frustration as the doctors continued to push the irratable bowl thing even though I know deep…
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Tamoxifen
How do the doctors determine if Tamoxifen is blocking the estrogen? Do they have a blood test? Jamie
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Reconstruction surgery
Hi everyone, I have a question about reconstruction. I went for a consult with a plastic surgeon on Friday. I was wanting to do the TRAM flap. Because of having gallblader surgery several years ago & having a big scar from that the TRAM flap is not an option for me. The doctor said I would be a perfect candidate for the…