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Depression--Is it just me?
Is it just me or do others have this same problem? It's been two years ago this month that I had a bi-lateral mastectomy followed by immediate reconstruction for DCIS. Because it was found so early and because I opted for the mastectomies as the form of treatment, I avoided having to go through chemo and/or radiation. I…
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Thanks!
Thanks guys for the well wishes on my upcoming c-section on Thursday. THURSDAY...Oh My.... I am actually getting pretty nervous, hoping everything goes ok and that my body is ready for surgery. I will message you all when I am able. I will still continue to pray for each and everyone of you. Till next time..... Love, Angel
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ac to tx...
legs hurting, but boyfriend helping. anybody at this stage of chemo?
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I won't give up
Thank you all for your words of encouragement and hope. I will live the most out of the life I have left, I give you my pledge. I have only one person left to tell and then I hope the tears will dry up for awhile. I have always been the person who helps others. It is so strange to be on the other side. I have always been a…
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Told My Parents
Wow what an emotional weekend!!!!! My plan was to tell my parents and brothers that I had BC and that the chemo and radiation was the end and all was well. Instead I had to tell them that the BC had moved to the liver and that the doctors say it is not curable but would also not give me a time frame. My parents are in…
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bone surgery postponed ....
hi all ... thanks for all the messages wishing me luck on the bone surgery ... however it has been postponed ... my 8 year old son was in a golf cart accident wednesday ... fractured his skull, major concussion, the whole bit ... he's been in ICU all week ... finally got to go home to my dad's house (we had been…
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One year out & anxious about scans
Well, it's been one year since I finished chemo and Tuesday a.m I go in for all of my scans. I am so anxious! I was completely clear after chemo but if I sit and ponder this I find myself thinking what in the world I will do if there is a recurrence? I am praying and I know that my faith has carried me this far. I would…
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MISC /exercise during chemo and radiation
Hi all~ I have been lurking here for awhile now- appreciating all of you and your knowledge and support! Thank you to everyone who writes in- those who share and those with the important questions. It all helps us out here. I am currently half way through my chemo treatment. Next will be radiation (and then tomoxifen)which…
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Insect Sting
Just wondering if anyone has had an insect sting on their arm after removal of nodes. I was stung Thursday and put drawing ointment on it and it appeared to be OK Friday. Now it is getting red and puffy. Any info would be appreciated.....Thanks
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Best of Luck Angel !!!!
Angel ,just wanted to wish you the very best with the birth of your new baby coming soon. I will keep you and your baby in my prayers that you have a safe delivery. Please let us know as soon as you are able. God Bless you and your new little "Angel".....Karin
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thanks for responces/banker /242424/prayer angel
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Wanting info re recovery from mastectomy after radiation
I was diagnosed with a breast cancer over a year ago and went through lumpectomy, chemo and radiation. Now, 7 months after radiation, I've been diagnosed with a very rare and apparently radiation-induced skin cancer of the nipple of the radiated breast. Everyone agrees, including me, to go ahead and have a "simple…
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back to work?
my dr just released me to go back to work and i'm still fatiged... also i just started deproluprin for fibroids that i'm going to have to have surgery for after a dye x-ray and pre op appt.thats 3 days i have to miss 1/2 a day already....i'm still on morphine for leg pain that stopped on june first.( i am to taper my self…
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Happy 4th!
Hi everybody! I just wanted to wish everybody a Happy , Healthy and safe holiday weekend. Stay cool! Enjoy! HUGS!! Cathy
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Going home to tell family
I am going home to tell my family. I have been going through this cancer stuff by myself so that I would not have to unnecessarily upset my Mom and Dad. Now that the cancer has reoccured in the liver I have no choice but to tell. Was so hoping to have good news to tell them. I just don't know how I will get through this…
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Kaufman's DME sulfate
supposed to kill all kinds of malignant cells and be nontoxic. Ukrain is very interesting that way, too! God Bless
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Anyone have normal bloodwork, but BC spread somewhere else?
I went in to my oncologist and showed him a lump forming on my chest. It is not in my breast. He said it is on the chest wall or rib. My bloodwork came back normal. Anyone else have something like this?
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tara im so sorry
dear tara things got a little crazy and sorry i was unable to get back with you. take care sorry again ill try to get on later kelly
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remove the other breast??
I recently was diagnosed with DCIS/LCIS. I had one breast remove and had implant put in. Now I was told I have abnormal cells in the good one. Should I remove it now or take the chance and wait? I could use some opinions.
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Pregnant with breast cancer
My 32 year old daughter was diagnosed with breast cancer in May and had a mastectomy on May 25. She is 16 weeks pregnant now. The first oncologist said she would have to have chemo. Then she went to Duke for a second opinion and was told the risk of chemo outweighed the benefit. Then, after the doctors at Duke did their…
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side effects of radiation
Thanks to those who responded to my initial message on hearing from those who had lumpectomy and radiation. I am still interested in the long term effects (3,5 years) of radiation on the heart and lungs.
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latissimus dorsi flap or tram flap?
Will be having bilateral mastectomy/breast reconstruction done together and wondering which procedure to do: tram flap or latissumus dorsi flap? Need all inputs, feelings, personal decisions you all made that led to your choice prior to surgery to help me make mine. Physical looks/Quality of life are some things I'm…
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HI GALS FROM KANSASCITY MO
HEY GALS WE ARE IN KANSAS NOW VISITING MY HUGBANDS FAMILY. I KNEW THIS TRIP WAS GOING TO BE HARD BUT I DID NOT KNOW HOW HARD THIS WAS GOING TO BE. TRYING TO COPE. HUSBAND IS REALLY BEING GREAT ABOUT WHOLE ORDEAL. THANKS FOR BEING SO SUPPORT ON MY PRESEND OFF. I LOVE ALL OF MY SISTERS IN THIS FIGHT. I AM NOT DOWN FOR THE…
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new at this
just recently diagnosed with breast cancer. On 6-14 had my right breast removed. Went through it really well. I will meet my oncologist on 7-11 to discuss chemo and radiation. I have heard such horror stories over the years about chemo, I am not looking forward to this. I just want to be able to function and go on with my…
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drainage container belt
Does anyone know about a belt that you can place your drainage containers in so that they are not flopping around. Someone told me about it but can't remember where/how she got it. It was a mother/daughter team that came up with the idea somewhere in California. thanks
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Wheee! Ball is rolling!
Dear sisters, Today, after over a week of multiple daily "battles" with our insurance co., pointing out that the more time I spend on wasted calls to "approved" surgeons who are no longer there, who have lost privileges, who don't do breast work any longer, etc., etc. and after explaining that time is truly of the essence…
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Plastic Surgeon recommending Becker Implants
Hey ladies, returned from plastic surgeon visit talked about immediate reconstruction following bilateral mastectomy. Surgeon is suggesting Becker Implants (silicon) which would be implanted immediately. One surgery instead of two (expander and inserting implants). Does anyone have these Becker Implants in place? Any…
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Femara
Hi I'm now on Femara. Does anyone know anything about it. I was wonding about the bones and heart. If this drug is hard on them Thanks Judy
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DCIS, Invasive DCIS and LCIS
Well I posted a couple of weeks ago being newly diagnosed with DCIS. I have spoken with the doctor team at the breast cancer center. I have multifocal, multiple cancers in each beast. Bilateral mastectomy is treatment with immediate reconstruction (implants). How long of a recuperation period with double mastectomy? Does…
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fibroids and cramps 6 months after chemo
wow i get through breast cancer chemo and radiation three mopnths of leg pains at nite thensix weeks of bouts of extreme fatigue now the pain at nite is gone but now three days later im having bleding for three weeks at a time!!!!after several appts at the gyno. they says biopsy of uterouse is ok as far as cancer after two…