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Lucy I'm Home.....lol
Dear Sisters, I am finally home and I am thanking those of you for reading my posts and praying for me. I am on a lot of meds. so this will be a brief post. I am truelly Blessed by OUR LORD JESUS and so are the rest of you!!!!! I just pray that people don't have to go through tragedy to reach out to Him.. Thankyou Everyone…
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Gene Expression profiling
I have a friend who told me about this. Your cells taken at biopsy or surgery (lumpectomy, etc.) can be checked for good signature or poor signature. Results of test will indicate whether or not you should take tamoxiphen. I had two lumpectomies last year and radiation and opted not to take tamoxiphen because I was Stage…
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Ruling Out Uterine problems
Hi Everyone, I haven't been up in awhile, but I know where to come for answer and/or reassurance. I just had my six month check up with the oncologist. (Stats: 45 years old, double masectomy, completed chemo/radiation in July 2002,now on tamoxifen). I haven't had a period since December 2001 and had a, I guess, period two…
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To mariateresa From Fawn
Hi, I'm sorry I havn't gotten back to you sooner. My email is doing something strange. I can't send any mail. I don't know what's wrong with my computer. Sometimes I can't read my mail either. This is getting very frustrating! I am back at work and all of my patients are sick. I ended up sick on Sunday night. I think with…
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New Dr
Dear Ladies, Since I can't do chemo and radiation is no longer a option, this new Dr wants me to take mega doses of Vitamen C, K-3, Calcium and steroids plus a whole calcade of other nutrients and drugs that have proven to be effective on others in my situation. I have been told about this method before by a person who…
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Cough with Chemo
I have Breast Cancer and have had 2 chemo treatments. I have developed a cough that will not go away. The doctor says my lungs are clear but the cough is annoying and gets worse as the day goes on. I use tylenol with codine to sleep. Does anyone else have this problem from chemo treatments. Any suggestions??
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Saline implants and itching
I just finished my final reconstructive implant surgery in December. Since I had the tissue expander put in, I've been feeling some itching/tingling sensations at the edges of the implant. It's hard to scratch since I don't have much sensation in my chest anymore. What a strange feeling. I was wondering if anyone had a…
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Gemcitabine (Gemzar)
Dear Friends: I have not been on this site for awhile because it seems harder to follow with this new format! Really, it is because I do not take the extra time to really follow what is happening to everyone. I do hope all my old friends, as well as, the people who are new to this site are doing good and having a peaceful…
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looking for other survivors of stage-5 cancer
Hello- I hope my question is appropriate in this forum. My mother was diagnosed with stage 5 cancer in 1989 (breast cancer that had metastisized to her bones). She has fought off 2 reoccurrences in the past 13 years. Last year, a more aggressive form of the cancer reappeared. I am trying to help her find someone who has…
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'Show Me' from Dr. Susan Love's site
Some brave women agreed to be photographed. I found this helpful when I was initially diagnosed and maybe others here will too. http://www.susanlovemd.com/showme_frames.html
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2nd. Chemo
I go for my second round of chemo this thursday, except for losing my hair I've felt pretty good. Will it always be this easy or does it get worse as time goes on? I've been doing alot of reading and trying my best to eat the right combinations of foods for the natural intake of vitamins. I don't know if it'll help as far…
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Some Good News!
Dear Friends, Although the tumer is very, very large it has not invaded any vital organs. I am still not allowed to eat and I wanted to share this with you before asking for pain medication. Is'nt that Great?!!! Now I am waiting for another Dr who is supposed to be very good to discuss options as far as shrinling it so it…
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Friendships Lost???
Have any of you lost friends due to having cancer??? It seems like some of my friends are scared to come around now. I've tried to tell them that if they hug me their breast won't fall off. Can't get some of them to understand that I really need their support right now. My husband has been great, but it sure would be nice…
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Thank Jesus!!!
Dear Ladies, I am feeling very thankfull that I have Jesus here while going through all this stuff. I had some people from church come by and we prayed and I am still basking in the Glow of the Holy Spirit! Well I gotta go because the Pastor needs to leave and I am using his laptop... All Of You Be Blessed in Jesus Name…
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POP-UP ADVERTISEMENTS
**NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS: THIS IS *NOT* A PLACE FOR YOUR ADVERTISEMENTS. WE ARE SERIOUSLY TRYING TO HELP EACH OTHER SURVIVE **CANCER**! IT TAKES ENOUGH OF OUR ENERGY TO SIT AT THE COMPUTER AND RESEARCH THE INFORMATION WE NEED WITHOUT HAVING TO CONSTANTLY DELETE YOUR ADS. PLEASE RESPECT OUR SITUATIONS AND *STOP* WITH YOUR…
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new to web site
hi, I am sandytrif525. I was diagnosed June of 2001. I have finished all treatments. I had 4 rounds of A/C followed by 4 rounds of taxotire. Then right mastectomy with tramflap reconstruction. After that I had 5Fu for 6 months. Then I had radiation for 6 weeks. I am happy to be finished and would like to hear from anyone.…
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Hair today gone tomorrow??????
I was told when I started chemo that my hair would fall out in two weeks, well last friday I went to take a shower with hair and got out without. Does it always happen this fast???? Julie
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mastectomy advice
my mother is a survivor of breast cancer and underwent a mastectomy. i didn't know how to be supportive at the time but i'd like to change that. i'm writing an article about surviving breast cancer for women's magazines. it would give advice and support to women who have recently been diagnosed, but from a different angle…
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1)Medicare/Medigap supplement 2)Transition from Medicare to Group Insurance
Hi Everyone! I'm hoping those of you who are on Medicare or once were can help me. I have spoken with so many [Medicare, various State Ins. Depts. including VICAP (VA Ins. Counseling), Health Ins. Assoc. of America, ACS, Patient Advocate Foundation, CancerCare, etc. and still wasn't able to get the counseling I need. All…
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I'm Back.....
Hello ladies! Just got back to town from the ROLLING STONES TOUR concert tonight. It was awesome, they put on a great show, 2 hours long! Nice to 'escape' for a while, now back to reality! Whew, I tell ya, a lot has gone on apparently in the past 2 days! Cathy, prayers are with you in regards to getting off of pain meds! I…
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Attn: Inkblot
Hi! Just wanted to let you know that I did contact CTCA. Unfortunately, they do not offer any pain counseling by phone-said I would have to go there which isn't possible for me. Anyway, I appreciate the suggestion. Hope you're doing okay. -Geral
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Hello everyone
Just wanted to say hi. I have not been on here in months. I was just looking through the messages & did recognize some familiar names. I am doing well. I have finished my reconstruction & everything is going very well for me. I wish you all the best. I will try to do better about checking in here. Judyd
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I am aware 2 day
To All, I have been on a lethal dose of meds, and I am trying to get off of it....I absolutely refuse methidonne...... I have to be on something and I won't be taking that crap.... I am not a junkie! Yes I am in the hospital fighting for my life......AGAIN!!!!!! except the Lord is with me and does most the battles. The…
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chemo
i had my first treatment this past tuesday, felt great up to the next day almost 24 hours later. thay gave me medicine for the nausea did not work. thurseday and friday i woke up with terrible leg pain. is this normal after chemo?? i also had 2 shots to build up my white blood cells. i feal pretty good rite now but my legs…
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Emmi,Tara,Angel ,Kelli ?????
Hi ladies, I was just wondering how you all have been? I haven't heard from you guys in awhile and hope all is going great with you. I miss our chats,maybe some night we can meet in chat again..Just wanted to let you know I think of you guys often and you're in my prayers ...God Bless, Karin
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Hello all ! Just checking in....
Hello everyone, was wondering how everyone is doing? I haven't checked in lately and wanted to let you all know that you're all in my prayers ! This is a tough road but just hang in there to all the new comers...there is alot of great support from these ladies on here,they have helped me tremendously!!! Best of luck to all…
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Mastectomy in 2 weeks!! Help
I am going to have a double mastectomy in two weeks and I don't know what to expect. How long is the healing process? How long is the hospital stay? What does it look like in the end? I have so many questions! Is it very painful? Anyone with answers please write back.
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Gone too far!! I know!
One does'nt need a macktruck slammed upside their head to understand the real situtiation .....It does not matter at all! I am a woman of grace and in the Light of the Lord....as are you all.... Gods Grace Mercy Love & Mercy & Joy Love Cathy
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Don't Understand or What???
Dear Guys, You have me way off base!!!! i KNOW THE lORD IS WITH ME and has been sincee 89!!!! I give all my faith and glory to Our God!!!!!!! I only stated that all I am, I give to HIM COMPLETELY!!!!! Forever and ever........... I must get a AMEN on this one!!!!!!!! You do know your true Sisters are in times like this....…
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Pray for me Please
Dear Ladies, I am now in Fairfax Hospital. It is a much larger and respected one than Fair Oaks even though they are connected......There are more experienced Doctore and should be able to give me some answers, and not allow me to leave with a heart infection like Fair Oaks did. Whatever, I believe the Lord will heal me as…