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Follow up care
I have an oncologist and a radiation oncologist. The last time I saw my oncologist I asked him about a scan after treatment and his response was that I would have to discuss that with my radiation oncologist. The last time I saw my radiation oncolost (which was the last day of my radiation) I asked her about a scan and her…
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DIEP/SIEA FLAP RECONSTRUCTION
There are new technical advances in the fight against cancer. One of those is the DIEP RECONSTRUCTION that is an advancement of the Free Flap. I live in Puerto Rico but here it is not perform and doctors do no tell there patients about this wonderful alternative. As is in someway understandable. I receive this surgery 4…
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Gemzar vs Zeloda
My sister has breast cancer gone to bone (pelvic and vertebrae). She can barely walk. Her last chemo a couple of weeks ago finished with Xeloda or Zeloda. She was nauseous throughout and had other complications. Her new onc. wants to start her on Gemzar, a drip once a week. Her redblood was deficient so they gave blood…
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Happy Birthday... Billswife
Kathy, Just wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday... Hope that you and your husband will find a great way to celebrate. By the way, their is a place called the "Newberry Oprea House" that brings in shows. It is only about 30 minutes from where you live. You can find it on the web. My mom works there as a volunteer seating…
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Susabella
HI there, I just wanted to let you know you are in my prayers and thoughts today. And, tomorrow I will pray for you at church. Then the M-day, that you will do very well with, because having a good attitude alone can save us all. And, you do have it!! I don't want you to worry, we all love you…
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Tara
Hi Tara, I just wanted to congratulate you on your upcoming Anniversary.Your Anniversary for surviving,living a truer more fulfilling life.Realizing and understanding the past and helping others on their journey, making it a little bit easier or bearable.Your contributions to this site have been tremendous and deeply…
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Off to California for my reconstruction
This discussion group has been a wonderful source of inspiration and direction for me. You women have really helped me get out of my slump. I finally came to terms with the fact that I have a great life. I have accepted this and look forward to handling this next hurdle with strength, grace and integrity. What I have…
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Got to Wonder...
It has been 9 years 7 months since I finally got the diagnosis of cancer that I had been dreading. After not being heard and taken seriously my cancer was left to spread. You would think after all the years of battling cancer that Doctor's would start to listen and learn more. My best friend lost a mother to breast and…
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Out of the hospital & in my new home!
Well ladies-- I made it! We survived the month of recuperation at my sister's without anyone killing anybody and arrived at our new home in Chapin, SC Tuesday night-1 month after I left the hospital after my mastectomy. I'm surrounded by boxes, have no idea where about 70 % of our stuff really is but I do know that this…
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#2 chemo tomorrow
Time flies when you're having fun...It's already time for #2 chemo treatment tomorrow. I really dread it. I hope to avoid all of the nausea and vomiting this time. I am going to ask for stronger or different meds. Please keep me in your thoughts. Hugs to everyone!!