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1st Chemo tomorrow...don't think I can do it
I don't think I can do this. I have been crying for the past two days and I know I will go into the facility tomorrow crying. I don't know how or what to feel about having to receive chemo. I am terrified of not taking care of myself properly to maintain/control the side effects. I don't want to be sick. I don't want to…
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MD Anderson Cancer Center ORLANDO - DIEP Reconstruction
Is anyone familiar with the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Orlando? I am planning a visit to Dr. Lee and Dr. Klein there in regard to the DIEP Flap reconstruction surgery and bilateral mastectomy. I was diagnosed with ILC in February and need a bilateral mastectomy. My surgeon here says Dr. Lee is the best. So, I am going to…
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Any women over 60 out there?
Just wondering if there might be a little community of "older" women out there on this journey who might like to share their coping skills with a fellow "senior citizen" living alone. hugs to you all! Teena
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could it be?
Goodmorning sisters, Something seems to have changed..maybe its the weather or Jesus pulling me out of my depression. This time after treatment #4 only 5 days out, I started feeling better. I went to work..i knew i felt good, but everyone told me "Jackie you are getting better" you look good, we can tell you feel…
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"Friends List"
I must have missed something in the "registration instructions" ... but I see that most (if not ALL) of you have some little icony thing after your name and when I click on it ... it says "friends list" or something like that. I fell left out. :-) What is that ... and how do I get to be part of the "club"? thanks, teena
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More Cancer during chemo
Could ovarian cancer develop during chemo? Or could the mass next to her ovaries (which we dont know what it is yet) have been there bf we found the breast cancer? Right after chemo she started having like a period and my mother hasnt had one of those since 2002. So they took tissue from her uturs(SP?)and it looks clear…
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Just registered today!
Hi, I am Jomama and just signed up today. I went through Thyroid cancer in 1997 and then am now fighting breast cancer. Had a right breast masectomy in July 2008 and now am trying to cope with harmone therapy. I am not sure it's worth it. Can anyone give me some advise. I am tired of hurting all over.
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Herceptin...
Hello. I spoke to all of you a few months ago when my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. It has been a loooooooong road to here since November 07, of 2008. My post was what to say to my mom. She is taking only the Herceptin treatment. Her cancer doctor has been very rude and I am not sure what to do at this point. But,…
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Finally! Follow up appt with Surgeon Tomorrow
Been a month since surgery, Only thing I understand is it's NON INVASIVE DCIS/CLOSE Margins,high grade/multi focal spots.Surg can't be sure he got it all,will decide whether to go back in.Bringing my copy of report to have it explained in detail. Boyfriend coming to take notes. With all that I READ Online,Books/Articles…
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Radioactive pellets okay?
I had a lumpectomy last week for Stage 0 breast cancer and am healing slowly. Has anyone heard whether radioactive pellets are safe for DCIS? I haven't met with my medical oncologist yet and am gathering as much info as possible. Thank you.
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DCIS? check out Reader's Digest article April edition
Anyone with DCIS please read this article on page 88 Titled "WHAT'S WRONG WITH CANCER TESTS" It talks about a woman from Ca who was diagnosed with DCIS,her surgeon told her the DCIS might well stay in the milk duct b/c generally doesn't become invasive & they don't know what type it would be. It also stated many women get…
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Just needing some advice
I am afraid and really need someone to talk to.. I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2003 and nearly died from surgery and post operative issues... I am suppose to be cancer free however I had a mammogram done last week and there is a lump in my breast. Also being seen is microcalcifications. also found was a small cyst…
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2 losses in 1 week
Dear Friends; My Mom passed away the 10th after I had to watch her die from dehydration because she could no longer swallow from the alzheimers, and she didn't want tubes, etc.. I started losing my hair,(and my mind),the same day. I finally had a friend shave my head yesterday, just in time for my second cycle of chemo…
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Facebook
Does anyone belong to facebook? I am as addicted to that as I am this message board. I am on there as Nancy Patti if anyone wants join me.
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1st Chemo today!
Hello all, I start 1 st chemo today. Scared out my butt. This weekend I had all kinds of emotions going on.(Maybe from steroids) My husband tried to comfort me. Once you get through the surgerys, then feeling somewhat ok. Then its chemo making you feel bad again. I think once I get this 1st over. I think I will somewhat…
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Port in...chemo on Thursday
The closer it get the more scared I get. I KNOW I am going to go into my treatment crying, I have become such a cry baby!! Lately, I've been having more good days than bad (YEAH!!). I still feel like I am going to wake-up from this nightmare any day now. I know I will get through it but I'm still not ready for this fight.…
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Thank goodness for EMLA and xanax!
To all of you who suggested the EMLA cream ... I say thank you! I had my first chemo Friday and was very anxious. I'm a weenie about needles ... but several of you suggested EMLA cream and I called the oncologist right away and got a prescription. An hour before my appointment I took a xanax, and blobbed on the cream and…
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Barbaric breast cancer treatment
For those of us who think that current breast cancer treatment is terrible, just listen to the story my older sister told me about our grandmother. Somewhere around 1940, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. How they figured it out, I don't know. She had to go halfway across the state for treatment, which at that time was…
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Zometa and hair loss
All this time I have been thinking that my thinning hair after chemo was either my hair growing back slowly or thinning from the Femara. Now I look online and find out that Zometa (a promising new drug I am taking in a clinical trial: it's supposed to make the bone hostile to cancer and prevent recurrence) also can cause…
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Ovary Removal to force Menopause
Has anyone had ovaries removed to force menopause? My onco is suggesting this procedure so I can then go on Femara/Arimidex. Sandy
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Timeless observations from Will Rogers...
Cheers to all, I got this from a friend. Will Rogers, who died in a 1935 plane crash with Wylie Post, was probably the greatest political sage this country ever has known. 1. Never slap a man who's chewing tobacco. 2. Never kick a cow chip on a hot day. 3. There are two theories to arguing with a woman . . . neither works.…
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headache from wig??
I'm due for my 3rd of 8 treatments tuesday--happy st. patty's day--things are going ok--but, after wearing my wig for an hour or so, I start getting a real zapper of a headache. Has anyone experienced this? The wig seem to fit just fine.
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BOARDERS FOR BREAST CANCER
BOARDERS FOR BREAST CANCER Last month I went skiing and while there ran into some young ladies (not literally folks, give me some credit please) who are a part of a group called Boarders for Breast Cancer or B4BC. They were hosting a booth with breast forms that had lumps in them for women and men to feel so they would…
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radiation time
Hi to every body. Today I had my 3th radiation. But it takes only 3 minutes. I was wondering if it is usual? I have to add that my tumor was stage 1 invasive DCIS but the size of tumor was very smal about 0.17 so do you have any idea? i thought it will take about 15 to 20 minutes but I was surprize to see it only took 3…
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Bras and Radiation
I'm finding bras uncomfortable after surgery and during radiation it will probably get worse. I saw an after surgery tube top that velcros so you don't have to lift your arms. Has anyone tried these?
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Just need someone to talk to
I have made it through the mastectomy and five chemo treatments. I have one more Chemo to go then I start radiation. Being by myself all the time is hard. Some days just need encouragement. My husband died of cancer 7 yrs ago, had to find a job at age 50. To tired most of the time to do anything but work. Then cancer. It…
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Biopsy in New York?
I'm back with some updates on my diagnosis. I don't know if anyopne remembers me. But, I originally posted here after having a traumatic experience with a stereotactic core needle biopsy in February. Unfortunately, my younger sister now has to have the same procedure and is deathly afraid of it because of my experience. I…
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possible reacurrance .no insurance. no help crying
MORING LADIES. CAN ANYONE GIVE ME ADVICE. I HAD TO LEAVE IND WHERE I GOT MY MEDICAID AND TREATMENT CAME TO OHIO TUES. MON WENT TO INDY TO SEE THE DR. I'VE BEEN HAVING BACK PAIN BEHIND THE RIGHT LUNG FOR A FEW MONTHS TOLD THE DRS THEY DID CHEST XRAY SAID NO CANCER MY THROAT HAS BEEN SORE AND SCABBY AND COUPLE MONTHS TWO…
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Victim vs. Survivor
I don't consider myself a survivor. I am a Cancer Victim. A survivor implies that the ordeal is over and that after a period of time, one will resume ones life, more or less as it was. You might survive a tornado, an earthquake or a fire. A victim is someone who experiences a life event of which you are forever changed and…
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Nausea medication
I have two anti nausea meds and I find that the one that I take every 8 hours that about 6 hours after I take it I get a small wave of nausea and I am able to take my other med for break through nausea in between the 8 hour medication. It helps a great deal. Margo