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Has anyone ever used the fentanal patch????
I know i spelled that wrong but you sisters no what i mean. I'm trying to find some relief from this damn bone pain and my oncologist gave me a rx for the patch. I hear its really powerful stuff and i wanna know before i have it filled if anyone eles has ever used it and what does it make you feel like. I need all the info…
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Intamcy problems after lumpdectomy
Ok I am having intamacy fears, I had a lumdectamy in October and have a nice 4 inch scar, and yes I know that my scar is just part of my badge of honor in survival. However I am very self consious about it. I just cant seem to bring myself to be intmate due to the scar, and the cancer. This problem has nothing to do with…
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Is there a way to delete a post?
I'm kinda new here, and admit I'm still learning how to navigate the site. A few minutes ago, and for the 2nd time, one of my posts appears 3 times! Sorry to all for this inconvenience. Am embarrassed! I don't think it's me - it's either my computer doing goofy things, or it's my sometimes goofy ISP. I've tried to find a…
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cancer survivor sleep problems
Hello everyone, well I think I have posted previously about my sleep problems that started after chemo. I have not had a good night's sleep in over 2 years. Before cancer I used to sleep like a log period. Well I have mentioned it a couple of times to my oncologist and today he said that it is a common problem with cancer…
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First post dx interview tomorrow!!!!!!!!
Hey friends, I have an interview tomorrow at 10 am, The first in 2 years, I am not going to mention BC at all and I am now ready to go to work, earn my keep and become part of society again!! I am pretty excited, I also picked up a client today (85 years old) who is lovely and just wants me to plant 8 taxus (Yew trees) in…
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Chemo patients, take heart
Just wanted to give an encouraging word to those of you who are currently doing chemo and wonder if you will ever feel good again. Well, you will! My last chemo treatment was Feb 10th and my last radiation was last Friday. This morning, I tore into my bathroom and cleaned it from top to bottom--vanity drawers and all. All…
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Chemo induced cataracts
I saw my Ophthalmologist yesterday because my vision changed during chemo. The good news is my vision is back to normal after treatment. The bad news is he found micro-cataracts that he felt were a result of chemo. It appears that light sensitivity and blurred vision are symptoms, but I'm not having any problems. Only time…
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Nail discoloration
I have read on other posts that nail discoloration(black/brown) is from Taxol but I'm not on Taxol yet. I have had 3 treatments of AC and one more to go next week and then I will be on Taxol w/Herceptin once a week for 12 weeks and then on Herceptin alone every three weeks for one year. I just want to know if others had…
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new member additonal info
It would probably be helpful to tell you all that I have been Dx w/ DCIS ... one positive site and one questionable one. K
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Hello, I'm a new member here.
Greetings ! I just figured out how to read and post messages ...yeah !!! My surgery is scheduled for this coming thursday - 4/16 ... I'm having left breast complete mastectomy + sentinal node biopsy. I feel some anxiety coming on about what to expect both immediately after surgery .. i.e the same day/night and any tips/…
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HELP ME
HELLO MY NAME IS ALLEY AND I HAVE A GIRLFRIED SHE IS 34 AS OF 4/13/09 IM HERE BECOUSE I LOST MY MOM TO BRAIN CANCER ON 9/2/08 IM STILL DEALING WITH THE PAIN OF HER LOSS. IVE BEEN WITH MY GIRLFRIEND FOR 11 MONTHS NOW I LOVE HER VERY MUCH AND CARE ALOT ABOUT HER.SHE TOLD ME THAT THE DOCTOR SAID THAT SHE HAS A LUMP INSIDE OF…
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HELP ME
HELLO MY NAME IS ALLEY AND I HAVE A GIRLFRIED SHE IS 34 AS OF 4/13/09 IM HERE BECOUSE I LOST MY MOM TO BRAIN CANCER ON 9/2/08 IM STILL DEALING WITH THE PAIN OF HER LOSS. IVE BEEN WITH MY GIRLFRIEND FOR 11 MONTHS NOW I LOVE HER VERY MUCH AND CARE ALOT ABOUT HER.SHE TOLD ME THAT THE DOCTOR SAID THAT SHE HAS A LUMP INSIDE OF…
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HELP ME
HELLO MY NAME IS ALLEY AND I HAVE A GIRLFRIED SHE IS 34 AS OF 4/13/09 IM HERE BECOUSE I LOST MY MOM TO BRAIN CANCER ON 9/2/08 IM STILL DEALING WITH THE PAIN OF HER LOSS. IVE BEEN WITH MY GIRLFRIEND FOR 11 MONTHS NOW I LOVE HER VERY MUCH AND CARE ALOT ABOUT HER.SHE TOLD ME THAT THE DOCTOR SAID THAT SHE HAS A LUMP INSIDE OF…
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I am new to this group...
Hello to one and all. I am Susan, born on Christmas Day (hence, "Christmas Girl"). Joined this group just a few days ago. I've done some reading, posted just a few messages. Kinda figured out that it might be nice, polite & courteous to introduce myself to everyone instead of continuing to reply & respond, here & there.…
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? Neulasta shot with Herceptin
Does anyone know if you still have to have the Neulasta shot when you are receiving Herceptin alone? I still have 3+months of chemo and will be getting the Neulasta shot for that but didn't know since Herceptin isn't a chemo drug if you still have to have the Neulasta shot. Thank you for any information. Hugs, Margo
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Long term effects of AI
I was switched from Arimidex to Aromasin because the Arimidex left me with severe joint pain and inflammed tendons resulting in trigger finger. Does anyone know if the ses of AI's ever go away once the drugs are discontinued? I'm going to write to Astra Zenaca and see what they have to say, but I thought maybe some of you…
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left breast radiation
diagnosed with left breast dcis high grade. i did have a lumpectomy but must decide soon if i want to go with radiation. my concern is radiation to my heart and lungs since it is left side. also has anyone gotten broken ribs after radiation
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Vitamins during Radiation Treatments?
From what I have read, it seems you are NOT suppose to take vitamins during radiation treatments. Has anyone else heard or read this? My radiation oncologist never said anything, but, I don't take any vitamins anyway. Maybe that is why he never said anything about it. hmmmm
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Thank you
Thank you to everyone for making me feel so welcome! I didn't want to leave you with the thought that I only wanted to talk with or hear from stageIV b/c sisters and brothers. We are all fighting the same battle and the stage does not make it any more or less a battle. I can feel the genuine warmth and caring that is here…
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Radiation Treatment
Does anyone know if all states provide the same type of radiation treatment for the breast? Are some places better than others or about the same nationwide? I appreciate any information you can provide. Thank you so much.
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Reconstruction Advice/Recent mastectomy
This will be my first time online in this forum-First and foremost I am incredibly moved and inspired by the posts I have read-I so need all of the support I can muster up the courage to seek-Always been a loner, I am finding my comfort zone thrives by the information shared by fellow survivors-I turned 50y/o 2/27/09 at…
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Oncotype Test and your opinion
Hey Girls, I am an oldie on the gynecologic cancer discussion board and and now a member of this board as well. Hooray???? I am Stage 1, Grade 1, ER/PR+, Her2-, Node- and will meet with the medical oncologist tomorrow. I chose to have a bilateral mastectomy 4 weeks ago,and my surgeon submitted my tumor for the Oncotype…
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Enough Sleep?
Hy so called "Better Half" is getting well cheesed off with me for constantly sleeping. I finished chemo and rads Aug 08, Now I can sleep for England!........anywhere between 15 to 20 hours straight through without ativan. I am bloody knackered all day and just need to sleep so much.......he is being his usual caring…
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Vitamin D Levels, Test
Hi, have any of you been tested for your Vitamin D level? I have asked for the test a couple of times, but it is never ordered. Just wondering if this is something I might want/need to pursue. Thanks in advance for any info or advice.
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Stage IIa...Triple negative...Taxol?
I just wanted to know the different treatment plans that were given to ladies with a Stage IIa, triple negative diagnosis. (My lymp nodes were not cancerous) My treatment plan is 4 treatments of Adramycin/Cytoxan every 2 weeks, then 4 treatments of Taxol every two weeks. Is this the norm? (My first oncolgist recommended…
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Cancer sniffing Dogs
This may sound kinda strange to some of you, but have you read or heard about dogs that can detect cancer? It took a long time for this to dawn on me ..but I watched a christian movie at the Nursing Home about dogs going to heaven. The pet dog of the Nursing home just passed away, and all of our residents (and me) were…
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Another loss.
Over the weekend I lost another friend from my high school class to the "beast". That makes 2 in the last 4 months. All I can do is cry cause it hit so close to home with me. All I can think is "what if"............Sisters give me some strength! JoMama
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Anyone else have itchy, red bumps during Radiation?
I am a little red, not bad burnt yet from Radiation treatments. Today will be #20 with 17 more to go, the last being 12 boosters. But now, I have these red itchy bumps that drive me nuts. The radiation oncologist gave me hydrocortisone to use for that, but, it isn't taking away all of the itching. Anyone else have any…
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New to board
Hi everyone, My name is Donna and I have stage IV b/c with mets. in my vertebra and lung. I was diagnosed in Sept. 2005. Right now I'm on Tamoxefin and am doing fair. I have a question. Do you get many stage IV people posting on this board? I'm having trouble finding us. That doesn't mean I don't want to hear from anyone…
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liver mets
last monday i was diagnosed with liver mets starting chemo tomorrow. have three scares 1 my hair willgo.. scarf or wigs? we swim here soon we start and i am a swimmer!!! and have lovely long curly hair 2 we have to tell mum this week 3. will ibe able to work i love my work and it gives me great satisfaction!!! now we see…