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Breast Cancer

Archives for June 2009

Moisturizers
In the big scheme of things ... this is fairly minor ... but it's driving me nuts. I just completed 12 weeks of taxol/herceptin ... however ... I was very stubborn the past couple of weeks and did NOT listen to my body when it was trying to tell me to s-l-o-w down. I just kept going. I don't know if it was a cold or…
How do I show a picture
Took a couple of photos, put them as a link on desktop... now I'm technologically challenged. Any help welcome. Thanks Jxxxxx
Skin feels like it is crawling
Sometimes my skin feels like it is crawling and I wondered if it could be a side effect from Arimidex which I started in March. It happens intermittently on different parts of my body even though I use daily moisturizers and seems to occur when I get warm/hot. I'll mention it to my Oncologist later this month, but wondered…
Awaiting doctors call
I called both my hematologist and my GYN. One of these doctors should be able the results of my biopsies I hope. I also asked both of their nurses to ask the doc about ordering a breast MRI for me. I really want the extra piece of mind means I have had this 2 years in a row now. My mammo states I have incredibly dense…
Daily Groan.....
A man arrives at the dentist in a right lather, he is dressed for the golf course and in an obvious hurry, he asks the dentist to pull a tooth, no time for anesthetics or any of that hogwash, speed is of the essence and tee-time is in 20 minutes. The dentist thinks this man must be very brave (or stupid) not to have pain…
New to the boards, DX at 40 years old in December 2008, chemo DONE, ready to get strong and healthy
I have been reading a lot of your inspiring stories throughout my journey since December. Thank you all for sharing! I was diagnosed right before Christmas in 2008 - triple negative, 3 nodes positive. Bilateral mastectomy with tissue expanders. I will have implant surgery in the fall after I enjoy my summer! I have been…
10 year old Hannah - update
I heard Friday that they are going to have a "Hat Party" for Hannah on Monday. Everyone shows up with a hat to give her. She is starting chemo and they want to do this before she starts losing her hair. They did say she had some breast tissue, yes at 10 years old, and it had been removed. She seems to be in pretty good…
Cancer Vaccine
I was crusing in Yahoo and found this article, here is the link. http://health.yahoo.com/news/ap/us_med_cancer_vaccines.html It gives real hope I believe. tj
Christmas Girl
Hi Susan, I don't live far from you. If you don't mind my asking. Were did you get you treatment? I made the decision to go to Loyola, but it sounds like you got some good medical advice. Kathy
Pain Management
Hi Everyone, I know I havent been on for awhile sorry. Been trying to work as many hours as possible at work. Getting ready for Relay in June and started a support group in our town. Thanks for all the ideas for groups name. Everyone relly liked Bossom Buddies. Went to the Dr. the other day for chemo and she wants me to…

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