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New to Breast Cancer
Hello all, My name is Lisa. My mom is recently diagnosed with breast cancer. I’ve read many of your posts and I envy your strength and positive outlook. I hope I can learn the same for my mom’s sake. She’s been diagnosed with stage 2 invasive lobular carcinoma (that’s as of now, this may change as we’re waiting on PET/CT…
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Question about Chemo
Does the side affects of Chemo, get better with each round or worse. I think I have read two different things regarding this. What about when they change the chemo drug to another one later on here. Do you like start all over again.
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2 years post diagnosis and 23 year marriage is over
So, I haven't heard anybody talking about the effects of early menopause and the effects on your marriage. I was 2 years out from diagnosis, actually exactly to the day 2 years from the call from my doctor with my biopsy results. Came home from work to find my 23 year marriage was over, husband had moved out and taken…
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Medical Alert Bracelets...
FYI for everyone that is looking for a stylish Medical Alert Bracelet (for lymphedema, etc.)I found the website. They have some really, really nice ones!! Here it is.....www.laurenshope.com These braclets have ID tags that clasp onto any braclet you want. What a cool concept. Only problem (I'm forewarning you!) is that it…
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TALEENA = VACATION??????
Taleena, I thought I remembered your saying that you were going on vacation this week. So, if you are gone, I am wishing you a wonderful, peaceful, relaxing vacation. You deserve it! And, it DOES HELP to get away. So, just lay back and enjoy the state of WA, your friends and family! I have a girlfriend in Bellevue, WA now…
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Starting Chemo Monday
This is my first post in close to a month. I am new. I haven't been online since surgery, a little more than three weeks ago. I am recovering from a bilat mast. and found out monday I start chemo this comming monday. Did the heart scan yesterday, friday the chest port goes in and the no boobs, and no hair? am I going for a…
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BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 TEST
It seems that most oncologist's recommend and urge for a bc patient that is positive for the BRCA 1 & 2 to have a double mastectomy. It wasn't really explained to me as I was negative for it. But, my onocologist said that if I had been positive, that a double mastectomy would have been the treatment. Why is that? Thanks!
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clinical trial
I was asked to be in a clinical trial with A/C and Taxol plus Avastin which has lots of side effects. Don't know what to do. MY onc says she would do it (has seen to many recurrances). Please help! How do I decide? By the way my scans were all clear! Thank God!
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Reconstruction Surgery Today!
Ode to Breast Reconstruction It’s surgery day at last; Last night I had to fast Today I sit and wait While pondering the “girls” fate; Will they be twins once more? Just much smaller than before, Goodbye my lopsided friend Hope you’ll be much perkier in the end. Here’s to bras where both sides fit the same And no more neck…
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Two nuns and a blind man
Two nuns are ordered to paint a room in the convent, and the last instruction of the Mother Superior is that they must not get even a drop of paint on their habits. After conferring about this for a while, the two nuns decide to lock the door of the room, strip off their habits, and paint in the nude. In the middle of the…
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Help!Toe Nail question
Ok so I know chemo can affect your nails, but can it make you lose them? My two big toe nails have been sore and the left one has actually been getting loose and icky. I soak it in hydrogen pyroxide and there isn't any infection but I may lose the nail. Has anybody else had this kind of problem with your nails? What can…
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New Pictures on my expressions page
I think I did this right. I thought you all might want to take a look at the things that keep me going. My kids and grand kids. (Big Smiles) Aurora
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Permanent Hair Loss from Radiation Treatment
I thought I would just start a new thread for you Pammy. That way your question will be seen and answered by more. My hair loss is permanent, from what I understand, under my arm from the radiation. The rad treatments were given to my underarm to kill any stray cancer cells that might still be there. My nodes were clean. I…
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MUSCLES SPASMS
Okay all my fine friends, do any of you suffer from muscle spasms in the chest area on the sides you had your surgeries. I have had them ever since the lumpectomy, so far the mastectomy side is less fierce. Today I did a bit of grocery shopping and managed to manhandled a few "way to heavy for me" items. Since then I have…
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Hope someone can answer
I am fairly new to the bc life, just diagnosed in april at 36. I had a double mastectomy four weeks ago and am going to find out my treatments next week. I replied to someone about feeling tired and fatigued all the time and that is totally me now even tho i havent had any treatments yet? My question is i guess i dont…
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braving it bald
I read on some posts recently questions about going out without hats during chemo and the reaction of others. It sort of inspired me to go out without any headcovering. My hair is probably a little longer than 1/4 inch right now. I went to 2 public places Sunday and did ok, no staring. I am just wondering if people think I…
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Tamoxifen and hot flashes
I just finished 7 weeks of radiation for DCIS and was put on Tamoxifen, which is giving me horrific hot flashes. I can't take my favorite Premarin any longer and miss it so much. I'm tempted to give up the Tamoxifen and just take my chances my cancer won't return. Any advice??
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How was first day back at work, Jackie?
Hi, sister of Montana, was thinking of you today on your first day back on the job and wishing you good luck. When you feel like it, let us know. You are probably very tired. Your patients and co-workers, especially your patients, must be so happy to have you back. Love, Moopy
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WHAT TO DO........
Hi everyone, just look at my profile for details of my situation. I am new to this site, and have been checking it out all day....... My tumor is 3cm lt side,IDC Her2 neg, est/prog/ positive, and I am debating between lump/mast. I am at a grade 3 histology, and 20% nuc/proliferation rate. I saw my selected surgeon…
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KIDNEYS-- If it aint one thing its another
2 weeks ago I had to visit my PCP (primary care physician ) for my semi annual check up or tune up or what ever he does. He ordered a CBC and a fasting CMP blood work------- same stuff that my ONC orders all of the time. (except for the fasting part) so between these 2 Drs I'm getting stuck twice for the same blood work.…
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Conference Call Questions - Do you have some ready?
Well, the day is creeping up on us, so, have you thought of any questions you might want to ask Greta at CSN? I have only thought of one, and, I thought I saw someone else post that they might ask it. So, I will let them, as, it might cause a controversy. lol ( yes, i can be a chicken ) Not for sure if I will make the one…
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Went for help and advice today........
They were great, they have all this stuff to offer to support you, a wonderful apartment..(view next monday) and life is looking up at last. Oh My......Such Turmoil, I'll be OK.. Hugs Jxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Electric razor VS disposable razor
OK everyone, here is my question. How many of you have switched to an electric ravor after lymph node removal and how many are still using a regular razor? And, do the electric ones get just as close? I didn't bother with my first time nodes were removed (Because I wasn't told), but now my inscision is bumpier this time…
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How Could I Possibly Have Forgotten???
I forgot to mention when I did the Relay on Saturday, I was wearing a T-Shirt that OhioGirl sent to me a few years ago. A friend of hers had made one for her, and true to her loving self, she wanted me to have one as well. On the back it says in big, flowing script "CSN", and on the front, all the way across the chest in…
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Babe...........
Babe, we haven't heard from you in awhile. How are you doing??? CR
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New England Humor
A curious fellow died one day and found himself waiting in the long line of judgment. As he stood there he noticed that some souls were allowed to march right through the pearly gates into Heaven. Others though, were led over to Satan who threw them into the burning pit. But every so often, instead of hurling a poor soul…
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They are thinking of building a theme park....
LOL! Last night my beau and I went to a friend's house for a visit on our bikes. Now, to set the stage, my bike was Hans' mother's bike, and the light was just as old... We all had a glass of wine, and sat by the fire outside in the garden. Well, it got to be 11pm, and just had gotten dark. So, we set off for home, me in…
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Heavenly Hats
I have posted this before, however there are many newbies so I want to post it again. Please go to www.heavenlyhats.com all you need to do is fill out a very brief form and in just a few days a "hat package" will be on its way to you at no cost to you. Here is an paragraph from that site: "The Heavenly Hats Foundation(TM…
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back to work
Hi all. Just wanted to share what happened at work today. I went back to work today for the first time since last Monday.(Last Monday I went in and wound up sick the rest of the week with a sore throat) When I arrived a couple of the girls came over and asked if they could talk to me outside. I thought it was kind of weird…
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Fatigue and life
I didn't know why..but i finally read the pint-out radiation sent home with me.. and i know it's true. It stated that although you are so tired it may not get better for a while. It said while you are going through treatment for cancer you do not react like the normal person to treatments.. even though you sleep you do not…