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Fatigue Moopy
Hey sista's! i love you all and have been thinking especially right now of my dea r(and your) friend Moopy. I have been especially tired , and i know she is following just a few steps behind. I got a printout from my radiologist-oncologist- about fatigue.. when you go through the treatments that we have ...the fatique it…
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Question about reconstruction on radiated breast
Hi there! I am a 15 year breast cancer survivor. I have just found out that I now have cancer in my left breast (it was the right breast before). I have a bazillion questions but the one on my mind today is am I no longer a candidate for implants since I had radiation 15 years ago?
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I DID IT !!!!!!!
HI GUYS AFTER A DOUBLE MASTECTOMY,6 ROUNDS OF CHEMO,AND 34 RADS I HAVE FINISHED MY TREATMENT.TODAY WAS MY LAST TREATMENT. I HAVE NOTHING TO SHED BUT TEARS OF JOY.
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Clinical Study
I had my second chemo today. I also had signed up for the clinical study of taking an osteoporosis drug for three years. There are three drugs and they randomly select one of the three for each person. Two are in pill form and one is an IV. The IV would be once a month for six months and then one every three months. I was…
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lympedema with lumpectomy?
I have a quick question regarding lympedema. I am almost one year out of treatment, and for the past month I have started having problems with my arm on the b/c side. I had a lympectomy, and seven lymph nodes removed, all negative. My tumor was 2.1cm. Is it possible to develop lympedema so long after surgery and treatment?…
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PET scans
I was recntly diagnosed with breastcancer in my right breast,and am now waiting for more tests due to something in my left breast, and swollen lymphnode left side. Will have MRI and mammogram again this week. Since leaving the doctor's office I heard that a PET scan detects cancer, and am wondering why they are not used…
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Deodorants
Does anyone know if I would have to use a certain deodorant after having my mastectomy and lymph node removal? I've read there the ones to use are the one's that do not contain aluminum. Has anyone else ever heard of this? I'd appreciate any input you have. Love, Maryann
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MOOPY, How Are You Doing Now?
Hey Moopy! We haven't had an update from you lately. So, post and let us know how you are doing when you have some time. We read where you had some company, so, we know you have been busy. But, we miss you and want to know how your rads are going. Hopefully everything is good! Love, Jeanne
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An Engineer, Doctor, And Pastor Golfing
An Engineer, Doctor, And Pastor Golfing A pastor, a doctor and an engineer were waiting one morning for a particularly slow group of golfers. Engineer: What's with these guys? We must have been waiting for 15 minutes! Doctor: I don't know, but I've never seen such ineptitude! Pastor: Hey, here comes the greens keeper.…
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chat
sitting in chat all by myself
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chemo brain??
Anyone experience the chemo brain or chemo fog I have read about? I was diagnosed with IDC in May. I am about to have my third round of chemo. I am a police dispatcher and I just seem so disorganized and forgetful. If anyone has had problems with cognitive function during chemo....is there anything that helps?? I need the…
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Aortus?
You posted a site on here about cancer staging and grades and I can't find it now. Could you please post it again? Thanks!
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GREAT PARTY!!!!!!!! Woohooooooooooooo
Tonight my neighbours called and invited me and Jamie to a BBQ and drinks session. I told them that 'HE' had gone...They told me they loved me and I was coming whether I liked it or not... So Jamie and I went..I don't think I ever laughed so much in my life, Had a great night out and Jamie loved them! Here's raising a…
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Finally Checking in after Surgury
Just wanted so say thank you for all your words of support, I had my surguey on Wednesday and every thing went well, My Surgeon told me she would have the pathology report on Monday and that she would see me on the following Wednesday, but left with me by saying my lymph node was clean..........oh and only one drain tube!!…
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Lexapro for femara depression
I have had pretty severe depression which I believe is at least partially caused by the Femara I am taking. I have now made a decision to take anti-depressants, which is a big step for me because I have read a lot about the association between hair thinning (another gift I already have from the Femara) and…
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Sunday Funny
The Lone Ranger and Tonto go to the saloon one night, but the bar-keeper remembered Tonto from last time when he overindulged in some fire-water and danced on the piano. So he tells Tonto, he's barred, The Lone Ranger tells him to wait outside, Tonto agrees, "I'll just jog up and down the street to keep warm".......So off…
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Call out to Butterfly12
Hey Sherry hope your starting to feel better. I am doing better today than the last few days. I guess we will be doing this at the same time. Now if I could just sleep.
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Where is our Sweet Lili?????
I notice so many shout outs to our Family in here when they have been missing from the boards...I know I have had computer troubles, and travels, and hives :( just a host of other things keeping me from the boards as often as I like. But, since coming back, I have noticed Lili, AKA mmontero is not around. Where is she?…
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Interesting cancer study... looking for feed back.
One Third Of Breast Cancer Patients Are Over-Diagnosed? Is it better to possibley err on the side of caution and treat all patients diagnosed with a tumor? http://www.healthtruthrevealed.com/articles/09570119107/article
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After mastectomy tips and tricks
Hi, Newly diagnosed and will talk with doctor tomorrow about mastectomy. Is there a thread about what to expect and any tips or tricks to help someone get thru this? Thanks Deb
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OncotypeDX Test - Does everyone trust it 100%?
I have read on here where some women have had large tumors, a history of lumps, and grade 3 bc, and, still aren't taking chemo. I am just curious if everyone here feels that if the Oncotype test gives you a low grade that you just trust it 100% and chance not taking chemo, or, if you would still take chemo just to be sure,…
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Today is the BIG day!!!!
Sheeza Little Baby Doll (aka) Dolly comes home today! Picking her up this afternoon, so if I am MIA, it will be because: a) I am playing with Dolly b) I am keeping Dolly out of mischief c) I am cleaning up Dolly "puddles"! CR
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I was thinking of all of you at the Relay last night.....
As some of you may recall, I am on mega- drowsy and jittery making meds for this stupid hives situation~ and I still have 2 days of meds to go! That rather curtailed my Relay For Life activities! I am usually the one staying the entire 24 hours, being delirious and sore by the next morning~ but of course, so happy I made…
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Any ideas...so much pain
My drs both know that I am in pain from the lymphodema. One says we'll get you an appointment as soon as possible with the lymphodema specialist, the other didn't say much of anything after I told him I was trying to get in to see the specialist. I am wearing the compression garment, except for last night because I was…
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I need a smart person.......
Ok, all along, I've thought that I was a stage IIB. After reviewing my path report, which is now almost a year old, I think I am really a IIIA. Can someone PLEASE translate? pT2 pN2 pMX tumor size 4 x 3 x 2.5 cm. 6 of 17 lymph nodes. Thanks! CR
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FeistyTexasGal aka Karen
Karen, We haven't heard from you in awhile. How are things going? Margo
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today's joke
Q: What do Viagra And Disney Land have in common? A: They both cause you to stand around for an hour waiting for a two minute ride!
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OK LAST ONES FOR AWHILE I PROMISE!
My daughter took a few photo's of her little one's that were so good I just had to share them. Okay, now I promise not to bombard you with any for while!~LOL~ If you'd like to see them they are on the expressions page. Hugs, RE
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Hi Everyone
Hi Everyone, I just got back from 4 weeks of vacation in Chapel Hill, NC. I'm trying to recuperate from these high temps. It has been above 100 for the last 10 days I think the news said. I've really missed the board and can't wait to get caught up. I look forward to meeting all of the new people as well. I hope everything…
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"Her friends are on there!"
Just thought i would let you know how important you have become to me. As some of you know my computer at home has been acting up. My hubbie finally got the tech to come over..we got it sorta worked out but will be up-grading. The Tech said maybe it would be a week or so and my husband stared at him in disbelief and said…