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Medical Alert Bracelets
I'm responding to the post that Pammy put on here awhile back regarding the Medical Alert Bracelets. I purchased mine at QVC. It is the one from laurenshope.com, but got it on sale for $37.50. Now just have to remember to wear it. It is very elegant and beautiful, and doesn't look or feel cheap. Am very pleased with it.…
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Taste?
Ok. So when do I get rid of the rotton taste?.. I've been a year out of treatments (except tamoxifen) I asked Dr Charisma-Bypass about this and he said "oh well. I never heard of tamox having that side effect".. So is it still late effects of chemo? When will it go away. OK it's livable with, but not very pleasant. ALSO!…
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Anyone Else Having Trouble On The Site?
Please don't let it just be me! lol I have been having trouble on this site lately and I am hoping it isn't just me or my computer. Here is what has been happening: 1. Sometimes it is soooooooooo slow that it seems to take forever to post 2. My postings show up 2 times lol ( and, once is enough ) 3. Sometimes, I have to…
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Biggest loser contestants...
chenheart,cats_toy,eil4186,marcia527,fauxma,greeneyedgirl,rjjj,phoenixrising,elm3544,lolad,4slurpee,akiss4me(that's me!!)..... The contest has officially begun today!! So, therefore, we must all hop on our little scales (and they are little next to our BIG bodies!!) and weigh ourselves. Shhhh.....no telling though (unless…
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Just diagnosed last month :(
Hi everyone; I was just diagnosed last month with Breast Cancer. I have to say that it really overwhelmed me. My radiologist saw a suspicious area on my regular mammogram and thought it was worth looking at. Well, after a steriotactic core biopsy and an excisional biopsy, I have extensive DCIS and stage 1 invasive ductal…
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Pammy ... chapter 7 ????
Pammy ... I've been checking the board ... holding my breath ... just waiting for chapter 7. Where is it? The anticipation is really getting to me .... hugs. teena
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Hair loss is getting me down
Hi all. I had my second ac treatment. 2 more to go and I got thru it ok. Then I start taxol and herceptin. But my paper thin hair which was crappy to begin with is really falling out now. I see my niece at 3pm and she will shave it for me. But you know even with double mastectomy chemo and everything when you have your…
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Monday Joke
A man calls home to his wife and says, 'Honey, I have been asked to fly to Canada with my boss and several of his friends for fishing.We'll be gone for a long weekend. This is a good opportunity for me to get that promotion I've been wanting so could you please pack enough clothes for a 3 day weekend. And also would you…
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Second Chemo Treatment Today
Hi everyone! I am on Taxetere and Cytoxin. Four treatments three weeks apart. Today at 11 is my second treatment. No sleep all night, probably a combo of the steroid and anxiety. I did make some nice necklace sets anyway! After reading all the posts regarding this treatment, I decided to shave my head on day 12, thinking…
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Tumor Off Radar - Interpret, Please!
Hi All, I introduced myself last evening and SO appreciate all of the warm welcomes! So, I find myself here today with a question that has been burning for a couple of weeks. I was diagnosed at the end of March with BC (estrogen+, HER+, node+). Stage IIB-IIIC (haven't had surgery yet). There were actually 2 tumors, one…
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SUGAR
Not sure if this has been dicussed before as I'm recently new to the board, But has anyone heard of not eating sweets during cancer treatments as cancer cells feed off sugar? Diane
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Beauty & the Beast
When Bob found out he was going to inherit a fortune when his sickly father died, he decided he needed a woman to enjoy it with. So one evening he went to a singles bar where he spotted the most beautiful woman he had ever seen. Her natural beauty took his breath away. "I may look like just an ordinary man," he said as he…
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Lili
Where have you been? I miss hearing from you!!
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Taking bets
My husband has his own way of dealing with my double mastecomy on thursday we has been taking bets on what my boobs weight has even got my primary docotor on board, I'm very endowed, I can't I get my new ones and don't have to special order bras online. HERE I COME VICTORIA SECRETS DEB
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New Here...With Questions!
Hi There! I'd like to introduce myself. I'm 39 yrs and was diagnosed w/BC at the end of March. Estrogen+, HER+, Node+. Began treatment with chemo in mid-April, as the tumors are close to the wall & they wanted to try to shrink it back for better margins. It's funny that I've just found my way here now. I guess because I…
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second cancer diagnosis
I was diagnosed with NHL (Non Hodgkins lymphoma) in 1995, had 8 rounds of CHOP (chemo) followed by 6 weeks of radiation to my chest. The tumor was 10cm in my chest and I was pregnant and it was all rather serious and scary. I had Emily half way through the chemotherapy and she is 13 years old and beautiful. I have another…
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soreness in breast
Hello,i have had a lumpsectomy done and the biopsy showed that it is Cancer.I HAVE SURGERY IN TWO DAYS.I had no soreness till after surgery.AND IT SEAMS MORE SORE NOW THEN RIGHT AFTER SURGERY.Is this normal or should i call my dr. tomorrow before surgery?aND THE dr. is removing more where the Cancer was.DOES ANYONE KNOW…
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Forced menpause is turning me into a B****
Ok so I am taking Tomox and my poor body is being forced in to menopause, and it is all I can do to keep myself from biting everyones head off that dares to speak to me. This is becoming a major issue. I want everyone to move out of the house, and its there house not mine. I hate feeling this way, it seems that I am always…
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Second treatment of ac and its just so hard to be tough thru all this
I had my second treatment of ac on Friday and today is just a battle to eat and drink. I just have no appetite but at least I didnt snow myself on compazine this time. Its just such an emotional battle and a physical one and its just so hard to stay positive. Thanks or being there Linda T
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surgery two days away,please tell me I will be ok.
HI,I HAVE TWO DAYS TILL SURGERY.TWO DAYS TO HAVE MY BREAST TO LOOK NORMAL.THEY HAVE REMOVED THE LUMP AND BIOPSY SAYS ITS Cancer.NOW THEY ARE GOING TO GO IN AND TAKE MORE OF THE BREAST WHERE THE CANCER WAS.hopefuly not the lymp nods.PLEASE TELL ME i WILL BE OK.right now i am so scared and fear the unknown.I HAVE BEEN…
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OK What now?
He... Has the keys to his dad's beachside apartment. We cannot speak Without screaming at each other. He can't stay away (he's bored). I can't stand him here, but I am so afraid of hurting his feelings and telling him to bughger off and leave me alone. What is the answer?...........Any suggestions greatly…
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GRRRRRR updating my pic
Ok folks I keep trying to update my photo to show off my hair and it just wont let me. I deleted the photo I have, and as you can see it just wont go away. I uploaded my new pic and it wont show up. I am beging to think it is a plot to frustrate my already streched nerves. hahahaha Any advice? I am listening so go ahead…
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Internal Bleeding
I had a bilateral mastectomy last week (7 July) with lymph nodes removed from the left side. I had the drains in for only one week. The right side was draining well, with less than 50ml the day they took it out. Problem was/is the left side. The drain still had more than 200ml in. They still took out both drains. I have…
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Anyone with Ports inserted for Chemo
Hi all. My sister is having a port inserted into her chest on Wednesday for 4 sessions of TC beginning July 29th. What do you guys think? Did you like having it, uncomfortable, life saver, etc? Necessary even if only 4 sessions? Any advice? I'll be happy for tips on making things more comfortable during these next 3…
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vision changes on tamoxifen
Has anybody had vision changes on tamoxifen? I'm having some, I think. I also think I'm overreacting to everything that I notice. I started tamoxifen 5/1, so almost three months. The changes are sort of like if you push in on your eyes, that's how I see sometimes. Doesn't seem to be all the time, or maybe I don't notice it…
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Been reading for months
I have been reading for months. Tonight is my first post. I was dx in Jan 2009, choose mastectomy for left breast with tissue expander. I have 12 weeks of Chemo just finished in June. I am waiting to finish reconstruction and we will reduce the other breast. I am starting to get unsure and excited about this and wondering…
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someone please please help
I am four weeks out from a double mastectomy. I went to the onc one time just so they can tell me they are going to do the oncotype dx test. I have not had any bloodwork, no scans or anything. Today i found a hard lump in my groin area that is bout the size of a dime, but feels like it is kind of deep. What do i do? Is…
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just been dignosed
I have just been told i have breast Cancer.I have surgery in a few days,then radiation.I am very scared but don,t feel like i have anyone to tell this to.
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P.O.D.S. One for you and your owners......
Hi All, Pets of Daft Sods, and the Daft Sods themselves. We took my beloved Riva to the Vet this morning. She is dragging one leg and kepf falling over, seemed to have no control of her back end. Anyway, figured it was Hip Displacia. Anyway after Xrays and a lot of bending and flexing the vet said it was NOT her hips, they…
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Glad to Have Found This Board
Hello to all of you very brave and optimistic members! I was diagnosed in March 09, have been reading the posts for a couple of weeks and decided to sign on. I have the most awesome support group with family and friends, but it is comforting to know there are others who really understand what I am experiencing. I look…