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need help finding info
Ok sisters, my friends well meaning as they are now have me worried. So I need to find more info on tomoxifen. For different friends have come to me saying that it does not make sense to take tomoxifen to try and pervent reccurance if it is going to raise the cance of uterine cancer by 5 times. I know I should have been…
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New member
I am a new member of this site and newly diagnosed with breast cancer. I have my lumpectomy and sentinal LN mapping surgery scheduled for one week from today. I know that my surgery is minor compared to many; however, I would like to reach out and ask what I could expect the day of and days after surgery. I have heard it…
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News from the onc-it never ends
Well, my friends--it seems that I should repeat my mantra of "Life's isn't fair, but life is good" daily. I went to the onc today. It's interesting what goes into your chart, but no one seems to think it's important enough to tell you about it! I had another blood draw today, the 3rd one in less than 1 and 1/2 months,…
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I don't know what to do!!!!!!!!!
I am a 7 yaer survivor, my daughter told me she had a lump on her breast, she is 26years old. I felt the lump it is soft and large. She does not have insurance, my insurance stops at the age of 25. She works part time and goes to school. I am going crazy I don't want her to go through the same thing I went through. I have…
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Really down today
I know I should feel optimistic today cuz I finished with the dreaded ac treatments friday and its on to taxol/herceptin. I know its supposed to be easier...but I am so tired and so down today. My stomach is still touchy...I cant find anything I want to drink...I look at my mangled chest and wonder if I will ever look…
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Breast Implants Saline or Silacone
Hi! Well I am getting ready to have these tissue expanders removed next month and was just curious to what everyone thought about the options for implants. I was leaning towards silacone but my doc. gave me the impression that he was leaning more towards saline. Anyone have any input? I have to decide by Sept. Thanks so…
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What is everyone's schedule this week??
I thought this would be a good place to post what's on schedule for everyones appointments, surgey, ETC... That way we can all keep better track and be thinking, praying, sending postive thoughts your way.... HUGZ... Calleen
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Finally back on Chatroom!
I recently posted that I could not get on chatroom even after spending $150 to get the darn computer overhauled and updated on everything. I played around with every program I could think of and who knows how any other program I have will work from now on, but today I took it back to the shop. It worked perfectly there on…
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Still tired...is this normal?
I finished chemo May 29th...am on tamox, and am going through the change from wellbutrin to effexor. The med change is causing some nausea, but i'm sure that will work itself out. My question is...i have some really good days where my energy level is wonderful, and it feels so good! but then....i have days that i just need…
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Greatest Losers...another week gone!
Wow, another week gone already! Only two weeks left after today! Sigh, these salads I have been suffering through better have paid off this past week!! My son and I have decided to start a walking routine Wednesday. That should give me a boost towards my final goal! As soon as I get all the results in, I will post.…
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Cat stll in ICU Day3
Hi everyone Day three doctor said she can have soft foods jello, broth, juices, tea Probley get to go home Wednesday or Thursday everything looks good healing fine took some phots each day .Nurse came in today and said no cell phone or cameras allowed in icu waited till she left took photos anyway (my bad)dont like to be…
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Chat
Hello, everyone -- I'm in chat, if anyone is in a chatting mood this Sunday afternoon. Traci
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Questions for Oncologist
Hey everyone, I have a question. Monday I have my first check-up with my Medical Oncologist. I want to ask her about the CYP2D6 Genotype test before I start my Tamoxifen. Last time she told me it was not avalible to the public yet, but I think she misunderstood me since alot of you have had this done. Do you know of a…
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Tough day for Linda T
I had my last a/c treatment on Friday so today is my down day...yuck...But its 11:15 am here and I had a bowl of cereal, 24 ounces of liquid, a piece of toast, 2 poptarts, and some watermelon so I guess I am surviving it. I take comfort from knowing that all of you who have gone on to taxol/herceptin think its easier than…
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Blood Build Up 3 months after Mastectomy
I had a Mastectomy on May 7 of this year. I finished my radiation on July 30. This past week on August 13 I notice my incision looked swollen. The next morning it was very swollen and very tight. Now it has been 3 months since the surgery. I called my Oncology Surgeon and had to go in that day. They drew 8 large tubes of…
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We're BACK Home!
Well, the vacation is over, but we both came back refreshed and ready to start fresh in battling both bc and tardive dyskinesia. We went to Ruidoso, NM, in the mountains, and temps there were in the high 40's at night and mid 70's during the day....and no humidity. What a relief from this East Texas heat at above 100 for…
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New person
Hi everyone. I'm new here (I've posted my bc summary on the "Where were you when...." post). I'm 41, married with two teenagers (one son, one daughter) and three cats. I live in southern Wisconsin. My double mastectomy is scheduled for 8/26 and I am looking forward to getting it over with so I can find out if I'll have to…
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New Breast Cancer victim .. Mother of 2 - Corona, California
I am confused, and overwhelmed with my news. My left breast lumpectomy resulted with -- 'extensive high grade intraductal carcinoma in sintu solid tumor, and comedo type DCIS with Her2 - showing positive. Looking for advise .. Chemo, and breast reconstruction .. I am seeking out a surgeon at St. Joseph's hospital in…
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Day 19 of Pammy's Rads
Very simple again....first day of the second half. I am over the hump and on the down slide. And guess what? Hubby took me to dinner again to celebrate!! But I do have to note...my nipple feels like someone stuck a clothespin on it (ouch!). And I found that about 1/2 hour after I apply the aquaphor, I start itching.…
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Day 18 of Pammy's Rads
Very simple.....Half way done!! Woohoo! Hubby took me to dinner to celebrate! ♥ Pammy
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2.30 A.M...... What a bugger of a week!
I left the supposed 'Love of my life..........NOT' on Monday, My beloved dog Riva was destroyed on wednesday.........(still crying), I just got back from Toronto airport, seeing my only son back off to England...........STILL borrowing friends internet, hopefully, I'll be back on here in the next couple of days, miss you…
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Cancer, layoffs, and other stuff
First, let me say that although this sounds bad, it's not really. Well, you know that I had breast cancer, lumpectomies, rads, and now Arimidex. Well, in June I was laid off from my job, but it was okay cause I could use the time to recoup from everything and hubby has a good job and he carries our health insurance. Well,…
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On the mend!!
Hi everyone!! Thanks to all of you for your support through my "icky" phase. Eil, you are so sweet! I feel really good now, back to work and having fun with my residents! Funny how, not one of my so called co-workers even asked how I was. I am so caring and on top of things with them when they need it! They were more…
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What Inspires you????
Ever since I found out I had Cancer I knew I had to do more with my life... I felt like God was trying to get my attention and was putting me on my back so I would look up at him!!! I've always been a very optimistic person and always did things my way... Well Cancer sure stopped me in my tracks and has made me stop and…
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a big thank you
First of all i want to say what wonderful people you are. Thank you all for all the kind words and being there. I feel like such a baby that i actually complained about not being "popular". How stupid is that for real? I have always loved this board and have been here alot. Im so sorry to everyone that i said that. That…
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Tips and tricks for chemo. - would appreciate
Hello everyone, I have been reading the boards for a few months now and periodically I have noticed tips and tricks to relieve or alleviate pain from chemo. and Neulasta shots. I remember a mention of Clariton and Tylenol but don't remember for what. I am starting chemo. this Wednesday the 19th and am terrified I am going…
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☺☻ WHAT NED MEANS ☻☺
I have noticed that some of the newbies don't seem to know what NED means. I didn't until someone told me. So, just so you know, NED is a good thing! NED means No Evidence of Disease! We usually post it after a check up of some kind or a test to let everyone know that they didn't find anything. ( no more cancer or…
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cat still in icu
Hi everyone cat is still in ICU sitting up and doing fine thank you for all your thoughtfull comments i feal like i know you all since she reads me all the post's while i sit next to her on the couch at home she will probably be in a differnt room by sunday dont know if i will leave her the laptop unless she opens up a can…
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Put my port in my thigh...
Anyone else have theirs there? My surgeon said that it usually takes 1/2 and hour to put a port in and my surgery took 2 1/2 hours. He couldn't find a vein that was big enough to use. He said my veins are extra tiny. I have 2 cuts in my upper body and 2 in my thigh. So, what do I do? Wear shorts to my chemo treatments so…
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I feel very old today...but I'm not really old
Today I awoke feeling old, used up, worn out. Maybe it's all catching up to me, and I need to not think about it so much? How do you not think about the THING that has consumed your mind? Everything seems to revolve around IT, instead of anything else. Even when I'm doing other things, I think about IT. I don't like that…