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Chemo women look beautiful!
I have noticed everytime i go to the cancer center, the women just look beautiful and full of life and energy! I hope and pray to be just like them while i continue my treatments!
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6 months of chemo please help!
Hi! i am going thru 12 weeks of Taxol once a week treatments. 12 weeks of cytotan, 5-fu, adriamycin mixed every 3 weeks. I have had 1 treatment so far i feel a little tired, bloated some D but not too bad! Does it stay around the same or does it get worse please help me i am nervous. I noticed that most of the women get…
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Trying to Be Patient
I have been trying to be patient and tell myself that I can always wait for bad news but I think I am just about at the end. This journey has been going on since November. Seems like whatever you can think of has gotten in the way of getting a mammogram, biopsy, and results. I had three appointments that always got…
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L-O-V-E at Fox Chase Cancer Center
See attached link from Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pt4T8IoCH4&tr=y&auid=5906935 This is great for Valentine's Day!
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Just checking in. Question about Carboplatin & taxotere
Well, I have had 2 Chemo treatments and Hercpetin weekly. Next week I am going for my third treatment. I will be half way done. YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So far I have had only one real down day which was the 3rd day after chemo. The next two days I progressively got better and was able to return to work Monday. I am…
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Stopping herceptin early
Has anyone else had to stop herceptin earlier than the 1 year that is recommended? If you had to stop did you have to stop for good or did you get more treatments later on?
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Possibility of new hope
I am a Stage 4 colon cancer survivor, but have information relating to breast cancer vaccinations which are currently being used in a clinical trial. Something worth looking into! http://quantumimmunologics.com/ All my best to all of you! ~Stacy
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Stinging Pain
Im currently taking chemo, right now Im taking a weekly dose of Taxol. Has anyone experienced a stabbing pain at site of lump in breast and Im also having some stinging pains in my underarm area.Ive asked my onc and she says its the cancer cells dying. Deb
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Radiation Rash & Acquaphor
Hi, So far I've had 15 radiation treatments to my breast and still have 9 to go. Initially all wasok with my skin but now a slightly burning rash is starting up. Can someone please tell me how to apply Acquaphor. I hear that it's a very good product for this sort of skin problem. The oncologist prescribed two creams: one…
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Today is Rainbow4's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR RAINBOW HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! HAPPY 69TH BIRTHDAY-HOPE YOUR SPECIAL DAY IS FILLED WITH LOVE, LAUGHTER, A GOOD DINNER, & LOTS OF GREAT PRESENTS! ♥ Cathy
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DCIS and herceptin
Has anyone on this site participated in the research study of dcis dx and taking herceptin? My dr asked me if I wanted to participate in the study and I don't know if I do or not since I won't know if I am given a placebo or herceptin until after the study is completed.It is a 50/50 chance of being chosen to take it and…
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is this normal??
Brand new here. Diagnosis last Friday after waiting three weeks for surgical consult and biopsy appointment. Now waiting for MRI and PET scan (told that can take up to a week). Then told surgery will be scheduled two weeks after that. Meanwhile, I feel like I'm gonna die as a result of all this waiting. Not that I'm pining…
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A great way to keep a diary
Hi, with all the new people on here, I thought I throw this out there in case someone is interested. This tool really helped me, the writing down of feelings and fears is a great way to realize what's going on, and also I used this to update everyone in my life. You have your own site. So if you are interested check out…
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Just wanted to share...
Just wanted to share with you guys-my husband and I help out with the youth group at our church and one day one of our Senior highers asked me if I could buy pink armbands for his indoor soccer team so his team could all wear them to support me(knowing that I am a bc survivor)!How wonderful that someone his age cares…
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triple negative
Thursday morning on NBC Today Show there is a segment on about triple neg. breast cancer for those who suffer from this or are interested.They have some one one that is a stage 3 I believe and followed her life with this for a few days This type of cancer will be highlighted specifically for a change. Just wanted to let…
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Taxotere tomorrow--Need your prayers
As many of you know, I had a terrible reaction to taxol on Jan 19. My onc sent me home to rest my body and plans to use taxotere at my next infusion which is tomorrow, Tuesday Feb 9. On the positive side, I've regained some energy and have felt more like myself since the taxol on Jan 19 had to be stopped 7 minutes into the…
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electric razor?
Any suggestions for a new electric razor? I can't even lift my arm high enough yet to shave at all, but WHEN I can, it was suggested to use an electric razor. Target didn't have any women's electric razors. So any suggestions?
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My Fear
The last time I was at the oncologist I had finished chemo and was getting my followup 10 day blood test and the results of my PET scan, PFT and Echo cardiogram (1/14/10). I had these tests as I was having pain in my right chest again and my left side under my arm. The PET scan showed two new hot spots, one on my third…
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Today is Taleena's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR TALEENA HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! HOPE YOU HAVE A DAY FILLED WITH SPECIAL BLESSINGS! ♥ Cathy
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I Hope
I hope that everyone has a good week. I hope that all the tests, scans, treatments, surgeries, and appointments go well and move you one step closer to the big dance with NED. Take care, P
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Who can help?
My friend is breast cancer survavior. She got surgery 2003 and she was going on regular check-ups until she didn't come to the US four years ago. Here, she can't afford health insurance and she couldn't go to regular annual gynecologist exam since then. Does anybody know how she can get on check-up without fee or at least…
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breast reconstruction
I had a reoccurence of breast cancer in Oct. of 2008, had a right partial radical mastectomy on Jan, 26, 2009. I am scheduled to have the skin expander inserted on Feb 11, 2010. I am becoming very anxious about the procedure, and am having second thoughts about reconstruction after it was fully explanied to be by the…
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OVER sensitivity
Why is it so painful to wear clothes? I know that sounds silly, but I had double mastectomy with immediate reconstruction just over a month ago. Got through all of that just fine. It's all kind of a blur. I've been expanded twice, but now it seems that feelings are coming back (tingling, etc.) and just the slightest touch…
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Chemo effects on knee replacemnts
Have any of you had to take chemo, after having knee replacements.? If so, did you have any problems with your knees hurting? That was one of the first questions I asked me my Oncologist while considering taking chemo , following my BC lumpectomy. He assured me that it would not have any effect on my artificial…
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Breast Cancer and Diabetes
I was wondering if anyone has had to balance diabetes with their cancer. Mom is gearing up for chemo and takes a daily dose of Metformin to keep blood sugars in check. She has to eat regularly and has been keeping her numbers right where they need to be. But the effects of chemo, I've heard, include not being able to keep…
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Bone strength
Hi just wanted to share that my Oncologist told me that Oscal-D is great for calcium for bone strength. It's also great for me that it comes in a tasty chewable... rene9
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Little Man
Ok I've been on here for a little while, but I'm computer dumb. I don't have a little man with the plus sign by my name. Also how do you find threads and what is a thread? Thank you.
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Wearing a bra while getting radiation
I'm gonna be starting radiation soon and have read so many posts about not being able to wear a bra. I haven't started reconstruction and won't until after rads, but I'm worried about not being able to wear a bra. I haven't gotten a prosthesis and at this point, I probably won't. I wear a form in my bra, but am worried…
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LOCKS OF LOVE
Please check out the photo I posted in the Expressions Gallery of my niece who recently cut 20 inches of her hair off and donated it to Locks Of Love to be made into a wig for a child in need. She has selflessly done this four times. I am truly in awe of her. RE
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Can the Bad People PM Us?
I have something up my sleeve and I want to know if the bad people can send private messges to us? Janelle