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New photos of Brooke and Charlie
Posted 2 new photos of the grandkids on my expression page. They are my inspiration to keep on keeping on. They make my heart sooo happy!
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After Mastectomy Surgery?
I keep hearing that women need to sleep in a recliner after the mastectomy. Is that true? I don't own a recliner & cannot afford one. Has anyone been OK sleeping flat? Or are there wedge pillows I can use, or other options? I'm having a right side only mastectomy hopefully next week. I still don't have a date set yet but I…
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thank you all
I would like to say thank you all so very much for your nice words and prayers, just wanted to let you all know that my mom past last night she went on her own we didn't have to take her off life support.thank you...
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Oh My Gosh!
I've been away for SO long! So much has happened here, so many new names. I'm half way through radiation now, chemo is way behind me. Hopfuly I'll have the energy to visit an post a bit more now! Take care TY
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my surgery update...
Hello everyone, My surgery went more smoothly than I could have imagined. Everyone was so kind and compassionate. I had the lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy done. There were 3 nodes removed. I was fortunate to not need any drains..I know that was a blessing. Now, I wait for the pathology reports to see what is next. I…
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off-topic: power outage in Palo Alto
We had a power outage today in Palo Alto, CA. Started at 7:55 when a plane smacked the top of a electricty tower and plundered into a couple of houses. Unfortunately all 3 people in the plane died but the people in the houses were alright. My daughter goes to school with a girl who lives in the house next to the one that…
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NEWBIE mom 44 scared of making chemo appts HELP
HELLO... new to the site. my surgery was in Jan. need to start lyphedema therapy. need to start chemo at the same time as my daughter's 4th birthday. ugh! i am freaking out about losing my hair. i am also afraid what my daughter will do. wondering if i should hide all of her scissors. My mom has bet this beast and had…
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First Chemo tomorrow
I have heard from those I know, to go into chemo with an open "childlike" attitude. Any advice.
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location
Last week I saw a post that inquired where everyone was located. Was that post flagged? Sue
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age when diagnosed?
i was 41 when i was diagnosed with breast cancer i am now 42. how old was everone when you were diagnosed and how many years has it been. i was diagnosed april 2009 teresa
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WIG'N OUT!!
Before chemo treatments started (1-12-10), I had very thick, long wavy hair. I had read on here and a few other places that recommended that you cut your hair short before you start chemo. It would just be easier on your emotions. So I took the advice and the week before Thanksgiving I had my hair cut off above my…
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Tips for finding a good Oncologist
Hi there. I am actually writing on my mothers behalf. She has just been diagnosed with breast cancer with lymph node involvement. We have been referred to Loma Linda University. It's rather hard to get an appt. Is there a website to look for other physicians? Is there anyone in the Riverside, Ca area that you could…
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Too Pooped to Pop-and Flying next Thursday
Finished my first taxotere a week ago this past Tuesday. My chemo brain had my days confused. Completed A/C and one taxol. My body is not rebounding like it did in the beginning. I know chemo effects are cumulative and I didnt get out of bed till this past Monday. I went from constipation to the Big "D" this time. Doing a…
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Osteoporosis diagnosis
I had a bone density test last Thursday and just received the call from my onco's office telling me I have osteoporosis and I needed to get an apppointment with my PCP to discuss treatment. I wasn't actually talking with the onco but one of the office staff and asked the question "what about continuing the Arimidex"? I…
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Update Half way point through Chemo
I had my third out of 6 chemo treatments yesterday! Half way there !!!!!!!!!!. I have an appointment with my surgeon to discuss re-excision due to clear but close margins. I went to a second opinion clinic and they agreed that wider margins are better. My oncologist and I discussed it yesterday and he agreed that it made…
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What is your dosage for restoril/temazepam? AND Femara questions
The insomnia I have due to taking Femara is AWFUL! Even Ambien doesn't help! I got a prescription for restoril, but it is the lowest dosage---7.5mg. Given how almost impossible it is to fall asleep with ambien, I am wondering if restoril will be a good alternative. Has anyone else had success with 7.5 mg? (I know I can ask…
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First A/C chemo this afternoon
HOpe I have done my research and am ready for this!
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babble
Do you mind if I babble? I am extremely tired - have 5 more rads with 5 more boosters to go. No one to really talk to. I have red sore skin with focal peeling (I have been putting on the cream)I have been working full time throughout chemo and rads but took this week off as vacation to be with my daughter. My stomach is…
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news report re. ASA(aspirin) benefits in possible preventing recurrance in bc... article from asc PL
A new study finds that women who take aspirin regularly after breast cancer treatment may have a lower risk of breast cancer death and recurrence. Experts caution more research is needed. ACS News Center Medical Updates News You Can Use Stories of Hope ACS Archives ACS News Center Staff I Want to Help You can help in the…
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Treatment Center
Hi! Has anyone heard of the cryosurgery treatment for cancer that they are doing at FUDA Cancer hospital in Guangzhou, China? A friend's mother-in-law is receiving treatment there and they said I should consider it.
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You should get one...
a France Deluxe wrap around that is. Look it up, they offer it free for cancer patients. I was REALLY touched, not only is it absolutely beautiful but they included a hand written card with personal signatures and warm wishes. It made me cry Someone once said: I came to rely on the kindness of strangers.(streetcar named…
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Vitamin D Deficiency??
As part of my annual review last November I came up as severely deficient in Vitamin D on my blood test. The normal range is around 50 and mine was 16. My doctor put me on intensive supplement treatment to span 3 months. A month later is when I got the call back from my mammo. Of course I started searching on Vitamin D and…
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about to undergo chemo want to know what to expect
about to undergo chemo want to know what to expect
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Last chemo tomorrow!
I'm so happy to be finished with this! I have been very lucky with minimal side effects, and am SOOOO looking forward to checking this off my list as DONE. Just rads and 5 years of hormone therapy to go. I have been getting increasingly tired, so I am a little worried about how tired I'm going to feel by the end of the…
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ASPIRIN in the news today!
Just watching the news (I think NBC) and they told about a study involving 4,000 nurses who had been diagnosed with Breast cancer and the ones who had been taking aspirin on a regular basis had a 50% higher rate of survival. NICE! I see my onc tomorrow, so I plan on asking her about it.
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Nine months... and what do you get worth celebrating???
Well, it has been 9 months since my dx... and what a wild ride I got the frustrating pleasure of being part of... (a little sarcasim here).. But finally... I get to dance the night away with NED... he was a bit illusive at first, hiding behind the corner... but finally he emerged... My first mammo since finishing…
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2 Year Cancerversary
February 2010 is my 2 year Cancerversary Though it still seems like yesterday When in one brief passing moment My life as then I knew it, just seemed to fade away How can just one small 6 letter word Cause a heart to skip a beat and take one’s breath away? The beginning of a freefall into a pit of darkness A time when…
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Pedicure/Manicure
My daughter is getting married in a week and a half and wants the 2 moms and bridal party to all get pedicures/manicures the day before the wedding. I've just finished my 4th chemo (taxotere and cytoxan) a week ago and know that the taxotere can be hard on nail beds. I'm wondering if I should take the chance and get a…
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need help with surgery options please help me!!
Hello there! I am new to the network. I was diagnosed with stage 3C her 2 positive breast cancer in October. Since then I have gone through 4 rounds of AC Chemo. What Joy!! Now I am going through my second round, being taxoyl and herceptin for 12 weeks. I only have 4 more weeks to go. I had to change my surgeon because of…
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what to do to help incision heal
I had a bilateral mastectomy with expanders placed at the same time in December. The incision area was not healing well so the first part of Feb. the plastic surgeon had to cut out the dead skin and stitch everything back together. I am still have problems healing. I am trying to eat as much protein as I can. I am also…