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Anyone heard from Kari's daughter
I'm just checking in to see if anyone know's how Kari's surgery went. Hugs, Tina
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How to not double post, triple post and so on.
You are double posting and triple posting because you are clicking on post comment more than once. The site does have trouble, and at times, is really, really slow, but, when you click on post comment more than once, it will post your reply as many times as you click on it. I know I get tired of waiting for the site to…
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Treatment of Stage I cancer
Hi, this is my first time on the site and am interested in knowing if anyone else has had the same experience as me and what decision was ultimately made. I had 2 stage I tumors removed from my right breast in January, had no node involvement and additionally had a negative PET scan. MY ER and PR are postitive and her 2…
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radiation VS. cruise
Hi all, We have planned a cruise in April - been planning since July. Back then, all doctors were sure we'd be through by then. Well, it's now Feb. and I haven't even started Radiation. I had to cancel my CT scan yesterday because I can't get my arm above my head!!! I had mastectomy 3 weeks ago (tomorrow). I am working…
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Growth Factor Shots
May have to take growth factor shots due to blood counts. Have heard terrible stories about these? Anyone else have anything they can share about these?
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Newbie question: decision about mastectomy
Hello, I just registered here - just came back from Dr's office after discussing MRI test. besides the lump found earlier, MRI is showing some small suspicious nodes further away from the previously found lump. Dr. suggested (as an option) MRI guided biopsy before taking the decision of mastectomy.. should I go for this…
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Have been kind of away for a while...
I know I have kind of been away for a while,I guess getting on with life and knowing that you are great at taking care of each other here.Yet I still come back because of the friendships and the common bond that I really can't get anywhere else except for the few bc friends I have locally.Getting on today let me see that I…
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Starting A/C next week
Any advice?
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Hives!?!?!?!?
I had thought I was having a reaction to hand lotion-my skin is very fair ans sensitive. This happened on a Friday. Of course, it started to worsen and spread shortly after 5PM. That's usually when things get worse. I ended up visiting the ER Saturday AM where they gave me Bennedryl via my port as well as the first dosage…
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I have been reading through the posts for days..
..and am impressed with the wonderful advice and information and in awe of the strength that I see in each of you. I'm new to the boards so hello to all. My official diagnosis came on Oct 15th. After 3 surgeries, my body is healed enough to begin the next phase of treatments. In a little over 5 hours, I will have the first…
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Allergic to lidocaine
I have a friend who has had a core biopsy in the past without lidocaine as she is allergic. She said they injected saline and did the biopsy. She is facing another one and i wondered if anyone else has experienced this and has another alternative. I thought about emla but now I think it has lidocaine in it. Any ideas????
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Today is Sharice42's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR SHARICE HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! WISHING YOU A DAY FILLED WITH ALL THE THINGS YOU LOVE & WISH FOR! ♥ Cathy
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Will I ever feel normal again?
My annual routine appointments turned into my worst nightmare. My biopsy was on Dec. 3. My surgery Jan. 6. My breast and armpit are so numb. Now dealing with my next step the ovarian scare. ugh. that doc feels it might not be cancer, but will not confirm. will need chemo 6 months then 8 wks radiation. i feel so alone. I…
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Family Advice UGHHHHHHHHHHHHH
I need some advice my husband and I have not spoken to his brother and sister in 9 months the reason for this is when I got bc diagnosis he of coarse told his family and since he told them only his mother and step father (who was batteling lung cancer) have called checked on us etc. his brother and sister on the other hand…
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Hair Loss
I just finished my second round of chemo and my hair is falling out like crazy. My scalp is also very tender. Is this normal? Will it ease up if I shave my whole head, or does that make any difference? Also, have any of you had any burning/pressure in your upper chest after chemo (possibly related to the port catheter)?
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Rads question
Anyone ever experience constipation while undergoing radiation therapy? I'm only on day 8 of therapy. ..
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The Little People Icons
I finally just now saw the little people icons by everyone's name and am wondering about them. What are they? I don't have one... :-( Judy :-)
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There is a dip
I have a small dip (you can feel it) in my chest above the implant. Is this normal? Should I panic? I have an appt with the plastic surgeon next month.
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Do you have plans for VALENTINES DAY? If so, can you share them?
What's everyone doing for Valentines Day? Love is in the air! ♠♣ Susie ♠♣
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SOCKED WITH SNOW......IN PHILADELPHIA
Right now there is a blizzard going on, so much snow. A complete white-out. We already had 2 feet of snow from Saturday. Power is going out all over, a mess. I know there are a few sisters in my area, how are you coping. I am watching a lot of TV, kind of ironic, but i am watching the snow storm on TV also, go figure.…
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Should I worry?--from dmc_emmy's daughter
Hello friends from DMC's daughter. My mom was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma breast cancer stage 2b in 2005; I am now 22, and it was not until recently that I began to wonder about my personal risk for breast cancer, considering my mom's history. This concern has arisen due to my current involvement with a school…
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I Found Out
I got the news this morning with a phone call from the doctors office...infiltrating stage 2 breast cancer. I was a little overwhelmed that it was stage 2...can anyone tell me what infiltrating stage 2 means? For some reason it doesn't sound good. Pat
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Feeling Helpless
I have recently had a Mastectomy w/ reconstruction, I was lucky in that I did not require Radiation or Chemo. My sister had a lumpectomy last week and now has to have 3 treatments of Radiation and 3 treatments of Chemo. This news just breaks my heart. What do I need to know and how can I help her get through this? The Doc…
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Tomorrow is the BIG DAY :(
Ok I gotta tell you, I'm really freaking out here...tomorrow I will no longer have my nice symmetrical 38 C breasts....YIKES!!! I really thought I was prepared for this and I am now realizing that every time I even think of it my chest tightens up and the tears start to fall...how the heck do you get past this????? God…
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Reply to Ranee123 on Breast Cancer and Diabetes
Breast Cancer and Diabetes Hi Donna, I was just diagnosed with Grade I Stage II breast cancer and have been insulin dependent for about a year. I was diagnosed one month ago and am in the process of getting all my tests, referrals, clearances etc and am nervous!!! How do you keep sugar levels low when stress is high? I'm…
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Fortune cookie for today
Ideas are like children; there are none so wonderful as your own.
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almost done
wow, it was just like yesterday.When i first come on here, i think it was back in august. Was so scared .Got thru chemo , there was three things that got me thru that. Faith in god , you all , and thinking the chemo was knights flowing in my veins to kill the dragon ( cancer ).Was to be done with radation friday , but they…
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Skin Cancer ?
I feel like this is probably a dumb ?, but have to ask. I'm not real familiar with Tumor Markers just yet, but can skin cancer cause an elevation in levels? Cathy
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Help! I'm burning badly from
I have been using exclair cream prior and during treatment also aquaphor. I have seven boost left, yet the boost is directed right at an area where it is burn bad. I've even had skin coming off. Now they're having me put a dry dressing on the area. Has anyone had their radiation stopped do to burns?
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Acupuncture is working!!!!!!
Hi ladies, remember when i said i was going to try acupuncture for the bone pain i'd been having due to mets to the bone, well it's working. The process is slow but i am noticing an improvement in my pain level. The dr had told me that it wouldnt work over night and i wasnt expecting it to but it is working. Anyway, some…