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Question about neuropathy
I am hoping that someone can address this. I have been on Taxol for 12 weeks and have some tingling in my hands. I have been taking B6 per my nurse practioner's suggestion, and it has helped. However, over the past two weeks, the left side of my chin and bottom lip has been numb. It feels like novocaine after getting a…
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Call out to Darling! How are you??
So worried for you since your last post! Please let us know how you are...praying for you every day! God Bless... Julie
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SAD AND DISAPPOINTED ON MY CT SCAN
I just got back from my oncologist today to follow up on my CT scan. I had second round on Texatare and Xaloda but my scan showed that the cocktail didn't work. In fact, the other tumor gets bigger about an inch. I was givin another chemo today, I don't even know the name, I was so disappointed. Has anybody had this…
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Website
I understand that there is a website that we can develop to inform friends and loved ones of our progress...kind of like a blog. Can anyone tell if there is and how I might go about getting one or developing one? Thanks ever so much Pat
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DONE WITH RADS!! (25 times) Can't believe it!!!!!
Well, yes I finally made it! Rang that bell in the lobby so loud I think the whole Mayo Clinic heard it!! hahahaha... I am super sore tho! My Dr. said that it will be at it's worst 1-2 weeks from now, great! I am using the vinegar soak, the silvadene, and the xeroform, gauze and ace bandage..whew! It takes alot of my time,…
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Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!! Here's to the wearing of the green!
Monahan stumbled into a saloon, half crocked. "Say," he said to the bartender, "how tall is a penguin?" "About two and a half feet." "Thank God!" cried Monahan. "I thought I ran over a nun!" Shamrock Hugs, Chen♥
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Lack of Interest in Intimacy
I was diagnosed at 37 and have undergone full treatment and Phase II of reconstruction. After getting the "new girls" I thought intimacy would become more appealing. My husband and I have always had a great relationship and he was wonderful throughout the treatment process. He has been patient, loving and kind. The hints,…
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discoloration and hardness of breast
I just finished my last round of Chemo Mar.10th. Thank God!!!!! But I still feel concern when I look and touch my breast where the surgeon removed a small tumor. My breast is still very discolored (alot of redness) and very hard to touch. I've asked my Oncologist about it several times and my surgeon, and they both tell me…
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CHEMO BOSTON
Has anyone on these boards received treatment at Dana Farber in Boston? Can you share your experience? I am finally in touch with someone who went to the local hospital and will talk to her today, this is the final question before i decide between the two. went to the local hospital for my chemo teach last friday, really…
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Anyone on TCH and Avastin clinical trial phase III?
I am to start TCH treatment 3/29 and need to decide if I want to participate in this trial...it adds avastin to the 3 week cycles for one year. I feel a responsibility to participate to help out future research... I am so grateful for everyone that has participated in clinical trials before me so my treatment is available.…
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Come celebrate with me...a new grandson
On Thursday, March 18, I'll be getting my 4th chemo treatment then I'll be rushing over to the hospital to welcome a new Grandson into the world. Our youngest daughter will be induced on Thursday, I plan to be there and watch that new life enter into this world. I have re-scheduled my chemo for several hours earlier in the…
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I'm done!!!!
Done with chemo, done with radiation, and had my hystorecomy surgery last weds, on the road to recovery from that and I'm taking my life back!!!YAHOO
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DCIS breast reconstruction.
Posted earlier about DCIS "re-ocurring". 2006 diagnosis with lumpectomy and radiation. Didn't work so, here I go again. Going tomorrow for an MRI. I'm claustrophobic, so I hope I don't chicken out. I've never seen an "open MRI" machine but I'll sure be asking if the facility has one. If not, doctor has give me some…
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Weigh In - Weight Watchers
I lost only 4 ounces for a 2 week loss, making total loss 4 lbs. 4 oz. I have, however, continued to walk 5 days per week, 1 hour per day. And...I am going to have to start taking Arimidex within the next week. I don't know how that will affect my metabolism, though I will find out quick enough. Another good way to stay on…
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What the heck?
If it's not one thing ... it's another. A few days after my last radiation appointment I developed what looked like it could be a pimple or bug bite near the nipple of the radiated area. Another day or two it was the same size as my nipple and dark in the center with infection. The spot and regular nipple became very…
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A Glimmer of Hope Foundation
Passing on information about A Glimmer of Hope Foundation - I received a key necklace (decorated with crystals) from my sister-in-law from this foundation which raises funds through jewelry sales (and other items) to underwrite cancer research in pre-menopausal women at Magee Women's Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. To check…
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mom fighting stage IV cancer- extreme pressure in chest causing sleep loss
I'm new to this discussion board. My mom has stage four breast cancer with multiple tumors in her chest, but no signs of cancer in any of her vital organs. She has been undergoing chemo treatment since October of last year and just finished radiation on the cancer found in her neck. She's experienced pretty much every…
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Overwhelmed by the week from hell
I am currently doing weekly Taxol treatments for subsequent bone mets with Zometa thrown in every third week. The treatment has been kicking my a$$, but I have still managed to be at school every day teaching my full schedule (except on chemo days). Last Thursday was a chemo day so I was only going to be at school for the…
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How long after radiation to replace expanders
Hi Pinks, can anyone tell me how long your PS waited after radiation to replace expanders with implants, I HATE these expanders and can't wait to sleep on my side :) I'm only starting my first of 35 treatments today and look at me jumping ahead, one of these days I'll learn to take it one day at a time, lol. Thanks in…
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so overwhelmed .....
I saw my oncologist today. I had been hoping that possibly he would not tell me what I already knew from my research, but no such luck. The protocol is 6 rounds of TCH every 3 weeks.. then radiation for 6 weeks and the herceptin will continue every 3 weeks for one year. I will need to get a port(I know I will need this,…
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vitamin E ?
I have read that alot of you use vitamin E on the scar area. I get my stitches out Thursday and if my Ps says it is okay I would like to start using Vitamin E. I had a reaction to the antibiotic ointment I was using and had to switch to something else. I am seeing a little difference, but it is hard to tell the area is…
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1st round of taxotere and cytozan done and no reactions
I had my first round of chemo today. Taxotere and and cytozan early this afternoon. It only took two hours to finish both and I had no side effects and no reactions. I was thanking God for that and thanking everyone for their prayers. I thank everyone on this site that has given me so many tips and advice. 3 more…
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follow up after treatments
I just finished all treatments and was wondering how do the doctors know if they worked? I asked my Dr. if there was any blood test or any kind of test we should do to see if they worked. He said no. He just wants me back in 3 months for an office visit. Did anyone's Dr. do test to check it your treatments worked? Mary
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How soon before normal?
I had my last treatment taxotere & cytoxan about 5 weeks ago. When I get tired, I get that smell that I had during treatments and I feel hot and get flushed. My eyes are still dry and they water. How long has it taken everybody on these chemicals to begin to feel normal again? I'm expecting the beginning of hair regrowth…
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The love of my life just died
Please say a little prayer for me today. The man I have loved more than life just died! The ER doc said that he had a heart attack while driving. He was following me to make sure I got to my Look Good Feel Good meeting. I have been thru so much and now this! He has been right by my side ever since I got the DX. Now I just…
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diabetes; thyroid
Did anyone become a diabetic during breast cancer treatment...specifically taking arimidex? After my cancer dx 20 months ago, my overall health has gone downhill even though I exercise, and eat much healthier. My thyroid is enlarged with nodules also.
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Wigs
Hi, I was diagnosed with breast cancer last week. I have not started chemo yet but looking for a wig but my company has privately funded insurance so they do not have to follow CT state law and cover wig cost. Great. Of course I do not want to look like I have a rat on my head. Any places that offer free decent wigs since…
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Kids are just great - honest!
A funny story for you this morning! I visited yesterday with a gal who is a 3 year BC survivor. She was in town for a few days with her grandkids. She hadn't seen me since before chemo so hadn't witnessed me with bald head. I walked over to her house with ballcap and we were sitting in her living room chatting when I heard…
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Hysterectomy same time as finish-up reconstruction surgery?
Hi. I had a bilateral mastectomy on January 5 with immediate free TRAM flap reconstruction. I will have another surgery on March 29 to finish up the reconstruction (nipples, reshaping, etc.). I'm tired of surgeries (as I'm sure lots of you are!!). This will be my fourth surgery in 8 months (had Achilles' tendon surgery,…
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Laughter is the best medicine
I know from experience that when you are going thru treatment or trying to make life changing decisions, it's difficult to find humor in things. But if you can laugh out loud just one time a day, it will make a difference. For that brief few seconds, life is ok. That is why I get silly sometimes and say stupid things. It…