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Libby
Just wondering if anyone has an update about Libby? Havent heard anything since her surgery>
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Arrgh! Hair on my legs is back!
if there is an upside to hair loss, it was wonderful not having to shave my legs ; ) unfortunately, it's baaacck! very fine and light in color, but with the sun streaming through the windows, i noticed that it returned!! now if only the hair on my head could get its act together and get growing!!!
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First AC chemo & Neulasta shot..i am so sick and achy..help
I had my first round of chemo at 100am on 5/20/10 AC, it went pretty well, until about 7pm that night after the AC,I started taking my Zophran and Phenergan both are anti nauseous meds, I was then over come with fatigue. Then I went back in for my Neulasta shot, and i was feeling pretty good other than tired......then…
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New to Group today--metastatic breast cancer
1st I had DCIS (non-infiltrating). After a double mastectomy, no radiation or chemo, years later cancer was found in my chest wall. I changed oncologists. This time I had chemo (AC & Taxol), then 35 rounds of radiation. I went on tamoxifen, faslodex, etc. Everything seemed to be going fine until 2007 when I had a…
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DCIS,RDX and now rib pain
After a DCIS diagnosis - I am one year out of surgeries followed by rdx and now 6 mths of tamoxifen. The past 2 weeks I have had pain (feels like a bruise, but no visible brusing along the top of my ribs, along the lower part of my underam, and ends just under my shoulder blade (on the DCIS side). I have a call into my…
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surgery scheduled Tuesday.... want to say thanks to you all for ...
I was diagnosed Stage 3 bc in March, have underone 3 chemo cycles, surgery scheduled for Tuesday. I have been reading your posts for weeks........and they have given me knowledge, support, and courage as I continue on this journey. I just wanted to thank all of you who have taken the time to post on this board and offer…
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headaches and irregular heart beats
My wife had her first chemo Monday and has had migraines and continous headaches since. Any suggestions on how to help her? She also feels like irregular heart palpitations once in a while which scares her.
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Cousin Diagnosed Needs our Prayers
Hi Everyone Please pray for my cousin who just got diagnosed with Anal cancer. She is only 48. She has had surgery and is taking radiation everyday for 6 weeks (except weekends) and also taking chemo. She is a strong person but no matter how strong you are this disease gets us down and out. I have told her about our board…
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wow, it doesn't take much anymore
It doesn't take much to hurt my feelings lately....Just venting, and realizing that while I have been battling this BC thing....being tired, less money, not much fun anymore....my daughter's best friend's mother did something for her that I had planned to do!! Please don't get me wrong, we are all like family, and I…
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Brreast swelling
I had my last of 3 surgeries on May 1st. My nipple area and parts of my breast are still swollen. How long has it taken for your swelling to go down? Debbie
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2 down 2 to go!
Well yesterday was chemo treatment 2 of 4 so I am halfway done with chemo!! I will still have 6 wks of rads but I will do it! I am feeling better today that the day after the first treatment, no nausea and not as foggy feeling. I am still tired feeling but having a nice lazy day. Hope you all have a great weekend!! God…
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Fatigue vs sleep
Hi, (smile) I had my first session with AC. So far things are going great, but, I did not get much sleep last night. I should be ready to fall asleep, but I can't. I do feel fatigued. It started mid morning. Is the fatigue keeping me awake? I need sleep. Help? Debbie
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Femara.
Went to the oncologist last time I seen him he was going to start me on tamx, but he instead started me on femara. My Vitamin D was a little low so I am taking 50,000 units a week. He did a bone destiny test, and said I have bones of a twenty five year old, jusrt wish I felt 25, I'm 60. Did any of you have Femara? Dottie
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Anyone here have endometrial or uterine cancer BEFORE breast cancer?
Hi! I had surgery, chemo, and radiation for a rare aggressive form of endometrial cancer in 2008/2009, and was treated for a recurrence in 3 lymph nodes this past winter and went back into remission in February. Now my CT/PET scan last week shows one of the same lymph nodes (1.0 cm x 1.3 cm) under my arm 'lighting up' (SUV…
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Today is starseed's Birthday!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR STARSEED HAPPY 56th BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Wishing you a day filled with love, laughter, & special blessings throughout the year! &hearts, Cat
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more waiting
almost two months after finishing chemo and changing doctors (lost faith in the surgeon), mastectomy was scheduled for may 27. when i went yesterday for my appointment with the radiation oncologist, i found out they need (want?) to do a brain mri and a pet scan! pet scan is on for may 26 with mri hopefully the next day.…
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over 20K for one chemo treatment
That seems a bit high to me. Has anyone's chemo treatments cost them over 20k per treament?
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Tamoxifen
Hi everyone.I had posted earlier about pain in my hands really bad,and in my ankles.The dr.had me to stop taking it and 12 days later The pain has eased up alot.So she is switching me to Tamoxifen.What are your exsperiance with this drug.I have so many side effects to meds.I Pray I can take this drug.I read where you can…
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Okay Okay I know dont yell
Hi all, I know it has been quite a while since you have heard from me. Yes I did fall off the edge of he world, but have found my way back. I would like to report to all who know me that all is well, my life has many blessings in it, and much joy. My health and strenght are better everyday. And all my tests dcontinue to…
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Newly Diagnosed with Breast Cancer at 32
Please share your experiences with me on surgery, treatment,emotions, and self-worth. Thank you.
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I have decided to take myself off this board for now.
Thank you all for the great advice.. I am going to do group support for now. Face to face. At this time I think would be the best for me. Thanks Judy for making me see that. Chen thank you for all the wonderful advice.You are a woman wise beyond your years. A old soul.. I will be back one day after I have made it through…
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returning bras that don't fit after reconstructive surgery
Hello, Ladies. I found out my bras don't fit quite the same after my reconstructive surgery. Long story short, I bought them at Kohl's, many of them quite a long time ago. I told them "I had a bilateral massectomy and implants and they just don't fit. Can I get a store credit to replace them?" I didn't have receipts for…
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Sex
I am 2 1/2 weeks past a bilateral mastectomy and haven't seen this topic discussed, perhaps I've missed it. Anyway, I have an extremely supportive husband who is doing everything he can for me and my family both physically and emotionally. Intimacy has always been a huge part of our life and I know he is missing it right…
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Why am I so vain?
Why is it some of us can get rid of the scarfs and the wigs and others can't?
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new warmth in breast
Should I be concerned about new warmth in my affected breast almost 3 months after radiation finished?
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Tamoxifen and sun exposure
Has anybody read anything about tamoxifen making you more susceptible to sun exposure sensitivity? I was out for a walk yesterday and later in the evening realized I had sunburn on both arms. I'm not usually sensitive to the sun and don't usually burn so easily. Wondering if it's the tamoxifen - and, if so, why... Thanks…
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The member "Undead" & her Cure breast cancer posts removed
thank you CSN Web Admin
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Survivor's Dinner
I just want to share with everyone the wonderful time I had last night at our Survivor's Dinner. It was held at our local Catholic High School, St. Vincent Palotti here in Laurel. As we came in, we stamped our hands onto a panel with our names which will be displayed at the Relay. The food was donated and baked by some of…
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Taking a break between chemo and rads.
I finished chemo May 13th and met with the rad onco May 17th. I am scheduled for radiation simulation June 2nd and rads will begin on June 14th. I had a CT yesterday and will get the results when I see the onco on June 3rd. I also hope to get my port out next month. Until then, I am leaving tomorrow morning for our annual…
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Hairloss
I am on day #5 of my first chemo treatment for stage 2 breast cancer. When can I expect to loose my hair? I have heard that younger women may loose it quicker. I am 43 years old with three young daughters and we are all anxiously waiting!