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I'm Dancing
Sorry I haven't posted this sooner, but my granddaughter had her tonsils out the same day I found out I'm Dancing with NED. It's tough to dish out ice cream and dance at the same time, but I'm doin it. Thanks to all of you who were there with me Tuesday morning. And to all of you who've already been there, you're right NED…
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I am moving across the country and need to find new Onco. -HELP
I have made a life changing decision since I know my time is shortening. Stage 4 with mets my bones. I want to move closer to my family in Washington state. I now live in Ohio and have a good Oncologist but where I am moving is a small town - Moses Lake, Washington and I know my dr. choices will be very limited at best. Is…
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Four Days Away
We had our four days away as a family and had a great time. Hershey and Amish country. Donna held on to her hat on the flume and one of the rollercoasters. She sat out the more extreme coasters; said she didn't want to lose her head. But she was generally feeling good and enjoying the time away. Lots of eating; not enough…
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Chemo gone?
Does anyone know how long it takes for all the chemo to leave your system? I finished chemo in January and rads in March and still get that prickly feeling when I have a hot flash. I'm also still very tired sometimes. Could this be from the Tamoxifen?
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Is it a support "group" if only 2 people show up?
So I know you've all been breathlessly awaiting my report...:-) I went to my very first breast cancer support group this evening. It was...disappointing. Only one other woman came. The facilitator (who's an oncology social worker at City of Hope) is clearly very knowledgeable and experienced, and did her best to get…
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Sweating out the Chemo (Literally)
I don't know if this happened to anyone but after about 2 weeks of completing Chemo, I started getting back on the treadmill. Well, When I started to work up a sweat (about 10 minutes into it) I would develope these raised tiny, itchy bumps. It would continue until I would stop and the sweat would evaporate. This happened…
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How do you make someone your "friend" in CSN?
I love you guys and want to know how to add to my friend list! This Techno-Tard needs a lesson. And btw what does "bump a thread" mean? xxoo, SamuraiMom
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Lone Star State
We can not let everyone meet when we have the best state with the best people. Any ideas as to where and when?? Outlet malls, beach, San Antonio, Austin, Houston, Dallas? I do work some weekends, but not all.
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little people icons
How come all of you have little people icons next to your names/ I'm the only one who doesn't.Is it because I don't know how to do the ABOUT ME page? I tried and can't figure it out. Not too smart on the computer. LOL Thanks, Wanda
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Hey AZ Girls--Let's Make it Happen
Hi Elm, Mary Ann and Ayse--Let's try to plan a get together. Are we all in the Phoenix area? Renee
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Vicki Sam is home, resting and recovering -- Not too bad // Exchange went well this morning at 7:30
Best part of all ... I have NO drains! I kid, you not. I am of course sore, breast area and arms tender -- my throat hurts from my breathing tube. I was so nerves this morning .. my blood pressure was 214/112 when I arrived at the hospital -- it did go down to 185/97 .. 10 minutes before surgery. Thank you all for the…
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Skin Sparing Masectomy
Has anyone had a skin sparing masectomy? i go in next Tuesday for surgery and woulkd like to know any info you may have on this type of surgery!
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Am I crazy to like steroids?
I take them twice a day before & after chemo. They really ramp me up and I can get twice as much done in half the time. Plus I tell my hubby and the guys at work that they have to be careful cause I might get 'roid rage on them...and I would get off scott free. They're walking on tiptoes. Yeah! Cindy
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woo hoo! got through chemo today without any drama
my last two chemo treatments were wrought with much drama, delays, and were just plain yucky. today went so smoothly, i am sure it's because scotch freckles was holding my hand. her spirit was with me from my labs and the appointment with the oncologist through to an uneventful chemo. i had the sweetest chemo nurse ever!…
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Just back from surgeon
Hi all, just returned from the surgeon's office. Good news and bad news. We reviewed the path report and as expected the tumor was huge, margins are clear, 5 out of eight nodes were positive,her2/er/pr positive. I'm in for both chemo and rads. The right breast was cancer free. I'm feeling great and healing well. He took…
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My posts were deleted for some reason
I just came back onto the Spiritual discussion board and realized that my posts from this morning were deleted. I have emailed Greta to find out why and still waiting for her response but wanted those of you who read them everyday to know why they are not there. I did post them this morning so when I hear back from her I…
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Ouch my neck
I just got my port placed today and my neck is sore. They ran a catheter through the juglar and placed the port on the left chest wall. I am glad I got my port but man am I sore.
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Ouch my neck
I just got my port placed today and my neck is sore. They ran a catheter through the juglar and placed the port on the left chest wall. I am glad I got my port but man am I sore.
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Pathology from Surgery
Afternoon Ladies (and gents)- I had my first of 3 Doctor's appointments today. With my oncologist. To go over my pathology report from my surgery last week. Margins were clear. I had the sentinal node biopsy done - they removed 3 and all 3 were NEGATIVE FOR CANCER!!!! I had cancer in my right breast but chose to have both…
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Bone Scan-Need Advice
I am a Bone Scan "Virgin" and the world's biggest wimp. I have googled Mayo Clinic.com and gotten all the facts but I know many here have had bone scans and I have a couple of questions.... First, does this stuff they inject into you hurt like the stuff they injected (dye from nucluar medicine) into my boob for the…
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Dawne.Hope ..did you think I would forget about you ??
You will be in my prayers and thoughts on Friday. I don't know if I will be in a semi-coma due to pain killers, but I did want to send my well wishes to you mu friend. As I sit here at my computer, logged in at 4:32 a.m. sipping my 1/2 cup of coffee -- Yes, I know that I am not suppose to be having any by mouth after 12…
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Be honest, what does it mean if breast cancer is attached to the chest wall
Hello everyone, I am new to the site. I have been reading posts on and off since my mother was diagnosed with stage IIb malignent breast cancer. She has had 6 rounds of chemo(TAC). We met with the surgeon today. He said that he will try to get it all, but that the tumor is still attached to the chest wall. We are not sure…
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reoccurrences and tamoxifen?
I see in a lot of the posts that people are having re-occurrences. I'm so sorry to hear it. Can I ask whether or not any of you experiencing this were taking tamoxifen? My dr is recommending it and I have typically gone with their recommendations, but the side effects sound pretty miserable. I'd appreciate anyone's…
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Funny shirt
My sister sent me a funny shirt and I thought I would share it with you gals. It says "Yes, they're fake. My real ones tried to kill me." I laughed and laughed when I opened it. I don't know where I'll wear it. Not to work, but maybe to the 3 day walk when I do it!
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I feel that time has dragged along between diagnosis/treatment
Reading several posts here, it seems like a lot of you have had immediate treatments after your diagnosis. Mine started back in February and feel like this has just dragged out. Here is a summary of my timeline. 2/2/10 - Gyn checkup. She felt something she didn't like in my left breast. 2/8/10 - Diagnostic…
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My Gpa is dying :(
Today we have been at the hospital all day cuz my grandma called sayin they didnt think my Gpa was going to make it anymore....we have been calling all the family to gather at his bedside for tomorrow morning so everyone can say there goodbyes and then they are going to take him off lifesupport...I really love my Gpa! I…
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Advisory Panel Votes 12-1 to Reverse Avastin's Approval as a Breast Cancer Drug
http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/news/20100720/fda-panel-avastin-not-for-breast-cancer FDA Panel: Avastin Not for Breast Cancer Advisory Panel Votes 12-1 to Reverse Avastin's Approval as a Breast Cancer Drug By Daniel J. DeNoon WebMD Health News July 20, 2010 -- Avastin is not helpful in the treatment of metastatic…
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Travel, altitude and chemotherapy
Hi all I start chemotherapy Friday. I've been invited to the mountains (after Nadir)for a few days. Is there any reason not to go? Altitude is about 5000 feet. Of course, I don't know how I'll feel at that time and it is about 3 hours from medical care. Thanks Suzanne
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breast double reconstruction
I have just had breast reconstruction after I had finished radiation a year ago. I had the back flap with expander on my right side and a expander placed in the left. Is there anyone out there that has had a similar surgery?
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went to dr
First thank you to all of you who supported me and helped me with this situation. I did see the onc gyn today and my vaginal cap (still dont know what that means) opened more and that is why i was bleeding. No sign of infection, but he put me on antibiotics anyways. Thank you all again for your blessings. Take care Laura