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I envy you all
I have been following this board for some time. And I have to say I admire you all for your feistiness. I think I lost to cancer. Cancer broke my spirit and made me invisible.I was alone to begin with, busy chasing a career. Now my loneliness, is just unbearable. Looking my own mortality in the face, it just seems like I…
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DR. appointment went in feeling great left feeling miserable
Finished all treatments chemo,surgery, and rads (10 months) went to onc. for a check-up to see now what. I was in positive excitement mood, ready for the thumbs up. Ready to get movin with my life, and get some weight off. Wanting to join a gym, but wanted to get the ok from dr. I have port flushed, blood test all is…
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Firing doctor?
Has anyone fired their oncologist? If so how do you do that? Do you tell the dr. you will be seeing another dr., or do you get another dr. and let that dr. handle everything? How do I get my files or will the new dr. get my file? What is the proper way of firing old doctor and moving forward with another? Jennifer
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Today I was empowered
I went for my regular dental cleaning this morning. The hygienist was having some issues with her boss, which she decided to complain to me about. Half way through her third sentence, I interrupted and said "You know, I really don't need to hear this". I might be leaned back in a chair, with someone in a mask hovering over…
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Taxol and menstrual cycle
Is it possible for chemo to effect menstrual flow? I am so much heavier now.
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Update on fallen implant
First i just had to tell ya this...This morning when i woke up my boob was almost to my chin and no i was not hanging upside down...at first i freaked out then i just busted up laughin! Do i have some dark humor or what? I was thinking this boob was ment for me and i think i'll keep it instead of giving it a proper buriel…
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Phantom Breast Pain anyone??
I am going through bilateral reconstruction with tissue expanders, awaiting my exchange surgery Aug 26th (Yippee!!!), but lately I have been having stabbing pains in my right 'breast". I've heard about phantom pain, but it seems to be described as tingling, numbness which I have already. This is a deep stabbing pain.…
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Get your walking shoes on ladies!
My husband and I are walking the survivors lap tonight at our Relay for Life. I will be taking you all with me so strap on those shoes and let's go!! I ran into one of my radiation techs today and when we hugged, we both started to cry! She said that she and two of my other favorites will be there tonight, too, so I hope I…
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I am back to the world of the living!! MyTurnNow Update
Hi, Everyone!!! It's now been a little over a week since I have been on here. I must say that my recent experience with a bilateral mastectomy and dual latissimus flaps was definately more than I thought it would be. It started out as a nightmare for the anesthesialogist (sp) because she could not intubate me due to the…
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Can I smack her...can I please?
Yesterday I went to my primary for physical. Overall it was a good visit, and she was very thorough with my history, and making sure all the bases were covered. Reviewing my shots history, she said I needed to get the pneumonia shot, and the shingles vaccine. These will help protect my immune system. I'm good with…
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Stage IV with mets, are you in the boat with me??
I know that we are all sailing the rough waves of Breast Cancer but I feel like the majority of people (Stages I - III) are riding in the cruise liner and I am out there in the rowboat. Those waves are a little steeper and I have a much greater fear of going under. I know that everyone on the ship is encouraging me and I…
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1 year cancerversary
Today is my 1 year cancerversary. I had my mastectomy 1 year ago today. A PET scan afterwards showed there was no cancer in my body, so I'm celebrating today...WOO HOO!!! I'll probably celebrate the one year anniversary from chemo, too. Actually, every day should be a celebration. To all of you who are still fighting with…
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In the process of reconstruction of both breast
My expanders hurt, I 'am scheduled to have surgery next week but i'am scared of the out come. The chest aria already look soo ugly. I just started recently looking back in the mirror.I miss by breast sooooooooooo much. I cry almost everyday, I was a size 38dd. Now maybe an a cup. All my clothes donot fit. Some family…
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taxotere and herceptin w/o carboplatin
Anyone take T/H without carboplatin? I looked up C on the internet and the side effects scared me silly. I'm going to talk with oncologist before I get treatmenr.
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cost of herceptin
I have been researching herceptin on the internet and was astonished to find out the cost. Has anyone been on Medicare and supplemental insurance and taken Herceptin? Did Medicare pay? Did you have to pay for part of the cost? What an eye opener.
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Chemo grad!
I finished the last of my 6 cycles of TC today. SO SO happy that I am done with the chemo...scared about the surgery next. It will be my first surgery ever!
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Had 5th fill and looking at final expansion
Well, on Monday I had my 5th expansion - the first and second day were really bad for me on the 3rd, 4th and 5th visit. After the second day it was more just like soreness as if you had exercised too much. I think my next one will be the last expansion to overexpand before the real implants. I am about at the size I want…
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Saw Oncologist about lump in armpit
Hi everyone, Sorry I haven't been on in a while, things have been crazy. Just wanted to update you on my lump under my armpit. He says it's just my anatomy and now that I've had surgery, it's more pronounced. Good news but when I told him that I've been dizzy and had some nausea, he said, Oh that's not the Arimidex,…
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I found us lots of codes to use to add special characters to our posts.
Google is a wonderful thing. I tried pasting the list but it converted them all to the symbol. So here is the link http://www.semclubhouse.com/special-characters-for-twitter/ Hugs Donna ★
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Bone scan , prosthesis and chemo
Hi all, the past two weeks have been a whirlwind. Healing well and feeling better.I saw my oncologist and she is answered all of my questions. I had my entourage with me. If I bring any more people with me they will have to move us to a conference room. I'm grateful that I have their support. I was a bit anxious and I…
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Hey Chen I got my wolf running through the mist.
I got a whole bunch of other avatars too. You know what they say "variety is the spice of life". I'm not really that spicy but I do like to change my avatar every once in a while. I retired the sheriff and the dancing girl was beginning to make me tired. To much energy wasted for me. Hugs Donna
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The old grey mare...is going out to pasture!!!
I want to wish you all good luck and good health in the future!!!! There are many here to, as Chen says so well, 'pay it forward', so I am going to break for awhile. I have some personal issues that I need to focus on, and so, dear sisters, you all will be in my thoughts and prayers, but I am fading back for at least the…
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Skin graft
Had a double mastecomy about 5 weeks ago. I am healing beautifully except for one nipple and lower aerola. PS is taking the scab off in the hospital on tuesday. If there is pink skin underneath all is good. If not they will. Do a skin graft. What do I expect and what questions do I ask ?
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laughter yoga
My local news talked about laughter yoga recently and it sure looks like fun. I just had to look it up on youtube. Its funny how watching people laugh will make you laugh. Its supposed to be helpful during and after cancer treatment. Has anyone else seen this?
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AC-Rads-Taxotere
Ok I just found out that I will be doing taxotere after AC and radation. I really am so glad you are all here.... I haven't see this cocktail on here...I thought they were seperate treatments. Anyone? You all have been so wonderful...love to you all
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Fatigue after Rads and Chemo STILL here
Hello to everyone, Hope you are having the best day you can. I was wondering to those who are through with Chemo and Rads: How long did the fatigue last for you? My last Radiation was on June 5th and I still can't make it past 2pm without basically falling asleep for the rest of the day. Usually on and off with a book, but…
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How many days do you take anti-nausea meds?
I am about a week out of my 3rd of 6 chemo treatments (taxotere, carboplatin and herceptin) and still having some stomach problems/nausea. Fpr my first 3 treatments i took Zofran every 6 hours and promethazine in between (so i take something every 3 hours) for 2-3 days after chemo day. They work ok and I've just had nausea…
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A THANK YOU, to ChenHeart, RE, CreamPuff
Warrior ACS Board Queens --- My heart felt Thanks to you all!!.. following in your footsteps .. MimiVac, Moopster, Aortus, Fauxma. Did I mention 'our' class of 2009 - Rague, Ritzy, TracinLA, Blown-Away, Carkris, and Bella Luna ! Sorry to those of you - that escape my thoughts right now (still fighting chemo brain - no…
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Sooooo sick of splitting nails.
Sooooo sick of splitting nails. Since chemo I have had ridges running through my nails and they keep splitting. I thought about getting some super glue and just paint it up and down my nails. What have you all used to stop your nails from splitting. Hugs Donna
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Today is MizCaldwell's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR LORI HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Wishing you all the best for your birthday! ♥ Cat