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im tired and have gone crazy, i talk to myself reconstruction tom
I just finishe a big long post something happened and this one is going to be short. Surgery tomorrow. No calls from anyone. My mom decides to let me know im a bad mom. My daughter and i moved here and my boys moved to their dads. I caught my mom taking my nerve meds red handed and called her a hipocrit because she says…
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Anyone who had bilateral mastectomy without reconstruction
concerned about how their incisions are looking. Yesterday as my onco nurse was connecting my needle to my Purple Power Port she noticed that I have 2 small bumps near the center of my chest and then I told her about the mini boobs that are on the sides of my body under the arm area. I had 2 surgeons each removing one…
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Had my 1st chemo yesterday
and thankfully I'm still doing well. It was however a very long day. When DH & I got to the brand new cancer center (it moved across the street from the hospital) it was a buzz! I had to have blood work first then checked in with copay. I met with my oncologist and asked several questions. He agreed that to be cautious I…
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Rate of hair growth after Taxotere and Cytoxan
Hello beautiful people, Can anybody tell me how quickly your hair grew back after these two drugs? I'm 9 months out from chemo and my hair looks like I have male pattern baldness. I'm okay if it doesn't come back any thicker, but I would at least like to know. I've read about Taxotere's permanent hair loss and I'm thinking…
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Dental Implants
Yes, (Dental) lol. I have four titanium implants in my lower jaw. I have searched on line for info regarding chemo and the reaction, if any, with them. If you have experience with this or know someone who has had chemo with them...would love any info....Thanks Cathy
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Just when things were starting to go good....
I think im jinked! Last night i kept feeling a pain and pressure in my left boob, this morning the same pain and pressure...tonight i was tryin to massage underneath it...its then i noticed that my whole left implant fell, it is not connected at the top anymore and all of it is just resting at the bottom of it....I think…
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Stupid Radiation ?
OK ladies tell me where to put all that cream during radiation? Wondering about under the breast? Does it cause to much moisture? Any thoughts? Thanks.....
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My Life in a Beautiful Small Town....
About 15 minutes ago, a silver pick up truck pulled into my driveway. I didn't recognize the truck, and when the doorbell rang, I went out to see who was there. It was a local man, proprietor of one of my favorite local eateries. He is the one hosting the Livestrong Challenge next month~ the10K I am participating in ( come…
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PTSD
Does anyone know if what we go through emotionally is actually considered a form of PTSD? I certainly mean no disrespect to our military, police, firefighters, or victims of violent crimes, but I'm just curious. marge
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my last chemo today (i hope)
no parade, no balloons, no atta girl! and i have my fingers and toes crossed that this actually is my LAST chemo - thought that before on April 1 (i see the irony of it now) when i finished chemo. anyway, it was an okay day - not much drama and not much waiting. now i just want to sleep ; )
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I was BAD
I had a double mastecomy about a month ago. I have had some complications and have been in an under armor sports bra 24/7 since. Well I went today and bought 2 dresses at the local botique (a true botique)I can wear one with a sports bra and the other one has to wait until I am back in a bra. They were not on sale and…
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bra no bra, had a trans flap mesh inside has loosed up and doctor says no surgery yet to fix it, but
Okay. went to the plastic surgeon yesterday.. i had a double mastecomy with a trans flap. everything is good... however, i have an issue that is bothering me.... the mesh inside the trans flap has come a little loose on one side, so my tummy is not flat. its bulging a little but not enough to do a touch up. so surgeon told…
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neulasta shot
I am going to begin chemo soon and part of the treatment includes receiving a neulasta shot the day after getting chemo. I live quite a distance from my oncologist so it would be difficult for me to go back the next day to receive the shot. I don't want to give it to myself and neither does my husband. Any suggestions?
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Emotional day
I guess this is part of that emotional roller coaster ride I am on. I had an appointment this morning for my annual routine physical. My family doctor is also my GYN doctor, since I didn't have any female problems. I have been totally fine emotional recently. Very very few "feel sorry for me...cry all day" days. Everyone…
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Tattoos
Has anyone gotten a tattoo to signify the battle with BC? If so, what did you get and where? Do we have to be conscious of our "lymphedema" side? thanks, marge
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DIEP Flap Reconstruction
Had DIEP Flap breast reconstruction surgery 2 weeks ago. Is it normal for the circle/nipple area to enlarge/stretch? Want to make sure it's not something I should be concerned about.
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okay, here's my topless day story too...
Okay, so Jo Jo's post made me brave this morning, so decided to post my first topless day story and also posted my picture, too. We've been on vacation a while up in the Pacific Northwest (LOVED it up there, BTW) and I'd been wearing ball caps. Girly ones - pink, purple, etc. But people *still* thought I was a boy. Arg. I…
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The gods (AKA doctors) must be crazy!!!!
My plastic surgeon is a character. A genius surgeon but boy if I dare to flinch when he STABS me in my breast to fill my expanders he looks at my like what is your problem. i had my first fill the the second week of my mastectomy, mind you he didn't think that I needed pain killers only after the first week. I was stranded…
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Femara
My oncologist prescribed me Femara today but i did some online research today and am concerned about the side affects particually the other "cancer" which i found on the novartis website for femara. Is anyone taking Femara? I also researched Arimdex and the side affects seemed better than that of Femara. Any help is…
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Perseid Meteor Shower
Something for us all to do---all you need is clear skies. Aug 12 and 13 is the Perseids Meteor shower which should be visible all over the U.S. Barring any cloud cover of course. Best time for viewing is after midnight, maybe close to 0200. Perseus is in the northwest quadrant of the sky, although you don't need to know…
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Hip, back & joint pain
I am two & 1/2 yrs. post Lumpectomy. I am currently taking tamoxifen & getting a Lupron shot once a month. I am just wondering if anyone else has pain, basically all over but especially in the back. What have you taken or has been suggested to take for the pain?
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Decadron
I took my 3rd Chemo today doc added a new drug. Gave me perscription for Decadron. I am to take it the day before chemo, the day of, and the day after. Any idea if this has side effects and what its actually for?
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Adriamycin & cytoxan
If anyone has any info about this chemo treatment...I would greatly appreciate it. Masastatic carcinoma, T2N1. Thanks, Cathy
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Went topless...and posted a pic of it!
I finally did it...I took off the bandana and went shopping with my sister. To make a long story short it did not go very well...with the stares and comments and giggles i almost bought a hat...i just wanted to curl up in a ball and cry, feeling the embarrassment and shame! After sitting in the car debating if i wanted to…
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PET Scan tomorrow
I' m having the first PET scan done since starting Chemo in May. I have had 4 rounds so far and scheduled for another on Friday. I'm assuming that scan tomorrow is to see how well chemo is working and how much more I'll need to do. I know I can't keep getting chemo treatments forever!(Shucky darn) I'm a little anxious and…
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Cost Of Arimidex?
Cost Of Arimidex new Since Arminidex has gone generic I was just wondering what the cost factor is now. I'll be taking Arimidex after October and I've heard all kinds of price ranges on the cost (of course I know different insurance companies pay different amounts too). Can the rest of you who are already taking this drug…
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Song Lyrics
Someone else's thread brought to mind some song lyrics, and although I couldn't find that song, the chain of random thoughts going through my brain brought me to another song. Sometimes it's just one line or one verse of a song that is totally unrelated to anything that helps me through the day. Sometimes sad lyrics;…
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how many marriages fail?
I haven't been around too much lately, but I was just wondering how many marriages just don't make it past the treatment and recovery? I thought mine would be different, but we don't even speak to each other anymore. I was diagnosed in January of 09. Had a unilateral mastectomy, chemo and radiation all in that year. This…
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Special Diet
Okay, so I am curious. Have any of you ladies Changed or Drastically changed your diet since your diagnosis or upon completion of your treatments? I am a pastry chef. I love food,cooking,baking,EATING! I also love to be active, thankfully! I dutifully gulp down fresh vegie (spinach, carrot, cauliflower, cabbage,…
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Tramadol for pain
Has anyone experiencd the drug Tramadol for pain? My oncologist has suggested changing from Hydrocodone to Tramadol to manage pain, but I have read through the internet the side effects of Tramadol versus Hydrocodone. Tramadol is a non-narcotic drug, whereas Hydrocodone is a narcotic. I would rather not take either one,…