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In Limbo
I was diagnosed over a month ago, finally had surgery (lumphdectomy)last thursday w/3 lymph node removals. Now have to wait until this coming Thursday to see surgeon & get drains removed. They know I am going to have chemo & rad yet why didn't they put the port in at the time of surgery. Some of the staff & family are…
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Bloat, Weight Gain & Depression
Hey guys - June 30th I had my 3rd treatment (3 more to go) the only thing thats hard for me to handle right now is the bloating and weight gain. These last 4-5 days I look 5 months pregnant and am running out of clothes to wear to work. Dr. says Taxotere could be to blame and advised to take Gas-X, watch my sugar intake,…
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Okay, So Now I'm Nervous--Has Anyone Had Minimal to No Side Effects From Arimidex?
I started Arimidex 20 days ago. I know it's in my best interest to take it. However, I absolutely Hate taking pharmaceuticals (scares me so much), so this whole breast cancer thing with chemo, steroids, etc., etc. has made me nuts. But, I've done everything my team has told me and taken all the proper meds. My onc. said…
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anyone out there that had sentinal node biopsy that was diagnosed with lymphedema?
I am wondering if I need to see my Dr. I finished Radiation in May, and still have a swollen Breast, this morning, my wrist seems to be a tiney bit puffy. My Oncologist seems to think the swollen breast is from the radiation, and was not concerned. My next appointment is in Nov. Do I do anything? I do lift weights, but…
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Effexor and Tamoxifen
I'm sorry if these questions have been brought up before... I just started using Effexor (75 mg) and Tamoxifen (20 mg) a month or so ago. I had been using Zoloft (50 mg) for anxiety, but had to switch to Effexor when I started the Tamoxifen. I feel like I'm going to jump out of my skin and clobber someone, or cry them to…
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A Funny for Today
TOOOOOO FUNNEEEEE not to share. Seniors! A senior citizen drove his brand new Corvette out of the dealership. Taking off down the road, he floored it to 80 mph, enjoying the wind blowing through what little hair he had left. "Amazing," he thought as he flew down I-75, pushing the pedal even more. Looking in his rear view…
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Relay for Life question...survivors lap
Hi everyone, I just registered to walk in this weekend's RFL event. I'm doing the survivor lap and wondered if my husband can walk with me, too? Anyone know? Patti
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Today is LadyParvati's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR SANDY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Hope this day/year brings you all the things you love most! ♥ Cat
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Today is TJHay's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR TJ HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Wishing you a year filled with love, happiness, & good health! Have a great day! ♥ Cat
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Question on expanders
Okay. I'm trying to figure out what to do after chemo. More surgery with reconstruction or radiation. My surgeon really thinks I need mastectomy. Here's my concern. From what I understand, it takes several months for the expanders to "do their thing" before an implant can go in. This really stresses me out since I'm an…
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joint and muscle pain
hey, ladies! So i am done with Chemo (Taxotere and Carbo) in Mid-May, and am still doing Herceptin until February. I just got expanders placed (delayed reconstruction). i have been having lots of joint pain (knee and hip). If I sit for long, it takes me a few minutes to start walking normally. My hands are achy in the…
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Why am I being told I need Radiation if I haven;t even had surgery yet?
I am currently on 12 weeks of Taxol (finished 4 rounds of AC) to try and shrink my tumor to hopefully get a lumpectomy. If I haven;t even had surgery yet, why is my onco. telling me I will have 7 weeks of it? Not everyone I have spoken to has had radiation and chemo.
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Anyone live near Philadelphia, Pa
I am in Bucks County... Not far from Philly,anyone else?...
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Lookin for a possee
This is the Cancer Sheriff and I am lookin for a possee. I am goin ta round up all them cancer varmints, string em up and let um swing from the nearest tree. Pay is low but I have good drugs if I can remember whar I put them. I bet my alter ego Miss Spent Youth stole um. She is probably off some whar dancin her butt off.…
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Diarrhea........yuk!
Hi everyone! I had my third chemo last Wednesday. One more to go. WOO HOO! Everything has been basically the same each time. This last Saturday I stayed in bed most of the day...my crash day from my steroid high. Had constipation up until Saturday. Felt good yesterday, except diarrhea started yesterday and I'm still going…
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I got thyroid biopsy results as well as ultrasound results
My thyroid biopsy was normal. Yeah! However, my abdominal ultrasound showed that all organs were normal except the gallbladder. It showed sludge or cholesterol issues. I'm not sure. I do have 1 symptom which is tenderness on right rib cage. I have a call in to my PCP to see if there is anything to be concerned about and if…
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Started Rads
So sorry I haven't gotten on here in a long time. Just got started my rads the other day. So far so good! Feeling good and praying that this goes fast so I can get on with my life. It seems like forever since my dx. But I can see the light at the end of this long tunnel! How has everyone been?
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Quick question about Biotene
I'm trying to gear up for my chemo and I've seen a few mentions of Biotene mouthwash & toothpaste as being helpful with that whole chemo taste thing. So I thought I'd go ahead and pick some up, but at the store I wasn't sure I was looking at the right stuff. So, just to clarify, are you gals talking about the stuff that…
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Oncoplasty Surgery after Lumpectomy
Has anyone undergone oncoplasty surgery after lumpectomy? Where you pleased with the results?
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QUESTIONS RE: ARIMIDEX & SIDE EFFECTS
I just started taking my arimidex a few weeks ago & now have some serious side effects such as hands & feet going numb & tingly, my right hand is the worst though, also noticing some joint pains & more frequently uti's as well. I know that my paper said there would be some crazy side effects but if anyone out there is…
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bad taste after chemo
Hey just wondering if anyone still had that nasty chemo taste after treaments were over? It has been 5 weeks since my last chemo and I still get that weird taste....Would appreciate any advice on getting rid of it...Thanks!!!
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OT: Dog alerted us to ant invasion!
This is off topic of cancer but wanted to share. Our son put the soaker house along the back of the house and we were all sitting in the living room. The dog went to the door like she had to go out and she saw me looking. She jumped at the door. She'd never done that before and I thought she really had to go bad so I…
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If I knew then what I know now...
If I knew then what I know now...I would have had a mastectomy. I was diagnosed with DCIS, Stage 0 and the only form of treatment is Radiation Therapy. I have been done with radiation since 5/28 and am still exhausted. I still hurt. I still get headaches. I still get excruciating fatigue. Had I had a mastectomy, I would…
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Pain in arm/wrist after mastsectomy
I seem to be having alot of pain in my chest and down my arm and wrist. Its seems to go down on the in part of the arm when I reach for anything, and tightness in my chest which feels like something squeeing me to tight. Specially when I get up in the morning. Has any one eles experienced this type of pain and how long…
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Pain in arm/wrist after mastsectomy
I seem to be having alot of pain in my chest and down my arm and wrist. Its seems to go down on the in part of the arm when I reach for anything, and tightness in my chest which feels like something squeeing me to tight. Specially when I get up in the morning. Has any one eles experienced this type of pain and how long…
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How do you keep up with taking your pills?-
Just wondering how others keep up with being sure they are 'current' with pills? When I started Femara, I got a 10 supply from VA that day and then my 3 month supply came in the mail (gotten more months since). What I do is every Thursday after I take the last one in the bottle is to put 7 more in the bottle so if I forget…
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How do you keep up with taking your pills?-
Just wondering how others keep up with being sure they are 'current' with pills? When I started Femara, I got a 10 supply from VA that day and then my 3 month supply came in the mail (gotten more months since). What I do is every Thursday after I take the last one in the bottle is to put 7 more in the bottle so if I forget…
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How do you keep up with taking your pills?-
Just wondering how others keep up with being sure they are 'current' with pills? When I started Femara, I got a 10 supply from VA that day and then my 3 month supply came in the mail (gotten more months since). What I do is every Thursday after I take the last one in the bottle is to put 7 more in the bottle so if I forget…
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I'm curious to find out if you had CT scan when first dx.....
My gyn felt the lump. Mammogram showed it as well as ultrasound. Onc surgeon took biopsy in his office. Then, I had breast MRI of both breasts to show location and size. Later a stereostatic biopsy of other breast. Not once have I had a CT scan of my chest or any other part of my body. How does the oncologist know if you…
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Today is Taina's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR TAINA HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Hope your day is filled with all the things you love most! We haven't heard from you in a while, how are you? Hope you see this! ♥ Cat