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Femara Eye Problems
Hello, I've been on femara for 13 months now. I have the usual muscle aches, nausea, fatigue that are femara side effects but in the last few months have had problems with my eyes. Blurred vision, burning sensation, etc which is truly upsetting me since I now cannot read my beloved books, work on my pc, etc. Well, I…
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I'm stage 1
WOW...wish you all could go to my Onc/Surgeon.. Anywho....my lump is stage 1 2cm...it is totaly intact and will be removed next tuesday. I will take 30 radiation treatments just to be sure. I have a rare cancer called muscinus(sp) which is a very slow growing tumor. My doctor is a teaching and reaserch Doc and just…
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WOW...I received my ornament
and it's so perfect! YOU are such a special lady and we are truly linked in so many ways. I can't believe how many things we have in common! You're letter was so beautiful and touched my heart. It just so happened that today, my daughter came home from college and we had planned to decorate our tree. I went to the mail box…
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My beautiful ornament
I have a crystal breast cancer ribbon ornament from Creampuff. This is extra special not only for its own beauty, but also for the beauty of its sender. Judy was also my secret Santa last year. She could have switched recipients, but she chose to keep me! Bless you Judy, and may the season and new year bring you peace and…
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Hi All
Hi all... Sending warm wishes and hugs... I have so much in my head... But after finishing my homework... I do not feel like typing... I talk alot... lol... Wanted to say hello...Hope all is well... Why do I have to have herceptin...uuuggghhh... All I can say is I will show up in as scheduled when the time comes. Final…
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informational
Being diagnosed with breast cancer is a life altering experience. Though your surgical and medical treatment may be over, the effects of having been diagnosed and treated may continue for some time. After treatment your body is different. You have lost part or all of your breast(s). You've undergone lymph node surgery. You…
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One Down Three To Go!
Helllooo Sisters! Had my first of four taxotere/cytoxin today and I'm doing surprisingly well :) Albeit alittle "air headed/loopy" maybe from the Anti-naus meds (Zofran and Decradon). Had so much energy started cleaning then decided to channel my energy into christmas shopping online instead. I'm sure I'll crash eventually…
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Good Onc. visit today!
I had a check up with the Onc. today and all was well. I go back in 3 months for mammogram. God Bless (((Hugs))) Janice
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Did you know that NED has a first cousin???? He is dancing with me!!!!
For our new ones here, we often refer to "dancing with NED" which means celebrating that there is No Evidence of Disease. We obviously love NED and share him happily and willingly with all of the Kindred Spirits. That having been said...I am not quite dancing with NED, but I had an awesome,faith-building, happy, reason to…
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short jokes
I dialed a number and got the following recording: "I am not available right now, but Thank you for caring enough to call. I am making some changes in my life. Please leave a message after the Beep. If I do not return your call, You are one of the changes." ************************************************** Man comes home,…
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good report about incision scar
Turns out the "lump" is really a final part of healing that my surgeon equated to a "shelf" of the tissues from each side coming together. It will always be there, but he suggested plastic surgery for the scar......I will think about it. Thank you for all of your prayers. After that I went for an oral surgery consult,…
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The Biggest Loser
The Biggest Loser tomorrow night (Tuesday, November 23) will join forces with the Ford Warriors in Pink. They will show that battle that takes inner strength, determination and commitment to beat breast cancer. I'm looking forward to watching it.
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port and metal detectors
Hi, I am flying to visit family over the Christmas period. I still have my port as I have many months of Herceptin left. After reading the posting by Rague about the poor man who had the urine bag and had to deal with TSA I was wondering if the port would set off the metal detector and if I need to carry the port card. I…
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Little Miss Isabella Grace Update
Hi everyone. I posted a recent picture of my beautiful granddaughter on my expressions page. She is 9 weeks old today and last week weighed 6 lbs. 7 lbs. Remember she was about 7 weeks early and weighed 3 lbs. 7 oz. when she was born. Everything seems to be good for now. Thanks for all your prayers and thanks again to…
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Another question!!
After chemo I felt ok until really yesterday. Yesterday and today I just feel out of my body. Dizziness of sorts. I can't take this feeling!!! I feel like I let my oldest daughter down yesterday for her 20th birthday! I had the first one last thurs. Is this normal? Will it go away??????????
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6 years ago, this week.....
The day after Thanksgiving, to be exact.... I was told those 3 words, and told I had about 6 months to live. "Get your affairs in order", "Say goodbye to your loved ones"...all of that.... Not only did I survive that first cancer (rectal) but, at 6 months, started treatment for the second (breast) that they had found to…
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Herceptin ladies (Finished)
After completing all Chemo/Herceptin, how many of you had your Onc "recommend" to keep it in? Did you keep it in or remove it anyway? My diagnosis was IDC, my Onc suggested I keep mine in for another 2 years! Does this mean he expects me to have a recurrence or is it just the norm for this type of BC? Cat
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Today is Skeezie's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR JUDY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Hoping your day is filled with all the things you love most and wishing you many more candles to come! ♥ Cat
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TSA are IDIOTS! (Spilled a urostomy bag)
I just saw an interview on TV with a man who was horribly abused by the TSA. He is a bladder cancer survivor and uses a uriostomy bag. He went through the radiation scanner - told them he had a medical device. He was pulled over for the groopy-feely assault. He told the man that he had the bag but the male had no clue…
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What A Great Time!
Yesterday I lucky enough to meet fellow survivor Jean Hayden. We met for dinner and had a really nice time. What a lovely lady and fellow warrior! Jean - hope you don't mind, but I posted our picture, it might take a while to come up! I look forward to meeting Jean again, and any others from the Baltimore/DC/MD area. We…
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Heckuva Engineer...
An engineer was crossing a road one day when a frog called out to him and said, "If you kiss me, I'll turn into a beautiful princess." He bent over, picked up the frog and put it in his pocket. The frog spoke up again and said, "If you kiss me and turn me back into a beautiful princess, I will stay with you for one week."…
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Tamoxifen, side effects and is it working?
I've noticed there are a few ladies who are having terrible se from Tamoxifen and are presuming it is working as this is what they have been told by their care providers. I'd just like to bring up a bit of information about this. I too had a terrible time with Tamoxifen and my se were getting worse all the time. At that…
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Herceptin
Tuesday I start Herceptin infusion what can expect to happen. Do you get sick / tired ?? Will I need to take time off? How did you feel after getting it? Hugs Judy
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Look out Sisters....we are being Spammed again! GRRRRRRRR
Heads up~ and I have already flagged a post. I wondered why a post of mine from March regarding Fess Parker was bumped up. No good reason at all. You will notice xxchenjiang or some such name. How dare the name CHEN be used in any incarnation, huh????? So, if you notice this name, it isn't a response~ it is dreaded Spam.…
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Nightgowns
Well sisters....I have read much about what surgery is like and tubes and whatall you have when you wake up so was wondering if there were any special fitted type gowns for this...? I'm not sure what to look for but I'm sure it has to be easy for the nurses taking care of you and to get in and out of when you are home....…
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memories
I wish Heaven had a phone, so I could hear your voice again. I thought of you today, but that was nothing new. I thought about you yesterday & days before that too. I think of you in silence & often speak your name. All I have are memories & your pictures in [frames].
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Wateru eyes
My eyes don't stop watering, nose is running. Don't use my glasses ... they seem to irritate the area around the nose and face where they sit. Anyone else have the watery eye problem?
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Turkey Take Out!!!
Finished my 4 rounds of A/C 4 weeks ago and just started my first week of my Taxol on Thurs. Started with leg, back and now all over pain! Please tell me I won't be like this for 12 weeks and I have to order my Thanksgiving dinner from the local supermarket!!!!
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question
I am a i year survivor and have completed surgeries, chemo, rads and diep flap reconstruction. A year ago my sister was diagnosed with stage 1 tumor and had a lumpectomy and radiation which she has completed. She has been on tamoxifen for about 6 months. At her regular check up this past week, her blood work was…
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Case Management Program
Friday received a call from my insurance company. A Nurse who said she was with their new program "Case Management" and acted as a facilitator/advocate for patients with Breast Cancer. She asked what I felt were some "invasive" questions concerning my treatment, the drugs, etc. Told her had no questions didn't need…