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Ideopathic Uticaria?
August 25 is my 1 year anniversary of my last chemo! Woo Hoo!!! I finished Herceptin in August. Since then I have fought itchy skin off and on. I never know when it will hit or what part of my body (mainly arms, legs, neck, sometimes tummy). It gets unbearable. The docs have prescribed Vistaril (an antihistamine) but I am…
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27hrs to
Well this weekend I knew would e hard. I was diagnosed with C 9 days ago. In 27 hrs I'll set down with the ONC to find out how bad and what will need done. Yesterday I cried and stayed in bed all day. Today I awoke with some energy and starte clening and doing laundry and my parents are coming for pizza and footall this…
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Today is Debbie1162's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR DEBBIE HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Wishing you all the best today & throughout the year! ♥ Cat
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I received my ornament!
I received mine today!!! Have not joined in this before...but what fun. My first Christmas card, my first present and my first ornament all in one shot. I have hung it on a door knob for now, but it gives me a smille every time I walk by. I love it...thankyou to my secret santa and thank you Chen for making all this…
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Scared?
Do you ever stop being scared? I am in my second year as a bc survivor and still feel scared about what might be going on in my body. It frightens me to read about people who have had reoccurences or multiple cancers, as if the very act of reading the words will somehow make it happen to me. Do you ever stop?
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Pain at port site after several months
Hello, I was looking around out here to see if I could find anyone else who experienced this because, of course, it is a Saturday night at 11:20 - not a convenient time to call a doc or nurse. I had my port removed several months ago. It was not a horrible experience; local and a great nurse who kept me occupied while I…
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Like morning sickness?
First chemo was Thursday and haven't really had any issues other than off and on nausea. Nothing bad but some food smells don't go over so great. Never had morning sickness but this is how I'd imagine it...I know this is only the first one but I hope it's all that happens!
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Thickening of uterus
I have been told to keep on top of thickening (due to tamoxifen) Last year i had internal ultrasound (not sure if official name) after a year yes I had thinkening-then had D & C..all ok...went to oncolgist friday said I should have this done -ultra sound every 6mths..I assumed once a year... Anyhow get this test? 2 x…
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A quote to share
I saw this quote this morning and thought I would share it: Good friends are like angels, you don't have to see them to know they are there. This is how I feel about all of my sisters here. Hugs, Georgia
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Anyone have any good (easy) appetizer recipies?
I am not known for my great cooking skills. Last appetizer I made was little smokies in BBQ sauce. Something that possibly doesn't need to be warmed, maybe. Thanksgiving at my daughter-in-law's mom's house. And she's a dynamite cook. Thanks,Cindy
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still feel like c***!
I had a Muga scan and I passed, in other words it is over 50%, the magic #, My pet scan showed improvement, so why don't I feel better, wah, wah, wah! I am so tired, i feel like any type of activity is so much effort, just walking up the stairs. I do feel some pressure on my chest, have been taking it easy, and taking pain…
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Would you do it again?
I don't know my diagnosis yet but I am considering at age 58 and what my life is like that maybe I may not want to play God and just live out what time I have left. Are there any of you that have thought, just maybe after all you have had to go through that you may not have done it had you known? Would it be so wrong to…
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Chemo "foggy" brain
Treatments make my thinking "foggy". Hate that. Can't seem to focus or make any important decisions when feeling like this. Make a list of things that need to get done before the next treatment, do everything necessary on "good days" before. Really don't like the "spacy" feeling. Anyone else have this problem? Is this what…
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Heart Break
I was diagnosed in January, had mastectomy with immediate reconstruction. Four rounds of chemo. Boyfriend was ok with it all through but on occasion would be mean and tell me when I was down that I should not be down because I only had my breast cut off. Five days before more reconstructive surgery he breaks up with me.…
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;( scalp hurts
i finished chemo on august 11. my hair made a feeble attempt at coming back, about 1/4 inch on the sides above ears - very full here; about the same on the back of my head, but the top of the head is very sparse - can see my scalp - but hair here is about 1/2 inch. the past several days i noticed that my scalp really…
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Nipple x 3
Hi All, Sorry I've been MIA...well Lefty didn't take again. She fell over flat just like last time. Bummer. Bad Nip! Bad Nip! I'm going to try it again in January but if that one doesn't take I may start discusstions about a skin graft instead. I have a feeling the muscle spasms I'm continuing to have on the left side due…
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Short term memory?? Ha!
Just thought I'd share a little humor this morning... woke up with a little "extra energy" so thought I'd do a little cleaning. Sweep the floor, dusted, blah, blah, took a break to check the computer and looked out the window to see this YUK stuff on it, so thought, maybe it's time to clean that... but have to pee first,…
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Thank you for the ornament!
Actually I don't know who I am thanking yet for it says do not open until the holidays. For someone who makes a game out of finding her Christmas gifts before the actual day this is extremely difficult (my husband does not like this game :-) - but I will do it. Thank you to my ornament angel ahead of time!
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Life Insurance after Breast Cancer
Has anyone tried to get life insurance after having Breast Cancer? It is open enrollment time for benefits at my work and options for Life Insurance are offered. Because my company is changing insurers, for this year only, a set amount of life insurance is guranteed without a medical history being required. If you want…
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aspirin and breast cancer
My onc and I discussed this today I plan on taking an aspirin per day, you may want to ask yours Aspirin Intake and Survival After Breast Cancer Medical Writer: William Yarnall, RPh, CCP Expert Faculty: Lisa A. Carey, MD, ScM Clinical Insights • Aspirin use post-breast cancer diagnosis may prolong life and reduce the risk…
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First day of partial breast radiation
complete. I went to meet with the RO today for a simulation and was supposed to start radiation on Monday. After a CT and a couple of Xrays were taken the RO came in and told me the mammosite looked great and asked if I was available to start treatment today since I'd have to come back later in the afternoon. I was…
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Chemo and Eating Healthy (Seriously??)
How can one possibly eat healthy as recommended? The only thing I can taste is really salty foods. I've been eating lots of chips. I may not die of cancer but I sure will die of a stroke! This is ridiculous! I eat constantly in the hopes I'll find something I can taste. Some days I can taste food better than others. But…
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TSA: "Let me see the prosthesis."
I want as much as anybody to be safe from crazy bombers but this has to change! They get NO training on dealing with breast prostheses? ? ! ~~Connie~~ By Suzanne Choney msnbc.com msnbc.com 2010-11-19T22:31:32 A longtime Charlotte, N.C., flight attendant and cancer survivor told a local television station that she was…
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Blood from nipples
I just got news from a young friend who had a lab test done on the bloody fluid coming from her nipple. They can tell from the fluid that it is cancer. We are panic stricken waiting for more info. Can anyone tell me anything about this sort of breast cancer?
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50 warm fuzzies
I have now made 50 blankets! Yay! I gave 20 to the Infusion Center at the hospital today. They were very appreciative and will begin to give them out in December. If they start to go too quickly, I will make more. It has been a lot of fun.
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blood in urine????
I had my first chemo yesterday and I know I will see some reddish/pink in my urine from the adriamyacin (sp) but I think that this may be blood as its somewhat chunky?? TMI, I know. Anyone have this?
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Question on antidepressants
So many of us are taking something - Just got Effexor, and I'm a bit afraid of how I'll feel. If I'll have side effects, should I drive, how long before it 'kicks in', etc. What is your experience? Sue
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2010 Can't Get Over Soon Enough!
What a year! I can't wait for it to be over. I went to a urologist today, because my last few urine samples have had small amounts of blood in them. I have to have another ultrasound next week. Then on December 20 I have to have cystoscopy. They wanted to do it on December 1st, but that is my exchange surgery. Hard to…
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I know I've seen it just can't remember what post
For scarfs hats etc...hopefully inexpensive! What are some of the sites you all used? I had my first of 8 chemo rounds yesterday so the hunt is really on now for head coverage!!
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BethinAz How are you?
Hoping you are doing well have not heard from you in a while or seen you on board. God Bless (((Hugs))) Janice