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Prayers Please
Hello sisters, My mother is going in for a bone scan tomorrow and a pet scan next wednsday! She is a survivor of Bc for 22 years, and two years ago the cancer came back in the plura of her lungs and she has been managing it with different meds, however lately she has had pain in her back and is feeling more tired than…
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Going in again after lumpectomy
I just met with my surgeon for a post-op appt. I had a lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy last Monday. Although the good news is that my lymph nodes were clean, he wants to go back in and get clearer margins. I know this is common from my reading on this site but I am so annoyed right now. Basically he said he got all the…
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When does chemo brain "go away"
Finished chemo Sept 2 this year. I still feel like the dullest knife in the drawer. It gets old. Plus the eyes are still a bit fuzzy off and on. This can't be the new normal for me, can it???? I told the kids a long time ago that when my mind goes, to put a pillow over my head. Is it time for the pillow? Cindy
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Questions to ask Doctor
I was diagnosed with BC last friday. On the 22nd I see a BC specialist and other than what stage is it and what are my chances, what are some questions I need to ask? I figured all my sisters here have had this first appointment and could help me with this list of questions.... Thanks Chef Rox
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I enjoyed my night out
I enjoyed my night out at the theather. Had fun made new friends dealt with the surguen that did my mastecomy. Showed him I am still alive. I will be also going to a hockey game yikes. Got many complets on my wig they thought it was nauiral.
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Well enough to get 'normal' sick....lol!
So, I have been down for the count for the last 4 days from bronchitis. YIKES!!! I feel like every time I cough, I'm bring up a lung!!!! For me, I've been lucky to be healthy (well all the small stuff...lol...not the big stuff like cancer) for all of my life, and so this has got me down on the couch! I went to the doctor…
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Marines 911
I was thinking about you and your family and wondering how you are all doing. Kay,
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Today is Tat2Granny's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY T2G HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Happy Fabulous 56th! Hope your day is filled with all the things you love most! Haven't heard from you in a while, Please check-in if you see this! We miss you & hope all is well! ♥ Cat
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Tamoxefin Cost
I get my tamoxefin through CVS Pharmacy Health Savings Pass. It's a drug program where you get generic drugs as low as $9.99. A 90 day supply cost me $24.99. It cost $10.00 per year to join but well worth it. I also get my bladder drugs through them again 90 day supply for $9.99. Go to CVS.com for more info. Sher p.s.…
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Anyone taking Toremifene ?
Good Morning to you all.I've had a Lumpectomy and 33 Rads for IDC, IIA and now been informed by my Onc. that I'm not able to take Tamoxifen, results from the CYP2D6 test. So he is recommending Toremifene(Fareston). My question is has anyone taken this med? I'm just really confused as to which route to take after reading…
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A question about chemo
I have a question. I have read that some people only get one drug for chemo. I get Carboplatin, Trastuzumab (Herceptin) and Docetaxel (Taxotere) one after the other each time I go in for chemo. I am wondering if this is "normal" or if other people out there get multiple drugs each time they go in for chemo...
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Chatting
OK Pink Sisters.....geez I have done ig enefits for Susan G. Koman.... OK....does anyone want to organize an actual chat? CSN has the chatroom but rarely anyone in there. It would be cool if we could pick a day and time so we can chat live with each other. We could even pick a base topic for each one. I learn so much…
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the cancer aftermath
I am really having a difficult time right now. I am one year out of chemo this month. I had a huge surgery after chemo (tram flap), last December, and have had severe neck pain ever since. I was told its a type of arthritis. I'm 51 now, and thought I'd eventually get my old "stuff" back, but it's not happening. I see my…
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Despair.
I am a 25 year old daughter of a strong woman who is currently battling staqe 4 breast cancer which has metastasized to her bones and liver. She was diagnosed two years ago and during the last two years her marriage of 32 years has fallen apart. We found out my dad was cheating on her and basically sucking her dry…
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hand carry ultrasound results??
It seems like bad news approaching --- I had to hand deliver my films to the oncologist even though he didn't order it, and I had no appt.
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What next????
Last December, (before I was diagnosed with breast cancer in February) I was having severe pains in my lower left stomach. My doctor said it was probably a kidney infection or an maybe a kidney stone. She gave me an antibiotic. When I went for my pre-op before my lumpectomy, she had me re-do the urine test again. I also…
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HEADING TO MOFFITT CANCER CENTER ON WED.
I should have done this immediately upon diagnosis. I just figured I was the one who was going to beat it with overkill! This is for a consultation, so I have to think of a bunch of question.... any advice?
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Onco RN just called
nodes are negative and margins are clear!!! Crying happy tears and thanking God!!
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Radiation cancellations getting old
I started radation November 1. My protocol is a total of 21 treatments, 16 full breast, 5 boosters. Right after I started I realized that Thanksgiving is this month and is a holiday for the university hospital where I receive treatments (both Thursday and Friday). I asked the radiation oncologist about this and was assured…
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Need Prayers
A girlfriend of my niece, a girl who was in her bridal party is in the hospital. She is 28 years old and has had a stroke. She had trained for and ran the NYC Marathon last Sunday and on on Thursday her cartoid artery burst and a blood clot lodged in her brain stem. She was in a medically induced coma but fought it and…
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HaHa ! Monday - I think we may all new a little humor, today.
Sorry in advance to our 'Warrior - Men' here on our site :-D Always remember these six important rules when asking a man to do something: ====================== Make sure your man is conscious. Crash the hard drive on his computer, or line the bird cage with the sports section. Be brief! Limit your nagging harangue to two,…
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New cancer drug has great potential for bone mets
I know this is long but it is great news! ~~Connie~~ Novel Cancer Drug Has Potential, University of Arizona Study Reports Monthly injections of the drug in breast cancer patients whose disease had spread to the bone helped reduce pain and prevent complications with less toxicity than current treatments. By Sara Hammond,…
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cancer med help other aliment?
I have had U.C. (ulcertive colitis) for about 18 yrs...it was at it's all time worst during surgery and radiation. Shortly after taking Tamoxifen it is almost non-existent I am happy to say! Just wondering if anyone else has had different medical issue better going through treatments?
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So I bought my ornament....
When is everyone who's participating in the ornament exchange going to send theirs out? Patti
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Sore feet...help
I am a newbie to this site. My dx was Stage 1B invasive ductal carcinoma, high grade, triple negative. After a stereotactic biopsy, I've had 2 lumpectomies (in order to get clean margins) the second was on 8/5/10. I've had 3 of 6 chemo treatments (T-C followed up by a nulasta shot). I will also have 33 radiation treatments…
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Cost of drugs
How are all of you handling the cost of these cancer drugs? I rememer the cost whenmy son was sick and I took a second mortgage to help with things. My insulin co-pay alone is $30. each time I get it filled. I never dreamed there would e so many couragious and wonderful women here to offer prayers and help. Thank you…
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Should I have my port removed?
I was just reading through the "Picc or port" thread & it got me to thinking. My Onc told me, when he made the remission statement to me, that I could have my port removed in a month if I wanted to. He said I could have my plastic surgeon remove it at my exchange surgery. I'm planning on having it removed. It's unsightly,…
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last day treatment depression
Hi All....Thanks for answering my questions about radiation burn. I appreciate all the comments! New question...My last day of treatment is tomorrow and I'm feeling a little depressed. I know I should be really happy because I have been looking forward to this day for months, but a part of me isn't. Has anyone else…
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second primary diagnosis
I was wondering if anyone has been diagnosed with a second primary diagnosis of breast cancer. I just had a biopsy of some calcification in the opposite breast from the original breast cancer. I was told by the doctor that if it is cancer, it is not a metastasis. What type of treatment am I looking at if it is cancer. Has…
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Fortune Cookie
I had Chinese food at the mall while shopping with Katherine today. My fortune was, "Keep on charging the enemy so long as there is life." It gave me goosebumps! I am putting it up on my fridge to remind me to keep fighting, no matter what! Keep on fighting fellow warriors!