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Breast Cancer and TNF blockers
I am a two time breast cancer survivor (2003 and 2010) facing a difficult decision. In 2008 I was diagnosed with a rare and particularly aggressive form of rheumatoid arthritis, Palindromic Rheumatism that persists today. Unlike regular RA, this one does not cause joint damage but the attacks are more frequent and more…
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Sausageoll says Thank You!!
When we arrived home today, my husband picked up the mail. He was a little suspicious when he found the box from a secret santa!!! I kept him going for a little while. It was the most beautiful pink ,glittery star or flower with a silver middle. I didn't want ti to get lost on the tree, so I have hung it on the front door…
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I WANT OUT
I am not depressed. But I am tired of it all. I belong to support groups and I talk with a therapist concerning my cancer issues. I do take an anti-depressant (Effexor) in order to control my anxiety because my oncologist does not want to prescribe Ativan to me. The way she put it is that Ativan works to calm at the moment…
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WOW! I received a beautiful package today!
THANK YOU Katz77, for making a not very good day GREAT! I received my ornament today, along with other goodies! My ornament is BEAUTIFUL! Hand painted glass ball, pale yellow with pink and darker yellow flowers, ( sorry my thumb isn't very green, not sure what kind they are) painted across it. I LOVE IT!! I also received a…
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Zometa and Boniva and dental work
When I asked my dentist if I need any dental work to done before starting these drugs (Zometa or Boniva), she was confused and said that as long as I do not have cavities and have my regular 6-months cleaning , I am fine. Could you please explain what kind of dental work needs to be done before starting Zometa or Boniva.…
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SoCal Sisters, Hoping the Winter Storm Will Not Affect You
As my friend Cat has written, there's always something happening in California. Hearing about the coming winter storm, I wanted to wish you and your families--and property--a safe and warm week.
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Posted pics of ornaments!
Thank you cookie for the lovely ornaments! One says 'peace' on the ornament and the other is 'love'. Plus a third ornament. You got to see, I just can't describe! A lovely card also with a note inside that says: "Friendship isn't always easily described. The Eskimos, they say have a hundred different words for snow.…
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Gotta Love Govt.(not bc related but almost funny)
Hi, Shen all else fails the government can be counted on for a good laugh. My almost 18 yr. old has been audited by the IRS. They are saying he sold stocks but didn't report it on his last yrs. taxes. He would have been 17yrs. old. Now my son is frugal but not to that extent. I just love it. You gotta love them. Now I'm…
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Eyes Still watering
Thanks to everyone who gave me advise as to what to use for these watery eyes of mine. Problem is they don't stop even with the eyedrops. Have used Visine now bought Genteal. Does anyone else have the "faucet" eyes? People look at me in stores or when out because it is so noticeable. Now "bags" are forming under my eyes…
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I hate the beast, December bad news, and falling on the ice....mad and tears....
I was at a computer client's office yesterday that I have literally not seen in 2 years. It is a family owned business, and, right after my first fight with the beast (rectal), the older sister lost her battle with anal cancer...she was 37. The family held together, and we have been more than just client/consultant…
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Today is Bakerette's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR BAKER HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! May all your dreams & wishes come true today & throughout the year! ♥ Cat
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Today is DianeLou's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR DIANE HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Wishing you miles of smiles today & throughout the year! ♥ Cat
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What Is Offensive? we are just sharing in the hopes of helping others.
A certain person took offense to my sharing 'TC' my protocol on the discussion board and my sharing what I was told with others. I told others I was taking the 'TC' combo - was happy with it - and felt it was the best way to go. It does not make me a "quasi-oncologist" when I share what I was told or what I think, nor am I…
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How will be breast mascetomy
Hi guys My mom is already done with 3 cycles of chemo,next year on jan 2nd she is undergoing right breast surgery how painfull it,wat will be the duration of the surgery
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Alternative therapies for breast cancer
I've been observing the posts for a couple of weeks now, and do appreciate everyone's participation. However, I've not seen anything about therapies other than radiation and various chemo therapies. I have this one site I'm going to begin to read: http://www.cancure.org/choiceoftherapy.htm I'd love to hear from individuals…
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I posted some pictures of my ornaments
I posted pictures of my ornaments on my expression page for all who would like to see. I tried to change the one that comes up when I post things but it didn't work. I can't get rid of the Christmas Cactus one. Hugs, Georgia
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Scared, relieved and feeling guilty
As you all know, my sister and I have been caregivers to our parents since mid-August when Dad was dx'd with lung cancer. Mom is end stage COPD. My sis does it weekdays and me, weekends. She was just dx'd with atrial fibrillation (sp) and is still waiting for help for an MRI of breast (no insurance). I just got off the…
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you are NOT going to believe this one!
another drama filled day at the cancer center. arrived for radiation, got changed and went to the waiting area. after a few minutes one of the technicians comes in and apologizes profusely. the machine is down. would i mind coming back after my pet scan. like i have a choice in the matter. go to have pet scan done. go back…
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Suzie 09
I just had to had to tell you how much I enjoy looking at your adorable blue eyed cat! Where did you ever find him? Hugs, Wanda
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~~~~~This Is Your HO HO HO HA HA HA For Christmas~~~~~
A cat died and went to Heaven. God met her at the gates and said, "You have been a good cat all these years. Anything you want is yours for the asking." The cat thought for a minute and then said, "All my life I lived on a farm and slept on hard wooden floors. I would like a real fluffy pillow to sleep on." God said, "Say…
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I'm ending this year with...
I'm ending this year with a BANG! Dec. 2009 I had a left mastectomy with an expander placed. (Stage II IDC). In Jan. 2010 I had a port placed. At the end of Jan. began 6 rounds of aggressive chemo (TAC). Lost all hair in Feb. 2010. Finished chemo May 2010. Started rads June 2010. Finished 5 1/2 weeks of rads in July.…
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eyebrpws
Does everyone lose their eyebrows when having Chemo? Mine have thinned out but are still here so far. Eyelashes are almost all gone. Hair is gone.
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OFF TOPIC: Office holiday parties, anyone?
Our office holiday party is today, and it's truly one of Dante's levels of hell....hours upon hours of forced socialization and meaningless, because-we're-supposed-to rituals. Anyone else have a hellish office holiday party to endure this season? Any words of advice? I know I'll be escaping back to my computer as often as…
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STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS
HEY EVERYONE ITS BEEN AWHILE SINCE I HAVE BEEN POSTING UP AND UPDATING ABOUT MY MOTHERS JOURNEY WITH HER BREAST CANCER... WELL LETS START TO SAY THAT MY MOTHERS PORT GOT INFECTED BEFORE HER LAST CHEMO SESSION SO HE WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL AND HAD TO HAVE EMERGENCY SURGERY BECAUSE SHE HAD HIGH FEVERS AND CHILLS, SHE SPENT…
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update on me
well this has been quite the week! cancelled/rescheduled all appointments at the cancer center yesterday and tried to just chill. it helped to a certain degree, physically i do feel a little better. i did have an angel come to my house a couple of days ago and brought me all kinds of yummy foods - so i am sure that…
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My mother is suffering from Locally advanced Breast cancer
hi guys my mother is suffering from stage 3 breast cancer im very much scared for her as i dont have father and she is the only source for my life i dont have a supporting family as my mother is staying with mybrother and my SIL is illtreating her very badly i am away from my mother as i am working somewhere else,and im…
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My ornament came today!
Well I should say 3 plus. There are 3 seperate glittery golden words: Hope, Joy and Peace which I immediately placed on my tree. And as if that wasn't enough there was also a beautiful red and green Christmas apron with an embroidered ornament with the word Hope underneath. Thank you soooo much Double Whammy I couldn't…
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Arimidex, Femara,etc.
Can someone tell me what all these different drugs treat? I am triple negative so I do not get any of these. I know that Tamoxofin is for women who are ER positive, and Herceptin is for those who are Her2 positive, but I don't know what all the other drugs are for. Can you please help me understand all of the options? And…
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while I love the attention...
Does anyone ever feel that people are "extra" nice to you, or buy you a gift that in 20 years never have.........is it me, because I wonder if they do because they think I won't be here for the next birthday or holdiay, etc.
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Avastin being pulled by FDA
My best friend was given Avastin every week for 4 months. She was diagnosed March 2009 with Stage IV bc metastisized to her bone in 9 different places. (age 39) She was off the study for 9 months before it recurred. This was the headline today on FOX news. With everything she has been through, I feel this information is…