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Eating Crow????????
Recently, I made several posts about severe muscle cramping throughout my body, which I attributed to tamoxifen. My oncologist says there is no way that tamoxifen is causing my problems. So, she wants me to see a rheumatologist. Maybe it's not the tamoxifen. If it isn't, I'll be relieved to find out what it is so I can do…
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KARI09 ... Biopsy today, How you doing ???
Kari, we are pulling, praying and sending out positive vibes to you. Please update us when you can. Strength, Courage and Peace. Vicki Sam
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MaMaG .. Please post if you can, we are worried and want to make sure you are alright.
Continued prayers for you, and your family. Please post when possible. We are here for you. Strength, Courage and Peace. Vicki Sam
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What do you all think?
There seems to be an increase in recurrences, mets, losses, etc in the past couple of months and we also have had several sisters that we have not heard from in quite some time that were dealing with recurrences and mets also. I know that some of us have exchanged phone numbers, addresses and personal emails. It is one of…
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CHENHEART -- Keeping you in good thoughts and prayers .. Friday, at 1:45 p.m. PST ....
I will be there with you, front and center holding your hand :D .. I may even start singing a Leon Russell tune, just for you! Love, Hugs, Strength ... I wish for you, my dear Kindered Spirit! Your Twisted Sister, Vicki Sam
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Caught between two valid different view points on tamoxifen
I recently had a double mastectomy with SNB. i had DCIS. path report comes back, of course, cancer is clear. as a side note, i was on hormones for abnormal periods with pain, blood clots,severe fatigue,etc. oncologist reccomends ovary removal. the oncologist said that there is no need for tamoxifen since all my milk ducts…
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I wanna go topless!!
Ok here is the scoop...Chemo done 12/6, Lumpectomy done 1/6. Hair is at the fuzzy stage and it is getting more and more uncomfortable to where the wig and the hats just make me too darn hot!! I am a teacher so I know I need to keep a professional look; however, I am getting more and more uncomfortable and want to just work…
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breast cancer
I'm in the very beginning stage of diagnosing a lump found in right breast. I'm dealing with other health issues (bulging discs/neuropathy in feet/cornea issues); this one more problem with my body I feel like giving up and letting whatever is found take its course with no treatment. Anyone felt like this?
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anyone here NOT-----
A co-worker (not cancer patient) asked me if I knew of anyone who has chosen to not have treatments and / or not take post surgery meds!!!? Another co worker and I went through same surgery same exact time-I do not think she is on meds. Just curious now that I was asked about it!
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Anybody getting headaches from Arimidex?
First of all, I never, ever get headaches. I started Arimidex quite a while ago--6 months, I think. So far, it's been okay for me. However, for the past couple of weeks--I've been getting frontal/occipital headaches. I live in Phoenix, so it's not the cold weather, or weather fronts coming through. Anyone? Hugs, Renee
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kind of embarassing to ask on here
Has anyone had bleeding- after many years of no period?(almost 4 yrs) I had Lumpectomy almost 3 yrs ago, 8 wks radiation and 18 mths tamoxifen-2 ultrasounds followed by D & C (last one 5 wks ago) I was a bit alarmed-went to gyno monday -he dindt' seem overly concerned-did some tests & I should be getting a call back today…
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my mom's biopsy results
my mom's results came back as 2 out of the three spots were IDC. We are seeing a surgeon today to discuss a bilateral Mastectomy. She is in good spirits, and trusting God for the outcome. Thank you for praying. Mary
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Today is Pitt's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR PITT HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Wishing you all the best today & throughout the year! ♥ Cat
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I met two Florida sisters
On the last day of my vacation I had dinner with two wonderful sisters, Shy Violet and Natly AKA Cheryl and Sandy. we talked and talked and as Sandy said before the waitress came by 4 times asking us for our order! these ladies are lovely,and we had a great time. I posted some pics on my expressions page (thanks to my…
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stopping in to say hello
I seem to be feeling better, spent a few days sleeping unitil 12pm, I feel like a teenager!!! (not really). I am just wondering if the snow will ever stop! it is crazy, you cannot open the door. I live in Philadelphia and we are being hammered. I am saddened by the news on the board and i am hoping for good outcomes for…
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I've been wondering how JoJo is doing
She came back to post after Christmas but said she might be losing her insurance. I'm wondering if she is having issues getting her PT for her arm. Just wanted her to know I'm thinking about her. Char
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How are you doing Meena with your new chemo treatment? Please check in with us!
Knowing you were starting a new chemo, and, not seeing you on the board lately, I was hoping you were doing ok with the chemo. Let us know please. Hugs, Kylez
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Light a candle tonight
Let's all light a candle this evening for all our ailing sisters. The news is upsetting but we can pray and we can in unison light a candle. I will light mine at 8 pm this evening EST. Hope u all will join me.
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Biopsy causing cancer to spread faster?????
Hi all, I was just reading about how biopsy actually could cause cancer (otherwise slow process) to metastasize and spread faster to other parts of organism... Any thoughts / experience on this? I am just researching my options and learning more about biopsy and all the other terminologies... Thanks, B.
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I really, really, no REALLY hate to have to post this, but that's what we're here for, isn't it??? :
You know that horrid rollercoaster we get on? The one with no seatbelt, oil on the tracks and it's starting to rain? I am back on it...GRRRRRR I found a lump yestrday AM while showering..left lower armpit. I called my Dr who advised me to go in for labs this morning, which I did. I was supposed to have a PET scan in…
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I talked with Momma G & her husband Ü
I pm'd her since she has the cancer in her spinal fluid like me to call or emal with any questions, she emailed back asking me to call her today, I did. She was unable to talk has almost totally lost her voice! I spoke with her husband for a few minutes and asked him to keep us posted he said he would. Lets all say a…
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Physical Trainer Tomorrow/Now Yesterday
Tomorrow morning I'm starting with a Physical Trainer out at the Base Gym. I've seen a list of her credentials and spent quite a while on the phone with her and seems it's going to be good - will know more tomorrow. I could go up to Ft. Meade with a Physical Therapist but it's 35 miles each way and they have a much more…
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Has anyone heard anything from Lorrie/Balentine?
I really miss her and her spiritual posts and pray she is doing well. Hugs, Angie
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What to wear while waiting to get prothesis
Hi all, I will probably be going in the next couple of weeks for my prothesis, but looking for suggestions on what to wear while waiting. I am not sure I am healed enough from surgery to wear a bra yet. I have been wearing button down shirts where I pinned a piece of quilt batting to cover the surgical area. Does anyone…
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Good luck Thursday Mama G!
I read where you are going to Moffitt Thursday morning and I wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Good luck, Kylez
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Local recurrance - mastectomy and resonstruction options
Hi all. Well... where to start... I was first diagnosed with stage IIB (2.1cm), ER/PR+, Her2Neu-, invasive ductal cancer in 1998. I had a lumpectomy with ax node disection, followed by AC chemo, radiation, and five years of Tamoxifen. I have had a couple of scares with microcalcifications over the years, but have basically…
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10 husbands and still a virgin? I apologize if you are an attorney, but, this is a good HA HA
10 Husbands, Still a Virgin A lawyer married a woman who had previously divorced ten husbands. On their wedding night, she told her new husband, "Please be gentle, I'm still a virgin." "What?" said the puzzled groom. "How can that be if you've been married ten times?" "Well, Husband #1 was a sales representative: he kept…
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cute little chuckle for the day
When Love Fades... Last night I was sitting on the sofa watching TV when I heard my wife's voice from the kitchen "What would you like for dinner my Love?... Chicken, beef or fish?" I said, "Thank you, I'll have chicken." She replied "You're having soup, ****. I was talking to the cat."
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Recurrance in reconstructed breast
This post is in reply to a request from New Flower to relate my experience with a recurrance in my reconstructed breast. I was diagnosed in January 2001 with DCIS, stage 0-1 in my right breast, age 37. I felt a lump and went to my doctor. My doctor said I was too young for BC and should wait until I was 40 for a mammo.…
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Tamoxifen Dosage 10 or 20 mgs?
Is anyone on 10 mg of tamoxifen rather than 20 mg? If so, did it help to reduce the severity and/or frequency of side effects? I may want to consider asking my onc about reducing my dosage once the vacation from the tamoxifen, which my onc gave me, is over because of severe muscle cramping. Thanks. Hugs, Marilynn