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This is TOO good to keep to myself!
Ladies, one of the worst side effects we all experience is anxiety. I myself had a bad case of it. Did not take any medication, maybe I should have in hindsight. But I found something better now. Meditation - don't worry no humming or chanting. I found this great DVD. And would you believe it- I actually fell asleep during…
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Hair Update...
So, how is your hair after chemo? I am 8 months post chemo and my hair is about 4 inches and curly...I love my new hair!
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Breast removal
Has anyone ever experience cancer coming into their other breast after removing one? Is it something more than likely to happen? Is it best to remove both breasts although the cancer was only in one? Also, has anyone experience the cancer spreading to the chest as well from the breast? How long is recoverey after surgery?
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mothers & daughters
My daughter is going through chemo now. She was diagnosed with Ductal Carcinoma Nov. 4th and after a lumpectomy found more cells she had a double mastectomy and immediate reconstruction. She has been through so much and I want to be strong for her through this journey. For me it is like deja vu as I am a survivor of…
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don't mean to be gross, but has anyone's tongue turned orange?
This started earlier in the year (last year), and no dental care or hygiene makes it go away. My surgeon suggested that somebody culture it, my oncologist says "oh its not too bad" and my primary care treated me for thrush just in case, but it wasn't. One doctor suggested a medication or vitamin doing this. S0, just…
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Lymphedema with breast seroma and leakage
After surgery and chemo, I developed axillary cording and lymphedema while having 7+ weeks of radiation. Also, two weeks into radiation I began to have leakage from my nipple which has constantly continued. The doctors say to be patient(completed radiation in mid-November), but I am wondering if anyone else has had this…
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I had the good fortune today of
meeting a sister in pink. I told her about this board and gave her my phone number and told her she must use them both. I told her she wouldn't have to post, but she really needs to meet all of you - there's no one else like the wonderful ladies (& gents) of this board! Many greatful hugs, Sue
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Know I'm Better
Ladies, I just wanted to let you know that you will know when you are better when your husband or significant other returns the kitchen to you and never sets foot near the stove again. Since Dec. my husband has turned over the kitchen to me and I think he was thrilled to do it. I know this was hard on him but just another…
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My new avatar-another Dutch adventure!
This is from a city named Utrecht, in The Netherlands. We visited 2 museums that day...one, my fav (I collect music boxes), is the music box museum "MUSEUM SPEELKLOK". It is housed in an old church, complete with the church organ and many beautiful dance organs. The other museum, the train museum "SPOORWEG MUSEUM", is the…
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Study re DCIS and radiation and tamoxifen
New study in the Lancet Oncology which shows benefits of radiation and tamoxifen with DCIS: Interpretation: This updated analysis confirms the long-term beneficial effect of radiotherapy and reports a benefit for tamoxifen in reducing local and contralateral new breast events for women with DCIS treated by complete local…
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Lunch
A good friend (high school classmate) had endo cancer the same time as me. We supported each other as she went through chemo for endo ca and me for breast cancer. Now that we're both back to our relatively normal selves, we thought it would be fun to have lunch with some of our other classmates (women only, of course).…
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Just got the pathology from my surgery...
So the chemo worked. There was no measurable tumor (1.2cm at ultrasound), but spots of cancerous cells found throughout the breast...typical of IBC. 14 lymph nodes removed, 12 positive...also typical of IBC. And margins were clear! So now it's on to radiation, the first consultation is set for this Friday. Thank you all…
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REVLON RUN AND WALK .. Los Angeles, May 7th, 2011 -- Saturday
Southern California - Sisters, while registering -- I notice that I had an option to do so - as an individual, or group. Are we registering as a group, if so, what is our group name ???? Registration is $35.00 per individual. Group names: Sassy Sisters from American Cancer Society - Southern California division Feisty…
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New Grandbaby... finally got to hold him.
This past weekend we had a visit from our granddaughter, Brittany and her husband Adrian, and her children, Olivia and Noah. Also our grandson, Drew, and his girlfriend joined us. It was fun to get to finally hold Noah....pictures just aren't the same as the actual little baby. I posted a new picture on my expressions page…
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trouble swallowing
Anyone else have that problem? It seems like the "flap" closes and won't let the food down. only certain foods....
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heartburn with Taxotere and Cytoxan
Wow. Okay, I guess I needed to stay up all night with excrutiating pain to finally begin posting. I have been reading posts and attempted to post, but lost nerve. I am 44 yrs old and was diagnosed in Nov 2010 with Ductal Carcinoma. I'll try to make this short. Anyway, I have an 11 yr old dtr and a 17yr old son and a…
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Why you chose reconstruction...or didn't
I am one chemo treatment away from finishing 8 rounds of neo-adjuvant therapy for a large tumor. THANK GOD!!! ...just had to get that in. I'm going to the surgeon 2 weeks after the last treatment to dicuss my options and I would like to have as much information as possible before I go. If you don't mind sharing your story…
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Tamoxifen and Skeletal Muscle Cramping
I'm at my wits end. Does anyone else have cramping in their neck, shoulders, upper back, torso, knees, and arms/hands as well as feet? My family doctor tried a change in my other meds in order to see if they were the culprits. No luck. My oncologist thinks there is no way that tamoxifen could cause this. She sent me to a…
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Is This Site Slow For Anyone Else Or Is It Just Me? lol
It seems lately, it just freezes up on me a lot, and, when it does work, it is so slowwwwwwwww. And, I just know that I will be double and triple posting 'cause I get so impatient waiting for my reply to load. lol Or, maybe that scary picture of that dude on the home page is doing something wacky to the site. lol Hoping it…
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Pelvic ultrasound with Tamoxifen
I was just wondering how soon after starting tamoxifen you had the first pelvic ultrasound? and how often they do them. I just forgot to ask when I went to Onc. last time.I go back the first part of March and have been on Tam. for 5 1/2 months. Just curious no problems. God Bless (((Hugs))) Janice
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Today is Cahjah75's Anniversary!
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY HAPPY ANNIVERSARY HAPPY ANNIVERSARY HAAAAPPPPPY ANNIVERSARY! May your day be filled with the love & joy you both shared on your wedding day! ♥ Cat
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Today is KayNYC's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR KAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Wishing you all the best on your special day & may all your dreams come true! ♥ Cat
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Today is KayNYC's Birthday!
oops..Double the wishes!
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*Something to make you smile*
My daughter was visiting with me today and shared this child parent moment. LANDON (4 YEAR OLD) is looking at his sisters teeth (she is 18 months) to see if any of her teeth are loose (not likely) when he notices she has missing teeth. He of course thinks they have fallen out. He excitedly tells him mom her teeth are…
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What are you having to eat on Super Bowl day?
What's on the menu? Megan
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I do not like Adriamycin or Neulasta
I just have to tell ya'll that I do NOT like adriamycin or the neulasta shot. I have never felt so bad in my life. I haven't been nauseaus, just extremely tired with body aches. Actually it's my forehead and the top of my head that hurts the worse. Oh and the acid reflux is horrible! I called my onc today and he prescribed…
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Shout out to Boppy_of_ 3
Thank you thank you for the birthday card...how very thoughtful you are...! And such a lovely surprise to open the mailbox and find a card from a "sister.". Again, thank you...you truly have a generous spirit! With affection, Nancy
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Who are we 'cheering' for - Steelers or Green Bay ???
My husband -- is taking the Steelers, myself .. Green Bay, someone new -- young and exciting! What am I going to do on the 7th of February ?/?? Football will be over -- and I may have to start living outside of my family room on Sunday's. Vicki Sam
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Just back from rads got good news!!!!!
I called ahead and made a appointment with my new rads Dr, before radiation today. We had a long talk. I told her all my problems and concerns. She reviewed the first Dr orders ( remember the idiot ) and changed things for me. I originally was having 28 rads and 5 boosters with bolases which means your skin gets 100%…
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WWP2 gene and cancer
Anybody seen/heard anything?