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feeling so much better on 1/2 steriods! be your own best advocate!
Hi all: I wanted to share in case this could help someone else - I;m in my 8th week of 12 weeks of Taxol and had been getting 10 mg of steriods (decadron or something like that in the drip).I was SO hungry and very charged up, waking up at 5 am every morning, lots of energy but like a caffeine buzz all the time. Gained…
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OT - Last WWI Veteran dies
The last surviving WWI Veteran passed away today at 110 years old. He had lied about age to enlist at 16. Thank you for your service Sir and may you dwell in peace forever! Susan Did some research and need to add - He is the last American. There is a man who was born in 1901 and was in the Royal Navy - he moved to…
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beyond pissed.......nipple tattooing
So, double mastectomy with implants in January 2009. Everything was going perfect with insurance. I now decided that I would like to complete the process by doing the tattooing. Found someone in my area (Milwaukee, WI) that does it, but she charges $350.00 per. She requires that I pay her and then submit it to my insurance…
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Please include me with your thoughts tomorrow.
Well, here I go again with my six month visit with the oncologist. Just need you all to keep me in your thoughts tomorrow....hopefully will have questions answered, and possibly be reassured with a couple of scans (bone scan, and CAT scan). This is so routine, but still scary. Thanks, Hugs to all, Judy
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Nutrition
Anyone have some good recepies that cover good nutrition during chemo? I sure would appreciate some guidance. Thanks
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When did you go "topless"?
Yesterday I went to an indoor "flea market" and since I figured I wouldn't see anyone I knew, I decided (with coaxing of my sister, brother-in-law and hubby) to go "bare headed". Now my hair has been coming in nicely for about 7 weeks and is maybe 3/4 inch long--mostly white with some darker brown patches. As I'm shopping…
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"Junk Swap" ... Contact Rague
Hi everyone. I know Rague has posted about the "junk swap" she's arranging ... and I don't know how many of you have emailed her with your contact information ... and wanting to join in ... BUT ... I did ... and let me tell you ... it's the greatest excuse to go from room to room ... open a few drawers, cabinets etc ...…
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MetastatiC breast cancer
Great to find this website! Hello every one, I have been looking through many site and I found this web site seem very interesting so I decided to share my story. A friend of mine have been diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer. She had her mastectomy a few month ago, however her cancer is back and is spreading…
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Having Followup Mamo on Tuesday
When I had my first mamo after finishing chemo and rads last Sept, I was scheduled for a followup mamo on left breast only in 6 months. Times up. Gonna get that done on Tuesday. I joined Weight Watcher's online on the 9th of Feb. I have lost 6 pounds in 2 1/2 weeks. The new points+ plan seems to be working for me. Pretty…
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Lymphodema
any one else with this problem after chemo and radiation? i have posted a pic of my arm wrap on my expressions page. i have therapy 4 times a week and they rewrap it each time.
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Chemo Brain
Hi there, I am an 'almost' 5 year survivor of Stage 2 breast cancer. I have chemo brain, some days it's much worse than others. Other days I'm almost normal. I was wondering if anyone knew why some days are worse than others. My brother, who is a lot older than me and 'considered' to be very intellegent recently accused me…
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Dr. Rosenfeld - hot flashes and cholesterol
Was sort of watching TV this morning when Dr. Rosenfeld was on. He said 2 things that were sort of interesting. One was about a study that said that the earlier you have hot flashes after starting menopause the better - less likely to have heart problems. (Wonder where that puts me - have never had hot flashes either when…
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I think I am in danger of becoming permanently attached to the couch
Seriously, I have absolutely no drive or ambition. Just totally drained. My onc appt is Thursday and I requested labs prior to, so that we would have results then. I'm not worried about bc returning (right now), just wonder about thyroid (rads), electolyes, depression. I have Effexor, but never started it. I just want to…
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~Let's Wish Cypress Cynthia Good Luck Tomorrow For Her Doctor's Appointment ~ Praying For Good Resu
Tomorrow you see your oncologist for your results Cynthia, and, I want you to know that I will be praying for good results! Hugs, Kylez
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Couldn't resist this little plaque
While I was in Kohl's, I passed a display of plaques, and this one jumped right out at me, so I bought it, but I want to share it with you. Maybe you've heard it before. "Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain.' I think we have all learned to dance in the rain, don't you?…
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Relationships and marriage before and after the diagnosis
I have been wondering about how a breast cancer diagnosis changes a marriage or a significant relationship. For example, my sister was thinking about leaving her husband the year before she was diagnosed with stage IV Breast Cancer. After the diagnosis of advanced cancer, she reported her marriage is "perfect". Something…
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lifting after tram flap surgery
I am having a single mastectomy and tram flap surgery in 2 weeks. I am concerned about lifting after the tram flap surgery. I know for several weeks I will be limited but what about 6 months down the road? Will I be able to lift my grandchildren?
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Milk- Bad for breast cancer?
Hi everyone, As most of all of you- I read a lot... just about everything I can get my hands on about Breast Cancer. My mom was diagnosed in Jan. 2011. Milk- there seems to be 2 school of thoughts. A few articles say dairy is not good for you and can increase breast canncer symtoms or diagnoses. A side effect of removing…
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cant= Sleep- on TAXOL
Hi Everyone, My mom just completed week 3 of a 12 week TAxol treatment- before surgery. She cant sleep. Any remedies for isnomnia? Especially if you have to work.... Thanks Everyone, The daughter
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If you had to do it again - would you choose Neulesta or low WBCs? Feels like doctor is making me ch
I met with my oncologist last week who said she "could" give me Neulesta if I "wanted it" but, due to bone pain, hassles of getting extra shots and expense, she had not been planning to. I;ve done 8 weeks of 12 of Taxol so far with no drop in WBCs, but my next round of FEC all three drugs are very likely to drop my white…
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I'm sicker then a dog.................can I take Nyquil?
I can't breathe through my nose, the worst sore throat ever and I can't quit coughing. I'm miserable. Can I take Nyquil while on Tamoxifen? TIA
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Checking BP after bilateral masectomy
My friend who had the bilateral masectomy 2 weeks ago asked me about taking her BP. She only had nodes rempved on the side with the tumor. Is it ok for her to take her blood pressure on the other arm or not? I know I was told not to use my left arm for BP which was the side I had lumpectomy I was unsure so I came to the…
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Gabapentin
Ok, so I had my node biopsy on Thursday...I was feeling better, my pain is almost gone...only bad when I move...lol. Anyway, the dr had given me Gabapentin (prescription) and tylenol 3...I'm not using the tylenol anymore, but I don't know if I'm supposed to stay on the Gabapentin...apparently it's for nerve pain...which I…
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Survivor Exercise
I just started a "survivor exercise" program at my clinic. It's wonderful - a 12 week program. My physical therapist wanted me to do this to help with several things - one of the main things being range of motion on my mastectomy/alnd side without making my lymphedema worse. Also, I'm on Arimidex, and exercise should help…
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does anyone else repeat themselves in a conversation?
I didn't realize it, but apparently I have been doing that!! My daughters tell me. I am only 56 and worry about alzheimers, or is it chemo brain, stress, ??? My oncol says not to worry, I am fine. But, I don't want to sound like a babbling idiot.
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Prayers for my friend, please..
Asking for a prayer for my best friend...she's been fighting a lethal form of brain cancer for over two years and the end is nearing...she's 52...two kids, wonderful husband..asking for prayers for her and prayers for strength for her family.. Thank you and peace be with you, Nancy
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Clean away cat spray? (off topic)
A cat sprayed one of the truck seats and OMG does it ever smell just awful. Anybody have this happen? What did you use to clean it away? I'd sure appreciate help on this one please!
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"Look Good - Feel Better"
Just realized I haven't seen anything about this program here for a while and there are a lot of new menbers so thought I's bring it up - again. It is a program through the ACS that teaches women going through Chemo 'tricks' with doing makeup during that time. They also give you a bag of 'goodies' - makeup - name brands.…
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Be careful what you post on the internet
I do work for my doctor. One of my assignments is to search the internet for his name to be sure that information is correct, such as name of practice, address, phone etc. This week i searching away and found a posting that went back to a pool party that he gave in the summer of 2003. The posting contained many, many…
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Do you have children?
Was wondering if most women with breast cancer have kids or if it's the other way around? =) I don't. (oh wow, i just previewed the post and the date/time is: December 31, 1969 - 4:00pm !!!)