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Heatherbelle you were asking about bras...
Hi there! I just had my nips done on 11/11/2010. I am wearing a smooth, lightly padded bra from Lane Bryant (can't remember the name of it & I'm @ work so I really cant take it off to see the label,Lol.). You can order on line and they have some pretty colors. I wore them before bc and have been able to wear them still.…
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Hello Leese!!
Leese Just checking in to see how Monday went!! Let me know!! I am hear for you!!! Carlie
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Tomorrow
Tomorrow is my 6 month oncology visit. It is an hour and a half drive and I'm going by myself, so I'm inviting my friends here to come along. Thanks for your support! xoxoxox Lynn
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OMG I feel so insensitive now!!
Tonight at a restaurant, my long-time friend of 20 years, broke down and cried and cried! He is always so logical, almost stoic, and rarely laughs. Everything is methodical, scientific. I had no idea that me discussing my BC situation had such an effect on him. Honestly, I didn't know he even cared that much. What…
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New to breast cancer
I am from the colon cancer board as that is where my own focus and health have been for almost 3 years. It is my older sister who has breast cancer. She was dx'd in Aug, went through 2 out of 4 rounds of chemo, had a double mastectomy in Dec and is now half way through radiation treatment. It is the reaction she had to the…
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Two Biopsies in one day same breast - help!
I am getting a stereotactic and core breast biopsy tomorrow. Which is worse? Any pain involved? I have a LOW tollerance for pain. My mom passed away of BC at the age of 55. I am 43 and scared to death of the biopsies
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Where do I go from here?
Hi, I am new to this and trying to get better. Finished CAT chemo three weeks today. Lost friends, car, and who knows what else. Ankles swollen, finger and toes numb and tingling. Glad to be finish chemo, but when does it get better?
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Tell me about the inflammation due to chemo (Miriam, or anyone)
Miriam, you mentioned you had inflammation due to chemo, on another post. I've never heard of this. What do you do about it, or take for it? I also have the same problem. It is painful. My dr. has sent me thru tests to find out what is causing it. They have me somewhat concerned. Thank you for the info.
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Update on my onc visit
Unfortunately, my tumor markers were both up from last visit. My onc is scheduling PET and bone scans to stay on top of things. I will see him back in a couple of weeks or so. The good news is that I felt amazingly calm knowing that the Kindred Spirits were with me. What a difference support makes! Hopefully, this is just…
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Let me start over...
My first post was so depressing that i didnt want to be such a bummer...even fighting depression i can still try and be happy soooo I want to start over... HI EVERYONE...I HAVE MISSED YOU ...im happy to see so many familiar faces and new ones too! I do have some good news...i got my health insurance back and i have started…
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googd news
I had my lumpectomy surgery last Wednesday. My oncology surgeon called last night to tell me the margins were clear and the lymph nodes were negative for cancer. Sigh of relief!! No additional surgery needed. Next step is finding an oncologist.
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Did anyone here decide not to do reconstruction?
I have been considering an option recommended to me by my breast surgeon and by the "second opinion" specialist. They are suggesting for several reasons that I consider a double mastectomy. Depending on the results of an upcoming diagnostic mamogram and ultrasound, I may be forced to make my decision fairly quickly. I was…
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My Valentine Gift "NED"
Received the info yesterday from my follow up mammo done Last Tuesday 2/8/11. It said the area of concern is NOT cancer. So as many of you told me last August it is scar tissue. I've been waiting since last August to say it "NED". I'm both happy and tearful, but these tears are tears of joy. That info could have arrived…
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I can't stand being fat
I've piled on 30+ pounds since diagnosis/treatment 3 years ago and it keeps coming. I haven't seem to been able to stick with any exercise: just a week or two and that's it. My eating isn't so bad, so I know I need exercise. I have developed terrible self-image and am totally disgusted with myself. I can't stand the look…
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Post Bilateral Mastectomy (no reconstruction) Body Image
I was on breastcancer.org reading a thread about a woman who, like me, was expecting to be flat chested with scars post bilateral mastectomy, but ended up with small amounts of tissue, looking like small breasts, even though they aren't true breasts.I have that and in addition, I am uneven. I was not prepared for this.I…
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Radiation schedule
Hi, Had my first 6 rads on schedule. Then last Thursday and Friday the radiation machine was broken. Went yesterday and it broke again, so I missed again! Does anyone know if schedule interuptions like this are a problem? I haven't gotten any answer from the techs. Thanks!
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Today is New2me's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR KELLY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! You are very special & you deserve the best. Wishing you a day/year filled with love & happiness! ♥ Cat
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Hi everyone!!!
I know its been awhile since ive posted but its been a little rough for me lately. I believe over the past few months i have been slipping in and out of a depression and DUH it just took me awhile to realize it. I wouldnt go any where, do anything, talk to anyone for weeks at a time. Then id get out a few times in between…
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Hot Flashes - relief product question
I've recently started getting hot flashes ( mostly at night ) - normally pulling off the covers works and they only seem to last for about 15 minutes. I've been doing some poking around and found a product called Cool Flash. Has anyone used it? If so, did it work well ? Thanks! sue
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My Valentine day 5 years ago...
I just wanted to share with my sisters that exactly 5 years ago today, I had my last Chemo treatment. It's surreal to have had that particular day filled with love and romance as my "anniversary" date. Valentine's day has a whole new meaning for me now. It's day by day. I am ever so grateful for each day as it comes and…
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side effects from lymph node removal
just wanted to know if anybody has tenderness from having lymph nodes removed but not under your arm.I'm real sore everyday i cant hardly reach out in front of me w/o experencing pain.Surgeon & oncologist says that its from surgery it doesnt go away.Anything that i do i can feel it very uncomfortable.
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Deciding to take tomoxefin or not
My daughter just turned 24 and has breast cancer. She was very lucky. They got it all. Not in Lymph nodes, stage 1. She has 14 more radiation treatments and has just decided not to take the tomoxefin when she is done. She is tired, sore and depressed. She wants it all to be over with. She took it briefly before radiation…
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Is anyone on Xeloda?
My doc is planning to put me on Xeloda. I want to find out more info about this.
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Cypress Cynthia .. Good luck, Sister in PINK .. 2/15 .. appointment .. We are boarding the bus .. m
Ok .. I'm behind the wheel ... Yahoo, oopsy, I don't have a Class C license .. oh well, I'm driving anyways! Picking up many ... many sisters along the way. Holding your hand .. my very special and dear, friend! Twisted Sister - Vicki Sam
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Ayse .. Still holding your hand .. how did it go today?
Hoping and praying all went well. Still holding your hand, dear friend! Vicki Sam
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All clear, and ready to 'Live my Life' ... or so I am told!
Everything went well, even tho I was anxious .. My new girls, Barbie and Bambi were introduced to the entire Oncology Ward. The girls made their grand entrance into Oncology today .. As Regina was busy examining me, my doctor came in, neglecting to close the door. Meanwhile, many patients along with loved one .. walked by…
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port related blood clot
Been receiving chemo since Oct. and I have swelling in my neck area on the side of the Port and Doctor say's it's probably blood clot. Did ultrasound but didn't find it. Now my arm the side the port is on is swelling. Not the side of my lumpectomy. Now they don't know why my arm is swelling. I am on blood thinners now.…
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Tomorrow is Graduation Day for rads.
I get to ring the bell tomorrow. I feel like 28 treatments went by pretty fast. The worst part was coping with bad weather. I finally got some burn last Thursday and peeled a bit under my arm. All is well as long as I continue to put the cream on. I will meet with rads onc in one month. I see my med onc in March also. I…
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second recon (nip and tuck) - questions
Hi there, I finally made an appointment with my PS and will see him next week. I had DIEP flap on the left side only over a year ago and my PS wouldn't consider the final 'nip and tuck' surgery for at least 3 months after radiation. Well here I am 3 months out. Anyway I am having the nipple put on the left and my right…
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Its Been a Year
Yeah it has been a year since I recieved that phone call at work telling me that the biopsy confirmed that it is cancer. To celebrate my one year I had a mammogram and saw my oncologist. The mammogram was the first one I have had since all this began and the results at the breast center were all that is seen is surgical…