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Walks
I'm not going to be able to go to LA for the Revlon Walk 05/07 because our anniversary is 05/08 and I probably should be here and my husband doesn't walk across the street, let alone 5K. I really wanted to do the Revlon since it's for all women's cancers, not just breast cancer and I have this bias since I had both breast…
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Chemo first
I have triple negative breast cancer. My oncologist suggested chemo first then surgery. They did not do any tests to see if the cancer got smaller or is gone. Is this normal to do surgery without any tests to see how the cancer is? I finished my last chemo on March 3 and my surgery is scheduled for March 31.
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Breast cancer HER2+
I have infiltrating ductal carcinoma / er/pr negative her2+ positive had lumpectomy 3/15/2011 with clear margins & sentinel lymph node clear Have 1st apt with oncologist tomorrow but was told by my surgeon will I will need chemo/rad/herceptin. All I have read about herceptin scares me and everything I see on this site was…
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Thank you for Prayers from Ticky
Thank you for all your prayers, they meant more than you know.The doctor said I went through the Lumpectomy operation with flying colors. I am home now but feeling a little light headed and strange because the anesthesia is still not worn off. I understand it takes a couple of days for the anesthesia to wear off…
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Radiation and cancer(rant/concerns)
I read alot on this and the tests we get with radiation are high.ESP CT Scans. I had one last year and refused one this year but had to get new doctor to do something else.Kinda upsetting when doctors don't listen to us cancer patients.It is there way. The thing the doctor wanted to test me for was "If I had more kidney…
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Any American Idol Fans? Who are your Faves?
I think this is the best season EVER and love the judges. J-Lo so far gives constructive criticism, Steven just seems to enjoy all the singing. I have so many Faves: Scotty (country singer) Pia, Casey, James and Stefano. The talent seems to be far better than most of the stars of today. Ok I admit it I'm a reality junkie…
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"Uplift"
Just want to reccommend a book entitle "Uplift" to all. Mine was a gift but I found it on Amazon and purchased a couple copies for our local breast care alliance library. It is full of good comments, suggestions, and info from others who have gone down this road and was compiled by a someone who survived breast cancer…
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need website and correct info
I just received a long email from a friend which was forwarded to her by someone else ... Anyway it goes into detail about how lemon/lemon juice and cancer ... and part of it is: "It destroys the malignant cells in 12 cancers, including colon, breast, prostate, lung and pancreas ... The compounds of this tree showed 10,000…
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dilema
Hi all, I posted a while back about my anemia issues and bone and joint pain. MAfter treatment for anemia, my levels are back up, but I am still suffering from chronic fatigue and pain. I was on femara for 6 months which started the whole pain issue. I was then switched to tamoxifen. I feel slightly better, but am…
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Hints for first prosthesis and bra fitting after bilateral mastectomy
I am going to be getting prosthetic breasts and mastectomy bras at some point. I am not sure when because I still have lots of pain and syptoms from the nerve damage from the bilateral mastectomy w/snb on 1/11/11 (surgeon is treating me for this).I have been reading on different types of prosthesis (which I rarely plan on…
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Today is DC Timmons Birthday!
Best Wishes for a GREAT Birthday and many, many more to come! CELEBRATE! -Jenny
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Fat Transfer Reconstruction the 25th
Well, it is finally here. I have my fat transfer surgery tomorrow. They are going to use liposuction from my chin and my upper stomach area to get the fat to transfer. I am having a lift done on my remaining breast and then fat transfer on my masectomy side. It's at 7 a.m. so send positive vibes my way please. I am…
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Doc's are still stumped....
My doc called today to give me my results on all my tests. From the whole skin cancer scare... they still dont know whats wrong with me...thats a funny statements...cuz i can give them a list if they want a starting point...lol! She said most of my tests came back normal except my WBC is way below normal and im about 11…
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Mouthwashes that helps sore mouth>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
What kind of mouth washes and how often to help with sore and burning metal tasting mouth and any special kind of tooth paste???????
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I am a rad grad! Yipee!!
Did the last rad treatment this afternoon. To celebrate with the techs I turned their markings into a big Yipee!! on my chest. I am now officially done with active treatment!!! Yipee! Yipee!! Yipee!! And it just so happens that today was the ACS Daffodil Days, so I got bouquet of pretty yellow daffodils. It also just so…
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Tomorrow is my LAST chemo treatment
I'm soooo excited. I can't wait to have this behind me. I am looking forward to feeling better and getting my blonde hair back. On the other hand, I'm kind of depressed because I know what the next step in this ugly journey is and I just don't want to have that surgery. I don't want to loose my breast. I know that everyone…
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thank you so much!
Boy, what a busy day. I've been home from work for just about an hour and have already cleaned 2 litter boxes, fed 4 hungry cats, took the trash out, talked to my daughter, and did I mention...I added food and water in a NEW VASE to put my FLOWERS in. THANKS TO ALL OF YOU, it's another wonderful day. The flowers are going…
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Port removed and now feel lump under the incision
About 2 1/2 weeks ago I had my port removed, a week following the removal after the steri strips came off I discovered a lump under my incision. The lump feels more round with some protrusions and I was wondering if any of you who have had thier port removed also have a lump under their incision.
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Anyone experience "jerking" of the body?
2 1/2 weeks out of my first treatment, I started having jerking of a leg, arm, finger when I went to bed. Did anyone else experience this sensation? Is it muscle spasms? I thought it was Paxil and quit taking it, but the jerking continues. Thanks for any advice.
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Happy Birthday to you today Lisa/Moopy!
I know you are far away in Heaven Lisa, but, you are always in all of our hearts! Your favorite dancing lil kitty, ♥ Noel
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Moopy's pheasant released
Moopy's pheasant was released this morning about dawn (it's cloudy so not sure if was exactly as the sun broke the horizon but it was close and a light soft snow was falling). Perhaps I should explain why I chose to release a phesant hen instead of doing balloons as others are. It has been many years since I've released a…
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Junk Swap
Since the first box was WAY too heavy, I ended up mailing two! They are on their way up North as of this morning. They said 7-10 days, but I'm figuring on Saturday or possibly Monday. Enjoy! ♥ Cat
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Facial Hair
Lost all my hair on the head, legs, "down there", lashes and brows. Now the hair on the legs is back, did my first shave; my brows are returning and the hair on the head is very slowly growing. Have "facial hair" along the sides of face by the end of ear lobes to chin growing. Anyone have a problem with "facial hair" and…
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Today is Fauxma's Birthday!
Wishing you a special day - filled with gentle peace and love all around. -Jenny
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Planning Session for Rads Friday
Hey You Guys, You know I made it through Chemo with your help. Now I'm on to the next phase of my journey: rads! This Friday I have my planning session. Thanks to all you wonderful folks, I know exactly what to expect and what to do! I thought I would be scared out of my mind, but guess what? I am not. I feel that has to…
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Can't wait for chemo!
O.K. everyone....here I go...today is the big day and I am looking forward to it! My chemo of taxotere and Cytoxan starts. My body and mind are prepared and ready with positive thoughts to send me on this journey. My family and friends are my support group....and they are ready too. I had a lumpectomy in Jan. stage 2 with…
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PRAYER REQUEST
I am having surgery on my left breast today. Please pray that all goes well. Thanks, Ticky
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Being new
I am so glad I found this site, I look forward to being able to turn here with questions and a little moral support. Other sites I had found were a lott about just dying not surviving. Im sorry we had to come together for cancer but its good to be together. Thank you.
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Helpppp so much going on with my port
I have been sleeping in my recliner for four days tonight I tried to lay down in bed oh my gosh big mistake the port was pulling in my chest to my neck and my neck isn't looking to good it isn't hurting it just seems to be irritated how long will it be so I can sleep on my side or in my bed i am so frustrated.. please help…
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I am scared
Hi, I was first diagnosed at 27 I had a bilateral mastectomy and was told by then Dr that all was clear and not to worry.(stupid me) Now here I am at 35 and my cancer is back my current Dr. wasen't thinking cancer so he wouldn't check for it. after much pushing by me me he finally checked. My breast cancer is back and has…