Breast Cancer
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Great Day
I was in bed this morning and got a phone call from a Sacramento number that I didn't recognize. It was my brother who moved to Tuscon a few years back but kept his CA cell. He was almost to Salt Lake City and he would pick me up for lunch with his wife, both whom I not only love, but like! They are on their way to…
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Cell phones
Here we go again.Cell phones can cause cancer.I was looking on my Yahoo home page.It was the headlines.They are doing more research.The info was alot and can't remember it all but now I am back to not wanting to use my cell as often.I do once in awhile to my sister and then I do it when I call out of state people. I have…
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bone scan results...all clear!
Yipee!! My doc likes the word remission...and that works just fine for me. Now the next step is to get ready to go back to work in July. Thank you again for all the support. I just don't have the words to adequately express how much it means to me. Happy Hugs, Linda
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Two Kindred Spirits need the Magic Pink Bus and our Prayers for appointments on Wednesday and Thursd
Roll out the magic bus again in support of our kindred spirits. Enamei for surgery on June 1st and mwallace 1325 on Thursday for checkup. Hugs to all. Donna
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I've been lurking alot lately
I've been lurking alot lately, and please know that you're all in my prayers. I hate to ask but Thursday morning is another 6 month check with my MO. Kinda nervous, so prayers would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. marge
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TRIPLE NEGATIVE CARCINOMA
I AM FAIRLY NEW WITH THIS.............. I HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH INVASIVE DUCTAL CARCINOMA (TRIPLE NEG. )STAGE 2-3 ON MARCH/31/11 COULD ANYONE ADD ANYTHING I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE DIFFERENCE IN THIS TYPE VERSES THE POSITIVE (HER2)AND NEGATIVE ?? THIS IS WHAT I FOUND..............ANY REAL EXPERIENCE OUT THERE FOR ME?…
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Today is Beetle25's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR BEETLE HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! May your special day be filled with all the things you love most! ♥ Cat
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cluster of microcalcifications BIRAD 4c
Hi, On Wednesday my diagnostic mammogram findings were a clustered coarse heterogeneous and fine plemorphic calcifications. There is also a second cluster of fine, linear, branching calcifications, both in approximately the same area of my right breat. Calcifications measure 15mm. My ultrasound demonstrated a simple cyst.…
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Roseaca.....Uggh!
Hi everyone! Just wanted to pop in and let everyone know that it turns out my butterfly rash was diagnosed as Roseaca. Although I am glad it was not anything more serious, I am not a happy camper of another chronic disease to contend with. If anyone has ANY suggestions or ways to cover it up or has delt with this, I would…
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Tanning and Tamoxafin...Danger, Will Robinson, Danger!
Just wanted to remind my Tamoxafin friends to load up on the sun screen if you're on Tamox. I forgot last weekend, sat out reading my Kindle for 1.5 hours. Got the worst sunburn I've ever had. Pre cancer, it would take me 6 hours to just get pink! Since I plan on spending my lunch hours at the beach (another plus to this…
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www.rapunzelproject.com
Anybody hear about this treatment.? I just found out about it after my treatment ended and hair started to grow back. Maybe I would of tried it.WWW.Rapunzelprodject.com or on facbook.Kenraprofessionalrapunzelprodject
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TRAM Flap Breast Reconstruction
Hi Ladies. This is an amazing live surgical video of the TRAM Flap Breast Reconstruction procedure. I'm not squeamish myself and find medical videos quite fascinating. For any of you considering this surgery and want more than info in a pamphlet I highly recommend watching this video - it's less than 8 minutes long. Let me…
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Jessiesmom1
I tried to reply to your message but couldn't. If you want to, send another with contact info. I am a Kaiser member (and employee) so all my treatment is at the new hospital on Lawrence. Cindy
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Today is Kim59's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR KIM HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! May each candle on your cake become a wish that comes true! ♥ Cat
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Cancer Cells Accelerate Aging, Inflammation--new research
Very interesting research re cancer and inflammation. I have, in recent past, read about the connection between cancer and inflammation. Because of it, Danny and I are trying to eat/drink more foods that lower inflammation. This research is showing that cells that are inflamed release substances that fuel our cancer, so…
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New to this Board...
Hello Ladies... I am a poster from the Uterine Board... My close friend was diagnosed with Breast Cancer on Friday. No idea of what type or staging as of yet. She has her surgical consult tomorrow. I am going with her and want to go as prepared as possible for her. Can anyone of you please share questions I should ask…
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National Cancer Survivor’s Day
National Cancer Survivor's Day is June 5, 2011. Ticky
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Mastectomy June 1st - So Scared!
Hello ladies. I'm having a unilateral mastectomy on Wednesday, June 1st. I found out almost three weeks ago and in that time to now I've had my emotional ups and downs. Just when I think I'm doing o.k. and can face this strong the emotions and fear creep up and take hold. I'm scared and my husband is too. This will be my…
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As a mom, something definitely went wrong....
I was diagnosed today with yet another kidney infection! My 27 yr old daughter happened to call and share her "bad" weekend, and then I added mine has been kind of bad, too. I told her about my 101+ fever, and my new 10 day antibiotic, etc. Exactly 3 hours later she called and invited me to drive 90 minutes tomorrow and…
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mammograms after a bilateral mastectomy, anyone?
I have been doing some research and would like to know if anyone else is having mammograms or breast MRIs after having had bilateral mastectomy, with implant reconstruction. I have saline implants and my surgeon wants me to get mammograms, but I refuse. I am a four year breast cancer survivor and have had 2 breast MRIs…
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Femara question?
I just got my perscription filled and would like to know what time do most of you ladies on famara take it morning/night? MollyZ
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reoccarance of TNBC
My wife had Triple nagitive breast cancer in left breast got surgery done in Dec 2010 followed by Chemo 4ACand 4Taxo completed 3weeks back and getting prepared for radiation. Now we got pet-ct done and found a soft tissue nodule opposite to anterior end of 5th rib. Is it reoccurance Can radiation be enough.
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Shaved head still itchy
I waited a day or two to shave my head as I did not have a hair razor. Despite having shaved my head it still itchs. How long can I expect this to last? Is there a product to use to reduce itching? I used baby shampoo on my head figuring it is mild. I am hoping th itching will let up soon.
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Psychological effects of chemo?
I am wondering 3 things. I realize everyone is different but I guess I am asking in general. 1. Is the following psych response normal or should I talk with my nurse or doctor? 2. Do these feelings go away, or are they here to stay forever? 3. Can I get past these things while I am still in chemo? If so, how? What seems to…
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check out this link...........
http://www.the3day.org/site/TR?px=1425123&pg=personal&fr_id=1622&et=r_Z_SApaX3Hmy_cr3w3nug..&s_tafId=470143 One of my friends did this for me :) how cool!!!!
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Glad this week is almost over!
It's been a very stressful and tiring week. My mother was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday and my mother-in-law was admitted on Thursday. Same hospital, just different wings. So we spent the last couple days walking back and forth through the hospital. My mother is still in, but my mother-in-law was discharged last…
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Pregnancy after chemo
Ok ladies, I know that this is a question for my doctors, but I would like any insight you guys have. I am 30 years old and will be starting TAC soon, I will find out have many rounds on Tues. My questions is if any of you were able to or know anyone who was able to have children after chemo. I have 1 daughter who is 2,…
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medical bills,found hospital program to cut costs dramatically
Remember when was asking about how you pay your medical bills? Well, I was told to see if the hospital I received my surgeries at offered any services to help with that part of the expenses. I had 1 procedure and 2 surgeries w/i 3 weeks and the bills for that alone added up. Well, on the bottom of my bill was a number to…
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Praise Report... Pathology Report... ;0)
Pink Sisters... First and Foremost Thanks So Much for your Prayers, Support and Presence last week during my surgery. All is Going Great!!!. I met with the surgeon yesterday, who informed me they found No Cancer in the nodes removed or in the Breast tissue. The Chemo basically eradicated the Cancer. I'm Elated!!! Prasie…
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Today is BethinAz's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR BETH 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