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made a decision
Thank you ladies for all the advice. I have made a decision. I am going to fight this with both barrels. never have been a quitter and I am not going to start now. Yes you are all right this is worth fighting for I have kids I want to see grow up and how would they feel knowing mom gave up and did not fight to see them…
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Just need to unload!
I have been a member for a couple of years and participated as much as I could, but never really said much about myself. Hope you will jjust let me unload for a few moments and then I know I will walk away renewed. Diagnosed with IBC late 2008. 8 rounds of chemo, followed by lumpectomy and the radiation. All going well…
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just received diagnosis
I found out today that a lump that was removed last week which was very vascular and nothing to worry about, turned out to be an invasive and In Situ Ductal Carcinoma at 1.5 cm. I'm still in shock...my doctor was in shock and my husband (who is dealing with his mother's cancer situation in Europe)is worried beyond belief.…
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Surgery date July 7 and feeling weird! How does it feel to not have a breast?
Hi: I'm almost done with chemo, thank God! The last one is tomorrow. Then on to surgery! Right breast scheduled to come off July 7. I just got a prescription today for a prothesis from my oncologist. I'm now looking at the fake breasts that I can order through TLC and feeling so weird about the whole thing. How will it be…
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We need a mascot named NED
I think we need some good looking guy or a cute dog named NED to show up here with a cool picture every once in a while. It just might make some of us smile and giggle a little...
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Comparing hot flashes with tamoxifan to surgical hysterectomy
Hello All. Has anyone had a hysterectomy after taking tamoxifan? I am currently on tamoxifan and have been for about 6 weeks...I now may need a hysterectomy and since my breast cancer was estrogen positive, I won't be able to take estrogen. Just wondering if the symptoms will be really worse after the hysterectomy. So far,…
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Man faked cancer
I am so angry right now! A man in the town next to mine faked having cancer ( I don't know what type yet). The people of the town had a car show to raise thousands of dollars for him and then they found out that he faked this disease. The police in every town are looking for him. I want to go to the police station when…
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Please Help: Question About Knee and Hip pains after Chemo
Hi sisters-- Hope you're all doing well. I am trying to help my friend, who was also dignosed with bc last year - stage 2a. She finished chemo last February. She had 4 AC/4 Taxol treatments, and had a mastectomy. She is now experiencing pain in her hips, which comes and goes. Her knees hurt when she bends. She is not…
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Hi Everyone!
Haven't been on here in a while, I do try to read as much as I can. I Have been trying to get on with my life and get back to normal as much as Possible. I am almost to the end of my treatment Whew!! It has been a long year.. My mother is still in bad shape she no longer can get out of bed and her mind is gone now from the…
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Those with FlexiTouch MLD
Have you had a "blow out" with one of the garments? My upper body part has had what I'd call a 'blow out'. 3 of the sections are now 1 for about 1/3 - 1/2 of the length. It blows up and sort of looks like a small 'football' and is hard - never releases pressure. I have a call into the manufacturer but it'll be tomorrow…
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Thank you, thank you, thank you....
Hello Ladies. My mastectomy surgery went well yesterday. I went into the operating room feeling at peace thanks to all of you! Thank you all for your prayers, words and thoughts of encouragement, and for all the positive energy! I felt surrounded by so much love and support. Thank you so much. I'm home now and going to…
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Wig funny
So, I found a couple of wigs that are human hair and didn't cost a huge amount of money, I justified what they did cost since my insurance covered my prosth. and 3 bras. My stylist has colored them to be as close to my hair as she can and they do look good, if I do say so myself. I have had numerous compliments on my "new…
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~~ What Have You Learned In Your Journey With Bc? ~~
Being diagnosed and going thru all of the treatments with bc, I know we have all learned something. So, would you like to share what you have learned? ♠♣ Susie ♠♣
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Still dancin' with NED
Thank you ladies for the pink bus ride to the MO this morning. It was comforting to hear the rumble from the parking lot (and I don't mean the bus engine). Everything is good (what a relief). He's hoping that in a few years I'll be "considered" cured; but suggested that I try going back on the anastrozole. So I'm gonna be…
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Today is NewFlower's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR OLGA HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! May your special day be filled with all the things you love most and the coming year with all your wishes coming true! ♥ Cat
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Taxol/Herceptin ??
I just finished the AC chemo combo last week. Today I go for my muga test to see how it measures to the first one. My question to anyone out there is this. I am scheduled to have the Taxol/Herceptin combo every week for 12 weeks. Last week my MO suggested IF I wanted to I could have it once every 3 weeks. I am unsure if…
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Low heart rate after second TC chemo - woke up with a pulse of 49! Anyone experience this?
Hi everyone! Feel nervous after waking up on my day after chemo with a pulse of 49. After the first chemo my heart rate instead went up to 100 bpm, but I do believe that was a few days after chemo. Did not check my own pulse for the first couple of days. When my pulse was high my MO attributed it to a sedentary life style…
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So if travel plans and handling my mom's estate weren't enough.....more....
I just closed a condominium for my daughter yesterday!!!! We have been looking for 2 years, and this one had a huge price reduce 2 weeks ago. We put in an offer, and I now have the keys!!!!!! LOTS to do, but we have a month before we switch countries, so it should be time enough to get her moved in and settled. And, my…
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Disability.....questions
I am a SPED teacher, out for summer...weehoo. Through all this I have worked full time, protected myself through FMLA, have great insurance (health/life) and my intent is to return to work in August, although requested to go to a part time position and was denied. I could take a short term disability upon returning if the…
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Carkris, Hippiechick and Mass. Gals
Hope all our Massachusettes sisters are ok after all those tornadoes that hit this evening. Please let us know how you gals are doing. Prayers for all the tornado victims.
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Update on Bjmom1
Hello Everybody, It been along time since I was on line a lot of things happen some good and bad. First let me start out with the good. I just came back from disney world this was on my bucket list to see my 5 year old son have fun at disney. So that was my high light so far. Next the bad news my bone cancer ave gotten…
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I am on the path to firing my oncologist!!!!
I am one step closer to having a new oncologist!!! I called the office of the Dr a friend recommended and asked if he was accepting new pts for a 2nd opinion..YES! The RN took some cursory info from me, and asked why I wanted to have another opinion. I said that though it is true that my oncologist has kept me alive, which…
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Race for the Cure this weekend in Seattle!
I am so excited to walk in the Race for the Cure this weekend! I dedicate this walk to all of you on the network! I was diagnosed last July and looking forward to being a 1 year survivor! To all of you beginning this journey...I will be thinking of you this weekend when I am with thousands of other "Breast Friends"! This…
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Low blood pressure after treatment and numbness in all my fingers
Hi Sisters, I had my treatment on Tuesday and I am taking taxotere, carbiplatin and herceptin and for the first time (2nd session and #3 treatment out of 5) my blood pressure was very low. They gave me fluid through my IV after treatment and it brought it up some but was still low when I left to go home. Due to the…
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TDM1 clinical trial....anybody tried it?
Going to start it in July.....anybody out there doing it? Wondered about the side effects and how you are doing?
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Suvivorship Anniversary
Today, June 1st, is my 2nd Survivorship Anniversary! I can't believe the saga that is cancer started two years ago. It seems so long ago, but I am glad to be on the other end. No looking back, I continue to move forward-come what may. My best to those who are in battle with the beast and my regards to those who are no…
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estrogen information please
back 15 years ago I had a hysterectomy at age 28 and put on estrogen. I have been on it ever since. Now with the breast cancer I can no longer get a script from my doctors. Do any of you have any advice for going through the oncoming hot flashes? I hate the fact that the decision isn't mine to make. I should be able to…
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1st chemo treatment on Tues
Well, I saw my MO for the 1st time yesterday and he is awesome. He was informative and took time to answer all of our (DH and I) questions. He was very understanding with my concerns, especially with the child bearing issues. He has me taking 4 cycles (1 every 3 weeks) of T/C followed by years of Tamoxifen. I had my port…
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Just one word....NED
Just returned home from having my six month mammogram, and they really put me through it this time. After review, there are no signs of the cancer...three years out. Just wanted to share....excuse me, as I have a dance partner calling. Hugs, Judy
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Looking for a tasty, healthy, megavitamin smoothie recipe
One thing I have decided as I head into this continuing chapter of my treatment is to eat BETTER! I can not believe that with all the meds I put in my body that my nutrition isn't better but today is a NEW DAY! Someone told me that Vemma is really good but you can only buy it through Amway. I am trying to cut back on sugar…