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RAD Update
I asked my radiation therapist yesterday about when I might begin to see a skin reaction to the radiation. She told me that typically by the 6th treatment or so, basically by mid-week next week. Well, so much for the middle of next week... yesterday evening my chest, neck, shoulder and upper back of my shoulder began to…
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"Scars remind of us where we've been & the lessons we've learned; they don't determine what is in ou
A friend posted this quote on facebook, and I liked it enough to share here. I don't know who to credit tho... Hugs, Linda
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a setback in "personalized" cancer treatments
Here's an article from the New York Times... http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/08/health/research/08genes.html
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just completed my 2nd week back to work after 6 wks sick leave
New location, new boss and coworkers but just greatful to have a job-it feels good to be back in the work force! (2nd day back I had to call in to take my teen to ER and she was admitted-so slept at hospital and then went right to work so all is good) Denise
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Have you missed me???? I have missed all of you!!!
Hello, my Kindred Spirits!!! So much has been going on in my little corner of the universe~ wish that most of it was good...I apologize for not posting regularly~ seems like foerver since I have been on the boards. A BRIEF re-cap of just the last 2 weeks or so...I continue to fight a respiratory "somthing" of unknown…
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They're playing my song--Get over here, NED!
After waiting a week, I received a letter from the breast center where I had my mammo, ultrasound and MRI which said, "the results of your recent breast imaging study are normal!!!" I have a follow-up appointment with my surgeon next week in which I will bring the films for his review. Needless to say: Hip, Hip Horray and…
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Am I in menopause? 29 years old on Cytoxan.
Hi everyone, I just realized that my, primarily nightly, sweating might be hot flashes. I am on cytoxan/taxotere and have been told there is a 20% risk this will put me in permanent menopause. Do you think this is what is happening to me? I have a vague memory of reading about "temporary menopause" caused by chemotherapy.…
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Surgery is over!
Yesterday i had my surgery to correct my fallen boob...im so glad i dont have to throw it over my shoulder to keep me from tripping over it anymore...LOL! The surgery went well but i was in the recovery room for about 4 hours waiting for them to control my pain...i was pretty out of it but when your in pain like that you…
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Pinkflutterby/Libby You've been MIA, praying for you!
How are you Libby? How is your chemo going? Has anyone heard from her as to how she is? Hugs and prayers, Lex
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Lat dorsi surgery...muscle contracts
I had a latissimus dorsi flap surgery 6 weeks ago. When I cough or use my arm in a certain way the muscle over my breast contracts..which hurts and feels very strange. I'm a swimmer and it feels like this muscle will contract with every stroke. Does anyone have this experience? Does it go away, get better, or do you just…
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Shout Out To Meena - How are you doing?
Meena, it seems so long since we have heard anything from you that I am starting to worry. Please update us on how you are doing. Sue :)
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Chemo Gone Horribly Wrong
My 68 yr old mother was an extremely healthy woman who was diagnosed with triple negative stage one breast cancer back in March. Her lumpectomy surgery in May was successful however given the rarity of her cancer, she elected for chemotherapy. Now, after one round of chemo treatment, she is fighting for her life. Seven…
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Shouting out to Chen!
Thinking of you...hoping all is well and you're busy doing your walks! Update us when you can. Big hugs, Sylvia
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A Great Big Arkansas HOWDY!
Zahalene here. Hi everyone. Haven't been around much lately, but wanted to let my fellow sisters and brothers in the BC walk know that as of July 3, I am OFFICIALLY a 25 year survivor. Don't EVER say NEVER. I am 63 years old (38 when first diagnosed), with a man who loves me in spite of my 'breastless' condition, and…
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start taxotere and cytoxan on 15th
Say Ladies, I am starting taxotere and cytoxan on the 15th of this month.. it is going to be every three weeks for four treatments.. I have read some of the side effects and I just lost my left breast I really do not want to lose my hair again... I love my hair the way it is some thinning would be okay though..one of my…
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any help with suggestion
My Breast Cancer has spread to my Right Lung and it is on the top of the lung. I got the result of the Biospy and it is Triple Neg. I have already been through 3 types of Chemo with no result of shrinking the tumor. So starting Tues. he is going to try Gemzar & Carboplatin has anyone been on these before. I am only 46yrs…
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Tomorrow is a CAPITAL RED letter day
So, tomorrow at 3:30 I will finallllllly have my last rads boost. I will have made it after all!!! PLUS I have been asked by my daughter to come with her to her 12 week prenatal checkup to hear the heartbeat (for the first time) of JC #2........happy dance, happy dance, happy dance....'til my feet get tired. Can anybody…
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DONE! -> Tomorrow is my last taxol treatment (AMEN to that). Can you come with me?
Hi lovely ladies - Just wanted to say tomorrow is my last taxol treatment. I can't believe how fast it went! From asking if I needed pampers for chemo to getting 8 treatments with no port, all on one arm! I can't believe it. There is no way I did this alone. No way! God was there with me all the time - and he still is. And…
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BRCA Testing
Hi I'm curious about the results from my BRCA test. It came back as negative. I was diagnosed with breast cancer 9 mths ago. My Mom was diagnosed 3 years ago. My sister was just diagnosed with it ...but the test came back as negative.....Are they accurate? My Dr said it could be a environmental factors, lifestyle…
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Questions regarding lymphedema
Does lymphedema start gradually or does it just hit you. My arm pit has been sore lately but I don't really see any swelling but have not had that sore sensation before. Just curious is it is a gradual swelling or if it just happens quickly.
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Thanks so much!
Thank you all you lovely ladies for responding. I don't know what kind or stage I am in yet, the Doc said we wouldn't know any of that until the lumpectomy and sentinal node biopsy. So I am anxious to get surgery over with, so I can know where I am at and can get on with treatment. I am so glad to have you all here for…
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Employment troubles - What are our rights?
My work has been very supportive until recently. I came back from having mastectomy with a Tram (along with blood clot) in January. I've had 12 treatment of taxol and now am on herception until February 2012, zolodax shots evry three months until overies removed. I'm a executive assistant and have been able to put in 40…
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Today is IL2read2's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR iL2R2 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Wishing you all the best on your special day! ♥ Cat
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Here's to the Germans....and the Dutch! My new travel adventure begins...
So, this time, we flew into Dusseldorf in Germany because the flights were so much less expensive than flying to Amsterdam ($400 less per ticket, $800 total). The airport was clean and well organized. As we approached the SkyTrain, a monorail that would take us to the train station, we noticed that there was a long…
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I Started RADS Today...
I had my first radiation treatment today. The radiation therapists, I had two, started off by making additional markings on my skin to check the mapping guidelines set previously, took three x-rays of the area, and then calibrated the radiation machine to start radiating me. This will be the routine for tomorrow and Friday…
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Arimidex -vs- Tamoxifen
Are these two drugs used to block estrogen? I am on Tamoxifen and I am having all the side effects of arimidex.
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Effexor- stomach bloated and weight gain
My dr put me on effexor about 2 months ago. My stomach really bloats bad. I look like I am 9 months preg. and I feel like I am gaining weight. Anyone else have these problems?
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Some bad news
Well, not bad...just "iffy" and if anyone has time, I would like a little info please. Over the last few months I have had bone pain that became more and more unbearable. Doctors did not really seem to pay much attention until a chiropractor demanded that I have some tests done. The first MRI of the spine showed that my…
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Just heard from Boppy of 4
Janice just texted me. She is on her way home & eating cheetos in the backseat. I am so proud of her & so thankful to God that her surgery went well. Hugs, dawne
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Just diagnosed, sugery next week.
Hello everyone. I am new here and hope to find information and support and an outlet when nothing else seems to work. I was diagnosed with BC on 6/10/11, and my lumpectomy is scheduled for July 13th. I could not believe what I was hearing when I got the diagnosis, I have no maternal or paternal BC in my family, and it was…