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Hello from Berlin!
We just arrived at the hotel, and I thought I'd make a quick post... The last time I posted, I think, was in Rome. Since then, we left Rome and traveled by train to Venice. The train was good, not great...not too much to see, and fairly expensive.... Venice was grand!!!! We moved around by vaporetto....a series of boats…
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TESTS RESULTS
My GP just called and said there is a 9 mm growth in my gallbladder, they cannot tell if it is a stone or a polyp. I asked if polyps are harmful and she said as long as they are not cancerous! UGH! So I have a call in to my surgeon to get this thing out of me and get it tested...GRRRRR gots to hold it together. Off to WW…
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OT - Prayers for my granddaughter
This is totally OT and she is healthy, thank God. I've raised this wonderful young woman since she was 2, she's now 15. She's moving back with her mother, step-father and older sister -- after 13 years. She's asked to go and I understand the "mother-daughter" bond regardless of the mother (sorry) and my husband and I have…
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Today is Mixtymotions Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR MIXTY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Wishing you all the best on your special day & throughout the year! ♥ Cat
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Reconstruction and Lymphedema
My quetsion is im looking into having reconstructive surgerie done i had a double mastectomy done and i just got diagnosed with lymphedema in my left arm where they took 15 lymphnodes can it Make your lymphedema worse after having surgerie ?
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A humble return
First thing i need to say is you ladies are awesome. I went back and read all your replys when i posted i needed a break...reading them brought tears to my eyes. Since that post i started seeing a counselor. Shhh, cuz nobody besides you ladies know this...we dont want it getting around how crazy i am...lol! Well of course…
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The new plan...I flunked out of the clinical trial....lol
Long story short....my CT scan on Monday showed this drug is not working...soooo....I start radiation next Tuesday..the two clavicle nodes have to be shrunk as they are pressing on a blood vessel and nerves....causing my hand and arm to swell and considerable pain in the arm and breast...Taking Cumadin....and...I will also…
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GREAT NEWS ON CT SCAN
Just got the call from the doctor at 4:53 p.m. Everything is perfect. Who can understand the markers???? I am sure that my doctor will take the CA 27.29 test again in October for a comparison. She has my baseline. I wrote to all you on the first posting, but once more I want to thank each one of you for your support and…
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Where are you Texasgirl10? Please stop by.
I've been thinking about Texasgirl10. Has anyone heard from her? Texasgirl10: I hope and pray you are doing well. If you can, please let us know. We're thinking of you.
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Perforated Diverticulitis as Side Effect
I was being treated with Taxotere and Cytoxan for breast cancer. After my 3rd of 4 treatments I developed extreme abdominal pain and presented in the emergency room. After a CAT scan, which showed a Perforated Diverticulitis and Peritonitis, I underwent surgery to remove the damaged portion of my intestine, my appendix and…
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info for a friend
Hi All, I just found out a friend of a friend has a rare form of breast cancer called phyllodes tumor. I am looking for any kind of positive information I can pass on. I am usually on the colorectal cancer site as that is what my husband has been battling so I know how helpful the info can be on these sites. My friend who…
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Good results, 3 weeks post op, feel great, what next?
Hello everyone, I meant to get back on here soon after we got the results, but life happens and I just never got the opportunity. Tomorrow it will be 3 weeks since my lumpectomy, the results: grade 1, stage .05, clear margins, two lymph nodes were clear. Woo hoo, I am estrogen and progesterone positive and negative on that…
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Okay,.... think I need help with these %!@#&)) Hot Flashes
I have tried so hard to be strong and not give into to any extra medication but the hot flashes and really the NIGHT SWEATS have almost made me cry Uncle. I had a gyno appointment today and had a good flash ( red face and all ) and he says why do you put up with them? Hello? Why are all my doctors comedians ! Anyway I…
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unrelated to cancer, news story
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2011/aug/03/lesbian-couple-norway-utoya-massacre An amazing story of courage!
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Pain meds?
What do you use for pain management? I have tried numerous things but they all make me sick to my stomach. I've even gone down to the lowest pain patch and threw up! I just wondered if anyone else has such a sensitive stomach.
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One year ago today...
I saw my doctor for some unusual swelling in my armpit. He sent me for an immediate mammo and ultrasound, the radiologist came in and said "I'm 99% sure it's cancer". So the roller coaster ride begins. Honestly, I'm not sure how I feel today about this. It's not something to celebrate for sure, but the memories and…
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Financial assistace
I will soon be having trouble paying my bills since we are both out of work, husband gets partial disability from his work and I'm now applying for ssdi, which I'm eligible. Anyway, does anyone know of any organizations that could help me. For power, food, and will credit card companies accept lower payments or put a…
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Today is AustinsMom's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR A.M. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Hoping your wishes come true year after year! ♥ Cat
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Details (:
So poor guy had planned to do it over the weekend but I was so busy hiking, biking etc. Then we had company on Sunday and his little plan was RUINED.. hahaa So we had dinner on Tuesday and he was mumbling to himself, how am going to do it now, and this weekend we are away..hmm I said what are you talking about and made a…
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Nerve Block Shots Worked!!!!
I have had a series of nerve block shots in my right neck for my PMPS Neuropathy. My right side after my node dissection was so bad. I have not been able to use my arms normally since I woke up from my BMX. I was in such severe pain and now realize it was NOT normal. The pain clinic I went to was awesome!! That in…
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microcalcification cluster
i would really appreciate any advice given. i am 47 years old.i had my yearly mammogram a few weeks ago. they asked me back for a second. had that last week. the doctor came in and said i have a cluster of calcifications. said it was probably nothing and that i should just come back in 6 months and have another mammogram.…
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Infections that don't go away
Ok, so I finished rads May 31st...my breast had a few pimple like sores and had some soreness around the nipple. I used polysporin and it seemed to go away...I did not notice any problems in the last month or so. I went up to the cottage this past week and by mid week I had yellow hard chrystal like discharge. The nipple…
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Fair Food
I went to the county fair tonight, and while I may have gained 5 pounds just sniffing all the great food smells, I walked past the sausage sandwiches, fried dough, french fries, cotton candy, loaded hot dogs, ice cream and the deep fried booth. They deep fry everything - oreos, twinkies, pbj's - how does it taste? I don't…
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For cat lovers: Laughs
This will make you laugh (please remove the asterisks): www.gifbin.com/bin/082011/1312218275_cat_gets_up_and_walks.gif
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Put on your pink running shoes
I've got 3, yes 3 dr appts scheduled for Thursday 8/4. Start with my rheumatologist for my RA (whom I have not seen for 1 year since he turned me over to oncs), then 4 week check up with Radiation Oncologist, then 1st appt with new gyno (doesn't deliver babies, understands middle aged, menopausal ladies)....each appt 2…
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Arimidex? Femara Anyone?
I am new to this online forum as of today, so hello to anyone who reads this ! I have been on Arimidex for 1 year and have common side effects such as joint and muscle stiffness, and worst of all insomnia. Yesterday my oncologist changed my meds to Femara but said I will probably have the same side effects but maybe not.…
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I wasn't going to post, then changed my mind.
I am a second time survivor. For the first cancer, I was so positive prior to hearing the results, that when I was told I had cancer, and then with each surgical biopsy to again be told that my margins were not clear...all because of one speck of cancer, a calcification...I felt like my face had been slapped. I had 0…
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Why do many Dr visits?
Can anyone explain why after treatment we have to go back every 3 months, then eventually 6 month until finally once a year? I don't have insurance and it really galls me that the oncologist breezes in and out and it cost me $500 bucks. I have had a double mastectomy with no reconstruction. I check my scars for lumps and I…
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Some Good News
I know I can't top Ayse's news, but I did get some good news of my own today. I was scheduled to have 4 rounds of AC and 12 of TC (with Herceptin) starting next week. My wonderful ONC called me today and they were able to send my tumor off and have it tested to see which type of chemo it reacted best to. It only reacted to…
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FOOD! Tell us what you like!
I saw where some pink sisters are talking about food, so, let's talk. And if we are talking Italian, bring on the spaghetti and meatballs! YUM!