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vision & tamoxifen
I went for an eye exam and the Dr asked if still on tamoxifen. I said yes for another 18 mths or so. HE DID a very long exam with the BRIGHT LIGHT very close to my head (head to head) Afterwards he said Tsmoxifen can damage a certain nerve ending in eye! I am a okday but wondering if anyone else has heard this? Denise
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One year old!
Hey girls! I don't get here that much anymore, although, I am in touch with many of you every day on Facebook. Just wanted to let you know that my precious granddaughter, Isabella Grace, was one year old yesterday! I can't believe how fast the year has gone. If you remember, she was conceived about the same time that I was…
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3rd Mamo After Finishing Treatment.
Yesterday I had my 3rd mamo since completing treatment and all is well. It was also time for all of my annual stuff, pap, pelvic ultra-sound and bone density(SP) and those were all good as well. I have to have one more of just the lefty in Mar and then I can go back to just doing annual mamos. Yeah You know what kills me.…
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OT - One Flaw in Women
I have seen this before but just got it again from a friend and thought it should be shared. One Flaw In Women Women have strengths that amaze men.... They bear hardships and they carry burdens, but they hold happiness, love and joy. They smile when they want to scream. They sing when they want to cry. They cry when they…
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DUH!!!!
I made a post a few days ago about not being able to see after my surgery. Well heres the DUH part...nobody told me they put a nausea patch behind my ear until i discovered it myself and called my sister to ask her what the heck is this...she laughed and said shes sorry she forgot to tell me about it and the doc said it…
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abdominal bulge from DIEP flap - anyone had this?
I had DIEP flap about a year and a half ago and have developed, or it kind comes and goes, that is an abdominal bulge mostly on the right side. The plastic surgeon at one point thought it was a hernia but then blamed it on my fibroid which at the time was huge. The fibroid of its own accord has since gotten significantly…
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Finishing radiation this Thursday, what's next?
Hi all: Haven;t updated in awhile so wanted to let you all know that I am finishing my radiation plus Xeloda in just two days. After that, Tamoxifin and maybe more Xeloda. I see Dr. Cristafanelli, my oncologist/IBC specialist next Tuesday. Not sure how getting back to "normal" life is going to be....glad to be finishing…
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Think Before You Pink
I read this article which was recommended on another website. The article is well worth reading. Especially as October approaches when we see everything "pink", in all the grocery stores, the mall, catalogs and etc. Where does that money really go? It might answer some of your questions. The title is: The Big Business of…
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Not sure what to do, feel or say.
I need some wisdom. My mom last year was dx with cervical cancer. She went through surgery, chemo, and rads. She had a terrible time especially with the surgery. She still has pain. She believes the cancer has come back, in fact she's comvinced of it. She will have a PET Scan the end of this week. She says she's…
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Double Post- ignore please
A friend introduced me to this show. This guy was so humble and handsome. So sad he had to go so early in his life. Leaving a family behind. :( These were his last words to his kids: "I am going to go to sleep now as my body won't work any more. I am like a butterfly with broken wings. I will always be with you and will…
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Anyone watched 'Spartacus'? star Andy Whitfield dies
A friend introduced me to this show. This guy was so humble and handsome. So sad he had to go so early in his life. Leaving a family behind. :( http://www.freep.com/article/20110913/ENT07/109130325/-Spartacus-star-Andy-Whitfield-dies
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Not sure what I want......
My devotional today said not to sweat small things, letting the little worries upset/bother you. Save it for the big stuff. I guess that would be cancer. But I am super pissy today. I feel like such a total "b" writing this but I am SO sick of people and their "concern". I am sick of getting greeting cards in the mail that…
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Join Us at Panera Bread and Help Us Spread the Word --- Southern California Region
In case anyone in California is interested .. ==================================== Panera Bread has selected the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation (DSLRF) as its exclusive cause marketing partner in the Southern California region for the month of October as they honor breast cancer awareness month. In addition to…
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One for the 'Girls' .. Joke ..
One for the girls Now I lay me down to sleep I pray the Lord my shape to keep. Please no wrinkles, Please no bags And please lift my butt before it sags. Please no age spots, Please no gray And as for my belly, Please take it away. Please keep me healthy, Please keep me young, And thank you Dear Lord, For all that you've…
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Any Caregivers?
I am looking to interact with other caregivers as I am currently taking care of my mom. It's been a difficult road for me. I find myself becoming so stressed and overloaded trying to manage everything and often times I find that I fall into depression. I want to be strong for her and stay positive but it's not always that…
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Recommendation for Skin Cream After Radiation?
Hi My mom just finished radiation treatments and she is experiencing burning, itchy and dryness on her breast, under her armpits and alittle below her neck area. The doctor recommended aquaphor but she says it isn't really working and makes her skin more dry. Has anyone had this experience and if so, do you have any…
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Susan Christmas Girl how are you doing?
Susan, We are thinking about you and have not heard from you for two weeks. Please know that we do care. Hugs New Flower
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A Sad Day For Our Family
Today is a very sad day for our family. This morning we received the sad news that one of our beloved family members, in the midst of his cancer battle passed away in the wee hours of the morning. His passing has come as a shock to us all, as it happened so quickly. In some ways we are all grateful for that aspect so that…
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Last taxol today!
Today I had my last Taxol. I will remain on Herceptin until June 2012. In meeting with the MO I asked her if after Herceptin am I done with chemo. Only to find out that I will be on Tamoxifen for 5 years once the Herceptin is done. It's frustrating as we met in February for my treatment plan and I wasn't advised this at…
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Ulcerative colitis
Hi everyone, it's been a while since I've been on. I hope you are doing well. I was recently diagnosed with ulcerative colitis on friday. The doc was due in the OR after my colonoscopy so was just able to tell me to avoid raw fruits and veggies and milk and avoid stress. I am on 2 anti-inflammatory meds. I was hoping there…
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Roll call for all currently in chemo, how are you managing?
When I found this board 2 months ago, I just began my journey with chemo. I know a lot of us are currently doing chemo/still in treatment. I was wondering how each of you are doing? Managing the side effects? Coping with the issues? Are you whipping cancers butt! hugs to all, Debbie
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Papilla Breast Cancer
My SIL was just diagnosed, I do not see much info about this type of breast cancer. Any info you can share would be appreciated! Thanks
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Acceptance and Betrayal. (i know you're reading this N. so here it is)
I have to let you guys know something. I will not be as active on here as in the past. I will continue to check on posts, and offer advice or information on your posts when I feel I can be helpful or supportive, but this place, CSN, is not the safe haven for me anymore that it used to be. I'm almost a year post-chemo. My…
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mild pain in arm pit!!
I drove a 3 hour drive(1st long distance ride) last week and had my hair washed in a beauty salon bowl first time since chemo,rads etc..... my thing is that Saturday i started feeling a mild pain in left, high in the arm pit where i had lymph nodes removed (16 with 8 pos)thing is i cant feel anything and boy believe me i…
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miracle or no?
My sister has breast cancer, liver cancer, and lung cancer. She is using oxygen and morphine. Her legs have been swollen. She has opted for no treatments. Sometimes it seems that it is so very hard for her to breathe, but these last few days she has gone without oxygen. The swelling in her legs has gone down. Am I seeing…
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Back/Neck pain from Neulasta andor Chemo
Hi, This is my first time posting - I'm hoping someone can help me. I finished chemo 6/15/11. I got chemo every other Wednesday. 24 hours after chemo I had to give myself a shot of Neulasta. Every Friday I had back pain. Now it's 3 months later and my back, neck and shoulders are killing me. I try to walk and do light…
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chemo taxotere/ cytoxin
what can i expect after my first treatment of chemo tomorrow taxotere and cytoxan
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had surgery Friday 9-16-11
Had a lump removed and two lymph nodes that had grown together. The surgeon told my sister the prelimanary tests showed cleared margains, waiting for biopsy? Is this good or does it usually go bad?
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is massage bad for cancer patients?
I went for my monthly massage and when i told her i had just been diagnoist with breast cancer and she told me it might make my cancer spread more?
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Biology determines everything
Now, let's see if I can get this right - and I'm going to ramble: I attended an advanced training course for peer navigators yesterday. A medical oncologist spoke to us about all things breast cancer. The thing that stood out most to me was his statement: "biology determines everything" - getting cancer, response to…