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2nd round of A/C tomorrow--What to expect?
My first treatment with A/C went fine. Just a little achey and very tired on day 3-4. The good news is the tumor has shrunk, so it's working! But I'm wondering what to expect after the 2nd treatment tomorrow. Is that when my hair goes? Does that happen all at once? I want to just shave my head, but don't want to do it…
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Thank you ...
Thank you all for the wonderful birthday wishes! I had a great day filled with kids, grands, friends, great food...it was an all afternoon affair.....I see that Bella Luna and I share the day...hope she had a great one too! The well wishes of the pink sisters and brothers always warms my heart....what a fabulous group of…
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WELL...........
General Surgeon today felt around on my breast (only right), he felt the lump after I told him where it was. He admitted that he hadnt even looked at the ultrasound images because the referral said "possible intramammary lymph node but lacked a hilum or vascular pedicle" not like I know what that means but he said he would…
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Ladies I have some news just saw a new onco
We are going to try zometa every six monthes for my bones since I cant take fosamax for 3 years. I got told I am doing good . I thank god.
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Want to find family doctor familiar with breast cancer patients - Bridgeport, WV area
I live in Bridgeport, WV and am currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer. I do not have a family doctor and would like to find one in this area familiar with breast cancer patients and their treatments. Any suggestions?
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grams2jc
Love your profile pic..its beautiful...
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Breast surgeon vs General surgeon
Curious-I had general surgeon do my surgery at the referral of my Gyno/OB...honestly I never knew there was such thing as breast surgeon until after the fact.. So anyone else have general surgeon? Denise
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Today is PPurdin's Birthday!
Celebrate! Hope your day is filled with love all around - Happy Birthday! much love, -Jenny
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Why do chemo or radition if they believe they got it all?
New to this forum, or any forum. Just had both of my girls removed on Dec. 30th. Because of my family history (4 women, including my mom passed from breast cancer) I insisted on them taking both breast which turn out to be a good thing as they found not one but two tumors in the left breast, and then found abnormal cells…
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Newly diagnosed.
Hello all! My name is Selena, I'm 37 years old, and 2 days before my 37th birthday I was diagnosed with DCIS. I have a uni lateral mastectomy/ immediate reconstruction scheduled for Monday, January 31st and I'm feeling very nervous. I've been told that I'm very calm for a person who has just been diagnosed but I think that…
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tomorrow
well, i see the general surgeon tomorrow to discuss biopsy etc. I am super nervous so trying to stay busy busy busy.
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Markers and scans
I go to kiaser and they do not believe in scans and makers? It appears people ln this site all get these ? This has made me very nervous but they refused except they did gave me a bone scan and it was clear.
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Today is BellaLuna's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope your day is filled with everything and everyone you love most! Celebrate! -Jenny
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Today is MAJW's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Sending wishes your way for a wonderful day! much love, -Jenny
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Markers and Monday appointment--Pink Bus please
Although my last scan revealed no activity and I am supposed to be in remission, my markers are still very abnormal. They did not go up >20%, but they did not budge (CEA up 15%; Ca 27.29 about the same). Sigh.... I guess they will never be normal? What is so hard for me is that my markers were completely (low) normal for…
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Herceptin Side Effects
I am 'triple positive' BC . Diagnosed September 2010 Stage 2 Invasive Ductal carcinoma . Had full mastectomy and lymph clearance. Taking Arimidex and Herceptin. How do people deal with side effects of Herceptin... especially heart failure? I started out VERY healthy ( before BC) , but after chemo and 5 treatments of…
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Bi-Rads D4 Suspicious Malignancy
I popped over here from the EC board (mom's pic is my avatar). I had a bad mammo screen, followed up with diagnostic mammos (5) and bilateral ultrasound. I am Bi-Rads D4 on both breasts, both recommended for in-hopsital biopsy. Anybody here with Bi-Rads D4 who came out clean - no cancer? I'm waiting for the hospital to…
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Skin cancer from Breast cancer
I was diagnosed with Breast cancer in 2007. Received double masectomy and chemo treatment. I've been on Femara since 2008. I only have 1 more year to go and then I was told I could come off the femara. Recently I had a nodule come up on my head. Very weird looking and full of vessels. Went to dermatologist and they removed…
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What to Expect When You are Expecting...Port Surgery and Chemo?
Hi, ladies, On Tuesday, I am getting the port placed in my chest, and Thursday chemo begins with Adriamycin and Cytoxan. Can you ladies give me an idea as to what to expect? My brother is flying in from Atlanta to be with me so I won't be alone. Dorene
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Today is Changmi's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope you have a great day - filled with everything you love most! -Jenny
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Today is rjjj's Birthday!
Hope you have a great day - filled with lots of fun and fantastic surprises! -Jenny
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Has anyone heard this song by The Verve - "The Drugs Don't Work "? It is emotional!!!
Hi sisters -- I sometimes visit other forums here, and I came across a post that listed a song. This singer wrote this song for his dad who died of cancer, and the lyrics brought tears to my eyes. And I thought of all the people we have lost here on this forum. My favorite part is when the song says "I know I'll see your…
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NEED KNOWLEDGE - ANYONE EXPERIENCE SENSITIVITY TO HEAD WHILE TAKING CHEMO?
Four year old boy has aggressive cancer and is being treated aggressively. Can any one answer his mother's question, "Have you experienced sensitivity of touch to the head while taking chemo?" Lots of Hugs, Janelle
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Its been awhile...
Hi everyone! I havent been on for some time now for one reason is i havent had internet. Over the past few months i have had alot of ups and downs. Once again i lost my insurance so i havent been able to finish my physical therapy or go to my doc appt's ect. but its ok cuz now i do my own therapy and im sooo tired of…
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Update on mammo freak out!
First I want to thank you all for your prayers and good thoughts. All Is Good!!! I went back this morning and they took 2 more pictures of the area in question. The radiologist read them immediately. The tech came back and said that what was showing up was a "fiber fold". There was no need for an ultrasound and I should…
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some initial good news........
Clean margins, nodes negative, yeah!! I have this temporary catheter hanging out from under my arm in preparation for the partial breast rads in 10 days. Very little pain--just incredibly exhausted. All of you ladies in the pink bus were so awesome--I'm sending you ALL a big hug!! I'll post more when I can. Hugs to you…
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Clinical Trial question
I have a question my Dr is wanting to go to Indy to talk with the Dr up there to see if I would qualify for Clinical Trial for my cancer. I would like to know if anyone has done anything like this. I do not know what to expect if I would have to stay up there and how long and how many time I would have to go back. I am…
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I am having a pre-chemo party!
I have certainly begun to feel better since joining this site! Your comments have been great! I start chemo next Thursday, so instead of sitting around waiting in gloom for the inevitable, my friends and I are going to have a Girl's Night In at my house and have a great time! I can't change the fact that I will have chemo…
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Surgery is over with .. Now, we play the waiting game.
Long day yesterday, surgery went a little longer than anticipated -- as my Surgeon informed my husband and myself -- that my mass (yes, that is how he described it) broke off in little pieces - so he had to be extra careful to make sure the beast, and its roots then he cauterised each area. Ouch! I am resting now -- I am a…
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Just cried like a baby
for 2 days. I usually hold it all in. Not much "family" support on my end. And I have 7 brothers and 1 sister. I hear "we're not the soft and cuddly kind of family". It really hurts me to hear them say that. My sister on the other hand is very persistent and always asking questions and giving advise. She is a cardiology…