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I need a little advice.
sorry i dont post much but I do come on and read and chear and pray with for yall I have a new oncologist, have had her for 3 months. We dont get along very well but they say shes the best in the area dealing with breast cancer. In Jan we got in a yelling match over the fact i got my test results at the hospital and didnt…
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Ladies you shared my fear, now won't you share my JOY?
I got the results and ladies they are not just good but EXCELLENT (: Thank you all for every ounce of good energy you sent my way. I was out walking the dog in the field and screaming, no literally screaming of joy... Hugs, Ayse
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laurissa not doing well
sorry I havent posted ,but I do want to thank everyone for the cards ,gifts and prayers sent to Laurissa. I hate to tell you that the cancer has spread to her brain...She will have radiation on thurs.22nd she is not doing well, can't get out of bed,she is not eating and drinks very little. It's so hard to see her like…
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Radiation and Chemo Treatments
I have been on chemo for 18 months now, but tomorrow will be the first time that I will also begin 25-28 radiation treatments in addition to weekly chemo. It's so hard to go through all of these. My cancer just keeps on growing. The chemos aren't working :( . Oh well, just me venting right now. It's 3am, I have to be in…
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first ever follow up appt what questions should i ask?
Back on the pink flight to Anchirage to visit MO and RO ...three months after the daily radiation flights and start of tamixifin ... Dcis radiation but no chemo generally doing well except for the hot flashes but what else shiuld I be asking about? I like to have a list of questions ready.... when do you need mammograms…
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Transending
For those of you who have never seen this video I thought you might want to see it. I was thinking of it today and had to go back and see it again. Her books are great by the way. Terry Her is the URL http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNY8KL_YSlc
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Herceptin: Was anyone taken off Herceptin due to heart problems?
I was given 9 treatments of Herceptin before my heart infraction rate went too low to continue. I was taken off for three months to see if my rate would go up. I had two mugascans during this time. My heart infraction ratio did improve but not to the normal rate. My oncologist said I cannot finish the last 8 Herceptin…
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Claritin and Neulasta...when do I take the Claritin?
I have my Neulasta shot tomorrow.....when do I take the Claritin that many of you take to counter act side effects? Need the info ... Thanks and Hugs, Nancy
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Armidex - Side Effects, issues, different from Tamoxifen?
Hello all. I was wondering if anyone else has been switched from Tamoxifen to Arimidex. My onc just switched me because I'm in Menopause now. I've been reading about the Arimidex side effects of bone pain and achiness, which I already had with the Tamoxifen. Wondering if anyone is interested in sharing their experiences.…
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Bone Scan, CT & Chest X-ray today
Hello Ladies, I went in at 9am this mornning to get my Radioactive Isatope injected for my bone scan. Then went for my CT scan. Had to drink some contrast, must be getting used to it because it didn't taste that bad. The CT nurse told me after I was finished with the CT to,"eat,drink and be merry." So,I went and ate…
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Arimidex and thinning hair.
I have been on Arimidex for more than 3 years. Since May I have lost 30 pounds and are finally a healthy weight. Over the past few months, my hair is much thinner on top. Anyone else experience this? It wasn't a problem when I was overweight. Roseann
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When does this mess stop?
I had my first Chemo last week (Wednesday) and in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday) I was throwing up over and over again.. the sores appeared in my mouth and throat, the headache wont go away and now I have severe back and neck spasms. I go back tomorrow to get my 30 min IV infusion and I have no idea how I am…
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Power of Pink (Good Path report)
I got my pathology results this morning from my hysteroscopy and d&c... everything's A.O.K. Thanks, Ladies for the support! It's a relief, for sure! I couldn't have made these past two years without your support and guidance! I truly appreciate all you do for everyone on this site! xoxo Julie
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KIND of ironic
MY oldest daughter now works in local imaging center and I have heard her say to others (NOT ME) I have so many woman cry on my shoulder when they find out BC-I just dont' know what to say. While I was going through it and even 4 yrs later she never really mentions it or talks about it with me! Denise
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4 yrs -ON April 3rd
Just realized it will be 4 yrs since I had my lumpectomy on April 3rd... Denise
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Dense breast tissue
I am almost 4 yrs out post lumpectomy my last oncol. appt she said she wants me to have MRI...(ONLY had one pre surgery) IS this common sense dense tissue? Denise
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Results: Scheduled for an MRI Thursday, March 22nd @ 8:30AM – Pink Bus please?
Hi pretty ladies – I received a phone call to confirm my appt. for a bilateral mri this Thursday, March 22nd. My heart was pounding super fast – it still is and this was 45 mins ago— normal? I had a mammo right after radiation, so this should be my real scan since dx. All prayers and positive thoughts are welcomed. I need…
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resources?
I know that, in the past, there have been posts with information regarding resources available to cancer patients (headscarves, wigs, etc.) If you know where there is a post that has that information, can you pull it to the top? I have a friend who was just diagnosed with breast cancer, and I would like to get that…
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All Aboard the pink bus for eihtak and belindar
Both ladies are scheduled for surgery. So lets let them know they are not alone. Ladies I got a ride from our lovely missrenee for my mastectomy. Moral of the Story - dont underestimate the power of the pink. So on that note I come loaded With good wishes for a speedy recovery and to ease your mind let's have a couple…
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Surgery scheduled for Wed afternoon
I just scheduled the mastectomy & reconstruction surgery on my right breast for Wed. and am really nervous. I could really use any prayers or good thoughts.
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Tamoxifen & Thickening of the Uterine Lining
Has anyone had to have their uterus scrapped due to thickening of the lining? It appears that Tamoxifen is messing with my uterus. I spoke with my gynecologist today and she is going to schedule for the procedure. Has anyone had this done? If so, what can I expect and how can I prepare? She already told me it's an…
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Update
Hello my Beautiful Pink sisters... So per my last update my GYN wanted me to get an MRI because she found/felt a "nodule" on my left breast. So come to find out if you had radiation on your breast you have to wait 6 month after radiation before they would do an MRI with contrast...something to do with your breast tissue…
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Mastectomy AFTER chemo
I just completed my first chemo last wednesday and today I feel like I am actually part humnan! I am due to go back to have another visit with my surgeon who performed my 2 lumpectomies back in Feb in 2 months for a check up. Is it too late to ask for a mastectomy then? I dont want to go through radiation, nor do I have…
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lost for words...
Hi everyone, Thank goodness i found a website like this one! My dear mum was diagnosed with Breast cancer around October 2011. she has been on a chemo tablet to reduce the size of the lump which was successful... but before starting her Radiotherapy she found a lump in her groin which had to be urgently removed... and she…
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In hopes of educating Pink Sisters
Have you had radiation treatment? If so read on. I am hoping to alleviate some worry. I had a lumpectomy in May of 2011, did chemo, and had 33 radiation treatments which ended just before Thanksgiving. I had a second biopsy of suspicious cells that turned out to be just scar tissue in Jan 2012. I had been to the chemo…
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Kidney Failure
Please keep a friend of mine in your prayers. She complete chemo 2 weeks ago, became more nauseated and dehydrated than usual and has been hospitalized for almost 2 weeks and is on dialysis now. Has anyone known of this happening and can it reverse? Also, I have an MRI of my remaining breast on Wednesday, it's been 6…
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shout out to our rockstar Hootiegirl
It has been a while since you posted. I am still holding me breath love. Have you gotten your results yet? And how is the lucky young man and School going? Hugs Ayse
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New Grandson!
I just had to share the joys in my life! Just when I thought having a grandson was the best thing ever, I get to have another! I posted pics to share with all you G-Ma's :) Hugs!
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Do you or anyone you care about suffer from heartburn or acid reflux?
Teri posted about a friend who had BC and now has Esophageal Cancer. My husband has EC and I belong to a couple of EC boards. I have never heard of EC metastasizing from someplace else altho' it is notorious for metastasizing to other locations. April is coming up and is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month. It is the fastest…
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Anyone started chemo this month?
I'm having port on wed and chemo thurs. Im so nervous. Is there anyone in here already started or will be for this month?