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Ended up having MRI-guided biopsy-4 hr. ordeal-SHEESH
The area in question was around 6 o'clock--adjacent to the edge of the seroma which has been there for 2 years, just about on the rib. So--it was very, very difficult to image. They could not see it on ultrasound, so I had to be moved to MRI, get an IV started, get a few MRI pix. And then came the positioning for the…
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Saw this article on tips to comfort someone with cancer
Just wanted to share: http://specialsections.suntimes.com/home/14176138-554/ten-tips-to-comfort-someone-with-cancer.html
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Neuropathy
I have had 2 chemos because of my breast cancer. My doctor wants me to have 4. After the second one, my feet began to give me problems. My "onc" wants me to continue the treatments, but he's lowering the dosage of Taxotere from 140 mg to 115 mg. Does anyone have permanent neuropathy to hands or feet due to chemo? What…
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Has anyone had a falling problem with femara
I have taken two nasty falls and have called the onco and my pcp got told it not the meds. Right the PCP is having me take every other day to see if my falling problem stops so far so good. The onco is going to get changed because I cant speak with her dirextly and her nurses seem not to care they blame other things.
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Today is PattiAnne's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR PATTI HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! May all the candles on your cake become wishes that come true! ♥ Cat
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Great News On My Mammo! I Am Dancing With NED! YIPPEE!!!
Whew! The techs didn't say that I was dancing with NED. They actually said nothing had changed, congrats and gave me a hug. Those were the sweetest words to hear ever! So glad that is over now. I had myself so upset and my hubby kept trying to calm me down, but, it just wasn't working. I don't think anything works for any…
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today is halfway point of brain rads...
and so far so good. No skin/scalp issues yet. I do have problems with balance, but that was expected, and I still have some headaches. Not as many and not as severe though. The rads onc said we can start weaning off the decadron next week...yay! I'm kind of afraid to say it for fear I will jinx the trend...I've been on the…
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**TEXASGIRL, HOW ARE YOU? HAS ANYONE HEARD FROM HER?**
Has anyone heard from TexasGirl? I am not sure if I missed a post on her status, but I was thinking of her, hoping she was feeling better and doing well. Any word? Hugs
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laughs_a_lot HOW IS YOUR EDEMA? (I hope I'm not having a chemo brain moment)..
Hi sweet sister -- Wasn't it you who was having several episodes of edema in the radiated breast? How are you feeling? Have you been getting them again? Wearing bras? As for me, my breast has a mind of its own. I can't wear bras because right away I get a level of edema to act up so I am hanging with my boob out, feeling…
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Alcohol and ER+ Breast Cancer
The following is from breast surgeon, Dr. Ruddy, Founder and Medical Director of the Breast Service at Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, New Jersey. She is reiterating what I heard at MD Anderson. I found it very illuminating. "Recipe For Disaster: Alcohol and Estrogen-Positive Breast Cancer As a breast cancer…
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anyone have college age kids home for summer?
My college age kids are driving me crazy .... lots of disrespect wont do chores and being plain rude .... ages 18 and 20 both have summer jobs but the rudeness is so stressful ..... Any hints in dealing with this? My severe hot flashes arent helping they think i am making them up! SUE D