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Faslodex Side effects
Hi! I am new to this site. I was 33 when I was first diagnoised with breast cancer. I was Stage 2 with one lymph gland involved. I had a 8 and 4 year old. So definitely wanted to be around to raise my kids. I had a mastectomy and 12 rounds of CMF. I was good for 23 years. Than 3 years ago I had a relapse. So now am Stage 4…
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GOOD NEWS!!
I just have to brag about my youngest daughter... She has graduated with her associates nursing degree. I now will have my own private nurse...lol I am so proud of her. She returned to school at age 34 to achieve this. She stayed home to raise her sons first. Therefore, if you should ever encounter a nurse named Shelly she…
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Antidepressants and Tamoxifen
I know this has been posted before and from what I remember, it seems some had not been told that certain antidepressants should not be taken with tamoxifen. Just thought I would repost that info for you again. Antidepressant DrugInteraction with TamoxifenSafety RangePaxil (paroxetine) Prozac (fluoxetine) Prevents…
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Our Country Is Amazing!
It is amazing how quickly the 2 suspects were taken care of. One killed, the other in the hospital in serious condition. What great men and women that brought this massacre to an end. I am so grateful to live in this Country, to be guarded and protected by these brave men and women. God Bless America!
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Dexamethasone Eases End-Of-Life Cancer-Related Fatigue
Interesting article: http://www.practiceupdate.com/Explore/News/?id=2250 about adding oral dexamethasone 4 mg twice daily to improve quality of life at the end.
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OT Bunny Man OK
Katherine has had a house rabbit since 2002. She didn't really want a rabbit, but her boyfriend at the time (stupidly) bought 2 males and they nearly fought to death. She took Bunny Man, stitches and all, nursed him along and he has been one of the sweetest critters that you ever saw. He hops freely around her apartment,…
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Latest news on Tamoxifen....
"For those who took tamoxifen for ten years the risk of death from breast cancer 10 to 15 years after diagnosis was 6.4% compared to 9.0% for those who only took it for 5 years. It is vital that women with ER-positive breast cancer and their doctors know about this finding as tamoxifen is currently only used for five…
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♥ What's Your Weather Like? ♥
Our weather is crazy! It was in the 70's, sunny and beautiful and then the RAINS came and it won't stop. We have a lot of flooding around here, and even though the rain stopped today for awhile, we've had some snow already. It is like rain/snow. lol And, it is cold, the 30's. Brrrrr Supposed to get more RAIN as early as…
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Boppy_of_5/Janice has her mammo on Monday. Let's all hop on the pink bus for her please.
Janice, we've got the pink bus already tuned up and ready to go. I'll just fill it up with gas the night before. Praying that you will get good results and be dancing with NED! Hugs, Angie
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Anyone have these symptoms and diagnosis???
Hello, I was wondering if anyone has experienced this... I noticed my left breast was "swollen", sore and just not feeling right. Then about a week later my armpit swelled. I went to my gyn who said he felt the swelling and sent me for a mammo and ultrasound. The reports state that there is no swelling in my lymph nodes,…
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Scrap the old and start the new....
Ok, all my final biopsy reports are back. My oncologist ordered the Caris Next Generation Sequencing report--very cool. It tells you exactly what drugs should be effective and what drugs should not. It also identified two mutations PIK3CA and P53. I am getting a port, hopefully next week. Then starting on Pertuzumab,…
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I Feel Good, But...
Hi, everyone! I have only posted once here before. I have BC with mets to the pelvic/spine. I had radiation and it has really relieved a lot of pain in my back. I still feel stiffness, but not sure what to do about that (or if I can). It would be nice to feel even better. Asking for too much, maybe? LOL I am also having a…
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Just an update
Hi everyone, Sorry I have been MIA for a while...nothing dramatic going on, just life. We did change chemo to eribulin. I've had two injections, so far fatigue is the worst. I sleep an extra 5-6 hours on the days following the injections. I was surprised to find that it is just a small vial of medicine, not a bag and hours…
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Drug Interactions
http://www.drugs.com/drug-interactions/tamoxifen-index.html?filter=2&generic_only= I was prescribed Cymbalta by my endocrinologist today. He tried to cover up that this is for depression by saying it is for peripheral neuropathy. He already said that I looked depressed and wanted to help. However, he did warn that this…
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Texasgirl10 update and prayer request for West, TX
I am so sorry it has been way to long since I have been here to update, I apologize to all of you. Dawne continues to hang in there and fight. She has had a rough couple of weeks but I am praying things are settling down for her and she will feel better soon. She is staying strong and being her wonderful self! She has a…
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A little good news for today
I had my annual mammogram this morning, my 5th mammogram since completing treatment 3 1/2 years ago: "All clear, see you next year!" So now I'm sitting here with my celebratory iced blended mocha the size of my head, and finally breathing for the first time today this week. Traci
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Other Physicians Than Oncologists
I was wondering what others' doctor's lists are like, as far as who they regularly see for general health. I have been to my ENT doctor for my annual thyroid check (either sonagram or needle aspiration biopsy) and my GP (because they supply my bp pills as well as thyroid meds.) I have not yet returned to the OB-GYN people…
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~~ A Funny HA HA Picture ~~
I just had to post this! It was too funny! Poor kitties!
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a bit off topic-just different cancer
I heard a friend of mine (dont' see often) from Kindergarten has had diff kind of cancer for some time-yesterday it effected her heart and she is now on life support. PLEASE send good thoughts her way... Denise
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Shingles on the top of everything - where is my break?
Hello everyone, it has been several weeks ... I have started an experimental drug BKM120 a week ago, the Study did pharmokinetics on me I spent 9 hours in Chemo clinic with 4 blood drawns 8 tubes each time. Today I was diagnosed with shingeles , I have to stop anti-cancer and start antiviral to treat shingles my back and…
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NED, PTSD, and Vit E
Dear Pinks: Whoopeedoo! 3D mammogram negative, tumor marker normal, blood test, liver function, etc. all normal, except blood sugar is a little high, must stop eating all those cookies, ice cream and breads! The oncologist was quite pleased with me, it is now 3 years past the last chemo for Stage IIB, Grade 3, HER+ IDC.…
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Question for you Ladies
There is a woman at my work who was recently diagnosed with BC. I do not know her, as I work in a very large federal office building. I know she was recently diagnosed because an all hands e-mail was sent asking for personal leave to be donated to her while she goes through her treatment. I feel like I should go up and…
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Wow.........I can breathe again!
I've never had asthma so I didn't know what it was like not being able to breathe normally. I now feel so sorry for anyone with asthma. At least I was able to get my breath back. I had my thoracentecis yesterday and it was much more involved than what I had expected. After researching on the "net" I thought I would go to…
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Asking If You Can Come On The PINK BUS With Me Friday?
I doubt that it is anything serious, but, my onco scheduled a bone scan for me Friday. It is probably just that awful arthritis, but just incase it is not, I'd love to have you wonderful sisters ride along. We can still party like there is no tomorrow with good food, drinks and laughter. I can't wait to see what you will…
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Oncology appointment tomorrow
I have a feeling that this is about herceptin (since Muga just came back normal). My appointment is at 1:30. I'll keep you all posted!
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Today-NOT sure if I asked for PINK Bus ahead
I think I did...so for any that rode along this am to Dyson Cancer Center for my FIVE year (i go annualy but this marks five yrs) appt with radiation center. ALL IS GOOD happy to say..even after slight scare at the end of Nov with surgery-which i have posted was ONLY scar tissue... Denise
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Off topic....but you guys have such strong powers....
My beau of 22 years is not doing well. He was dx'ed in 1980 with heart problems that, over the years, have come and gone...always knew a day was coming when there would be a big event.... While we were on the cruise the end of February, he slowed down, barely making the tour of Jerusalem. He was short of breath, and his…
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breast forms vs reconstruction
I am still trying to decide if I am going to have reconstruction or not... Have you worn breast forms? Which style did you like the best? Did you start out flat and then go to reconstruction? Are you happy you made the choice for reconstruction? Or would you rather have stayed flat? I hope I am using the correct terms,…
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Still Dancing with NED *^*
I was lead into the exam room followed by 3 doctors and a student. Talk about frightening! But NED is still doing the cha cha with me. NO METS, no arthritis ... only a fractured rib where most of my pain is. I've no clue how I fractured a rib. She asked me if I was hit or was in a car accident. I said "I know my memory is…
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I have an odd Question
I was wondering if anyone has had problems with their face breaking out.. As a side effect to cancer. I am being treated for rosacea but the dermatologist wasn't sure that, that was what the rash was...I use the Metro Gel as ordered but it's not helping much.. I haven't had any cancer treatments yet so that can't be the…