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Unexpected Emotions
Today while sitting at my desk at work, all of a sudden my eyes filled with tears and started running down my cheeks. I felt sad, but I really don't know why. For the last five months, since I first found out that I have breast cancer--I have just plunged in and tired to just focus on what was ahead me, the decisions to be…
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Radiation Treatments: Were you told to NOT swim in a pool?
My rads oncologist told me today to not swim in our pool or any pool until I am done with rads and then to wait a few weeks at least. Were the rest of you told that? I was hoping to get some relief from the heat by swimming. Guess I will just sit in the shade and watch everyone else swimming. Kathy
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Ever feel dizzy?
I did this weekend. I thought maybe I got up too fast or something and that is why it happened. So, I am figuring it is nothing. I didn't say anything to my hubby. I just sat back down, so, he didn't notice. It did go away then. I thought I'd see if it's happened to anyone else here. Angie
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Sun problems
I live in Louisiana-land of hot as hades summers--always in the 90's, lows in the high 70's or 80's and 70% humidity. Think sauna! Usually, we head to the mountains in the summer. This summer, on chemo, I am not ready to go anywhere. My oncologist warned me that on my regimen (perjeta, herceptin, taxotere) I should be…
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JamieW, Are you home yet?
Just want you to know I am thinking of you and hope your surgery went ok. Post when you are able to do so. Best, Doris
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Skin Mets treatments
Looking for someone dealing with breast cancer mets to the skin. I really, really would like to talk to someone going through this horrible disease. I am on AVastin and Abraxine and it is spreading by the day. They took me off so that they can do a staging PET/CT as I have been having hip pain. I am in pain both physically…
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Free hats, scarves and more for those starting chemo!
I know these sites helped a lot of the pinkies on here before, and, it might help some of you now that are going thru chemo. I think they all offer FREE stuff for you. I hope these sites can help some of you! Franceluxe.com - Beautiful free silk scarf Everyone loved these a lot! Headcovers.com - Scarves, headwraps, hats,…
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Officially Diagnosed...bummer
So, here I am. Officially diagnosed with ductal carcinoma. We don't know if it is "in situ" yet, so prayers, good vibes, whatever you've got- send our way. Thank you to the ladies who pushed me to insist on a biopsy! Cancer, indeed, knows no age. -Molly (Age 30)
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Took the plunge today, shaved it off
Was not as difficult to accept as I thoughtt. It was pretty painless, but really chilly when the AC kicks in. Have a very important question? How do you keep the wig still? It feels like it is wiggling around. I tried tightening it, but it felt like it was going to pop up, guess I got it too tight. Is it something you just…
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Bad Itching
Has anyone else had any troble with itching after their treatment of Abraxane Cytoxan and newlasta. I have no rash but my arms and legs itch bad. I took benadryl and that helps some but not completely. Kathy
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Funny story from hospital
So, because it took 5 hours (really) to get out of bed before I went to the ER, my husband fed me all kinds of pills. I couldn't lift my head for water, so he gave me pieces of chocolate cookies to swallow pills with. After a while, he was panicked and said "&^&%&* you are bleeding from your face and arms" I said that was…
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My week in hospital
So, 3 weeks ago, I bent down to pick up something like a feather. Felt lower back go "sprong." I tried to let it work itself out for a couple days, taking motrin and finally went to my primary. She gave me a shot of muscle relaxant and Flexeril. Tried this for a couple days and lower back got worse. Then I saw my…
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OT - Update on Jenny
She was released from the hospital today. The doctors said that she had something called an eye stroke caused by her blood not circulating correctly due to a drop in blood pressure. All of this is treatable with meds. Thank you all for your prayers and good thoughts. Ellen
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Had to go to ER
I had a hard time with n/v. It seemed the more I tossed the worse it got. I coudln't hold on to solids or liquids. I got so weak I couldn't walk from my bedroom to the living room without stopping at the bathroom to rest. I was taking my nausea meds regularly, but it didn't help. Did not even think to call and get new…
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Xeloda side effects
Hi, Having lots of problem with hand and foot syndrome from this loverly drug. Does anyone have a good suggestion for lotion? I've been lathering up 2 and 3 times a day, but by the end of the day, the skin is dry and uncomfortable. I want to make sure there's no parabens in the lotion though, because some studies have…
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Tasha_111 -- How are you doing, dear Sister?
I've been thinking about you -- Do share how things are going - the good, the bad, and the ugly! We are here for you!!!!!!!! Strength, Courage and HOPE for a Cure. Vicki Sam
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Texasgirl10's first treatment on new chemo
Dawne had her first treatment of the gemzar yesterday. She was very sick last night and said she felt like she had the flu. That was pretty much what they told her to expect. She is not on steroids with this chemo and is very happy about that.Her lymphadema is giving her trouble, she is hoping not taking the steroids will…
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OT-Prayers Needed
Prayers needed please for my daugther, Jenny who was admitted to the hospital yesterday with blurred vision in her right eye, headache and tremors in her arms. Thank You So Much Ellen
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Telemarketers! Do I Hear A GRRRR?
First let me apologize if any of you are a telemarketer. I am sorry, BUT, do the rest of you get sick and tired of those stupid phone calls at all hours of the day and night? Don't get me wrong, we don't get lots and lots of them as we have something on our phone line that if they don't reveal their phone number, it…
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Camul aka Carol, Update?
Carol, How is your infection doing? Been thinking of you... Hope you will be able to make your trip. If you can.... we want to hear from you. Best, Doris
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Feeling Better
For those of you that knew I was struggling, I am feeling better. I have a new dr, new medicines and good ultra-sound report. The legions on my liver are not canerous. It is nice to have a dr that is tuned into my health. Cheers!! Marianne
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Yesterday I was able to send my records and talk with the new onco
The doctor seems nice. He is willing to see if he can help . He asked me what I had for treatment for this I told him surgery chemo and rads. He asked if I had taken a multi vit I said yes through rads I should not have . With what he said I basically got no benifit from it . It got me pissed but oh well life goes on.
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Surgery Date
Hi all, I saw the plastic surgeon last Friday and I really liked him and I got a call from my surgeons office today, my surgery will be Thursday July 18th.It seems so surreal that just a few short weeks ago I would have never guessed that I would be having B/L Mastectomy with reconstruction in July. My plans were to garden…
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Thanks For Being There!
I was diagnosed on 5/22 with ILC stage 1. Went through the surgery (scared to death). Beginning rads next week, then followed by Hormone Therapy. Through it all, my husband has been there by my side. Through every appointment, the biopsy, the surgery, pet scan tomorrow. I just wanted to say "thank you" my love for being…
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Update on me
Hi all. I wanted to thank you all once again for the encouraging things you said in response to my first post "So angry..." from a few weeks ago. Much has happened since then! I've now had 3 chemo treatments (weekly Taxol for 3 months). Before the first one I had a fairly severe breakdown (just to recap, I have social…
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AccuBoost
Hi All, Can anyone share their experience with AccuBoost radiation therapy? I'm scheduled for next week. Debbie
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First chemo last Monday & I'm a mess, need HELP
Last Monday I had my port put in and then had my first Chemo treatment. I have never been so tired in my life. I'm awake for 30 minutes and then sleep for an hour or two. I'm very nauseous, but no vomiting thank goodness. No appetite. I ate 1/2 slice of bread and a couple crackers yesterday and about the same today. At the…
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Hello
I just jumped in and started replying to some posts on the site without even introducing myself. I'm Cheryl and I had a lumpectomy a few weeks ago and started my rad treatments this week. I was diagnosed with infiltrating ductal and ductal carcinoma in situ. I am ER and PR positive and HER2 negative. My oncologist has…
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Need the Pink Bus Again-My Sister is Back in Surgery
Unfortunately, she formed a large hematoma that has blocked one of her drains. She is going back to surgery this afternoon to have hematoma removed and drain replaced. Please keep her in your prayers. I am hoping this is a small setback.
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Off topic-moved out
My daughter and grandsons have lived with us exactly 4 1/2 yrs and they moved out last night. IT was over due but it will be so different. She worked evenings, so I DID dinner, homework, sports, bed time nightly. THEY only moved about 10 mins-i'll see them often-but it will take some getting used to-the house was NEVER…