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"3" word story (each adds 3 words to keep story going)
My Favorite vacation
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Bone Density Test
I recently received my bone density results and it show that I have Osteopenia in the left femoral neck, a T scor of -1.7. My onc wants me to take Fosamax but I have been reading up on medication for Osteopenia and some say medication is not needed until you are diagnoised with osteoprosis. Has anyone else been in the same…
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Beginning to feel more energetic and hopeful!
Finished taxotere and neulasta. I was scared to death of the final round as I suffered a flu-like syndrome last round with a fever for 14 days and extreme, extreme weakness. Turns out I was also severely hypothyroid (test 10X below normal). I have had thyroid issues since 1984 and my thyroid was stable (on meds) for 20+…
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Chen's tribute pictures in Expressions Galery...
....sorry it took so long... Hugs, Kathi
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M.R.I. denied
insurance denied this so now doc sending me for U S they should not be allowed and IM wondering who would like to raise some hell with me in washington if need be ladies this is our life we r talking about and who should deny this test to us just because of price my life is worth so much more then a test and so r all of…
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Long time no post
One of the reasons I have not posted in such a long time is that I have gotten a first shift job and also within my profession of Social Work. I took a job in February of this year with a Hospice in a nearby town. It consumes a lot of my time. I Occasionally run into cancer patients of course and having heard the scary…
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My First Chemo tomorrow, need the Pink Bus !
Hello everyone, think I will need the Pink Bus, tomorrow is my first Chemo. I know many of you have gone through this but I am as nervous as nervous can be and of course crying but I do that for anything LOL De
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Prayers for Coco2008
Please say prayers for Sandy, she was hospitalized overnight.
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Bras for post reconstruction on one side only
Need a bra that will support the breast that did not have cancer (also did not have a breast lift) and not hurt the reconstructed side. I look really lopsided without a bra but my bras really are uncomfortable. They are underwire. I tried the "tlc" catalog but they did not have the comfortable bra in my size (32C). They…
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I'm just a blonde when it comes to reconstruction...
When I first got here, I thought you guys were talking about Southern Reconstruction! But seriously, is there a kind of reconstruction that is just one surgery, with no expanders needed? I know when I had the mastectomy 4 yrs ago, they left it so a trans....somekind of tummy tuck-new boob job could be done. I am…
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Chemo and vision problems
I've been having a slight problem with my vision while on Taxotere and Cytoxan, but attributed it to my eyes watering. In the last couple of hours it's gotten a lot worse and my eyes are not tearing. I have to enlarge the print on the screen to 150% to read it. I'm trying to set appt with onco for tomorrow. Has anyone else…
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good news
I am holding my own against this beast. And even better I have been released from seeing the onco . I can be watched by the PCP . I have two ultra sounds coming up to check on my thyriod and to see if my left arm is good or is it the beginnings of lyphedema if I spelled it forgive me. My right hip is giving me a fit but…
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The lastest on Dawne
I am confused and very frustrated! Dawne was told she would be in the hospital at least a week. She was told how dangerous this was, and then they send her home today. I really don't get it and don't think Dawne does either. She is giving herself injections in the stomach for at least 3 months with the hope of dissolving…
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Trying to be normal/upbeat. but........
I am so proud of myself, everyonr thinks I am doing so well, hey, almost forgotten about the st 4 dx. I should win a bloody Oscar! Guess if I act positive I will BECOME positive! Seems to be working... Yay. Maybe the 'happy pills' are kicking in? Maybe spending more time with the horses is therapeutic? Maybe NOT having…
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getting ready for onco appt.
Havent seen him for 4 weeks. Am going to see f they can do radiation on my right femur/hip less painful. I was told 3 years ago that I couldnt have more rads to pelvic/hip and spine, but this is a little lower than my hip. When I put weight on my right side it sends pain straight up from my knee to my hip! Just hoping for…
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OMG i may have made a big mistake!!
six months ago i went to doctor for a lump in left breast. i was sent for mammo and US. a few days later i got a call to go for another mammo. when i got there it was for a biopsy and not another mammo. i freaked out because i idint know i needed a biopsy and thought everything was fine. the new radiologist looked at the…
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Prayers needed now for Dawne please
I am asking for prayers for Dawne sweet sisters. She has been at the hospital since about 11:30 our time. She has a deep blood clot in her jugular vein. It is a very dangerous situation. She is scared and worried. She is still in the ER Dept but as soon as they get her to a room I am going to go to the hospital. Please…
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Arimidex experiences?
Hi All, I'm scheduled to start Arimidex when my rads are done (6 More!!!! Yay). Just wondering if anyone could share their experience with side effects. I hate taking meds, but I know that its important. Also, I'm starting to burn pretty bad. I use Aquaphor everyday. Any advice of whether or not I should continue it after…
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Chenheart/Claudia's memorial service
If any of you would like to see a couple of the video's I took of her services today, they are posted on my facebook page. It is an open page, so you are welcome to view it. it was a beautiful service with Reggie giving a very touching speech. my facebook name is Vicki Hilton Cat
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Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12 use with chemotherapy and L-glutamine for mouth sores
I am not taking my regular antioxidant regimen during chemotherapy, but I had researched the need for B6 and B12. Has anyone had this experience? Also, using L-glutamine powder has been recommended for mouth sores during chemotherapy. I am using a baking soda/salt water rinse after every meal, but should I do this more…
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METASTATIC BREAST CANCER & CYSPLATIN+GEMCITABINE CHEMOTHERAPY
Let me tell you about myself, my name is Abhishek Sharma & I live in New Delhi (INDIA). I was going through your the website for the latest information on Cancer Treatment / Alternate Therapies etc. Below is the short & Crisp Treatment record of my wife:- My wife Ritu is been suffering from Breast Cancer from 2011.…
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Dealing with extreme fatigue
I went through Stage IIIc breast cancer in mid-2011. I had a mastectomy, chemo and radiation. My treatment ended at the very end of 2011. That was about 20 moths ago, and I am still so exhausted that I sleep 10 hours every night and often take 2-hour naps. And no, I am not depressed. I went to my oncologist for a regular…
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Tomorrow (Saturday) 9am PST is the paddle-out for our dear Chen....
If you can spare a thought, wish her well along her journey.... Vicki and I are heading out at 5am to get there on time... Hugs, Kathi
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How Do You Keep Track of Things to Remember to Tell Your Doctor(s)?
Now that I am on the three-month cycle for the oncologist (and am gradually dropping off the other involved doctors), I have decided that I need to make use of those pocket-sized calendars to keep track of when things out of the norm occur so that I can see if it occurs again/how often it occurs. I can also jot down…
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Happy Birthday to Ms. Gebby (Mary) .. August 16th
Mary, Happy Birthday wishes for you dear Sister. I hope you have the most wonderful Birthday! Vicki Sam
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Would like info please
Hi, I am new to the site. I've recently undergone a bilateral mastectomy and was initially diagnosed with invasie lobular carcinoma, but while reading my patholgy report it says invasive lobular carcinoma, pleomorphic type. Prior to surgery this tumor grew from 1.cm to 4.0 cm. Does anyone have information on this type of…
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safe supplements to take during chemotherapy.
I know I am not supposed to take antioxidants during chemotherapy. I understand why. Are there any supplements like calcium or glucosamine that are safe to take? Has anyone taken B-complex safely or Vitamin C in low doses? I am on a very good fruit and veggie diet and I drink lots of fluids, but I hate to give up…
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Thank You Everyone Who Responded To My Cry of Support on the Pink Bus
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You for all your support, positive thoughts and prayers for me. It Worked! Stable every where, I was so darn happy, I could have cried or have done a happy dance. Went in to Medical Records where my favorite person handed me the envelope containing the results of the ct scan.. One lady asked me…
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Take A LOOK At BlownAway60 Expression Page Please
Her drawings are beautiful! Donna, you are so talented! I love all of your drawings! Her name here is BlownAway60. Please take a look! We certainly have one very talented pink sister! Hugs, Megan
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Does anyone else get uneasy on your treatment "anniversaries"?
I completed treatment (bilateral lumpectomies, chemo, and radiation) at the end of 2009. I'm on Tamoxifen and have some (manageable) side effects from that, but thankfully, I'm healthy now and continue to have good checkups and boring mammograms. But even 4 years later, I find I still get uneasy and preoccupied on my…