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Medical Dictionary (Play on words) Funny
It might have come from this discussion board or another one. At one time, I kept a file on my computer on posts that made me laugh. If you haven't read it before or even if you had, it might be fun to read again. MEDICAL DICTIONARY: Artery...... ......... ......... .. The study of paintings. Bacteria.... .........…
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Interesting Article on New Research
Dr. Ellis is the same one that introduced at the 2008 SABCS about taking estradiol (estrogen) to reboot a hormonal drug. I did try this myself but my drug didn't reboot. My oncologist would let me try it only by using my own estrogen. Maybe that is why it didn't work. However I found the following article interesting.…
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Need help and direction with debilitating joint pain (hips, knees, shoulders, wrists, elbows and spi
I can hardly walk and I limp. Any suggestions? I know I should walk for exercise and to keep my joints flexible, but the pain is unbearable..... Thank you for your help. I had 8 rounds of chemo after surgery, and 33 doses of radiation. Stage III invasive cancer in one breast. Anne
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26 with breast cancer, going strong but have questions about blood in stool
Hello, my name is Jessica. I am 26 and was diagnosed with breast cancer in August. I have had to rounds of chemo and I've been handling it well. Had good news yesterday and my tumor has shrunk and is a lot softer. Last Thursday I had chemo and during I had a bowl movement. I was kinda constipated and pushed a little more…
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AdrimIdex migraines
Hi, Im three years +a few months fromdiagnosis of stage 2a bC, e+, p-, her2 -. After chemo and bilateral mastectomy I was on tamoxafin For two years. Was switched to arimidex in march. In June I had a migraine, vomiting and feeling like crap, I thought I had the flu. About three week later same thing. Figured sounds like a…
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Name Brand Daily Vitamins Vs. Generic Daily Vitamins
I was just wondering what some of you think about generic daily vitamins (like the Wal-Mart Brand) vs. a name brand daily vitamin (like One A day). I know there might be a difference in fillers, but wonder if it is worth the extra money to get a name brand. I checked labels and they have the same amount of vitamins and…
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Anyone Get Reader's Digest?
I came across an interesting tidbit in the new edition of the Reader's Digest. Knitted Knockers (aka knitted boobs). Anyone ever hear of this before? I hadn't. This link tells more about the idea and how it started, as well as the goals of the group. It is rather interesting.…
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Chemo by your individual weight?
Saw something on TV a little while ago that there is a new study that says that many do not get the right amount of their chemo. What it said basically, was that chemo is/has been administered not based on actual weight but rather on 'ideal' weight. I was surprised at the info as when I did chemo 4 yrs ago, I was weighed…
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Update on Dawne
Dawne did not get good news on Wed. The cancer has spread to 2 lymph nodes in her neck.The tumor has grown and is pushing on her heart vessels,esophagus and trachea and aorta. She is in pain with all this and still major issues with the lymphdema. She had more test yesterday and sees her Onc next week. Thank you all for…
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having first chemo tomorrow morning
Hi, I was diagnosed with triple negative stage 2B grade 3 breast cancer 15 days ago. They are still waiting on the BRCA test results, but since it is aggressive and already moved into my lymph nodes, they are starting me on chemo tomorrow. in 8 weeks, i will have surgery. By then I will decide to go with Lumpectomy or…
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having first chemo tomorrow morning
Hi, I was diagnosed with triple negative stage 2B grade 3 breast cancer 15 days ago. They are still waiting on the BRCA test results, but since it is aggressive and already moved into my lymph nodes, they are starting me on chemo tomorrow. in 8 weeks, i will have surgery. By then I will decide to go with Lumpectomy or…
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Mastectomy
I am looking into getting a Mastectomy done, but I have Kaiser for my Insurance. Is this a good hospital to have this procedure done?
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Hi Everyone
Hi Everyone. I am an oldie from the boards and thought that i would check in and let you know what is going on in my world. First of all my health is holding up and I am doing ok, still in remission ya, 2 more years and i will be 5 years out. My girl friend Wendy and I got married on the 8 th of this month so now i am an…
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The Good News and the Good News
I had all of my annual tests today. Bone Density, Mamo, Breast Ultra Sound and Pelvic Ultra Sound. All of the results were good. My prize is I get to go back to having annual Mamos, instead of every 6 months. Yeah Hugs Donna
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Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia or DCIS....am really frightened
I just received my CNB results that states I have ADH. The core biopsy showed 2 areas that look suspicious. They took 6 samples from each area for a total of 12 biopsies. Now the surgeon wants to do 2 lumpectomies & hopes there's will be no DCIS or worse. There is mention of columnar cell atypia & flat epithelial atypia as…
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Triple Positive IDC with DCIS
Greetings all, just joined this network and wanted to introduce myself and tell my story. It has been 10 months today that I had a lumpectomy for triple positive, stage II, class III breast cancer. A PET scan showed that the cancer had not metastasized anywhere else in my body. The biopsy on the removed tumor indicated…
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So I over did it.
Well my first chemo session went ok. It took three tries amongst three nurses to access my port, and two of the nurses were highly exeperienced. One is an old friend I have known for 13 years, and she felt terrible. Thank goodness for EMLA cream, all I felt was pressure, and a teensy bit of pain when there fingers touched…
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I had chemo to shrink tumors but now it is significantly bigger
I hope someone can help! I was diagnosed in April with Breast cancer in my right breast of 7 cm (?) and also in my lymph nodes. My oncologist suggested chemo first to shrink tumor and then have a lumpectomy. I had 6 chemo which I finished at the end of August. Every time my oncologist examined me she said the tumor had…
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New and saying hello :)
Hello everyone! I just wanted to introduce myself and say hello. My story - quick version. I was diagnosed with Stage 1, invasive DCIS breast cancer on April 12, 2013. I had a lumpectomy on May 3rd. Surgeon did not get "clean margins" so I had a second lumpectomy on June 3rd. When she got into the breast further she…
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jerseygirl231 How Are Things Going For You?
jerseygirl231, How are things going for you? Give us an update when you can!!
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OT - Jennys (my daugther) Surgery
Just wanted to update everyone. Jenny had her surgery today to fix the hole in her heart and she is doing fine. She will be in the hospital for a night or two. Hugs, Mommaellen
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my shoulders are curving in???????
Ok ,I had left mastectomy with no reconstruction and my shoulders seem like they're curving/rounding and it doesn't feed good It has been three years this pass April. does anyone else have this problem. I read about this problem last year on this site but i didn't feel like scrolling and looking for it.~~Mollyz~~
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Happy Birthday - JuJuBeez !!
Hap Hap Happy Birthday -!!! Enjoy, Celebrate, and have lots of Birthday cake ... Vicki Sam
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Off Topic...Beau's new heart....
11 weeks ago, my beau was just out of transplant surgery. He is doing EXTREMELY well, and I catch myself glancing at him and realizing that without this surgery, I would be left only with a memory. HUGE thank you for the organ donor's family, for making the supreme sacrifice at their darkest moment of losing their young…
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Buying PINK-How do you know if % actually going to Breast Cancer?
I see many things with logo etc even at Concerts etc with band name , store with misc items-any way to know which actually DO IN fact donate and not a fake perception of donating? Just curious? Seems like everyone is going PINK-but wondering if any follow through with donataions? Denise
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Afraid of having Breast Cancer Recurrence
Hi everyone, I am new to this forum and I am a survivor of triple negative breast cancer. I was diagnosed with the cancer six years ago. Even after 6 years out, I am still terrified of having a recurrence. I was only 26 years old when I was first diagnosed with breast cancer. There was no history of cancer on either sides…
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Dexys Midnight Runners....
Come on Eileen! Wow, now I know why they called themselves that... new onco (gorgeous and young) prescribed them last week, MAN, My house has never been so clean.. even thinking of tackling the garden! I have been 'randomised' for the cyber-knife clinical trial and I will be having the real deal... woohoooooo lucky me eh?…
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New here
Just wanted to introduce myself. I am a 37 year old health care worker newly diagnosed with Stage IIb invasive ductal carcinoma. I recieved my diagnosis 8/20. I then had all my care transferred to a larger cancer center. I recieved the obligatory echocardiagram, breast MRI, BRCA testing, I had my port-a-cath placed last…
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O T-infant grand daughter-heart surgery UPDATE
I posted about granddaughter in the past weeks-we were NOT allowed to go to hopstials or see her etc-I have some contact with her now-(lives LOCAL with in 10 mins) more then likely she will need OPEN heart surgery soon as she gains 2-3 lbs. She has been in Westchester Medical Center 2 times in her short life..She'll be a…
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Kara0221 - Happy Birthday - Friday, September 13th
Kara - Enjoy this special day in celebration of you! Happy Birthday. Vicki Sam