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Herceptin OR herceptin and perjeta? Update
My favorite, most trusted onc of 26 years mentioned that he wanted me to have herceptin and perjeta indefinitely after stopping taxotere. My new, local onc mentioned continuing only herceptin. I told him other onc wanted both and he didn't see why. Well I hate getting caught in these kinds of situations and felt…
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Goals Achieve and Reset!!
I just passed a milestone I didn't think I'd see! When I was diagnosed with my recurrence in 2009 we were just about to move. I had a 6th Grader, a 4th Grader and a PreK child. At that time, it hurt to breathe. Cancer had metastisized to my sternum and I was in so much pain that I actually wasn't breathing enough and…
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Clinical trial?????
I saw my rad onco this afternoon and she is recommending me for clinical trial of cyber-knife. One shot rad treatment. Anyone had exp of this? Tash xxxx
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start round #3 of radiation.
This time from right hip to mid calf. Then 7-10 day break followed by internal radiation, if UHC will approve it. May not as it runs 30 - 40k. Medicare.will pay their part but UHC may not and I certainl do not have 6-8k.... Has anyone here used Quadrmet? This is the radioactive drug that is used. I will know in 14 days if…
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Got my boxing gloves on.....
Boxing gloves, big girl panties and arse-kicking boots are on. Start rads tomorrow. Fingers crossed that it will help with the pain. I do NOT have the attention span for pain!, Hugs to all J xxxxxx <----- cool dude.
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Got my boxing gloves on.....
Boxing gloves, big girl panties and arse-kicking boots are on. Start rads tomorrow. Fingers crossed that it will help with the pain. I do NOT have the attention span for pain!, Hugs to all J xxxxxx <----- cool dude.
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Its the most WONDERFUL time of the year -- Are you ready for some FOOTBALL ????
I love this time of year -- College, and Professional - You name it, I watch it!!! I am obsessed - no doubt, just ask any family member, or friend! LOL Any other football fan out there ??? Favorite Team .... Vicki Sam
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Shooting Pains Normal?
I had bilateral mastectomy & reconstruction 11 days ago. The discomfort has gotten suddenly worse this evening...shooting pains across one breast and general pain in all incisions. Tylenol isn't quite getting rid of the discomfort. I did have more activity today than I've had in all the 5 days I've been out of the…
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GabeNAbby Mom Memorial Update
I just sent $400 from us to Linda Simmons' Medical fund. Thank all of you who contributed. I signed everyone's name, although they will be visible only to Lisa. The GoFundME site shows it as anonymous. I will send a card to Karl and the kids with all our names as well. Linda's memorial service is Saturday. I will attend it…
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Exercise - need guidance post reconstruction
Has anyone received definitive answers on the use of dumbells for strength training after reconstruction with implants? Need some guidance and doctors seem to avoid the topic. Please share your thoughts.
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Happy Birthday - Maggiemay39 - September 3rd
Enjoy your very special day - Celebrate ! Vicki Sam
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Cinnamonsmile -- Please check in when you can
You have been thru helll these past few weeks . . . We are thinking, and praying for you -- Update us when possible. Hoping things are better for you, health wise. Vicki Sam
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After that biopsy new places came out.
I had a biopsy and it came back positive my cancer was back in my incision on the left side where my breast was removed, so I go back Thursday to have the stitches removed, and do the pet scan and etc. Today getting dressed I looked down and on the right breast that I still have looks like the cancer is coming out there .I…
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Shampoos
A few days ago I read where some shampoos can cause breast cancer.I think it was saiid something like 68 different ones.So I go get my shampoo bottle and it's one of those.Havent sued it in 2 days and will be gling to the store and checking all the ingredient labels.Washed my hair last night with my bubble bath,.Much…
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Recovery help after double mastectomy and double Latissimus Dorsi Flap reconstruction
First post here. I am 2 weeks post op of my surgeries and I am absolutely miserable. Depressed, in pain, uncomfortable. I feel like I have been running a low grade fever for about a week now. I get chills while I am sweating under a blanket. I have 5 drains (3 on left 2 on right) and they HURT. They won't put out much…
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I HAVE A DREAM...
...that one day we will have a pink heart shape pill that cures all cancers and our biggest complaint will be that it comes only in 6 different flavors. Please, join me in this dream and until then god bless us with nothing but happy hopeful days. Laz
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Some facilities do know about LE
Friday afternoon I had eye surgery at a private surgical hospital. (Long story that I won't go into publically now, other than to say my current DR is FANTASTIC.) Anyway - so many say that they have had issues with staff not knowing correct handling of those with LE (LymphEdema). I had my sleeve/glove on when I got there…
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1 wk post-op: Surgical complications
Home temporarily after 7 days in hospital for double mastectomy and reconstruction Aug. 23, 2013. Have PICC line and visiting nurse to administer IV Vancomycin and wound care. Trying to save dying tissue and skin before 2nd surgery to debried area scheduled for Sept 6, 2013. One side is fine. The other looks so bad it…
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Tamoxifen and fatigue
Hi everyone, I haven't been to this forum in a long time but it was very helpful to me at one time and I talked with some great ladies. I am hoping to get some more answers. I have been tired for what feels like years now. I am on Tamoxifen and was just looking up side effects of it and noticed a lot of women complaining…