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OT - Rabbit Agility
Wondering iF anyone has heard of or done 'Rabbit Agility'? I just heard of it this past weekend. It apparently is basically the same as Dog Agility except your bunny does it. They 'run' a pattern of jumps, tunnel, weave poles, etc. that is timed and done off leash - like Dog Agility. Buggsy already walks nice on a leash so…
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Male Breast Cancer News
Kudos to such a public figure coming forward! "Former New South Wales Premier Nick Greiner's "brave" revelation that he has undergone a mastectomy will help to break down the stigma around male breast cancer, the National Breast Cancer Foundation says."…
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O.T. How is your weather?
Though the last day in April -Big April showers-hopefully MAY flowers to follow (her in Mid NYS) Denise I hope it stops for Fri for Grandsons field trip-Walkway over the Hudson-fingers, eyes and teos all crossed.. Denise
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Feeling Frustrated...
I was all set to have my Latissimus flap procedure on 5/22 - but after speaking with the doctor, he has decided to take out my tissue expander and let that heal for a few months than proceed to do the Lat. flap procedure down the road. My body is showing signs of severe infection...UGH!!!...Why can't anything just be…
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To Shave or Not To Shave
Well, I had my first chemo treatment on april 10 (Cytoxan & Taxotere) with the Neulasta shot given the following day. I did have my hair cut about a week ago (it was about 5 inches past my shoulders). Surprisingly, I have gotten a lot of compliments on my new bob and I'm actually starting to like it too. However, my hair…
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Is anyone taking letrozole and have side effects
I was diagnosed with breast cancer last year, had a mastomy in June last year. I have been on letrozole since August. I have gain about 20 pounds, joint and bones ache, and very depressed. Has anyone had similar side effects? My husband also was diagnosed with lung cancer in Dec 2012. He also battles with side effects of…
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Arimedex side effects
Hi everyone. I have not been on here for awhile.I been having bad pains in my feet and hands.I been going to a orthopedic dr.He has been giving me shots in my hands.He told me I have trigger finger.Now my feet are cramping and hurting.I have appointment with him in a couple weeks.I have talked to my Cancer Dr. About this…
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Just wanted to say "Hi" and sending you lots of cyber hugs
Hi my sisters and brother, Haven't been on here for a while and just wanted to say "Hi". Been reading some of the post and I just want to reach out and hug all of you. My blood work shows I am still cancer free and I am schedule for my Pet Scan in May. Having the test done doesn't bother me it is the "what if". But I just…
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Everyday is a Miracle
My Mommy has Stage 4 Breast Inflammatory Cancer with Skin, Lung Mets and Triple Negative. Diagnosed March 2012. Undergone 11 cycles of chemotherapy, 33 sessions of radiation and radical mastectomy. She is currently undergoing chemotherapy of taxol and cisplatin weekly with one week off. The first round of chemo was…
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Radiation side effects
I am having leg aches after finishing partial breast radiation treatments yesterday. Treatments were for 5 straight days, twice a day. They warned me about fatigue, weakness, skin problems. No one said anything about aching legs. What could this be? Am I in danger with this symptom? It's Saturday, so I can't reach anyone…
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article on ending chemo
Cnn.com/healingthefuture. Thought this was interesting. Amazing if they can find a way to heal our immune system rather than put poison in our systems. Keep our fingers crossed.
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pink bus-annual check up with Radiologist oncologist all good
Didn't think to get Pink Bus...yesterday.. I had to go back to radiology oncologist for my annual check up-could have used some company.. anyhow ALL great good for one more year... woot woot.. Denise
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After Cancer, During Tamoxifen... Before Life
I get depressed and then feel guilty for being depressed because i know there are so many people worse off than me. Doesnt stop me from being depressed though. Im highly emotional & cry at random which I never did before Cancer. Extremely frustrating because prior to that I was very level headed and had no problem…
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Missing Tasha
Has anyone heard from Tasha? I know she was having a rough time. Tasha, please let us know how you are doing? My kindest thoughts are with you. Stef
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OT Wedding
I am one dreamy eyed mother-of-the-bride this am. The wedding was soooo perfect. We had San Diego weather: sunny, no humidity and highs in the upper 70's. The Botanical Gardens at City Park was blooming and beautiful; the band magical; the food exceptional; the bride and groom adorable (I am a bit prejudiced) and I had…
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Common "ground"
I'm posting this link for anyone who might be interested, because the video has a lot of really good information regarding ER+ breast cancer, as well as uterine cancer. Although the topic is uterine cancer and is from a presentation to gyn cancer survivors and the presenter is a gynecologic oncologist, he does such a good…
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Doxil It Is.
Doxil is my next drug and I will have it on Wednesday. The oncologist would have preferred Xeloda but I wanted more information on how Xeloda interacted with folic acid which I take to go with Methotrexate (chemo drug) for uveitis. I had an echocardiogram and blood work. I will have it once a month. Has anyone had this…
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Tumor markers were right
After 5 years, my breast canceer has spread to my ribs. To be honest, I am in shock. I thought after 5 years I was in the clear. How silly was that ??? ONcologist has already given me two shots of Faslodex. Another series of shots in two weeks. She is very optimistic as the "spots" are very tiny and this was caught early.…
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pain in should blade and chest after mactectomy
Has anyone else had pain in the should that has lasted for two year after surgery. What to do for it.
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Doris how are you doing? What is next?
Doris I have been thinking about you today. How was your appointment? how are you doing? What is next? Sending positive thoughts your way Hugs
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Ultrasound question
First a little history about me: I was diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma in February and had a partial nephrectomy. Prior to this I was a very healthy 31 year old. Last week I found a lump in my left breast go I had a mammogram and ultrasound yesterday. I got the results today and the mammogram really did not show…
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Happy Birthday to Me!
I just had to write because the first thing I thought of this morning as I woke up was at this time last year I was at the hospital getting a double mastectomy! (on my birthday!) I have to say it's a much better birthday this year! I am one thankful birthday girl!!
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O.T. snow last night-
Anyone else wake up to snow and ice? I put my flip flops on weeks ago-I always say no going back to shoes/ sneakers until fall. I was wrong-this am sneaker and socks back on again. Denise
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Tamoxifen affect
I always find this site so informative. I have had a stressful month and was quite cranky almost well very PMS like. I am on tamoxifen for 4 years and havent had a cycle since chemopause 4.5 years. then one day started bleeding and have continues. Called my gyn, had an Ultrasound. lining was 0.9 mm supposed to be 0.4 mm.…
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Happy Belated Birthday -- Mariam_11_09 -- April 14th
Sorry, we missed celebrating your Birthday yesterday - so please accept our apologies .. Hoping you had a wonderful, and Happy day. Vicki Sam
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Changing Tamoxifen
I would like to know has anyone ever had to remain on tamoxifen after a second reocurrance of cancer in their breast? I would like to change my medicine because my breast cancer came back while taking tamoxifen. My Oncologyist thinks I need to contiune taking tamoxifen due to the fact that I am not menoplausal.…
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breast cancer in men
hi everyone! i am a wife of a man who has breast cancer. He has stage 2 cancer and is scheduled for mastectomy next week. The doctors would like to take few of the muscles in the breast to make sure it hasn't spread and his doctor mentioned about removing some of his lymph nodes but we are not completely sure if that is…
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head sweating
Since I have been with no hair I have been expierencing when i go to bed to try and sleep My head sweats so bad that i have to change pillows every 2 to 3 hrs a night and I at my wits end with it,Does any1 else have a problem with head sweating?thank you and god bless
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NEW 3 word story
Sunshine and breezy
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any vacation plans? fun weekend etc?
Just wondering if others have any fun plans for sping/summer? visiting out of town family? (both sides of my family all live within 10 miles) I have 3 long-weekend camping trips-WDW & Disney Cruise! BIG CELEBRATION TRIP) Denise