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stopping by to say hi!!!!!
hi everyone,I haven't been on the boards in a while,just been busy,I wanted to check in and let you all know I'm still Alive and doing well,I pray everyone is too! I Will set down one day and catch up on all the news.Mollyz
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Not Xeloda but Gemzar
Has anyone ever done Gemzar? If yes, would you tell me how the side effects are? Having a bone scan on Friday. Sending me to see a radiologist about my fracture which really does hurt. I did have a shot of Xgeva. Oncologist said it has a different chemistry than Zometa, Aredia and etc. My uveitis specialist probably won't…
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Multiple Primary at 50
This summer, I was sent for my usual mammogram, but the doctor added a thyroid ultrasound because of a goiter. Within 3 months, I had been diagnosed with breast cancer (the biopsy showed IDC, but the final pathology showed both IDC and ILC with 3 separate nodules), thyroid cancer (a particularly aggressive type,…
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Last chemo tomorrow
Had to use soap to get my ring off last night and my socks are leaving dents in my legs from the swelling. I called oncologist this morning, regarding being puffy before even starting my dexamethasone, and getting short of breath just bending over to tie my shoes. Dr is out of the office, PA is OK with that. Went in and…
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when you think of your BEST friend what words come to mind?
Turst, love, compassion (off the top of my head)
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How are things going, CypressCynthia?
Dear CC, How are things going? Update? Hugs, Doris
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Stopping Arimedex
Has anyone experience emotional outbursts since taking Arimedex?
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Israeli research team: Screen all Ashkenazi-Jewish women for BRCA mutations
http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Health/Israeli-research-team-Screen-all-Ashkenazi-Jewish-women-for-BRCA-mutations-374551
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Confused lumpectomy or masectomy
I have just completed 16 rounds of chemo for invasive triple negative breast cancer 4 rounds of AC and 12 taxol, finished on sept 11 2014. im so happy to be done I feel good despite the neuropathy and tiredness I'm suffering. I have an MRI and mammogram this Thursday then a meeting with the breast surgeon next week my dr…
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Good News and port is working for now!
Had to go back to lab to try and give blood again. No luck. The male nurse, nice but a little cocky came in and said he was going to do a shortcut that he found is quicker than stronger heparin or TPA. I stopped him in his tracks! Asked if this was taking the big syringe of saline and pushing it in like 15 seconds. He said…
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Pink Wine by the Case??**
If we must be on Pink Bus or in Pink Waiting Room we need to buy the Pink Wine by the Case.... don't you gals agree? Wonder if the Doctors would approve? I always heard that Red Wine was good for the blood...but all it ever does for me is make me sleepy. yuk yuk So if we are going to buy it by the case...why kind of Pink…
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First day of Chemo today
I've read it all but now that the day is here I am nervous as heck! I start my first found of A/C today at 11 central time. I have IDC stage 3a. I will do 4 rounds of A/C evey other week amd then taxol the next 4 rounds after that. Any tips would be great
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In the Pink Waiting Room**
So here we all are in the Pink Waiting Room...and it is no fun to be here. Twelve and a half years from Diagnosis of Invasive Ductile Carcinoma (IDC) High Risk Triple Negative (HRTN) Stage 3A and, about eleven and a half years from End of Treatment. (lumpectomy/6 courses of FAC Chemo/33 days of Radiation)....with all the…
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An Inconvenient Year by Yvonne Joye
Just learned of the book "An Inconvenient Year" by Yvonne Joye about a woman's battle with breast cancer. It's available on Amazon as a free Kindle download. I've downloaded it, just started reading it.
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Today is creamPuff91344's Birthday!
Best wishes for a great Birthday and a happy, healthy year! Jenny
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Today is Kara0221's Birthday!
Sending BIG wishes your way - for a lovely day! Happy Birthday! -Jenny
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HAPPY Belated BIRTHDAY ILuvmykids (Sept 12)
Hope your Birthday was fantastic and filled with lots of surprises! Best wishes for your year ahead! Jenny
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question about mets
I just found out yesterday (Friday) that I have cancer in my lymph nodes and liver. It has not quite been a year since I finished treatment for breast cancer. I go in next week for biopsies and a bone scan. And you know how it is in the office...never think of the questions to ask until you leave and there is no one to…
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New Immunotherapy Approach for Breast Cancer Shows Promise
IN THE CLINICNew Immunotherapy Approach for Breast Cancer Shows Promise http://www.mskcc.org/blog/new-immunotherapy-approach-breast-shows-promise i found this very interesting method as I was looking at new approved cancers drugs. First immunotherapy drug was recently approved for melanoma On Sep 4. Keytruda…
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Technical question!
I'm pretty new around here, and I was wondering how you know when someone has posted an answer to you. I can't always remember which forum topic I responded to the day before (lol)! I want to be sure and answer others, thanks.... (Oh and I think you are all awesome!)
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Asked for a pink bus...what do you call it when the bus hits a pothole?
Thanks for the bus for my appointment yesterday. I had gone in because I found lumps in my neck and along the collarbone. Well, crud! CT showed involvement on both sides of my chest and in my liver. On task for biopsies next week and a bone scan. Looks like I'll have a season pass for the bus again. Blessings, ~Mtmom
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O.T. in a away (oncologsit related though)
Years ago (MY MOM died 8 yrs ago NOT cancer) my mom saw the same oncologist (regularly) I starting seeing after her death. MY MOM had Platlet issues and saw and oncolgoirst , yet she never had cancer-Does anyhone know why she would see an oncoolgoist? (she had heart pace maker, diabetic BUT NO cancer at all) Just cruious…
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Doxil Has Failed
Had a ct scan and echocardiagram yesterday. I progressed in the left lung again, also have a small effusion and a fracture in the coracoid process (had to look that one up, had no idea what it was) it's a small bone in the shoulder. I really thought it was a bout of bursitis as it seem like the same kind of pain. I had…
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Hello Sweet Pinks
It has been a while since I last logged on to CSN and when I do, it brings back so many memories. both the good and the not so good. I will be forever grateful to this website it was my only support while going thru treatment. I remember the fear of the unknown, going into unchartered waters and you gals guided me thru it…
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Pink Bus, please?
I am new to the Pink Bus, but I think I would like one for tomorrow. I go to see the oncologist tomorrow (Thur) at 3pm (MST). I found a lump and bump on my neck and above my collarbone on the same side as my breast cancer. I have my heart set on it being nothing but I'm very anxious today and having a hard time focusing on…
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Depression and Femara (letrozole)
I have been recently switched from Tamoxifen to Letrozole. I had some revision surgery the first week of August, and ever since have been depressed. I have only been on the Letrozole for about 3 weeks, so I really dont think it is the only culprit, but am curious if there are any anti depressants that are better when used…
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Today is cavediver's Birthday!
Best wishes for a great day - and a wonderful, healthy year! much love, Jenny
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Today is Aysemari's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope you have a fantastic day - and a happy, healthy year! much love, Jenny
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Happy * Happy * Belated Birthday to Andi44 (Sept 8)
Happy Belated Birthday!!!! Hope you had a wonderful day - filled with lots of familly & friends - doing what you love most! (so sorry I was late - computer issues!!!) much love, Jenny
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Revised plan: 2nd pancreatic biopsy on Wednesday
My onc thought I should listen to the gi surgeon and have the second endoscopic us of the pancreas. GI wants to do it in the hospital and have the pathologist in the room and keep getting samples until the pathologist feels like they got a good one. BTW, my pancreatic enzymes and blood glucose remain high since late July.…