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Is anyone taking Faslodex
I am starting Faslodex next week. 2 500 mg shots every 2 weeks for 3 weeks and then once a month. Any advice on what to expect.. My lobular breast cancer came back after 4 1/2 years and I also had MMMT uterine in 2014. Thanks for your help. Sue
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What helps you through your hot flashes?
I counted 58 of them yesterday. I am on Anastrozole and still doing my Herceptin until Aug. 2017. Not my first rodeo with hot flashes but this is nuts! Nurses reply is..well it is working. Considering rolling in the snow next, Annie
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Overwhelmed... (newly diagnosed)
I am 38 yrs old and was just diagnosed with Multifocal Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (clinical stage 2). I found out on the 2nd of December. I have met with my oncologist and a couple surgeons. I have met with a plastic surgeon and am waiting to hear back from another. My insurance is not the greateset, so that doesn't make…
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Merry Christmas
wanted to say thank you to my ornament buddy's.The gifts were gorgeous.Thank you so much.Merry Christmas.
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My ornament arrived today~☆
Thank you Carol~ a beautiful angel of hope with swarovski crystals! She really sparkles! Wishing you peace and rest, and joy in abundance ~♡
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Holiday wishes to all!
No matter what holiday you will be celebrating over the next week, I hope that you are surrounded with family and friends. May your days be filled with joy, peace, and the hope of better days in 2017. To each of you, thank you for sharing your life with those here who have needed your guidance over the past year (myself…
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Anyone ever taken 50,000 IU vitamin D?
My oncologist's office just called, and my most recent bloodwork showed that my vitamin D levels are a little low. He's been monitoring my vitamin D as part of my routine bloodwork for about 6 months now, and my levels have been fine. He's had me on 1000 IU/day just as a precaution, but is now prescribing 1 50,000 IU…
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Ornament arrived
Hello all, my beautiful ornament arrived from Jennytwist! It has a beautiful angel on one side and peace doves on the other. It looks perfect on the tree. Thank you so much Jenny! Happy holidays and a blessed 2017 to all! Barb A
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I received my ornament. It no name. Thank you whomever it came from.
It is very nice. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Hugs, Carol
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Depressed after surgery
I have read but not posted but I had my surgery after 18 weeks of chemo/radiation. I have breast, anal cancer and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. on Tuesdat I had surgery a left mastectomy and a right lumpectomy and because of my anal cancer I'm having a hard time I just burst out in tears at anything they started giving me a…
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I received my ornament!
Thank you Rutzetta! It's beautiful and also handcrafted. This was fun!
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Laughter the best medicine
Hi Everyone, I just wanted to share a book that has helped me tremendously through this cancer journey...it is called "Cancer on 5 $ a Day" by Robert Schimmel. He is a comedian and he fought lymphoma stage 3 I believe. Warning or trigger alert, he is a very "blue" comedian so be ready for lots of sex jokes and some…
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My ornament arrived!!!!
A cute home made ornament from Puffin2014!!!! Thanks so very much! I actually received it several weeks ago but had been out of town visiting family out of state! Such fun - my grandaughter had a wonderful time finding the perfect spot to hang it on the tree! THANK YOU again Puffin2014 - and lovely Holiday wishes to all my…
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Another brother dx'd.
One of my brothers moved back here a little over a month ago and was not feeling well so he went to new doctor, did blood work sent him to the Cancer Center. He was dx'd w/ stage iv non-hodgekins lymphoma. Another brother has CLL and non hodgekins Lymphoma but a different sub-type. The bro just dx'd has one of the rare…
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tamoxifen question
Hi everybody! hello newbies lol, I've been on tamoxifen for about 3 or 4 months now, and im not feeling well, I have shoulder pain that eases up at night and hurt so bad in day time , i take goody powders and it helps but doesnt take the pain away., i was at my ocologist office last week and he sheduled a bone scan and i…
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Thank YOU Peony
i know I have posted this twice - but somehow it's no longer here on our site -- thank you thank for my most beautiful Christmas ornament- and so special Avon breast cancer bracelet.. I so lo ❤️ them both!! Thanks you again .. Merry Christmas.. Vicki Sam
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TNBC- POST OP Pathology Report
H Everyone! I wanted to share my pathology report. No cacer found in lymphnodes or the breast. The 6cm tumor was gone!!! I had a complete response to chemo, prayer and faith in God! I could hardly contain myself after getting this news!! The doctor still recommends radiation simply because it was TNBC. I continue to pray…
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My ornament has arrived.!!!
To my ornament exchange buddy ( I don't know your name on CSN)Thank you so much for the beautiful ornaments. I am going to get my tree tomorrow and both of them will be perfect on my tree. I especially like the psalm that was on the outside of the card. May God bless you and your family this Holiday Season. Love Surf.
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4 word winter story
Tempature dropped quick and
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End of 18 chemo treatment but am extremely tired
my chemo ended last week.I have felt the tiredess I have ever been.I wake up tired.Just wondered if anyone else has had this.Its more then a normal tired.some days I can not do anything.Any suggestions?Thank you.
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Recurrence
Hi, now I am on 2 boards. Wow lucky me. I am 75 years young and go to the Cleveland Clinic. I had lobular breast cancer in June of 2012 and had a masectomy and nothing else. In July of 2014 I was diagnosed with MMMT uterine cancer and had 5 taxol/carbo treatments and 3 brachytheray treatments. I just had a biopsy of a…
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Mom about to go for 1st round of chemo - what to expect
Hi, My mom is about to go for her 1st chemo session (She's stage 3 plus) and I'm quite nervous as I don't want her to go through the hell described by chemo patients. Question is : any advice on the side effects and how best to copy with common side effects during chemo? Thanks!
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A HELLO and Thinking of all of you
Hello to all my beautiful ladies (and gentlemen). I am thinking of you all and wondering how you are. I haven't been here in a while and you're all in my heart. Please give me an update on how you're doing. I am very stressed with work (wish I can leave it NOW!). A lot of anxiety with some tests I've had but taking one day…
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Thank you for my ornament!
So excited to receive my ornament today from MaryAnn in Florida -- a beautiful glass ornament that lights up! Check out my Expressions page for a photo. Thank you so much, MaryAnn, for your thoughtful card, and for such a sparkly addition to my Christmas tree. Traci