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Help!!!! I'm so confused.....Not handling to well anymore
I don't know if this is right place for me to post. I have had my mastectomy, lymph nodes removed. Been through 4 chemo's and 33 radiations. Have lymphedema in my left arm. Labor Day this year will be a year since it all started. Right now I just feel broken. Like, I have nothing left to give. I've always been the care…
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No insurance and trying to get answer
Hello, I am new here. I have read through some of the posts in this section. I haven't found the answer I was hoping to find. I live in Missouri, which has no recognized Native tribes, so there is no Indian Health Service here in the state. For about a year now I have lost so much momentum and just gotten to where I feel…
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"Why in this world"
Why in this world does our government send money to other countries just to keep peace with them and not keep the money here in the U.S. to help its own people. It upsets me so much when people cannot get treatment here if they do not have insurance for sickness. People do not have places to live. People do not have food…
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Can someone help me with neuropathy
Anyone on here that has neuropathy I would really appreciate your help. I have it really bad, My last chemo treatment was in May and it had to be reduced because of this. It has been getting worse day by day. I cannot even go shopping for 30 minutes then I have to leave because I cannot hardly walk and also left hand and…
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double mastecomy and recovery
Diagnosed with Stage 1. Positive results on BRAC tests. Double mastecomy recommended. I thought I would be okay with it, but frankly, now, I am getting a little scared. Is the recovery process at the hospital very hard? Recovery at home? I have 2 young children.
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catching up -I was camping in NYS Adk Mountains (over a week)
NO cell service to speak of-nor text or ONLINE....we did break down when we were almost to the campground-luckily enough service to text family (waiting for us at same campground to come rescue us) All and all ...trip was great once we arrived...i had my three grandskids (7, 10 and 11 mths) and their aunt (our youngest)…
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Recently diagnosed and feeling horrible already
New to the forum. Recently diagnosed with Stage 1 Invasive Breast Cancer. Not sure if I should seek a second opinion. Waiting for MRI results and genetic testing results. Horrible to choose between a lumpectomy, followed by radiation, forced menopause and tamoxifen or mastecomy or double mastecomies, followed by testing of…
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Will-Cope-Later, How Are You Doing?
Will- Cope-Later, just concerned about how you are doing. I know you ask about CSN giving your phone number out but you did not mention anything about your DX. If you need help other that checking to see if CSN gives your phone number out we are here for you for support, encouragement and laughter. You can also get help on…
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Hello everyone
I think of all of you often and pray for you. I just don't get on here as often as I should. It has been nearly 7 mos since our dear sweet Dawne passed and I still miss her so very much. I stay in touch with her Mom and she is doing better, has been traveling some and loves doing that. I am doing well, had my routine 6 mos…
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Today is MsGebby's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope your day is filled with love all around! Jenny
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Arimidex Side Affects
It's been awhile since I have been on here but need people's input please. I went to radiologist today and I have gained 10 lbs since January. My eating habits haven't really changed. I almost cried. I went to oncologist in April - I have a call in to them because I want to konw what I weighed at that appointment. In April…
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Does ACS share our phone numbers?
I signed up today because I was feeling desperate. Not at the end of the rope, but close enough to scare me. Didn't feel up to posting but read a few different threads and found some relief. Thank you all for that. Many of you are in far worse situations--and coping with far more dignity and grace. A few minutes ago,…
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Selfishness / Irritation / Impatient??
Hi All; Recently my wife was diagnosed with S1 breast cancer (In May 2014). In lieu of a lumpectomy, the Dr suggested a double masectomy. Surgery went well, recovery period was a little edgy but got through it relatively well. Right now she is on ACT chemo. The AC portion went as what you would expect, and her last…
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Today is Sunrae's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Sending BIG wishes your way - hope you have a delightful day! Jenny
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Today is joann's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope all your birthday wishes come true - have a great day! Jenny
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Today is Pink Rose's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope your day is filled with love all around! Jenny
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Babe Bussie Where are you? And, how are you?
I haven't seen you posting in a long time Babe and hope that everything is going well for you. Post when you can and let us know! HUGS
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I want to hear positive stories of tram and diep flap reconstruction
I am seeing a plastic surgeon this week to discuss reconstruction after having a mastectomy, chemo and radiation a year ago. I would prefer to use my own tissue rather than an implant because I feel that the implant side will feel different than my remaining breast, and I have come to understand that using an implant under…
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Sometimes you just get a little Tired
The thing is....after dealing with this monster for twelve years......and then reading about lots of people who had it return this far out.....it gets depressing. Just reading the posts about the Bone Mets today....knowing how serious ANY Mets are....am so tired. And knowing that my aches and pains may NOT be just old…
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Organ transplant when one has a history of cancer
Hello Friends . I was being evaluated for a Double lung transplant in 2011 . During a screening Mamogram I was lucky enough to find a stage 1 malignancy However it has KNocked me out of the Lung Transplant at UT in houston . I have Scleroderma with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis . Any body out there have a Familiar story..…
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Got my port implanted today
Got my port this morning. Nurse had to stick me twice to get my IV in, reinforced my decision to get a port. Did it without sedation or IV pain med, just local numbing medicine. He touched a nerve once that gave me a jolt but he quickly added deeper numbing medicine and the rest of the time I just felt the tugging and…
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Metaplastic Spindle Cell Carcinoma
Hi everyone, I am new to this forum and would like to know if anyelse out there has had what I have/had. In March 2013 I found a small lump on the upper part of my right breast. By the time I got to get in to see the dr. it had grown to about the size of a golf ball. A biopsy showed that is was cancer on 5-1-2013. The dr…
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Update - it has been a while.
I am finally feelng somewhat better after my trip. I am so glad I was able to go to So. Cal. I knew it would be hard but I was determined and really enjoyed my week there. It took until now though to recoup. Have not been able to get the pain in my ba k, tailbone and legs under control. I finally took the doctors advice…
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How fast can skin mets show up?
Hi, I have not posted in a long time. I still read your post and always hoping that we all get through what were going through. My question is how fast can skin mets come. I had Inflammatory Breast cancer. Its been two years now. I have been through the chemo, radiation and double mest and reconsuction. I had the…
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Another new guinea pig
Hi all, I was diagnosed 2 days ago with breast cancer. I do not know anything yet.... other than I have an appointment with a surgeon on Aug. 7... The wait is difficult. Everything up until now was super fast. I had a mamogram that at first they thought was A-OK and then when it was re-read they spoted a spot they 'didn't…
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Off Tamoxifen One year
last year i was waitng to take my LAST pill and now it's been a year..wow Denise
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Today is mommallen's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope you have a great day - filled with lots of fun & surprises! Jenny
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Second time around
Hello , I am new here. I found out yesterday that I have another cancer in my breast and i am afraid. Is there anybody out there that has has the same thing happen to them and can you help me.
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HOw to tell if you have bone mets?
Went for my yearly check up and when the Dr. ran her hand down my sping in my lower back it was tender. She said to watch it but that now that I have had time to think. Two months ago had to go to the accupuncturist because I had terrible pain in my leg from the sciatic nerve. I haven't had back pain but my back has felt…
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Waiting for bone scan results
Had my CT scan today. they did the full body scan and then the tech said the Dr. wanted another one of my lower back and hips. I have the same feeling when I first was dianosed. I think I am not going to get good news. I think NED has deserted me the ****! I am not freaking out but mentally saying, "Crappity Crapcrap!"