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PET Scan Results - happy news
I had a 6 month PET scan (follow up) on Friday. The results: no active or metastatic activity. Lots of sclerotic ribs and old junk, but nothing active. Happy, happy news for us! I just had to share!!!!
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Hap Hap Happy Birthday - Jenny Twist!!!
Jenny - Enjoy your very special day !!! I wish for you Lots of Love, Happiness, and Joy! Vicki Sam
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Mother's day
How was everyones' mother's day? We went to church then canoe ride-then just chilled at home..perfect day for canoeing.. Denise
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Arthritis and bone pain much worse
After Taxatere and Cytoxan and going on Arimidex my joint and bone pain has significantly increased. After 6 months I have had my first hand surgery with bone removal and a 2nd surgery for my other hand coming up. I also have bad pain in the tops of my feet where there are more bones than muscle, my ankles. left knee, hips…
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Off Topic - 'Happy May Day'...
Wishing all of you a lovely May Day - Have a Spring Fling ...
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Bad Lung News. I Am Disappointed
First of all, I want to thank you all for giving me wisdom and strength. I would not be able to go through this without having been reading what you all have. I have been off Prednisone since April 29th. The stuff on my lungs is back.(Back in February CT showed progression in the middle of both lungs. Prednisone held off…
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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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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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Coping with skin issue in treatment
How do you cope with skin problems during Chemo & Radiation? What did you skin feel like? What products did you use?
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OT possible move
May be moving to the salem oregon area in Oct. Anyone up that way that can tell me about good apartments in safe areas. Also considering Independence and Keizer. Thanks Stef
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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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Hello survivors!
I haven't checked in here in ages. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in October 2003. I had 8 months of treatments - chemo for 3 months - radiation for 6 weeks - 3 more months of chemo. Then I took tamoxifen for 5 years. In July it will be 10 years since I finished treatments. I feel great! Of course I am 10 years older,…
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O.T.-2 wks My Daughter graduates yet again from College
My youngest is graduating from college in 2 wks-first graduation she decided to NOT walk (since she knew many years to go. (going for her PHD) she did kick herself now for not walking with the COMMUNITY college-but she is doing it very soon. WE are so proud of her-hard worker-busts her butt - I am not sure who is more…
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Abbreivations --- For our new members -- just a guideline for all
*There can be multiple meanings for some abbreviations in medicine. For example, PE is also an abbreviation for pulmonary embolism. (Tamoxifen users are at increased risk for pulmonary embolism.) * AC - one of the five most common types of chemo given to women with BC. Iit's probably the MOST common drug combination given…
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Spam Emails
We have been made aware of another round of spam emails being sent to users. While we try to have security in place to handle such emails, we cannot always catch them all. If you have received an email asking for money, please do not respond to the email or the private email address that was given by the sender. Please…
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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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Insomnia, irritability and IV steroids
OK, I have been increasingly over the last few months having a time with insomnia, irritability and feeling revved up. I had talked with my onc a little, but I think he didn't quite know how to properly treat this (threw a little ambien at it, which worsens my depression). I finally got in to see a psychiatrist, first a…
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New to Boards
Hi every one, I have recived confirmation that i do indeed have breast cancer in my right breast. the pathology report is all i have since it is recent, and to be honest im not sure exactly what it means, as i am waiting t see the specialist to see how bad my condition is. the report is breast mass suggestive of ductal…
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Pain during CT Contrast
My mother has breast cancer that has metastizied to the bone -- skull and spine. She has been taking Arimidex since last June and in November her CA15-3 markers, which had been going down, started to rise. Her doctor says that they must do a CT with IVcontrast to validate that the change in markers is due to the…
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Hysterectomy-due to tamoxifen 3 yrs ago this week
Time flies for sure.-IT was a tough tough healing-trips to the ERs, out of work for 6 wks etc but all good now..HAPPY to say..Just reminissing! Denise
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Info I Learned On Foot Draw Protocol From Mayo
For people with bilateral arm/hand LE and Foot Draws: Mayo clinic lab has a protocol that if you need a foot draw for blood draws, the foot needs to stay elevated for 2 hours afterwards. I forgot to ask why, but am assuming because of blood clots. My local clinic NEVER mentioned this to me. I told the Mayo tech that and…
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Welcome to Hogwarts~ A Primer for the New Ones not finding much emotional support at work and with "
These lovely, welcoming words were written by the late Chenheart. No one ever said it better! I know she would want me to bump this up for our newbies: So many new ones have joined our family of Kindred Spirits lately~we sigh that you have had to find us, but of course welcome you with open ♥ You may have noticed, or even…
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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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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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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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New Game - Beautiful Words
Beautiful/Healing Words This is a 'game' I just thought of but thought it might be fun. One word or a short phrase that you find as a positive, gives you support/healing/good feelings. Doesn't matter where they come from - just that they make you feel good. Perhaps a bit of explaination after if it seems right to you but…
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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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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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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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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…