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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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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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anything new on Nueropathy??
i am 2 months out from my last Chemo - started developing tingling in hands & feet toward the end - now it seems to be getting worse. I am working & on my feet most of the day & am afraid that is making it worse :( I'm not big on taking drugs or using creams over an extended period. Any new suggestions? The doctors do not…
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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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Surgery with immidiate reconstruction
hi all, I have been recently diagnosed with ILC and went through uni MX on my left breast. We are still waiting for the detailed path reports. I had requested my surgeon for options for immidiate reconstruction but he said that since i will have to go through radiation, thats not an option for me. However, i see several of…
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Did anyone use fake bangs under hats or scarves? Yay or Nay?
Hi, still searching for head coverings for my upcoming chemo-induced hair loss. I see that several sites offer fake bangs that you velcro or stick on. Hmmm, wonder if they look like fake bangs velcroed on! Did any of you try these products and if so, did you like them or recommend them? TLC sells them…
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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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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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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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Taxol Failed ...
After 13 1/2 months of Taxol, it failed. I had a couple of blood clots from the lungs on Sunday night. I called my oncologist's nurse, yesterday and they order a ct scan that had stronger dye. Though they could not find anything in the pulmonary arteries, they did find progression in the right hilar mass and the right…
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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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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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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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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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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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Reconstruction Woes...
One year ago I had my mastectomy...followed by another surgery to get clear margins. After having radiation, my tissue expander moved out of place due to the radiated tissue encapsulating the expander. That surgery was in December to re-position a new expander. Now, four months later, my incision line has open sores that…
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Anyone with Stage 4 with Lung Mets, need your opinion please...
Hi ladies! I haven't been here for some time now. But you're all in my prayers. I have a friend who was dx almost at the same time as me (2010). She is going through something right now and I need your input please. She wanted to fix reconstruction this Friday. During the prep-tests yesterday, they “saw something.” They…
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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
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Possible Tamoxifen shortage - refill now if you can
I received a letter in today's mail from my mail-order pharmacy (Express Scripts, for Anthem) that there's apparently a "shortage of the active ingredient used to manufacture Tamoxifen products," and warning me that they may not be able to fill prescriptions for Tamoxifen for some unspecified period of time, possibly…
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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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Anyone Familiar W/Hotels Near Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN?
My appointment w/the Mayo pulmonologist is in early February. I need to book a hotel. Mayo Clinic sent me some information on hotels nearby (I guess almost all offer a shuttle service to Mayo's door), but I have no clue. Has anyone used the hotels near Mayo Clinic in MN that aren't too terribly expensive? (BTW...Brian…
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Tumor markers
Has anyone ever had an increase in tumor markers, (CEA-15) and what did your physician do ? Mine are not abnormal, just increased since last 6 month check up. thanks. Judy
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pros and cons of pic lines or a port
Hello everyone...my sister in law is going to be starting treatment for breat cancer soon and i was talking to her about when she gets her port put in. She was telling me that she has decided to not get a port or picc line in becaue she finds it inconvenient that it has to get cleaned by nurses at your home or has a high…
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Breaking out of the "victim" mode
I'm brand new to this site and I really need some input to how everyone else is dealing with life after cancer. First I'd like to share a little of what my life has been like the past 4 years. In November 2010 my husband of 27 years died unexpectedly, in 2011 I went through bankruptcy and in 2012 was diagnosed with breast…
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"Breast cancer drug shows groundbreaking results" -- NY Times
Just saw this in the NY Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/07/business/breast-cancer-drug-shows-groundbreaking-results.html?hp&_r=0 "Researchers say that a new type of drug can help prevent advanced breast cancer from worsening, potentially providing an important new treatment option for women and a blockbuster product…
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Taxol allergy, PET SCAN results, now Arimidex
I had 8 treatments of taxol then had a really bad reaction. Hands looked scalded and I had a rash on both arms that burned and itched. Called onco, and was told to take benadryl and use cortisone cream. What I week I had, it was painful. Then I went for my PET SCAN, I am very much improved so no more chemo going on…
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Mayo Clinic - Any updates Miss Cinnamonsmile?
I am hoping and praying that you are getting positive information - as well as solutions! Please update us when possible. Strength, HOPE and Solutions, I pray for you. Vicki Sam
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NEW BRA AFTER LUMPECTOMY
Hi, Ladies: Finished my radiation! Started the Anostrozole about 2 weeks ago. Noticing a few things, but just trying to grin and bear it till the so-called 5 or 6 month mark when everything is supposed to mellow out. Right now, I'm having trouble with my bras. Obviously, the one side does not fit the same as the other…
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Sirod, how are you doing?
I get worried when I don't see you post. Check in when you can. Sending hugs and prayers!!!!
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Yikes! My Mother-of the-Bride dress...
Well, this is what happens when you buy the dress 4 months before the event, your thyroid TSH is on a mad rollercoaster ride, you are on steroids and you are just out of shape (lol)...my dress no longer fit. Yikes! I gained about 5 lbs which all went to my derriere (as per usual) and the dress had absolutely no extra room…