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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…
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Very painful left side of breast along with armpit
Hi I am new to this but i have a question for the last 5/6 months i have been having alot of pain on the left side of my left breast and my armpit i feel no lumps but VERY painful and when i do breast exam it hurts 10 times more please help i am very worried Thank you so much
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Exemestane
I was diagnosed with breast cancer stage 111A last July 27, 2013. I had a single right breast mastectomy. I went thru chemo and now I am having my 33 seeions of radiation. They started my exemestane last March 28, 2014. I am itching all over my body and my face is also swollen and ithcy. I called up my Oncologist; and was…
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3 word story
spring can't come
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Mastechtomy
I was diagnosed two weeks ago and had my mastechtomy one week ago. Lymph nodes are clear according to the surgeon so am hoping to hear this Wed. that maybe I will not need chemo or radiation but possibly oral cancer drugs. It is still unreal to me as everything happened so fast. My husband is in his 5th year fighting stage…
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Phone call from onco
Sunday at 7p my new onco called checking to see how I was doing on Aromasin. Told him I only started it Saturday Night. Then he said my tumor markers went down. I have seen him 4 times since Dec. and he does markers. It went from 420, 390, 289, and the last one which was 5 weeks after stopping the Femara, 119. He was…
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Hot Flashes - Anyone on Celexa?
My Oncologist is taking me off of Lyrica because it is no longer helping with the Hot Flashes. Anyone have experience with Celexa? My hot flashes are worse, they come wave after wave, I know we go through this, but really do we want to? NOOO! Sorry, I am just looking for input! Mary
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Triple Negative Breast cancer
As I was reading through posts, it seems that I find that most, if not all, triple negative breast cancer patients have had a masectomy. I was wondering why as this is what I have and so far, none of my doctors have suggested this!
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Long Term affects of radiation?
Hello, I am preparing for radiation for the first time and am having serious doubts. I know their are people who get through radiation with minimal side effects, however many may not realize that not all radiation is the same, there are different types, different doses and their are many variables. I would like to know if…
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What kinds of meals and foods?
A friend of mine has a bro-in-law is about to start chemo and radiation -- daily, I think. She was asking me if I remembered what kinds of meals appealed to me when I was going through chemo and rads. Several times friends and family did bring us supper. I do know that sometimes I was more hungry than other times. So, are…
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Happy Birthday - Barb A - April 01 --
Happy Birthday greetings Miss Barb -- Enjoy all the attention, love, and joy presented to you today -- Vicki Sam
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Soy based foods for estrogen receptor positive cancers
Hi all, I recently asked a question to the cancer nutritional expert on Livestrong. I thought the question and answer may be interesting to those of us with estrogen receptor positive cancers. My question: I had an estrogen receptor positive cancer. While my oncologist has not weighed in on this, I have heard many people…
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Sunday*March 23rd was Fauxma's Birthday!
Happy * HAPPY Belated Birthday wishes! So sorry to post late! Hope your day was filled with everything and everyone you love most! Best wishes for a happy, healthy year! much love, Jenny
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Managing radiation burning
A good article this month in Cure magaine: http://www.curemagazine.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/article.show/id/2/article_id/2268 Here is an excerpt: "MANAGEMENT > Radiation burns and skin irritation can interrupt treatment if not managed early and properly. Patients are advised to wear loose-fitting clothing, avoid fabrics…
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Happy Belated Birthday greeneyedgirl!! March 25th!
Happy Belated Wishes! Hope you had a wonderful day - lots of fun and love all around! -Jenny
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Bleeding Questions/Don't know what to think
Hello everyone, Just wondering if anyone could give me a little insight. I have been a member of CSN for quite a while now, just over on the kidney cancer board, so I know how helpful this place is! :) I am 33 yrs old and last year I had my left kidney removed due to a 10cm tumor that was initially thought to be renal cell…
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Today is sunshine0406's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope you have a GREAT day - filled with all your favorite things - and a happy, healthy year! much love, Jenny
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Update on Lungs and Mayo, Not All I Thought It was
I had a GREAT TIME with my son. Saw wonderful hills, ice forms, landscapes, Amish farms, big city (106,000), different restaurants, shopping at Goodwill and Kmart...but best was time with my son. Both of us got lost the Mayo Clinic pedastrian subway at different times!! I went about a mile out of the way... son about 2…