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Results
Don't think I posted on 'all clear' on golf ball sized diameter polyps in uterus. Done and dusted. Caused or made worse by anti estrogens. So if you have unusual bleeding please get it checked out just in case ladies. Also if tooth sensitivity seems worse or started after chemo or anti estrogen treatment again have it…
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Today is coco2008's Birthday!
Hope your day is filled with wonderful fun and lots of love! Happy Birthday! Jenny
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1 wk post-op: Surgical complications
Home temporarily after 7 days in hospital for double mastectomy and reconstruction Aug. 23, 2013. Have PICC line and visiting nurse to administer IV Vancomycin and wound care. Trying to save dying tissue and skin before 2nd surgery to debried area scheduled for Sept 6, 2013. One side is fine. The other looks so bad it…
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Tamoxifen and ovarian cyst
I was diagnosed as DCIS and had Mastectomy in Sept. last year. I had taken Tamoxifen between Oct. 2013 and January this year. Only about two weeks ago, I stopped Tamoxifen because I found a 7cm ovarian cyst through ultrasound. I did some google-searches and discovered some important recent studies consistently finding that…
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GOOD NEWS!
Just got off the phone with my PA's RN with good news. I've been having pain in a new/different area of back. I have arthritis in back and osteoporosis anyway but because it's been more than 3 yrs since my last bone scan, my PA wanted to check to be sure no mets. Yesterday, I had the scan. The wind was horrendous here…
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Trial for triple neg
I went to see a new onc. today for a trail for women with triple neg BC. The trail is ENMD-2076, Aurora and Angiogenic Kinase Inhibitor. I had BC in 2010 then mets to lung in 2012, then mets to liver Dec 2013. I've been on abaxtin and avastine, but doc feel my body has adjusted to the meds. So he wants me to try this…
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A little 'funny' for your day .,,,
This is the true story of George Phillips of Meridian, Mississippi, who was going to bed when his wife told him that he'd left the light on in the shed. George opened the door to go turn off the light but saw there were people in the shed in the process of stealing things. He immediately phoned the police, who asked "Is…
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Today is Dawne Hope's Birthday!
Best wishes for a wonderful day - and a happy, healthy year! much love, Jenny
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Happy Birthday SurvivorBC09!
Sending BIG Birthday wishes your way --- hope you have a fantastic day!!!! And lots of presents and cake! much love, Jenny
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Trying to learn the ropes
I am a newbie, but wish I had found this site when I was first dx. What a group of special people you are. I don't want to post in the wrong place or break any rules so I need your help to guide me. I did a reply on the "what is your dx" site because I saw a post with my same dx (the first lady I have found in the nine…
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OT - Senior Olympics - Anyone done them?
With watching the Winter Olympics, I was thinking about the Summer Olympics in 2 years and then thought of Senior Olympics. Has anyone ever done them? What sort of events/classes do they have? Thinking it might be fun to try but I'm afraid that the sports I 'do' might not be included. Bicycling and skating might be but I…
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If you worked full-time at diagnosis, was employer sympathetic to time out beyond FMLA?
I am newly diagnosed with an aggressive cancer and will need surgery, chemo and radiation. I work full-time and I am concerned about my job and health benefits. I am an "exempt" employee (not hourly). I don't want to say a lot about my job as my mgr or co-workers may see this post. I'll just say that it is a professional…
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OT - Senior Olympics - Anyone done them?
With watching the Winter Olympics, I was thinking about the Summer Olympics in 2 years and then thought of Senior Olympics. Has anyone ever done them? What sort of events/classes do they have? Thinking it might be fun to try but I'm afraid that the sports I 'do' might not be included. Bicycling and skating might be but I…
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Happy Happy Happy BELATED Birthday wishes to our dear CAROL aka Camul
Carol, Happy Belated Birthday Dear dear Sister .. I have been having internet issues -- so sorry that I missed posting greetings on your actual Birthday.. Hoping you enjoyed yourself ... Vicki Sam
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I Finally Got Mad.
When I got DCIS in 2010 and had surgeries into January 2011, then had the severe nerve damage (that I am still getting pain meds and treatments for, then LE, in addition to all the other crap I have, I never got mad that I got cancer and rotten side effects.Irritated with LE, but never mad. I never got mad that I got…
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Tomaxafen and Uterine Lining Thickness
I have been on tomaxafen for 2 1/2 years and found out yesterday I will be needing my third D&C since I started taking this drug. My lining is currently 5 x the size it should be and my last D&C was 14 months ago. Thought about a hysterectomy but not sure if I am comfortable with all the changes that might cause. Is there…
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My daughter's mammogram was negative!!!
Yay!!! We are all celebrating and her wedding in April is getting closer. BTW, I have an appointment with a geneticist on Feb 28th to see if he recommends any new testing. My sister and I were BRCA negative, but we have a strong family history, so I want to see if there is any other testing I can do to help my younger…
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A very heavy heart
It is with a very heavy and broken heart that I have to tell you that sweet Dawne passed away earlier this evening. Dawne fought so hard and inspired so many people. Please keep her family in your prayers. God Bless (((hugs))) Janice
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Advice please
Hi ladies I'm booked in to have double mastectomy with DIEP flap reconstruction on 12 October. Can anyone give advice as to what to expect following surgery and what sort of clothing/underwear I'm going to need????? I'm getting a little bit aprehensive eeeeek!! Michelle x
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Yay, NED!!
Two weeks ago was my four-year mark, and this morning was the annual mammogram. Hmm. I should always go on a holiday -- today I got the email back in a couple of hours instead of a couple of days. All clear. Whew. I do get very nervous about the mammogram and rather unfit to live with (just ask my husband) until the…
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Husband in need of advice
My wife was diagnosed with breat cancer about a year and a half ago. She was 28, almost 29 at the time, and we were trying to start our family. Since she was young the oncologist we were referred to wanted an agressive treatment and she started chemo one week later. When we first met with him to discuss the treatment plan,…
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Tumor Markers negative
Had my "full monty" today (perjeta, herrceptin and taxol). Saw my onco and she says tumor markers are negative and the clinical exam was negative. Soo, she says the 7th I go for PET SCAN and - and only IF- it is as she thinks it is, I will finish this cycle and won't have to do the chemo anymore (at least for a while if…
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Can I request a Pink Bus for Tomorrow Please?
I have an appointment with my surgeon to go over the mammogram results. Thanks and Hugs, Mommaellen
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6 months post chemo. and alot of pain
So it's been about 6 months since I finished chemo. About 6 weeks post-chemo, I started experiencing severe joint pain. Mainly in my hands & wrists, knees, and hips. I was on pretty heavy duty painkillers for a few months, and it started feeling better, so I was down to taking a combination of ibuprofen and tylenol to…
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BREAD
Hi Everyone, Just thought I would pop-in to ask my question. I know I will get very good answers from many of my pink sisters. It is so frustrating to me when I buy bread at the grocery store because I cannot find bread WITHOUT Soy and Flaxseed in it. Does anyone have this problem...or do you not care if it is in your…
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Lifestyle changes
PJS2005 asked about whether we survivors have instituted any lifestyle changes since diagnosis, so I decided to start a separate thread to hear what others have done and tell you what I've done. I have indeed changed quite a few things, not only because of my breast cancer diagnosis, but it certainly played a significant…
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encouragement Please
I just found this website. so excited about it, however lots of words of encouragement and advise is much needed. I was 19 when i was diagnosed with breast cancer, i did a masectomy and refused all other treatments. i'm now healthy and 31 but feel like so much of young life was taking. i'm considereing removing the other…
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Femara update
Thought I would give an update. Had to stop Femara. Lasted about 7 weeks. Bones, muscles and joints are so sore, cant lift my arms over my head. Pain Dr said it won't get better and it will take about a month for se to go away when they are this bad. Onco says should go away in 5-6 days, I tend to believe the pain doctor.…
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Rague....How are you?
I've been wondering how you are doing? I've been thinking about you and your husband often with this nasty winter we are having. I don't know if you have been posting all and I am missing it? Either way, just wanted you to know I am thinking about you and your family.
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OT-Olympics
I turn on NBC the olympics are suppose to start in 10 minutes. The local newscast is reporting all the results from all venues so far. It is ruining the olympics. It is like walking into a movie and being told the ending when you get your ticket. Cant believe how frustrating this is! If they cant wait to report, then maybe…