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Hot MRI suggestions?
I had my breast MRI on Wednesday. I watched a YouTube video ahead of time, so I knew exactly what to expect. And I had the added bonus of the radio headphones. But I was HOT, and u fortunately, I am extremely heat sensitive. I faint, throw up, or have diarrhea, not necessarily in that order! I did keep telling the tech…
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Dawne update
Dawne has been back in the hospital since Thursday night. She has been having a very rough time with fluid accumulating in her left lung. The cancer has spread to her left lung now. She has had fluid drained 4 times in a little less than 2 weeks, 3 times last week. She has gone in to heart failure and had a very scary…
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Port for ManWithaMission
Saw my surgeon today and he is putting my port in Nov. 26th. Not sure at what time, probably in the early morning. I will then start my Chemo on Dec. 2nd at 10 am. This is my first port and my wife says it's no big deal. (She had 5 ports put in the first couple of years for her chemo for Kidney Cancer back in 2001.) We…
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itchiness
I know where to come when I need some answers and it is right here. I have finished chemo several months ago and had a lumpectomy. Still have to have the rest of my Neulasta treatments and radiation. Had to put it off till I could get some financial help with my co-payments and medical insurance payments. Now the question…
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Happy Birthday - Skeezie - November 22nd
CSN group -- I am having internet issues --- so I am sorry to post Birthday greetings for Skeezie. Hoping that you had a wonderful day ... Vicki Sam
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The non-perscription/home remedy/strange that it worked/ kinds of things that work for you
Hi Im new to the site. I was diagnosed IDC stage for 1993. Im in my second year cancer free. Id like to share and learn about some of the different things that have worked for us during our journeys.. For instance when I was bald my scalp was dry, itchy etc. Nothing in a jar seemed to work and my doctor had very little…
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OT: What's on your Thanksgiving menu?
I know that different parts of the country have their own Thanksgiving traditions, and some of us have traditions from our families going back generations -- I thought it would be fun to hear about them! So, if you're having Thanksgiving at your house this year, tell us what's on your menu? Our menu: * Turkey breast (we're…
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Email Scam, On here really?
I am a new member to this site, just joined the other day. I am a survivor of stage 3 breast cancer. This morning I was thrilled to see I got my very first email. However, when I opened it, to my surprise, it was one of those, My friend is an embasedor of such and such a place and he has this much money in an account and…
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My ornament came today!!!!
I just received a box from my ornament buddy "greeneyed girl". It was filled with treats from the Northwest. I am so happy, I love love love chocolate and Almond Rocha has been my favorite Christmas candy since I was a little girl. And you are so right the bell snowman ornament is soo me. I can't wait to hang it on the…
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Ductal Carcenoma question- new to forum
I had a lumpectomy for a ductal carcinoma 3 years ago. The surgeon said, When asked if you had cancer, trll them no." Since then my husband was diagnosed and treated for base of tongue cancer. I had to leave my job and move for his treatment therefore I have no insurance. My new PC doc is concerned that I no longer see an…
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Why does hair come back darker after chemo?
Hi everyone, Quick question: does anyone know the reason why hair can come back a different color after chemo? Eva
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Why does my friends doctor have her on Herceptin when she is triple neg?
HI everyone. I just got a xmas letter from a friend and she is saying that she is triple neg, but the doc has her doing Herceptin to "try to kill as many cancer cells as possible". WTH? Has anyone every heard of this? Why go through Herceptin treatment when triple neg? I'm worried this doc might be a quack of some sort.…
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Tenderness after Lumectomy?
Hi All! I was diagnosed with Stage 1 IDC. I had a lumpectomy in June (no lymph involvement) and completed 33 rad treatments in August. Healing from the surgery and the rads went well. I still have alot of tenderness in my breast. Im post menopausal, but the best way I can explain it, is it feels similar to the type of…
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ORNAMENT Exchange is in Full Swing -- Sisters in PINK, please confirm you received my personal ema
So sorry to post .. but, I have had internet issues / router / modem bugs -- for the last 2 weeks. Yikes, the term bugs sounds horrible .. so I am FINALLY up and running - Just a quick check to make sure I address all those of you LOVELY ladies that wanted to participate in our Exchange this season ... yes, thats me !!!!!…
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL OF YOU!
Thank you to everyone who has responded to my 'did you opt out of radiation' post. I truly appreciate all the insight and personal experiences. Surgery is scheduled for December 3, so as you can imagine, I'm anxious to get this over with. May today be a day filled with Blessings and Love galore for all of you. It will take…
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Just beginning this journey
New to breast cancer, but not new to cancer. Had surgery for kidney cancer 1.5 years ago. Had benign tumors removed from neck lymph nodes 1 year ago. Wont know anything for sure until more tests, but I failed the mammo, failed the sonogram, failed the nail gun type biopsy. Saw the breast surgeon. So I'm processing words…
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phyllodes tumor
I have had 2 surgeries in October to remove a low grade maligent tumor in my left breast. The first surgery was done and a second surgery was does because the margins were not sufficient for total removal. i have a very sore arm and was assured all was well, this week I recieved a call to go into the cancer treatment…
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Happy Birthday to Ladybug 22 - November 28th
Wishing you the very best on your Birthday Day. Vicki Sam
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Happy Thanksgiving
I want to wish all of my pink sisters and brothers a Happy Thanksgiving. I know that we all are thankful for this site and for each other. Hugs, Georgia PS: Try not to overeat.....lol
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Happy Hanakkah and Happy Thanksgiving to all!
I would like to wish a Happy (and safe) Thanksgiving to all who live where it is celebrated it. I would also like to wish a Happy Hanakkah to all the world. A bit of trivia I saw on TV - it will be 77,000+ years before the first day of Hanakkah will fall on America's Thanksgiving. Winyan - The Power Within Susan
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My ornament came!
I received a beautiful angel ornament from Barb A. She is just lovely: pewter filigree, glittery wings and holding stars. She is a Give Me Strength ornament. Her message: During times of sorrow, Of tragedy and woe, He will grant you strength, And bear your heavy load. He will send you His angels, Whose powers never waver.…
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Spots On Liver
Saw onc today, not so good news. Had bone and CT scan last wk. Had blood drawn today. Onc. said I have many spots on my liver. Having MRI on Thurs as base for liver. Will be seeing surgeon Fri in prep. for port. Starting Taxal chemo soon. 3 wks on 1 wk off. Sorry to drop this bad news on you, but need all prayers and…
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Port
Getting a port Dec. 6, Dr. says it's a little triangle purple thing. Had my echo Thursday, guess I have to get those every 3 months while doing chemo. I am taking time off for the next week, just been running from the hospital, surgeons, onco. and to tests for the last month. I just needed time to process everything that's…
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More rad burn information, please?
Good day! New here...diagnosed in March with IDC and just finished radiation treatment on Oct.30, 2013. Just found this group and wanted to ask you warriors about rad burns. I have burns on my neck, a couple spots on my back, and my armpit is hamburger! I guess I'm just looking for some ideas to get through the pain and…
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Tissue expanders
Hi everyone, I am new to this site, and have been reading all the older messages and information about tissue expanders. I had a mastectomy in Feb and had chemo and now am looking into having an implant with a reduction of the remaining breast. It seems that more women choose implants when they are having both breasts…
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PINK BUS -- For our dear Brother Robert - manwithamission // MRI today, Thursday
Getting a late start as it has started to rain here in Southern California -- darn, we Californian's have a difficult time navigating thru rain drops! .. Didn't get the chance to fill up on Coffee - but, our PINK Bus is gassed up - and on the road in support of our Brother, Robert .. ALL ABOARD -- Strength, Courage and…
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two primary cancers: colon and breast.
Hello All, My mother is diagnosed with two cancers, one in Sigmoid colon, and another in Left breast. Surgeries were already done, and 2 rounds of chemotherapies were given for both, breast and colon Recent reports have shows it has spread to liver, and CEA value has consistently increased, currently, 193.2. Her…
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Thyroid problems
Howdy! Next question...anyone have issues with hypothyroidism after treatment? I had chemo, surgery, and radiation. I saw my endocrinologist yesterday for my diabetes and we did a thyroid check since I hadn't had one done in several years. He called today to tell me my thryroid isn't working and I have hypothyroidism. I…
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how to start local support group?
Hi! I am new to the site - fairly new to breast cancer - diagnosed in July 2013 - lobular carcinoma - left breast mastectomy - in the middle of my 6 cycle chemo. The only breast cancer support group i have found meets only once a month a fair distance from me. I haven't made it to a meeting yet. Is there any good way to…
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Maybe a little more good news?
The jaw osteonecrosis ulcer may be healing. I can feel the thing, but I no longer can see bone. I had Danny look and he can't see the bone either. On Nov 6th, I see the oral surgeon again, so please send happy thoughts, prayers, etc. All of my physicians have warned me that this can take months, if not years, to heal, so I…