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Sativex? anyone............?
Hi all again, You know me, I don't just listen to the 'powers that be', but have also been researching ANYTHING that may nelp my pretty desperate situation. I am looking at sativex, apparently it is a major good pain-killer that is mainly used for M>S> ... BUT; it also releases an enzyme that attacks and KILLS breast…
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Chemo by your individual weight?
Saw something on TV a little while ago that there is a new study that says that many do not get the right amount of their chemo. What it said basically, was that chemo is/has been administered not based on actual weight but rather on 'ideal' weight. I was surprised at the info as when I did chemo 4 yrs ago, I was weighed…
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Medical Dictionary (Play on words) Funny
It might have come from this discussion board or another one. At one time, I kept a file on my computer on posts that made me laugh. If you haven't read it before or even if you had, it might be fun to read again. MEDICAL DICTIONARY: Artery...... ......... ......... .. The study of paintings. Bacteria.... .........…
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Update on Dawne
Dawne did not get good news on Wed. The cancer has spread to 2 lymph nodes in her neck.The tumor has grown and is pushing on her heart vessels,esophagus and trachea and aorta. She is in pain with all this and still major issues with the lymphdema. She had more test yesterday and sees her Onc next week. Thank you all for…
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having first chemo tomorrow morning
Hi, I was diagnosed with triple negative stage 2B grade 3 breast cancer 15 days ago. They are still waiting on the BRCA test results, but since it is aggressive and already moved into my lymph nodes, they are starting me on chemo tomorrow. in 8 weeks, i will have surgery. By then I will decide to go with Lumpectomy or…
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Name Brand Daily Vitamins Vs. Generic Daily Vitamins
I was just wondering what some of you think about generic daily vitamins (like the Wal-Mart Brand) vs. a name brand daily vitamin (like One A day). I know there might be a difference in fillers, but wonder if it is worth the extra money to get a name brand. I checked labels and they have the same amount of vitamins and…
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Anyone Get Reader's Digest?
I came across an interesting tidbit in the new edition of the Reader's Digest. Knitted Knockers (aka knitted boobs). Anyone ever hear of this before? I hadn't. This link tells more about the idea and how it started, as well as the goals of the group. It is rather interesting.…
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having first chemo tomorrow morning
Hi, I was diagnosed with triple negative stage 2B grade 3 breast cancer 15 days ago. They are still waiting on the BRCA test results, but since it is aggressive and already moved into my lymph nodes, they are starting me on chemo tomorrow. in 8 weeks, i will have surgery. By then I will decide to go with Lumpectomy or…
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New on BC board. Not new to cancer. Need advice.
Hello all, I am 45 years old, was diagnosed with stage 3C metastatic ovarian cancer a little over a year ago, underwent total hysterectomy, chemo and have been NED for 9 months, now ovarian cancer has recurred. I am BRCA1 positive and was getting semi-annual mammograms and breast MRI as part of the high-risk surveillance.…
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Triple Positive IDC with DCIS
Greetings all, just joined this network and wanted to introduce myself and tell my story. It has been 10 months today that I had a lumpectomy for triple positive, stage II, class III breast cancer. A PET scan showed that the cancer had not metastasized anywhere else in my body. The biopsy on the removed tumor indicated…
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Off Topic...Beau's new heart....
11 weeks ago, my beau was just out of transplant surgery. He is doing EXTREMELY well, and I catch myself glancing at him and realizing that without this surgery, I would be left only with a memory. HUGE thank you for the organ donor's family, for making the supreme sacrifice at their darkest moment of losing their young…
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Afraid of having Breast Cancer Recurrence
Hi everyone, I am new to this forum and I am a survivor of triple negative breast cancer. I was diagnosed with the cancer six years ago. Even after 6 years out, I am still terrified of having a recurrence. I was only 26 years old when I was first diagnosed with breast cancer. There was no history of cancer on either sides…
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What do you take for arthritis? Does it help?
I had a bone scan awhile back and it showed a little arthritis. I've been taking tylenol for it, and it works ok, but, I wondered what the rest of you might be taking and how it works for you. I just hate to take it everyday. I know it can't be good for my stomach. Thanks, Leeza
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I had chemo to shrink tumors but now it is significantly bigger
I hope someone can help! I was diagnosed in April with Breast cancer in my right breast of 7 cm (?) and also in my lymph nodes. My oncologist suggested chemo first to shrink tumor and then have a lumpectomy. I had 6 chemo which I finished at the end of August. Every time my oncologist examined me she said the tumor had…
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New and saying hello :)
Hello everyone! I just wanted to introduce myself and say hello. My story - quick version. I was diagnosed with Stage 1, invasive DCIS breast cancer on April 12, 2013. I had a lumpectomy on May 3rd. Surgeon did not get "clean margins" so I had a second lumpectomy on June 3rd. When she got into the breast further she…
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SIROD 'Doris' - How ya doing ? Please update us when possible ..
We are thinking about you .. Hoping things are better for you - Vicki Sam
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Losing Hair
Hello Ladies, How did you deal with losing your hair? Its been a couple of weeks since I had chemo and barely feeling semi normal. I was wondering while going through Chemo and losing your hair did you scalp feel funny? Mine has been feeling like its being pulled. Like when you put a pony tail and its too tight, and having…
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Happy Birthday - JuJuBeez !!
Hap Hap Happy Birthday -!!! Enjoy, Celebrate, and have lots of Birthday cake ... Vicki Sam
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Dawne, Texasgirl10 update
Let me first say I am sorry I have not updated sooner. I wish I had better news but, I still believe better news will be coming. Dawne continues to be in a lot of pain. She had a scan last week and the cancer has grown. She had a more extensive scan yesterday to see if it has spread anywhere else. She is still having…
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New here
Just wanted to introduce myself. I am a 37 year old health care worker newly diagnosed with Stage IIb invasive ductal carcinoma. I recieved my diagnosis 8/20. I then had all my care transferred to a larger cancer center. I recieved the obligatory echocardiagram, breast MRI, BRCA testing, I had my port-a-cath placed last…
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"October Pink" (An original song of Hope and Awareness) by 12 year old Caroline Dare
Hi My name is Caroline Dare and I am a 12 year old singer/songwriter. I wrote a song called "October Pink" that I want to share. It is about how I felt when my aunt was diagnosed with breast cancer a couple of years ago. She is a survivor. I want this song to bring hope to others affected by this horrible disease. I also…
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Dexys Midnight Runners....
Come on Eileen! Wow, now I know why they called themselves that... new onco (gorgeous and young) prescribed them last week, MAN, My house has never been so clean.. even thinking of tackling the garden! I have been 'randomised' for the cyber-knife clinical trial and I will be having the real deal... woohoooooo lucky me eh?…
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Does anyone else get uneasy on your treatment "anniversaries"?
I completed treatment (bilateral lumpectomies, chemo, and radiation) at the end of 2009. I'm on Tamoxifen and have some (manageable) side effects from that, but thankfully, I'm healthy now and continue to have good checkups and boring mammograms. But even 4 years later, I find I still get uneasy and preoccupied on my…
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To all the Pink Sisters Out There....
Wanted to let you know, that we are only as strong as the wine we drink, the hairspray we use and the friends we have. To the cool women that have touched each of our lives... here's to you! Life is too short to wake up with regrets...love the people who treat us right and love the ones who don't - just because we can. So,…
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Good visit to the oncologists
Had another 6 month visit to the oncologist. No blood tests, no PET scan, just a thorough exam. He is very pleased, with me and with himself for having gotten me through it. Next appointment in March, after my annual mammogram. I asked him about from what date does one start counting, but apparently even oncologists can't…
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Buying PINK-How do you know if % actually going to Breast Cancer?
I see many things with logo etc even at Concerts etc with band name , store with misc items-any way to know which actually DO IN fact donate and not a fake perception of donating? Just curious? Seems like everyone is going PINK-but wondering if any follow through with donataions? Denise
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disappointed in friends and relatives
I know this should be the least of my concerns, but I'm getting a little depressed because many of my relatives and friends have almost ignored me. I feel like I'm fighting for my life and many of them don't really seem to care. I know how I would have treated them, if they were sick. I always felt like I've been there for…
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My husband and I are adopting
we hope to hear in the morning if we can take a very beatiful 1 1/2 yr baby girl home.
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Totally OT - I have a FANTASTIC eye DR!
For the last month, I've been dealing with a 'BAD' eye problem (not IBC related). Won't say much but I had surgery yesterday afternoon. My DR wanted to see me at 9 this morning - I was there about 8:35 - he drove up about 9:50. I was the only person he came in to see!!! Winyan - The Power Within Susan
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Happy Birthday - CreamPuff91344 - Judy!
Enjoy your very special DAY! I so adore you .... Vicki Sam