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In Healthcare for 17 years and would like to talk about a cure or what's out there for treatment
HI everyone I am new to this group. I am 34 years and I just lost my mom to cervical cancer last year. Her story is that she waited 8 years to get a pap and she was diagnosed in 1995. At that point she had to have a Hysterectomy and a lymph node removed. She was rediagnosed in oct 2010 w 4th stage after she biopsied a…
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Pain is back because of neighbor's dog
Hi, I need to vent. I am sooooooooooo mad. I was out in the back yard with my LEASHED DOG (our city has a leash law). My dog is not big dog friendly and will attack if one approaches her (luckily there aren't any near enough to our yard... my poor dog has been attacked by three different dogs in two different cities...she…
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Sorry I need to vent
Saw the new PCP in person she was good up to the point of the ultrasound coming back for my thyriod. The pass week has been hell leaving messages for her to call me and all I get is her med assitant to talk to losing battle. They wanted thyriod uptake and scan radioactive cant do that or my poor hubby cant fly for work he…
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Tamoxifen and fatigue
Hi everyone, I haven't been to this forum in a long time but it was very helpful to me at one time and I talked with some great ladies. I am hoping to get some more answers. I have been tired for what feels like years now. I am on Tamoxifen and was just looking up side effects of it and noticed a lot of women complaining…
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skin cancer? after breast?
I know that some forms of skin cancer can be common, but has anyone developed skin cancer on the face and then had to start treatment? We are waiting for the biopsy results.....but my cheek started hurting a week or so prior to the biopsy, and I worry about that. And the fact that I waited five months............and I…
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Walking in 5K on Saturday
I will be doing a 5K walk on Saturday to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Of course, I will be taking all of you with me. So don't be surprised if your feet hurt on Saturday night. This is the thrid year I am participating. Hugs, Georgia
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Cinnamonsmile -- Please check in when you can
You have been thru helll these past few weeks . . . We are thinking, and praying for you -- Update us when possible. Hoping things are better for you, health wise. Vicki Sam
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start round #3 of radiation.
This time from right hip to mid calf. Then 7-10 day break followed by internal radiation, if UHC will approve it. May not as it runs 30 - 40k. Medicare.will pay their part but UHC may not and I certainl do not have 6-8k.... Has anyone here used Quadrmet? This is the radioactive drug that is used. I will know in 14 days if…
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dexamethasone
Hello every body this is my first post and im not sure where to go or how to go about it. Im having a terrible time coming of dexamethazone and Im wondering if any one has had this or can give me some sort of information about how to go about it Thanks in advance
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Goals Achieve and Reset!!
I just passed a milestone I didn't think I'd see! When I was diagnosed with my recurrence in 2009 we were just about to move. I had a 6th Grader, a 4th Grader and a PreK child. At that time, it hurt to breathe. Cancer had metastisized to my sternum and I was in so much pain that I actually wasn't breathing enough and…
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Its the most WONDERFUL time of the year -- Are you ready for some FOOTBALL ????
I love this time of year -- College, and Professional - You name it, I watch it!!! I am obsessed - no doubt, just ask any family member, or friend! LOL Any other football fan out there ??? Favorite Team .... Vicki Sam
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Exercise - need guidance post reconstruction
Has anyone received definitive answers on the use of dumbells for strength training after reconstruction with implants? Need some guidance and doctors seem to avoid the topic. Please share your thoughts.
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After that biopsy new places came out.
I had a biopsy and it came back positive my cancer was back in my incision on the left side where my breast was removed, so I go back Thursday to have the stitches removed, and do the pet scan and etc. Today getting dressed I looked down and on the right breast that I still have looks like the cancer is coming out there .I…
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HUGE SUPRISE YESTERDAY!
Tuesday is Hubby's Birthday. Our younger Son flew in for the weekend yesterday. Neither of us knew he was coming til he was at the airport calling to be picked up. GREAT only slight problem was I was in recovery from eye surgery and Hubby was out of cell range (we have lots of areas with no cell here). We got him and it is…
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Got my boxing gloves on.....
Boxing gloves, big girl panties and arse-kicking boots are on. Start rads tomorrow. Fingers crossed that it will help with the pain. I do NOT have the attention span for pain!, Hugs to all J xxxxxx <----- cool dude.
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I'm just a blonde when it comes to reconstruction...
When I first got here, I thought you guys were talking about Southern Reconstruction! But seriously, is there a kind of reconstruction that is just one surgery, with no expanders needed? I know when I had the mastectomy 4 yrs ago, they left it so a trans....somekind of tummy tuck-new boob job could be done. I am…
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Tamoxifen
I've only been on this drug since July 1st, but I'm asking if anyone out there has ever felt like their mental faculties ever felt 'fogged'....I know this sounds a bit crazy - but it seems like for the first few hours of taking it - I'm not to alert. I know I'm blonde, and that probably doesn't help my cause - ha, ha,…
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GabeNAbby Mom Memorial Update
I just sent $400 from us to Linda Simmons' Medical fund. Thank all of you who contributed. I signed everyone's name, although they will be visible only to Lisa. The GoFundME site shows it as anonymous. I will send a card to Karl and the kids with all our names as well. Linda's memorial service is Saturday. I will attend it…
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OT - Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
Next Monday, the famous/infamous Sturgis Motorcycle Rally starts. Anybody coming? As usual, it is already getting 'wild' on the roads this week but will continue to get worse before it gets better. Actually, I don't live in Sturgis but about 35 miles from there. I work as a dispatcher for a tow company part time but during…
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Got my boxing gloves on.....
Boxing gloves, big girl panties and arse-kicking boots are on. Start rads tomorrow. Fingers crossed that it will help with the pain. I do NOT have the attention span for pain!, Hugs to all J xxxxxx <----- cool dude.
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Shooting Pains Normal?
I had bilateral mastectomy & reconstruction 11 days ago. The discomfort has gotten suddenly worse this evening...shooting pains across one breast and general pain in all incisions. Tylenol isn't quite getting rid of the discomfort. I did have more activity today than I've had in all the 5 days I've been out of the…
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I thought i would post my picture after 3 years!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I hope it works but this is me 3 years after being diagnosed and first picture ever posting on the discussion boards.~~MollyZ~~
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I wanted to thank you
I am from the colorectal board, I came to you over a year ago to ask questions for my sister-in-law who had become stage IV with breast cancer, she was diagnosed with breast cancer 20 years ago, and with reoccurance almost two years ago that was diagnosed as the Stage IV. She lived a good life, three or so years ago she…
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Shampoos
A few days ago I read where some shampoos can cause breast cancer.I think it was saiid something like 68 different ones.So I go get my shampoo bottle and it's one of those.Havent sued it in 2 days and will be gling to the store and checking all the ingredient labels.Washed my hair last night with my bubble bath,.Much…
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Three sisters with BC
Hi my name is cat(Cathy). I am new here. I was the second of three sisters who were all diagnosed with breast cancer this year. I am 48 and the youngest. I have invasive ductile carcinoma of the right breast. My sister Judy(59) was diagnosed first and was halfway through chemo when they found mine. I just went for my…
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TA - DA!!!!!!!
My final Rad was today!!! Hubby has been there every step of the way, from the diagnosis, biopsy, surgery and rads. We celebrated by going out to dinner and my son and daughter showing up to surprise me with flowers and balloons!! It was a long haul, but finally finished!! Starting Arimidex in a week and praying to keep…
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Post traumatic reactions
I am so confused. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in May of 2012, double mastectomy, chemo, no radiation. I had Herceptin until July and now for some unknown reason I am freaking out. Why now? I am teary eyed about everything. I have guilt when I am not living my life with perfect food choices, when I dont exercise,…
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Birthday List -- For those who would like to participate
... ~ Please forward your name, month and day of Birth if you would like to continue this tradition here on our ACS site...~ Vicki Sam -- January 13th
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Reconstruction vs. Protheses
Hi everyone My mom recently found out she has breast cancer. She has decided on having the mastectomy but is really torn on doing reconstuctive surgery or having a prothesis bra. Some peope have said reconstuction is the way to go and she will never regret it but others say it was extremely painful. She is not sure about…
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Recovery help after double mastectomy and double Latissimus Dorsi Flap reconstruction
First post here. I am 2 weeks post op of my surgeries and I am absolutely miserable. Depressed, in pain, uncomfortable. I feel like I have been running a low grade fever for about a week now. I get chills while I am sweating under a blanket. I have 5 drains (3 on left 2 on right) and they HURT. They won't put out much…