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Long time no post
One of the reasons I have not posted in such a long time is that I have gotten a first shift job and also within my profession of Social Work. I took a job in February of this year with a Hospice in a nearby town. It consumes a lot of my time. I Occasionally run into cancer patients of course and having heard the scary…
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Effexor for chemopause symptoms
Has anyone else taken Effexor (anti-anxiety/anti-depression med) to help with the side effects of chemopause? I've been struggling with leg and joint pains from Femara and Zoladex shots for 2years. Looking for suggestions....I take yoga a couple times a week and go hiking regularly to try and help with the pain. (stage II…
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Need Help with answers!
Hi. I am new on here. I went for a routine physical 3 weeks ago, at that time my doc realized my thyroid was enlarged. Also because I just turned 40 he sent me for a mammogram...... The results, I have 2, 5.5 cm nodules on my thyroid along with smaller ones on my lymph nodes. The next day I get a call from hospital and…
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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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New Here :(
I received my diagnosis yesterday - two malignancies in my right breast (one a solid nodule, the other a calcification - 3cm apart) with a potential third too far back in the perinatal cavity to reach with a needle. I'm thankful for the weekend to regroup before I begin the battery of calls, appointments and decisions. The…
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hysterectomy due to cancer meds (2 yrs ago)
Anyone else who has had one/ post menopause-curious of differences before and after surgery. Weight gain , no good sleep at night etc. I am on tamoxifen for one more month-hoping that is reason for some of the weight & IF IT is I know slow going off , if at all...since I am 54 so hard to matter what. Denise
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Lymphedema treatment - hand & arm wrapped
If you don't see me posting for a while it is due to my wrappings for lymphedema treatment. Hard to type. Reading all your posts, wishing you all the best. Have 3 more weeks of it.... Doris
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Femara
Has anyone had any luck losing weight on Femara?. I have gained 20 pounds and was already overweight before that. I am now having trouble with my arthritic knees, having tried Supartz injections and now back on steroids. Dr. says of course if I could even lose 10 pounds it would be a great help. I've tried in the past with…
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My First Chemo tomorrow, need the Pink Bus !
Hello everyone, think I will need the Pink Bus, tomorrow is my first Chemo. I know many of you have gone through this but I am as nervous as nervous can be and of course crying but I do that for anything LOL De
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Happy Birthday Debi 18 -- August 26th
Enjoy your very special Day! ... I wish you Love, Health, Surprises, and lots of Birthday! Vicki Sam
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Painful Legs
I stopped taking Aromasin and Aremidex because my legs hurt so bad I could hardly walk, stand up or sit down. Its been a year since I stopped. My legs improved some but still hurt. The more I do the more I hurt. when I decided to stop the Meds the Oncologist said my legs should get back to normal in 3 months. As I said its…
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Gabe N Abby Mom memorial
Sept 7 is right around the corner and I'm wanting everyone to be aware that Linda Simmons' memorial service is that afternoon in Sacramento. I plan to attend and will respresent us. I'll post again as the date gets closer and will let you know details after. I will be making our group contribution to the Linda Simmons…
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new cancer
I go for the biopsy tomorrow, just to confirm what they already know.. I don't know were they will take the tissue from to fill the area up from or were they will take it from for the skin graft, Thanks for your prayers. I am hurting but not enough for stronger medicine that was offered. I feel very weak lately and fall…
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Beginning to feel more energetic and hopeful!
Finished taxotere and neulasta. I was scared to death of the final round as I suffered a flu-like syndrome last round with a fever for 14 days and extreme, extreme weakness. Turns out I was also severely hypothyroid (test 10X below normal). I have had thyroid issues since 1984 and my thyroid was stable (on meds) for 20+…
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Chen's tribute pictures in Expressions Galery...
....sorry it took so long... Hugs, Kathi
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Latest .....
Had my second onco meeting today, according to the MRI I have further lumps in my tight breast. It showed the cancer in the 5th vertibrae, and I am now on permanent pain meds. sigh......
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celebrating 11 years cancer free
When I was going through the terror and heartbreak of my cancer, I was encouraged by stories of brave women who survived and thrived. I am 11 years from the day I heard my doctor say "you have a lump" and the start of new pages to my life history. Today I am surrounded by the love of my family and friends and offer hope to…
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A Tribute to my Daughter, Kelly Renea Duffield
This tribute was posted on my daughter's personal website, and I wanted to share with all of my ACS friends on this, the 9th anniversary of her death. "Kelly Renea Finnen was born on September 10, 1963, and came into this world as a force to be reckoned with. Being a young mother, I was amazed at how loud, and how…
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Chemo and vision problems
I've been having a slight problem with my vision while on Taxotere and Cytoxan, but attributed it to my eyes watering. In the last couple of hours it's gotten a lot worse and my eyes are not tearing. I have to enlarge the print on the screen to 150% to read it. I'm trying to set appt with onco for tomorrow. Has anyone else…
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So Far
I had my years mammo Fri thankully it came back clean Yea . Husband away on business for the weekend and I am sick with the vaporizor . I hope it leaves me fast As for my bones I am holding my own yea
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Chenheart/Claudia's memorial service
If any of you would like to see a couple of the video's I took of her services today, they are posted on my facebook page. It is an open page, so you are welcome to view it. it was a beautiful service with Reggie giving a very touching speech. my facebook name is Vicki Hilton Cat
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Take A LOOK At BlownAway60 Expression Page Please
Her drawings are beautiful! Donna, you are so talented! I love all of your drawings! Her name here is BlownAway60. Please take a look! We certainly have one very talented pink sister! Hugs, Megan
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good news
I am holding my own against this beast. And even better I have been released from seeing the onco . I can be watched by the PCP . I have two ultra sounds coming up to check on my thyriod and to see if my left arm is good or is it the beginnings of lyphedema if I spelled it forgive me. My right hip is giving me a fit but…
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Bone Density Test
I recently received my bone density results and it show that I have Osteopenia in the left femoral neck, a T scor of -1.7. My onc wants me to take Fosamax but I have been reading up on medication for Osteopenia and some say medication is not needed until you are diagnoised with osteoprosis. Has anyone else been in the same…
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Arimidex experiences?
Hi All, I'm scheduled to start Arimidex when my rads are done (6 More!!!! Yay). Just wondering if anyone could share their experience with side effects. I hate taking meds, but I know that its important. Also, I'm starting to burn pretty bad. I use Aquaphor everyday. Any advice of whether or not I should continue it after…
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M.R.I. denied
insurance denied this so now doc sending me for U S they should not be allowed and IM wondering who would like to raise some hell with me in washington if need be ladies this is our life we r talking about and who should deny this test to us just because of price my life is worth so much more then a test and so r all of…
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Prayers for Coco2008
Please say prayers for Sandy, she was hospitalized overnight.
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This was fun, so, want to try it again? Word Game!
Let's play again! Take my word and change one letter to form a new word. My word is Poem
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Chemo Brain?
Well, it's official ladies, i've gone bonkers. Took my mom out to Costco yesterday to pick up some dog food for a friend and some cat litter for me. We had her wheelchair with us (she's recovering from a broken ankle 10 months ago and a fractured pelvis in May) and so I pulled it out of the trunk, got her in, and took off…
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The lastest on Dawne
I am confused and very frustrated! Dawne was told she would be in the hospital at least a week. She was told how dangerous this was, and then they send her home today. I really don't get it and don't think Dawne does either. She is giving herself injections in the stomach for at least 3 months with the hope of dissolving…