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After the Mastectomy
July 5th I will have a mastectomy on my left breast. I was wondering what did others feel? or how did they cope with this? de
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Breast Cancer 2x
Hello everyone and I am back again after being diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time. I was diagnosised with Breast Cancer in 2007 having stage 1 and now it is back . I left my Breast Care Specialist Wednesday, July 31st.The awful news was given to me prior to a biopsy that was done a couple of day. Two weeks…
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Cypress Cynthia How Are You Doing?
Haven't heard from you in a while, CC, how are you doing? Doris
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Arithmadex vs Tomoxifin
I tried Arithmadex (SP?) and it gave me arthritic like symptoms, I could barely lift my arms. My doctor just took me off Arithmadx and I have start Tomoxifin (SP?). Any recommendations on lifestyle changes to make this medicine not have side affects?
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question about getting on disabilty
HI To All . I have stage 3 breast cancer, I have had my right breast removed, (along with a huge tumor in my uterus, that I didnt know was there), then 4 rounds of chemo, 33 rounds of raditation, and of course 17 rounds of Herceptin. Just finished my last infusion of herceptin on June 28th. I have gained some weight while…
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*** Some OLD AGE Jokes To Make You Laugh ***
Sex And The Over 90's Upon hearing that her elderly grandfather had just passed away, Katie went straight to her grandparent's house to visit her 95-year-old grandmother and comfort her. When she asked how her grandfather had died, her grandmother replied, "He had a heart attack while we were making love on Sunday…
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Muscle weakess in legs during chemo treatments
I have had 3 rounds of Cytoxin and Taxotere. My legs seem to be getting weaker and weaker. I can walk from the living room to the kitchen (about 15 feet) and my muscles feel like I've run a marathon. Yesterday I took my dogs for a walk. We went about a block and had to turn around. When we got back to the house I had to…
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Belated Birthday Day Greetings to Lighthouse 7
Wanda - Hoping your day was filled with love, and happiness .. Vicki Sam
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Happy Birthday (August 2nd) to Donna - Blownaway60
Donna, Hope you have a truly wonderful day! Happy belated Birthday wishes our dear Sister in PINK. Vicki Sam
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Any help with question for my surgeon tomorrow?
So tomorrow is the big appointment with the thoracic surgeon. I have a list of questions made up him. I know this is last minute, but I was wondering if any of you that have gone thru a lung a biopsy had any suggestions for any questions? I have the usual what type of surgery, how long is it, how long is the hospital stay,…
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Hello again
It's been several months since I posted anything but I always think of you guys. You had been a big help when I first got diagnosed and now I am so proud tell you that I finished my chemo by Jan 30 and done with radiation in April and now on the road to recovery. It was very hard at first, got into deep depression,a lot of…
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Jean
Thank you for the beautiful. It means so mch knowing people care and love you. You are so thoughtful and supportivr. Hugs Carol
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It has been forever - Jobi Update
Hello dear friends. I must first apologize for not getting on this site in a long while. Even so, you have been in my thoughts - especially Linda. I am saddened by her news. Since I last visited, I finsihed chemo, got a divorce, started writing a book, and bought a new house. My battle with cancer however did not stop.…
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My quote for those of 'us' in pain ....
No matter how much it hurts now, one day you'll look back and realize it changed your life for the better
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Where Is Rague??
I just noticed that I don't think I have seen Rague posting lately? Is she on vacation that I missed? Have I missed her posts? I am wondering how you are doing.
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important question
ive been posting in the uterine cancer board for a bunch of issues im dealing with. im 48 yrs old. i haven't been diagnosed yet. they found a 4 cm mass on my liver during an US for abdominal pain. they did a CT scan and it was undetermined so they did an MRI in which i hope to receive the results in the next day or so.…
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August 5th - Happy Birthday, mommallan
Ellen, Many happy Birthday wishes dear Sister - Enjoy your very special day. Vicki Sam
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Survivors to the Summit
Saturday morning was beautiful! This is our big fundraiser for th Cancer Wellness House. It was held at Snowbird Ski Rrsort. Pancake breakfast, followed by anhike to the summit (I had to take the tram to the top). Then at the summit there were sandwiches, ice cream, fruit, face painting and entertainkent. Entertainment was…
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Stage III B.C.
After my modified radical mastectomy last Tuesday, doctor classified my BC as Stage III. They removed the axillary and sentinel nodes, and everything went well (I am not a fan of these drainage tubes for sure). I didn't know there were different "types" of "Stage III" when it comes to BC. Can anyone help me understand…
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How Are You Doing Cinnamonsmile?
How did your surgery go? Doris
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** Left Handed Or Right Handed & Which Side Had Breast Cancer? **
I am just curious to know if you are left or right handed and which side did you have breast cancer? Thanks for helping my curiosity! Susie
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Recurrent Sweets Syndrome in Left Arm Lymphaedema Post Mastectomy
Hello. It has been a while since I've posted anything here. I'm nearly two years out, post treatment for Triple Negative Invasive Ductal Carcinoma - Stage 2 - Grade 3. After all the surgeries (I had three in total) and the removal of 18 Axillary Lymph Nodes, I have Lymphedema in my left arm and hand. I use compression…
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Happy Birthday to DisneyFan2008 - Denise
Denise - Have a wonderful day - Enjoy your Special Day ! Vicki Sam
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Change in My Surgery Tomorrow
The surgeon has changed his mind about what he is going to do tomorrow. His PA called me this afternoon. He is no longer even going to start with the VATS procedure to see if it would work for him. He is cutting the left side of me (right where I have nerve damage pain from the nerves being nicked back when I had my BMX…
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Happy Birthday to Pattannes! August 01st
Enjoy your very special day - dear Sister in PINK ..! Vicki Sam
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I'm leaving for a long vacation
Hi, everyone! I thought I should give an update. Tomorrow I am leaving for a long vacation, 5 weeks exactly. I will be online from time to time, but I'm sure I won't be regular. I hope that during this time this site will resolve performance problems, it's been quite annoying lately. Otherwise I am doing fine, no SE from…
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Another Rad Grad Today...YEA !!!
Today was my last day of radiation...I chose to have a masectomy after the breast mri showed a 2nd lump. I thought, wonderful - I won't have to go thru radiation...wrong!!!...2 surgeries later, the doctor still couldn't 'clear margins'. Therefore, I ended up needing radiation......Today was a bit 'bitter sweet'...I've…
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Itchy scalp??
Hi, So I'm sure this has been posted before but I'm a newbie to this. LOL. I'm getting used to the no hair thing. I only have a little left but now my scalp is getting itchy. I have an issue with a dry scalp but it has never been this easy to treat. I do have a topical medicine for night time to treat some scabs that I…
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MsGebby good luck on your biopsy tomorrow
Will keep you in my prayers. Let us know how you are doing and how your results turn out. Hugs to you, Sandy
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Update on Test Results
Since you all were so kind to board the pink bus with me last Monday, I thought I would let you all know the results of the tests. The good news first --- the gyno and the ultra sound all came back negative. Yippee!!!!! Now, the not so good news. My DEXA Scan was not good at all. I've been diagnosed with osteoporosis of…