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Just want to introduce myself
I have been a member of this site for about 6 weeks. I have been on almost every day. I just thought it was time to make my presence known. I had a partial mastecomy on March 1. My biopsy showed so many precancerous cells, my doctor thought we should remove the whole breast. I had that sugery on March 19. My cancer was so…
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does anyone feel like they have fallen apart?
I know I am being moany and groany.........but since my DX and mastectomy 5 years ago, my overall health and demeanor has really changed. I take Arimidex and also have become diabetic, have an enlarged thyroid with nodules, developed frequent urinary infections and had a 2.5 hours of kidney stone surgery. NOW, I have been…
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Welcome to Hogwarts!!! A Primer for Newbies~ especially those not finding emotional support at home
January 22, 2010 - 8:33am So many new ones have joined our family of Kindred Spirits lately~we sigh that you have had to find us, but of course welcome you with open ♥ You may have noticed, or even posted about the fact that many of our friends, family members, co-workers and neighbors just don't "get it" and make what…
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members
how long have you been a member ? Aug of 07 for me from ky
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Our beloved Chen...
Posted an update on VickiSam's thread of July 15, 2013 (yesterday): "Chenheart -- Any word, or updates?" Kind regards, Susan
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ONE more month and NO MORE tamoxifen...yippp
Onocologist today-one more script (month) of tamoxifen then off it...5 yrs is done. I was going to be at the one year mark for office appts but since I had 2nd lumpectomy in Nov-thought cancer thankfully scar tissue-anyhow one more time at 6mths then once a year. fingers crossed Denise
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2nd chemo today
I am so happy and thankful that I did not get a headache after my treatment today. Thank you Lord!!! I feel pretty good, but, am sure the fatigue will get worse, but, that's ok, i can handle just about anything except a headache like the one I had after my first treatment.
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GrannaBeth Needs the PINK BUS -Can you please come along?
Grannabeth has a Dexa scan, internal ultrasound and an ob-gyn appointment. Let's fill the pink bus to capacity and support her and pray for all good results. She just finished 33 rounds of rads! Congrats again on that Beth! Sue :)
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The Chemo Room
Here it is! The Chemo Room: where you might find information on different chemo treatments people are getting, their side effects, tips on how to feel comfy, what drugs to take, etc. Regardless of what stage you are, please post any information about the chemo drug you're on or you've already taken so others can learn.…
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Next month (Aug) will be a total of 5 yrs on tamoxifen
I go for blood work today and Med. Oncologist next week. I AM hoping/ wondering if she will take me off Tamoxifen. I have heard some being on for 5-6 yrs. Anything proven it is helpful , after FIVE years? Denise
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OT: If you have a cat and need a good laugh for the day, this is it!
Hello, all - I thought we could all use a good laugh today! When our 15-year-old son says, "You have to see this funny cat video on YouTube," let's just say I don't typically go rushing to my computer....but "Sad Cat Diary" is one of the funniest things I've seen in a long time, and I was laughing so hard I could barely…
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Feeling Better
For those of you that knew I was struggling, I am feeling better. I have a new dr, new medicines and good ultra-sound report. The legions on my liver are not canerous. It is nice to have a dr that is tuned into my health. Cheers!! Marianne
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OT - Expressions Gallery
I added 2 pics of Ryan (my grandson) and I at his school's Mini Relay for Life. Please go over and check them out. Mommaellen
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Surgery Date
Hi all, I saw the plastic surgeon last Friday and I really liked him and I got a call from my surgeons office today, my surgery will be Thursday July 18th.It seems so surreal that just a few short weeks ago I would have never guessed that I would be having B/L Mastectomy with reconstruction in July. My plans were to garden…
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Good news!!!!
OK, I had my PET scan today and peeked at my results this pm. I have not talked to my oncologist and the report is very long, but, from what I can tell, here is the gist: 1) Resolution of liver cancer (remember last report had 231 cancerous liver lesions). Liver shows no increased glucose activity usually seen with cancer.…
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How about a "Chemo Room"?
Hi beautiful ladies!!! I loved the idea of creating a "Radiation Room" so that the newbies can learn tips about what to do. But have we created a "chemo room"? Perhaps we need one too! Sending prayers for full recovery and many years of health for all of us. XOXO
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Radiation or No Radiation?
Hi Everyone, I wanted to get your opinion on if you think I'll have to have radiation or not. Of course the one to decide that is the radiation oncologist. I have an appointment in a week. I just thought I'd see if my situation compared with what you have been through or done research on. --Diagnosed April 8, 2013 - just…
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Radiation Treatments: Were you told to NOT swim in a pool?
My rads oncologist told me today to not swim in our pool or any pool until I am done with rads and then to wait a few weeks at least. Were the rest of you told that? I was hoping to get some relief from the heat by swimming. Guess I will just sit in the shade and watch everyone else swimming. Kathy
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Anyone Heard of Internal Radiation?
I was getting done with my treatment this morning and was talking with a lady who was recieving 'internal radiation'...I had never heard of this so, I thought I'd ask you lovely ladies if anyone out there has gone thru this treatment...Anyway, I was just curious... Andi
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Double mastectomy DIEP reconstruction June 25
I had a double mastectomy with DIEP reconstruction June 25. I was in the hospital from Tuesday to Saturday. Started with 8 drains, and came home with 5 drains. A kind woman from the breast cancer support group game me a homemade bag to hold all the drains--so helpful. 2 weeks+ post surgery I have no drains. I have…
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Pain around finger nails
I am now getting pain whenever my finger nails are touched. Since I use them to type, dress, cook, etc. so this is becoming a problem. Has anyone heard of this with chemo tx? Any ideas on what I can do to reduce the sensitivity? Sandy
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surviving and thriving - posted more pictures
Hello, it's been a while since I posted here. Mainly because I am fostering 2 shitzus and their 5 puppies that I was able to raise from when they were born. They are all grown up now and the first one has already left the nest. It is a lot of work but I would do it all over again in a heart beat. For those of you who know…
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What i need to do in Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, and occurs in rare cases in men. Last month i got this major illness in my body really i am so disappointed. I am looking and doing more ssearch about this critical illness. I found one book A Cancer Survivor by Julia Fortune if you have any reference books or any solution…
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Ask The Experts: Legal and Career Advice Teleconference
For those haven't noticed this posting on the CSN Homepage under the CSN Announcements: (e.g.conference, teleconference, fundraiser, etc.) Thu, 07/25/2013 - 1:30pmSarah Goodell Teleconference A teleconference series presented by Cancer and Careers, your resource for balancing work and cancer. * How do I deal with the gap…
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Muga down, PET to go!
My muga was 56%, which I understand is ok. My liver labs were normal again :-). My WBC didn't go down to 1 after chemo this time--in fact it is 7. Woo hoo!!! I am feeling better and hoping I can work some. Onc said he wouldn't talk about it until after scans. PET scan is Friday and I am scared but optimistic.
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Anyone else on Xeloda What can I expect
Dr has put me on Xeloda, ( pill ) I have heard good and bad about it. Can any one that is on it or been on it tell me what your experience was...
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Any other "triple negative" diagnoses out there?
Hello! I was diagnosed in Jan. 2013 with triple negative, stage 2 b/c. Tumor removed in two surgeries. Had not gone into any lymph nodes. I've had 7 of 8 chemo treatments (last one's due this Thursday) and radiation starts in about a month for 6-7 weeks. I'm specifically looking for others who have been diagnosed triple…
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New Rad Grad
Today, I officially finished my 33 rounds of radiation!!!!!!!!!! Earlier in the week, I was fearful of this day, but now that it is here, I am glad. I received my certification of completion from my two favorite radiation therapists. What I appreciated about them is they always had a smile. I really appreciated Eric, in…
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2nd chemo tomorrow
I will be going tomorrow for my second chemo treatment. I dread it. I did ok with the first, but am worried that with each one things could get worse. If anyone would like to pick me up on the pink bus, I would really love the ride! Thanks friends Dolores
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Tumor Markers finally went down!
In April I was diagnosed with breast cancer nodule in my lung (third round with breast cancer). My tumor markers were 57. Then they climbed to 65 while on Xeloda. When my Onc took me off Xeloda and prescribed Arimidex I was at 78. After a month on Arimidex I am down to 55! I made plans last week to go to Cancer Treatment…