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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…
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JerseyGirl231-How are you?
Hi Jerseygirl. I was just wondering how you are doing? Have you found a new apartment yet? I hope things are settling down and going smoother for you. Let us know how you are!!
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Camul aka Carol, Update?
Carol, How is your infection doing? Been thinking of you... Hope you will be able to make your trip. If you can.... we want to hear from you. Best, Doris
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Question? When do we start counting..after diagnosis or chemo???
I need to know this....I am only 2 years and 3 months from diagnosis. I would like to know when is the appropriate counting time start . Thanks Patrice
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Apartment was a joke
We are scambling to find one. It was not ready to move in. Toliet didnt flush no temp control . coming all this way for nothing is no fun. Will keep you guys posted
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Newcomers to Cancer:Check out cancer.org
I see lots of new people coming in. i just wanted to let them know that there is great information on cancer at The American Cancer Society's website, cancer.org or in the blue column of the left side of the scree hit Cancer Information. There is very good information that is important. But, I always tell myself that if I…
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Tamoxifen
I was diagnosed at age 31 of breast cancer, I had to freeze my eggs before I started treatment. I had ftreacherous treatments & 33 radiation treatments. now my oncologist wants me to be on tamoxifen for five years. I have a strong family history of breast cancer & my sister had stage 1a ovarian cancer. My genetic test came…
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Distant friend?
Did anyone notice a good friend disappearing shortly after telling them about your cancer? A few months ago, a really good friend of mine was going through some pretty serious medical stuff with her baby girl. I brought them books, snacks, even madlucite little hospital gowns for her. She's been home for awhile now. When I…
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Happy July 4th!
How did you all celebrate? Guess what? I made it to our friend's lovely place on the bayou and had a wonderful and relaxing break. I was all bundled up and reapplied sunscreen frequently, but it was just what the doctor ordered!!! Tomorrow is chemo again...sigh. But today was a wonderful dream!
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Xeloda side effects
Hi, Having lots of problem with hand and foot syndrome from this loverly drug. Does anyone have a good suggestion for lotion? I've been lathering up 2 and 3 times a day, but by the end of the day, the skin is dry and uncomfortable. I want to make sure there's no parabens in the lotion though, because some studies have…
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Opinions please
Oncoligist wants me to do 6 rounds of chemo, but said he would be happy if I complete 4. I have completed 4. When I asked him why he wanted me to do 6, he said there have been studies showing benefit of 4, but would like to see me do 6 on the concept more is better.....not sure I think that is a good enough reason to…
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Update on Dawne!
Dawne had her 2nd treatment of the gemzar today.She was feeling pretty bad when I chatted with her earlier. She had a rough couple of days last week after the treatment but then she did pretty good. She will have a week off then another treatment in 2 weeks. She is hoping to feel well enough to make a little short trip to…
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MedGift.com Website
I just saw this on the Doctors Show. It is a website where a patient can register and have their friends and family donate to them. Works sorta like a Bridal Registry. Wow how cool is that. Hugs Donna
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I have posted Greta's response to why there is so much trouble with the CSN site.
This is what Greta, the moderator for the site, posted about the trouble everyone is having with this site. I hope she doesn't mind that I reposted it here, but, so many were wondering what is going on and didn't see this explanation. Thanks Greta for letting us know! Ok, here is her response: CSN website performance…
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Uploading photos on Expression Gallery??
It sure was so much easier to upload photos before. Maybe I'm just doing it wrong but I just can't seem to load any pics. Anyone else have that problem? Sylvia
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Cypress Cynthia, how was chemo today?
CypressCynthia, how did your chemo go today? Hope it was easy on you and your SE are minimal this round. You re in my prayers. God bless Sandy