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Half way done!
Hey everyone, I just reached the half way mark for my radiation treatments! Doing pretty well, only had three days of fatigue so far, and some redness, but not bad. Aquaphor is my friend at this point. Three more weeks and I will be finished with this phase of my treatment. Tamoxifen is my next course. Am a little uneasy,…
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For those who need a GIGGLE
CHICKENS The only animals you eat before they are born and after they are dead. COMMITTEE A body that keeps minutes and wastes hours. DUST Mud with the juice squeezed out. EGOTIST Someone who is usually me-deep in conversation. HANDKERCHIEF Cold Storage. INFLATION Cutting money in half without damaging the paper. MOSQUITO…
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Update on my sister
She did well with her bilateral mastectomy and, last I heard, she is drinking a chocolate shake. I wish I had her iron stomach...Lol.
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First chemo last Monday & I'm a mess, need HELP
Last Monday I had my port put in and then had my first Chemo treatment. I have never been so tired in my life. I'm awake for 30 minutes and then sleep for an hour or two. I'm very nauseous, but no vomiting thank goodness. No appetite. I ate 1/2 slice of bread and a couple crackers yesterday and about the same today. At the…
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Cysts on Liver anybody???
Ok so I go for my regular OB/GYN check up and I had an ovarian ultrasound. Nothing Thank God but my Doctor sent me for a CT scan anyway. Now I was told I have liver cysts so I sent the CT scan to my oncologist. See my Doc tmro.... Anyone else have these??? I heard it natural and more common in women....... Your thoughts..…
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Posted Pics of My Afghans/Blankets on my Expressions Page
I made two afghans that I placed in the Silent Auction of our Relay for Life. I think one of them sold but not sure which one. Gotta keep them fingers busy. Hugs Donna
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to take or not to take Femara beyond 10 years
Well, I have an appointment to see my oncologist on June 24. I had Stage I early stage bc, and am BRCA I. I had a double mastectomy (one side for cancer, the other a preventive mastectomy). On July 15 it will be 5 years that I am cancer free and taking Femara. No one seems to know how long you should take Femara, but some…
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Texasgirl10 update
Dawne did not get the news we were hoping for this morning.The cancer has not spread to any other locations so that is good.The mass has doubled in size since the scan in March. Dawne will be starting Gemzar on Wed. Any of you dear sisters with any advice or helpful hints on this please share them. I know you will because…
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anyone ever heard of or of done->>>>>>>>
Lumpectomy twice on same side...Dr refered me to plastic surgeon yesterday. I am not in to MORE surgery-but he said they can remove fat/cells from one area and inject into my breast. PS can actually reshape a bit-even if reconstruction it can be used to even out results. The Dr told me it is now covered by insurance-even…
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Jean 0609 -- Happy Birthday, June 09th
A HUGE shout out to you Miss Jean!!! Wishing you many Birthday surprises, love and happiness. Vicki Sam
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Thanks For Being There!
I was diagnosed on 5/22 with ILC stage 1. Went through the surgery (scared to death). Beginning rads next week, then followed by Hormone Therapy. Through it all, my husband has been there by my side. Through every appointment, the biopsy, the surgery, pet scan tomorrow. I just wanted to say "thank you" my love for being…
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We Leaving NJ
On the 28th we leaving to go down to TN. I am looking forward to this . So far I doing good im what is called stable the blood test are good . With all I have gone through I am left with a body that is very senitivy to many thing which is no fun. The oncc is loking into if a compounding drug store can make a med for me…
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Pink bus for Texasgirl10 on the 10th and 17th please!
Dawne had a bone scan today. They did see something on the side where the cancer is. They took more views, she has a CT on the 10th and sees the Onc on the 17th for the results. Please be praying for her. Lets load up and be there with her ok! Dawne is still ready to fight the beast, her attitude stays upbeat and she is…
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AccuBoost
Hi All, Can anyone share their experience with AccuBoost radiation therapy? I'm scheduled for next week. Debbie
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Let's start with the awesome news first....
Drumroll...my liver function tests (which were improved and nearly normal 3 weeks ago) are now all completely within normal limits. This is the very first time since February! I should have a PET scan shortly, but I believe in my heart my chemo is melting those 231 liver lesions. Appetite and nausea are slowly improving.…
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Feeling like I am not doing enough...
This is my third time fighting breast cancer since 1999 and I have it in my lungs now. I took Xeloda for two months and my tumor markers went up. The chemo pills were kinda hard on my body and i had alot of minor side effects. However, since the markers went up i no longer take Xeloda and I started taking Arimidex. Just…
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Need the Pink Bus Again-My Sister is Back in Surgery
Unfortunately, she formed a large hematoma that has blocked one of her drains. She is going back to surgery this afternoon to have hematoma removed and drain replaced. Please keep her in your prayers. I am hoping this is a small setback.
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So angry...
Hi. I was diagnosed earlier this month with breast cancer. I start my treatments next week, and I am absolutely terrified. This entire thing feels like a giant nightmare, and I just want out of it. I'm beyond angry that this is happening, and I feel absolutely alone. I can't tell anyone how i really feel, because it will…
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CT Scan or not?
Hi there, I was dx 2 weeks ago and my well-meaning family doc promised she would get me the best onco and arrange scans etc etc etc. Well she did get me the best onco, but I am in for tests all this week, including a CT scan arranged by my family doc.... now, that is massive radiation (which, apparently, I am not allowed)…
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Iron Deficiency
I am having 5 infusions of Venofer (iron). I began having it with my treatment last week, my second was Thursday, my third, yesterday and my fourt tomorrow and my 5th on Friday. They say that chemo is causing me to be anemic and effecting my iron. All my blood counts are low. I was asked if I want treatment last week but…
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Questions about breast recontruction
Hi everyone, I had a double mastectomy two years ago and I am ready to have breast reconstruction. The plastic surgeon I met is highly recommended here where I live and heard he does an excellent job. I can not remember the name of the flap procedure but it is the one where they take the muscule from the back and use gel…
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No hormone therapy??
Hi All, I've had a lumpectomy 2 weeks ago. Clear margins and no lymph node involvement. Just met with my onco a couple days ago. He is running some more blood work, genetic testing, and has scheduled a PET scan on Thursday. Also will be taking Rads for 30 days. I have tried to educate myself about breast cancer, but…
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Second Chemo Tomorrow...
Well, I'm a little nervious today about my next treatment because I had an allergic reaction to the Taxotere. Things went well after they discontinued it but, I still can't help but worry. I know that even though I had the Chemo treatmnt of Abraxane and Cytoxan last month, I could still have problems with it this time. Now…
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CONGRATS to Snow Kitty alias Cindy for finishing Taxol!
Cindy posted that she had her last Taxol on Tuesday, April 23rd. Congratulations Cindy! Hugs, Diane
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Just Diagnosed with Breast Cancer
Hello Everyone, I was just diagnosed with breast cancer, don't even know what stage I am at yet until more tests are done. Just do not know what to do, what not to do. In other words in my mind I am very confused, scared and angry at the same time. I have been very tired lately and do not know why, have not done anything…
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The Susan B. Komen Foundation Names A New CEO
The beleaguered Susan G. Komen Foundation has named a nationally known health policy and research expert in Washington to replace founder Nancy Brinker as its chief executive, the breast cancer charity announced Monday. The new chief executive is Judith A. Salerno, 61, currently executive director and chief operating…
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Blood Pressure/Blood Draws
I'm sitting at a specialty hospital where my mom is currently a patient. I have had to stop the PCTs multiple times from taking my mom's blood pressure from her arm. She has a bright pink band on her wrist and a note on her bed. Last Saturday, the PCT left the blood pressure cuff on her arm and just flippantly said she was…
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Need simple crafty ideas to honor breast cancer survivor
One of the longtime members of our church, a breast cancer survivor, passed away on Thursday evening. Sue was quite elderly and had a number of health problems, so I'm not sure whether her breast cancer had metastasized, or if it was because of another health problem. Many of you know that I'm our church's Memorial Service…
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A little bit of encouraging news on the metastatic funding situation
This past week, Danny and I listened to an interview on NPR-a young woman with IBC highly critical of the current funding for metastatic disease. I have tried to google her and put a link here, but I am not remembering which program or her name? Now today, I see BCRF has pledged to contribute more to metastatic disease. I…
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UPDATE - Need Pink Bus - Surgery & 1st chemo tomorrow
Can really use warm fuzzies from my Pink Sisters. Surgery for port at 8am followed by chemo at 1pm. Feeling a bit overwhelmed.