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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.
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Pink Bus this Tuesday for my Sister?
Some of you have met my physician sister. She is the only sister out of the 4 of us who has not yet had breast cancer. After a great deal of soul searching, she is undergoing a bilateral mastectomy next week. I know she is scared, but she is also very strong. I so wish I could be there, but you all know my current battle…
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A little 'funny' for Tuesday ... haha
Dead Again A funeral service is held for a woman who just passed away. As the pallbearers carry the casket out, they accidentally bump into a wall. They hear a faint moan. They open the casket and find that the woman is actually alive. She lives for 10 more years and then dies. They have another funeral for her. At the end…
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HELP
i obviously do not know how the forum works. i can never find my post (forum topics) and when i do very rarely do i see anyone has posted to my questions. i was diagnosed apr 15, 2013, orignially we thought both breast were idc with triple positives... we found out the left breast was triple negative and the right breast…
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Red Devil
Hi Everyone, I am 4 down, 8 to go on Abraxane. I'm doing okay on that one - no real serious side effects - the worst has been the awful persistent sore throat. My oncologist is having me stay on Claritin D to get rid of the drainage. When I am done with Abraxane, I have 4 treatments of the Red Devil - once every 3 weeks. I…
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My new "hair"
Not to be outdone by Eileen (Cypress Cynthia), I'm posting a picture of my new wig. Yep, I've gone blonde. This is about the color I colored my hair when I used to color it. Several years ago I let it go gray and I thought I was happy with gray hair, so I've been buying gray wigs. I don't think I'll ever go back to gray…
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♥ Wishing Everyone A Happy Father's Day ♥
Wishing my Dad a Happy Father's Day and sending one to all of yours too, including the wonderful pink men we have on this site, Robert and Charlie! And, sorry Dad for all of the yucky ties I gave you as a gift when I was younger. lol
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Happy Birthday - Double Whammy!! Suzanne, we are celebrating with you today..
Enjoy your special day ... in style ! Vicki Sam
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Some great news for Texasgirl10 today!
Dawne called me this afternoon and she had got her results from the bone scan. It is all clear!! No mets to the bone! I honestly can't remember what she told me the spot they saw was, I was so excited! I will get more info and post soon. I have been having a hard time getting to the site and being able to post :( Hopefully…
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Absolutely furious!
Have just been researching my latest drama, went to the johns hopkins site to learn that chemo is NOT needed for DCIS as it is Non-invasive... So why the hell did I have to go through that **** when I had dcis? I am spitting feathers here!!!
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Happy 238th Birthday
Today is the 238th Birthday of the US Army! Today is also Flag Day - so proudly show your Red, White and Blue! Winyan - The Power Within Susan
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Am I the only one with an issue with stranger hugs.
Yesterday, finally felt better and went out for a bit. Stopped at a store, as I was leaving, a lady hugged me. I was a little put off. She was nice enuf then asked if I had bc. Said yes. She said she is a survivor, and had to give me a hug becaise I looked like I have cancer. I am bald and was wearing a cap. She went on…
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chemo treatments
I am new to this site and have a question. I am 50 yr old and was diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma on 4-12-13. I had a bilateral mastectomy on 5-15-13. I was stage IIa, ER+, PR+ and HER-. All lymph nodes were clear. I had silicone implants put in during surgery. The surgeon said I will have to have chemo due to…
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Aromasin troubles--bone scan pending--need pink bus
Hello everyone, I feel a little unsure about mooing about my problems when there are folks here dealing w/ much more difficult stuff, but here goes. All through treatment I have had trouble w/ weird or very intense side effects w/ chemo and associated meds. I had bilateral mastectomies in January 2012 finished chemo in…
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Problem with Perjeta
Had chemo and, just like last time, I sailed through taxotere and herceptin. We slowed my perjeta infusion time because last round I had sudden nausea and vomiting. Slowing infusion time did not help at all. Five minutes in, I turned beet, beet red, felt burning up and started vomiting. My nurse gave me ativan stat and I…
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Hello, I'm new here and have a question regarding reconstruction and smoking
Hello everyone and hope all is well for you! I have been going through quite the struggle with all of this. I will breifly fill everyone in on me... I have Graves Disease, Lyme Disease and now Breast Cancer. My life has been filled with battle after battle but I remain positive and l hopeful. During all of this, I have…