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4 sessions into chemo....2 more to go.
Already becoming very anemic....talking transfusion. Anyone else experience this? Hoping to continue working full time.
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Aced both exams!
Thanks for the bus rides and company and goodies. Had breast exam Monday and pelvic this morning. Both ends good to go for another 6 months. Now on to mammogram on the 27th and medical oncology visit July 18 with lab work prior. Then I will relax again until December. It IS getting easier, altho I found it interesting that…
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OK for those of us that are new here What is the Pink Bus
I've seen this come up on a few different discussions. What does it mean?
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I have to share some good news!
My ENT Surgeon just called with the results from my neck dissection.....all 25 nodes taken were clear!!!! So I only have to have radiation on my lower lip and chin:) All of your prayers worked, thank you all so much!!!! I will get my VATS path results next week.
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♥ What's Your Weather Like? ♥
Our weather is crazy! It was in the 70's, sunny and beautiful and then the RAINS came and it won't stop. We have a lot of flooding around here, and even though the rain stopped today for awhile, we've had some snow already. It is like rain/snow. lol And, it is cold, the 30's. Brrrrr Supposed to get more RAIN as early as…
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SIROD, How are you doing?
Thinking of you tonight and praying you are doing ok? I am feeling better, more energetic. Thrush returned for the third time and I am back on nystatin for the rest of my life...Lol. I am seeing onc in morning and will talk to him about it. Otherwise though, I am starting to have less nausea. Praying that your chemo isn't…
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Surgery went well
Had my lumpectomy this morning. Surgery went well. 2 nodes removed and both were clear. Surgeon said preliminary test shows that he got a real clear margin. Drain in for only a few days (I hope). Worse part was the nausea after surgery. Feeling a little better now. Hubby cooked (for the first time in 33 years). ha ha. Must…
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I got path report from my second surgery
And it's good, all new taken nodes were clear, except sentinel node which was positive after first surgery. Very happy about that! So now I have to wait for treatment plan from medical board. There are two options: Tamoxifen or Tamoxifen + chemo. I had right side mastectomy with expander, I had two tumors, one IDC, one…
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Dr called. I need chemo and rads
Just heard from onco. Oncotype came back. Will need both chemo and radiation. I will find out chemo details tomorrow in his office. Glad to be finally be doing something besides waiting, but not the news I wanted to hear. Then again I didn't want to hear I had cancer. Sandy
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came back high risk
i recvd my results today on my mamaprint. i see the oncologist tomorrow. i came back high risk for reoccurance. im beyond nervous about chemo and hormonal therapy. prayers please
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Insist on biopsy?
I have a history of breast cancer on the maternal side of my family. I am 30 years old and found a lump in my right breast. I was sent for a Mammogram and ultrasound and was told that given my age, it was probably just a fibrous something or other (sorry, can't remember the term). Anyway, I feel like I'm just getting blown…
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Doctors answer and still itching.
I went to see my fanily doctor today, I see him once a month. I had to go ealyt because I was itching so bad and my body was covered in the rash. I just wanted to dig my skin because of the itch, He gave me a perscription, and said it should help and let him know. He has talked to my cancer doctors . They told him my other…
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recurrence at mastectomy site??
Hi everyone, I am 5 yrs out now but just found two pea size nodules on mastectomy side. Went to onc today, she is sending me for us next week. Has anyone else had a recurrence of ca at mastectomy site after having chemo and rad? I originally had invasive ductal ca, er/pr neg, her2 positive. I am feeling extremely anxious.…
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Shout out to Cinnamon Smile
Hi PinK: Some years back you replied to my question on what to do about excruciating pain from lymph node removal. "Post Breast Therapy Pain Syndrome" what a nice name, no solution. Aftermonths and months of bitterly complaining and a lot of suffering, the interist finally put me on Gabapentin, then switched me to Lyrica,…
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I found another onco
I got lucky when I saw the onco he had a lady from the memphis area and she was able to give me a name of an onco. A little bad news it seems like chemo changed my body to longer I can have gluten. Everything else is normal. Going gluten is not going to be fun but i will do my best at it.I can now also write off dairy.
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Dealing with family and friends
All I hear is that they want me to hurry thru this and get back to my normal self. Find myself just biting my tongue and painting on a smile. Really glad I found this place to vent.
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Yay for neulasta...feeling better and WBC normal
My WBC is 9,000 (up from 1700 last week). I am also feeling much better: mouth sores, thrush, fever, diarrhea--all gone. I am having a little less nausea and eating bites of things here and there. Things taste weird, but I tell myself just quit tasting and eat it! Lol. More happy news...I feel stronger today. It is very…
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Bus Schedule
Would you mind adding me to the bus schedule next week? I feel fabulous and have no reason to be nervous, but I am anyway. I have a breast exam on Monday and gyn onc visit and exam on Tuesday. I thought it would be a good idea to have them around the same time, but it seems to be making me doubly nervous. I surprise myself…
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PAIN only at night?
I received the Neulasta shot on 5/30/13, a day after Chemo and of coarse I had the expected bone pain for 4 days post which has resolved. But for the past 3 nights either the Left or both of my heels become painful and very warm to touch. I have 3 screws in the left heel after a reconstruction surgery 11 yrs ago. So I…
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Has anyone here had the surgery to even up your breast after reconstruction? If so, I have some que
1. How did the doctor do the procedure? 2. Did you come home the same day? 3. How long did the pain last? 4. Did you lose any sensitivity? Thanks in Advance Mommaellen
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Happy Birthday - Lintx, June 3rd -
Linda, Wishing you the very best Birthday possible. Enjoy your very special day. Vicki Sam
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Losing my hair
Well, I lost about half my hair today. It came out as I brushed it. My hair is three feet long so it left quite a pile on the floor. I asked my daughter to come tomorrow and shave my head. O my God. That's if any more comes out tomorrow. I know, denial, right? My head feels strange, like it's sunburned. I don't think I…
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Chemo round 2 today
Hi all...its 3am and I cant sleep. I think I'm more nervous an anxious and scared for round 2 than I was for round 1. I've woken up 2 and this is my 3rd time, I'm waking up with anxiety, sweats like crazy. I decided to get up and make a hot cup of ginger lemon tea and my pillow to see if maybe I can calm down enough to lie…
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How to Determine the Five-Year Point
Question: How does one determine that he/she has reached that five-year point all cancer survivors aspire to? Is it when treatment begins or is it when it ends (aside from the hormonal therapy)? I am somewhere around reaching Year 1, I know. e BTW: The nasty accident of a tractor-trailer and mini-van that killed seven…
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Emotional Rollercoaster
Hi ~ I am new here and I need help. I have had a bilateral mastectomy, complete chemo and radiation and have been on tamoxifin for about 3 months. I hate the way I feel!!! I will be extremely happy and then the very next minute I am angry and irritated at everyone and everything. I don't care about anything anymore. I feel…
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Stage II A and recurrence
Hi Everyone, I would like to hear from others out there who were diagnosed at stage IIa, invasive ductal carcinoma and extensive DCIS. Would like to know what treatments / surgery types you have had and if and when you had recurrence. I am currently undergoing chemotherapy and will have a double mastectomy after (really…
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back to surgeon tomorrow am
First a mammo , then the Dr office..(same building) I asked for the Pink bus awhile back-but in case anyone still wants to join....get ready to jump on. Denise
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PINK bus request
PINK Bus...request.. A bit early but while I am thinking of it...JUNE 6th...I am going back to my surgeon (mammo just prior same building) Anyone want to ride along? NO TIME FOR llunch I must be back for half day of work...but snacks are good for 10:L00AM Denise
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PINK bus-trip was great today
Arrived for Mammo (same floor at Cancer Ctr) then to surgeon-ALL GOOD...go back in 6 mths. (Nov breast surgery on same side as cancer-ONLY scar tissue as I have posted before) Dr suggested and gave me referal to plastic surgeon since my breast turns down. NOT sure how I feel about that! HE said I could do fat removal from…
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Planned CSN outage
CSN will be down for a couple of hours this morning beginning at 3:00 AM Eastern Time for planned maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience. Best to all, greta aka Your CSN staff