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Help, Im confused about something
I have read many here that have talked about nodes. I have cancerous nodes under my arm, what does that mean. Help ? Please talk to me in pink sisters language so I can understand, I understand very little. Thank you soo soo much .
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Newly diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer
I just found out that I have triple negative breast cancer. They are saying it's stage 1A and it's not in the lymph nodes. I am 44 years old. I've opted for a double mastectomy with reconstruction. I have to do chemo. Has anyone had a similar situation? I'd love to hear about it. I'm scared of the recovery. I don't want to…
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Hair
I finished my chemo in July 2010 and my hair came back except in the crown. I have a bald spot and I don't know what to do. I could just cry. Its about the size of the palm of my hand. I have tried Nioxin and I take Biotin and Viviscal. Nothing seems to work and I'm thinking I may have to shave my head and just wear a wig.…
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Sister having surgery
My sister was dx last year(july) with Breast Cancer.Two different kinds in each breast.Rare.I thought she told me she was having reconstruction the same time but found out she didn't.(I'm not sure they do that the same time. I had a lumpectomy and not familar with masectomy. Anyway Monday she's have her reconstruction. She…
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I am past scared!!!
Hey all and thanks for reading what I am about to put. I am new to this board. I have had a lymph node under my left arm swelling up for the past 2 years. It will swell up and go down some (put you can still see puffiness under my arm). When it is swollen it's so sore and it seems so raw. I have to hold hot wash clothes to…
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feeling better, reconstructed
It has been 2 years, and things are finally settling into place. My iron levels were off but that is fixed and I am forward bound. It is nice to have this healthy life that I have worked so hard on. Every day, I am exercising. I have quit smoking and drinking, so feel like I have a new identity, but I do not really know…
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I wish my daughter was nicer to me
My daughter---who is 29---informed me yesterday that she never cried, shed a tear, nothing!!! after my diagnosis, all of my tests, and ongoing scans.... double mastectomy, treatment, etc. Not until 3 years into this, and she was talking to her boyfriend did she really show any emotion. I don't know.....this was information…
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Anyone ever feel like this ?
Hello all ! I just spent a couple days with my 3 children and my grandaughter. loved every minute of it, saw a parade, had a cookout and a fire in the yard. Back home now.... I was wondering, has anyone every felt weak and achy going into their 3rd week after chemo? I am due for my second treatment a week from this…
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✿◕‿◕✿ Who is Going To Watch Dancing With The Stars With Me? ✿◕‿◕✿
Can you believe it starts Monday? I can't wait! Are you excited? Have you seen the new lineup of dancers? What do you think of them? Do you have a favorite already? Looking forward to the season and to all of your comments! ♥Love, Susie ♥
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Breast Cancer-Taking Chemo
Good afternoon, i am taking taxol can you put any nail polish on your toenails? Bare toenails do not look good in sandals. Lol. Thanks, carol
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Wishing The Pinkies A Wonderful Memorial Day Weekend!
Have a wonderful holiday! Sue :)
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Please take a moment this Memorial Day to remember
Please take a moment today in all of your festivaties to remember what the day is about. It is to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice - their life - so that we can enjoy our lives. Memorial Day is not about 'Veterans' - we have our 'Veterans Day' in Nov - it is for those who can never be 'Veterans'. I have…
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OT : I am Camping this long weekend-ANYONE else?
First camping trip of the season...taking grandsons with us... Denise
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Good news today!
I was blessed to hear "it's all clear" after todays mammo!! Thank you all for the company! I will be getting an injection in my knee later in the week or next week. They needed my insurance companies approval and it was after 5 and they could not get it today. Dawne and I did not get to meet :o ( She has had a rough couple…
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Done with chemo/Now in hospital
Had ct scan this am. No fluid in chest. Pain is actually from 2 emboli (blood clots). So I came home, and got a phone call about an hour after from the on call oncologist. I never met this one and I think he thought I was trying to get out of coming in when I asked how long I had to be here. He explained it was life…
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Another newbie saying hi and questions on radiation boosters
I guess I should introduce myself. I am a newbie and had a lumpectomy and am finishing the regular radiation treatments this week and will then start the boosters. I am burnt, but, not bad. By that I mean no peeling or blisters or anything, just red and very tender. My radiation oncologist said the boosters are a different…
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Update Round Two
I was doing great today. They gave me emend and aloxi to ward off problems. I was doing so great I ate a chicken sandwich (I've been living on Ensure) and some kind of strange lime slushy. Last ten minutes of therapy, Danny claims I turned blue grey and begin barfing. I must have the wimpiest stomach on record!!! They gave…
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Chemo Tx starts next week
I start Taxotere/Cytosan Next week 5-29-13... He changed my doese from 6 to 4.... Yeah!... that means I'll finish sooner. I well also recieve Neulasta and Decodron just before and after treatments.... I'll prob be asking questions as treatment progresses... God Bless! Kathy
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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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Are Your Legs Tired? Aching Perhaps? Mine Are..lol I Did My 2nd Relay For Life!
Yep I did! For those of you that don't remember, I did my first Relay For Life in 2010. I was scared to do it, as, I was afraid it would drag up a bunch of bad memories and I thought, for some reason, that it might be depressing. Go figure! It was the most enlightening experience I've ever had! Well, not ever had, but, it…
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Location
I was wondering if it is ok if I ask where ya'all are from on the discussion board? I think it would be nice to know what state we are all coming from.......Thank you in advance Lisa/NY/Catskill Mountains
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Crazy Horse Volks Marche
Anyone else doing the Crazy Horse Memorial (Custer, SD) Volks March on June 1 & 2?
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Help - Anyone know anything about sewing lycra?
I need a swimsuit! Can not find a suitable one that fits. Basically at my age, what I want is a takini but all I've found are all too big. So today I was in the fabric store and patterns were on sale for $0.99 so the thought hit me make one (40+ years ago I made a lot of bikinis for me) so the thought hit me - make one! I…
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sentinal node questions
I get the whole purpose and basic procedure for the sentinal node sampling. My question has to do with the injection itself. My sister told me (2 years ago after her injection) that it was the most painful experience she has ever had---worse than childbirth with no epidural! Was her experience unique? I am scared to death.…
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2nd Week after 1st chemo !
Good Morning Everyone ! I first want to apologize for not being here with all you beautiful strong people for almost a week now. ((((hugs))), I am into my 2nd week after my 1st chemo and its has NOT been a picnic. I mean it hasn't been real bad but its like I never know from one minute to the next what I am going to feel…
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My surgery update
Hi everyone! I should write an update of my surgery. It went well, I had mastectomy with reconstruction with expander. Sentinel lymph node looked ok, so they didn't take out the other nodes. But of course I have to wait for my histologic report. I'll have an appointment with both surgeons tomorrow, but I believe the report…
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lymph nodes
I was just diagnosed with invasive ductal in my left breast August 1. Right breast still unknown. Is it possible to know before surgery if the lymph nodes are or are not affected? My doctor says not until the surgery. If it is possible, what is the procedure called? I read a posting about not removing the lymph nodes…
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secound time around
found out last week after going thru 2 mammograms and surgery that my bc is back. same kind same breast...dr dropped the bomb that this time i need a mastsectomy sense i had radation before i can't have it again and sense it was the same kind she said it must of spread from the frist one same kind just different spot .…
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Organic Healthy Foods
Non GMO Food Companies With Printable List Of Brands. This is a link to the down load and print... http://www.undergroundhealth.com/non-gmo-food-companies-with-printable-list-of-brands/ Also on the page click on the link for The 10 most cancer causing foods God Bless!... Kathy
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Arimidex
Have any of you decided not to take arimidex when diagnosed with estrogen positive breast cancer and not had a reaccourance?