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OT - Crazy Horse Memorial Volks March - June 1 & 2
Will anyone be doing the Crazy Horse Memorial Volks March (Black Hills, SD) this week end? My/Our plans were to do it on Sat. morn and then fish and spend the night at Deadwood but weather seems that it makes more sense to go and maybe fish tomorrow afternoon and spend the night in Deadwood and do the Volks March on Sunday…
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First Chemo Treatment Done
Well I have one treatment down and 3 more to go... I had an allergic reaction to the Taxotere... worst back pain I had ever felt... And that was with Benedryl, Decadron, and zantac on board... They changed Taxotere to Abraxane and I sailed through without any more problems... Next treatment 6/19. Now I set and wait for my…
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xeloda
I am in my third fight against my breast cancer since 1999. This time it is mets and I have a cancer nodule in my lung. I have taken Xeloda every other week for two months. I look for information regarding how well this drug works and I only find information from 2010 and before. Does anyone take this medicine anymore? Is…
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Soy Lecithin
I am having Tamoxofin daily after right breast masectomy. i was told that Soy and Soy Supplements should be avoided as they encourage growth of estrogen. i am an avid chocolate lover but find that ALL Chocolates have Soy Lecithin in them...what do I do? does anyone knw of any brand of chocolate without this? thanks...have…
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I have swelling in the hand!!
I have swelling in the hand where i had nodes removed on that side it's the first time since i had surgery in 2010, my hand is only swoll on one side of the hand, not the whole hand and only the two middle fingers,I've been wearing my hand compression I've started my excersise put it's not helping. any suggestions from…
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Needing the pink bus for Monday:)
Well I am having the VATS on my left lung with some node removal on Monday....He said he wasnt sure how many nodes, he would decide once he's in there...I will have to stay at least one night and he said it could be up to three, I hate staying in the hospital. Really need the pink bus:) Thanks to you all!!!! Patti
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Recent diagnosis of DCIS Grade 3 with microinvasion -
I have been recently diagnosed with DCIS with 1mm microinvasion - Grade 3. I am undergoing a double mastectomy with immediate reconstruction on Tuesday of next week. I am curious to hear from others with same diagnosis - on how things went for them. I will be having a sentinel lymphnode resection during surgery.
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LittleBee? Wasn't today your last chemo? PARTY TIME????
On your post, you said that today would be your last chemo. Did you get that last one? How are you doing? We are ready to celebrate with you! Hugs, Angie
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Skin breakdown 7 months after internal radiation to breast following lumpectomy
7 Months following a lumpectomy and a 5 day course of internal radiation I have developed a severe radiation reaction to the breast. After 1 week of swelling, burning, itching and pain an open blister developed, leaking clear fluid. Has anyone ever had post-radiation blisters months after the procedure? Thanks for helping!…
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Reconstruction after lumpectomy
Dear Pinks: I have a question for you - my step-daughter had a lumpctomy 1 year ago (Stage I DC), she also had radiation. Her breast is now "shrinking" and she says she is looking lopsided. She made an appointment with a plastic surgeon for early May to discuss reconstruction. I myself am a BC survivor, StageIIB IDC, my…
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VITAMIN D
Story at-a-glance From Dr Mercola's website * An optimal vitamin D level is critically important in minimizing your cancer risk; a study of menopausal women showed that maintaining vitamin D serum levels of 40ng/ml cut overall cancer risk by 77 percent * GrassrootsHealth founder Carole Baggerly believes 90 percent of…
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I need info about Cysts on the Liver information
I am 21/2 years cancer free with great blood work and the Ovarian ultrasound was good. I usually have cysts but not this time...although they saw them on my liver. My liver enzymes are great...my WBC's are at the very low normal range. Why the heck am I so scared??? I am taking milk thistle and detox tes. ALso Dortor OZ's…
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worried
I am 45 years old and have been getting yearly mammograms since I was about 25 years old due to family history. I have never had an abnormal mammogram until Nov. 2012. They called me back to get a bilateral diagnostic mammogram done. They said that I have microcalcifications and very dense breasts. No one told me about my…
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Done with Surgery
Was out of there by 11:30 am, off to lunch, drugstore. Kids/grandkids came over, took dog for a walk. Had virtually no pain. The radioactive shot thing, which I was anticipating to hurt like hell, didn't. I can't tell you how many caretakers I had in the hospital. Every one of them was a gem. I found out later that the…
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CAMUL aka Carol - Please Give Us An Update!
Carol, How about an update? Are you still in the hospital. Thinking of you. Doris
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5 years survivorship, 1 year mBC, new Scan results- lets celebrate together
Hello my dear old and new friends, Sorry, I have not been posting lately due to high fatigue and side effects from experimental drug. This week marks my 5 years Survivorship from stage IIIC and 1 year mBC. It has been a wild ride with incredible swings up and down, being in Marianas Trench, and climbing back. I would like…
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Hanging in there. WBC 1.7
Well, neutropenia again but, at least WBC is >0.5...Lol. Also have thrush again. I have had minimal fever today-yay. Although I don't really like the way it zonks me, I took marinol yesterday and today because it really helps my appetite. I was able to really force fluids after taking it yesterday and I think that is why…
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^( '-' )^ Do You Have A Favorite TV Show Now Or When You Were A Kid?^( '-' )^
I know that I have my favorite TV shows now and when I was growing up. And, I know you all do too. So, let's share our favorites! Susie
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Happy Birthday - Aisling8's -- Victoria
Birthday wishes for a wonderful, fun filled day. Enjoy and Celebrate life. Vicki Sam
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Chemo related hot flashes
I've been on chemo for about 6 months now after a lumpectomy. Things have gone fairly well except for the hot flashes. I'd been having some hot flashes before I started chemo, but once I was on chemo I was having 20+ hot flashes a day! My gynocologist put me on 75 mg effexor daily and that has helped some, especially…
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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