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Medicare finally fixed!!
It has been quite the ordeal. It took a month and finally got somewhere thanks to Deb my case worker through the SHIP Program which is Medicares department of aging that works with claims and other issues that people are having trouble with. She had a contact within SSA Regional office in Denver a Supervisor Kathy, who did…
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newly diagnosed breast cancer
my question is this i had no insurance on 3/19, i went to my primary because i was having massive hot flashes and wasnt feeling myself. i went in and she did a breast exam and said that she felt what she thought was a fybroid. so she scheduled me for a mammogram. my mammogram appoint was set for 3/29, before this appoint i…
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social work intervention
Hi, I am 1yr post treatment for breast cancer (Secretory Carcinoma) a rare slow growing ca accounting for less than 1% of all bc. I was treated with a double mastectomy/anastrozole, and as of today doing well. Also 2yrs post treatment for stage3b anal ca, (surgery, chemo, rads). I am back in college after 35yrs out and in…
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Dental Problems 24 Months Post Chemo
I was diagnosed with Colloid Carcinoma breast cancer the first time in Nov 2001 at age of 44. Lumpectomy with radiation. Tamoxifen for 3 years and Femara for 2. It returned 2 fold nine years later in 2010. They told me although it returned in same breast...it was 2 completely different cancers. Mastectomy followed by 3…
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Seeking support for mastectomy without reconstruction
Hello :) I am 31 and was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer 6 months ago, grade 3, stage 1-3. I have the BRCA 1 gene mutation and have decided to have a double mastectomy on April 17th after completing 16 rounds of chemotherapy. I am looking for support and views of not having reconstruction surgery after my…
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Arm pain
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in March 2010. I had a lumpectomy, sentinil node biopsy, 4 lymph nodes removed, chemo and radiation. Since then, my hand shakes like someone with Parkinson's Disease. I have pain in my arm also. These last 2 weeks the pain has been really bad. My oncologist has said in the past that it…
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On to Surgery
So, done with A/C, done with Taxol. Lumpectomy scheduled for May 17. I had my mind set that I would have a BMX, since I already had HR/PR+ in the left girl in 2010. This was triple- in righty. I thought, nuts, might as well get both of them off, so this wouldn't happen again. My surgeon, however, had a different idea. He…
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~~ Read The Label First HA HA'S & A Good Ole HA HA Joke ~~
On the bottle top of a ( U.K. ) flavored milk drink: AFTER OPENING, KEEP UPRIGHT. On a New Zealand insect spray: THIS PRODUCT NOT TESTED ON ANIMALS. On a Sears hairdryer: DO NOT USE WHILE SLEEPING. On a child's Superman costume: WEARING OF THIS GARMENT DOES NOT ENABLE YOU TO FLY. ( that's right, destroy a universal…
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I have a Treatment Plan
I was told by oncologist that I will receive 6 treatments of Taxotere and Cytoxan Chemo each Tx will be 3 weeks apart so it will take 18 weeks to finish. The finish of my breast reconstruction after Chemo. I also was told I could go into a clinical trial where one group would take Chemo and anti-hormone drugs ... And one…
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God's Beauty
Some people in Petoskey Michigan have noticed one seagull that is just a little different than the rest.... It's pink! Comment with what you think could be causing this bird to blush. I say he's showing his Support For Our Fight!!!
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It's been an uphill battle
Diagnosed in 2008 Double Mastectomy with lymph node involvement Had Chemo Had Radiation Mets to lung in 2013 Had lung biopsy Accepted in Study On weekly chemo drugs for over one year now had sterotactic procedure Last CT scan showed tumor is now a shell and scar tissue that I am told that over time will resolve. There was…
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Update, Im gettin a port put in tomorrow !
Hello everyone ! I've been MIA for a few days and I apologize, so so much going on getting ready to start chemo. I went to my doctor on this past Thursday to talk about my chemo and meet with some other doctors just to chat about what is about to happen to me. Overwhelming I must say. They are combining chemo with…
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Oncologist Visit
Today at 4pm is the first time I will see the Oncologist... I can't help but be anxious about it. Even more so then seeing the surgeons. Not really sure why. Anyway I keep telling myself that... And if I can have the pink bus today so I can bring all the wonderful pink sisters with me, I won't feel so alone in his office.…
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Semi newbie saying hi
So I'm not a newbie to cancer. I was dx'd wih colon cancer 12/2005. I hadn't had a recurance and colonoscopies all clean. So about 3 weeks ago found a lump in my breast. yep, the beast rears it's ugly head again. Right now I'm stage 2. I'm going for a PET scan tomorrow. Guess they are trying to see if it is anywhere else…
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Round One Kicked My Butt, But I Am Gearing Up for Round Two
Still feeling fragile-lots of nausea, fatigue, mouth sores, weakness. Getting daily neupogen shots since that WBC nadir of 0.5. But I got the Sancuso patch today and thrush is going away. Determined to pick myself up for the next round (May 23rd). The oncall onc at the hospital thought nausea would improve as liver lesions…
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Evening Primrose Oil May Increase Estrogen
I was doing some research on EPO for someone. I came across a Livestrong article that indicates EPO MIGHT increase estrogen but it states "Although the role of evening primrose oil in treating hormone-related disorders suggests it might alter the levels of estrogen in your body, as of October 2011 no study or clinical…
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Novena Cancer Centre (Singapore)
Hi im new here. Just wondering anyone has tried Novena Cancer Centre in Singapore? I think it is a relatively new Cancer centre but if i'm not mistaken their treatment methods are a little unique. Anyone has been there before? Here's the link to their webpage http://www.novenaoncology.com/
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Helpful Websites That Offer Scarves, Wraps, Hats And More If You're Going Thru Chemo
I will try and post as many as I can now, and, add to it later. I know these sites helped a lot of the pinkies on here before, and, it might help some of you now that are going thru chemo. I think they all offer FREE stuff for you. If any of you know any other sites, please post them too. If you've gotten something from…
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PET scan results, Mets to lung
Well I got my PET scan results today, the two noduels on my left lung are cancer. I see yet another surgeon on the 9th, he will be performing a VATS procedure shortly there after to comfirm it's my IDC, yep they are saying I am now stage 4 BC. Then I will get my new treatment plan. Not what I wanted to hear today. I try to…
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Switched to the sancuso patch yesterday and woke this AM vomiting with a migraine.
Switched to the sancuso patch yesterday and woke this AM vomiting with a migraine. Not what I had hoped! Ended running over to the cancer center for another shot of neupogen, IV fluids and ativan. Back to taking zofran every 8 hrs. Feeling better tonight and hoping to get a handle on this!
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beyond scared and needing support please
Hi everyone- I have never posted anything like this on a board like this, but during my research you have all seemed to be so caring and comforting. My problem started about a year ago- I know that's a long time to go unchecked- but I didn't have the health insurance to do anything about it. I started to notice an abnormal…
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If you have triple negative questions....
If you have questions about triple negative breast cancer or genetic testing just message me and ask. I can help with questions regarding treatment, surgeries, general fears or concerns. Wether you have it, concerned you have it, or want to help someone else who does. Prayers and Positive thoughts for all!!!
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OT-Vacation
I'll be out of service next week-CRUISE to Bahamas...but I"LL be thinking of everyone. Disney Cruise of Course-2nights prior at DIsney Animal Kingdom Villa & followed by one night at Wilderness Lodge Villas..ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh 2 more sleeps...and off we go..just the two of us...28th anniversary and 5 yrs clear on BC... Denise
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I saw Texasgirl10 aka Dawne!!!!
Dawne and I finally got to meet up this evening! It was great to see her and she looks wonderful! I got to meet her adorable 3 month old granddaughter for the first time. She is precious and puts a smile on Dawnes face, of course her 7 yr old granddaughter does too.Nothing like the grandbabies to put a smile on your face!…
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Stuck in hospital
A trip to the ER on Wednesday night with fever of 101.7. My wbc was 0.5. I have been in lock down (reverse isolation) ever since. Have gotten neutrogen x 3, antibiotics, iv zofran, diflucan (thrush), valtrex (to ward off shingles - so far so good), etc. Also blood transfusion yesterday. Finally feeling better today and…
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My Pink Sisters, Can I get the pink bus for Monday Morning?
I have an appointment with my oncologist and I am alittle scared. This is a routine exam and I should not scared but I am. Thanks in Advance to all who ride the bus with me. Mommaellen
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♥‿♥ Happy Mother's Day - Any Plans? ♥‿♥
I am wishing all of you pink sisters a fabulous Mother's Day! Do you have any plans? Going out to eat, a bbq in the backyard, just resting the whole day? Susie
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Happy Mothers Day to all my pink sisters
I want to wish all the mothers a HAPPY MOTHERS DAY. I hope everyone has a wonderful day. Hugs Mommaellen
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Dates and feeling thankful
Today marks 3 years since my breast surgery and I am donig very very well. I was stage 1b, Grade 2, ER/PR+, HER2 negative. Did lumpectomy, hysterectomy, chemotherapy, radiation and currently on Tamoxifen. These next few months have many dates that are amazingly now 3 years ago. Took me 2 years to stop worrying practically…
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Bone scan report I'm worried
Nonspecific increased activity is seen in the right aspect of the manubrium near the sternoclavicular joint. Whether degenerative or neoplastic is uncertain. Asymmetric soft tissue activity is identified in the breast tissue more on the right than left. Correlation to surgical history is recommended. Low grade uptake is…