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50 Just Diagnosed Upstate NY looking for emotional support
2013-04-29 Hello ! My name is Lisa. March 22,2013 I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Left breast mass almost measuring 5 cm. I have been through all tests and procedures to determine treatment. My last test was a liver biopsy. Results came in on this past Thursday. Positive metastatic liver cancer. I am expecting a call…
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papilloma??
I am a 5yr survivor, had right mastectomy chemo and rads. Now other breast shows micro papillomas, which were biopsied but no CA. I was told these could develope into larger papillomas which must be removed and they ususally find CA cells outside the papilloma. Has anyone else had these? I am now thinking about getting a…
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need help to tell the doctor if finishing up rad treatments
I haven't taken my radiation treatments for over about seven days. I had to keep putting them off. I go back tomorrow to see if I will continue or not I have six left, my problem is. My skin is really burnt and very sore and seems more skin is coming off and it has broken open in places and very raw, and bleeding. It seems…
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Crazy Horse Volks Marche
ANyone else doing the Crazy Horse Memorial (SD) Volks Marche the first weekend in June? It is a 7K walk from the parlking lot to the arm of the carving. Winyan - The Power Within Susan
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word with friends
Anyone play words with friends on this site? I am addicted... Denise
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**Some Dumb Blonde HA HA's - No Offense If You're Blonde**
Question: If a blonde and a brunette fell off a building, who would hit the ground first? Answer: The brunette - the blonde would have to stop for directions! The assistant asked the blonde if she would like her pizza cut into six pieces or twelve. "Six please" she said, "I could never eat twelve!" A person went into the…
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The dexamethasone crash
I don't know about anyone else but this was my first round of Taxotere/Cytoxin and the dexamethasone kicked my ****. I already have ADD and take Ritalin. So the premed started Tuesday and I finally fell asleep at 2AM. Then comes chemo day and slept by 1:30, the day after was back to 2AM. I was stupid at work Friday and…
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Back Home From The Hospital!
Hi All, I've been in the hospital. I finally called my cancer nurse who told me to go to the ER immediately when things were no better late Tuesday afternoon. Miserable as I was, I went and they kept me. We always think the worse! In 2008 I had malignant celiac nodes (nodes near stomach). Since I was also having pain in…
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Can You Come With Me On The Pink Bus Monday Please?
It's that time again. EEK! Going in Monday for my mammo and ultrasound and praying that everything will be ok. I want NED to continue dancing with me! I am sure everything will be fine, as it has been so far, but, I would really love to have all of you come along with me. I need to hear you singing, laughing and keeping my…
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Sleeping after your mastectomy?
I know I will have to sleep on my back, which will be hard for me. I was wondering how others made themselves comfortable while recovering. I was told I would have possibly four drains and the Solace pain pump hanging from my chest area. I plan to sleep in my recliner at first.... Any input would be appreciated.... God…
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Texasgirl10 update and prayer request for West, TX
I am so sorry it has been way to long since I have been here to update, I apologize to all of you. Dawne continues to hang in there and fight. She has had a rough couple of weeks but I am praying things are settling down for her and she will feel better soon. She is staying strong and being her wonderful self! She has a…
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pain and misery
Hi all I'm new to this forum. I had a partial mastectomy on June 24th 2012. I finished radiation December 5th ,2012. I have a lot of pain and swelling still and redness. I was wondering if this is normal. can anyone give me info on this please. thanks
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Shingles on the top of everything - where is my break?
Hello everyone, it has been several weeks ... I have started an experimental drug BKM120 a week ago, the Study did pharmokinetics on me I spent 9 hours in Chemo clinic with 4 blood drawns 8 tubes each time. Today I was diagnosed with shingeles , I have to stop anti-cancer and start antiviral to treat shingles my back and…
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Port in; Chemo next Thursday
Yesterday was quite the day. NPO after midnight, then at the hospital for port placement. Arrived at 8AM. Then, my surgeon was called away to a true emergency (man with bowel rupture who lost most of his colon). Finally went to surgery at 3:30 PM. Long day!!! But worse for the surgeon, who was very, very sweet to add me on…
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Arimedex
Hello Everyone, My oncologist is switching me from Tamoxifen to Arimidex, wondering if anyone has any thoughts did not do too bad on the Tamoxoifen, terrible leg cramps though. Thanks Lori
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Paragard?
Anyone out there using Paragard? How do you like it? Is it effective? How uncomfortable is placement? How uncomfortable is life with it after placement? M
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Just diagnosed with breast cancer at age 31
I have just been diagnosed with breast cancer the day after my birthday,march 6. Happy Birthday to me:( I immediately started to look for research to try and find what stage i coukd be in. My MRI is scheduled for this friday,march 15 and i am so nervous! i have 4 tumors and my right lumph node under my armpit is sore and…
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Started Taxol
This past Tuesday, I started the first of 4 taxols. Was tired after, but couldn't sleep even with sleeping pills. But yesterday, I started to feel like I was hit by a Mac truck. It's hard to take a deep breath in. I'm trying the tylenol first, if that doesn't work, will do Ibprophen. Then on to Vicodin. Are these side…
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New here
Hi everyone! I was reading this phorum for a couple of days now and wanted to join you. I have to say that I am amazed by your positive attitude. I am 45 and I was diagnosed with BC a month ago. On Friday I will have mastectomy with sentinel node resection and reconstruction with expander. After histologic report I will…
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What Else Can I Take For Sleep???
Hi, everyone! So I have been having hot flashes and serious insomnia for a bit. I believe it's the Tamoxifen. I told the doctor about it and was prescribed Effixor. I took it last night, but felt really weird - dizzy and just off. I know that you have to get it into your system before it really works and I understand that.…
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Doesn't seem like you had cancer!
I posted on FB last week was my 5 yrs since diagnosis & surgery-friend called and said wow 5 yrs it doesn't seem like that long. Then saidI don't think of you having cancer. (YOU were so matter of fact, just went through radiation etc) I think since you had radiation-with others they have gone through so much more. I think…
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Need what?
I was on hormonal drug therapies. Even the worst time, I believe I could do it. When the ct scan in February showed increase in size and numbers in my left lung, it was chemo or go home allowing nature to take it's course. I choose chemo. The first cycle brought on fatigue and my numbers tank. I have 2 treatment in cycle 2…
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Another OT - April 2013 snowiest month
So far, April 2013 is the snowiest month on record for Rapid City, SD. Average snowfall in April is 7" but the Airport has had 43" and downtown 40" - not only the snowiest April but the snowiest month on record! We do desparitely NEED the moisture - but it's supposed to be Spring. We are still way below average - tonight…
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what gets us through our treatments...............
A hubby posted what can I do special while at Disney just prior to my wife starting chemo. Many suggestions of course and many comments like mine...."Mickey got me through my bad days with cancer, radiation etc..and so many others have commented HOW they felt the same... I Know each day I laid on the table for radiation I…
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Miaderm cream
I have limited funds so any ideas where I can buy this the cheapest? I am burnt till I am raw and bleeding I see the doctor tomorrow I was supose to go today, but it was changed till tomorrow.. I am going to ask him about using this cream Miaderm. I have been using another one its white and dries hard on my skin comes off…
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Doesn't seem like you had cancer!
I posted on FB last week was my 5 yrs since diagnosis & surgery-friend called and said wow 5 yrs it doesn't seem like that long. Then saidI don't think of you having cancer. (YOU were so matter of fact, just went through radiation etc) I think since you had radiation-with others they have gone through so much more. I think…
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Asking If You Can Come On The PINK BUS With Me Friday?
I doubt that it is anything serious, but, my onco scheduled a bone scan for me Friday. It is probably just that awful arthritis, but just incase it is not, I'd love to have you wonderful sisters ride along. We can still party like there is no tomorrow with good food, drinks and laughter. I can't wait to see what you will…
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Miaderm Radiation cream
I started radiation one week ago for breast cancer. I started using Miaderm radiation cream the first day of my treatment. What kind of results has anyone had using this cream or should I be using something different. I will be receiving a total of 35 radiation treatments.
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SCAM
Hi Everyone! Just thought I would warn you that I just got a message from CSN to clink on email link and get a personal message. The message turned out to be a scam. A young woman out of country, her dad killed and she looking for a way to move money and save her life. Her user name is joykoffi. Please be careful. This…
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Rxponder Trial Treatment
I have been reading the discussion board under BC and decided to join. I was diagnosed with BC on March 12th and I too was in shock to hear the "C" word. I was originally Stage 1 Grade 2 then after my first surgery, lumpectomy with 3 sentinel node removal I was then diagnosed as State 2 with a small amount of cancer in one…