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Just an update
Hi everyone, Sorry I have been MIA for a while...nothing dramatic going on, just life. We did change chemo to eribulin. I've had two injections, so far fatigue is the worst. I sleep an extra 5-6 hours on the days following the injections. I was surprised to find that it is just a small vial of medicine, not a bag and hours…
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people are not so nice
Hi, I am up in the middle of the night.... my sleep had gotten so much better, but now I find myself slipping back into my old bad habits of not sleeping through the nite and getting up at 4 am. I am almost 5 mos out of treatment, and was making good progress. People from my past seem to be haunting me alittle. It is when…
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RIP - Chrissy Amphlett
For your information, it is with sadness that Chrissy has passed on. Former Divinyls singer Chrissy Amphlett has died in New York after a long battle with breast cancer. Amphlett, 53, lived in New York with her husband, former Divinyls drummer Charley Drayton. Hers was a life of passion and creativity; she always lived it…
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Faslodex Side effects
Hi! I am new to this site. I was 33 when I was first diagnoised with breast cancer. I was Stage 2 with one lymph gland involved. I had a 8 and 4 year old. So definitely wanted to be around to raise my kids. I had a mastectomy and 12 rounds of CMF. I was good for 23 years. Than 3 years ago I had a relapse. So now am Stage 4…
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Our Country Is Amazing!
It is amazing how quickly the 2 suspects were taken care of. One killed, the other in the hospital in serious condition. What great men and women that brought this massacre to an end. I am so grateful to live in this Country, to be guarded and protected by these brave men and women. God Bless America!
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BREAST LEAKAGE
WHEN I STARTED HAVING LEAKAGE OUT OF MY RIGHT BREAST OVER 2 YEARS AGO, I DID WHAT YOU SHOULD DO, AND WENT TO THE DR RIGHT AWAY. THEY TOOK A SAMPLE AND SENT IT TO PATHOLOGY,THEY SENT ME FOR A MAMMOGRAM AND SONOGRAM, THEN SENT ME TO A SURGEON. HE TOLD ME AFTER SPENDING LESS THAN 5 MINUTES WITH ME THAT UNLESS I SEE BLOOD, HE…
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Dexamethasone Eases End-Of-Life Cancer-Related Fatigue
Interesting article: http://www.practiceupdate.com/Explore/News/?id=2250 about adding oral dexamethasone 4 mg twice daily to improve quality of life at the end.
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Anybody Still Getting Pains 15 months post-lumpectomy??
For those who do not know, here's my story: Lumpectomy-Dec. '09, Re-excision-Dec. '09 TAC Chemo-Jan. '10-May'10 RADS - June '10-Sept. '10 Slight lymphedema-breast/trunk/axilla Still have swelling--some days more than others. Big lump of scar tissue/seroma. Still have shooting pains (kind of like a bar-b-que skewer going…
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Scrap the old and start the new....
Ok, all my final biopsy reports are back. My oncologist ordered the Caris Next Generation Sequencing report--very cool. It tells you exactly what drugs should be effective and what drugs should not. It also identified two mutations PIK3CA and P53. I am getting a port, hopefully next week. Then starting on Pertuzumab,…
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OT Bunny Man OK
Katherine has had a house rabbit since 2002. She didn't really want a rabbit, but her boyfriend at the time (stupidly) bought 2 males and they nearly fought to death. She took Bunny Man, stitches and all, nursed him along and he has been one of the sweetest critters that you ever saw. He hops freely around her apartment,…
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When do the side effects outweigh the benefits of taking Tamoxifen?
Hi all, I'm brand new here, though I was diagnosed with breast cancer in April 2009. I had a lumpectomy with sentinel node removal (clear) followed by chemo and radiation. I have been on tamoxifen for about a 1 1/2 years and it has caused me quite some trouble. My triglycerides and cholesterol (already on the high side)…
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I Feel Good, But...
Hi, everyone! I have only posted once here before. I have BC with mets to the pelvic/spine. I had radiation and it has really relieved a lot of pain in my back. I still feel stiffness, but not sure what to do about that (or if I can). It would be nice to feel even better. Asking for too much, maybe? LOL I am also having a…
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Latest news on Tamoxifen....
"For those who took tamoxifen for ten years the risk of death from breast cancer 10 to 15 years after diagnosis was 6.4% compared to 9.0% for those who only took it for 5 years. It is vital that women with ER-positive breast cancer and their doctors know about this finding as tamoxifen is currently only used for five…
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Explosion near the Boston Marathon Finish Line - FBI released pics of the 2 suspects today 4-18-2013
CSB just came on with this news. They said there were 2 explosions and many hurt. They haven't reported any dead yet. What is going on with this world? They said at least one child was hurt, but, they didn't know how bad. Praying for all them! Rose
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Up and down day -- Update
It has been 3 years today since I heard the words "you have cancer". I am happy that I have been dancing with NED since I finished treatment. I was doing fine today until I got a phone call from a close friend. He told me that they suspect he may have prostrate cancer. He is going for a biopsy on the 9th and asked if I…
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~~ A Funny HA HA Picture ~~
I just had to post this! It was too funny! Poor kitties!
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Update - Do I dare ask?
So, went to my oncologist for my 6 month visit and was told I am woefully anemic...again. He said that he is virtually certain that I am bleeding internally and is sending me for an endoscopy and colonoscopy this Friday. I know if there is anything it will likely be a polyp or an ulcer both of which are very treatable. Of…
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Herceptin (Trastuzumab) for Breast Cancer Linked to CNS Metastases
During the past decade it has been frequently observed that patients with breast cancer treated with a taxane-containing chemotherapy regimen, either in the adjuvant setting or in the metastatic setting, presenting central nervous system (CNS) involvement as the only evidence of disease progression. More studies were…
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Off topic....but you guys have such strong powers....
My beau of 22 years is not doing well. He was dx'ed in 1980 with heart problems that, over the years, have come and gone...always knew a day was coming when there would be a big event.... While we were on the cruise the end of February, he slowed down, barely making the tour of Jerusalem. He was short of breath, and his…
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told me two years to live
I haven't been in for a while trying to sort things out. I had posted about having about four surgery's after August 2012 till November the fifth 2013. After taking the drains out at the end of Nov. I was drained about every week until I started my radiation treatments. I had my mastectomy the fifth of Nov. 2012 then…
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Lighting candles tonight
I will be lightiing candles tonight and hope others do also. The first one will be for those who were directly harmed by the terrorist attack in Boston yesterday. Those who were physically injured, their families and loved ones and those who will forever be scared emotionly/mentally by the trama that they lived through…
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A little good news for today
I had my annual mammogram this morning, my 5th mammogram since completing treatment 3 1/2 years ago: "All clear, see you next year!" So now I'm sitting here with my celebratory iced blended mocha the size of my head, and finally breathing for the first time today this week. Traci
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Wow.........I can breathe again!
I've never had asthma so I didn't know what it was like not being able to breathe normally. I now feel so sorry for anyone with asthma. At least I was able to get my breath back. I had my thoracentecis yesterday and it was much more involved than what I had expected. After researching on the "net" I thought I would go to…
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squamous cell breast cancer
anyone know anyone who has had and survived this cancer. My friend just starting radiation after sternum was removed and reconstructed and mastectomy during the same surgery. Looking for anyone who knows someone that she can talk with. This is so rare her Dr's have never seen it.
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A Prayer For Boston
Lord, I pray for those affected by the explosions in Boston. Please wrap your arms around these families, and, give them strength as they work through this tragedy. Amen p.s. I will also be lighting a candle for Boston.
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Oncology appointment tomorrow
I have a feeling that this is about herceptin (since Muga just came back normal). My appointment is at 1:30. I'll keep you all posted!
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Other Physicians Than Oncologists
I was wondering what others' doctor's lists are like, as far as who they regularly see for general health. I have been to my ENT doctor for my annual thyroid check (either sonagram or needle aspiration biopsy) and my GP (because they supply my bp pills as well as thyroid meds.) I have not yet returned to the OB-GYN people…
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a bit off topic-just different cancer
I heard a friend of mine (dont' see often) from Kindergarten has had diff kind of cancer for some time-yesterday it effected her heart and she is now on life support. PLEASE send good thoughts her way... Denise
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Drug Interactions
http://www.drugs.com/drug-interactions/tamoxifen-index.html?filter=2&generic_only= I was prescribed Cymbalta by my endocrinologist today. He tried to cover up that this is for depression by saying it is for peripheral neuropathy. He already said that I looked depressed and wanted to help. However, he did warn that this…
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Question for you Ladies
There is a woman at my work who was recently diagnosed with BC. I do not know her, as I work in a very large federal office building. I know she was recently diagnosed because an all hands e-mail was sent asking for personal leave to be donated to her while she goes through her treatment. I feel like I should go up and…