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Off to Pre Op testing and Anesthes. meet, but with a wrinkle ughh
Well my process starts today. Pre Op testing, meeting the Anesthesiologist, then the way the plan is supposed to progress is, dye injection Sunday, followed by my lumpectomy surgery Monday. But... as life has it... I have a feeling they are gonna postpone. My husband had a bronchial/cold kinda thing last week, and I have…
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Bone scan
All the talk on mets decided to tell Oncol today about sore area on top rib cage under left breast. Had this for some time. So ladies it is this Monday bone scan here I come. Two and a half years after diagnosis. Bilateral. Wish me luck, I don't think I can go through this again.
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Tamoxifen and Wellbutrin
Hi I am new to this site and have been having problems getting some straight answers from "all" of my doctors on this issue. It has to do with taking Tamoxifen and Wellbutrin at the same time. I have been on both for one year and all my doctors had listed in their records that I was taking both but no warnings. Now the…
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Any Pink Sisters Going Shopping On Black Friday?
I know this one isn't! lol I'll probably be resting all day Friday, recovering from Thanksgiving! Sue :)
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Lymphodema after radiation
Had last radiation November 12th. I had lumpectomy and removal of sentinel node in June 2012. Left breast and armpit got 33 treatments of radiation. My left hand started swelling at the last week of radiation. I have been patient so far, bought the glove and sleeve for lymphodema last week and it is still swollen. Any new…
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Today is ladybug22's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Sending BIG wishes your way for a fantastic day! Hope you have a great Birthday and a happy, healthy year! -Jenny
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Happy News! I'm back on the ice!
I went and tried curling again tonight (that crazy sport of throwing stones down the ice while your teammates sweep madly). I was able to comfortably throw a few stones and sweep some other stones - no pain! This means I'll be able to join my team in a major tourney in Cleveland in 10 days! I'm not fully healed - still get…
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Just took my first Tamoxifen pill
1 down...1,494 to go.
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Medical Marijuana
Is anyone useing it for nausea? I started it about two weeks ago and I find it makes it even worse. I am also not liking the dizziness it creates. It is very expensive and not sure if it is worth it.
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False Info on Newsline 9 WAOW about Mammorgrams
I am not going to take it and didn't. Tonight our local news had a bit on the news about a study that came out that mammograms don't have enough radiation to cause cancer. The news bit was put out by the national ABC News (Tim or Tom Johnson...I have seen him before reporting Medical News). HOWEVER, Mr. Johnson CLEARLY…
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Progress and a question on side effects
O.K. So I was so excited over being able to taste I failed to remember to mention something that is important to me. I first knew something was wrong with my body when the cancer expressed itself through my nipple. Being the ignorant male that I am, I let it go until the nipple started bleeding and wouldn't stop. It was at…
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frist round
Had frist Chemo treatment on Nov. 14th. Just would like to talk to people who know what it's like.
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OT - What does your State require to renew DL?
Just wondeering what other States are requiring to renew your Driver's License - not what's required to get the first one in that State but to RENEW. Here in SD, to RENEW everytime it requires your current DL. Social Security Card, Birth Certificate and 2 pieces of mail from a utility company or government agency for…
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breast cancer metastasized to my bones
Would like to find a friend to talk to. Made it 4 years past my stage one breast cancer diagnosis. Thought I was a survivor and starting having terrible pain in my shoulder and right arm, hips and back. Diagnosis and biopsy done and there it was. My doctor said I have incurable cancer. All they can do is treat the…
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Hi, I'm new
Just started now, I had breast cancer on my right side, had a simple mastectomy, undergoing chemo, then I will do radiation, then Tamoxifen.
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OT - Wish me luck
I am gong to have a cataract removed from my left eye on Monday morning. I know that compared to the cancer battle it will be a piece of cake. Everyone I have talked to says there is nothing to it but I am still a little nervous. The dr. says that I may not need to wear glasses afterwards. That would be nice but I have…
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Problems with insurance authorizing a PET scan for breast cancer
I've never had a PET scan, have had surgery for removal of breast cancer, high grade, stage 3,with lymph node involvement. Anthem Blue Cross has denied me a PET 3 times and has denied a bone scan. Any other breast cancer patients having problems getting the PET? I don't know why they continually deny my PET. Any advise on…
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About sleeping pills
I took sleeping every night. Is it bad for you? Could able to fall sleep
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Extreme swelling 8 weeks post surgical
Over the past 5 or 6 days both breasts have become swollen and painful. I had a double mastectomy in September with the placement of expanders. Because I am not compltely healed yet I still haven't had any fills. I am now in as much pain as I was 2 weeks after. Can anyone offer some words of advice? Thanks
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◄ What Is Your Pet Peeve Or What Drives You Nuts? ►
I know we all have them, and, I thought it would be interesting to read what is your pet peeve or what really drives you nuts. So, would you like to share? I'll tell if you will! lol Thanks!
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Today is jackiejhm's Birthday!
Hope you have a beautiful day - filled with lots of fun and surprises! ...and many more! much love, Jenny
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B3 Grade... Need some advise
Hello, I normally post on Uterine Cancer board, however would value some advise from all on Breast Cancer Board. Summary of where I am to date.. Diagnosed in July 2010 with Stage 111C UPSC cancer. Surgery TAH BSO and pelvic node clearance, followed with 8 cycles of Taxol and Carbo and brachytherapy. Right breast developed…
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OT -- Daughter is back in the USA
Safe and sound. She flew in last night from Israel. PHEW! I've been scared and anxious with all the upheaval in that part of the world. Now, the wait begins from other daughter and her husband to fly in on December 15th. Thanksgiving with family tomorrow. Finished my deserts for the affair. Then ... I start the worrying…
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May I reserve the Pink Bus
Please??? For Monday, Nov 26. This is for a ct scan of my chest. Those pesky nodules are still an issue. I was SUPPOSED to check in with the thoracic surgeon an hour after this scan. BUT ... he canceled. That appointment is rescheduled for Friday, Nov 30. My stomach is in knots. It just seems that with every new scan or…
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Any take any anti anxiety drugs to help get thru some of this?
I am just a mess. I have lived thru all kinds of challenges in my 62 years, I have lived thru hurricanes, being alone in Boston, during 9/11 on a business trip, breaking down in a rental car on a deserted road in a rain storm in the middle of the night in a strange city, really intense 6 hour route canals... and other life…
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New to the boards, I have a question about implants.
Hi everyone. I had a mastectomy on the right side in August and currently have expanders. I had my last fill in on Friday and will have my implant surgery after the holidays. My plastic surgeon is suggesting saline and I am thinking about silicone. What is the difference in how they feel? Any input will be appreciated.…
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reconstruction pain
I had a double mastectomy with expanders on 10/28/11. Expansions were stopped during my rads from Jan 2012-March 2012. After some setbacks with a brain met I finally had the implants put in on 8/30/12. Over the last few months i have been having discomfort around my ribs just under the implants, and in the muscles around…
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In the Poorest of Taste!
You do need to see the photo of these people in their pink blazers. To say nothing about the person who died from metastatic breast cancer, the color isn't "Pink". It's gone wild on other boards, what do you think? I gave my opinion especially in the subject matter. Doris…
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Update on the eggplant - having some fun...
I went back to my breast surgeon today for what I had hoped would be the last time (nope, she wants me back in a month, but all looks good.) I brought with me a sign I made for Exam Room 1 (where she always sees me.) It is a picture of a large eggplant, with Exam Room 1 written above. I put the sign up before I went into…
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PINK BUS please.............for 3rd time recently
NOV 28th..next wed I am going in for partial mastectomy. (4 yrs ago lumpectomy-they said really the same thing different name) NOT sure of the time of surgery so I"LL just book the BUS early Wednesday..I GOT a note to take total of 3 days off work-then have 2 days with the weekend. Denise