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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
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Hairy Side Effects Anyone?
Hi there. Just finished 12 weeks of Erbitux as part of a clinical trial along with 4 rounds of Ixempra for Triple Negative Breast cancer. Decadron, Benadryl and Pepcid were used as pre-meds for each treatment. The Erbitux caused what is called acnerash and I would periodically (~3 weeks apart) take a 7-day steroid pack to…
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I am becoming a werewolf
After chemo was over I became very excited when my hair started to grow back. Unfortunately, it is growing back in places I never had hair before like my chin, mustache area, jawline, and neck. After surgeries, chemo, radiation etc you would think I would be stronger then this, but I am freaking out with this hair. Has…
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Trivial matter update
Warriors, It seems so trivial to post this , but I am anyway. There are so many brave ones out there battling for each day. I am so grateful to be in a position in my treatment to win my battle, I just wish I could transfer my chances at success to others who are needing it. My triviality is that I just wanted to share…
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** Hobbies? Pastimes? What do you do when you aren't here? **
Yes I am being snoopy, so tell me...what do you do when you aren't here? Enquiring minds want to know LOL
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HELPFUL WEB SITES
Thanks to everyone for all the useful web-sites that supply gifts & support to cancer patients. Let's share some of the ones that we have found. I can't take credit, for the following sites, however, I did find them here. If you find a new one, make sure you add it to the list. Thanks to everyone. Hugs! www.chemoangels.net…
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Gonna start my chemo after thanksgiving
I haven't been back here for a long time but I am happy to tell you I had my surgery a month ago, lumpectomy with sentinel bx and axillary diss. Lymph nodes and margins all came back clear with the final path. Stage 1 Grade A. My tumor size was 1.9 cm, borderline from being a stage 2 siince stage 2 is ttumor size of 2cm.…
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Welcome to Hogwarts~ A Primer for the New Ones not finding much emotional support at work and with "
So many new ones have joined our family of Kindred Spirits lately~we sigh that you have had to find us, but of course welcome you with open ♥ You may have noticed, or even posted about the fact that many of our friends, family members, co-workers and neighbors just don't "get it" and make what seem to be ( and sometimes…
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New to Forums- Looking for Info
Hi All- I am currently undergoing TAC Checmo for Stage 2B breast cancer. I have had my first treatment (one week ago), and am just wanting to talk to people who are/have gone thru this to ensure that my symptoms are normal....not freakish. I'd also like to understand more the "Cycle" of chemo...so if anyone has any…
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Newbie
Hey ladies new to this site 34 year old diagnosed with DCIS and IDC had right side mastectomy on Nov, 7 th recovery was pretty quick and not as bad as I thought it would be:) Went for follow up with surgeon last week found out my cancer was Er+ Pr- all six nodes were clear except for one node that had one cell. Fish test…
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One of the less than 1%
Hi, my name is Charlie and I am one of the less than 1% of those which have breast cancer that is male. Being a male, I of course can't tell you all the particulars except it expressed itself through my right nipple and started bleeding. That was why I went to the doctor. After all the tests and 3 biopsies and a port…
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OT: to disneyfan2008 (or any one who likes disney stuff)
Just wanted to share something you would probably get a kick out of. I live in Orlando, but am from NYC originally. A few years ago i ran into an old school acquaintance from about 50 years ago on facebook who also moved to Orlando. Her reasons kinda are in line with yours and is about the most obsessed Disney fan i have…