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Post Lumpectomy
The morning I went to surgery I found this web site. Words cannot begin to let you all know how grateful I am for the support you have shown me in such little time. It is truly overwhelming. It has been 2 days since my double Lumpectomy and I feel great. I go back to work tomorrow, no restrictions. The "S" Nodes came back…
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Post-lumpectomy pain - is this normal?
It's been a week since two large hunks of tissue were removed from my breast, and I'm now starting to feel horrible pain within my breast. I saw the path report, and know that the pieces that were removed were both large (about 2+in. x 1.5 in. x.75 in. each) and separated by quite a distance (one at the chest wall, the…
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Arimidex
Hi I have to start taking arimidex after 9 more rads. I was wondering if any one can tell me about any side effects they have experienced while taking it. I know it is different for everybody, but I would much rather hear from people that are experiencing it than from Dr that has never taken it. Thanks Patricia
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Texasgirl10
Dawne is doing pretty good. She still has a hard time with the chemo and gets pretty sick for a few days after. She is really tired all the time too. That as we know is a very hard SE to deal with.Dawne is a fighter and is fiesty! She appreciates all your prayers, care and concern. I pass it along to her. We all know how…
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Checking up on my ladies (and gentlemen)...
Hello my wonderful ladies and gentlemen -- I don't post often but I try to visit as much as possible to check up on you and make sure you're doing well. Prayers are always there. I see my Onco tomorrow (no bus needed). My recent mammo was normal (thank you God), and markers are OK. Not sure what tomorrow will bring but I…
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had double mastectomy 25 days ago and on arimidex, now what?
Hi im new and still overwhelmed. From finding lump to mastectomy as only been less than a month, still have not wrapped head around finding lump much less anything else, plus i've been blessed to have kept my drain in my cancerous breast to date, keeps draining, this is becoming wearisome. Im not here to whine but i need…
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JP drain back in
hey stong ladies, went back to surgeon, he put that JP right back in for another week, oh the toys they give you to play with!! I'd rather it be in and draining than not in and swelling, also spoke with onco and husband and i are all on the same page as onco, he is such a considerate onco, gave us very positive feedback…
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Stage Zero Cancer
I got the bad news in 2009 that I had Stage Zero Cancer. After a right side mas and two lymph nodes taken, I only had to go through taking a pill a day for the next five years. Because of such great doctors who found this early, I'm so grateful and pray every day because of this. Hope all survivors are as lucky and…
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3rd round of chemo tomorrow
Hi everyone, Tomorrow I go for my third round of chemo and after my last round was such a nightmare I can really use some prays to help me get through this next round. I have been dreading it all week and really nervous and scare of what will be like for the next week. At least after tomorrow I will be half way done Hugs…
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today is my birthday
i turned 45 today its been 3 years since diagnosed the first time 2 years since the second time. happy birthday to me :0) teresa
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Thanks to Zometa I am losing my teeth
I hope now the approval get through fast. I just saw the oral surgeon.
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Unknown Cancer-PASH-Infertility-Tumors Spreading
My best friend was diagnosed with PASH, when they did a biopsy they ruptured the tumor and it has now spread all over her body. She is having tumors in her breast, her under arm, on her back and on her head. She has become infertile because of premature menopause, she is loosing weight quickly and is just becoming more and…
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Breast Cancer Walk *Pictures are Up*
So I walked 4 1/2 miles today to help raise $$ for Breast Cancer Research and THE CURE. It's the first time for me and I was blown away by the crowd. I believe there were easily 15000 participants. Since you can't add photos on the discussion board, I did upload a couple to my "About Me" page. I didn't get a lot of shots…
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white blood count
I was told my white blood count was 400 today and it should be 1500. They said to stay sterile and away from people with colds and such. Has anyone had such a low white blood count and what did they do for you?
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Nepogren and breathing problems
Has anyone ever had differcultly breathing as a side effect from nepogren shots? Had to go the the ER last night because for two days I wasn't able to catch my breath and was getting chest pains and dizziness. My onco thought it might be a blood clot or pneumonia or my already existing heart condition being effectived by…
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Difference in Biopsies???????
I found out yesterday I must have biopsy (post 4 yrs BC)The Dr asked me what kind I had the first time. I said I am not sure but I laid face down on table. HE said oh, this time it will not be as bad..I will lie on my back. I tried looking up the difference and couldn't find anything. Any thoughts or knoweldge? Denise
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Had my last Chemo (at least for now) yesterday
Hey all, I had my last weekly Taxol Monday. Although I am glad to be done with that, at least for now, admittedly I am nervous about the bilateral mastectomy in about 3 weeks. Depending on how that goes and what they actually find in my breast post removal I may be finishing the last three weeks of Taxol and/or having some…
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Anyone hear from Kat (HootieGirl)?
She has been on my mind and I am hoping that she is doing okay. Thank you, Clementine
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Shingles Vaccination
With a few of our members getting bad cases of shingles, I wondered if anyone saw that there was a shingles vaccination out there. I can't remember where I saw it. I think maybe it was on a Walgreen's Digital sign.
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Did you know you can get a free CD of your mammogram and other tests?
I don't know if all of you can where you get your mammo's done, but at my center, they give you one free CD of your mammogram, ultrasound, MRI, bone scan and any test that is considered imaging or nuclear medicine. I've gotten written copies of all of the doctor reports, tests and anything that I've had done. I wanted to…
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~~ What Type Of BC Were You Diagnosed With & At What Age? ~~
Now you knew I was going to have to ask a new question on here, didn't you? lol So, what type of bc were you diagnosed with and how old were you? ♠♣ Love, Susie ♠♣ Enquiring minds want to know LOL
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Chenheart - Claudia is in a good spirit (update)
Hello my dear friends, I had a little chat with Claudia today. She was feeling good enough to talk. Here your update: Claudia's latest PET scan has indicated that tumors have been stable. Claudia and her oncologist who was hoping to see improvement have changed her medication to Gemzar. Claudia has had her first infusion…
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Reconstruction do over:(
Hi, I had tram flap reconstruction with the mastectomy of my left breast. I did it all at once because I wasn't supposed to have radiation. Well, after the surgery the cancer was worse than they thought so radiation was added to my regimen, so needless to say after 28 treatments my new breast is hard as a rock. Has anyone…
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My Speech Tonight
Below is the speech that I gave tonight at my local cancer center. I felt each and everyone of you there with me. I did cry a little, but I made it through! I apologize in advance for freely stealing thoughts and phrases from all of you. I hope you will forgive, but you were my inspiration. I love you all! My Personal…
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New short film on colon cancer
I am from the colon cancer group but want to post this : PSA on colon cancer ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86jEIEBLPNM&feature=player_embedded the next one will be on diet & alternative therapy during remission. If anyone has a story to share, please message me. I want to keep making these videos to raise awareness.…
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Increased uptake on Rib. - Anyone have this before?
Does anyone know what this means? I had a bone scan last week for pain in my hip that has not gone away one day since it started in January, 2011. When the results came back I did not have any problems that they can see on my hip or femur. But, they found there to be increased uptake on the rib close to where my cancer…
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Go Figure
I have just about got my head wrapped around now I have to deal with the onj . Now I have gone to fill my script for femara got told here the med that not the brand name my insurance had paid for the brand name twice. I dont want the no sleeping back again I did over a year and half with no sleep ended up in a locked ward…
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Nancy MAJW - please pray for her family
I has been concern about Nancy MAJW and write to her two days ago With a very heavy heart I have to pass this message to you This is Bert, her husband. I am sorry to announce that Nancy died yesterday of complications from pneumonia. Will you please inform the rest of the chat group about this sad information. Nancy really…
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I need that pink bus tomorrow please!
I'm having a PET scan tomorrow at 1 p.m. PDT. Developed bone mets in Jan. of this year, went on Faslodex injections/Zometa infusions. Also had 15 rads to T-12/L-1. PET in June showed NED!!!! Now I'm scheduled for a recheck PET tomorrow. I'm nervous because I've been having a little more back pain than usual. I'm hoping…
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Update on my scans
Good morning fellow warriors:) I'm pretty sad that I couldn't come back with better news :-( The echo of my heart was ok:-) My pet scan showed the cancer is multiplying all over my bones :-( From there they wanted an MRI of my brain. . Not so good there either, and now I'm really really really scared. The scan showed one…