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Lumpectomy Today
In just 1 1/2 hours my husband and twin adult boys will drive me to the hospital for my double lumpectomy. I am scared. I have faith. This is one step closer to completing what I will be going thru. Send a thought/prayer my way.
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It's a little gross.
So with the shingles in left eye, I haven't been able to touch my face from my left cheekbone up over my forehead and back onto my scalp. That entire quarter of my head was completely off limits...accidental touches (and sometimes nothing) would set off a firestorm of debilitating excruciating pain. All the nerves simply…
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My Expressions Page
I posted some more pictures if anyone is interested in seeing some neat pictures.
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~*~BREAST CANCER???~*~?
I really need to ask some questions. My daughter is 12 and when she started to develop breasts I started to notice 1 lump almost the size of her boob, but in both of them. Since there was one in both I thought it was normal. But I asked my friend about it, and she said her daughter didn't have a lump in the middle of her…
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PET scan results encouraging
The report reads like this......."The PET/CT scan findings are consistent with interval improvement of disease from the patient's reported history of breast cancer." I'm not cancer free but it looks like all lesions have decreased in size. I received another infusion of Ixempra yesterday and hopefully it will continue to…
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New to site
Hello everyone I am new to this website. I was diagnosed with stage 2 to 3 breast cancer in April since then I have 8 rounds of Chemo then on 9/28/12 I had a Bilatteral double mascetomy with reconstructive surgery. I have expanders in right now then after radiation they will fill them and stretch my skin then after that…
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thriver guilt
I was diagnosed 4 years ago and have been happy to consider myself not a survivor but a thriver. A close co-workers wife was diagnosed 3years ago and just discovered a recurrance. Another friend's mother-in-law is back in treatment for a recurrance. I have no words of comfort. It is a horrible reality and fear. How have I…
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Holiday Ornament Exchange
Anyone else thinking about it since it's mid Oct so might be time to start thinking about this year's?
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Taxol and Sore Throat
My father started Taxol 10/15/12. Started bone pain Thursday 10/18/12. Now has had a bad sore throat since yesterday. He does not have a fever but I am worried. Is it a Chemo side effect or an infection? Has anyone else had sore throat after Taxol that wasn't infection related?? Also he is due for his Chemo tomorrow…
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Finished with Chemo!!! Who knows about Chemo Port Removal Side Effects?
Hi Sisters I know I have not been on here in a while. I actually locked myself out of the account. I had to do 6 chemo sessions. My 1st & 2nd went fine.Third chemo they accessed my chemo port twice and it would not work. I had to receive chemo in my left arm that day. I had to have a contrast dye test done by radiology to…
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Texasgirl 10 update
Sorry I should have done this sooner, it has been a busy week. Dawne got pretty good news on Friday. The scans showed a little bit of cancer between her lungs but all other areas were clear!! It would have been great to get that all was clear but this is still really good. The beast has not spread any!! They changed her…
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OT --- Pic of New DOO
I posted a picture of this pretty haircut on ABOUT ME ... can't seem to change my profile pic. it is was such a wonderful experience. My hair has never looked so good. The ladies at this salon were absolutely so caring and wonderful. We all cried and rejoiced at the same time. I was their first bc survivor to receive a…
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Texasgirl10 and Smalldoggroomer, how are you guys?
Hi, I'm checking in on my other stage IV IBC girls...just need to know you're ok and how you are feeling. Hugs, Linda
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I am sitting here wondering
I have to go to an oral surgeon Mon. My jaw has lost bone. My teeth are very touchy and hurt. I am wondering if the chemo I had or taking fosamax or having zometa has done damage or has the Femara done its damage. I know everyones journey through is different. I have been to the denist all along I was told no problems…
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i need to know what is the treatment in this case ? chemotherapy or not ?
we have already three treatment of FEC chemotherapy before the mastectomy surgical *now this is the result of pathology: Gross: Spceimen consisted of MRM measured 32*22*2 cm, skin ellipse measured 17*13 cm showing incision measured 7 cm long leading to cavity with no remenants of previously resected tumor tissue measured…
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So glad I found this site!
Hi everyone! I just found this site..so glad! I have been going thru hell. I'm into my third round of chemo and I am so sick! I'm so tired that I can hardly get out of bed. My bones ache, my fingers are numb. I have headaches all the time. Just venting! My poor husband usually has to hear all this, since I don't know too…
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Meeting up
I know this would cause difficulty. But wouldn't it be wonderful if as many of us as possible could meet up one time. I would just love that but it would be of course very difficult. May be State by State would be more doable. Just a thought.
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Dental surgery while undergoing chemotherapy....isn't it a little dangerous??
After my first chemo on Sept. 6th, by the following tuesday, Sept. 11th; I was experiencing an extreme pain with my back tooth. Long story short, landed in ER, went to the dentist, who sent me to an oral surgeon. Yesterday, Sept. 25, 2nd chemo; oncologists says yes, get the dental work done and now; today, Sept. 26th, the…
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new job
I started a parttime job 3 months ago. I am still undergoing reconstruction surgery, so am weak and not mentally or physically strong. I sell artwork and like my job, but am not as sharp as I should be to make the money I should be making in commissions. At this point, I understand that money is not the most important…
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Denied Temp Disability
Anybody apply for temp disability after diagnosis? I applied during my chemo and was denied. There is something very wrong about this process. Any experiences, advice? thoughts?
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Weight Gain Question
Hi all, Going next week for my third round of Taxotere and cytoxan and notice that my weight is bouncing all over the place big time. I hardly eat but if I have a good day and eat three meals I put on like 3-4 lbs . I know I need to talk to My onco next week but was wondering if anyone else has experience weigh gain on…
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bad and lose of taste
I check in to the discussion board every day, but have not contributed to the discussion for a long time. Have had tests and tests and more tests but so far so good. This probably seems insignificant, but have a question. I have been on femara/letrozole for 2 and 1/2 years and am beginning to lose my taste. Has this…
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surgery tomorrow
I'm going in in the morning to have a right side mastectomy, my left side tissue expander removed (had that mastectomy in January), and tram flap reconstruction. They say it will be about a 12 hour process. I thought I was ready for all this, but as it gets closer, I am very emotional and extremely nervous. Any words of…
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Had to shave my head today
15 days out from first chemo and when I got out of shower today my hair was just falling out in huge clumps. I though I was ready or this I had already cut my hair super short last week in anticipation of this day. But I was so not ready! Thank God my husband was off from work Today to comfort me, he shaved my head for me…
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Potential Rx Help for Chronic Body Pain after Chemo
I am 5 months post-chemo. Overwhelming body pain started my second chemo round in February and continued unabated until I finally saw a rheumatologist several weeks ago (it is now October). From what I understand, you can have this reaction to the chemo itself (TAC was my protocol), from Levoquin (antibiotic give for 7…
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Starting Chemo on Friday 10/5
OK ladies, haul out your bus or light those flashlights......whatever it is that helps to work your magic... I start chemo on Friday, I have purchased my wig. I need to buy a thermometer yet (I hear you need to check your temp all the time). My shots have been called in to the pharmacy (I believe I will be trained on…
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5 year journey
I'm celebrating. Five whole years of dancing with NED. My oncologist sprung me today. Annual mammograms and monthly self-exams is all I need. No drugs, no nothing. Hip Hip Hooray! God is good, life is good, and thanks to the many, many people on this web site who gave me the love and the support that I so needed to get…
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Mamolady or anyone, if the machine freezes while you're getting your mammo....
isn't there some sort of kill switch or something and where is it, so, that the machine will release us? I know I heard about it or read it on here before. Thanks!
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Free haircut at jcpenney salons for all breast cancer survivors!
Saw an announcement on jcpenney's website that they're offering a free haircut and style to all breast cancer survivors during the month of October. We've all earned a little pampering, right? Check it out: http://www.jcpenney.com/dotcom/jsp/browse/category.jsp?id=cat100300164 Traci
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Taxol and bone pain...Help!
Has anyone had severe bone pain from Taxol? My father had his first dose on Monday and starting getting bone pain yesterday. Tylenol is not helping. What have you taken for pain? THanks for replies:)