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Time once again for..where are you?
Since we have "newbies" thought we could share where we're from.... Central NC... HUGS, Nancy
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Taxotere-Adriamycin-Cytoxan
I did one round of this combination and it tore my system apart. I could not function. Had thrush and dehydrated and had to go in twice for hydration. I have never felt so out of it. My Oncologist has now take me off of the Taxotere. Has anyone else had this combination and how did it affect you?
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The Game Is Back!
I thought I'd put this simple game back up, so, play along if you want. All you have to do is change one of the letters in the previous word posted and post your new word. My word is LEAD
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Finished Rads
Well ladies it is official I finished 33 rads today, so I am done with that. I wiil go to the Drs on Oct 9th to talk about the side effects of taking arimidex and I am sure he will have me start taking them that day. I made it through the rads without to much damage. I am red and sore, but it could have been much worse I…
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New to Breast Cancer Board UDATE Colon Ovarian Breast Cancer Connection UPDATE
Hello, I am a 2 Year Stage3C+ Colon Cancer Survivor that just made it to Year 2. Had Colon Cancer in Right Hem. and Appendix with 5/20 nodes. Year 1 had a scare with an enlarged right ovary but after an ultrasound it resolved itself on the next 3 month colon caner scan. We were just breathing normal and celebrating being…
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Was your BC Lobular?
Which type of BC did you have or do you have? Lobular? I had lobular, stage 3 and 12 positive lymph nodes. I am always interested in hearing about others who have had the same. All the best, Marianne
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thrush
On my first round I got thrush and it is horrible. I have my second round Monday October 8th. Any one know how to prevent getting it again? I do not want it again.
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Reconstructive Surgery and Weight Loss
I will be having reconstructive surgery late next spring/early summer. The current plan is to have the DIEP Flap procedure -- they won't know if I qualify until the actually cut into me and check out my veins. The plastic surgeon said that based on my current available fat/skin he can get me to a C cup, which is great to…
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Eye twitching
Just finish round two of chemo last week and now my eye is doing a little dance. Anyone else experience this? Is this a side effect of chemo? Thanks
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new to all this please help
Hi not sure what to say I had my breast cancer surgery on July 9th 8 days after my 38th birthday. My skin did not take and died with infection had emergancy surgery July 26th. Now am starting to get my strecthers fill had it done once and I have gotten feeling back and felt the right one. How do I get over the fear of the…
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Need your prayers.. 3 mo. check up
Ladies, tomorrow will be my first 3 month check up/ follow up with my onc. I am a bit on edge, I have had such crappy luck lately! So cross your fingers, say a prayer, send positive thoughts..whatever you can do I will appreciate it much! Sandy
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OT - "Crazy" jobs you've had?
Sitting here 'playing' and just got to thinking about the 'crazy' (to some anyway) jobs I've had over all the years. Right now I'm a dispatcher for a tow company (part time) but in the past I've also been a hairdresser, Army, 'carney', upholsterer, screen printer, CNA, back country guide, apartment complex manager, barn…
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Today is GabenAbby's Mom's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR LINDA HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!! May your special day be filled with all the things you love most and this coming year be full of wishes coming true! ♥ Cat
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I felt so bad today
I was at the local grocery store today and was explaining about why I was being fussy about how much to put in each bag. I explained I had breast cancer and the surgery messed things up from the rib cage to the neck. The lady at the register, smiled and nodded. I knew she either knew someone with cancer or had it herself.…
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Today is Serenity92's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR JAYNE HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Hope your Birthday is just the beginning of a year filled with happiness! ♥ Cat
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Great trip back east
It was so great to have my mom, son, daughter-in-law and new grandson, Linc, under one roof for a couple of days. We got some fabulous pictures and movies which I will share when we get them up on the computer. Upstate NY is beautiful in the fall and the leaves in the Adirondacks are absolutely brilliant right now. I felt…
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Round two of Chemo tomorrow
Going tomorrow for my second round of chemo and for some strange reason I am nervous even though I know what to expect. Probably because I just started feeling better from round one and now it's starting all over again. Plus tomorrow is my daughters 9th birthday so I am feeling really bad that her birthday is sorta getting…
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OT - Proud of my husband.
My husband, who will soon be 70, still plays softball. Last night was the final playoff game of the fall season. His team won the championship and he was awarded a trophy/plaque for being the MVP this season. He was really excited and surprised but of course I know that he deserved it. He has been playing in the senior…
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advice please
Hello, my wonderful pink sisters. It has been a while since I have been on here. I just have a question..I had a complete hysterectomy with the removal of my ovaries on july 24, 2012. Sept 1st i began taking femara. ok...i have been having hot flashes. my gyn said i could try clonidine and my onco said effexor..does anyone…
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Pink Bus on Friday for my colonoscopy
Asking for prayers and support. This is my routine exam, but I'm a little nervous with all of the gut issues I have had this year. Thanks for any support!
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Fluid in Lungs
My last BIG treatment was Aug. 27th. I was having shortness of breath and retaining a LOT of fluid so I had an IV to help rid my body of some of the fluid. My oncologist wanted a chest CT scan just to be safe. That showed a small blot clot so then onto blood thinners. Shortness of breath has continued and I complained…
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implant to fail
I thought it would be just another routine appointment for the PS to take yet another look at my taking-forever-to-close wound. Not so. She removes a 'plug' which turns out to be exposed alloderm; leaving a hole where not only can I see the implant, but can actually touch it. This, I think, is not going to end well. Not…
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diet
I am having a terrible time with eating. Everything tastes like grease and anything with sugar is ten times sweeter than normal. Basically I eat cottage cheese, yogurt, mandarin oranges, pineapple chunks, and oatmeal. Any suggestions?
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Finally my sister's report
It's been 6 weeks since her double mascetomy(cancer in both Breasts).She finally had a appt with her oncologist. Her dx is Stage 2 A&B.One or more lymph nodes involved on one side,other side OK .She starts chemo on the 18th of this month.She's to have a test done.Not sure if it will be before or after her chemo treatment.…
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Tamoxifen Question
I am on my 3rd month of being on Tamoxifen. My only side effects have been related to my "southern regions"...vaginal discharge, confused if I am getting constant yeast infections. Tried treating them, but did not seem to help. Also some soreness, itching, burning. Have an appointment with my gyne next week, but thougth I…
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Fatigue
I had my first chemo 2 and almost 1/2 weeks ago and I am so tired and still feeling terrible. I get my second chemo in 6 days and I just do not feel strong enough. Is this normal to be drained all of the time? 1/2 way thru the grocery store I had to give up s I was exhausted. Any suggestions to build strenght?
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My onco does not want to see me for four months
I had a good report. Clean mammo . He does not want to see until four months yea. Just contunie what I am doing .
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Local News says New age guidelines for Mammograms
One of our local newscasts had info about mammograms and new age guidelines. They stated that women should be getting mammograms starting at age 50 and then have one every two years unless their is family history of breast cancer. Wow. So many of us are being diagnosed in our 40s for cancer (and I realize early ages, too…
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Can You Believe It? I have a NORMAL Brain.
When my onc's nurse practioner called and told me that I have a normal brain, I told her that there must be a mistake 'cause I don't have one. She told me "Well whatever you have it is normal." Now if the neuro can just fix my back!!!!!!!!! Hugs Donna
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I'm back--Great trip!
My husband, Larry, and I are back from our European River Cruise and it was so wonderful. Great food, great scenery, great weather! We feel so grateful for it to celebrate my finishing treatment and his chemo break. He had a CT scan for his EC today, so fingers crossed and prayers coming up. Angie