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Some Good News
I went for my 6 month check up with my surgeon today. He said everything looked really good and he would see me in another 6 months. I felt so relieved because I was a little nervous which I think I will always be. Hugs, Georgia
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Help scalp is dry and itchy
Any advice out there on what I can do for a dry itchy bold head lol Thanks
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What's Next?
I realize there are six-month checks and such, but is there any type of checks done fairly soon after a person finishes chemo and radiation? Does my radiation oncologist do nothing more than probably send a report to my oncolgist? I don't see the RT group doing anything more than they did, as they did weekly x-rays…
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Chenheart
Has anyone heard from her lately?
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Looking
Ladies, I have news that will knock your socks off. My oncologist has been implicated in buying mis-labeled chemo drugs. These are drugs are not approved by the FDA an illegal. It didn't say the drugs were ineffective but misbranded. All my check ups have been fine for 2 yrs. now. Needless to say I'm looking for a new…
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Have to go to an oral surgoen
Found out by my denisit I have bone loss in the front of my lower jaw no fun and will be losing teeth. Have to now wait on approval from my insurance. The Zometa did the damage to me .
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Saline or Silicone?
Hey everyone! I need your assistance! i am finally ready to have my reconstructive surgery and i'm trying to decide between saline and silicone. I am scheduled for silicone but would like more input regarding saline. silicone is only available up to 800cc's. i'm not a vain person....especially with what i've just gone…
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replacing port???
has anyone had to have there port replaced??? i was out of it when they put my first one in, so i dont remeber much about it. i go in on the 24th of this month to have it done and the thing im scared about is the pain. even to me that seems crazy, i finally feel good on most days and the pain from everything is so minor…
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All over body pain after chemo is finished
Just some food for thought here. I completed chemo February - May 2012, and radiation from May thru June 2012. In February I was given Levoquin and a steroid at the beginning of each chemo process. I also had a Neulasta shot. Side effects of both Neulasta and Levoquin can be extreme body (bone and muscle) pain. I was an…
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O.T. venting on friends care
I visit an 84 yr old man almost daily at nursing home. I have known him all my life. Sat I went to bring him some food and visit and he was acting very weird and confused etc. I pointed it out staff he was going to faint etc. THEY said oh the Nurse knows. I waited for the nurse to come to his dining table. NEVER came over…
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A Six Hour Delay
I did not make it home until 5 am this morning the 9th. Yes the trip was nice had fun in the southern Cali sunshine. The Captain of the plane was very good we made a 5 hr flight in 4 hrs. Will wirte more later and post some pictures
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Rallendorfer?
Haven't seen you post in a while, hope everythings ok! Missing your sense of humor, Joyce
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Flu shot anyone?
I have had a rough year with shingles, bacterial intestinal infection and infected cat bite. Just went and got my flu shot, because, I hate to admit this (lol), I think I might be immunocompromised. Katherine went and got hers to at Walgreens. Danny is next. My infectious disease physician friend says that he thinks the…
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Service honoring all cancer survivors – inviting anyone in San Fernando Valley area
On Sunday morning, October 28th, our minister and I are leading a worship service to honor all cancer survivors, and I wanted to invite any of you who happen to be in the San Fernando Valley area. Our minister (whose sister is a breast cancer survivor), our ministerial intern (whose father-in-law is undergoing treatment…
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Does your doctor have a chaperone present when examining you?
How about a courtesy knock before entering the exam room? Almost universally, all medical staff will give a short courtesy knock prior to entering the exam room. Usually before the doctor actually examines me he will get a nurse to chaperone. The last 3 or 4 times I've seen the new NP instead of the doctor. The NP is…
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OT: Fall's here, which means...Pumpkin Swirl Brownies!
Those of you who were here on the board last fall and winter may remember that Trader Joe's recipe for Pumpkin Swirl Brownies was quite the hit last year, and lots of you made and loved them. So...all you Trader Joe's fans...it's time to stockpile TJ's Pumpkin Bread Mix, because it's back in stores for the season! To recap…
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Last treatment coming up so where's my happy?
Hi All I was diagnosed w BC in August of 2011. My 'hard' chemo was completed mid Feb, radiation 1st part of April. My year of Herceptin is over on 16 October. Port is coming out on the 26th. I am terrified of getting my hopes up that I will be free (hopefully long term).... Many think I should be so happy, so excited,…
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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