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My visit with my onc, markers, etc
Saw my oncologist this am. He is pleased with how I am doing on the faslodex. Haven't gotten my Ca 27.29 back yet, but my CEA remains elevated but unchanged. No more symptoms, so I am not having any scans at this time. I will see him back in 3 months. For other ER+ with mets, I did ask about fulvestrant (faslodex) plus an…
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There should be more than one way to say thank you
Hi guys, I haven't been on much lately...I'm still having trouble with my eye and headaches. That's really limiting my computer time. I saw the eye doc yesterday, she said my left eye is irritated (well big fat duh!!) But I have 3 new prescription eye drops to go with the other 20 or so drugs...I will finally get back to…
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MsGebby- Pulmonary doctor appt?
Mary, how did it go? Did he say anything about the nodules in your lungs? Let us know how you are doing, ok? xoxoxo Rebecca
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PinkKari09? How are you doing?
Kari, I haven't seen a post from you lately and pray you are doing well on Doxil. Please post an update when you can. Lots of hugs, Noel
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How Are You Doing New Flower?
I know this is a heavy week for you. Just wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you and wishing you good will. Keep us posted on how you are doing. <3 Big hugs to You and Yours <3 .
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Pink Fire Trucks
Hi, some of you asked about my picture with the pink fire truck. This is a group of fire fighters that tour the nation in them. You can find out more about why they do this and where they will be at pinkfiretrucks.org If they come to a town near you, go see them. You can sign the trucks, but t-shirts, etc. It's pretty…
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Any news on how Kat AKA HootieGirl is Doing?
Please share if you have heard how Kat is doing. I know she underwent delicate surgery and is at the hospital recovering. I know many have been thinking and praying for this Amazing and Strong young Warrior Woman. God bless her and her family.
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HELP! Triple Negative and HER2
I am hoping that one of you will be a supportive friend and guide for me. I am so scared as I was diagnosed 3 weeks ago with breast cancer. Good news is I already had a double mastectomy, clear nodes stage 1 and am feeling sore but rather well. I have been to one consult with an oncologist last night. I thought I was an…
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Triple Negative
Hi, I've just joined this wonderful group. I was diagnosed w/triple negative breast cancer on 3/2011. I completed my chemotherapy in 12/2011. Luckily I didn't have the nausea or vomitting many do. Main problems were leg pains which linger today, however, not close to how they were. I had my radiation done in the month of…
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I'm back, and very happy to be home!....sorry it's long
Hi everyone, Thank you all for worrying about me. I haven't read any of the posts yet, so I'm not sure what is out there...in the beginning of my absence here my parents were visiting and I wasn't feeling great. So all my energy went to that. After my parents went home I kinda fell apart physically. I had been having…
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Pink Bus and Prayers Please
Is anyone up for a ride on the pink bus with me tomorrow? If not, prayers will work! I need to have an ultrasound of an area above my reconstructed breast. I've had some swelling/tenderness there for a couple of months and now found what my onc calls a nodule (I call it a pea sized lump). My onc is hoping it's fat narcosis…
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I am SOOOOOOOO Done with MRIs
I took 1.5 of the Ativan pills and it seemed to work okay. I made it through all 3 of them without sreaming "Get me out of here". I had to tell the tech that I was freezing to death and she gave me a blanket. In total all of the tests took about an hour and a half. I was still pretty groggy when we got home and took a 2…
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Let's gas up the Pink Bus for NewFlower's PET scan on Tuesday!
Olga: We will be with you for your scan and waiting with you for the results. Praying for good news. HUGS!!! Jamie
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Prayers please!!
Hi ladies! Just wanted to give y'all a little update so you can get the prayers and good vibes going. I'm having surgery tomorrow morning (Sept 17th) at 6:30. I have two neuro surgeons working on me to remove a tumor that is wrapped 320 degrees around my spinal chord. The surgery should take about 5-7 hours and its a…
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Need Good Drugs, 3 MRIs on Wed.
I am scheduled to have 3 MRIs on Wed. Two of my back and one of my brain. I am very claustrophobic. The doctor gave me Ativan but the last time I had an MRI and I took Ativan it did not seem to do anything. Maybe I will take 2 or 3. I asked them if they couldn't just knock my out. They said that they couldn't do that. I…
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Does anyone use Dr. mcGee in NJ?
Just wondering if anyone else uses Dr. mcGee in Toms River Nj as their oncologist. I have my second round of chemo today and was wonder what others think of her and the staff Thanks Hugs Christine
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good news
Thyroid bio came back negative Yea
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OT - Prairie fire - enforced evacuation.
We're fine - only grass burned. We were on an enforced evacuation this afternoon for a prairie fire for a while but it's contained now. Called Hubby to get home in case and got dogs out (and papers) and sat to wait in case I had to run. Neighbor (who likes to freak out over nothing) gave me her 6 ferrets to 'watch' - they…
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OT - Recipe for 'Dilly Bread'?
Does anyone have the recipe for 'Dilly Bread' that was on a yeast package years ago? (Or a similar version?) It's getting colder now and Hubby told me he wanted Cream of Leek soup on Sunday (no prob - it's easy) BUT he also wants some Dilly Bread too. It's been years since I made Dilly and I can't find the recipe for it in…
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Femur pain
Did anyone have bone pain when chemo was finished
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Now I have to find a new PCP
Now I am in a search for a doctor that will listen and treat me instead of doing a wait and see . I need to be treat for my thyroid and this doctor wont treat me for the thyroid problem I have but he will hand out antidepressents that won`t help the thyroid problem I have.
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Brava Machine, fat grafting reconstruction update.....
Hi all, I got the Brava machine on Friday and am on my third time of wearing it. I wore it during the day once and at night once. During the day is going to work out best for me because the suction broke on the seal last night and I didn't even hear the alarm. So I didn't get a full night of suction last night. That's 10…
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Today is MusicMaMa's Birthday!
Sending BIG Birthday Wishes your way - hope you have a fantastic day! much love, Jenny
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Today is JoJo's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope your day is filled with lots of fun and love all around! -Jenny
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Ct SCans
I have recently been through the ringer with infections, appendectomies etc.. as most of you know. My question is the CT scans I have been having.. if there were tumor growth in other areas of my abdomen, uterus etc.. would they show up on those CT scans? I am kind of ignorant to that sort of thing. Just curious since I…
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Masectomy vs Lumpectomy
I was diagnosis 10 years ago with breast cancer in my left breast. I had a lumpectomy, chemo and radiation. Now here I am 10 years later with a tumor in the right breast. I am so confused about what to do. Do I want another lumpectomy, radiation maybe chemo. Or do I just want to have a bilateral masectomy and be done with…
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Comprehensive molecular portraits of human breast tumours Nature (2012) Published online 23 Septembe
Comprehensive molecular portraits of human breast tumours Nature (2012) Published online 23 September 2012 http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/vaop/ncurrent/full/nature11412.html From The New York Times:Genetic Study Divides Breast Cancer Into 4 Distinct Types New findings are reshaping the understanding of breast cancer,…
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Happy reconstruction stories
We hear so many unhappy reconstruction stories. I am thinking of having reconstruction next summer and need to hear some happy stories! Please share. Thanks. Lynn
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Aromasin and Arimidex ???
Hi It's been awhile since I've been here on the boards - I was wondering if any of you have been switched from Arimidex to Aromasin. Any side effects? What's the benefit? I have oestoarthritis so taking Arimidex was not fun - seemed to make the arthritis feel worse. I talked to my Dr about it and I had a bone scan done to…
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Praying for Robin Roberts of GMA
I am sure most, if not all of you, know that Robin Roberts of Good Morning America finished chemo Tuesday. Today she has the bone marrow transplant surgery. I wanted to send my prayers to her today, as, I know all of you will too. Hugs, Leeza