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Prayers and the Pink Bus for Texasgirl10 please!
Just wanted to update you all on Dawne. Dawne goes on Wed 12th to have a CT scan of the chest, abdomen and pelvis and an MRI of the brain. She sees the Dr on the 21st. Please keep her in your prayers for good results. She will be switching chemo but not sure to what until she sees Dr. She is doing pretty good, still having…
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good news
Got the all clear - one year! On mammogram results .... so relieved thanks for your pink bus and prayers! Sue D
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Clear Margins!!!
The doctor just called...clear margins!!! YAY! Rebecca
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OT - Princess and Frog
I ran across this gem and thought to share it: The real story of the frog and the princess. Once upon a time, a beautiful, independent, self assured princess happened upon a frog in a pond. The frog said to the princess, "I was once a happy prince until an evil witch put a spell on me. One kiss from you and I will turn…
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Low-dose aspirin -- anyone else's oncologist recommend it?
I had my regular 3-month checkup with my oncologist last week, and everything looks good (yay!). He brought up some recent research on patients taking low-dose/baby (81 mg.) aspirin for cardiac issues, which found that it also seemed to reduce their risk for breast and colon cancers. He feels the research is strong enough…
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Today is Butterflylvr's Birthday!
Best wishes for a great day - hope it was wonderful! And many more happy healthy years! much love, Jenny -sorry this was posted so late.
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Today is TJohnson2310's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope your day was filled with lots of fun and love all around! -Jenny Sorry for the late post.
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Fatigue and dizzy
I am 9 months out of chemo, finished Dec. 1, 2011. All of a sudden I have become very fatigued and dizzy, it is to the point that all I want to do is cry because I feel so bad. I am going to see my PA tomorrow, see if we can get some answers. Wondering if it could be anemia
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Starting 12 weeks of Taxol tomorrow...getting nervous!
Hi, ladies, Well my 3 week break has come to an end! I got a lot of rest, went on vacation, enjoyed time with the kids, and all of the symptoms from the A/C have subsided! As much as I know what to expect with the Taxol, I am still very nervous. It is almost like starting chemo for the first time all over again. Thank…
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Fatigue and dizzy
I am 9 months out of chemo, finished Dec. 1, 2011. All of a sudden I have become very fatigued and dizzy, it is to the point that all I want to do is cry because I feel so bad. I am going to see my PA tomorrow, see if we can get some answers. Wondering if it could be anemia
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I have a chance at a vac
I be going on a bra across the bay crusie. and some sight seeing which will be very nice
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Pain from implants
Good Morning, I had reconstruction surgery 3 years ago after a double mastectomy with Silicone implants. Last year I started feeling some discomfort behind the left implant they seen nothing on the MRI but here I am 10 months later and it still bothers me, Anybody else have issues? Thank You
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The latest on Gabe N Abby Mom
I am at work and have to be brief but MRI is clear and she does have shingles in her eye. Poor baby, that has got to be miserable. She is still in the hospital. I will write more later but just had to share.
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Donations for Linda (Gabe N Abby Mom)
Following up on Jan's (phoenixrising's) post updating us on Linda (Gabe N Abby Mom), I heard back from Linda's friend Lisa on the fund that's been set up to help with Linda's hospital and insurance expenses. Lisa said that Linda and her family are in danger of losing their health insurance unless they can raise some money…
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A different kind of good news
Hopeful news, anyway. It's now been 2 years since I completed chemo and still my hair still doesn't cover my head. It still looks just like the photo on my Expressions page 1 year ago. I've been to the dermatologist, had all kinds of tests done, and nothing. Bottom line, I had hair 2 1/2 years ago and now I don't have…
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For those who remember our Moopy23 (Lisa)...
... and her husband, Aortus (Joe)... Recently, Aortus was here - in my hometown! - for just a few jam-packed days of academic pursuits. We met for an hours-long breakfast on the morning of his arrival and before his very busy agenda kicked in. It was wonderfully, absolutely lovely. Bittersweet with memories of beloved…
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WBC back up
Hi Everyone, Just wanted to thanks you all for the wonderful advice on how to get my WBC back up. Went o doctor yesterday for bloodwork and it went from a 2 to a 6.7 ! So excited no more nepogren shots for this round of chemo yeah! Going Thursday the 27th for round 2 :( Thanks again hope you are all doing well and staying…
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Just Diagnosed and Nervous
I was just diagnosed 2 weeks ago with DCIS..... I never felt a lump, and was sent for my first mammogram. Within 2 weeks, my world as I knew it has been tossed upside down and inside out. I went from a baseline Mammogram, to an ultra sound, followed by a Core Biopsy. a week later I get a call from my doctor stating that…
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My visit with the RO
What a visit it turned out to be! Appointment at 1 and I finally left at 4PM! I love this guy. He hasn't seen me since March. So we had lots to talk about. The lung nodules, this new pain in my hip, all the new doctors, etc. First he was thrilled when he heard the names of the new MO and the thoracic surgeon. It made me…
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Beast Cancer
On the WhatNext site someone typed in beast cancer instead of breast cancer...ain't that the truth!?!!
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Afraid to start Tamoxifen
I went through the bilateral/recon/scans and was able to avoid chemo/rad but now faced w/Tamoxifen. I'm 63 and a small person. Have walked 4 mi daily for 35 yrs and exercised at a gym forever. Never overweight and have been healthy all my life, until bc diagnosed at annual mammo in Apr 12. The side effects given are…
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Masectomy
My wife has been told that her cancer is contained and this should cure it. I feel she should have an MRI and some kind of PET scan. Does anyonemhave any advice about what tests she should have before surgery?
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Breast reconstruction
I have had a bilateral mastectomy and am in the process of reconstruction. One expander is filled more than the other but does not appear to show more expansion. My reconstruction surgeon has said that it is pushing inward on my ribs due to the radiation from a 2004 lumpectomy and the skin on that side does not have the…
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Does the Chat feature work?
I used to be a big "chatter" back when I was in a stop smoking support group about ten years ago. I noticed that there is a Chat link on the menu to the left on our website. Does it work? Does anyone ever use it? If so, do you somehow let others in the support group know that you are available in Chat? In my previous…
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Fat grafting
Ok. I have a stupid question. Please tell me that I am not going insane here. I have had silicone implants put in and fat grafting from my belly to my breasts. Hasn't anyone with fat grafting experienced a gross gurgling sound and will it go away? It is like the fat is moving when I bend or lay down. I am a little grossed…
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Nausea! Help needed....
Hi Everyone.. I am starting my 3rd cycle of TCH tomorrow. After my first cycle they changed my anti nausea regime to include Emend, Zofran, Compazine and Ativan. This has kept me from vomiting but has not taken the nausea away. It lasts two weeks! I know that the horrible taste in my mouth has something to do with it but…
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Hi! I'm New here :)
Hello! I have been reading posts here for a few days now but just now got my nerved up to post. I was diagnosed with breast cancer on 8/6/12. After the needle biopsy results were back and options were presented to me by my Breast Surgeon I opted for the skin and nipple saving double mastectomy. There has been so much…
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New Update on Gabe N Abby Mom (Linda)
Here is the latest (posted on caringbridge): "Hi, it's Lisa again with another update: Thank you so much for the amazing outpouring of support and love for our Linda and her family! Many times as I’ve read the emails and messages, I had tears in my eyes just hearing how she has touched you and how everyone now is…
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OT - Aunt with Lymphome need info
My aunt was just diagnosed with lymphoma. She has lesions in her brain but no where else. She hasn't seen an oncologist yet. She seems to think there isn't much hope. Anyone have info? Cindy
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wwater retention and weight gain
I've been looking for some discussion on this topic and maybe I missed it. Just finished my 6th treatment of TCH and I am having problems with my feet, legs, arms and hands swelling. Had a Lacex(sp) IV with that treatment and that helped. Two weeks later back where I was but finally got Lacex pills and started those today.…