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complications with Neuropathy
Hello Ladies, I am so thankful for this forum. I am triple negative Grade 3 stage 2a. I was just told by my oncologist that they may have to pull the plug on the last two Taxol's due to neuropathy of my hands and feet. It is mild to moderate, but he said it could be permanent if we continue. Please....if anyone has run…
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PINK
people in need kindness and so we should all share this
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Free advive appreciated
I just found out today my best friend has an "invasive ductile carcinoma" of the breast. The biopsy on the lymph node that looked suspicious is negative. The tumour is about the size of an almond. I have been dreading having to come here. I am a colorectal cancer survivor being tested for possible cancer in a lesion behind…
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Miss Renee
Are you feeling any better? Thinking about you. Deb
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onocologist appt tomorrow
Routine check up...blood work last weekend...we'll see tomorrow..at 11 Denise This is starting my 5th year on Tamoxifen..
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Triple Negative BC & Testing/Scans
Hi BC sisters, I was diagnosed with TNBC (stage IIa, grade 3) on 11/11/2011, had bilateral MRI and am BRCA 1 positive. I had bilateral mastectomies, dose dense chemo (adriamycin, cytoxin and taxol) and 33 rads. If anyone has a similar diagnosis to mine, I'd like to know what follow-up tests and/or scans you've had since…
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Cleaning for a reason
Has anyone benefited from this group? Finally got all my paper work turned in and no reponse, I emailed yesterday and today was told "we are full in your area" well what areas are they NOT full in?? Kinda feeling like it was a scam!
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Praying that all of the pink sisters in California are safe from the fires
I know we have several pinkies in California, and, pray you all are safe! Sue :)
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I need your prayers
Cancer has come back to my thyriod.I be seeing the doc tomorrow to see the next step. Here we go again
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update
Saw the doc The biosey they did was not enough to tell so I go for another one. I be making the appt for it again . He finally gave me the neuritin for the nerve pain in my feet forgive if the spelling off atleast last night is the first night in along time I slept alittle better will post once I know any more.I found out…
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Tamoxifen and Antidepressants
There are certain antidepressants that are not supposed to be taken with tamoxifen. Here is a list of what they are if you are interested. Paxil, Prozac and Wellbutrin are the ones to avoid if you are on tamoxifen. Always talk to your doctor if you have questions or are on tamox and any of those 3. Choosing among…
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HootieGirl - Kat -- How are you? We miss hearing from you, dear one.
Keeping you close in my heart and prayers. Please know that we are here for you - anytime of the day or night. Strength, Courage and HOPE for a Cure. Vicki Sam
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getting dizzy from roller coaster ride
The MO seems to be on the same page as the thoracic surgeon. We are going to get another scan in November and take it from there. She said if this is cancer in my lungs she will do nothing different. Meaning continue Arimidex. She said if this is cancer then this drug is keeping the nodules at bay. As for the new growth on…
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Looking for support
My mom was just diagnosed with breast cancer. This is very new for all of us considering there is no family history of breast cancer. I do not know what is going to happen. She is facing having to remove both breasts. She goes to the surgeon tomorrow to discuss her options. I am just looking for support from people who…
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So - how was your Holiday weekend?
Unfortunately ours started out with Hubby being really busy (he's a tow driver) BUT we had Sunday afternoon 'off' and then Monday morn we took Boss's boat to Sheridan Lake. Well - there were so many skiers and 'Ski-Doos' out that the the only thing we caught was a log that stole my new KastMatser. So we left and went to…
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Actonel
Anyone on Actonel ? and if so are you experiencing any side effects? With so many side effects I have from the Femara, I just don't think I'd be able to take any more side effects from the Actonel. I have read hundreds of reviews on the medication, and only 1 or 2 were good.
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^th BIG treatment down
I have finally gotten my 6th BIG treatment behind me!!! It has been rough but I'm on the recovering side now. I had an unexpected overnight stay in the hospital Friday night with a small blood clot in my lung. Now on Coumidin(sp) for 6 months. White counts have bottomed out so Neupogen again this week. BUT no more Taxotere…
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tomorrow
My oncologist appointment is tomorrow. Thanks for riding the pink bus. Prayers and kind thoughts welcome........also a margarita.........or two. xoxoxo Lynn
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Miss Renee
Are you feeling any better? Thinking about you. Deb
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dealing with and finding a support group for local recurrent breast cancer
I have been dealing alone with local recurrent breast cancer for 2 years without any group. In my area of Ct. there are no groups for this type of breast cancer and I was asked to leave the survivor group I was in. Devastating to me. I have tried for 2 years to get the local breast centers and The American Cancer Society…
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implants too small, superficial complaint
I know I am lucky, for I have survived one year after diagnosis, gotten thru reconstruction, after expanders, on both sides. Well, they have settled, gravity has pulled them down. I am thin, was an A cup, the surgeon had to remove alot of tissue, and there is next to nothing that remains. It is very bony. I am not pleased…
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How do you survive when people you love decide to leave you because you have cancer?
I'm not sure how to express this. I have several friends and family members who have said goodbye. Two freinds I've had for 30 plus years have recently said goodbye to our friendship. I'm very sad and wondering why. The only explanation I have come to understand is my cancer. Has anyone else had this experience?
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Expander complications ?
First time user, please bear with me. I wanted to see if anyone has had any complications from the expanders. I had a b/l mast July 10 for right side ca. My left side has healed well, beside all the fluid built up. My right side not so much. I still have a drain in after 7 weeks, about 4 weeks ago I noticed a red shiny…
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Healing Journeys
Anyone been to one of these? There's one in Sacramento Sept 8-9 and I'm torn. They're supposed to be really good, are free, but it's the whole weekend (you can attend one day only). Would like some feedeback before I commit. Suzanne
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Nipple tattoos, any advice?
In a few months, my new set will be ready for the tattoos. Not sure if I should educate myself on my options to possibly get them done outside of my healthcare plan. My surgeon says that my HMO has a woman who does it for free, but I am hesitant because I want them to be nice. I don't want them generic, but alittle spiffy.…
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Anyone go from implants to tram/diep flap?
Did you start out with implants and then have a tram flap or other using-your-own-tissue reconstruction? Why or what was the reason and are you ok with the results? What would you do different? (((Hugs)))
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Happy Dance for friend
She has had tough time for over a year, misc surgeries, chemo, radiation and chemo-but she just told me she is going back to work part time starting Thursday! so happy she is now well enough to give it a whirl.. Denise
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another game
4 words to make on going story When I was a _________________
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I am so freakin done
I haven't posted in a while. But to recap, I had immediate reconsruction after my bilaral. Neither implant wanted to stay. My body, I guess, had had enough abuse and it did not tolerate intruders. The first one came out in May. I was still on chemo, and the hole still has not closed. 2nd one in July, skin is messed up. I…
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Cancerversary! Yes or no?
Three years ago today I got the phone call and I've been fighting ever since. I've been on chemo or radiation all but 5 months in the last 3 years. I've undergone surgeries,and been put under 13 times. My question is, is it a cancerversary if you're still fighting or only if you're in remission? Regardless, it has been…