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CEA results
I had a bilateral Mastectomy in Apr of 2009. My CEA started at 4.9. It has risen each year and now is 8.6. Going for a petscan tomorrow. Iam a smoker and trying to quit. What does these numbers mean?
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Okay, So Now I'm Nervous--Has Anyone Had Minimal to No Side Effects From Arimidex?
I started Arimidex 20 days ago. I know it's in my best interest to take it. However, I absolutely Hate taking pharmaceuticals (scares me so much), so this whole breast cancer thing with chemo, steroids, etc., etc. has made me nuts. But, I've done everything my team has told me and taken all the proper meds. My onc. said…
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Made it through the pet scan barely.....
Today I went for my pet scan. The last week I have been a hot mess. I am pretty much straight on, but for about 2 weeks I have had trouble sleeping. I weaned off the methadone and Ativan. Could fall asleep, but it lasted less than an hour. Couldn't shut my mind down, with all the good news I have received not to…
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OT~~popcorn
A family friend showed me a frugal healthier way to make popcorn... Instead of buying microwave popcorn bags she makes her own. Take a brown paper bag (the old fashioned kind like you used to use for lunch). And two small handfuls of popcorn, no oil, and tape closed. Regular scotch tape works. Use the regular popcorn…
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On the mend
I'm 6 days post-op left mastectomy. I saw my surgeon yesterday because I was concerned over seeing little blister-like areas at my incision site. Goofy me--had to look at the thing really closely with my 5X magnifying mirror and saw them. Would never have seen them in the regular mirror. Anyway, the surgeon said all looks…
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♥ NED ♥ I am dancing with NED and I am so happy! Let's all happy dance!
That's right, NED! The mammo yesterday still showed the scar tissue but it was the same, with no change. This is such good news! Have I told you how much I hate these tests and scares? I do as I know all of you do too. You understand completely and get it. Thank you for your prayers and good wishes as they worked! Well, I…
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Have to share more GREAT NEWS!
Saw my MO today before chemo..long chat with him...went over everything....then he said words I never thought I'd hear being stage IV.... He told me i was in REMISSION!!!!!! I said "are you saying I am in remission?" he replied, " yes, I'm saying you're in remission".... I was speechless, thought I'd fall off the exam…
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Drive-Thru Mastectomy went well
Arrive at 1:30, Surgery at 4:30, Home at 7! Yes, I'm calling it my "drive-thru mastectomy"! Everything went very well. Came home with a dressing, the dang drain, and an On-Q. Anyone heard of this? I hadn't. Its a small tube inserted right into the surgical area, connected to a big ball in its own carrying case. This…
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Finally got the courage to look at my mastectomy site yesterday--oh boy!
I know way too many of you have been where I am, and I'm really not whining, just telling you how I felt and if anyone shared these types of thoughts. The only word that came to my mind was "horrific." My left chest is not only flat, but looks likes it's been excavated. The scar looks huge, mean and ugly. There is a little…
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new dcis diagnosis
hi im sara im 32 years old and decided to have radical double mastectomy due to family history of breast cancer and several other health risks upon getting back the pathology reports i found out i had dcis in the left breast i understand that now i am basically cured because i got diagnosis after the removal of all my…
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Joke of the Day .. Things MOM Would 'never say'
Things Mom Would Never Say "How on earth can you see the TV sitting so far back?" "Yeah, I used to skip school a lot, too" "Just leave all the lights on ... it makes the house look more cheery" "Let me smell that shirt -- Yeah, it's good for another week" "Go ahead and keep that stray dog, honey. I'll be glad to feed and…
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Weight gain
Holy cow! I am a cow! My cute 145 pound precancerous body to a year later 173 pound body and rising! I thought you were suppose to lose weight when you got cancer not swell up like a puffer fish!? Anyone have this experience and what did you do about if. I really don't think a diet is the answer for me right now and…
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hola!
My brother recommended I would possibly like this website. He used to be entirely right. This publish actually made my day. You can not consider just how a lot time I had spent for this info! Thanks!
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Dr. switching me from femara to aromasin?
I've been on famera for a year this month and I complained about the joint pain in my wrest and he said to stay on it in the past well today i go see him for blood work and he ask was i having a lot of pain in the wrest and i said yes and he switched it to aromasin im not sure on what to think about that,don't both meds do…
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I've been Tatt'd .... 3 years, plus 3 days since hearing those dreaded words that would changed m
I've successfully had my official 'last' procedure/surgery since starting my breast cancer journey on August 14, 2009. After 18 consecutive weeks of chemo Taxotere/then taxol, carboplatin and herception (which continued for 1 year), 8 major surgeries in 13 months, 1 staph infection, along with the loss of my medical…
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Does the fear go away.
Hello everyone. Well this is my first post. I consider myself to be a newbe to all of this. I was diagnosed on July 11, 2011. I have stage one with her +. I did my six weeks of radiation and I did six months of Herceptin. I was suppose to do a year but my body couldn't take any more. My oncologist told me it was becoming…
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Has anyone had ovarian ablation and switched from Tamoxifen to an AI???
I have my 6 mo Onc appointment today, and I'm really wanting to get off of Tamoxifen after two years. I'm having a hard time with it, and I'd like to try an AI. My onc had said before that he could give me a shot to stop my ovaries from producing estrogen, and I could try the AI before I have a hysterectomy and find out…
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Today is DenBraLou's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR DBL HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Wishing you Health, Happiness, and Love throughout the year! ♥ Cat
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6th chemo tomorrow
I have to face the dragon again tomorrow and I am afraid. 3 treatments left of Taxotere. It went right to my kidneys last time, but they said it wouldn't this time...probably. I have 3 tumors in my left breast they are trying to shrink in order to decide if I should have a lumpectomy or mastectomy. Tumors are shrinking,…
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Mastectomy girls--I have a couple of questions
I'm a week and 2 days post-op. The first few days went really well as far as pain was concerned because I was pretty much totally numb in the breast area, ribs on that side and around toward the back. However, now the numbness is wearing off and I have to say--I had quite a bit of pain yesterday and today. My ribs below my…
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New to board
Hello all, was looking for a support network online and was pleased to see this webpage. Was diagnosed in early July with Breast cancer and having a double masectomy later this week. Just looking for help in answering questions during my recovery and reconstruction phase. Looking forward to talking with all of you. Lisa
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The power of prayer!
Last Sunday, there was a repeat of a 1994 Oprah show. The topic was an interview with Dr. Larry Dossey. He wrote "Healing Words". As part of his study, they had two petry dishes with bacteria. One was prayed over and one was not. In the one that was prayed over, the bacteria grew much faster. He also studied 200 heart…
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Breast reconstruction...
Just wondering how many of you have had breast reconstruction and what sort and what was the experience like for you. If you've had it done, are you pleased or not ?? For the first year after my mastectomy I wasn't going to have it, but last March I heard of an 80 yr old lady who had one when she was in her 70s and she was…
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Today is Third_Generation's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR BRENDA HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Hope your birthday is just the beginning of a year full of happiness! ♥ Cat
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Starting Taxotere/Cytoxan in August 2012
Hey. I'm new to the site, and beginning Taxotere/Cytoxan on July 31 - first of four rounds, 3 weeks apart. I am interested in your experiences, loving suggestions, prayer. Thanks. 1.3 IDC, triple negative, .8 micrometastases in sentinel, bi-lateral mastectomy, 5/7/2012.
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Tamoxifin with double mastectomy?
I had a left side mastectomy in January and just finished 16 rounds of chemo. I had two tumors that were estrogen positive, so my onc wants me to take Tamoxifin for 5 years. I will be having the right side removed in October. I'm wondering about the need for the Tamoxifin with both sides removed. What I have read about the…
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Has anyone had the TRAM done at Scott n white
I am having reconstruction surgery on the 30th I have chose the TRAM. can anyone tell me anything
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It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!!!! Are you ready for some FOOTBALL?
Yes, Vicki Sam the former Mrs. Peyton Manning is getting her groove back -- enjoying all preseason games (Thank You Direct TV for my NFL Ticket)... I arrived home from vacation several days ago, and found that I had 12 preseason games awaiting the click of my remote control .. oh, the JOY and Happiness I felt! I do get…
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Today is LifeWhatATrip's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR LWT HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Wishing you all the best on your special day & throughout the year! ♥ Cat
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smalldoggroomer Update (Another update 8/12/12 & 8/13/12)
Hi everyone, Kay asked me to pass this information on to everyone: "As you may know I just found that it is probable that I have Mets to my lungs. I most likely will be getting my port back in tomorrow. I hope I can start treatment then to, If not Tues. I will have all the answers tomorrow. Just trying to stay strong and…