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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…
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Didn't have to make the decision....
My doctor made it for me. Today I had my appointment with him. I was scheduled for chemo, Herceptin, Decadron and Xgeva. I had my vitals done, was accessed, my nurse started the Herceptin. Then I went in the examining room to wait for the doctor. He came in and asked me how the week went. I told him I had the low-grade…
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Lattissimus Dorsi Surgery
I would like to hear about anyone's experiences with this surgery. I had reconstruction immediately after surgery, but ultimately both implants had to be removed. On my right side, I developed a staph infection, and still have an open wound, even though the implant was removed back in May. Being on chemo from the get go…
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State Laws Relating to Breast Cancer
I came across this informative file all about state laws relating to breast cancer and thought it might be useful or at least an interesting read! Oh and it's authored by the CDC (Center for Disease Control) =) However, it is a pdf file: http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/breast/pdf/BCLaws.pdf Apparently this is as updated as the…
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Breast cancer...or any illness...and finances
One thing I'm very grateful for about living in Australia...one of a billion reasons I'm grateful for being Australian :-) Is...everything medical here is.. F R E E ... if you're a pensioner. If you don't work and live on a Government pension, or are a senior, like I am, you can choose to have private health cover, or to…
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Need to gain weight..any good tips?
Hi Pink Sisters..... I have lost over 30 pounds now and can't afford to lose any more! This started in March....shortly after I finished 10 brain rads and started Avastin+ Carboplatin...I had thrush on and off for almost 3 months...and my taste buds aren't what they should be nor is my sense of smell...going to talk to my…
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Kidney transplant was a success!
My son and I had our surgery on Wednesday. Everything went better than expected. Going home tomorrow. Thanks for all your support and a special thanks to Sue for her posting about giving blood. So happy! Rosesnn
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How long do bc survivors stay on this site and why do they stay on past their treatment?
I thought it would be interesting to see some of the answers to that question, or, maybe it won't be. LOL I see bc survivors going thru treatment now, some are just starting, some like me have just finished rads, and, some have been out of treatment for years. I just wondered what everyone sees here in their own words.…
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New Flower... How are you doing?
Let us know how you are doing. You have been on my mind. I know you have been busy with life, but please drop a line and let us know how you are doing. I hear you received a little something in the mail as well. Those Pink Angels are truly ambassadors of good will. Big hugs to you Dear One. Love, Ines