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Support
We've had some folks here lately who are not getting the support that they should for various reasons. I just wanted to chime in and say that my husband is *very* supportive. He has made it quite clear that I am not my breasts and he loves me with or without them. Do we fight--oh yes! This has been a huge stressor and we…
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Hematomas
I had a double mastectomy with nipple saving plastic surgery on Tuesday the 19th of June. I am home with the bags hanging and although fluids are running in, I am a little worried about breast firmness in left breast as I had to have a second surgery that day to have a large hematoma removed at 11;30 pm in that breast. The…
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Lets cut out the argumentive jargon on here,
In the last week, the jabs, lack of respect for one another, and plain old arguing has gotten out of hand. It is causing riff's and almost forcing people to take sides. If you don't agree with someone, there are ways of expressing your opinion without the rude comments. It is not in anyone's place to force their views on…
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JOKE of the Day -- Monday
.. for all you animal lovers out there (like me) Liver and cheese.... Three handsome male dogs are walking down the street when they see a beautiful, enticing, female poodle. The three male dogs fall all over themselves in an effort to be the one to reach her first, but end up arriving in front of her at the same time.…
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reported as I put spam
says to contact admin...not sure how to do it..or what I posted that comes up as spam Denise aka disneyfan2008
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Testosterone to counteract anti estrogen meds?
Hi, I have heard that taking testosterone can help with the side effects of anti estrogen meds? I took arimidex for four months and it was awful!! Now I am taking fareston because I didn't qualify for tamoxifen. It's been almost a month and I am already starting to feel extra bone and joint pain.... I am so discouraged. I…
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Permanent Hair Loss from Radiation Treatment
I thought I would just start a new thread for you Pammy. That way your question will be seen and answered by more. My hair loss is permanent, from what I understand, under my arm from the radiation. The rad treatments were given to my underarm to kill any stray cancer cells that might still be there. My nodes were clean. I…
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Recovery from anesthesia - worse after chemo, or am I just getting old(er)?
Wondering if anyone else has experience with this? For several years well before cancer, I had to have quite a few oral surgery procedures, all under IV sedation. I always bounced back easily from the anesthesia -- by late afternoon, I was always awake and feeling fine. The last time was 3 years ago, just before I started…
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Mouth Sores
Hi... I'm new to the site and was wondering if anyone has suggestions for mouth sores?
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July 21, 2012 (Sat.) - Get Together My House
It's one week away for a get together at my house in Park Ridge, IL (Chicago). I'm cooking. I am an expensive, high quality, from scratch cook who wants to host a luncheon for you at my house so we can leisurely visit with one another. I posted here and on FB but got more responses from the sisters on FB. Unfortunately, it…
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My new "Babies"...
Some of you may remember last November I said goodbye to my smooth red dachshund "tootsie"~ and how hard that was for me. My heart has ached with a loneliness ever since. My kids pooled their $$ together for Mothers Day and surprised me, so I could go pick out a new companion! I was so surprised. I had selected a breeder…
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Stage 4 breast cancer with bone mets
Is anyone out there going through stage 4 breast cancer? Really want to talk to someone who is dealing with the same thing that I am. I'm 35 and I have battled this before when I was 25.
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My Sister and Me
Hello everyone!!! I have been reading from this board for a while now and have learned some very great and encouraging information!! We are from a small town in the center of Texas called Brady and I am the caretaker and medical and business POA for my 39 year old sister who was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer with…
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BC-Lumpectomy-Breast Reduction-Radiation
Hi all, what a great place this is. I have not seen much talk on this. When I was diagnosed my surgeon was amazed at my breast size and suggested me talking to a plastic surgeon. She thought in the long run it would be better all around. I had the breast reduction about 10 days after lumpectomy and had to wait a good 5…
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It's that time
I'm at the office for mammogram and ultrasound. Wish me luck. Thanks
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Pain in my heels--especially when I put weight on them--anyone?
I have an appointment with my med. onc. for another treatment of Faslodex/Zometa, and I'll ask her, but I was wondering if anyone else had this problem. It started rather gradually a couple of months ago, and at first I thought-okay arthritis pain. But now I'm wondering if this could be the start of neuropathy from the…
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4 word story
The object of this game is to add 4 words to what has been written to create a story. Hot - fires raging what
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19 months
I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer on the day before Thanksgiving in 2010. On Jan 3, 2011 I had a bilateral mastectomy followed by chemo and radiation. In June of 2011 I had a double tram flap reconstruction. I can barely look at myself in the shower. My husband of 28 years hasn't seen them. They aren't even, and the…
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Early stage DICS, Grade II
I am 59, and underwent Lumpectomy on May 30 2012. The lump size 2.5 X 2 X 1.8 cm. (1" X 0.8" X 0.7"). Infiltrating Duct Carcinoma Grade II Frozen Section Remains: All Margins Clear Necrosis - not Identified Axillary Lymph nodes isolated: Level I & II - 15, Level III - 5 - all Free pSTAGE: pT2N0 Estrogen Receptor: ER +ve…
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In LA 7/28 - would love to meet the LA gals
Hi, I will be in LA 7/28 - 8/1 and if anyone is interested in getting together 7/28 at sometime early evening onwards I would love to meet as many of you LA gals as possible. I am driving down for northern Cal. Sat 7/28 and should be there mid to late afternoon ( 2 -4pm) spending the night in Long Beach. Saturday would be…
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How long does fatigue last
I had my last Chemo in April. I had my bi lateral in May. I have no cancer at this time. How long does fatigue last? I know this is one of those, it varies from person to person question, but I am curious how long some of you felt fatigued ? Thanks! Sandy
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Tissue expanders
I had my first expander fill on Tuesday. This morning I noticed the right breast had a lot of bruising color, a yellowish-green,and it is a little tender around the area where the injection was done. When I had my fill, she put 4 ounces in the left breast and 2 ounces in the right. No redness or fever. I'll have a fill…
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Friday .. JOKE of the Day
.. give them an inch concept Changed HR policies Casual Fridays: Week 1 - Memo No. 1 Effective this week, the company is adopting Fridays as Casual Day. Employees are free to dress in the casual attire of their choice. Week 3 - Memo No. 2 Spandex and leather micro-miniskirts are not appropriate attire for Casual Day.…
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Reconstruction after radiation
Hi all. I had a bilateral mastectomy with chemo and rads on one side following. Sometimes I think I would like reconstruction, but I wonder how successful people have been with both sides looking the same. Were there problems reconstructing the radiated side? Thanks, Lynn xoxoxox
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Hey, Phoenix area girls--let's get the party started!
I know there are several of us on this board. Let's all plan to try to meet for lunch/dinner/happy hour one of these days at a place as centrally located as possible. Please pm me and give me your email addresses and I will contact everyone and try to set up a date soon. I have met several on the board already and it…
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Update - Colonoscopy, Pulmonary Dr., Etc.. AND HELLO PINKS!
Hi sweet ladies! I wanted to give you an update about how I'm doing. I saw my Onco a few weeks ago, and everything went well (AMEN to that). I've been having a dry cough for a while, which has now gotten better, but my Onco still wants me to see a pulmonary specialist at sloan. I will see this Dr. this coming Friday. My…
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Megace instead of Tamoxafin?
Hi everyone! After my last treatment in Oct. 2011, my previous onco wrote me an rx for Tamoxafin. I didn't fill the rx because I started seeing a different oncologist. I'm ER+ at 99%, PR+ at 70%, and HER2 negative. My new onco put me on Megace (Megestrol Acetate) stating "this will get rid of your hot flashes". I'm in…
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OT - anyone coming to The Rally? (Sturgis, SD)
The Rally (Sturgis Motorcycle Rally) starts Aug 3. Anyone coming? It's quite an 'adventure' and there are other areas that are more 'open' than Sturgis is today. I live about 30 miles from Sturgis. So anybody coming or have been to the Rally? Winyan - The Power Within Susan
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Breast Cancer’s Hormone Receptor and HER2 Status Can Change After Diagnosis
I just read this today: http://www.breastcancer.org/symptoms/new_research/20120620.jsp Has anyone had this happen? Angie
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Ginseng? for fatigue
There was an article in the Cleveland Plain Dealer 6/26/12: "Ginseng boosts energy in cancer patients" that said the extracts seem to help combat cancer-related fatigue, one of the most common side effects of chemotherapy, and other treatments. The Mayo Clinic did a blind study in 2010 with 290 cancer patients and more…