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Cancer Nutrition
Has anyone done any reading on cancer nutrition? Seem keeping blood sugar down would help a lot. http://escapetheherdblog.blogspot.com/2012/06/cancer-minus-glucose-equals-dead-cancer.html http://escapetheherdblog.blogspot.com/2011/09/cancer-post.html
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good happenings
Any good, happy or exciting news to share? Denise
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Happy, happy news
My first grandchild, Lincoln Max, was born today at 7 lbs. 13 oz. and 19" long. Both mom and baby are doing very well. We spent the morning at the hospital taking movies, photos, oowing, awwing and cuddling. One of the coolest sights is seeing my son--being a dad. I'm totally in love all over again. Hugs, Renee
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I couldn't decide how to start this thread...
So I'm just gonna be blunt. Brain MRI at 8 this morning. Call from my onc this afternoon. There are 4 areas that are brain mets. They are all small, 5mm or less. I'll be starting whole brain rads ASAP. The appointment with the Rads Onc is Wed am. Onc wants me to start decadron today, he thinks it will reduce any swelling…
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Miagraines with Arimdex
Is there anyone on the network, that is taking Arimdex, I have been taking it for 3 months, and in May I had a miagraine and a few headache, I was a person who never had headache, and yesterday I had two miagraines one at work, and later one at home, the one at home was terrible,I phone both my primary doctor, and my…
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Really just so disappointed
My implant became contaminated some weeks ago. What happened is that there was a rough patch of skin that began to leak clear fluid, effectively it was called a seroma. My PS insisted it was contaminated although the culture came back that it wasn't infected. So, it was exchanged for a new implant. All was well and the…
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My Sister's Results/Update
I was called a couple houra ago. She has Breast Cancer in both breasts.Upsetting but she's acting strong.The breakdown will be when she's alone.I know I had sometime to be upset and think about this. I thought the results would be before the week end but she was told probably she would'nt hear till Monday.Her breast…
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Hershey Meeting
Hi girls, Hershey is getting close. Friday, September 28 - Sunday, September 30. Join us for all or part of the weekend. Friday dinner, Saturday chocolate spa, or Saturday dinner. Let me know if you need more information and I will send it to you. Hugs & Hershey kisses, Jean
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Too chemo or not to chemo
Morning all... I don't know what to do... I have a grade one and a grade two estrogen positive her neg with a ki67 of 20... 7 weeks ago I had my mx with reconstruction. My onco said chemo would be worth it with around a 14% gain!!! Until they add Into the factor the I had a rear tumor not related to my breast removed from…
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New Flower
Did I miss your biopsy results? I know there was a possibility it was Her2+. I'm still waiting on those results myself but the lung biopsy was positive for cancer. I'm glad you have already begun treatment. Hopefully I will be getting a port this week and can begin chemo next week. I see my onc tomorrow to discuss a "game…
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Weird Question-But What Clothes to Wear To Port Surgery?
I'm having my port put in on Tuesday and they say I won't be able to raise or straighten my arms for a month. So, would button up shirts be best to wear? If so I will need to buy some as nearly all mine are pull overs. What about wearing a bra- will that be painful? What is your advice? Thanks for answering silly questions!
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getting a wig
Hi all. I will be starting my chemotherapy in a couple of weeks and I will be losing my hair. People have suggested that I look into getting a wig made. Does anyone have any information about places that make wigs?
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Blood Pressure Cuffs - FYI - Important - There are 2 Sizes
Found out yesterday when my blood pressure was taken that there are two different size cuffs. Because my arms are larger, the nurse put the larger cuff on my arm. My blood pressure was 116/78. I told her that was the lowest reading for the past few years. She then told me that if you have a larger arm and a normal sized…
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Please share your favorite quote or your personal "mantra"
My "mantra"... Life is about what is. It is not about what if? or why me? It is about what surrounds me in this moment. From Chenheart..."we do what we have to do, so we can do what we want to."
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Another Huffington Post pick-up! People dont die from BC or Prostate cancer any more!
If you read this link, Chris Collins in an interview stated that people don't die from Breast Cancer or Prostate cancer any more! Apparently he says what he wants and does not feel it necessary to check facts. This is about as good as the billboard ads that line I-15 through the Salt Lake City area stating that Breast…
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Chest Pains
I think I saw a passing mention of this on another thread, but now I can't find it again. Has anybody else ever gotten chest pains while on radiation treatments? I don't mean chest pains as in a heart attack, but more like muscle cramps. I've had this for a few minutes several times in the last week or so. I only have one…
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Dating after cancer...
So I am almost 3 months post chemo and tomorrow is my last radiation treatment (woohhoooo!). I have been on one date with a man that I really like and have not yet told him about my cancer experience. My hair is about 1/2 an inch long and I am still wearing my wig. He didn't seem to notice that I was wearing a wig. I am so…
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A little something extra for the 4th of July
In addition to the usual things we celebrate on Independence Day, I also celebrated independence from hats/scarves/wigs. July 4 was the first time I went out in public without a head covering since I had it shaved back last December. Feels great to have hair again (albeit very short still)!
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Still a little confused about Pet Scans.......
As I read so many of you posting about your Pet Scans, I can't help but wonder why I've never had one?? I mean, I know I go to one of the top hospitals but why do some doctors order them and some don't. Does anyone have a good answer for me because I really need to know. I don't want to ask my doctor because if I haven't…
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brain MRI today - no sign of cancer
Big relief. I had really gotten myself worked up over mets. No brain mets however I have chronic ischemia disease (dead cells/lack of oxygen to brain) which is localised. The follow ups will be scheduled next week. Also have a sinus infection with a cyst in one of the nasal passages. Wow! This explains the rapid decline in…
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Your prayers are starting to work
Hi wonderful ladies! I can't even begin to tell you how thankful I am for your kind words, support, and most of all PRAYERS! A few months ago I was told that my cancer had become terminal. Its hard for me to put into words just how devastated I was. At 21 years old, this is not how I pictured my life to look like, but I am…
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Unsupportive husband
Hi, I was diagnosed with breast cancer 3 weeks ago. I have always been having problems with my husband, he is an unemotional jerk. The only credit I can give him is that he has financially been supporting me since 1997. But I cannot get this **** to open up to me and reveal his true feelings. He is extremely protective of…
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Occupational therapy and lymphatic massage
Has anybody had occupational rehab during or after treatment? My RO referred me because I am a high risk for lymphedema and for some lingering side effects (fluid pockets, peripheral neuropathy). I don't have lymphedema, so this is more of a preventive thing. The plan is to see the therapist 2X/week for a month or so for…
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Tamoxifen.....devil or healer?? I need advice...
Hi everyone, I haven't been on in quite a while....returned to work and I'm exhausted all the time. July 21 I will be one year without the deadly boob that was trying to kill me. Here's my problem, and I know that a lot of you have gone through it...so advice please? I've been on Tamoxifen for 10 months. My oncotype DX…
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Anybody got nuropathy
I finished 18 rounds of chemo a year ago and am still having problems with nueropathy. I finaaly had to make the oncologist address the issue since before she would always blow me off saying it would go away. She has put me on gabapentin but I don't think it is really helping. Has anybody found a med or suppliment that…
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Being a clutz makes life interesting!
Hi everyone. I know its been a little while since my last update. I was just getting myself all excited about going back to work this month. Well last week i was getting my groceries out of the trunk of my car and i fell...i fell into my trunk...lol I bent my knee sideways...i found out they dont bend that way...so yes it…
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Has anyone ever had a DNA test to see if you can take a certain chemo?
A friend of ours oncologist had him take a DNA test to see if he could have the chemo Erbitux. His onco said it was to see if it was compatible for him. I've never heard of this and just wondered if any sister here had one before. Thanks! Leeza
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pain after reconstruction
hiya, i was just wondering if anyone out there might know anything about this. i had the recontruction done about 2 1/2 years ago and since then everytime i take a deep breath i have so much pain on the right side. no one knows why it's hurting and the dr.s do not think it's a big deal. anyone have any thoughts on this…
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Nipple Tattoo's
Did you have your plastic surgeons office do them or seek out the professionalism of a tattoo artist?
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TRAM HERNIA
I chose the Tram Flap procedure for my surgery since I would get a tummy tuck with the deal. My tummy was flat for about two weeks. Then I herniated on that one side, and it is huge. I can tell where the muscle is fine on one side and gone on the other. I am probably among the few though. I was probably too fat to begin…