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Fluid Build Up
I am in my 4th month of bilateral Mastectomy, My problem is I have had fluid build up in my Breasts. I have them drain 4 times and the pumps inserted 3 times any one out there having fluid build up. I had to stop taking Radiation 3 times because of it. I don't know what to do. Can anyone help me.
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lost mom almost 3 months ago
Hi. My name is Marissa. I am 21 years old. I lost my mother to stage 4 breast cancer on april 2, 2012. I am finally coming around to grieving. It is hitting me now and I am freaking out. When the busy work day is done and my boyfriend is not around to preoccupy me,the reality of my mothers loss sets in. I look around the…
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Taking A Count: (of pain)
Do you have pain in your hip, wrist, or arm? Which side? Do you have pain elsewhere? Did you have chemo or rads, or both or none? Does medication take away your pain? --- I have a lot of pain deep in my right hip and some pain in my right wrist, but only when I twist it like when removing a bottlecap. I had a masectomy on…
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LAST CHEMO
So, this morning was my last chemo treatment. No fan fair from my husband or my girls... nada. I headed to the hospital for my blood draw and chemo. Only to find out my ANC dumped from 1.5 down to .9. Quite a shock since my counts had been climbing up each chemo. I asked if it was the Effexor that may have tanked it, since…
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mets to lymph nodes?
Looking to see if anyone has any thoughts or experience with this? My original nodes were clear (3) with my lumpectomy ! But I recently had my first pet scan! The report shows 2 swollen lymph nodes! One in neck and other in pelvis! Now waiting on doctors to decide what type of biopsy should be done! My least favorite word…
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Little bump in the road, I guess?
I had a CT scan in March which showed a 7mm nodule in my right lung so the CT scan was repeated this past Monday. I got the results today and the nodule has increased to 13mm. I will get a PET scan and biopsy sometime between now and my next onc appt. in two weeks. So far I am remarkably calm and, well, maybe it will turn…
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3rd chemo on Friday...this is getting harder to do!
I thought I would get through this just like the 1st chemo. As the next date approaches I am getting more and more depressed and irritated. Just don't want to lay down and let the stinkin' truck roll over me again! So tired all of the time, and friends and family want me to participate in visits I just can't do it! People…
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Finished chemo today and other news !!
My husband,Larry, who was diagnosed last June with Stage IV Esophageal Cancer, had a CT scan Friday and the report we got yesterday afternoon was great! "Dramatically improved" He'll have a PET scan in Sept and a chemo break til at least then. (All of our treatment info is in the About Me part.) I'm done with chemo for…
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Praying for TexasGirl
and hoping to hear how she is doing .... SOOOOOOOOOOON ... Dawne....I pray for you and think of you often. Please let us know how things are going. You are loved. Mary
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Today is Double Whammy's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Besk Wishes for a great day - filled with lots of fun and wonderful surprises! much love, -Jenny
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Today is Chenheart's Anniversary!
Happy, Happy, Happy Anniversary Chenheart & Reggie! Best Wishes for today and many more! -Jenny
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Detailes of Chicago Trip
I'm sorry that I have to disapoint all you ladies about my trip to Chicago. The only exciting things I got to do was to roll June's mother(in a wheel chire)in and out of the house for 4 1/2 weeks. The rest of the time I just watched T.V. We did get to go shopping once at Guernee Mills,Guernee and once at the big Wal-Mart…
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I AM BACK !
I am finally back from Chicago and able to get onto the Cancer Survivors Network! I am truely sorry that I could not get in touch with any "Pinks" in that area over the last month, but being without a computer was really tough and we left in such a hurry that I didn't have time to make any plans. Will write more tomorrow,…
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hello friends
hello friends, im ana and i just had bilateral mastectomy last june7, 2012. im still in recovering process and i think its not easy. can anyone share with me their own experiences.thank you.
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Happy Father's Day -- Robert!! and any other Brothers in PINK --
Hopes, and Wishes for a delightful day for you. Enjoy your special day, dear Friend. Vicki Sam
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Lymph node
Hi Everyone, I am posting this message on behalf of my wife as I love her a lot and am a bit concerned. It has been 2 months or so that my wife has been dealing with some sort of swelling under her left armpit...I found out about it just 3 weeks ago. Athough so far it seems just like a swelling and a bit tender to the…
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Lymphedema garments - Day - Night - What do you have?
Just wondering - for those who deal with lymphedema - how many have both day and night garments? There is a big difference between them and how they work. I have day sleeves and gloves and a night sleeve with over sleeve. Susan
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Anyone heard from...Michael026
This child posted last weekend with concern about mothers mammogram and was to get results on Tuesday the 19th, just hoping all went well.
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Hair biopsy results in
And there is still no definitive answer. I do have some hair follicles - we knew that. Afterall, I do have some hair. What they saw under the microscope are some follicles in the telogen (resting) phase as well as in the anagen (growing) phase. Just not very many of them. The dermatologist said my biopsy results are…
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Zometa for osteopenia
My Oncologist is recommending that I have twice a year Zometa infusions for osteopenia. Anyone had Zometa? Have you had many side effects? Heard good things/bad things about it? Thanks!
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Hodgkins first now Breast Cancer
Hi All - I'm new at this site but glad I found it! I had HL 30 years ago (at 35) and just diagnosed with breast cancer. Due to the "mega dose radiation" rec'd then, I am not able to get any more RT. My dr called me and said that my only option would be a bilateral mast. Naturally I'm worried, but fine with what has to be…
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Needed--prayers, positive energy and let's get that Pink Bus fired up!
Tomorrow I have my PET scan after 5 months of Faslodex injections and Zometa infusions for newly diagnosed bone mets. I'm not gonna lie--I've got the jitters. Good scenario--stable. Great scenario--diminished bone mets. This treatment is very tolerable and my med. onc. said that if it works, I would be able to be on it for…
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Today is Enamei's Anniversary!
Happy Anniversary! Celebrate Big! ...and wishing you many more! -Jenny
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Camul/Carol's new picture
Are these your sons?
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Kari, how are you feeling? Anyone heard from Kari?
Hi Kari -- I don't come here as often as before, but I periodically check up on everyone. Just wondering how you're doing. Please let us know when you can. <3
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Breast Lump
After removing the Cysts in her breast, after 2 months her nipple start to wound, then until now the wound is not healing, and she take a mammogram and will see the result on Tuesday. if there are survivors in this situation, please help me, I BEG YOU. HELP ME PLEASE. I'm just a kid that wants to live longer with my…
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Any suggestions on how I can prepare for a double mastectomy?
I am a 41 y/o female. On 5/10/12, I am scheduled to have a bilateral double mastectomy with no reconstruction. I am starting to get a little nervous about this surgery. If anyone out there has had a double mastectomy and is willing to share their experience with me, I would greatly appreciate it. Do you have any…
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Laurissa's fight is over
Laurissa Passed away Saturday at 4:53pm.with friends and family close by.She struggled hard the last few hours of life, but now a can take comfort in knowing my sweet angel Connie Jean is on a new journey with her Lord and Savior. I'm sure He has prepaired a welcome home party for her, with family and all who went before…
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Dr. Susan Love
I just received an email forwarded from a friend who is involved in the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation. Dr. Love just sent a message to the members that she has leukemia and will be undergoing treatments for the next several months. I want to use a whole bunch of four letter words but can't post them here. Suzanne
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My 1st Chemo !
Good Morning Pink Sisters: I had my 1st chemo session on Friday, June 8th and it went well. I know it was the prayers & positive thoughts from you all that got me through it. The staff was excellent and I met the rest of the chemo support staff (nutritionist,social worker, chaplin, ACS patient rep.). My chemo nurse Jo-Ann…