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"The secret world of health care pricing"
I heard this story on National Public Radio today. I thought it was interesting enough to share. http://www.marketplace.org/topics/life/health-care/secret-world-health-care-pricing
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New Flower in SF - open invitation
And we have arranged to meet in SF Sunday 6/17 at 6:30pm at the Moscone Center. Pleeease if anyone would like to join us you are most welcome to. I am coming from Palo Alto so can anyone nearby who wants a ride let me know. hugs to you all Mariam
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chest vs arm port
I am to get my port put in tomorrow(eeks).I have a choice and didn't know which is better? I think I'd prefer arm but some feel it's more apt to infection. HELP :)
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Tamoxifen Treatment and medically induced menopause
Hello I am a 7 year survivor and I am struggling with menopause symptom's that scare me. I am experiencing allot of anger forgetfulness and rage I am finding hard to control. I have been through therapy and counseling but I feel that they do not understand me like someone that has had the same experience as I... any advice?
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Again, so soon? A new record?
Hi all, I've received so much help when I was scared or needed questions answered that no one else knew but you warriors. I had a roller coaster ride last year. Mammograms, ultra sounds, don't need biopsy, biopsy, benign, lumpectomy, by that time the lump had grown to be 6 1/2 inches, (when cancer was finally found)…
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Nipple Saving Mastectomy- Are You a Good Candidate?
I am posting this because I realized that not every women out there realizes that just like there are different kinds of breast cancer there are also different kinds of mastectomies. I was diagnosed with DCIS in December. My surgeon told me my options were lumpectomy with radiation or mastectomy where they would save the…
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Skin & Nipple Sparing Double Mastectomy
Hi. I am 44 and having a skin and nipple sparing mastectomy next week for a diagnosis of DCIS that is too large to remove by lumpectomy. This type of procedure with implant reconstruction is supposed to produce a very natural looking breast post reconstruction, The surgeon will only do it if there are no cancer calls found…
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Who/what do I need after surgery in the way of help?
I do not know if I will need to have somebody in every day to help me get out of bed after surgery and help me get dressed. If I have reconstruction after my bilateral mastectormy, I will stay in the hospital overnight and maybe one more night. Did anybody go through this who lived alone and do everything all by…
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Robin Roberts..Good Morning America..
Have you heard about Robin Roberts? She had bc 5 years ago...I remember seeing her on the show, bald...a real trooper! She has developed what is called MSD...you can goggle it for an explanation of what exactly it is...but it was caused by her chemo...they never said what chemo cocktail she had....it is like…
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questions re:replacing tissue expanders with implants
Hi, I am having my tissue expanders replaced with implants on Thursday (3/18)YEAH!!! I just wanted to hear what it was like for some of you. My plastic surgeon says it's no biggie. Just wanted to hear it from someone who's been there. Also, he says I will need to wear a bra constantly for the first few weeks---any…
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Do not take benadryl if you are taking tamoxifen.
I saw a post about someone doing this to sleep. But it keeps the tamoxifen from working. You can google to find out more info. Just thought I would let you guys know. Thanks, Rhonda
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HER2/neu Positive ~ Newbie
I'm a newbie here . . . here is a short intro and a list of dates/events to date I'm 42 (soon to be 43) and mom to 2 and stepmom to 2 - all under the age of 12. Very active within our community, PTA and Girl Scout Volunteer and I enjoy working out. I have been diagnosed with HER2/neu Positive (ER/PgR negative). May 7th -…
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Cleaning for a Reason
This has probably been posted before but I didn't know about it until someone sent the information to me this week. Too late for me, but maybe some of you other new in treatment ladies can take advantage! Get that help cleaning! http://www.cleaningforareason.org/
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I took a wonderful vacation in Spain and thought of all of you! How are my beautiful ladies (and bro
My beautiful ladies and brothers! I don't spend that much time here on this forum anymore because I found the gang on facebook. But I want you all to know I think of you often and always keep you in my prayers. I went to Spain to see family and to get to know some parts of the country and loved it! I so much needed that. I…
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How much soy is too much???
I was dx with Stage 1 IDC, ER/PR+ ('strongly positive' on report). I am two years in to the 5 year Tamoxifen treatment. I've read that those dx with estrogen positive cancers should avoid soy products. While I do avoid the obvious, soy milk, edamame, soybean oil... there seems to be soy in every stinkin' thing at the store…
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I,ve posted an update to Who's had Taxotere/Cytoxan..3 year old post
My update is the last post to that question...Who's had Taxotere and Cytoxan 3 years ago... Hugs Nancy
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When is your anniversary?
When do you consider your anniversary to be? Is it a year from the date you were diagnosed or a year after the date you finished treatment? Happy Monday everyone! Sinai
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Lymph...? fluid buildup
Hi, so I had a double mastectomy on March 21 (about 2.5 months ago), all has gone well for the most part. I did have to have the build-up of fluid in my armpit (2 nodes removed) drained 3 times at follow-up appointments. I do stretches and have quite a bit of strength back in both arms with great range of motion. My…
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OT bad weekend
MY teen niece had to be cut OUT OF HER car on Sat...(she is ok went home yesterday) and my 7 yr old grandson got stitches in forehead the next day...then my good friends mom to ER yesterday also! Just venting...ahhhhh Denise Vacation in 11 days MUCH needed..
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Hospital update
I was in the hospital from Monday until last nite. They did a MRI last friday and found a tumor on my brain. The tumor is 2 inches and causing me some pressure which is causing a lot of nauseau. Hopefully, I am in a good place right now and they are doing everything they can to help me, I cannot express how wonderful my…
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Opinions needed. IV vs. Port
Hi all you lovely Warriors, I'll be embarking on treatment for my second bout of breast cancer within less than a year. I'm not looking forward to it at all and as of now am working on getting my arm raised high enough to have my PET scan. This gives me some time to do research here. I had a port last year and hated it…
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Children after breast cancer
I was wondering if anyone has gone onto have children after Breast Cancer? I had triple negative breast cancer. I finished up my last Chemo August 04, 2011. I had six weeks radiation after. So I have been fully done with everything since December 28, 2011. I saw a fertility specialist. About a week after that I got what I…
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Lots of thoughts lately
Hi girls! I'm having such an incredible trip, have met such incredible people, and have visited some pretty incredible places.. but for some reason I am having a hard time clearing my head. For starters, I know my Xeloda is not working. I don't need my doctor to tell me its not working. The evergrowing tumors sticking out…
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Today is BecMag69's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR BECCA HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Wishing you a day filled with love, laughter, and all that makes you smile! ♥ Cat
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Mammo results
I had my first mammogram post treatment this past Wednesday and it was normal! I was so nervous but I figured it would be OK since the treatments whole goal is to kill this nasty stuff but it sure was wonderful to get the call that it was clear! I have been having generalized breast soreness in the affected breast for a…
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OT - I am very sad tonight
I am feeling very sad tonight. One of my friends/co-workers lost her fiancee to liver cancer. This is the second time this has happened to her. She lost her husband 2 years ago to the same beast. And as if that is not enough to deal with another good friend of hers that was staying with her had a stroke. And all of this on…
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Saturday was CatOwners Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR DEBBIE HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! May all your dreams & wishes come true! *I'm so sorry I missed your birthday! Just got back from a vacation and having a hard time getting back into the swing of things! ♥ Cat
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Cancer Walk was Great!
Did the Heaven Can Wait walk this morning with my husband at my side. There was a good turnout. There was somewhere in the neighborhood of 3900 walker/runners. The reall great thing was that there were 430 Survivors! Yeah for all of us! I have posted a couple of pictures on my expression page if you would like to take a…
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Very recently diagnosed w/ Cancer - Scared and Mad!
Hello! I'll make this brief: I had a biopsy on May 24th on a swollen lymph node under my left arm. The diagnosis; Metastatic Breast Carcinoma. This is weird because they did mammograms and ultrasounds of both breasts just before the biopsy and didn't find anything there, just several under my arm, one that was 'huge'. My…
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Heaven Can Wait Breast Cancer Walk
I will be doing our local cancer walk on Sunday. Heaven Can Wait is a fund raiser for "Sara's Project" which provides help and support for breast cancer paitents. They were a help for me at the beginning of my journey and I feel that by doing this I am helping others who are just starting out. I will definitely be taking…