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Overwhelmed
I need some help on using this site. I just signed up and am unfamiliar with chat rooms and blogs and discussion boards. I was recently diagnosed and have 1 chemo treatment under my belt. My friend sent me an invite and here I am. I would love to have friends here!
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Radiation after reconstruction
I would really like to hear about anyone's experience with radiation after reconstruction and chemo. I've been told of very serious side effects that would reqire additional surgeries to correct. The radiologist gives me odds of there being problems in 1 out of three cases;that doesn't sound too good since I seem to get…
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Florida
Hello Beautiful ladies As always I have you all in my prayers... I would love to meet all of you if possible (which I know it’s not since we are live all over the U.S.). So I was thinking maybe the pinks ladies in FL can meet up and get together... Debi and I have discussed this a few times but with our busy schedule it…
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Luminaria to Honor CSN "Kindred Spirits"
I am attending my third Relay for Life tomorrow. Just as I have done for the past 2 years I will again honor all of the "Kindred Spirits" on the CSN. The first two years I carried all of the names that I could remember in my pocket as I walked the Survivor's Lap. This year I will light a Luminaria to honor all of the…
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Diagnosed Nov 2009
Here I am 2years 7 months since diagnosed with stage 3 Triple negative ductal cancer, dang can't remember the term, but not in situ. (Still have a little chemo brain!LOL) I went thru 4 rounds of Docetaxel, Capecitabine and bevacizumab. The 4 rounds of AC with bevacizumab. Then a double mastecomy. Then 5 rounds again of the…
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hair loss and herceptin
How long after chemo is done will hair start growing back, shaved my head last week because it was getting way to thin. Don't really mind the bald look since I have some cute hats but curious as to how long after chemo is done and I go to just herceptin that my hair will start growing again. Only two more chemo treatments,…
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NEW FLOWER SURPSISEE ME!
I went to my mail box to find a small package from our New Flower. She and I both have lymphedema and she sent me a wonderful decorative sleeve to wear over my arm when it is wrapped or over my pressure sleeve to make it more decorative. I LOVE IT... I have posted a photo of it on the expressions gallery, THANK YOU New…
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OT - Solar Ecllipse 5/20/12
In the W/SW USA this late afternoon/early evening there is a solar eclipse today. The area of totality crosses the OR/CA border and moves SE toward TX. The last I say on TWC said most areas will have cooperative weather for viewing it. BE SURE YOU DO NOT DIRECTLY AT THE ECLIPSE unless you have a welding helmet/glasses.…
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Lymphedema Risk and Acupuncture?
Hi There, I'm scheduled for a lumpectomy and sentinel node removal on Thursday. My husband is an acupuncturist and wants to acupuncture me after my surgery and while I'm receiving radiation therapy. I'm a bit freaked out about the potential of getting lymphedema after my node removal. Does anyone know if there is a risk to…
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I hate the term "cancer survivor!"
Hi - I'm new here; dxed with Stage 2 breast cancer 2 1/2 years ago. Pretty easy ride. I hate the term "cancer survivor" and would like to start using another term. Cancer fighter; Cancer soldier; Cancer winner; Cancer victor; Cancer winner; Cancer standout - something - anything but survivor. What do you all think?
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Has anyone gone to the Block Center for Integrative Cancer Treatment in Illinois?
Do you feel you were helped there in any way? All replies welcome!
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Lumpectomy Close Margins
Hello, I wonder if anyone might have had a similar experience as mine and how they followed up? I had a lumpectomy last Thursday. The pathology report says the margins were "close" for both the DCIS and invasive cancer components of my tumor. The distance from the margin for each is 1 mm. My surgeon didn't recommend…
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1st timer " triple negative" feelings of loss
Hi, first of all I was so glad to have found this site on TNBC. I have been feeling so lost since diagnosed back in august of 2011. There is so much on the negativity of this disease that I was starting to wonder if there was any hope left. My sister, aunt and uncle have all passed from cancers and I just thought that…
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I have some really mixed feelings...
...about doing this. But starting Monday, I will officially be on disability. In some ways I feel like the cancer is winning and pushing me to this decision. Another part of me is disappointed that I am not completing my commitment. And yet another part is excited and happy that I will have some energy to spend with my…
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Pink Sisters...please read diagnosed 2009...by Vicki...read the post below hers..it's troubling
Please read the post below Vicki's....it really sounds like a " sister" is in trouble and struggling....she needs lifting up... Hugs, Nancy
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An update of sorts
Started my new cycle of Xeloda today and this has been an easier day than the 1st round, 1st day. Couldn't figure out why my onc does 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off and when my WBC dropped like a stone last week I understood why. She doesn't like to use WBC boosters and was glad my count came back up without the need for…
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Today is RE's Birthday!
Sending Happy Birthday wishes your way! Hope you have a beautiful day and a happy, healthy year! much love, -Jenny
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Inspiration
Visited with my Onc. today and was telling him about my ice cream making obsession, actually I even brought him a pint of carmalized mango ice cream, then I was showing off my tie dye silk scarf. This all came about because finally I feel like I am starting to recover from the whole 2 year ordeal of sugery, chemo, rads,…
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Is Breast Cancer Overdiagnosed?
My husband wondered if breast cancer is overdiagnosed so I googled it and found these articles. The Norway study is very recent. Has anyone else ever thought about this? I'm going to ask my oncologist if she thinks I might fall into the "overdiagnosed" category referred to in these articles based on my type of cancer and…
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mamosite radiation
I was just wondering if anyone else has had mamosite radiation?
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Today is Dot 53's Birthday
Hope you have a wonderful day - filled with lots of fun and surprises! CELEBRATE! -Jenny
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CT Scan Results *UPDATE*
were good. I think. The doctor says the lung nodules remain stable BUT ... it is noted that there are more in my right lung. That is the side I had the lumpectomy and radiation. He says it could be inflammation from the rads. The radiologist could not make a determination and cannot rule out cancer. ( an afterthought ....…
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Pathology report came back clear
My wife, Amy, staged out at IIA IDC in October 2011. After 6 mos of chemo (Taxol/FAC) and a bi-lateral mastectomy with expanders, completed last Thursday, we were laying in wait to see if the lab results showed evidence of disease in her lymph nodes. Since the very beginning, her nodes have always been suspect and looked…
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Today is Lolad's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Sending BIG wishes your way - for lots of fun and love all around! -Jenny
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Sticky fingers
I am having a problem that I am wondering if anyone else has had or if I just am getting "lucky" again. Shortly after finishing 6 rounds of chemo, my fingers started to hurt. Never had arthritis before. Now I'm having trouble with trigger fingers. They lock up and I can't straighten them unless I use the other fingers to…
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Please send up prayers for my Chemo Angel
I've had a Chemo Angel, Donna, since shortly after being initially diagnosed--early 2010. She has been wonderful with literally hundreds of cards, emails, letters and gifts coming to me until after my treatment was over for the first time. We've kept in touch all this time, and she was my inspiration to become a chemo…
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No Expiration Date
Earlier while looking at 'stuff', I saw where someone said they liked "No Expiration Date" as a way to think of NED. Being IBC, my first thought was 'Love it'. The more I've thought about it, the more I'm not sure. Now when I think 'expiration date', I think of 'Peggy' in the commercials for CCA when 'she's' told 'I didn't…
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Swollen calf, ankle and foot
I finished chemo February 10th and finished radiation April 6th. I am having problems with my left calf, ankle and foot swelling and turning dark red, sometimes purple, when I sit. When I stand up, my foot goes back to normal color, and when I elevate my legs it gets better also. My onc got both a test to look for clots…
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New member
Hello, I am new here and have so many questions. I guess I should introduce myself first. I am a 43 year old mom of 5, ages 14-2. I was diagnosed last April with Stage 3a Triple Negative Breast cancer. I completed chemo on 8/8/11. At the time of my mastectomy on 10/28/11 i was told i had a complete pathological response.…
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Mets
What does it feel like when BC spreads to your bones? I have had a painful spot on my skull for 7 months. Finally got the onc to do a bone scan. That happened today so no results until Monday, going to be a long weekend. I also have some pain in my lower back. I was stage 3 with 12 positive lymph nodes. I think I had a…