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Breast Cancer

 

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• Pain during radiation

  I just finished number 10 of 37 radiation tx. My skin is ok but I have pain where my lump was and where the 1 positive lymph node was. Has anyone else had this? Radiation onc said there shouldn't be a…

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  Started by jne66

  Most recent by jnl

  Feb 2, 2012

  Breast Cancer
• bad taste after chemo

  Hey just wondering if anyone still had that nasty chemo taste after treaments were over? It has been 5 weeks since my last chemo and I still get that weird taste....Would appreciate any advice on gett…

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  12 comments

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  Started by waffle8

  Most recent by DebbyM

  Feb 2, 2012

  Breast Cancer
• Why do I care?

  I am so frustrated. My oncologist talks about how I going to die. I have brain mets, I can't get down on the floor and getting up is just about as hard. I can't die. I have a husband, a 17, 14 and 4 y…

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  17 comments

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  Started by stayingstrongfortoday

  Most recent by Kylez

  Feb 2, 2012

  Breast Cancer
• Biopsy is Friday

  Biopsy was delayed because nobody told me to stop taking vitamins and oils (Fish Oil). Oh well, it's this Friday. They told me the doc may want to biopsy both breasts; the one with the mass and aspira…

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  15 comments

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  Started by Ginny_B

  Most recent by Alexis F

  Feb 2, 2012

  Breast Cancer
• Mastectomy surgery tomorrow

  So...my mastectomy surgery is tomorrow and I'm getting super nervous!! I'm on my way to the plastic surgeons office for markings. This surgery came fast!! I'm praying for clear margins. What should I …

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  28 comments

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  Started by Slimsixtwo

  Most recent by Kylez

  Feb 2, 2012

  Breast Cancer
• OT - Thought I would share this

  S O M E T I M E S Sometimes... when you cry.... no one sees your tears. Sometimes... when you are in pain... no one sees your hurt. Sometimes.... when you are worried.. no one sees your stress Sometim…

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  Started by ladyg

  Most recent by Kylez

  Feb 2, 2012

  Breast Cancer
• 2nd round of A/C tomorrow--What to expect?

  My first treatment with A/C went fine. Just a little achey and very tired on day 3-4. The good news is the tumor has shrunk, so it's working! But I'm wondering what to expect after the 2nd treatment t…

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  10 comments

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  Started by AngieD

  Most recent by DianeBC

  Feb 2, 2012

  Breast Cancer
• Mastectomy & reconstrcution scars

  My plastic surgeon suggested I try Maderma for mastectomy & reconstruction scars. Friends have told me it did not work for them. The scar creams are to expensive to try & toss out. Any suggestions as …

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  7 comments

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  Started by Fitzpatrick

  Most recent by DianeBC

  Feb 2, 2012

  Breast Cancer
• Sending A Big Shout Out To Laurissa

  Has anyone heard anything since her sister posted that she was out of the hospital for Christmas? Worrying about her Hugs, Debby

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  23 comments

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  Started by DebbyM

  Most recent by jnl

  Feb 2, 2012

  Breast Cancer
• Zometa

  We dont mix . Got to the hospital had to go thru a finger stick it hurt i have very bad nerve pain in my feet and hands. Told them to use my arm i told we cant. cried then in chemo for iv for zometa g…

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  6 comments

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  Started by jerseygirl231

  Most recent by DianeBC

  Feb 2, 2012

  Breast Cancer
• Double Mastectomy and immediate DIEP Flap reconstruction

  well I have few more weeks before my "Big" surgery - Double Mastectomy and immediate DIEP Flap reconstruction .... anybody have any before/after surgery tips/sugestions ?

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  8 comments

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  Started by 1acme

  Most recent by jnl

  Feb 2, 2012

  Breast Cancer
• SKATING SKATING SKATING!!!!!!!.....jumping up and down like a 4 year old....

  http://www.dutchnews.nl/news/archives/2012/01/get_out_the_skates_icy_weather.php The canal out front is not solid yet...but it's showing signs...the water gets 'thicker' (can't think of a better word)…

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  Started by KathiM

  Most recent by KathiM

  Feb 2, 2012

  Breast Cancer
• OT - "Slow Down; Move Over - It's the LAW"

  Our Highway Patrol this month has a program going on TV and other places to remind people that when you see flashing red, blue or amber lights on a road(side) to remember to slow down and get in the o…

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  Started by Rague

  Most recent by disneyfan2008

  Feb 2, 2012

  Breast Cancer
• working during chemo or radiation?

  My girls were removed 3 weeks ago, so I am entering my 4th week of being off work. I see the onc. next Monday. Will I be able to go back to work if I am on chemo or radiation? What did you do - what a…

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  19 comments

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  Started by katyjoyce

  Most recent by midnight10

  Feb 1, 2012

  Breast Cancer
• Herception

  I just talked today to my onco and he told me that I can take herception for years if I want to. Is anybody taking herception more than one year and how is she/he doing? I am confused now because I th…

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  13 comments

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  Started by Muschi

  Most recent by Muschi

  Feb 1, 2012

  Breast Cancer
• prayer for chemotherapy

  wanted to share with you all a prayer my son wrote before i began chemo. i found it very helpful, and used it before each treatment. please feel free to share. if anyone wants a printed card, let me k…

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  Started by naomib

  Feb 1, 2012

  Breast Cancer
• What to do with bald head?

  Thanks to everyone who responded to my question about what to expect after the 2nd A/C treatment! I had it Tuesday and my hair started going on Thursday. My hairdresser/friend came to my house and cli…

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  13 comments

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  Started by AngieD

  Most recent by skipper54

  Feb 1, 2012

  Breast Cancer
• Me again! Did anyone have a reaction after the 1st chemo session?

  Hi, Sisters! I had my first drip today of A/C. Shortly after receiving the meds, I developed a headache which she said was sinus related/side effect. Now I just feel like I have a mediocre case of Aci…

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  11 comments

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  Started by Jobi

  Most recent by Fitzpatrick

  Feb 1, 2012

  Breast Cancer
• OT--I'm incredibly proud of my daughter...

  ...she's almost eleven now. Her fifth grade class was asked by the principal to present something at the next school board meeting that demonstrates what they are doing in class. The teacher has the k…

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  Started by Gabe N Abby Mom

  Most recent by Kylez

  Feb 1, 2012

  Breast Cancer
• I lost my Mama

  I know this site is for survivors, and I apologize for the dark tone of this message but I just have to get it out somewhere. I lost my best friend, Mama, and life force in May and I just cant recover…

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  16 comments

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  Started by hilleryc

  Most recent by Kylez

  Feb 1, 2012

  Breast Cancer
• O.T. Dean's list

  My youngest, who just turned 20 got mail with certificate from COLLEGE-she is on the Deans list...Graduating in May this year...then to 4 yr college... Denise

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  6 comments

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  Started by disneyfan2008

  Most recent by DebbyM

  Feb 1, 2012

  Breast Cancer
• Path results are in --- Let's just say, I am skipping, and thanking my LUCKY star. Thank you all s

  A special Thank you for all the love and support given to me these past several .. weeks .. Whew, what a roller coaster ride it has been. Path report revealed .. my anal mass/legion with roots was PRE…

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  Started by VickiSam

  Most recent by DebbyM

  Feb 1, 2012

  Breast Cancer
• Pet Scan and MRI results!

  Wow - I saw my surgeon and he gave me the results of the Pet Scan and MRI I had 12 days ago. They both showed the tumor had shrunk to less than half it's original size and that there seemed to be no v…

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  15 comments

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  Started by Pam5

  Most recent by survivorbc09

  Feb 1, 2012

  Breast Cancer
• Pink bus for my MRI Wednesday please!

  Wednesday at 12:45 is when I have my MRI to see what progress we made with my whole brain radiation and whether I need further Gamma Knife treatment ( I am saying yes because I have NO luck, and will …

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  Started by grams2jc

  Most recent by ThycaAnne

  Feb 1, 2012

  Breast Cancer
• 

  Can't get into Chatroom

  I have never been able, nor am i am able to get into Chatroom :(

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  1 comments

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  Started by illona

  Most recent by Muschi

  Feb 1, 2012

  Breast Cancer
• Prayer for Chemo

  my son wrote this prayer for me before i started chemo. it helped me through. thankfully i finished two months ago. thought some of you might like to use it or pass around. i have printed cards if any…

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  Started by naomib

  Feb 1, 2012

  Breast Cancer
• Name suggestions -- for Miss Renee's "Pretty White Horse with flying mane - w/beautiful colors char

  My suggestion: It's a 'her' -- in my book VICTORIOUS -- same English family of Victory INGA -- Swedish for "hero's daughter" MEGARA -- Greek for 'wife of Hercules' Vicki Sam

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  Started by VickiSam

  Most recent by inkblot

  Feb 1, 2012

  Breast Cancer
• Sh*t Girls say to Girls with Breast Cancer

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=0_7JJrU9HUg Funny video about those comments we've all had... Hugs, Linda

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  18 comments

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  Started by Gabe N Abby Mom

  Most recent by jendrey

  Feb 1, 2012

  Breast Cancer
• 

  excercise idea

  I know it is hard to want to exercise durring treatment. I got a bit more vigilant after I finished radiation. Here is an idea that may be of help. I am doing senior energize classes. Between two loca…

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  5 comments

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  Started by laughs_a_lot

  Most recent by carkris

  Feb 1, 2012

  Breast Cancer
• 

  How do i get in a chatroom?

  I have tried to register to get in a chatroom. No success. Can someone help me? illonam@aol.com

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  Started by illona

  Most recent by tufi000

  Jan 31, 2012

  Breast Cancer