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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 year old left to pick up the pieces. I am just so frustrated. Have any of you tried those clinical trials or gone somewhere…
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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 aspirate the 3 contiguous cysts, and then biopsy the complicated cyst on the other breast. I told her to tell him to biopsy the…
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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 expect post surgery? Will I be in a lot of pain? I have so many things running thru my mind right now. Whew!!
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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 Sometimes.. when you are happy.. no one sees your smile ....
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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 tomorrow. Is that when my hair goes? Does that happen all at once? I want to just shave my head, but don't want to do it…
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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 to what scar cream to use that has worked for you.
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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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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 got stuck twice told them also to use arm no can do. Sat there crying in pain got told 30min nope i was told 15 min call doc…
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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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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) and moves more like syrup... Dutch knuffels, Kathi
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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 other lane if possible. When these lights are flashing, there are people there doing their job, be they law enforcement…
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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 are you doing? Are you abile to function, and if so, to what degree? Here is my concern... if I go off of disability it will…
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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 thought that a year having the herception would be for a protection. How do I decide how long I will stay on it? According to…
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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 know. here is the link https://sites.google.com/site/chemoprayer/home
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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 clipped/buzzed it in private which I greatly appreciated. So, there's still just a little left, but not messy. But how do you…
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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 Acid Reflux. I have been drinking water, and now I am eating crackers, but I don't feel that great. I ask because the nurse…
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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 kids working on "this I believe" essays (modeled after the NPR segments)...anyway my daughter volunteered to read her essay…
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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. She was diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer seven years ago. We attacked it. We were disheartened, but never hopeless.…
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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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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-Cancerous -- Low grade dyspepsia... No evidence of an invasive process was detected. .. so as my Surgeon states -- I am....…
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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 viable activity in any of the cells. I am having a precautionary MRI tomorrow of my chest wall - he wants to be sure none of…
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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 not be disappointed)RO said I had a 50/50 shot at not needing anything more, I told him to remember who he is talking to.…
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Can't get into Chatroom
I have never been able, nor am i am able to get into Chatroom :(
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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 anyone wants. https://sites.google.com/site/chemoprayer/home
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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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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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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 local churces in my area I can go 5 days a week and only pay $1 per session. I began with senior energize (though I am not yet a…
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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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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 got stuck twice told them also to use arm no can do. Sat there crying in pain got told 30min nope i was told 15 min call doc…
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I'm back on the merry-go-round
Last week I went to the rad. onc. for measuring, marking, etc. to starts rads to my T-12, L-1 vertebrae. My husband offered to come with me, but I said, no--I can do this, it's no big deal. Well, as soon as I layed down on the table and saw the familiar faces of the techs again, the flood gates opened and I cried like a…