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Surgery is over with .. Now, we play the waiting game.
Long day yesterday, surgery went a little longer than anticipated -- as my Surgeon informed my husband and myself -- that my mass (yes, that is how he described it) broke off in little pieces - so he had to be extra careful to make sure the beast, and its roots then he cauterised each area. Ouch! I am resting now -- I am a…
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Today is MAJW's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Sending wishes your way for a wonderful day! much love, -Jenny
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Want to find family doctor familiar with breast cancer patients - Bridgeport, WV area
I live in Bridgeport, WV and am currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer. I do not have a family doctor and would like to find one in this area familiar with breast cancer patients and their treatments. Any suggestions?
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Today is PPurdin's Birthday!
Celebrate! Hope your day is filled with love all around - Happy Birthday! much love, -Jenny
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NEED KNOWLEDGE - ANYONE EXPERIENCE SENSITIVITY TO HEAD WHILE TAKING CHEMO?
Four year old boy has aggressive cancer and is being treated aggressively. Can any one answer his mother's question, "Have you experienced sensitivity of touch to the head while taking chemo?" Lots of Hugs, Janelle
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Started Radiation FINALLY (update)
Hi All, I haven't been to this site for a bit. I've been busy to say the least. I saw my RO and MO after the PET scan and both seem pretty certain radiation and HT will take care of me for now. I can't do HT while doing radiation treatments (which started on Monday). Both docs still can't say for certain that the lung…
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Maybe TMI, but need input please
Due to constipation during chemo treatment (before taking Miralax daily) I developed anal fissures. Has anyone else had this problem and if so, how have you treated it? Thanks for your candor. JoAnn
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Port Removal
I am going to get my port removed next Friday, it is suppose be done in a surgical center,local anthesia. Can anyone tell me their experience, and what I need to know. Thanks in advance.
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Just cried like a baby
for 2 days. I usually hold it all in. Not much "family" support on my end. And I have 7 brothers and 1 sister. I hear "we're not the soft and cuddly kind of family". It really hurts me to hear them say that. My sister on the other hand is very persistent and always asking questions and giving advise. She is a cardiology…
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Today is BellaLuna's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope your day is filled with everything and everyone you love most! Celebrate! -Jenny
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Arimidex/Femara/Aromatase Inhibitors: Did they affect your heart?
I have been experiencing breathing problems over the past few months. I was on herceptin but was taken off because my muga showed heart infraction rate extremely low....but I am still experiencing the problems. I am taking Arimidex and just just read that this drug plus the others CAN cause heart problems. I never knew…
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Herceptin Side Effects
I am 'triple positive' BC . Diagnosed September 2010 Stage 2 Invasive Ductal carcinoma . Had full mastectomy and lymph clearance. Taking Arimidex and Herceptin. How do people deal with side effects of Herceptin... especially heart failure? I started out VERY healthy ( before BC) , but after chemo and 5 treatments of…
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Rad Grad!!!!!
I can not believe it....I finally finish with chemo and now rads....these pass 6mo has been such an emotional roller coaster...thank you ladies sooooo much for helping me get through this you guys have been wonderful and such an inspiration to me.. Deb18 time to start planning,....woohoo!!!!!! God bless and take care Eva
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Remembering our PinkFlutterby today....
Today is PinkFlutterby - Libby's Birthday - keeping her family in our thoughts today - sending them gentle peace and love. I'll light my candle today for our dear Libby - celebrating her spirit - happy she is 'home' -Jenny
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Markers and scans
I go to kiaser and they do not believe in scans and makers? It appears people ln this site all get these ? This has made me very nervous but they refused except they did gave me a bone scan and it was clear.
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Today is Changmi's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope you have a great day - filled with everything you love most! -Jenny
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Deciding on Reconstruction After Radiation - Help
I have been MIA for a while. Just as I began to recover my energy, my work exploded, and I have been nose to the grindstone for more than a month. But I do need to step back and think a bit about whether to have reconstruction. I would very much like input from anyone with a thought on the matter. I had a left modified…
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Feeling frustrated...and chemo hasn't even begun yet!
I had my mastectomy on Dec. 22, and chemo starts next Thursday. For the past week, I have felt like a human pin cushion. I have had blood tests, bone scans, CTs, and more. I have been very positive up until now, and I am grateful that I have a good prognosis, but I am already tired of the constant doctor's appts and needle…
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Ode to My Breast
I found out this week that despite a lumpectomy, chemo and surgery to further clear margins, I must now have a mastectomy to remove my breast - June 1, 2011 is the date. I wrote this poem last night in an effort to come to terms with it all. Ode to my breast... We first met when I was nine Small at first and then quite…
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~Asking for prayers and positive thoughts for my daughter~
I have struggled with sharing this because my daughter is so private and some of you know her from face book. I am asking that if you are my friend on fb that this not be mentioned there. My daughter is facing a biopsy of her thyroid this coming Thursday as they found several lumps in her thyroid and the ultra sound looked…
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Arimidex and Fibromyalgia
Arimidex and Fibromyalgia. Anyone have any side affects such as itching?
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Confused by news today, can you all help a bit?
I never thought I'd be seeking out these forums but a few hours ago my Mom called and said she's been diagnosed with stage 5 breast cancer and is planning on surgery next week to see if it's spread to the lymph nodes. Being who I am, I broke down a bit, left work for the afternoon because I couldn't sit there sniffling and…
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Pain
I am finnished with chemo and radiation but I still have for another 7 month herception treatments. My bones and joines are really hurting now. I asked my onc about it and he didn't seem too worried about it. I did really good with chemo (never got sick) or radiation and now when I thought I was finnished with the worst my…
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My appointment to oncologist Wednesday.
I had uterus cancer in Oct. had surgery and was early stage so no other treatment was needed. Unfortunately soon after I had breast cancer, once again had surgery a lumpectomy. The results, were clear lymph nodes were negative. The tumor size was 2.1 very early stage 2 and it was grade 3. I was er+ pr- and her2-. I have an…
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All good news on Breast MRI!
I received great news, MRI was fine. That information was given to me by phone by surgeon's Nurse. Went I received the written report ( the letter from the hospital, not from rad) it said to have a mamo in 4 months. Does that sound right? I see my onco the end of Ferbruary and plan on asking him about it, just thought…
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Has anyone heard this song by The Verve - "The Drugs Don't Work "? It is emotional!!!
Hi sisters -- I sometimes visit other forums here, and I came across a post that listed a song. This singer wrote this song for his dad who died of cancer, and the lyrics brought tears to my eyes. And I thought of all the people we have lost here on this forum. My favorite part is when the song says "I know I'll see your…
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head is spinning
Found a hard section of dense tissue during a self exam and it was painful so when it didnt goaway for a week I went to my regular Dr. He did an exam and found a small pea sized lump, sent me for mammogram. I had that today and while waiting the tech said Dr requested I have an ultrasound so I did and the Dr even came in…
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Update on friend
Thank you everyone for all the prayers! I promised updates on my friend when I asked for your support and wanted to fill you in on the latest. She has now had her skin graft to close the wound and is doing well. They were able to get and use cadaver skin so she didn't have to use the skin from her thigh and is therefore…
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Clinical Trial question
I have a question my Dr is wanting to go to Indy to talk with the Dr up there to see if I would qualify for Clinical Trial for my cancer. I would like to know if anyone has done anything like this. I do not know what to expect if I would have to stay up there and how long and how many time I would have to go back. I am…
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Pink Bus for VickiSam -- Thursday, 1-19-12
Finally, somebody else gets to drive! VickiSam is always in the driver's seat:). So, since this is a "thingy" removal, only 10 percent chance of it being something yukky, this could be a really FUN bus outing. I know Vicki likes her appletinis and since that's a standard pre- op drink, I'll bring those, leave the brownies…