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MUGA Scan
Hi Sisters, Have any of you had a MUGA Scan? I had a double mastectony on Oct. 7th (cancer was on the left breast) and will be done with my radiation treatment on Monday the day after Christmas. I am schedule for a MUGA Scan on Jan. 9th and all that I know and read is that it is to make sure that the heart is not damage…
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ornament exchange
Just received my ornament from Cindy, a big thank you! It is a lovely dove with these words on it "May peace be your gift at Christmas and your blessing all through the year". It looks great on my tree (photo posted in the Expressions Gallery). I also received a can of snow, yup you read that right, a can of snow! Thank…
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Ornament Exchange Box Just Arrived
A beautiful box just arrived from our own "Different Ballgame" (Janelle), and I wanted everyone to know that she really went all out. My crystal "Angel of Wishes" has a permanent place on my mantel, and will stay there year around. Also a cute carrot nose showman ornament, and a box of "Real Chicago" Chocolate Mints was…
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a Cancer Center/Hospital VS. an "individual" oncologist---any thoughts?
as you may have read, I have a kidney stone, ovarian cysts, prior double mastectomy, am diabetic and the list goes on. my question to you all.....I have an appt. at our local Cancer Center in January. with all that is going on, does it seem like a good idea for a fresh approach?? Hugs and thank you!!!
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Cytoxan and Taxotere
I had my first chemo yesterday with cytoxan and Taxotere. Straight CT cocktail. Had an allergic reaction , big time, to Taxotere, but received decardron and benedry to counteract it. Then proceeded on with treatment. Today I fell like a zombie. I'm here but I'm not here. My arms and legs feel like they each weigh a ton and…
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Chemo drug Navalbine
Hi to all, Just wondering if anyone tried navalbine chemo and that it was unsucessful. I was put on it 3 mos ago and my cea markers are going up not down. I have my 3 mos PET scan this upcomming Friday nd I pray that nothing else apppears other then spots on liver. I am really upset but taking it 1 day at a time. I…
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Gyno problems ..... Your thoughts
Lumpectomy in march, 7 weeks of radiation, started tomaxafin in july, stopped periods and have had no bleeding, not thru menopause yet according to blood results. Experiencing pelvic pain since september. Had transvaginal ultrasound in october. Showed thickning of lining. Had d&c nov 16 to scrap endo lining and had uterine…
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Still having side effects? 3.5 years after chemo?
I am new to this site and a 3.5 year survivor of stage 3 breast cancer. Although I went through chemo (Cytoxin, Adriamicin, then Taxol), surgery and radiation with last treatment in June of 2008, I believe I am still having residual side effects. I wanted to ask if anyone has had trouble with: 1. joint and muscle pain…
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Would you 'shave' your head -
in support of a friend/family member? Just wondering - there are some of us who have lost our hair to Chemo and some who haven't. So - would your be willing to 'shave'/clipper your hair in support of a friend/family member? Would you try to organize an event with several people participating? There is no 'right' or 'wrong'…
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Today is Bakerette's Birthday!
Sending wishes your way for a wonderful day! -Jenny
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Today is Kya911's Birthday
Happy Birthday! Hope you have a great day! -Jenny
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Ornament came and more.....................
I can't tell you how I loved my box of goodies Victoria! I was so excited to see it was you again this year! What are the chances :) I love my bookmark that says "Thank you for helping us find a cure" with the beautiful crystal accent. Now to tell everyone about my ornament. It is the most beautiful globe with an amazing…
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how freaked out should I be about ovarian cysts?
today they discovered 3 ovarian cysts on my right ovary and my kidney stone now lodged in my dilated ureter. just waiting for the "plan".....
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Asking for good thoughts & prayers for a friend
I am kind of sad tonight. A friend/co-worker's husband has brain cancer. He was just dx'd 3 months ago. She told me today that it is not likely that he will make it til Christmas. She said he is trying really hard because he wants to share one last Christmas with his family but she does not think that is going to happen. I…
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Santa has arrived ... I must of been a good 'girl' this year!
Thank you so so much .. Justine aka Loves2decorate --- I received such wonderful, beautiful Christmas (Vera Bradley) ornaments - plus Vera Bradley pencils and notebook. How generous! I am overwhelmed by your generosity, and the beauty of my special Christmas gifts. Thank you, Thank you! Vicki Sam
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NEW YEars 3 word game (love other one-can we start new one)????
NEW year begins
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My Ornament arrived!!!!!!!!! Thanks Cat64
Not only did I receive a beautiful angel ornament, Cathy was so kind to include some extra special gifts just for me. Oh Cathy ,my kids went crazy over the RonJon stickers, the keyring is great, although I hope that never happens to the kids or me, I have a brown top that I can wear the surfboard necklace with and I just…
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Tamoxifen and hot flashes
Hi everyone. I have been on Tamoxifen for almost 3 months now. My MO expected me to have no side effects, as I am still menstruating and am so young (29). Nevertheless, I have started to experience mild hot flashes. I did have bad hot flashes during chemo, but they stopped once I was done with chemo. These new hot flashes…
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chronic celulitis?
I know you all must be getting tired of hearing me complain about this, but I was wondering if anyone else has a chronic case of this? This is my 4th infection since my feb. surgery. It's getting real annoying now. First the redness, then the swelling, then the shooting pains, then the fever. The worst part is the…
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Had my one year
visit with onc yesterday. Of course, I see him every 3 months but so far my blood work is good. This week I saw my PCP, my surgeon, and my onc. I saw rad onc 2 weeks ago. So far, so good! Char
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1surfermom!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i got my ornament today.
I received my beautiful ornament today thank you so much 1surfermom wow it's really nice i have it sitting on my computer.it's a snow man with a lantern and i got a beautiful Christmas card along with it.I'll put it on the tree next year it's my first year participating in the ornament exchange and it' really special to…
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What happens if you skip rads for a few days?
Hello - My oncologist is closed Thanksgiving and the day after - I was planning on being out of town for the weekend and ask them if it would hurt to also miss Monday and they said it is not a good idea to miss that many days? Has anyone else had to miss days and what happens if you do? Thanks. Judy
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My ornaments arrived yesterday!
There was a package by my garage door from my "pink sister" ornament exchange yesterday. A beautiful glass ornament with a reindeer inside and a silver snowflake with "hope" written on it. Oh, also peppermint sticks. Yum! Thanks so much Debi.18 in Florida. Merry Christmas and {{hugs}} Charlene
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aspirin and femara?
Can you take a low dose aspirin with femara i still have about 3 weeks to go before i see my oncologist i was just wondering.~~MollyZ~~
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Six month visit with Med Onc
This morning was my six month visit with my MO. I wasn't really nervous until this morning, when I couldn't stop crying. The route to the hospital kicks up my PTSD and that's after beginning to get nervous at home. Doc walked in told me I looked like a million bucks except for the tears. I've lost 33 pounds since he last…
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Radiation: How many boosters did you have at the end?
My radiation doctor told me I will be getting 8 (eight) booster treatments. I know everyones treatment is different but I am wondering, is this the average number of boosters to get or am I getting more than usual? How many did you get? Thank you pink ladies and God Bless, Betty
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Now it's pneunomia, chemo halted
Has anyone had their chemo halted for pneunomia? I've just finished 8 weeks and i's been rocky from the start, then I couldn't breathe, then I was hospitalized this week. They did biopsies and they turned out neg for more cancer spreading to thelung. Thank God. The only positive report that's coming back is pneunomia. They…
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My ornament arrived!
Thank you so very much Rague for my beautiful gifts! A lovely mushroom ornament - silvery and pink - reminds one of fairies and elves and a beautiful dream catcher - I love these and have a small collection - this one is wonderful and will be a wonderful reminder of all my Pink Sisters year round - thanks again dear Rague…
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Got the anti nausea meds this time
What a difference. I didn't get sick at all, they said it was unusual to get so sick from this chemo, but I did. This time though the constipation is going to get me. I am not a coffee drinker but am trying it all. Coffee, prune juice, oatmeal, laxative, even suppository. If this doesn't work then I don't know what will.…
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This Was Fun Before - So Let's Try It Again!
I still can't remember who originally started this game, so, I can't give you credit, but, thanks! So, let's do it again! Hugs, Leeza ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Take my word and change one letter to form a new word. My word is Dare