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Weight Gain
Hi everyone. I have completed my 4 A/C treatments (which were every 2 weeks) and just had my 3rd weekly Taxol treatment. I have gained at least 15 lbs since starting chemo and have tremendous amount of belly bloat. I am uncomfortable, my clothes no longer fit, my shoes are tight, my self-esteem has plummeted, and the list…
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Just wondering
Just wondering if any of you didn't loose all your hair during chemo. I didn't have chemo but when my friend did she lost her hair in patches.Not bald.She wore a scarf while working with the public.Could barely tell it.Did her treatments etc through it all.I just wonder because I hear of others that have all their hair and…
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Things to know when starting chemo
I haven't seen this posted in awhile and thought we might do this again. I have my husband's cousin just diagnosed. So I was trying to remember what all tips I learned on this board. Would love if everyone would give me thier tips. Thanks for your help
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My granddaughters letter to Santa
I am crying while I type this. My 6 year old granddaughter Rylie wrote a letter to Santa today. She told Santa that she's been a very good girl & all she wants for Christmas is for Grandmas cancer to go away & please Santa take all the cancer away from everyone & make everyone feel good. I am so proud of my Rylie & I just…
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Anastrozole (Arimidex)
I have been on Anastrozole for 3 1/2 years and am now experiencing accelerated hair loss. Has anyone had this problem? Will hair grow back after the drug is discontinued after year 5?
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Sorry it took so long
I just figured out how to add you ladies and man to my friends list sorry it took so long but i'm not very comp.literate.Hugs Frankie
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My ornaments came today
I got my ornaments along with candy from Karie today...Loved them, have them all over the place...Karie, you have to know I love snowmen.. Thank you so much and Merry Christmas.. Angie
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Excessive sweating caused by meds?
So I've been on tamoxifen for 7 months now and we all know that sweating and hot flashes are a part of it, right? Now it's Dec and colder in NY and I am worse than when it was 95 in the summer! We've been Christmas shopping and I go out wearing lightweight pants and a short sleeve shirt, everyone else is in winter coats…
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Naughty boy at church
We live in a very small town and our church offers 1 mass per weekend on Sat at 5. My daughter and her hubby wanted to go out with friends to celebrate 3 different milestones and asked us to watch 2 yr old JC overnite...not usually a problem. We hesitated a little to take him to church because he is soooooooo busy. When we…
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Cancer Drug Xeloda
I am currently taking 500 mg per tablet of Xeloda,four tablets per day. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007. and in March of 2011, I had a reoccurrence which mestatized in my bones. I have been on Xelolda since April of 2011. Yes! Xeloda does cause your fingerprints to disappear. Also, the tips of my fingers are…
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Nothing is ever easy anymore, is it...
Woke up Thursday, 12/8 with what I thought was a bug, nausea, headache, neck pain...stayed home from work but felt a little like I was playing hooky. Slept all that day and had no energy from then through last weekend. Missed 1/2 day of work both Tues and Wed this week and had some vomiting plus this headache that made me…
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Thank you to my Secret Santa in Pink from Palo Alto
I received a beautiful card and Scarf Pin (Hat Pin), Flower. I wore it today on a scarf and it is beautiful. It was even more special when a lady at Mass remarked on it and I was able to say it came from my sister-in-pink. Thank you so much, I wish I knew who you are so that I could thank you more personally! Hugs, Carol
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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…