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starting chemo Monday
Hello all hope every ones Thanksgiving was a good one . Mine was had 4 of my 6 kids with me,was a great day!! I start chemo on Monday scared to death but want this monster gone out of me. I will be getting Taxotere,cytoxan,and adriamycin.And then Neulasta the next day. every 21 days for 6-7 treatments. I will also take…
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questions about being careful
hi all...just had some questions for you all...my mom has her2neu pos. breast cancer is undergoing double mastectomy in a week just finished 6 rounds of chemo, possible radiation after surgery and then herceptin for a year...her white bloods are down 2,000 from last week even though her last chemo was 3 weeks ago...she has…
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The hair is starting to go...
Twelve days ago I had my first taxotere/cytoxan treatment. I have accepted that my hair will fall out as part of the treatment. A small price to pay to take care of any residual cancer cells that might be floating around in my body...in my opinion. I know that this can be a very difficult part of the process for so many.…
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Makeup allergies/skin sensitivity
Hey - has anyone developed a sensitivity to eye makeup during or after treatment? I just finished 4 rounds of taxotere/cytoxan and start radiation next week. Lately my eyes are watery and when I put makeup on it gets worse and almost burns a little. Has anyone had this and if so, can you recommend a specific brand of…
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Port vs. no port
Just curious, why do some of us get ports and others not? I didn't have a port, but had only 4 infusions of Taxotere and Cytoxin. There were times when I had more than one poke to insert the needle, but they always found access. One time there was an issue and the nurses suggested a pic line, but my oncologist said no and…
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in shock
I am "jumping ship" from the ovarian board. I was dx. in July 2010 with stage 3a, grade 3, clear cell ovarian cancer. I got in a clinical trial and had 6 rounds of chemo (taxol and cisplatin, IV nd IP. I finished the chemo in December 2010 and continued on the Avastin as maintenance every 3 weeks. My last Avastin was…
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Good News from the Onc
I went to the Oncologist today and the results came back good. I will not have chemo. I will have radiation and meds. It was such a relief! It isn't an agressive type.
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Tuesday's Pink Bus Schedule -
Can it make a swing through the "Beautiful Black Hills of Dakota" (there is a song in an old Doris Day movie by that title and I live with inthin a couple of miles as the eagle flies , it fits). Try to write this where it makes sense - our 'puter decided to 'leave' so have the use my 'Doid to post and typing on it is not…
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Scan results....
Where to start......some good news, some not so good....blood work, as always, perfect...tumor marker number is down 4 points...I'll take it! The nodes that were radiated are way down..but still present...no surprise there....some have shrunk that weren't radiated..but others remain the same...but all are very small.... it…
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Bus route
Do you think the bus could swing by gynecologic oncology with me tomorrow? I have my exam and Pap smear tomorrow and have a case of cancerhead. There is absolutely no reason to think there is anything amiss, but protocol says I have to be checked just in case, so my little mind tends to go to the dark side every 4 months.…
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I am newly diagnosed
I was diagnosed last week and my doctor ordered an MRI to rule out the left breast and lymph nodes. Left is clear but lymph node is suspicious. Dr. called me yesterday to do a nother biopsy on Monday. If lymphs are involved he wants to do chemo first. if not surgury Dec. 30, 2011. I feel like I woke up in a dream and…
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Thank You Bella Luna
I love my ornament it is perfect ! it is a silver angel witht saying "A friend is someone who dances with you in sunshine and walks beside you in the shadows" . i have and angel collection and it will be out all year long. Thank you Bella Luna you have been a wonderful friend! (so glad I met you in California)
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Ornament arrived
I received my beautiful ornament it has the word hope on it and will shine on my tree. I got a white bear holding the cancer sign very cutie. This is fun have to get out to mail mine. Thank you everyone, here to a Happy and Cancer Free Holiday Wish to all. Cindy
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What is it lately on here???
Is it just me, or does there seem to be more and more random offensive type threads popping up on here lately? People just signing up and posting spam, or hawking one thing or another, posting links? I just get personally irritated with things like that because THIS PLACE is our comfort zone and safe haven. Where we can…
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Funky pink lady ornament....
FANTASTIC!!! Fits me perfectly!!! Thank you, Santa Lorrie!!!! Hugs, Kathi
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Ornament
Wow! Some people are really on top of things this year! (I've done my shopping, now I just have to package it & send it off.) Off to CA it is..hint hint ;-)lol My ornament buddy was Masons Nana. She sent me this adorable ornament-its called "Friends of a Feather". The 3 penguins are roasting marshmellows by a campfire.…
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Just got my ornament---so beautiful!!!
OMG, you should see!!! I received a beautiful red box with a bow--the box is so pretty. Nestled in it is a clear glass globe ornament with an angel and led lights. Yes, you heard it right she lights up and changes colors. Traci, I know you are jealous cuz my ornament is absolutely rad. See nerds can be cool too...lol!…
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I am newly diagnosed
I was diagnosed last week and my doctor ordered an MRI to rule out the left breast and lymph nodes. Left is clear but lymph node is suspicious. Dr. called me yesterday to do a nother biopsy on Monday. If lymphs are involved he wants to do chemo first. if not surgury Dec. 30, 2011. I feel like I woke up in a dream and…
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-A Big Shout Out To PinkKari09-
Kari, we haven't seen any update from you and are hoping you will let us know how you are doing now. Praying you are doing well. Hugs, Debby
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Doctor Update
I saw the oncologist today. I am starting on Vinorelbine on Wednesday November 30th. It belongs to a general group of drugs known as plant (vinca) alkaloids. He thinks it may be easier on my system than the Erubulin was. Says it may affect my brain again... the tumor in my liver appears to be cancer (not unexpected), but…
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Wish me luck
All this week I will be in Houston for follow up appointments and x-rays. Wish Me Luck.
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Some more studies and food for thought
3 drinks per week increases risk of recurrence by 51%: Alcohol Raises Risk of recurrence http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/news/20091210/alcohol-raises-risk-of-breast-cancer-recurrence "Moderate consumption of alcohol is likely to increase a woman's risk of dying as a result of breast cancer while decreasing her risk of…
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Oops Double Post
Oops Double Posts! Susan
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Can I borrow the Pink Bus?
I go Thursday for my annual mammogram on both breasts. This time I am a little nervous, and could use some hand holding. Looks like after three and a half years I wouldn't be concerned, but I guess when issues are there, you always need support. Wish me luck. Hugs, Judy
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Sad
I finished my chemo and had bilateral mastectomy the first of September. I started Arimedex the first of October. Around that time I started feeling sad which confused me. I had to planned to have a party when I was pronounced "cancer free". Now I cant make it through a day without crying. I am also very anxious all of the…
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New here and have a question
Hi everyone. I just found this site today and am so glad I did! I was diagnosed in August with Stage IIIA, ER+, PR+, HER2-, 9 out of 23 nodes positive. I opted for a bilateral mastectomy since I did not want to find out a year from now that I had it in my left breast also. I have the tissue expanders in and just finished…
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Iphone APP
BreastCancer.org has an app. You can go to the Itunes and search under Breast Cancer. I just found it and thought someone else might like to know.
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MAJW - Nancy -- Any update (s) ??? We are here with you, waiting ...
Nancy ... Please let us know when information is available. We adore you so much, and we are praying that everything turns out in your favor... Strength, Courage and Hope our dear Sister. Vicki Sam
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Yearly mammo done!!!
NO sign of the beast!!! I'm dancing!!!! (dx'ed 2005 stage II).... Hugs, Kathi
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Christmas ornament
My ornament is on its way....hope my "special survivor" likes it. Hugs, Judy