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OT - GWTW
For those who like the movie - it's on AMC now and several more times more. Susan
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Anyone ever needed calcium? What's the scoop?
My husband does have breast cancer, mets to all of the bones. What's the scoop on the calcium? We landed in the hospital, but nothing has really changed. Not because of the calcium. We were told it was inflammatory bowels. Just a little. He was in excruciating pain. Found out he needed some calcium. He has been on chemo…
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When it rains it pours... Good News
Just came back from the Dr. This was not a heart attack or blockage, it is ET! The chest and sternum is covered in bone marrow and it is an episode of the ET. He explained that a hematologist/oncologist would have recognized right off that it was not his heart as they would be familiar with ET. He gave him medicine to take…
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Excessive Facial Hair After Chemo
Hi: This is my first posting. I completed my chemo treatments on June 1. I am so thankful that my hair is growing back. I have more facial hair on my face (and the back of the neck). Has this been a problem for anyone else? If so, have you had any hair removal treatments? Thanks.
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CT Scan results...bad news
CT scan was yesterday evening, my onc called this evening. The Xeloda isn't working and the cancer has spread. You may recall that when the mets were found, cancer was in two lymph nodes between my lungs. At that time there was so little cancer the nodes were not even swollen. Those nodes are now "enlarged" along with a…
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Today is Skeezie's Birthday!
Sending wishes your way for a wonderful Birthday! Hope you have a great day! -Jenny
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Is Anyone Watching "Dancing With The Stars?"
I really didn't think I was going to like it this time, but I have to admit, that I like it now. I guess it just takes some time to get to know the celebrities on there before I pass judgement. Tonight was awesome! I was brought to tears. Hubby, not so much ( lol ), but, he sits there with me "cause he knows I like the…
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Happy Thanksgiving
To ALL PINK SISTERS!!! May God Bless You and Yours families. I just want to say .... ●●●▬▬▬▬▬▬●●●▬▬▬▬▬▬●●●▬▬▬▬▬▬ஜ۩۞۩ஜ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬●●●▬▬▬▬▬▬●●●▬▬▬▬▬▬ ●●●●●●(¯`’★♫♪ • ♥ HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!! ♥ • ♪♫★`’¯)●●●●●● ●●●▬▬▬▬▬▬●●●▬▬▬▬▬▬●●●▬▬▬▬▬▬ஜ۩۞۩ஜ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬●●●▬▬▬▬▬▬●●●▬▬▬▬▬▬
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Pink sister sent to hospice!!!!! passed on tuesday look at bottom post.
I'm asking for prayers for a family friend she wasn't on the boards,i know she had a mastectomy(09)i would see her when i was going in for treatment she would be coming in for a port flush, well to make a long story short she's been in the hospital since Friday and i found out just a few minutes ago(east coast time 11:30)…
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Stinky head
Haven't seen this one... my sister is complaining that her head is stinky... she hasn't completely shaved her head, is sporting a thinning crewcut after 2 chemo treatments. Says her head is stinky... even right after a shower and after washing.... Anyone experienced this? Thanks!
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tamoxifen and achy areas
Anyone on Tamoxifen that has aches(throbbing) in the underarms where they check for lymphnodes? or sometimes even breast aches? Of course I have had bone pain, and hot flashes, but was just wondering if anyone has experienced this.
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Question to the seasoned ladies out there...
Being new here I'm still trying to figure this site out! On one of my recent threads, I had someone comment that although they didn't have cancer they wondered what it was like to have it, what it was like to not have anyone to talk to, etc. My first thought was to reply, look around your neighborhood, there's plenty of us…
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What is the difference
I keep reading sonogram, ultrasound, CAT scan, MRI...! All go in tube/tunnel? Denise
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Radiation-no side effects -no burning
It seems from reading on here I am one of the few with NO side effects (fatigue, burns etc) I am very fair skin-I am very greatful I did not have any-just curious are there otheres out there the same? My friend who just had breast surgery had radiation just before surgery and is in terrible pain, burned etc..thought an…
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Have you ever felt mischievous during this journey?
I can name at least two times... - It started with the needle biopsie, the assistant who was showing me where I can get undressed really liked my shoes. And I REALLY didn't like the feel of this place. So I offered her my shoes, is shell just jot down that all was well and I could be on my way. And when she hesitated I…
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I'm new to this site and don't know what to do next.
Hi I have finally accepted the fact that I am a survivor of cancer. I had a lumpectomy and lymph node removal. I will have to have an additional surgery to remove more tissue from around the tumor area, but no more lymph nodes were involved so that is good. I want to know opinions on following the "standard" treatment…
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keep in thoughts
good life time friend had breast surgery less then 2 wks ago and must go back tomorrow for more! She is very sore from Radiation and surgery and now this...on top of it all.. Denise
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What I now know...or don't know
I thought I would start a new discussion since I have some additional info. I've jumped ship from the ovarian cancer board. Dx. July 2010 with stage 3a, grade 3, clear cell. In a clinical trial and had IV/IP taxol and cisplatin and have been on Avastin every 3 weeks as maintenance. Found out I have invasion lobular cancer…
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Today is debbie 1162"s Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope you have a wonderful day filled with everything and everyone you love most! -Jenny
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port removal
Hi all, I'm having my port removed this Tuesday, 11/22/11 in the doctors office. I'm one year cancer free - and a little nervous about this.
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Warm breast and post treatment nipple pealing - did anyone experience this?
Hi everyone, I am almost 2 months out of radiation. The radiated breast still feels warm, especially after physical activity. In addition to the whole breast being warm, the nipple of the breast have little yellow crusts. Are these still side effects from the radiation or something I should worry about? All comments are…
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Hello...It's been a while
Hi Guys... I haven't posted in a while and thought I would just check back in and say hi. Looks like there are lots of different things going on in the blog posts (as always). My health is very good and continues to be that way, but I missed all of you. Hope this posts finds all of you surviving and winning the various…
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Holiday Week
Hi Pinks- We're leaving in the morning to visit our kids for the holidays - in Las Vegas. We'll drive down so that takes care of Monday. It's about a 9 hour drive. Tuesday I have an appointment at a wig shop for a new do. I just need a change, the current wig is not being phased out. I'm taking my 5-year-old granddaughter…
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alcohol consumption
Anybody here consume any alcohol during chemo? I'm on cytoxan & taxotere 4cyckles every 3 wks. I know dehydration could be an issue, but if that's watched can I have alcohol?
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MRI results
Hi, I got the results of the MRI yesterdat, 3 mm x 3mm x 5mm enhancing nodule, plateau pattern of enhancement. BIRADS-category 3 - probably benign. Another MRI in 6 months. This wording of "probably benign" has me a little scared. Should I ask for a biopsy to be done? I don't think I can wait and wonder for 6 months. I've…
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Possible endomiatrial abliation next Wed but I'm not bleeding.
I am 51 years old and have been on tamoxafen for a little over three months for breast cancer. I was told by my oncologist that my periods would probably stop. I was recently tested and am not in menopause yet but have not had a period in three months. I have been having severe cramping and after transvaginal ultrasound,…
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Done with the chemo....
HI Ladies I was supposed do my 5 chemo treatment today however, my doctor advised me she took my diagnosis to the board and they all decided that i do not need 6 treatment 4 was enough..soooo happy....i'm now halfway done with this journey...i have to do 28-33 rad treatment but i'm assuming radiation is no where near as…
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Chest feels like it is in a vise-- doctor update
Dr. called, the fluid in the lungs is from the progression of the cancer throughout my ribs and chest wall. I will see him Wednesday and will need to make some decisions then. Will start chemo again next Friday or the following Wednesday. He said it is progressing quickly... he said the tumor in the liver is the least of…
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Today is shortscake's Birthday!
Sending Birthday wishes your way - hope your day is filled with lots of fun & surprises! -Jenny
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Happy Birthday to all those I've missed
Between site issues and computer problems (it would just shut down in the middle of a session on line) I haven't been posting much for the past almost 2 weeks. SOoooooo, Happy Birthday to all those I've missed. I think I'm back now but time will tell. Trying to catch up on all that's gone on. Blessings to one and all!