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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!
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Update.. My Moms results
Its scar tissue, however the radiologist did see something on the upper part of her abdomen but the picture was not clear so now she gets to have another CT scan. The radiologist recommends a CT scan immediately. So very nice of her dr to wait 13 days to give her te results & order this " immediate" test. I still think…
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Bone Scan results!!
Hello everyone that was on the bus yesterday with me i just wanted to let you know the scan results are fine just a little "author"and that's OK with me i can beat him up,I've really been scared to exercise because i thought i might break something well look out the Dr. told me to start out walking and work my way back…
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The PInk Bus Is Needed Again For JuJuBeez - Julie On Thursday!
Julie has her six month check up this Thursday, so, let's all get aboard. I am bringing the potato soup that she has a craving for, so, let's fill the bus up with great food and drinks as always. All Aboard The Pink Bus For Julie
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Anyone heard from Laurissa..
I haven't been on much lately so I might have missed it but haven't seen any posts from her since mid October. Just wondering if anyone else has heard and how she's doing. Thanks, Wanda
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Herceptin movie
Others may already know this but, I just found out this week about a movie called "Living Proof" staring Harry Connick Jr. It is about Dr. Slamon that discovered/invented herceptin. It is a good movie about what he went thru to develop the drug and make it available for women that are her 2 positive. It also explains how…
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Femara and rads at the same time?
On Thursday I was given Femara to start taking. I've done that. Since then, I got to thinking that maybe I shouldn't have started until I'm through with radiation. I'll be through on Tuesday so maybe it isn't a big deal. Does anyone know if it's okay that I take Femara before being done with radiation? I'd call the doctor…
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First Worldwide Guidelines for Advanced Breast Cancer on the Horizon
Experts from around the world are meeting in Spain to set forth guidelines for the treatment of advanced breast cancer. This is so important because both physicians and patients will have access to recommendations for care. Guidelines have begun to multiply for many conditions (for example, google "guidelines for asthma…
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Update: Has anyone used lead vests/shields etc for radiation?
Hello girls! I'm on my 5th of 30 rad treatments on both sides since I had Ca on both sides ( so double exposure ). Just wondering if any of you had used lead covers/vests over the rest of your body/head etc. I know the radiation works a little differently but I'm concerned about increased risks of ca in other parts of our…