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Dr update
Well today was a busy day. I had 2 Dr's appointments one with the cancer Dr and on with the plastic surgeon. The cancer dr had some good news the lymph nodes were all negative so no rads for me thank GOD!! Now on the other side the pathologist was not happy with the margins so I may have to go back in to surgery to get…
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Hello everyone
I'm still reading but not able to post much. My stomach pain was not gall bladder but disease related. The chemo is rougher than last time at first dx in 09. I got through that much easier. I'm still worried about the future with the liver mets. Thanks for posting about me. I spend alot of time in bed, mostly dizzy and…
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Depression after chemo and surgery?
Hi all, I just joined this site and this is my first post. I completed my chemo and had a single mastectomy a month ago. I'm in the process of reconstruction and getting physical therapy. I still need Herceptin infusions once every three weeks for the next 6 months but I have officially been declared Cancer free by my…
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OT - I'm a little nervous tonight
I am going to have some major dental work tomorrow (8 teeth extracted) so I am a little nervous. I know that it will not be painful during the extractions but I also know it will be painful later. I have laid in a supply of soup and frozen yogurt so that I will at least not starve until I am able to chew. I am hoping that…
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Taxotere/Cytoxan & teaching
I'll be starting Taxotere & Cytoxan chemotherapy in a couple of weeks - 4 rounds, three weeks apart. Also Herceptin for a year. What I'm most worried about is work as I teach middle school Monday-Friday and I'm wondering if it will be fair on the kids to have a teacher who is feeling lousy for days at a time. On the other…
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Does anyone here have stories of hope to share?
A lot of people right now are really sad, worrying for either their lives or a loved one. Does anyone on here have stories of hope and survival to share with those people? If you are the one feeling sad and alone right now, read these and feel better. I hope that you can all remember when it was you, and help these people.…
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Question
Hey Pink lad/lassies, If a tumor begins in the lobulars and has moved outside...is that Invasive Lobular? I see the onc on Monday to get the results on this tumor. The other tumor is IDC.
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BRAC Analysis Insurance Trouble
I am attempting to have this Genetic testing done and am running into trouble with insurance. Currently my request in "under review" to see if I meet the "requirements" which they cannot tell me what those requirments are. SO frustrating...I initially called United Health Care and they informed very emphatically that this…
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More fun :)
This game consists of two words that go together. You change of the words to make another thought. These are fun. Brown Bag
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Sinai-Happy Belated Birthday! 11/9
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR SINAI HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!! I'm so sorry! I forgot to give Jenny the updates for Nov. I hope you had a wonderful day! ♥ Cat
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Correction ? since not reconstruction
Has anyone had a lumpectomy and had it evened out with other side? Denise
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Friend just had breast surgery couple weeks back and must again this week
She had surgery & must have less intense surgery on the 22nd...she is very burned and sore from radiation and now more surgery...good news NO nodes involved...I FEEL so badly for her esp so soon.. Denise Please keep her in your thoughts
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DIEP pre-ops and surgery
So, in December I'm going in for a DIEP. I had a right mastectomy in June, and they're going to do the left side with a tummy-tuck to rebuild the right side. (They'll save the skin from the left for reconstructing it.) Pre-ops are today with my surgeon, plastic surgeon and hospital, plus a diagnostic mammogram (whatever…
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Just a fun little treat I wanted to share, hope you try it and enjoy it.
You know sometimes you just want a nice warm fudgy piece of chocolate cake but you don't feel like the hassle of getting out the mixer and having all the mess. Well here is a simple little recipe that will meet that need. I hope you try it and enjoy it, I had mine earlier today. CHOCOLATE CAKE FOR ONE 1 Coffee Mug 4…
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I just want to whine.
I just want to whine and get pissed off. When I'm around people I feel like I have to put on a happy face so I haven't been going around anyone. Mom says, "It looks like your hurt." I say, "Its because it does hurt." It is like I'm supposed to pretend everything is fine. It is a very lonely feeling. I sleep a lot. I hope…
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Reconstruction
Diagnosed 11/3. Will have surgery 12/14. Will remove right breast that has the cancer and it was recommended to do the left also because I want reconstruction. Sounds like a long and arduous process. Do they look real?
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radiation
Hi all, I'm in the middle of my 1st chemo treatment and looking ahead to the next phase of the journey...radiation. I cancelled a scheduled consultation appointment today for radiation therapy. I realize it isn't until the second appt. (the simulation) that anything is really done TO you, but I'm just not ready to begin a…
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Today is tat2granny's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope you have a great day filled with surprises and lots of love! -Jenny
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the roof of my mouth
You know those bumpy things you have in the roof of your mouth? Well, all of a sudden a couple of them are pulled back in the wrong direction. I can put them back down but every time I eat or drink I have to lay them back down where they go. I could probably rip one out if I wanted to, but I DO NOT want to. Is this from…
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The Oak Tree
I wanted to re-post this for some of the newbies (seems like so many) sigh, I know I loved this poem when I received it in a card while going through treatment. Hugs, Wanda The Oak Tree by Johnny Ray Ryder Jr. A mighty wind blew night and day. It stole the Oak Tree's leaves away. Then snapped its boughs and pulled its bark…
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For all you HER2+ sisters out there
Has anyone heard of this study? This sounds very promising. 50% drop in recurrence, it gives me hope, so I thought I share. I will discuss this with my Oncologist. http://investors.galenabiopharma.com/releasedetail.cfm?releaseid=623681 Make it a great day!!! Hugs, Ayse
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Xeloda approval delayed by BC/BS
I found out last week that my breast cancer (in remission for 39 months) has metastasized to my bones (severe backaches last month led me to bone scans which showed my bones lit up like a Christmas tree). My onc prescribed radiation for the most painful pelvic area and Xgeva to help "cement" my bones and an oral chemo…
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post 6 mth check up (Hysterectomy due to tamoxifen)
Saw my OB aka surgeon all is well...no need for Harmone replacement...dont' have to go back for 6 more months... Denise
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Tamoxifen - no side effects then not working?
I was looking on whatnext and someone posted that if I don't have any side effects from tamoxifen, then it isn't working and I need to get tested!! According to them, this comes from the manufacturer. My oncologist said "great" when I told her I didn't notice any side effects, see you in 3 months. I did as much research as…
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Thank you Lady's
Sorry it has taken some time to get back with you lady's. I want to THANK you all for the kind words to help the night before the first chemo. I just worry alot. I got lucky and didnt get sick (so far), just tired. :)
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Mom has bc invasive,75 yrs bad health, need advice
hello, I am new. My mom has a 7 cm tumor, wanted to have mastectomy surgeon told her today they might need to do chemo first to see if it responds. she wants it out ASAP. she has lots of health issues, Coumadin, heart monitor, diabetic, etc. Anyone have similar,ar experience? I say do mast ASAP. any insight would help me!
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Happy Sunday!
Hey ladies! Since some of you are so sweet and ask for an update....here it is! Been doing great since surgery....just HATE these annoying drains!! See my surgeon for the first time tomorrow, but don't think he'll pull them yet, but I'm hoping by the end of the week. Want to head over to Portland and spend a week with my…
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~~ What's Everyone Doing For Thanksgiving? ~~
I know it is early to be asking, but, I imagine most of us have our plans set by now, whether we are hosting it or going somewhere. So, what are you doing for Turkey Day? ♠♣ Love, Susie ♠♣ I love turkey! Happy Thanksgiving!
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Thanks to everyone on the bus this morning!!
Oh boy! this was really the easiest scan I ever had.thank you all for going with me,I really tried to go to sleep on the little bed but you guy's kept me awake lol,you know i couldn't wear my breast form inside to take the scan but i bet you i had her in the car i found me a parking space nobody could see in my mini van i…
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Eye Exam while ON Tamoxifen
I went to routine check up for new glasses..he asked about Tamoxifen..I TOLD HIM I had been taken off it for 3 mths prior to my hysterectomy 6mths ago but back on. HE seemed very interested in info...later to find out very rare but it can effect a certain muscle or something in eyes... Thankfully I DO NOT have that issue..…