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Breast Cancer

 

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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…

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  Started by aysemari

  Most recent by debi.18

  Nov 16, 2011

  Breast Cancer
• 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 tr…

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  Started by molly64

  Most recent by Alexis F

  Nov 16, 2011

  Breast Cancer
• 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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  Started by disneyfan2008

  Most recent by Alexis F

  Nov 16, 2011

  Breast Cancer
• 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.…

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  Started by iluvmykids

  Most recent by DianeBC

  Nov 16, 2011

  Breast Cancer
• 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…

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  Started by happy1415

  Most recent by DianeBC

  Nov 16, 2011

  Breast Cancer
• 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…

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  Started by CindyFH

  Most recent by jnl

  Nov 16, 2011

  Breast Cancer
• 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'…

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  Started by SueRelays

  Most recent by jnl

  Nov 16, 2011

  Breast Cancer
• ~~ 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 turk…

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  Started by susie09

  Most recent by Pam5

  Nov 16, 2011

  Breast Cancer
• 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 f…

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  Started by mollyz

  Most recent by Angie2U

  Nov 15, 2011

  Breast Cancer
• 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...…

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  Started by disneyfan2008

  Most recent by Rague

  Nov 15, 2011

  Breast Cancer
• Chatroom

  Does anyone go in there to chat? I'm having trouble accessing it. I sent an email and nothing.

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  Started by MellieMc

  Most recent by VickiSam

  Nov 15, 2011

  Breast Cancer
• 1st chemo today

  Hi all, Well I did it! I started chemo. Swore I never would and still wish I hadn't, but necessary evil I guess. As expected on day one, I feel pretty good. I "arm wrestled" my doc about the steroids.…

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  Started by madsters1

  Most recent by Megan M

  Nov 15, 2011

  Breast Cancer
• Hitchin' a Ride... (and Vit D question)

  I had so much fun on the last bus ride, may I ask for another on Thursday? Yep, it's been six months already. I finally got off the sugar high from the last ride. Can anyone bring a crock pot of soup?…

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  Started by JuJuBeez

  Most recent by camul

  Nov 15, 2011

  Breast Cancer
• New here - my intro

  Hello ladies and gents. I'm new here. I've been lurking for a few weeks and decided it was finally time to introduce myself and maybe get to know some of you nice people. I'm a 52yo female. I've got I…

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  Started by sylvan

  Most recent by sylvan

  Nov 15, 2011

  Breast Cancer
• Mayo Clinic patients

  Hi. If you've ever been seen at a Mayo Clinic, would you please share your experience with me in regards to how your at home drs reacted to your decision? My home state drs haven't been too accepting!…

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  Started by Brooklyn777

  Most recent by SIROD

  Nov 14, 2011

  Breast Cancer
• Today is Cat64's Birthday!

  Happy Birthday dear Cat! Hope your day is filled with fun, surprises and love all around! -Jenny Cat64 is the wonderful Pink Sister who keeps the Birthday list current and (most of the time) sends out…

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  Started by jennytwist

  Most recent by Ritzy

  Nov 14, 2011

  Breast Cancer
• We Need The Pink Bus For Mollyz's Bone Scan - Let's Load Up Pink Sisters

  Mollyz is having a bone scan on November 14th. I've got the pink bus already gassed up and ready to pick up all of you pink sisters to support her. Thanks, Lex

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  Started by Alexis F

  Most recent by Ritzy

  Nov 14, 2011

  Breast Cancer
• Anxiety & shakiness

  Help~ I amm on my 3rde round of chemo and since halfway after round 2 have had terrible anxiety. shakes,etc. Not good. i cannot sleep worth anything and feel like this is never going to end. Anyone ou…

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  Started by JenniferO

  Most recent by Noel

  Nov 14, 2011

  Breast Cancer
• Southern California Brunch pictures

  Hello Dear sisters, As you probably have heard Penny is coming to LA on Saturday. I hope you will make a last minute decision in favor of coming . I made our reservations at: Turquoise Address: 1735 S…

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  Started by New Flower

  Most recent by Noel

  Nov 14, 2011

  Breast Cancer
• how do you send a private message to someone?

  thanks

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  Started by lizzie17

  Most recent by chenheart

  Nov 14, 2011

  Breast Cancer
• Thermography

  Anyone had this done? I read that it reads the temperature?? And can show areas of Cancer in a very early detection. Does insurance cover something like this?

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  Started by nicmarie75

  Most recent by Noel

  Nov 14, 2011

  Breast Cancer
• Different Chemo

  Hi Everybody, As some of you know, I had to go off cytoxon/taxotere because I kept getting pneumonia. My doc put me on hormone therapy - Anastrazole. It may be shrinking the tumor but, if it is, it's …

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  9 comments

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  Started by Pam5

  Most recent by jnl

  Nov 14, 2011

  Breast Cancer
• A sad day!

  Yesterday we lost another loved one. My gma Miller! She was 94 years old and she lived a full life and we are all ok with her passing for she always dreamed of going home to see gpa again. Now they ar…

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  Started by jo jo

  Most recent by MellieMc

  Nov 14, 2011

  Breast Cancer
• Need Some Advise

  My Dear Pinkies, I have never written before, but I need your words of wisdom. I know that so many of you have had a much harder time than me, so I have never written before, but have read your posts …

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  Started by Nana C.

  Most recent by Megan M

  Nov 14, 2011

  Breast Cancer
• Today is chickad52's Birthday!

  Best wishes for a wonderful day - filled with lots of nice surprises! -Jenny

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  Started by jennytwist

  Most recent by Ritzy

  Nov 14, 2011

  Breast Cancer
• 

  Breast implant girls - A question for you

  Hey ladies thanks for responding in advance. On November 3rd I am having my implant exchange surgery. As many of you know I am still struggling as to whether I want saline or silicone. I need to make …

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  Started by butterflylvr

  Most recent by Ritzy

  Nov 14, 2011

  Breast Cancer
• Did i do the right thing?

  Sorry this isnt BC related...but im stressed out over a situation and need to vent and maybe have some input of reassurance that i did the right thing. So here it goes. My cousin Georg (Stacys brother…

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  Started by jo jo

  Most recent by sweetvickid

  Nov 14, 2011

  Breast Cancer
• 

  need info and advice on bone mets

  My mom was just diagnosed with breast cancer in august this year. A few weeks later we received the results of the lymph node biopsy and it was barely positive so she went from stage 2a to stage 2b. S…

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  Started by katherine1007

  Most recent by jnl

  Nov 14, 2011

  Breast Cancer
• Newbie to the group

  Hello all, I had a lumpectomy and reconstruction surgery done about 3 weeks ago. I'm still in the recovery process. I had 2 tumors in my right breast. They are different types and the Oncologist is se…

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  Started by MellieMc

  Most recent by Alexis F

  Nov 14, 2011

  Breast Cancer
• 

  I'm a rad grad.. Again!

  Hi ladies!! Things have been so crazy busy, so sorry it's been a while since my last update. Yesterday was my last radiation treatment and I couldn't be happier! Its such a weird feeling finishing tre…

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  Started by HootieGirl

  Most recent by Kristin N

  Nov 14, 2011

  Breast Cancer