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frustrated
hi everyone..i have recently been taken off of tamoxifen(for the third time) to detox since the medication is "to toxic for my body" and i am scared. I reported to my new oncology doc that i have been having headaches for the last three wks and that my arm and foot are swelling...the new doctor who quotes stats at me about…
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I'm so discouraged
I'm so discouraged.After 3 months of contemplating getting a new doctor I made a appt.Why am I so upset in doing this??? It took sometime for a needle biopsy order and I was very upset but I'm hurt having to make a change. I'm not going to put him down.I just wanted more prompt healthcare. I keep saying "WHY did it come to…
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Has anyone else had any trouble with this site?
Sometimes it lets me log in and other times it is hard to get into. I am hoping that it isn't just me or my computer, but, who knows. lol Megan
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hershey
Well no news is gtood news and havent heard from my stalwart road buddy margo. so come sleet, snow, rain, we will be on our way. cant wait to meet you all at the Hershey reunion and then in California!!!!
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Hershey Pictures
I posted a few more pictures from our Hershey weekend on my page. There are more on Facebook. We had a great time and are planning on doing it again next year. xoxo, Jean
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Bump(s) in the Road
Radiation is finished but I am flat-out exhausted and still burned -- the severity ebbs and flows. I anticipate that this will be over soon. Meanwhile, I saw my new MO yesterday and learned that back in April when I had a CT for my shattered humerus (I was in such a pain-and-pain-killer fog at the time I don't even…
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Aches and pains while taking Herceptin and Aromasin
Hello fellow BC survivors, I had bilateral mastectomy on April 5, 2011 with tissue expanders, started chemo in May, had implants just 4 weeks ago. My chemo consisted of Taxotere, Cytoxan and Herceptin, 4 rounds, every 3 weeks for 12 weeks. I am continuing to take Herceptin until May 2012. I was started on Femara for 5…
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Today is Laurissa's Birthday!
Sending wishes your way for a happy day - hope you have an extra peaceful day today - feel gentle arms around you - take good care much love, -Jenny
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I'm home surgery done
Thanks for all the prayers and being with me through this. I am home and not really all that sore,just mainly where the drains are. I think the port hurts more than the actual mastectomy.I still have the onq pain pump in until tomorrow. I had the mastectomy with the exspander put in. Had quite a few lymph nodes taken as…
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neulasta
Some say the Neulasta was the worst part of chemo for them. I know it's different for everyone though. I had my fisrt chemo yesterday and the Neulast today.How"d you all do?
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Today is Lafera 12's Birthday!
Sending Big Birthday wishes your way - hope you have a wonderful day! -Jenny
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Finally happened!!!
For the past 2 years, diagnosis, treatment, surgeries, etc... I have been dreading the day when I would run in to some "friends" that dropped me after my diagnosis. It was very difficult to deal with at the time and I have practiced in my head what I would ay when it happened. Well, Saturday it happened. I ran in to both…
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what do i say at my first Cancer speech??
Hi Friends, My name is Yvonne I am a one year cancer survivor, My daughter has put together a "Pink Out" fashion show here in Pittsburgh, she has asked me to speak, I am a one year survivor and right now I don't know what to say because really?.. I feel depressed and lonely i wonder everyday if I will get Cancer back, I am…
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Link for financial help with meds, co-pays, insurance premiums
I know several sisters are having a difficult time and this was in our local paper. Thought I'd share and hopefully someone can benefit from it. They will help pay for medications, co-pays and insurance premiums for those in need. pinkribbonprincess.org Hugs, Debi
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Miracles do happen
Hi girls! So sorry it has taken me so long to post an update. Life has been crazy busy and as much as my mother nags me to slow down, I am always go go go! Not long after my last post, my oncologists attended the world conference and talked with the experts at the cancer institute at Harvard (who I saw last October) about…
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OT - comfort food - Traci's pumpkin swirl brownies
Had to try Traci's recipe from the Comfort Food thread a couple of days ago. Awesome! I had to improvise a little. Found it hard to believe this close to Thanksgiving that Publix didn't have a pumpkin bread mix, but I used a gingerbread mix and added pumpkin pie seasoning to it. It was delicious! Hot out of the oven with…
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how soon should you start radiation after a lumpectomy?
I had my lumpectomy on 9-16-11 and my first appt. With the radiologist isn't until 11-2-11 and that is only the consultation. It took 2 weeks to get that appt. Should i got to another facility that is futher away. I am afraid the 2nd appointment will take just as long to get.
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cancer door
Hi all, I'm afraid this one's a bit of a vent. Has anyone discovered that with their diagnosis came a "cancer door" or window? What I am referring to and am discovering is that MY business is no longer my choice as to with who, what details,when, or where it is shared. Because I knew no better, of course every step is…
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mwallace (Marge) this one's for you :)
My avatar of lighthouses are pictures that I've taken and here's Montauk Light. Have a good night everyone.
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Allergic Reaction to Taxotere?
Well after all the late end side effects from my first cytoxan/taxotere treatments I was ready to get number 2 over with. Cytoxan went in without a hitch so I was optomistic. About 8 minutes into the 60 minute taxotere, I started feeling really flushed, started coughing and couldn't breathe. The nurses immediately stopped…
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Need to add some artwork to the girls
By next summer i can get my bare naked girls some artwork (tattooing) and im tryin to do some research on it and what better place to start than with you all. My plastic surgeon says they dont look that great when they do it and says to get it professionally done...but where do i go cuz im not just going to walk into a…
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Radition for Bone Mets/Pain? Other treatments?
I am having intense pain in my legs, like difficult to walk some days. I have been on Femara for 18 months. Before I would have a few aches, bothersome but I was able to manage. Had a bone scan last week, and it showed no progression of the bone mets. But I was shocked when my doctor said none of my multiple mets showed…
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Please need some good thoughts
for family member-not for BC but I thought maybe with all the kindness here you can send some in this direction. short& NO detials...I KNOW... thanks... Denise
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New to Network
Hi,I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in May of 2010 had surgery in July 2010 for Bilateral Mastectomy & 2 Lymph Nodes removed from each side i am 68 and so far am Cancer free i am on Tamoxifen and Gabapentin for the hot flashes which only subsides them and did not have reconstructive done i figured at my age didn't need…
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Femara side effects
I recently went off of Femara due to the side effects. I've been on it for 3 years. Does anyone know how long it takes for the side effects to subside? I've heard it can take awhile for the drug to be completely out of your system. Thanks, Karen
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HELP!! I have my surgery in the morning
Hi It's that time!!! I am having my mastectomy in the morning. I am scared haven't been able to hardly eat all day, but glad to have the cancer taken out. I might be getting the tissue expander but not sure yet the plastic surgeon will be there with the surgeon. If not tomorrow at a later time. My cancer Dr don't know yet…
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BLOOD DISCHARGE
Hello Everyone, I am new to this discussion board, but a was a regular at the Head & Neck. I had tonsil cancer with 1 lymp node both removed, and 32 radiation treatments that ended Nov of 2010. Things been good so far except for when I went to get my mamogram. The doc did the breast exam and noticed blood discharge from…
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Up all Night
My brain doesn't seem to know that it is night. SOme nights I am awake all night until 5am...so I am grateful that I go to work from 3-6 so I can get some sleep. I seem to average 4-6 hours and that is all. Did anyone else have this problem and what did you do? I've already tried, teas, and lavendar, and relaxing tapes,…
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Today is roseann4's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope you have a wonderful day - surrounded by everyone you love! -Jenny
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OT - If you have been pregnant -
did you have cravings and if so what were they? With both Sons, I only had cravings once and it was BAD that one night! Made Hubby get up about midnight (he went next door and got his buddy up to go with him) and they searched all of Jacksonville (FL) and surrounding areas to find me canteloupe and cabbage. This was back…