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They tell it like it is...
Started on another antibiotic this week Levaquin for Bronchitis. I was talking to my son and told him I was a little hesitant because of all the side effects. He looked at me and said... "are you kidding me?" I thought he was reacting to the side effects I had just read him. He started laughing and said, "Mom, you just…
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i would love to her some thoughts about stopping bone strenthening shot.
ok I tend to over think things, I have stage 4 with bone mets and have been told I will be taking the shot every month for the rest of my life. to help protect my bones from the cancer. Heres were the over thinking comes in ... I want to keep the beast at bay and will keep fighting, however i cant help but think why keep…
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Let's Board The Pink Bus For Texasgirl10 ( Dawne's ) Mom
Dawne's Mom is having a MRI this Monday and I know could use our support and prayers. Thanks, Angie
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Good news! A clear mammo
2 years and counting! After the mammo,I saw my surgeon so I'm 'good to go' for another 6 months. A little irksome though, I have a calcification they're watching on the right, no biggie - it's been there awile. The cancer was on the left. The Doc that read the mammo only wants to recheck the right in 6 months, however my…
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Thyroid update
Just wanted to update everyone. I was supposed to have a biopsy of my thyroid as they found a nodule that glowed during a PET scan. After having to put off the biopsy for almost 3 weeks because of low white blood counts I was finally able to have it. I got the best news I have received thus far-it was not cancer! I was…
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Radiated skin/ reconstruction
Hello beautiful sisters, A friend of mine is going through tissue expander reconstruction and is having trouble with her radiated side not stretching. I was curious to hear your stories, does the elasticity in the skin eventually stretch through a gradual process, or will there come a point when it will only go so far and…
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Please pray for my Mom
My mom had a chest X-ray last week that shows a lung nodule. Her Dr has ordered an MRI for next week. I know she's worried & I am too. I'm praying with everything I have that this MRI comes back clean. I will keep y'all updated. Hugs & God Bless, Dawne
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~A note of THANKS the the Hershey Pinks~
I have not posted all my recent challenges on the board but some of the Pinks were aware of them. In the past few months I have had my gall bladder removed and it was feared there was cancer (there was none) I have had a mass in my eye removed they feared was cancer (wrong again) and most recently I had to have a bone scan…
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Last taxol was today
Finished # 12 taxol today - last one! I'm so glad to be done with that part of this journey. Can't say it was enjoyable but I made it through it. Had lots of tips from you wonderful ladies here for dealing with the side effects. A big THANK YOU to all of you. My mom went with me for the treatments so it was nice to spend…
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Update News
I Thought I would let everyone know that my News from my CT Scan on Mon of this week the report was not good. The Tumors have grown I was so upset my Dr has switch my chemo med and started a new one as of Tues the new medicine is Navlbine. But I am being to think that it is time to look for outside help any suggestion…
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Just opened my acct
I am 61 going on eternity. My diagnosis was in 2010 and have been doing 98% of this on my own with only a little help from friends. Would sure love added support/friendships etc. As my computer has just gone back on line, this is one of the 1st things I have done to stay in contact. Would love to hear from those that are…
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Mom always said if you can't say something nice....
So I guess all I can say is that 1 year ago today at approximately this time I got THE call. I am thankful to be done with surgery, chemo and rads. Happy that the bc seems to be in remission. Glad I found all of you, Jennifer
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just alittle worried
Im new to the discussion but just from looking around I can see the help and support you all give each other. Tomorrow I start my first chemo. Does everyone worry about the first one or is it all of them?
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Implant has herniated - Needs to be replaced
Hello to the Pink Ladies & Gentlemen, I had my tissue expander replaced with a saline implant on 6/13/11. I had the normal follow-up appointments and told the reconstructive surgeon that I was not happy with the shape of the new foob several times. He basically said that is the way it is going to be and there is nothing I…
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New Here....
I am 38 years old and was dx with breast cancer on 10/14. My lymph node biopsy came back CLEAR!!! (praise GOD!) BUT...I am HER2 positive. I am scheduled for a double mastectomy on 11/10. This is what I know so far....most of it is still in the duct, but 2 small places it went outside of the duct. The total measures 10cm. I…
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A Jo Jo update :)
Hi all Well i just passed my 2 year mark (diagnosed in October 09) and im still alive...WOOO HOOO! Im recouping from my last surgery. Im anxious to start working out and toning up this flab of skin i have become acustome to...its going to take alot of work and at a slow pace. Doc said i cant start for a few weeks yet...so…
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Starting chemo
I will be starting chemo on the 13th and was wondering if anyone could let me know how it went for them? I am gonna have 8 treatments, one every two weeks and was just wondering how hard a time people had with it. Thanks for any imput. Debbie
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Thank you pink sisters
Just a few weeks ago, I posted a question regarding depression after treatments and surgeries ended. I mentioned the doctor put me on zoloft. Well a few days after I posted, I went to the doctor and she switched me to lexpro. I feel the difference already. I've only cried once. Sometimes, I feel overly chippery. One of the…
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Revisions Surgery
I had my revision surgery on Monday.I first had my exchange surgery on Aug.17. From the time my bandages came off, I noticed that my left side( the cancer side) was smaller. I tried to ignore it but it really bothered me.I felt it was really noticeable when i wore a sweater top. It was really hard for me to tell my ps I…
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does ovarian cancer only follow breast cancer after taking tamoxifen?
Have survivers had ovarian problems if they take aromatase inhibitors or just tamoxifen or is it just previlent no matter how they treat your breast cancer. I was told by my oncoligist that my ovaries do not need to be checked unless i go on tamoxifen?
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antidepressants
Anyone ever tried Celexa?
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I qualified for the clinical trial and started chemo on Friday morning!
For some odd reason, I keep having a hard time logging into CSN and I miss all of you Kindreds! My wonderful, caring, great oncologist and I decided that the Faslodex was not doing as much as we wanted, and as he is ivolved with a clinical trial he is very excited about, he wanted me to be tested to see if I fit the…
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Has anyone had their oncologist offer fewer chemo treatments?
Has anyone had their doc offer fewer chemo treatments? I am scheduled for 4 and finished 3 (yay) but with bad side effects. Doctor said that I could only do 3 if I want - is this normal? I was borderline for chemo anyway - lump was only slightly invasive and no node infiltration, so the doc said there was a chance I didn't…
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Curve Ball
Hi ladies. I just need to vent. Several weeks back I posted about back pain and had a question on mets to the spine. I had to beg for an updated MRI and as good luck had it, it was only a ruptured disk. I had surgery two weeks ago (diskectomy)and the pain is gone. No cancer and I thought life was good. I returned to work…
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Has anyone heard anything from PinkKari09? I know she was having a hard time on chemo.
I didn't know if anyone has heard anything new on how Kari is doing. I know her chemo treatment was really hard on her. Lex
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HIT by big storm in NY
We've been out of electric etc since Sat am and got it back last night. I have lots of reading to catch up on! Anyone else hit by snow storm-which closed most everything? Denise
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The Pink Bus Is Rolling For Sue Relays - Let's Show Our Support
Sue is having a double mastectomy on Wednesday and needs our support and encouragement. Thanks, Angie
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joint pains after chemo
does anyone know if joint pain is a long-term side effect of the chemo drugs adriamycin and endoxin? My chemo finished in May followed by 33 sessions of radiation. I have stiffness in my joints which was never there before, and swelling and pain in my ankles, knees and thumbs?! I am 54 so I wonder if it's just old age…
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It's my turn, it's my turn...
As of today's oncology appointment I am officially dancing with NED and he's pretty light on his feet. I darn near spun him out of the room... Other news tidbits ~ Wednesday I had an appointment with my plastic surgeon to order my implants. I went with saline, at my stage in life I went with peace of mind over natural…
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I'm a daughter.
My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer yesterday. She is 61. She has not talked to me about it yet (my dad told me). I know that it has spread to her lymph nodes but I do not know what type she has or what stage she is in. She will begin radiation and chemotherapy, and she has an appointment with a surgeon on Thursday. I…