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taotere and cytoxan
Hi all, Looks like my time has come. After MUCH fighting and running, I will begin 4 cycles, every 3 weeks of Taxotere and Cytoxan next week. The medical community has their "take" on it by way of observing patients. Can some of you who actually walked this road plese share with me the realities? I am 48, in pretty good…
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Wasted worries!
Home from my trip and it went very smooth! Delta was great with the wheelchair, security was a breeze, the gal even tied my shoes for me... they seated me in the bulk head, my sister-in-law was waiting at the curb when I rolled out in Orange County. Chair came apart easily and was easy to get in the trunk. FYI, I love my…
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fatigue
Hi all, Well, I just had to share. I work in the office of an elementary school and I have a wonderful principal who has been so kind to me during mt surgeries, chemo, radiation, etc... I still am so tired almost 2 years out that I can not make it through the day without a "rest". Yesterday, I slept for 10 minutes, today…
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Ears
I got sounds in my ears (white noise) after i finished chemo 10 months. I take tramadol 4 pain I took the heavy duty cocktail for the real fast growing cancer tumor. Lucky me. It was that or 8 years to live. At 49 I thought ummm 57 year old, thats not too bad. My mother died of stomach cancer at 53. brain mri's clear. I…
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prayers please
My uncle was diagnosed a few months back with esophageal cancer. His prognosis wasn't too bad. They thought 1-2 years with treatment. Unfortunately, his cancer is really aggressive and he has moved into a hospice facility. The family (his sisters mostly) is having a hard time, as you can imagine. Please pray for peace in…
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what *not* to say to a cancer patient
I'm thinking of making up a little index card and passing it out to people... tonight at my book club (hello, I am here to FORGET about breast cancer for awhile...) "So, what is your prognosis now?" I was literally speechless. I mumbled something like, umm, yeah. Anyone heard any other good ones? Laura
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oncotype DX score
Hi all, Pretty confused here. From my very first visit with my onco. in Sept, she has very much put me on the "road to chemo". She explained all the meds, ALL the horrid side effects,even told me that some women cut their hair in preparation for losing it. So I did. I've been petrified of the whole thing. All along she…
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Today is Crselby's Birthday!
Sending BIG Birthday wishes your way! Have a Happy Day! -Jenny
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Today is Butterflylvr's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR LORRIE HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Wishing you Health, Happiness, & Love on your special day & always! Happy 50th!! ♥ Cat
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Question about lymph nodes after mastectomy
I have some swelling in my left armpit area. That's the side of the mastectomy. That was in Aug. of 2009. I've been out of chemo since Dec. of 2009. I can feel something, but I'm not sure what it is. Has anybody had a recurrence to show up in the lymph nodes? I only had four nodes removed during the sentinel node biopsy…
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Today is teresa41's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope your day is filled with everything you love most! -Jenny
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Today is Cookie97's Birthday!
Hope your day is filled with wonderful surprises and you are surrounded by all those you love most! -Jenny
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Today is Marilyndbk's Birthday!
Hope your day is filled with wonderful surprises! Happy Birthday! -Jenny
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Today is Lovelylola's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope this is your best one yet! -Jenny
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Today is BlazyTracy's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope your day is filled with everything you love most! -Jenny
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Cancerversary
My journey began 2 years ago tomorrow with a routine mammo. I didn't have the good fortune of meeting you until after my surgery in December. Now, I get to meet several of you in person in Hershey this weekend. Good friends and chocolate, too! Thank you all so very much. Sue
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Lobular Breast Cancer.. Chemo before surgery...Support please...
I was diagnosed with Lobular Carcinoma of my (L) Breast in August 2011. Started A & C Chemo treatment for (4) cycles every 2 weeks the end of August. To start Taxol next week for (4) cycles every two weeks. Last chemo really knocked me out. Just trying to deal with the awful side effects as best as I can. Had Mamo in Jan…
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Bones not healed
The 2 bones in my foot tht broke 8 weeks ago (Hubby's fault - he put an APP on my phone to turn the screen into a flashlight and insisted I had to go outside and see how it worked - well I tripped/slipped in a rut and broke the bones) still aren't healed and the podiatrist is not sure how well they will ever heal. He is…
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Very touching please read.
.. Married or not… you should read this. Marriage. “When I got home that night as ...my wife served dinner, I held her hand and said, I’ve got something to tell you. She sat down and ate quietly. Again I observed the hurt in her eyes. Suddenly I didn’t know how to open my mouth. But I had to let her know what I was…
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For Chickadee
The stuffed peppers were delicious!! Even my daughter (she's picky about green food, and doesn't usually eat peppers) enjoyed them. We had them on a day that both my hubby and I were too tired to cook...thank you so much!!! I'm already looking forward to our next lunch. Hugs, Linda P.S. Somehow your CSN email is set up so…
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mammo post Lumpectomy
I go for mammos and alternate LEFT side (cancer side) and then next time both sides etc.. I assume this is common practice? Denise
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Heels
I asked at oncologist appt today...said nothing to do with Tamoxifen...could be heel issue and to see foot dr...(odd name..I can hear it in my head but not type it out..fiskel something) hehe Denise I think I'll try gel inserts first ! Denise
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Heel Pain - Anyone else?
I have been having heel pain for over a year now and curious if anyone else has had a similar issue. I started Femara last year and experienced joint pain, so I was switched to Arimidex. Shortly after starting Arimidex, I started experiencing severe foot pain mostly in my arch and heel. I tried various heel, cushions,…
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Best time of day to take Arimedix/Anastrozole tablets---morning or night????
I have been having trouble sleeping so I am wondering if it would help to take the Arimedix/Anastrozole tablets at night to help with the sleeping problems???//?
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Vit-D for pain.
Hello Everyone. I was at the Dr, yesterday and I asked about Vit-D for pain. I have been having allot of pain that started with chemo. And has gotten worse in the last few months. Knee, wrist, hips, muscle, joint. And yes I have had test done it is not Mets. Anyway, I read about Vit-D here on this forum. ( can't remember…
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What one SHOULD say to a cancer patient
Ok, we've got a great thread going on what not to say to a cancer patient, but what would you all like people to say to you? Suzanne
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Any way to lift the fog?
Is is chemo fog or from the Compazine or maybe the Nuelasta? Does it get any better or just a continual thing?
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? on those who wear foobs
My chest is concave where the boobs used to be. I find all of the foobs to curve away (convex) from the chest. To me this is dumb. It makes a big gap that I find uncomfortable. Does anyone else feel the same way?
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Good things Happening
Just wondering what GOOD news is happening with everyone & their families! Just a cheery thought... As of this month my duaghter and her grandsons can get health coverage from her job. IT's been years since they have had any! Other daughter doing well in college! Denise
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blood work done, mammo done tomorrow
Oncologist appt...used to go every 3 mths now spread out to every 4mths...so that's a perk...(almost 4 yrs since this all started) OT-Tues will be 5 years since my mom died..(not from cancer) but -----glad she was not around for any of this...BC and then hystectomy