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CT scan, no changes, but 10th infection since April and this time in the kidneys
I feel like it is time for another doctor to try and figure this all out. So, even though I really like my oncologist, I do have a Cancer Center near enough and think I will start to go there. I started there 3 years ago, but it was so big, etc. But now I seem to be more complicated than when I had my DX and surgery. This…
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Daughter's mammo...thank you!
Thank you every one for the prayers offered up when my daughter had her first mammo the other day....they only did the routine mammo....told her she could get dressed and leave...so we are assuming until she sees her ob/gyn that everything was normal...WHEW! But I won't rest easy until she's told everything is…
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clear mammo, easy airline experience
On Wednesday I did 2 firsts since treatment...mammo of my right breast, and airline flight. The mammo was clear, yahoo!, and the security screening at the airport was no different than it ever has been. I did wonder if I had forgotten to remove the little metal nipple marker if it would have set off any alarms, lol. They…
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Very sharp stabing pains after Rad's..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I finished my rad's on the 17. But I am very sore and major sharp pain s they only last a few seconds but it makes me see star's is that normal for the first week or so after Rads...
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change of DRs
My oncologist is out on maternity leave..NOT SURE FOR HOW long...as well as my long time gastro Dr is no longer practicing... I HOPE I LIKE the news ones like I DID mine.. Denise
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New tata's moved
I have a question... my exchange surgery was Sept.2010 and now my my new tata's have moved east and west... has anyone had this happen and what can they do?
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rash under breast that keeps coming back?
Ok....this is like the third time I've had an itching, red rash under my breast. The first time was right after rads and they gave me cipro for it. The last time was about a month or so ago and it was bad. I was given a bacterial antibiotic that cleared it up but gave me an allergic reaction. Well, last night I found…
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Please read my friend's story on Everyday Health
Hi sisters -- I'm not sure if you remember me posting about my friend months ago. How she was dx with bc right after pregnancy and had the gene. Then she got an ovarian scare months later. Here's her story: http://www.everydayhealth.com/breast-cancer/meet-cathy-sabbio-mom-wife-and-breast-cancer-survivor-at-33.aspx
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latissimus dorsi flap procedure
im going to have this done in november on both sides i had a double masectomy. i would like to hear from others that have had this done. any information would be appreciated. thank you! teresa
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Thank You all....
Thank You All so very much. I feel better just knowing you are all there. It will be a sad trip but like some of you said remember the good times. Glad the Pink Bus is coming. I will be ready to have a little fun also. Again thank You. My hugs and Prayers to All, Diana
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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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O.T. so how's been pumpkin picking
we did last week (grandsons and their mom) Wed college is havingn trick or treating (mom works evenings so I'll take them) sat Halloween party (she works all day sat you got it..I"ll take them) MONDAY real trick or treat..he day off...but boys wants me *us hubby too* to come along... Denise
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Ulcerative colitis
Hi everyone, it's been a while since I've been on. I hope you are doing well. I was recently diagnosed with ulcerative colitis on friday. The doc was due in the OR after my colonoscopy so was just able to tell me to avoid raw fruits and veggies and milk and avoid stress. I am on 2 anti-inflammatory meds. I was hoping there…
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One more Mammo..tomorrow..
This is almost 4 yrs post the start of BC... Funny thing is since all this started..my oldest daughter got a job in the Imagining Center I go to..she even set up my appt... Denise
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Just finished radiation hooray!
Just got back from my last treatment, woohoo! It will be nice to have that 2 hours a day M- F back, I probably won't be able to get through a whole day of work! It probably won't sink in until tomorrow, when I don't have to get in my car at 9:45! I've been really lucky, I have a little fatigue, but it usually doesn't show…
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saying hello
Hi all, I haven't written in a while, but want to say a big thank you for always being here. When I needed you most, you eased my fears and shared my worries. I am well on the mend and am grateful for it, back to work 20 hours a week and loving the after school program, even graduated to my own room of 2nd and 3rd graders…
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big toenails
A TEN YEAR SURVIVOR! Alas, in all these ten years I have had trouble with getting my big toenails to "take". The first time I lost one was during a dancing accident, while on Taxol. Someone pointed out to me that I was bleeding all over the dance floor! Ha! I didn't even feel it! I still don't have much feeling in my big…
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Anyone got sick after chemo...like getting a cold or flu? What to do?!
Hi sisters -- I feel like I'm coming down with a cold and I was wondering if any of you took medication for it while on tamoxifen. My white blood count is low and I'm just worried about not treating my cold. Any suggestions would be appreciated. :)
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Rest In Peace
I just read on Libby's facebook page that she passed this morning. I am so sad and it is hard to write this now. I have all of Libby's family's contact information and will give them sometime before I try to contact them to get the arrangements. I am heartbroken, especially for her 10 year old daughter, Carlie. xoxo, Jean
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Hershey Girls
Jean is having trouble getting on CSN so asked that this be posted ASAP. If any of you are planning on attending the dinner next Saturday at 6:00 at the Forebay Restaurant at the Hershey Lodge and you have not yet contacted Jean, please do so right away so she can finalize the reservations. She said that a few of you said…
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NEW BC treatment breakthrough
Did anyone else hear about this? I googled it after learning basic info and pasted the article below. BUT the folks at Hershey Medical have had a break through in treatment. It seems they've found a virus that kills breast cancer cells in the lab. The big problem, the funding needed to take it to trials. Read the story…
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You'll all love this song, "I'm Gonna Love You Through It", by Martina McBride (about BC survivors)
My daughter saw the video and said it brought a tear to her eye, and had to share and tell me she's here for me. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxIt70j_SPk Maybe it's been posted here before, but I couldn't get the search engine to find it. Love to all of you!
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Began today...
First rads treatment, of the second time around (first time almost 8 years ago). One done, 32 more to go. Relieved to have finally begun. Gotta start, in order to finish. Kind regards, Susan
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OT - Hershey ladies, I have a favor to ask
I have been searching for Jiffy cake mixes and they don't sell them in my area (or any place I travel) anymore. It will cost as much to ship them as it is to buy them from the company. If they sell them in your area, would someone buy some for me and bring them to Hershey? I could send a check or pay you when I see you. I…
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UPDATE..6.5 Months Post Chemo, 2 Months Post RADS, and...OMG!
Hello everyone. I haven't posted for some time. We've been going through too much. More than any one family should have to. I had a complete physical with my family doctor two weeks ago. She ordered a thorough, comprehensive blood workup test. My WBC is on the bottom end of normal with my Lymphocyte count at 0.7. My BP is…
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Hi Sisters!!! I'm Back
Hi Everyone! Sorry I haven't been on line and I will answer all my emails. Please forgive me for not replying. My son from Denver had to fix my computer when he was here cause I have not been on it for a long time and it would not let me in. On top of that things were moving very fast for me. After I finish Herceptin,…
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This is an amazing story - please read!
A women dx with bc and was suggested to terminate her pregnancy decided to have child and then fight! http://www.thebreastcancersite.com/clickToGive/bcs/article/Breast-Cancer-Survivor-WOWS-X-Factor669?origin=BCS_FACE_FAN_ADGROUP_BLOG_XFACTOR_10-21_CTG
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Wishing for more time in the day...
...because I haven't been able to reply to posts as often as I would like. I do think of you daily, and read your posts almost daily. You've been my support group through this madness. I will continue to send out prayers, positive energy, birthday wishes, welcomes for newbies, and I will be on the pink bus when…
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Has anyone oppted to not take the inhibitors and not had a re-occurance.
Saw oncoligiist today. IDC stage1clear nodes, Oncotype results was 6 if i take estrogen progestrone drugs. Soon will be doing radiation. Has anyone had similiar diagnosis and not do the drugs. They want me to start taking Arimidex
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Yikes! Hubby has retired!
Any words of wisdom? I have a 'honey do' list a mile long and I know he is addicted to Dr Oz. He hands out medical advice left & right - cracks me up! He will probably meet the old geezers in town for coffee at the diner at least once a week. He wants to get a part-time job, which I think would be good, but not til Spring…