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Anniversary of: THE News, surgery, End of treatments
I dont' say it to many people-but when I say for example: Today is 3 yrs since I finished radiation! TO ME it's a big deal-my family think like "OH"... Does it only mean something to US? ONLY exact DATE I remember is JUNE 28-08 which was my last day of radiation...I know about when ALL THIS started but whirl wind-so dates…
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wire localization, breast biopsy, lumpectomy
i am one week way from this procedure. i have read everything i can. i don't know if i can go through this alone; and i can't seem to get a straight answer. do i have breast cancer? no one says yes.. no one says no..
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friend decided on No treatment
Hi I am new to the list...my friend was diagnoised with inflammatory breast cancer stage 4 w/metasasis to the liver and ribs, well it would be easier to say where it is NOT in her bones which is toes and fingers...she was diagnoised on July 17th..she has had NO treatment and has decided to do none after getting her pet…
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Tamoxifen side effect
Hi ladies...I am having a side effect from Tamoxifen that I am not comfortable posting on the message board. If you are currently taking or have taken Tamoxifen, could you please email me and I will email you back and then you can email me back...... Okay, I know it sounds very secret but I know men read these posts and I…
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Great Burn Medication for Radiation
I had this great medication for my radiation burns. It's called "Radiaderm Radiation Relief System." It's a 2 step system wtih lactokine. Right after your radiation treatment, before you get dressed you rub this clear cool gel on your sight. It feels great, then you rub the soothing lotion on you when you get home. Put the…
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ARIMIDEX - 50,000 units ot Vitamin D to prevent debilitating pain - A MUST READ
For those of you taking Arimidex, please read the information below. I am so excited about this new study. I was petrified to take Arimidex after reading about horrible painful side effects. After reading this report and watching the short video, I have decided to take the Arimidex but will be asking my doctor to prescribe…
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not wanting attention-dont' get me wrong
Anyone else out there that didn't miss a beat in every day life while going through BC! Mostly my family dont' seem to get IT-cancer. I worked whole time(radiation on my lunch), still did every day things-no one at home even noticed I was sick per say! If I say Oh today is 3 yrs since surgery-no real comment other then OH!…
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Good News!
Today's visit with the oncologist brought such good news. After a thorough checkout, low tumor markers, and a long discussion, she told me I look better than she has seen me yet. I finally did the exhale that I have been holding in for three and a half years. Just a bone density scan, and then we are through. Just wanted…
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Xeloda update
I've been doing the Xeloda for a week and half now, and so far so good. I've had some tummy issues, mostly it feels like heartburn but lower. And also some leg cramps...that might be a need for more calcium...I'm avoiding dairy to try and minimize tummy issues. So I'll talk with my onc on that when I see him next week. The…
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How is TexasGirl? Anyone knows?
Hi TexasGirl -- Just checking on you making sure you're doing OK.
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Today is GabenAbbyMom's Birthday!
Wishing you a beautiful Birthday - filled with everything you love most! -Jenny
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meds after radiation
If I don't take the anastrozole will my chances be extremely worse getting the cancer back? On said it is not much but it is better.. My Chiropractor thinks I shouldn't.. Dose anyone know the percents not getting cancer if you don't take it verses takiing it.. Thank you Cindy for your advice on last post.
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Update News
Thought I would check in and let everyone know that the last CT Scan report show that my Tumors are being to shrink. So what my Dr did was lower the strength a little of the Chemo Drug. and he has put the schedule as Chemo for 2 weeks but I have to go back and get the White count shot and off for 2 weeks. But over all…
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cupsofhope
I never knew of this until now..I just opened yogurt and ON the inside of foil... each time if 20cent donation Denise...
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Dolphin Tale
I don't go very often to the movies but lately saw 2. Just wanted to mention that Dolphin Tale was excellent! Also a true story and very inspiring. Hugs, Wanda
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Grrr...pink
Okay, you know I seldom initiate topics, but this one is irritating me. Saw an ad in a magazine and it's also a giant billboard in town advertising "kids free in October" at the zoo. Nice, huh? Well, it's a picture of the bottom half of a PINK flamingo with its PINK legs standing next to the bottom half of a girl in a PINK…
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Today is Serenity92's Birthday!
Celebrate BIG today! Wishing you a Happy Birthday and many more to come! -Jenny
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Today is Sparkle1's Birthday!
Sending Birthday wishes your way - hope your day is filled with love all around you! -Jenny
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Today is Cindy54'a Birthday!
Hope your Birthday is filled with wonderful surprises! -Jenny
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Laser Surgery for Breast Cancer
Hi - Has anyone on this site had Laser Surgery for their breast cancer. I would love to hear from you. Did it work as well as conventional breast cancer treatments? thanks, Julie
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baring my heart
Hi everyone, My friend / sister-of-heart / roommate went for a breast biopsy last week. Previously, she had an mammogram and ultrasound. Microcalifications showed up on her right breast, the doctor requested a biopsy for that particular area. They said that this was removed completely - the results would be given in a…
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Today is rrogers34's Birthday!
Hoping your day is filled with wonderful Birthday surprises and love all around you! -Jenny
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Today is Linpsu's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hoping all your Birthday wishes come true! -Jenny
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Today is Sparklewings' Birthday!
Sending Birthday wishes your way - hope you have a beautiful day! -Jenny
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Swelling at night
So, after chemo, lumpectomy (with 11 nodes removed), and 33 rads, I had no sign of lymphedema. But now, at night only, my hands and feet seem to swell. My hands get tight and painful, but if I flex them for a bit, the pain goes away. Anyone else experience this or anything like it? Bonnie
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Cypress Cynthia aka 'CC' -- we are holding you close in our thoughts and prayers today -- "marker
Thinking of you -- hoping all goes well with your marker testing, today .. my Sister. Positive thoughts, ample prayers and continued remission with good marker levels .. is what I hope, pray and wish for YOU! Strength, Courage and Hope for a Cure ... Vicki Sam
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Linda
Has anyone heard from Linda since her last tests? Did I just miss it. I think about her and wonder show she's doing. Pam
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Next step in my journey
First, many many thanks to all of you for caring and for your support and humor. You make it much easier to take the necessary steps and get through this journey. Friday was a long hard day, and having you with me truly made a difference. The hardest part was hearing the words "stage four metastatic breast cancer".…
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after care
Has anyone not taken the 5 year drugs they have to take after radiation & chemo?
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Lakota Sweat Lodge - Women's Retreat following
Those who have been around for a while know that I do a Women's Retreat every 6 months at Ft. Meade (SD) VA. The Fall Retreat will be Oct. 14 - 16. There is an option to start the Retreat by doing an Iniki (Lakota Sweat Lodge) presidered over by a Lakota Elder who is a Veteran (he is such a NEAT guy). I do it as it takes…