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A new hurdle is coming my way
I've not posted in a while. I've been in a forum at yahoo. They have a cancer group, and I have become interested in animated gifs and tags for e-mail, so I've been experimenting with them. I wish I could insert them here and then I could "WoW" you with cute pictures. My news is this: I have a tumor in the breast I have…
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My period came back???
After almost one year of no period...today I started to bleed. I thought with all the chemo and radiation my body was done with the monthly bleeding! Anyone else have their periods stop all together. I am 39 years old so I think I still have some years to go.... ;)
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anastrozole
Hi I was diagnosed with bcancer in july. I had a biopsy one wk and surgery the next. IHad a lumpectomy on my left side plus " the string ofpearls" taken out.(lymphmoods under left arm)..My tests came back with camcer being stage 1 and no cancer in the noids..Thank God!!I ended up getting an infection where the surgery was…
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Start f/a/c tomorrow
Hi Ladies It was been a few months since I have posted,I have finished my Taxol treatments 11 out of 12. My Onc stopped at 11 due to some neuropathy I was expieriencing.I made it through the weekly Taxol and every 3 weeks of herceptin with minimal side effects. All were quit managable. I even gained 16 lbs. which I needed…
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chemo questions
Hi all, I have IDC Stage II w/ lymphnode involvement(one). Have been advised to have 4 cycles Taxotere & Cytoxan followed by radiation and hormone therapy. I am still considering it. Can anyone who has had those particular drugs tell me #1- Will I need help? I am 48 years old with young children still at home. I have…
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Five
is on tonight on Lifetime. It's 5 short stories of the impact of breast cancer on women. Looks good, you can see a trailer on line. Each story is directed by different star. Jennifer Anniston and Alicia Keys are two that I remember. Just thought someone might like to see it. Hugs, Wanda
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Today is jennN's Birthday!
Sending Happy Birthday wishes your way - hope your day is filled with everything and everyone you love most! -Jenny
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Results on Tumor Markers
Hi lovely sisters, I just wanted to let you all know my tumor marker was a 14. My Dr. thinks that was normal so I take it. Not sure if this test is accurate, but I take it too. Anything available I can use, I'll take advantage of. :) Thank you all for your love and support.
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OT - How to make 40 years disappear
Go to your High School reunion! OMG! I had so much fun! It was soooo much better than high school actually was. We even decided to meet for breakfast this morning. We looked great - only a few I didn't recognize instantly. I found that I had a few pink sisters among our group, too. A classmates brother works for the school…
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tearing eyes
Hi Ladies..... So I’m going on my 4 round of chemo next week and after my 2nd round my eyes starting tearing up badly...people actually thinks im crying… I’m constantly wiping my eyes that by the time I’m done with chemo am going to have some serious wrinkles under my eyes.... has anyone experienced this? If so, any…
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Tattoos for a Cure - Fundraiser
I just wanted to share something that my friends did for me, and for us, over the weekend. I realize that tattoos are not for everybody, but there are ALOT of misconceptions out there about people who are tattooed/tattoo artists and tattoo shops. My friend Zaq owns a tattoo shop in St. Joseph, Michigan. I met him about 5-6…
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Positive BRAC2
This December it will be 9 years since I was diagnosed with bc and went through lumpectomy, chemo, radiation and reconstruction (large lumpectomy). At the time I was diagnosed, the BRAC testing was brand new, and I didn't have a family history of bc. Last year, my gyn suggested I have the test done since I have a daughter.…
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Further to my UPDATE...
The Dalai Lama on Humanity... The Dalai Lama, when asked what surprised him most about humanity, answered “Man. Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health. And then he is so anxious about the future that he does not enjoy the present; the result being that he…
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Aromatase Inhibitors and Joint Pain
Look what I just found: "Joint pain from taking an aromatase inhibitor can be troubling. But a 2008 British study suggests that women who experienced joint pain while taking hormonal therapy medicine were less likely to have the breast cancer come back (recur). Knowing that this side effect might indicate a reduced risk of…
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Dense Breasts bill vetoed in California
http://www.latimes.com/health/boostershots/la-heb-breast-density-bill-20111010,0,2577870.story
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SO you think that this is a girls club---WRONG
from my research, for every 1000 breast cancer paitents in the US, one is an man. I am one of those men. It was 3 1/2 years ago . Had a mastectomy, chemo, lost my memory to chemo, have perfrifrel. (wish they had spell check) neuropathy. severe depression, lost my job/insurrance.just about broke waiting to be forclosed and…
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brain mets.
two weeks ago, my mom was diagnosed with 2 brain mets that metastasized from her BC. One was located right on her brain stem. The neurosurgeon came in and told us that if we didn't do surgery, we would lose my mom, but that surgery was still risky. It could drastically impair her quality of life, speech, mobility, you name…
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Been a long time,having new problems
3 1/2 yrs ago I had a mastomectomy and did a year of chemo.TCH. Recently I discovered a lump under my arm. In the mean time I lost my job and insurance and money sooooooooo I am trying to get help through the County health dept. The doctor at the health dept. felt the lump and sent me for an ultrasound-----and NO I'm not…
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BACK.
I have been off of CSN for a while now - some of the oldies might remember me. Found a lump this summer. Finally went for my mammogram - got kicked over to a sonogram right away. Two techs. Much murmuring. Deja Vu. As of now I know nothing. Outwardly Im not panicking. Inwardly. Well you know the dread. Anyway. I can't get…
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****Thinking about Kat ****
Hi Kat -- You must be going through your treatments, testing, (etc. ) right now. But I wanted to say I'm thinking of you. A friend of mine - who is not on the forum - knows about your story, and she thinks you're awesome. She asks about you often too. I pray you're doing well, and keeping your spirit up high.
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Sentinel Node Biopsy
Hi Everyone, Does anyone have any opinion on using the sentinel node biopsy instead of the other node collection method? I am trying to make a decision and am a little afraid that the sentinel node has more risk of missing cancer cells. Your Friend, Nancys
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My Problem, My Plan and Your Input Needed
So, I found a lump in the only breast I have left last night. Needless to say, that gave me a lot of time to formulate a plan. Since I've been thru this before, I know the drill. First, the coincidence: Last time, I was diagnosed 2 months before my dear niece's wedding. I only told my "little family", sons and their…
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Breast MRI
I have been hearing ads on radio if high risk of BC should get yearly mammo and MRI... I have only had ONE MRI just prior to my surgery! Should I inquire with dr? I go for reg blood work, mammo and oncologist appts Denise
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BACK.
I have been off of CSN for a while now - some of the oldies might remember me. Found a lump this summer. Finally went for my mammogram - got kicked over to a sonogram right away. Two techs. Much murmuring. Deja Vu. As of now I know nothing. Outwardly Im not panicking. Inwardly. Well you know the dread. Anyway. I can't get…
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expectations of Bilateral with DIEP flap reconstruction
I remember what the doctor has said, but I want to hear from someone who has gone through it. What should I expect while in hospital? What is the aftermath of bilateral with DIEP flap reconstruction? How hard will it be to 'feel' normal again with no sensations?
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Today is Survives' Birthday!
Wishing you a Happy Happy Day filled with wonderful surprises and surrounded by love all around you! -Jenny
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Question about first chekup after chemo
I finished chemo in July and have my first checkup visit with my oncologist in a couple weeks. I was wondering what to expect and any suggestions for questions to ask. I know they will be drawing blood. What are they looking for? My surgeon ordered a mammogram for December. Are there any other tests they order? I guess now…
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work and cancer
So my first time around with this I took medical leave and didn't work for a year. Four months after my last treatment I went back to work for a new company. (I love the company and the people.) But a couple of things have happened recently that I'm feeling the need to share... I work in a bank and I was covering a teller…
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Did anyones breast become more swollen after radiation?
Hi everyone, Im almost 2 weeks out since radiation. My husband noticed that my breast appears more swollen now than during the radiation treatment. The redness has gone down, and there is less pain, but the breast is more swollen. Did anyone experience this? All comments are much appreciated. Eva
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OT Feeling sorry for myself
OK, you all know I love to garden. How can something so zen-like and restorative be so treacherous? I am speaking of poison ivy here. I was gardening in shorts and, because I can't bend since my back surgery, I was sitting on the ground on a boat cushion. I KNOW what poison ivy looks like and I have no idea how I sat in…