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Papilla Breast Cancer
My SIL was just diagnosed, I do not see much info about this type of breast cancer. Any info you can share would be appreciated! Thanks
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DUH!!!!
I made a post a few days ago about not being able to see after my surgery. Well heres the DUH part...nobody told me they put a nausea patch behind my ear until i discovered it myself and called my sister to ask her what the heck is this...she laughed and said shes sorry she forgot to tell me about it and the doc said it…
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what to say!
My daughter now works at local Imagining Center (xrays, mammos etc) where I go and have been long before she worked there. Anyhow, she said to group other night at small party-" I have had 3-4 woman come crying on my shoulder when they get the news, what do I say to them?" MIND you she didnt' ask me-that night or even when…
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When is your birthday?
Hello & Welcome to the Newbies, I'm sorry for the reason you are here. You couldn't have found a better place to be while on this journey though! One of the many things we share here are our birthdays. Myself & JennyTwist have a list compiled of birthdays. If you would like to be added to the list, please post the date.…
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Tamoxifen - starting to get a little fearful of taking this
I had 6 rounds of chemo and am 1/3 of the way through radiation. Next on tap, my doctor wants to put me on Tamoxifen for 5 years. I have avoided doing much research on this until now because I could only handle one thing at a time, if you know what I mean. I've spent the past two days reading online about this and I keep…
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vision & tamoxifen
I went for an eye exam and the Dr asked if still on tamoxifen. I said yes for another 18 mths or so. HE DID a very long exam with the BRIGHT LIGHT very close to my head (head to head) Afterwards he said Tsmoxifen can damage a certain nerve ending in eye! I am a okday but wondering if anyone else has heard this? Denise
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Think Before You Pink
I read this article which was recommended on another website. The article is well worth reading. Especially as October approaches when we see everything "pink", in all the grocery stores, the mall, catalogs and etc. Where does that money really go? It might answer some of your questions. The title is: The Big Business of…
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Roll call for all currently in chemo, how are you managing?
When I found this board 2 months ago, I just began my journey with chemo. I know a lot of us are currently doing chemo/still in treatment. I was wondering how each of you are doing? Managing the side effects? Coping with the issues? Are you whipping cancers butt! hugs to all, Debbie
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is massage bad for cancer patients?
I went for my monthly massage and when i told her i had just been diagnoist with breast cancer and she told me it might make my cancer spread more?
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Finishing radiation this Thursday, what's next?
Hi all: Haven;t updated in awhile so wanted to let you all know that I am finishing my radiation plus Xeloda in just two days. After that, Tamoxifin and maybe more Xeloda. I see Dr. Cristafanelli, my oncologist/IBC specialist next Tuesday. Not sure how getting back to "normal" life is going to be....glad to be finishing…
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Today is CindyAnn's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR EMMALYN HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Best wishes on your special day & throughout the year! ♥ Cat
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Join Us at Panera Bread and Help Us Spread the Word --- Southern California Region
In case anyone in California is interested .. ==================================== Panera Bread has selected the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation (DSLRF) as its exclusive cause marketing partner in the Southern California region for the month of October as they honor breast cancer awareness month. In addition to…
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Start chemo Wednesday-scared of the unknown
Hi everyone. Thank you for the warm welcome and the pink bus! Well for those of you that read my original post, I was supposed to have an mri of my liver Thursday evening to check out 2 areas that the radiologist said appeared to be small hemangiomas (oncologist wanted to use an mri to be sure). Well I got to the mri and…
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One for the 'Girls' .. Joke ..
One for the girls Now I lay me down to sleep I pray the Lord my shape to keep. Please no wrinkles, Please no bags And please lift my butt before it sags. Please no age spots, Please no gray And as for my belly, Please take it away. Please keep me healthy, Please keep me young, And thank you Dear Lord, For all that you've…
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abdominal bulge from DIEP flap - anyone had this?
I had DIEP flap about a year and a half ago and have developed, or it kind comes and goes, that is an abdominal bulge mostly on the right side. The plastic surgeon at one point thought it was a hernia but then blamed it on my fibroid which at the time was huge. The fibroid of its own accord has since gotten significantly…
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It's All Too Much to Bare...How much more...
Hi there. How much more trauma and tragedy can our family bare? Cancer is a relentless adversary. I had my last RAD on Aug. 15th. Back in July, my husband's uncle (on his mother's side) was diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer of Unknown Primary - no cure. He's undergoing chemo as a palliative measure to slow the cancer down. His…
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Thanks
You ladies are awesome, thank you for the advice on my upcoming mastectomy! It's comforting to be able to discuss this with people that have 'been there, done that', as opposed to people that haven't. Thanks so much!!
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Biology determines everything
Now, let's see if I can get this right - and I'm going to ramble: I attended an advanced training course for peer navigators yesterday. A medical oncologist spoke to us about all things breast cancer. The thing that stood out most to me was his statement: "biology determines everything" - getting cancer, response to…
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Double Post- ignore please
A friend introduced me to this show. This guy was so humble and handsome. So sad he had to go so early in his life. Leaving a family behind. :( These were his last words to his kids: "I am going to go to sleep now as my body won't work any more. I am like a butterfly with broken wings. I will always be with you and will…
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Anyone watched 'Spartacus'? star Andy Whitfield dies
A friend introduced me to this show. This guy was so humble and handsome. So sad he had to go so early in his life. Leaving a family behind. :( http://www.freep.com/article/20110913/ENT07/109130325/-Spartacus-star-Andy-Whitfield-dies
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LCIS need to get this off my chest.
The breast surgeon found 3 small lumps in my right breast back in April. I had a mamo and ultrasound but nothing showed up so I returned 3 months later in July for a follow up appointment. The lumps are still there, apparently nothing has changed. The breast surgeon asked if I wanted another mammo and ultrasound. My…
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Any Caregivers?
I am looking to interact with other caregivers as I am currently taking care of my mom. It's been a difficult road for me. I find myself becoming so stressed and overloaded trying to manage everything and often times I find that I fall into depression. I want to be strong for her and stay positive but it's not always that…
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Back/Neck pain from Neulasta andor Chemo
Hi, This is my first time posting - I'm hoping someone can help me. I finished chemo 6/15/11. I got chemo every other Wednesday. 24 hours after chemo I had to give myself a shot of Neulasta. Every Friday I had back pain. Now it's 3 months later and my back, neck and shoulders are killing me. I try to walk and do light…
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depression
Has anyone else felt like just not doing this? I have only had one chemo treatment- three weeks ago now because my white cell count is low. I just wanted to get on with it and count down the treatments, but now I feel like the agony is being prolonged. I feel so bad about everything. Not just myself, but for all the people…
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miracle or no?
My sister has breast cancer, liver cancer, and lung cancer. She is using oxygen and morphine. Her legs have been swollen. She has opted for no treatments. Sometimes it seems that it is so very hard for her to breathe, but these last few days she has gone without oxygen. The swelling in her legs has gone down. Am I seeing…
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One Year Ago Today
One year ago today I was in BC Women's Hospital breast health centre receiving my very first mammogram and detailed ultrasound of my left breast. I remember the appointment vividly. I had a breast lump, that is why I was there. The technician proceeded with the mammogram and then asked me to sit and wait in the same room…
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chemo taxotere/ cytoxin
what can i expect after my first treatment of chemo tomorrow taxotere and cytoxan
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WI company ordered to pay for illegally firing a cancer patient.
http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/article/20110914/WDH0101/110914121/?odyssey=obinsite hope the link works.
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mild pain in arm pit!!
I drove a 3 hour drive(1st long distance ride) last week and had my hair washed in a beauty salon bowl first time since chemo,rads etc..... my thing is that Saturday i started feeling a mild pain in left, high in the arm pit where i had lymph nodes removed (16 with 8 pos)thing is i cant feel anything and boy believe me i…
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Anyone have any suggestion how to make this pain go away?
I had a bilateral masectomy on aug 31. I have now developed a protruding large vien or something under armpit that tightens so much when I raise my arm it is impossible to do. My breast hurt so bad that I can hardly stand anything to touch them. I called plastic surgeon and he says take 4 advil and see if it helps. The…