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Just Diagnosed with Breast Cancer:-(
I am a colorectal cancer survivor and now I had just been diagnosed with breast cancer, so I am on this forum now. I have already lost two aunts and two cousins to breast cancer, and one aunt and my younger sister are also being treated for this. So, I decided for mastectomy because I understand my genes put me at greater…
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Radiation burns
I have had 33 radiation treatments so far. Was going to get my last 6 booster treatments when the skin under my arm started peeling off. The rad oncologist halted treatments for a week so I can heal up before the last 6. Has anybody else burned badly from radiation treatments? I am very fair skinned and I was told that is…
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Having a hard time today
Wow was not prepared for this 3rd chemo kicking my behind. I feel so wiped out today. this has been the worse one so far....and I'm at work trying to struggle through. I'm hot, nauseous, dizzy....WOO....just not feeling great at all :( Think I'm going to have to go hit the infusion room for some fluids!!
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Being Deported next Wednesday!
Saw my MO yesterday and I am all done with my Herceptin treatments! He said I can get the port removed now, so I have an appointment for next Wednesday, Sept. 14th, to be deported. He also said I am now in complete remission! Yahoooo!!!! Bonnie
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Just had followup after tests...
Dr. Says overall my mets are about as stable as they will get with the severity of the involvement. Unfortunately the pain continues. He said we will not worry about the liver until I start turning yellow or my liver functions are bad, and we will keep a watch on it, as it may be cancer. I will only have 3 more chemos,…
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Home from surgery today
The hospital was being inspected today...I'm sure the inspectors were wondering about the pink bus parked out front. I'm betting the silly string, food and beverages, and crazy rubber band shooting women didn't help them pass. Everything went as expected with the surgery. I am home now...groggy, sleepy, and my husband and…
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Chest itches from radiation
I just finished radiation #14 and my chest itches horribly. It feels best with no shirt touching it but they frown at the no shirt option in the school where I work? Any suggestions? Lisa
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Interesting news about fish oil supplements undermining chemo
May be old news for some? But it just popped up on my home page. Fish Oil Supplements Can Undermine Chemotherapy Effectiveness http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/234263.php
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Has anyone heard anything from BJMom1?
I am really worried about Barb. It has been so long since she posted. Lex
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Dizzy anyone?
I wondered if anyone has had any wierd dizziness after completing chemo and radiation. Mine started right during my radiation and has never gone away. They told me that sometimes chemo damages the nerve that controls balance in your inner ear and that causes dizziness. Mine seems to be getting worse instead of better and…
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Has anyone else have to stop taking Arimedex?
I went to the Dr today, Told her about all my side effects I've been having from the Arimedex with my feet mostly. So she changed the Rx from Arimidex to Femara. I am hoping some of these side effects will disappear. Has any one changed from Arimidex to Femara. Have side effects? Did they improve? Some times the pain is so…
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compression sleeves
I have finally gotten the energy to engage a personal trainer to help me. she is one who deals with cancer patients. I am excited about this as I think it will help me regain some strength and muschle mass I lost when I was sick. I am not telling anyone else except you guys shhhhh! Anyway do i need to wear a compression…
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♥ Our honor-roll walk ♥
Hello fellow pink sisters, Since being diagnosed many of us are trying to lead a more active and healthy lifestyle. As I was on my walk this evening an idea struck me that might help motivate us to do more walking/running. For fun, lets keep track of the miles we walk/run as a group and see how far we can get by the end of…
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Lumpectomy scarring
I had a lumpectomy in March of 2011 and my scar is still very large and very red. Is this normal? How long does a scar take to heal? - Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain.
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***Is Anyone Watching "Big Brother" besides me? ***
I couldn't believe it last night when Evil **** left the show. I pray that whatever happened resolves for him. But now, the veteran players don't stand a chance, and, I like them! ♠♣ Love, Susie ♠♣
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New breast imaging system hailed as "breakthrough"
Hi lovely ladies! I wanted to share this with you: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXFYL0Vw_eA&feature=player_embedded
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Stage 4 breast cancer
I would like to hear from anyone who has had metatastic breast cancer spread to the scalp. I am undergoing treatment now and find it difficult to find anyone else to talk with about this. irish5
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hip and lower back pain
I will need prayers from you guys for the next couple of weeks. I had BC two years ago ( bilateral mastectomy, radiation, chemo, two positive nodes) Currently with lower back pain / hip pain for about four weeks. Onc took xray of hip - normal now headed for bone scan on the 9/12. Please pray for me and my little nine yr…
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Joining the "boobless" team!
Hey All Thank you all again for your continued support, concern, and humor. It is such a blessing! My boyfriend and I met with an amazing surgeon this week. I'm in a new town and was hesitant to transfer all my care here, but so far, everyone has been above my expectations! Long story, but most important was my boyfriend…
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Found a lump in my "good breast"
Hi girls, I was posting a lot in 2009-2010 because of having inflammatory breast cancer. Since then I have stopped by to post; although not regularly. I was scratching my remaining breast and felt a lump. I have an appt. tomorrow with my primary care physcian so I will address it with her and she should then order a…
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quick update
RO, thinks the redness and swelling are from lymphodema, so I have to be better at doing my exercises everyday...so no IBC...as I first suspected..had a nice relaxing mini vacation...and will be increasing my hours back at work this week...apparently women with large breasts have this happen often...I really want to slap…
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Raloxifene or Tamoxifen?
Has anyone been on Raloxifene? I read that this drug is as effective as Tamoxifen, It has a lower risk of development of blood clots and cataracts. It also said that it had fewer side effects then Tamoxifen. It was approved by the FDA in 2007. Anyone know anything else about it?
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After being free of cancer for a year it has now metastisized
I found out yesterday that the breast cancer has metastisized to the lumbar portion of my spine so I see the radiation oncologist next week to see what the next step is. As for the lung biopsy it turns out (and I knew when they were doing it) they biopsied the wrong section and now I'll have to go through another…
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I don't quite know how to deal with this
A friend from my cancer support group passed away last week. I went to her memorial service on Saturday. She was a sweet soul and I loved her. She joined the group at about the same time I did. When we joined, she was just finishing chemo and on to rads and I was just finished with rads, so I was a little farther along…
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Struggling with negative thoughts
I feel like I keep posting the same issues over and over again and you must all be tired of listening but...here it goes again! Driving down this weekend to Virginia beach all I could think about was cancer and death. I started thinking about all the happy trips we'd taken in the past, and then worrying that this was my…
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OT Spots on lungs
My husband has been going through the VA the last 6 months.He had a injury and has a Purple Heart. Having lots of Tests appt etc.They are winding down with about all the testing.They found out he has a enlarged heart and spots on his lungs.With just the lung X ray they couldn't tell what it is.They sent him for a CT scan…
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Just a little update
Hi girls! Just thought I would update you all on some things since my last post was a total downer, although I can't promise you this one will be any better. After going in for my follow up petscan expecting to get an official announcement of remission, I found out that my breast cancer had metastasized to my femur. I had…
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thoughts about pain pills
Hi all, I just wanted to get some thoughts from you as to how you manage pain. I was on femara for 6 months but switched to tamoxifen due to terrible side effects, joint pain, etc... It's not much better on tamoxifen, but I manage due to the help of one 5-500 hydrocodone with acetaminophen. I take this only at night to…
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Started radiation, 2 down, 31 to go!
I started my radiation treatments on Thursday. So far, not much change except for a little pain in that area that comes and goes, and pretty much feel normal. I am sure as treatments go on, that will change. The actual process only took 5 minutes, in and out of the hospital in 35 minutes, too bad my drive time is 50…
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I am done at last!!
Today was my last day of radiation!!! I am soooo done with treatment. It has been a very long happy day for me. ( and I cant stop singing I'm done nananananer!) My whole family are taking me out friday to celebrate. I think we can all breath again. THANK GOD. Thank you all for saving my sanity. Sorry if I am not making…