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Today is Marlene_K's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR MARLENE HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Wishing you a day/year filled with dreams & wishes coming true! ♥ Cat
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Goodnight Irene! How is everyone?
Hope everyone is okay! We were actually a little west of the worst hit in PA. (We got the Memorial Day storm pretty bad - tress and wires down and loss of power so we haven't gotten a pass this summer.) Just east of us is a lot of damage and schools that were scheduled to open today couldn't because they don't have power.…
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Sometimes we don't always say it but...............
Heatherbelle just wrote something beautiful on the Terminal post and she inspired me to post this. I just want to thank you all so much and also say that I Love You All. I'm sorry if I sound a little mushy but this board and you ladies have helped me beyond all my expectations. I thought we might list just a few things…
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1st day of Tamoxifen....what to expect...5 yrs!!!
I have finished 6 rounds of chemo and rads..now ready to start this one a day pill called Tamoxifen....oncologist tells me me the benefits outway the risks!
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A big Thank You to All......
It was so nice of all of you being so concerned and caring when I ask about my cough. Doctor thinks it is only allergies. So again I worried for nothing. I am quite the worrier. Just ask my husband. That is one of things I need to work on (for the past 40 years anyway). Again Thank You. Hugs and Prayer to All, Diana
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How do you REALLY--- I MEAN REALLY ---FEEL---I MEAN REALLY FEEL two (2) years POST-DIAGNOSIS?
Hi All, I have not been on this site for quite some time now. I just have to say that I am STILL wondering, STILL thinking about the possibilities of "what if", STILL feeling lonely, STILL medium depressed, STILL wondering what my future might hold, STILL wondering about how I should be caring for myself now, and STILL…
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SLEEP
Let's talk about sleep (post chemo). How many ladies get a good night sleep without taking any sleeping aides? How many ladies have to take something to sleep most nights...if so what do you take??? During my bc last year I took Larazapam. Is that habit forming if I continue? When I go to bed I know right away if it's…
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Bras
Anybody know where to go a Impants bra? The ones I found Susan b Kowen fits for teardrop boobs and so does Vanity Fair, Bali, werners? I have hamburger bun shaped implants . Thr right one deciedto go take readence under my armpit Getting surgery to get stitched back in up whatever.
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new here and have a question about the powerport
I just got the powerport put in 2 months ago and when I went for blood drawn, the port had turned around to where the nubs were facing inside...my nurse did not know what to do about it so I grabbed it and turned it back around. the next day it is backwards again. I called the surgeon and he says it's impossible. has…
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1 Week -- Prayer and Candle VIGIL -- starting 8/28/11 -- 8:00 EST // STRENGTH, COURAGE AND HOPE
We have many of our fellow WARRIORS facing difficulties regarding treatment, new medication, side efforts, and .. new recurrence with the beast. While each of us handle our personal journey diversely -- please know that we are thinking and praying for each of you ... 24 hours a day. Support is as close as a 'click' away. I…
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Renee616, did you Start Tamoxifen yet?
Hi Renee -- I am scheduled to see a GYN to check my uterus (and ovaries) - not fun! Just wondering if you started taking yours yet and to know how you're feeling. :) Hope you're doing well.
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Biopsy and surgeon visit
I had my endometrial biopsy on Thursday afternoon and won't be hearing those results for 7 to 10 days, I really didn't know what to expect but it wasn't bad. Thanks for the advice about taking ibuprofen prior everyone. I started going to this gyn because that is all she is...no baby deliveries, no surgeries, so she…
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Finished 6 Rounds of Chemo Today... ;0)
I'm a Chemo Grad... YAY!!! I Completed 6 rounds of Chemo Today (Taxotere, Carbolatin)and Herceptin. Feeling Good!!! I Have a meeting for Rad consulation within the next couple of weeks for potential next steps... Onward and upward... Thanks for your support and encouragement!!! Big Appreciative Hugs~ Mitzi :0)
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~~ What Makes You Smile ~~
There are so many things that I know make all of you smile, a baby's laughter, your grandchildren, your husband, a vacation, a promotion, the trees turning beautiful colors in the Fall, a plate full of french fries, a good bottle of wine, the first blue birds arriving in the Spring, NED, your 1st flowers blooming in your…
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new here!
Hi I'm new here. I just wanted to let everyone know a little bit about me. I'm 32 years old, I was recently diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma stage 3a with 2+ lymph nodes. It's very advanced due to the fact that my dr. and me were thinking it was something else so we didn't worry about it until the biopsy results…
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swollen calves and feet?
Hi everybody. I'm feeling much better. But since getting out of the hospital my feet and calves are retaing fluid. Could this be from all the iv fluids given me for 4 days? I see the doctor on Monday but wondered if this happened to any of you. The diuretics didn't help much at all. Hope it's not another serious thing…
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Mets question
Hi ladies. There are so many wonderful and caring people on here, I know I can trust asking a question. I try not to automatically think something is cancer as I know that we survivors still must deal with other ailments. I guess I'm just looking for some reassurance. Last October I had an MRI for lower back pain/severe…
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Okay...more bad news...
Had my CT scan this morning...got " the call"....the chemo ( clinical trial drug) isn't working....:(. Going tomorrow for radiation simulation...they need to get the radiation started pronto! So I'm out of the chemo trial and will now start with 5 weeks of radiation....the clavicle node is pressing against a blood vessel…
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EKG
My good friend was just scheduled to have a lumpectomy. After doing her pre-op, tests showed she had an unusual EKG report and the the procedure has been postponed to run more tests. Anyone ever have this happen? THANKS
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Char
Char, You look great! Wow, Love the hair color! Great picture. Hugs, Annette
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Is There a Best Time of Day for Radiation?
I am having my radiation simulation on Friday, and I figure they will want to set my radiation schedule. I go to work every day so I would like schedule it for early in the morning or late in the afternoon. Assuming I have a choice, is one time better than another? Thanks. Mary
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Having a cough for the past 3 weeks. I
I have had this cough and nothing comes up. Sometimes some nasal drip but mostly dry cough. I have finished rads in Nov. 2010 and had a lumpectomy. Don't know if I should call doctor... is it weather. Hate to have to go in after all of last year. Just don't want it to be something. My onc. says surgeon got it all and it…
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Radioembolism for liver tumors (metastatic or primary)
Hi Everyone- This link was posted on the uterine cancer board by a woman who is undergoing radioembolism for uterine cancer metastasis to the liver. http://www.beatlivertumors.org/. The treatment is used for primary liver tumors as well as metastatic disease from breast, colon, uterine, etc. cancers. She had to bring it up…
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OT - resources for family after suicide
There is such a broad wealth of information here I was hoping someone might know something. A friend of mine killed himself this weekend. He has left behind a wife and 2 sons. I am trying to find some resources for the family. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Cindy
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invasive ductal carcinona
My 57 year old sister advised me she has breast cancer. It is progestrin & estrogen receptive. HER 2; 4 cm PET SCAN: SUV 3.0 no indication of any other involvement. She is scheduled to have her breast removed and was wondering - does she really need to have her lymph nodes removed? Why can't they just biopsy the lymph…
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Being deported on Friday
Yippee! I can't wait! While I loved my power port for treatment that part of my life ended at Thanksgiving. With my weight loss etc. the thing has become a real pain. My seatbelt rubs it. The kittens bump it. The support pads on the machines at Curves push on it. And it pulls sometimes. I really know it's there! All the…
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Is any one on neurotin for pain?
I've been on lyrica for a month and not getting any better,I had a dexa scan last week and i got the results yesterday the osteopenia is gotten worst border line osteoporosis in the spine and left hip area,oncologist is talking about putting me on neurotin any one know anything about this pain med? thanks MOLLYZ
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Breast Cancer 101
Lots of good information here: http://blog.armyofwomen.org/2011/07/breast-cancer-101-with-dr-susan-love/ Suzanne
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4th chemo today
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in June - had lumpectomy in July then started chemo. I am wondering how side effects progress as I continue the chemo. Will have 4 more after today.
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Good news
Went for another of my 3 month check-ups with my surgeon. I was a little concerned as I felt a little bump where my lumpectomy scar is. He said all is fine and I had nothing to worry about. It was pretty normal for this to happen. He also had a medical student with him and asked if it was OK with me if he showed her how to…