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Treatment “flashbacks”: Isn’t it crazy what our minds do?
Earlier this week, I found myself ruminating incessantly on “what-ifs”: What if I have a recurrence? Will I have to do chemo again? I wonder if it would be the same chemo drugs, or different ones? Would I still be able to work? I should take more time off work next time.... I should ask friends to help drive me to…
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Recommendations for books.
Any recommendations for books on after the treatment? I am guessing I will be worried for quite some time of recurrance. Just wondering if any suggestions?
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Feeling Better
Hi Everybody, I'm finally beginning to feel a little better. I don't have a lot of breath yet but it's coming back. maybe I will have some good days before my next treatment. I could not have gotten through this latest crises without Andie's untiring help and support. I was really was down for the count and she was right…
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invasive ductal carcinona
Hi - my sister called me to let me know that she has breast cancer. Did a 2nd check of the other breast and the radiation oncologist could not find any lunps. Needless to say the doctor wants to remove both her breasts. How do we find a good doctor in the NY-NJ area for a 2nd opinion? Thank you, Julie
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So upset!
Please help me. I just called for my blood test results and I was hoping and praying that my WBC and nutraphils went up. Well they DID NOT! I am so dissappointed I could cry. I have been taking all the right vitamins. I always eat healthy and I was sure it was going to be OK. She told me the WBC is still 2.9 and nutriphils…
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Bus trip for Char on the 17th?
In her post about losing her angel wings Char asked if the bus was free. Who's on board! I'll bring the dip and some fudge.
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1 down....11 more to go
I had my first chemo (taxol/herceptin) today. I feel pretty good so far, just really tired. I think mainly due to the fact that is was such a long day. We were there from 9:30 to almost 4:00. Had a double dose of herceptin and they started the taxol super slow to allow my body to get used to it. I hoping the side effects…
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Lab reports
this past Tues was too low for me to get my Chemo Gemzar. The hemogloblin was a 6 and they said that my white count and red count were to low also. So I ended up getting the shot to boost your white count 3 days in a row and and on Wed sent me to the hospital to get two units of blood for the first time. I real say I do…
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Please check in Cypress Cynthia aka CC .. How are you doing after your first injections of 'xgeva an
We are thinking and praying for you, dear Sister. Holding you close to my heart ... Vicki Sam
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May I
please get you ladies to come with me Monday Aug 15. Another lump found. Not time for my first mamo, but dr's are not sure if it is a tumor or not. would be wonderful if I could get a ride there on the pink bus. I would like it if some of you would go in the clinic with me. Hugs Judy
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arimidex and swelling
I started Arimidex 3 weeks ago. I have noticed in the last few days, that my feet and hands are swelling. For LE, I am suppose to drink a lot of water. Is that the same for this swelling? I know for some fluid retention, you are not suppose to drink too much. It is all very confusing. I did email my doctor but she has not…
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Shout out to Chen
Haven't seen you post, but I hope you're feeling better and back on your feet (or should I say knees?) Miss you. Chickadee
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Cypress Cynthia...
I belong to breastcancer.org and there is a thread about hot flashes. You had written a wonderful thread on tips to handle hot flashes. I tried looking but can't seem to find it one here to post the tips over there. If you have it, could you bump it up or repost it for us? Plus, I would like to have a second look at it…
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Cancer Insurance
I believe that the insurance agencies who sell cancer insurance are taking advantage of people's fear of getting cancer in the selling phase and then taking advantage of the stress of cancer patients in the settlement phase. I was sold a Cancer policy on three premises: 1) there are many expenses associated with a cancer…
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WHAT NEXT?
There is a new ACS web site that you may find interesting. It is much different from CSN and has its own feel. You can list your story there in segments (kind cool format) and you can post questions and will be linked to others with a like dx. Check it out if you think you may be interested. Several CSNers are there now,…
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Kari...Laurissa..
Just wanted you two to know, we're " with you"....perhaps not physically, but in spirit and wishing you better days.... Post when you're up to it to keep us posted....we care.. Hugs, Nancy
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Pink bus for Pam 5?
Hop on board quickly her scan is at 6! Good thing the police can't see us, but if you read her post "I think I'm in trouble" you'll know this scan is a good thing and that she needs our support.
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what's your opinion?
Okay folks... This is the news I got: invasive ductal carcinoma,er &pr positive, grade 1 stage 1.. less than 5mm.. I am scheduled for breast MRI next week, assuming that this is clear doctor says lumpectomy with radiation would be appropriate. She said that I had one of the best scenarios she has seen in a long time. She…
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THEY GAVE MY JOB AWAY WHEN I WAS ON DISABILITY!!!! NOW WHAT?
I was to have one more surgery, now I am afraid to leave again. They demoted me, and I have been at the same job for over 5 years with new employer and over 12 years with employer before her. I am crushed, pissed and feel like I am being punished for being sick. I want to find a new job, with someone who will allow me to…
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Just took my #1 Tamoxifen pill (third weapon)
Hi sisters-- Just wanted to let you all know that I just took my first pill of tamoxifen.
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ANy experience wiht this doctor in the Los Angels area?
Dear Friends, I am seeking a second opinion on my DCIS treatment options. My husband made an appointment with Dr. Michael Galitzer who runs the American Health Institute in Los Angeles. He is also a Dr of integrative medicine. If any of you have had experience with this Dr, I hope you can share your thoughts about him and…
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I think I may be in trouble
Last night my lungs started to burn. I didn't have any asthma because they were dry but I still couldn't stop coughing. I was really surprised because I'm still on 50mg of prednisone. I call the onc doc today and he called me back saying I may be reacting to he chemo drugs. He's only seen this happen about 4 times in his…
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**Another Shout Out To Laurissa and Kari**
Just wondering how your chemo is going Laurissa. How are you feeling? And Kari, did your counts go up where you can start your chemo? Lots of prayers for you both, Sue :)
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The diagnostic center.....
How is it that they sent me a letter today reminding me that my mammogram is due now??? And that my last one was 8/5/10 and they have immediate openings. This is the SAME place---for years--- that I had all of my diagnostic mammos, MRI's, and breast ultrasounds.... My mastectomy was in 2008. Maybe they confused me with…
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Today is Mizcaldwell's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR LORI HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Hope your special day is all you wish for! ♥ Cat
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Mastectomy - Blood pressure/blood draws which arm?
Hello beautiful Pink sisters, This has always confused me because I've seen different answers multiple times. I understand that if you had a mastectomy, your blood work/blood pressure checks should be administered on your opposite side of the body. Now with a double mastectomy which side is it done? I know at my cancer…
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bra during radiation
I had a left mastectomy in July and will begin radiation for 7 weeks in mid-September. I am currently wearing my post-surgery camisole with the puffy insert. But I go back to my teaching job next week and that camisole is too bulky to wear under nice clothes. I went to the prosthesis-fitting lady who will be helping me…
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what is with this coach purses?
It explains why it is so hard to get on this site when you have this going on.
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what about 2nd opinions
I was just dx infiltrative duct carcinoma after mammo & biopsy. This announcement is still sinking in. However, my husband exclaimed I should get second opinion on the lab results. Does anyone have experience with this(2nd op; or husbands LOL)? and do u think another biopsy would have to be done?
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Yesterday was MY birthday!
I just wanted to say how grateful I am to have another birthday. Yesterday I turned 49. I will hit the 1 year cancerversary on August 24th! I have 2 or 3 Herceptin treatments to go and then will get "deported." Almost done....but will always be here for support and to give any advise I can offer. Bonnie