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Received Test Results
Mostly Good News!! It's not cancer, but is a group of cells doing their dividing dance and could become cancer, so it has to be removed. But the report says: A fragment of atypical epithelium is detached and can not be classifed with confidence. So, I guess I'm not in the clear yet? I will be having a lumpectomy which I…
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Radiation question?
I finished rads the 1st week in April everything has been going well so far until about 2 or 3 weeks ago i started itching real bad i haven't tore any skin but i do feel like it i continue to keep the aquaphor on it as the rads dr. suggested Any body else felt had this problem?
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Update on crabby nurse way out of line
Well, at my pain clinic appt this morning, I told the receptionist that I had a nurse give me grief over my restricted limb bands (that are provided by the clinic for ALL patients at risk of lymphedema). She called the clinic supervisor right away. She kept it short, I gave her the facts--nurse argued not once, but twice…
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Just had to share this motivating thought!!
"You never realize how strong you are until being strong is your only choice"!
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I wasn't prepared for this
WOW... the board knocked the wind out of me this morning and I am going back to bed. I still can't believe we lost Meena.. it's like the end of an era. And then I read Chen's news... what to heck is wrong with that Noncologist? He would make a great target for the all the anger that I feel welling up in me. I know it…
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Looking for others who had chemo 1st
I was diagnosed with HER2 breast cancer in January and opted to have chemo 1st. My July 8 MRI showed no cancer, but surgery is being planned. Trying to decide between lumpectomy or mastectomy. Not sure which is best option. Would like to hear from other HER2 patients, especially if you had chemo first. Thanks!
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What State or Country do you live in? We havent done this in a while !
Orlando, FL here, dont post as much as I once did, but check out the website daily. Want to say hello to all our newbies, seems there are so many lately.
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antidepressents changed to Lexapro
I am starting tomaxafin and the antidepressents I have been taking was switched today to Lexapro which is not suppose to have any interaction with tomaxafin. Just curious who's on Lexapro and if it has helped you on the tomaxafin with hot flashes, etc. Just hope my body doesn't have any major change from the switch of…
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Put off nerve block for another day - Cinnamonsmile how are you?
Saw the internist yesterday. I asked for the last appointment of the day. He spent a good 45 minutes with me. Discussed nerve block for the chronic pain I am having from lymph node removal (May 2010). The pain guy wanted to do a nerve block, but I chickened out. Internist switched me from 1200 mg Gabapentin to Lyrica to…
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bladder infections
I've been sick since March, popping and clgging ears runny nose, Larengities. One Nuerosurgeon said had Mets all over spine ,onologist says no way Had noramal bone scan Feb. Had Pet and redo bone scan all normal. Went to Brain and spine surgeon and he said He doesn't see cance in spine, then I gotabladder infection 3 weeks…
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I have my dancing shoes on cause I am DANCING WITH NED!
Omg, I am so glad this day is over, well, the tests are. And, the results were good, the best they can be! I am Dancing with NED and I am going to hang on tight to him and keep on dancing! I cannot thank you all enough for your kind words, prayers and support. I read all of your messages before we left for the cancer…
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Another 'Bus' trip -- Monday, 7/25/11 -- for Laurrisa and Vicki Sam
Our bus is gassed and ready for another trip in support of Miss Laurissa -- awaiting results from her liver scan. Myself, annual trip to Oncologist for blood work and check up -- scan is scheduled for late September. We try to be strong, keep ourselves occupy during the days and nights leading up to our visits -- but,…
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Started to watch the Big C recently.
My neice has a small part that will be aired in October. My neice is a senior in high school. I am surprised by how much foul language and nudity is in it. Well acted and I understand now how someone who is stage 4 will try anything. I'm cheering for the clinical trial to help her. I'm also glad it deals with how the…
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Has anyone heard from Meena or Bjmom1?
It seems so long since either of them have posted. I didn't know if anyone had gotten an email or anything from them. Lex
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Chills after Herceptin
My Mom started Herceptin yesterday. Previous to this, she was getting Cytoxan/Taxotere--4 cycles with no side effects. After the Herceptin, she experienced chills and went to bed early that evening. Just wondering if this is to be expected with each treatment, especially since she did so well with the TC combo. She is 72…
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How do I get off my pity pot?
The last couple of weeks have been tough, not feeling well, lots on my plate, blah, blah, blah. didn't get into the clinical trial I was hoping for, new scans showed progression of disease. I spent yesterday puking and now today feel a little more like myself but no clue if I will go through what I went through yesterday…
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CC aka Cypress Cynthia
I was thinking of you, how are you? Love, Ayse
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OT -THE HEAT SPELL
My husband came home from work today and told me a worker died last evening from the heat.He passed out. He was taken to the hospital where he later died.Today they had ice water for the workers.My husband took his and poured it all over him.It was 115 at 7:00 this morning. Then I called a lady I know.She just got home…
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Stepping off the pot and going out tonight :)
Thanks for all the support on the previous post. Each summer a small group of parents who have children with Down syndrome going swimming on Monday nights. I have not made it one night this summer, either sick or getting a transfusion or it was canceled. My hubby took our son once. They call me every Monday and ask if I…
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Liver catscan results on Monday
Thank you all for your good thoughts and prayers! I have an appointment on Monday, so I wont know whats going on til then. Doctor is out of town this week and nurse is tight lipped. Hate that, don't you? Liver area feels bloated and tender and my digestion is out of sorts for sure, not much appetite right now. Hoping it's…
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Pain in my side - possible lymphedema?
Hi everyone, I am tender in my side on the side of my body where I had a lumpectomy. My surgeon could not see anything bad, but referred me to a physical therapist for an evaluation and to learn "lymphedema massage". What do you girls think? Did anyone have their lymphedema start this way? I only had a sentinal node biopsy…
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stupid stupid pain
I have been talking about my severe PMPS/neuropathy I have had since I woke up from my BMX with SNB and AND in jan 2011. Finally, I have been seeing the pain clinic and I have been doing wonderful up until last friday. the doc likes me to have light occupational therapy on days i have my shots. well, i forgot to remind the…
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femara & weight gain
I am almost done with my first year on femara (one down, four to go), after having switched from tamoxifen. Recently, within the last few months, I have noticed I am putting on weight, although this morning's doctor appointment only shows a 5 pain gain from 6 months ago. I feel tight in my clothes, swollen, and at least 20…
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Crappy Nurse, way out of bounds, do i tattle?
I had a BMX w/SNB and have had severe PMPS/neuropathy since I woke up from surgery. I have been going to a pain clinic lately and have been utterly impressed with the staff ( I have had so many incompetent, unprofessional drs, surg techs, nurses it is unbelieveable). This morning, I went to register like usual, and they…
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New flower you left me no choice (:
I have asked about you several times in my private messages to you but for some reason or the other never got an answer out of you. Maybe the sisters can help me to persuade you to answer my question. So HOW are you doing? (; Love, Ayse
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Starting xeloda with radiation - any experiences?
Hi all: Meet with my Doctor on Tuesday and due to lymph node involvement shown in path report he's decided to do xeloda with the rads. Anyone have experience with this drug, side effects, etc? Thanks! Laura
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Totally OT SNAFU slows in
"SNAFU slows in" That's me. Well - it's an anagram of my name. www.wordplays.com/fcgi-bin/anagrams.pl This was posted at one ot the horse forums I go to and it give you 100 anagrams for your name or any anything you type in. Some are quite interesting LOL! Well for Rague I only got 3 and for Benelli (my other mare) I got…
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Back to my normal life yaaaaaay!!!
After reading Sunrae comment about the ladies that just vanished after hard time and we dont know if they healed, I decided to inform with happiness that I am almost fully recovered after bilateral mastectomy 6 weeks ago, plus shingles 1 month ago. I am working now, and little by little I am returning to my usual…
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I found a pink dump truck
to accompany the big pink bus. I posted a picture on my expressions page (yes, me! posted a picture! Hope I can do it again!) I want to hear suggestions for the use of this truck! Sue
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Met SueRelays
Yesterday I was able to have lunch with Sue. It was great! It seems we only live about maybe 5 miles apart. We got to chat a little about our bc and other things as well. It was a short lunch but I am looking forward to doing it again. It was reallly nice to actually meet another pink sister. Hugs, Georgia