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Had more blood work to rule out
blood clotting issues. Last Thursday a large bruise started to show on my mastectomy chest. I had not had any trauma since Memorial weekend when I fell. The bruising from that fall lasted a month but this new bruise just appeared after starting to take my aspirin again. I'm tired of having to worry about what could be…
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Are you on any vitamins besides taking a multi-vitamin?
I take a multi-vitamin and a calcium tablet. Do you take any other vitamin? Thanks, Jan
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First Mammogram after chemo
I finished chemo January 28.2011 and just had my 1st mammogram today.now most of you know or can read on my "about me page" that i had a mastectomy well when i went to the hospital to have my mammo you have to register like your going to have surgery anyhow the lady registering me calls upstairs and ask the "mammo tech"…
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My Chemo Drugs??
Good evening everyone. Today I had my first chemo consult,I was so confused halfway into it,he kept refering to things other patients had gone through or giving examples using cars and motors.He is a very highly recommended Oncologist,well respected in the medical field here. My surgeon had told me that I would need 4…
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7 years, but...
Hello! Last Saturday was my seven year "cancer-versary!" and I'm greatful and happy to be here - BUT I have also been sort of depressed ever since. I was feeling normal right up until the actual day, when I recieved tons of congratulations and well wishes from my friends (I'm still getting those! I love my friends!) but…
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Writing to Heal, Learn and Grow
I wanted to share something I posted on my personal blog today...I hope it will encourage others. Writing is something I've always done ever since I was really young. I believe I was six or seven years old. I remember writing little stories, poems, prayers, and my thoughts and feelings about things I was experiencing at…
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Well "the"call came in.....not good
Earlier I posted I was waiting for news from scans Friday. The nurse called and said the doctor wanted to see me this afternoon. I completely freaked out. I told her no they could tell me over the phone I had things to do and he needed to call me back. He did. Looks like my disease has advanced to liver and lungs. Holy…
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PTSD from breast cancer and really horrible medical unprofessionals?
I have mentioned here and there the awful, and I do mean awful time I have had with drs since my cancer diagnoses. Some were cancer were related, one was a neurologist. When my oophrectomy was cancelled the afternoon before surgery, I went bullistic. The surgical technician had gotten paperwork I was supposed to sign 31…
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Thank you all for thoughts and prayers, now venting on insurance problems.
Thank you all so much for your thoughts and prayers after my surgery last week. I am feeling very good, and am really trying hard to keep off my bike for a week or so at least. I do have a little swelling and tenderness in my right arm pit, but other than that I feel pretty normal. On to worse things - it sucks having to…
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AnoThEr hair/health update...
Hi, can't believe I haven't been on here since February. I guess no one needs my advice or experience expertise...anyhow, as for my hair...It's just growing. I had my last chemo May 2010, so it's been over a year. I got a perm this past April. My hair was fine before and now it is more fine with a better texture. I get a…
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Wish me luck
Wish me luck please. Tomorrow morning is another mammo. Cynthia (CC) I can't be on the bus for you but you'll be in my thoughts. Hope everything goes better than you could anticipate. marge
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liver mets scan on Monday
Hello all. Just got a call from my oncologist my liver bloodwork test was wacky. I noticed for several days now somethings not right. I've lost 10 lbs in a week, no appetite, bloating discomfort in right back area, sweaty. I thought the sweats were from menopause starting so doctor did blood tests and wants a catscan done.…
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Type of radiation schedules? Radiation of half the breast? All comments much appreciated!
Hi everyone, I just had my last chemo this Wednesday - hurray! As impatient as I am, I had my appointment to set up my radiation schedule the day after. I have decided to go with the "American radiation regiment". The lower dose for a longer period of time. The doctor showed me a chart indicating that this regiment has…
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Leukemia now breast cancer
Hi my name is Jayne. Six years ago I was diagnosed with leukemia (cml). I have been in treatment ever since. I am on my fourth kind of a targeted chemo treatment. Three weeks ago during my regular oncologist appt. I mentioned a change in my breast I had noticed. Because of my pre existing cancer he immediately sent me to…
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Finally feeling normal...
After three months of chemo followed up with a double mastectomy/reconstruction (inflating tissue expanders) at the end of February through April and then finally finishing radiation treatment two weeks ago. My "new" girls are finally healed up enough to feel like I can put the bounce back in my step without having to say…
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Today is Dash4's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR DASH HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Wishing you all the best on your special day & always! ♥ Cat
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Lymph Edema and heat?
Just curious about something. We just got home from a week in St. Louis where we dealt with their heat wave. (That seems to happen wherever we go!) I've never dealt well with heat but it seems to be worse now. And I definatly felt puffier in my right arm (right mastectomy in Dec.) while dealing with the heat and humidity.…
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PET Scan today at 1:00 PM
All aboard the pink bus cuz I need some hand holding. I'm hoping to get the same tech from Mississippi who informed me last time that kudzu tea will cure cancer. He was serious and I should report him, but he positively gave me the giggles. I just knew I was in some weird Coen brothers' movie ;-) I made my hotel…
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2nd fat injection while using Brava Machine
Hi all, This Friday, the 15th is my next surgery date for my second fat transfer. They are liposuctioning my stomach and then putting the fat they get from their into my breast. I have to wear the brava machine 24 hours for the next 3 days and the doctor will take it off when I go in for surgery Friday morning. My surgery…
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Possible help for PTSD
My therapist used a technique on my granddaughter when she was younger to overcome the PTSD related to abuse she'd been subjected to. The treatment is EMDR (can't remember what the initials stand for) but you can google it and many therapists have had alot of success treating PTSD with this method. Hope this helps someone.…
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More problems...this is getting old...already!
Long story short....took the second cycle of my trial chemo with the upped dosage..one day late..last Thursday...because my right arm and hand had been swelling with pain... and some funky looking veins appearing on the upper part of my arm.......had to have yet ANOTHER CAT scan...it shows that the tumor above my clavicle…
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Anyone had genetic testing done?
Hi all. It's Jackie. I've been seriously considering having genetic testing done. I have a 13 year old daughter, and I'm very worried about her chances of getting breast cancer. Also, about a month ago, One of my cousins (who is 2 years younger than me) was diagnosed with BC. She was told she needed a mastectomy, and she…
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Medic-Alert jewelry
Ladies - do any of you wear a Medic-Alert bracelet or necklance to alert medical personnel in the case of emergency not to use a particular arm for bp or iv due to lymphedema? Do you think it is necessary? Do you prefer a necklace or bracelet? Thanks, Linda
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Bus Trip scheduled for Wednesday 7/20, in support of Cypress Cynthia (C.C.)
I've gassed up our Bus, hosed down the entire interior of our bus, sooooo messy from our trip yesterday, in support of our ChenHeart -- You WARRIORS really know how to party! So rest up today, and let's prepare for another whimsical trip in support of our DEAR C.C. Coffee, water for hydration, and another batch of apple…
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Would you say a prayer for me please?
I go for my mammo and ultrasound tomorrow and I confess that I am scared. I know we all get scared before these darn tests, but, I know I would feel so much better with my pink sisters all praying for me. They will give me the good or bad news after the tech has a chance to look at them. I thought I have noticed a new…
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Shout out to Mruczko or anyone else that can shed light on my problem
M and other ladies, I saw your post the other day regarding your terrible bout with diarrahea due to 400mg of magnesium. I have been suffering with this diarrhea and had cramping since wed. night after I took magnesium before going to bed. I Had just read that it is a good sleep inducer...well within 15 minutes I was in…
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Kindred Spirits Gathering, In a New York State of Mind: Saturday - June 12, 2011
For more info - see photo and description within my "Expressions" section. Kind regards, Susan
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Sentinel Lymph Node vs. Axillary Lymph Node
I was looking at my pathology report from my BMX from 1/11/11. After reading these boards all these months, I sure have gained more knowledge and could understand it better. HOWEVER, my surgeon had told me that she did sentinel lymph nodes only, but after reading the pathology report, three axillary lymph nodes were…
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MRI was a surprise sort of....
Today I had an MRI of both breasts. It is my first MRI. I knew the principles and knew I would be put into a cylinder. But, I didn't think about contrast-so I had an IV going the whole time, with dye injected. I found myself face down (with my forehead/face in a support device, breathing into some cloth--not too close to…
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Mammolady asked this question in another post...
...and I'm curious about what others are experiencing too. "Do you happen to know the difference in the reading [blood pressure] between the arm and the calf? Mine is higher but I don't know if it is the leg or the chemo or what that has made it higher. I want to try a test but I am a chicken..... I don't want to risk the…