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Just heard from Boppy of 4
Janice just texted me. She is on her way home & eating cheetos in the backseat. I am so proud of her & so thankful to God that her surgery went well. Hugs, dawne
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One year ago today
Was my hysterectomy for endometrial cancer. May 11 was my 1 year anniversay for my breast cancer surgery. So, by my definition, the hysterectomy removed the last of any nasty cancer cells that I'd been growing and I've been cancer free for a year! That's my story and I'm sticking to it. Yahoo! Suzanne
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Questions regarding lymphedema
Does lymphedema start gradually or does it just hit you. My arm pit has been sore lately but I don't really see any swelling but have not had that sore sensation before. Just curious is it is a gradual swelling or if it just happens quickly.
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Any ladies live in or near Houston possibly going to MDA?
Would love to correspond with breast cancer ladies in and around the Houston area. My email is sudawilson@yahoo.com. I'm doing A/C now (had one treatment) and then on to T/H. Would love to hear from you!
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Be sure to get copies of ALL your scans and tests -
read them carefully - there may be something wrong on them. Today I got the copy of my last nuclear bone scan done on July 1. I'd already talked with my PA's nurse and she told me the findings - no mets and arthritis isn't signicatly worse though it's been hurting more (but the etodolac is definately helping). For some…
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any help with suggestion
My Breast Cancer has spread to my Right Lung and it is on the top of the lung. I got the result of the Biospy and it is Triple Neg. I have already been through 3 types of Chemo with no result of shrinking the tumor. So starting Tues. he is going to try Gemzar & Carboplatin has anyone been on these before. I am only 46yrs…
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How are you doing MyTurnNow?
I hadn't seen a recent post from you and wanted to know how you are. Praying for you! Hugs, Angie
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Shout Out To Meena - How are you doing?
Meena, it seems so long since we have heard anything from you that I am starting to worry. Please update us on how you are doing. Sue :)
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Shouting out to Chen!
Thinking of you...hoping all is well and you're busy doing your walks! Update us when you can. Big hugs, Sylvia
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depressed: aniti-depressent and tamoxifen
Did you know that there are alot of common antidepressents that stop or alter the way tamoxifen works. Proaz is one of them. I found this info on the internet after 5 months of being on both. I had to tell my oncologist. She switched my prozac to effexor. Has anyone else gotten depressed and need to take medication.
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Sudden swelling and pain in the breast
I finished chemo 2/1/11. Had a lumpectomy on 3/2/11. And finished radiation 6/8/11. My breast was starting to soften up a little and not hurt a as the weeks wore on. But this weekend, I noticed swelling and hardness all over. Is is normal for the breast to swell and harden off and on? Anyone else experience this? I am…
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Anxiety Level After Surgery: Lumpectomy vs. Mastectomy
Good morning beautiful ladies! I've been thinking and would like to learn more about this treatment option, mastectomy. I know the basics: it decreases chances of new cancers from happening by 95%, but not the one you already have as lumpectomy and radiation are the same as mastectomy, for the diagnosed cancer. It also…
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YAHOO!!! Got approved for Social Security Benefits & Update on PET scan/CT
Hi Sisters, I have some great news! I got a call today from Social Security and I have been approved for disability and it took me 3 months to get approve. If any of you want to know how I did it PM me and I'll be happy to tell you what I did. To make a long story short my ex husband divorce me a year and half ago for…
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Today is MMontero38's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR LILI HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! May all your dreams & wishes come true today & throughout the year! ♥ Cat
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in case you are interested
Hi I have been here since 2009, when I was diagnosed with my second breast cancer. This is not what I am referring to when I said you might be interested BTW LOL. anyway, I am an RN and pretty reserved by nature so i dont believe everything I read, but i have received my second copy of "Cure" magazine which is free to…
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Arimidex -vs- Tamoxifen
Are these two drugs used to block estrogen? I am on Tamoxifen and I am having all the side effects of arimidex.
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PHYLLODES TUMOR
Am heading for a mastectomy Friday. I'm told this is so rare there isn't much out there about it. Not to worried about the operation I just want to find survivors. Please let me know if there is anyone out there with this type of breast cancer and how does the future look?
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Sorta New
Hi Everyone, I have truly enjoyed reading the encouraging words you all have posted. I was diagnosed last October with stage 1 invasive estrogen positive. I had a lumpectomy and no lymp nodes were found positive. I had radiation called mammo-site twice a day for 1 week, and put on Tamoxifen. I feel terrible on this…
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My port was put in today
I'm so happy the port placement is done. I was able to read many post here that helped to calm my fears about the procedure. I hope to start my chemo rounds soon. With the stories here I know I will have lots of support during my journey, as I'm not alone. Constance
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flying or driving for lymph edema
I have a question regarding lymph edema. I have a little time before going back to work so I want to visit my daughter in Colorado. As far as LE, would flying for 2 hours or driving for 18 hours cause more risk? It would be 2 days to drive. I have had a little trouble with swelling but not much. I wasn't going to fly til…
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3 new pix...tape & sleeves for lymphedema
RE's posting of her massage as a u-tube video influenced me to share what the Kinesio tape looks like on my hand....and a couple of my compression sleeves. I posted 3 new pix today on the Expressions page. Whatever it takes ladies........we can do it and look good too! Hugs
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How many of us are there with Stage IV Metastatic Cancer and when was it diagnosed?
I am really interested to know how many of us have stage IV and when they were diagnosed and where it has spread. I know of some of us and so far it seems many are doing pretty well. I am hoping this will give us more encouragement. I was diagnosed 9/2010, in my bones and skin. As always, thinking and praying for all of…
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Question: Does your sugery side acts different than the other side (e.g. right vs. left)?
Hi my Beautiful ladies! I hope you are having a great time during this holiday weekend. I wanted to share my current situation. I know I am not going crazy. I feel with each treatment, and week that passes, I get different pains (throbbing) and feelings. However, I feel them more prominent on the side I had surgery, and…
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2nd Ultrasound for Cysts in 6 months .... Why
This past Jan had mamogram, followed up with a mag view on both breasts and an ultrasound on left breast. Diagnosed with Stage I cancer in right breast - treated with lumpectomy and radiation. Told left breast has a group of cysts and I should return in six months for another ultrasound. Since my six months is upon me I've…
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One year since last chemo and Oophorectomy scheduled
Well it has been 1 year today since my last chemo!! Yea!! It is hard to believe it has been a year already. On another topic I saw the Gyn after my Onc. had suggested having my ovaries removed. I decided to do it. I will have the surgery Wed. July 6th. Any words of wisdom from some of you who have had it done? God Bless…
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Today is IL2read2's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR iL2R2 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Wishing you all the best on your special day! ♥ Cat
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Employment troubles - What are our rights?
My work has been very supportive until recently. I came back from having mastectomy with a Tram (along with blood clot) in January. I've had 12 treatment of taxol and now am on herception until February 2012, zolodax shots evry three months until overies removed. I'm a executive assistant and have been able to put in 40…
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I Started RADS Today...
I had my first radiation treatment today. The radiation therapists, I had two, started off by making additional markings on my skin to check the mapping guidelines set previously, took three x-rays of the area, and then calibrated the radiation machine to start radiating me. This will be the routine for tomorrow and Friday…
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Surgery July 7 and anxiety is increasing - any tips?
Hi all: I'm scheduled for a right breast removal July 7. Finished my six months chemo June 3, met with the radiation oncologist Monday to to talk about scheduling that after the surgery, have pre-surgery prep June 28 plus one more meeting with my oncologist. I;m dealing with everything that I need to be dealing with but am…
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Penguin Ice Cap
I have a question for all you knowledgeable Pink Sisters. I have a friend who will be starting chemo(TAC) on Thurs. Someone sent her info on this Penguin ice cap.It's quite expensive but she's thinking of trying it. I seem to remember a while back that this was discussed and someone stated it was bad. I don't remember the…