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Help! Tamoxifen & leg cramps
I have been on tamoxifen for about 1 1/2 years and now all of a sudden I am getting cramps in my calf. I wouldn't be so worried but they are in the same place as the blood clot I had after my mastectomy. They don't last that long and I have been eating a ton of fruit too. Don't know what else to do. Any ideas? Helen
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Lack of sleep is wearing me down.....help!
Ok rads done, waiting game on trial in SL and now it's time to taper off the steroids. All great, should be doing flips in the aisles...but how can I when I NEVER sleep? I've begun a drug cocktail of 11:30 pm benadryl/xanax....knock out....until 2am then wham awake so I pop the Ambien I leave bedside...maybe 30 minutes…
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Stage 4 breast cancer - dealing with bone and muscle pain
Hello my fellow survivors! I have been re- diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer with mets to the bones. Fortunately no organ involvement. I am on Femara and have had radiation on both femurs, hips and my left arm. Since radiation it seems my thigh muscles are so stiff and sore they are sometimes debilitating. I have a lot…
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Pet Scan info
Hello All, I need some information please. I have a friend that was DX with breast cancer, stage 2 aggressive.She had a lumpectomy She finished treatment with chemo and radiation. She is doing very well, just a bit tired at times. Otherwise she is very active. My question to all?? After you had surgery, chemo, and possibly…
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Mammo's yearly not every 6 months?
Just went to see my surgeon today and he started me on tamoxifen, told me to see him in 6 months, and that I will get mammo's yearly? I thought standard procedure was every 6 months after having b.c? While he said HE will see me every 6 months for an exam, shouldn't I be getting mammo's every 6 months also? He is my main…
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Made it through testing, yesterday
It was a long day....had the PET and CAT...no results yet...remember it was a Friday.....see my oncologist Tuesday morning..results and biopsy should be scheduled then....my kids, grands came last night and today..my brother in law and sister in law drove up from Florida to circle the wagons...I'm hanging in there.... Yes,…
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Today was my last day of chemo! My Story!
Hi! Today was my last day of chemo! 4 rounds of a/c, 4 rounds of taxotere, 4 neulasta shots. My journey started on July 14th, 2010. I found a peasize lump under my left nipple. Got mamo on Oct 14th. DCIS, HR positive, stage 2, Biopsy, then skin concerving mastectomy with immediate silicone implant. 2 lymph nodes were…
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Thanks for the pink bus supporters!
My xray showed nothing out of the ordinary - no sign of any cancer! Yes, now I can breathe a sigh of relief. Thursdays visit with onc should be smooth sailing.... Thanks, Char
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Good report but I have a question about oophorectomy
I saw my Onc. yesterday for my 15 month appt. Everything was good, labs and all were great! He talked to me about having an oophorectomy (removal of ovaries) I am on tamoxifen and have been for 10 mos. He said in looking at my individual stats and all he thought it would be to my advantage to have ovaries removed and…
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I just wanted to say, God bless you ALL pink sisters!
I feel emotional and thought of you. So just wanted to drop a note to say God is with us and he will protect us. May he bless you all. Hope you have a wonderful evening. <3
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Zen Sarcasm...for the days when Life is a bit much and we need a different perspective~ Enjoy!
/////// ZEN SARCASM 1. Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead. Do not walk ahead of me, for I may not follow. Do not walk beside me either. Just pretty much leave me the hell alone. 2. The journey of a thousand miles begins with a broken fan belt and leaky tire. 3. It's always darkest before dawn. So if you're going to…
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Help for mother in law!
My mother-in-law is about to begin chemotherapy and also has diverticulitis. Any info on how others dealt with this or a similar situation would be great. This is all very new to us. We want to be as educated as possible going into this. Thanks Friends!
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any ideas??
ON what to put in a care package? My neighbor has lymphoma,(I think currently in chemo )and I would like to do something for her. I never received anything but cards, so I have no idea! Mary
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After chemo, has ANYONE ever...
After finishing chemo has anyone ever got their period back??? Is the chemo-induced menopause permanent or can it be reversed? Has it been done? Methinks not in this life... Of course, I can see why oncologists would shudder at the very thought as this seems the exact opposite of any oncologists goal. Just trying to gather…
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Things are not always what they seem...
I love the complexity of life. Today in my new life as a brunette, I had an amazing day. I had the honor of listening to world class musician Yo Yo Ma in the park. He gave a lecture first, what an inspiration! He was playing with musicians from all over the world - they called themselves the silk road ensemble. I wish I…
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Does hair ever become normal again?
I'm 6 1/2 months post chemo and my hair is white, frizzy and barely 1" in length. I see onc on Thursday and plan on asking about when it's safe to color again but also how long does it have to be.......... The only nice thing is it's easy to take care of but always looks like a bad hair day. I bought shampoo and…
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Pink Bus Trip: Another Kindred Spirit Needs OUR Support Cahjah75 Today and Tomorrow.
Sorry for the short notice, PJs are okay. Hugs Donna
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Zen Sarcasm...for the days when things are too heavy and need a bit of perspective~ ENJOY!
ZEN SARCASM 1. Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead. Do not walk ahead of me, for I may not follow. Do not walk beside me either. Just pretty much leave me the hell alone. 2. The journey of a thousand miles begins with a broken fan belt and leaky tire. 3. It's always darkest before dawn. So if you're going to steal…
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this is great
I had BC 3 yrs ago....June 28 will be three years since my radiation ended..I did not find this site until about 18mths just guessing without looking...I just want to say posting , reading, getting replies are a real help....so glad I stumbled on here... Denise
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Chemo and sore scalp
Hi sisters, I have two questions and I hope you can help me. I have just finish my second sesson of taxotere, carboplatin and herceptin out of 4 and my scalp is still tender and sore esp after treatment. How long does this last? I still have hair but it is very thin now. My RN said I will lose it all because it is the side…
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URGENT PRAYER REQUEST
Lil Ava took a fall and is being taken to hospital in ambulance I will be watching the boys, do not know more than that please lift her in prayer! Please do not post this to fb too public a forum thank you! RE
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I was going to reserve the big pink bus, but
I just held my breath and decided to 'go it alone'. I knew I could ask, but there have been so many whose appts, surgeries were more dire than mine, I just couldn't. Two weeks ago - on Memorial Day - I had some spotting and it scared the daylights out of me. I'm 5 yrs post menopausal and I am 57. Last week I had an…
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Clinical trials Radiation
Has anyone been in any clinical trials for radiation such as an India regimen of things such as cumin, etc for the skin? I'm starting radiation next week and the nurse asked if I would be interested in being in the research. I told her yes, but I've never been in a clinical trial before. Renee H
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Asking for Prayers, and Good Thoughts for my husband -- Sisters in PINK
*I realize we are all dealing with many issues .. I did not want to post, but a good friend of mind here on our site reminded me that we are family and we share in happiness, sadness and hope for a brighter future. ======================================= Last Wednesday during a walk, my husband, Pete walked into a tree…
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Question for Laughs Alot
Just curious, I read a post that said you were from a place near Lake Michigan. I'm from Spring Lake! I live in Adrian now, though. Patti
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Middle of the night....when will I sleep sound again and what about special days?
Ok so here I sit, might as well journal and then "try" to relax. I took my teenagers to see Soul Surfer this past evening....it was inspiring, uplifting so what do I do? I crawl into bed and could only think about death. Wow. My 2 older children's father died just a few months ago from cancer (he lived 4 short weeks). We…
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Thank you gift ideas
Hey ladies I need your help. I am three weeks away from graduating rad school. I have come to really enjoy my time with the radiation girls and I want to do something special for them on my graduation day. Any ideas? Thanks, Lorrie
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Pink bus needed
I do not know if the pink bus is in use on 6/9/09. If it is, you can certainly do a "drive by prayer" on your way to another mission of mercy. If not you can linger and pray at the hospital in close by range. Here's the scoop. I have been a bit lopsided in my lower abdomen since shortly after the insertion of my port. Now…
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Recon. Surgery Tomorrow - Would LOVE to Have the Pink Bus there
Hi Ladies, Usually we load up the Pink Bus when unpleasant things may be happening, don't we? Well this time I would like to load up the bus for a GREAT thing. I am having my reconstruction surgery tomorrow. I am having the tissue expander on my right side removed and replaced with an implant. My left side (a DD cup) will…
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Needing the pink bus tomorrow and Thursday
as I see my surgeon tomorrow to go over chest xray results. I see my onc on Thursday. Feeling a bit anxious which is unusual for me. Thanks, Char