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MyTurnNow/Debbie - How are you doing?
I hadn't seen an update from your trip to Mayo and wondered how your appointment went. Praying for you, Kylez
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Confused
Well I got a call from my ONC's office today and they want me to come in on Monday the 20th. They have my oncotype back. The Dr. had said that if it was low he would let me know and then just phone in a prescrip for the med he wanted me on and then would see me 30 days after I stared the med. I asked the nurse if she could…
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Finished with treatment but feeling like 1/2 the person I used to be
Finally finished with all treatments except Tamoxifen. 8 rounds of chemo, lumpectomy to remove a still 3 cm tumor, clean margins, but 2 lymph nodes still positive and 33 rads. I feel drained. Tired, pelvic pain, some nausea off and on, low energy, back ache, neck pain... I'm trying to get to the gym but I'm so tired it's…
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How Are You Doing Marsha Mulvey?
Praying that you are feeling better physically and mentally. Post an update when you have a chance. Sue :)
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THANK YOU, CHENHEART!!! Your surprise gift was over whelming ....
After having my 2nd cup of coffee debating on whether to take a walk, I remembered that it was trash day .. I forgot to take them out to the curb last night, .. so I venture out doors with my hair standing straight up (I am so grateful to have hair - so if it stands straight up, oh well) --mis matched sweat get up, flip…
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Reiki anyone?
I was at my weekly support group at the Wellness Community and a few of the gals were talking about using Reiki as a healing tool. They were talking about the wonderful sense of well-being and relaxation they achieved through Reiki therapy. We were running short on time, so I couldn't ask a lot of questions although it…
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Can't sleep...biopsy today
I'm having a biopsy today at 1:00 on the "lump" above my clavicle....we already know from the scans that it is cancer....again. This is to just confirm the scans and find the type...My oncologist said he's 99% sure it will show triple negative bc which is what I had...by some small miracle he said if it would be HR…
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Scans, Biopsy, MRI..yuk
I saw my oncologist yesterday for my CAT and PET scan results...yes, my cancer is back...tumor above my right clavicle...He said this is a fairly common place for a recurrence of triple negative...The good news...it is no where else in my body...I was terrified it had spread elsewhere.. my oncologist said..... " Nancy,…
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Its coming.....
I am having a mamogram on Wed. I am already feeling the stress rising up. Anyone have some good ideas on getting my mind off of it... I have been premedicating with chocolate already.... Thanks!!
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some hair left on your head? + lotion in my eyes due to fewer eye lashes?
Hi everyone, I am two weeks out of my second treatment of Taxotere and Cytoxan. I did not buzz my hair, but did cut a pixie. Then I just let the hair come of as it pleased. Most of it did come off about 2-3 weeks after my first round. But I still have some hair left, and nothing additional seems to come out now after my…
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I had surgery on June 10th & thank you all for the best wishes!
I had surgery June 10th & thank you all for the best wishes! It was as if I felt support from you! My surgery went well. Had a lumpecomy & 2 lymph nodes removed which were noncancerous. I had the best care from the nurses, doctors, surgeon, & staff. I've been ok. Taking Vicoden every 4hrs. I had been swollen & numb but…
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Big Pink Bus trip for tomorrow in support of jessiesmom1
All Aboard.
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Hootiegirl - How was the party??
I really would like to hear about it... yes curious minds wonder. I am sure you had a blast but I want to hear it from you, all of it.. lol And maybe a picture or two, whatever you can do. Hugs, Ayse
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Mantra song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKipMUbXPKo This song is my mantra! Hope you guys enjoy.
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EVERYTHING WENT WELL WITH MY SURGERY!!! THANK YOU
Thank you sisters!!! I am home now, only 24 hours in the hospital ;) ) I feel very well... relaxed and smiling with my happy pills hehehe;)) and new boobies I heard the pink bus outside... thank you, I tought about all of you who went through the same,God Bless you. All my nods were clean!!! yaaay except one they need to…
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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…