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Today is becmag69's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope you have a beautiful day - filled with love all around you! -Jenny P.S. Praying all went well yesterday.
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The other shoe has dropped...it's back
I'm losing it here....two years out with triple negative....and it's back....found an egg size lump right above my clavicle on Friday..seemed to appear over night...been having some breast pain and other issues for several months...saw my oncologist today...I was hoping it was a swollen clavicle lymph node from the oral…
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Switched off of Femara
Hi everyone, well I finally figured out that all my joint pains had nothing to do with anything I have been doing during the day and I had enough, so I went to see my Oncologist. He said is was a side of effect of Femara so he told me to take a break for a week and he switched my to another med called Aromasin. Im going to…
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Evidence that links breast cancer and melanoma
Understanding the Importance of Early Detection Through Routine Health Exams New York, NY (September 21, 2009) – Women with breast cancer have an increased risk of developing melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, and women with melanoma are at a higher risk for developing breast cancer. According to a recent study…
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Anyone Have Experience with Xeloda?
Hello, Please don't let my UserName mislead you. It has nothing to do with anyone's cancer diagnosis; it's just my automatic response when anyone asks how "my husband and" I are doing. I received my 2nd diagnosis of Stage 2 colon cancer in March of this year (the first was in June, 2009). After having my 2nd resection, my…
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Some Good News
Hello Ladies. I met with my surgeon today to go over the pathology from the mastectomy surgery that I had on June 1st. The good news is that all margins are clear. So after a lumpectomy (Oct. 2010), chemo (Dec. 2010-Mar. 2011), re-excision surgery to clear margins (Apr. 2011) where residual cancer was found, then the…
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Finished with chemo June 3 - lots of mixed feelings - can anyone relate?
Hi all: I just finished chemo last Friday. After a week of feeling utterly lousy, I am back to "normal", more or less. But I thought I would feel happy, relieved, overjoyed....but in reality I feel scared, waiting for the other shoe to drop. I keep wondering "is it really over? am I going to have a reoccurance and have to…
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end of the school year luncheon---interesting experience
I had the opportunity to hold a ten-day old baby of one of my young co-workers today. She put her in my arms and I held her close, she is beautiful. And then....the tears started rolling down my face and I am not even sure why. Is it because I am ready for grandchildren, and do not have any yet? Is it because I wonder if I…
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Like this board but very much need help with the privacy settings....
I am thrilled I found this board, love looking at it, journaling and getting responses but this also to me is "private", my thoughts, my questions. I log in/out for a reason. Come to find out EVERYTHING I read look at is saved in my history on my computer with just click and anyone can read it and yesterday hubby did a…
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Anyone stop Tamoxifen, then have recurrence?
Hi ladies. I started Tamoxifen very reluctantly after lumpectomy and radiation for one spot of DCIS that was grade 3 (aggressive). Oncologist said to try it and stop if I didn't 'like' it. Radiation oncologist said don't bother with it as it would cut recurrence from only 14% to 7% . My new gynecologist took pity on me and…
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just received diagnosis
I found out today that a lump that was removed last week which was very vascular and nothing to worry about, turned out to be an invasive and In Situ Ductal Carcinoma at 1.5 cm. I'm still in shock...my doctor was in shock and my husband (who is dealing with his mother's cancer situation in Europe)is worried beyond belief.…
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DOUBLE MASTECTOMY TODAY!!!
Hi Pink Sisters, I am ready to leave to the hospital... bilateral mastectomy urghhhhhhhh :( I know is too late to get the pink bus, has been a busy and messy time... anyway, please pray for me and I'll do the same!!! Vicki
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Started tamoxifen 3 days ago
I started tamoxifen 3 days ago and is it possible to have side effects so soon? I experienced leg cramps last night. I haven't had them since they were a side effect of another medication 6 months ago! I hate, hate, hate leg cramps in the middle of the night! Is there anything I can do to help not get them? Is this the…
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Mastectomy, now what?
I'm new to the forum. I had a bilateral mastectomy in November for lobular and ductal carcinoma-in-situ. I'm going to have reconstruction done, but would like input on pros and cons of different procedures, i.e., TRAM flap, implants, etc. I'm 38.
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This has been around but is true, at least for some of us
MY NEW BOYFRIENDS!!! I am seeing 5 gentlemen (give or take) every day!. As soon as I wake up, Will Power helps me get out of bed. Then I go to see John. Then Charlie Horse comes along, & when he's here, he takes up a lot of my time & attention. When he leaves, Arthur Ritis shows up & stays the rest of the day. He doesn't…
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watery eyes! Taxotere
Anyone have watery eyes being on taxotere? Any suggestions? They are driving me CRAZY! Thanks, Candu
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Today is Enamei's anniversary!
Happy Anniversary! Best wishes for a great day and many, many more! -Jenny
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cancer- not who we are
Let's post who we are - Mom Grandma (mimi) Wife Sister Co-worker (mammo tech) Gardener Hiker Daughter Labrador lover Semi-Hippie Susan Komen Race for the Cure walker Student of life
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radiation
I just finished chemo and had my mastectomy a while ago. My radiation oncologist is recommending radiation and I'm a little apprehensive. Can anyone tell me what side effects I should expect if I have radiation? thanks
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Biopsies for metastasis are useful since cancer cells undergo mutations. New article
very interesting. Cancer cells undergo mutations and develop resistance. That is why metastatic tumors could have variations from primary. Please watch explanation: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/741103 Ding L, Ellis MJ, Shunqiang L, et al. Genome remodelling in a basal-like breast cancer metastasis and xenograft.…
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Today is Jean0609's Birthday!
Best Wishes for a wonderful day! And a year full of happiness, health and love all around you! Celebrate BIG time! much love, -Jenny -I'm eating a fantastic chocolate muffin on my way to work in your honor ;o)
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wishing the best for all
hello all wishing the best for all saying prayers my computer along with the rest of the appliances in my house broke so i now have to wait till my son is not working on computer to get on so hang in there everyone i will still be praying hard for all even though i might not be able to express as much but i want you all to…
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Mammo/PET scan ??
Got a Question. I am going to have a mammo in Oct., and then a PET Scan in NOV. Why have the mammo? If any cancer is present it will show on the PET right. This just seems like double testing, and more money I have to pay them. I'm thinking of skipping the mammo, and having the PET in Nov. What's your thoughts?
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Shaved head still itchy
I waited a day or two to shave my head as I did not have a hair razor. Despite having shaved my head it still itchs. How long can I expect this to last? Is there a product to use to reduce itching? I used baby shampoo on my head figuring it is mild. I am hoping th itching will let up soon.
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Walkin' and Rockin'
Hi, everyone, Just want you to know that you'll all be represented at the Relay For Life here this weekend - I've made luminaries In Honor Of and also In Memory Of the CSN Sisters. If you get tired of walking around the track, we'll have rocking chairs available! -rainbow4
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Triple Negative Support
I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer on the 10th, I'm only 36 years old! They say the tumor is 1.5 centimeters and don't think that any lymph nodes are involed. I haven't had surgery yet. Are there any survivors out there with this type of cancer.
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Cancer Survivorship Celebration
Today Ines invited me to Cancer Survivorship Celebration. The speaker was a Palliative Care doctor 45 years old doctor who has had surgery, Chemo, and radiation, feeding tube inserted, and is a 15 months cancer survivor himself. While he mentioned that he is still reflecting on his cancer diagnosis and treatment journey,…
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Update for lifting me up!!! Radiation/Oncologist appt. over!!!!
Radiation, a breeze. Even took them a fruit tray. Oncologist was in a "somber" mood. I know his job must be hard but damn I need some uplifting. He didn't have the details about St.Louis (of course I can call and schedule they have all my paperwork). He said he could tell I was in a peaceful place that God is in control.…
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How Donna got the bus?
A young man has been trying to avoid the .08 alcohol/driving issues, so last night when he went out with friends - and really tied one on - he tried something he had never done before. He took the bus home. "What a great feeling" he said. "I arrived home safe, warm and intact - which is really amazing since I have never…
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I have been thinking alot about our 'MIA' sisters
There are many reasons we fall off his board, whether it's the beast or wanting to get past it. I've been wondering about the same sisters that there are shout outs to. Another sister I've been thinking about is Scotch Freckles. I pm'd her she is well has been visiting her sister and is going to put her house on the…