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Went to a great class last night-lymphedema and nutrition
My husband and I attended a class last night for lymphedema and nutrition given by a local dietician who specializes in oncology and lymphedema patients. Here are some important tips she talked about that I wanted to share: 1. Drink tons of water. It helps to break up the protein-rich lymph fluid and move it along better.…
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News Today
I may be late with this one but tonight on the news they were talking about BC. They said that now with a lumpetomy they put the radiation directly into the site after removal. They said this is usually just as effective as traditional rads. It wouldn't have helped me but for a lot of others this sounds great with a lot…
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how to describe to non-chemo people why/how post chemo feels so bad
Hi guys: Ok, I know you pink sisters who have been through chemo "get it" - chemo sucks! I actually did great with Taxol, am doing less well with FEC. People ask me how I feel and I tell them "lousy" (days 3-6). It;s hard to describe what is lousy, though, I don;t throw up, I don't have pain; but I feel extreme fatigue, a…
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rash
I am in my 4th week of rads now and have a horrid rash under the breast. I was told it was a fungus and first given a powder script that didn't work and then the lotion form of nystatin. That didn't work either. I was told to buy what is a cream for athletes feet over the counter. Can't remember the name that's what it's…
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A Funny Video for Dog Lovers
Hi - I just wanted to put a smile on your faces this morning. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGeKSiCQkPw :)
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Take The Time...
"We're so busy watching out for what's just ahead of us that we don't take the time to enjoy where we are". Calvin and Hobbes Calvin and Hobbes offer true wisdom on mindfulness. I've been studying mindfulness and how to apply the practice to my daily life. In reflecting on mindfulness the following came to mind... Life is…
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Triple Negative IDC and Wondering...
I'm still going through treatment for Triple Negative IDC and I was wondering how many ladies on the forum are there who were diagnosed with Triple Negative IDC who are 2 or more years post treatment? How are you doing? What is your long term prognosis?
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hi again
hoping that some one has some very positive news that will get me through this mess. i was doing well, now blah, blah.
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~~Can You Spare A Prayer For Me Please?~~
I dread this Tuesday as I go for my mammogram and my ultrasound. I am just like all of you pink sisters, I am scared, nervous and do not want to go. But, I know I have to. I am sure everything will be fine, but, I thought I could use some extra prayers. It sure can't hurt, right? So pink sisters, can you say a little…
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not sure how this page works, how do I talk to someone on here?
thanks, for help
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Can't stop crying
I can't seem to stop crying. Just when I think I have a handle on my emotions the tears begin to flow again. I'm tired of mourning what was and will never be again, I'm tired of mourning the breast I will be losing on June 1st, and I'm dying to live again. Timeline... August 2010 Found a Breast Lump - Left Breast September…
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Returning to work
Can anyone offer any suggestions on how to handle work? It seems as if because I can no longer do the amount of work / put in the time I did before the cancer diagnosis that I have now become a liability instead of an asset. I was placed on an action plan the very day that I returned to work after being off for 7 weeks and…
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Shave or cut my hair? Or just wait for it to fall out?
Hi. My name is Michelle and I am new to this. I just started chemo (Taxotere and Cytoxan) for breast cancer, following the double mastectomy I had in April. Today I am 12 days out from my first round of chemo; I am told that my hair should start to fall out next week. Right now it is shoulder length. I have two wigs ready…
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Lymphedema Pt Specialist
Heading to my first appointment with a certified lymphedema specialist to see if there is something they can do as my arm has been more painful and swollen than normal. I have had PT many times but this will be the first time it will be with a specialist. Will tell you how it goes when I get back. RE
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Bad Lab result - Freaking Out
Last week when I went for my quarterly oncology visit he said that the results of my CBC were normal. In today's mail I got a copy of the results of the Hepatic Panel blood results and I freaked out. The alkaline phosphatase level was substantially elevated and was NOT within the normal range. I know that can mean a…
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Surgery on 5/19
Hello Pink Sisters... It's sooo Wonderful to read all of your comments and words of wisdom as we travel this journey. I'm calling all sisters for your prayers. My bilateral surgery is Thursday and I could sure use your support. I know so many of you have already experienced this part of your journey. I feel like I've only…
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Is there anyone like me
So I am new but have been reading for the last six months the discussion boards. I had surgery last october for breast cancer and although the breast surgeron oncologist,my oncoclogy doctor and the breast navigator seem to love to sing the song "you are healed and cancer free." It is a great song if I felt in my heart that…
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Blue body secretions from dye
Here's one I've not seen a recent posting on that I thought I would share. (I'm not sure if others had the same experience.) They inject the dye for your lymph nodes to soak up. What I didn't know is that makes your urine and stool turn the most interesting shade of blue! The first time I peed after surgery, I thought…
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Surgery Tomorrow - 05/17
Hi all, Just wanted to say to this wonderful group... to 'think of me around one-ish' Tuesday. My gyne/onc is going to do a Salpingo-Oophorectomy - big words for removal of fallopian tube, ovary & cyst. My lumpectomy this past December was easy to get through. I was in and out in one day with not much pain. This time…
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Today is HootieGirl's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR KAT HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Hoping your special day is filled with all the things you love most! *Congratulations on being a Rad Grad!! ♥ Cat
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Today is Lolad's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR LAURA HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! AND MANY MORE...!!! Hoping your day is filled with extra special blessings! ♥ Cat
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Tamoxifen
Hi.. new here and new with cancer ILC Stage 2? so far.. waiting for surgery date.... the waiting is unberable! I was told by oncologist is probably I will not need chemo, but I will be on Tamoxifen... someone has done that? something to learn... please everything is new and well.... kind of scary...
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Pain from my port two weeks after surgery - did anyone experience this?
Hi everyone! I am having pain from my port - two weeks out. It is not a constant pain, but when I move my arm certain ways there is a feeling that scar tissue inside is being pulled. Did anyone experience this? Eva
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FAT FEET!! and tamoxifen??
Hey angels my feet and ankles are SO FAT!! Anyone else get this from Tamoxifen and what at home remedies do you have?? I can't very well sit at home with my feet elevated all day. Started Tamox a month ago and this is the first SE that alarms me. Tales from the crypt please... you all are the experts since the docs rarely…
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medical bills
Wow, this is really shocking to see all these bills come rolling in!! Can I ask what everyone did once yours started? How did you find the money to pay all of them? Did you get payment plans? What did you do? Is there any help out there? The woman from the ACS said something about financial help but I was still reeling…
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Tip: ScarGuard MD for discolored and raised scars
Just wanted to share a tip for those who want to treat their scars with some extra TLC :-) I have been using ScarGuard MD (you can buy it at CVS) on my lumpectomy scar for the last 4 weeks, and my RO says that my scar looks really good (some good news that I liked hearing). ScarGuardMD is used by lots of cosmetic surgeons.…
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Problem with work/job...put on probation and need advise
I have been posting here for awhile. I hope someone can offer advise. I have worked for a large insurance company for over 10 years (Blue Cross) and i have always been a good employee. I was diagnosed in July 2008 with stage 4 bc. I had chemo, masectomy and rads which i worked through, except the surgery. On Friday, they…
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Advice Wigs or Hats/Scarves?
Hello, I am going in for my second treatment today. My hair is surprisingly almost gone as I was told it wouldn't be until after the second treatment. I know this is an individual choice/feeling but I'm still curious what most of you wear. Yesterday was my first full day with a wig and I couldn't stand the thing! Not only…
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necrosis
has anyone gotten necrotic tissue after undergoing radiation. is that bad?
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Help! My husband's different!
Help Me please. Tell me I am not the only one who has a husband that is acting strangly. I was diagnosed in January, had chemo. 8 weeks which knocked me on my butt, had a double mastectomy in March and am currently doing rads. I know that is a lot to go through. Sometimes I want to talk about things with him. he used to be…