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Newbie on the Block
Hello Everyone! I am so glad I found you ALL! I was diagnosed with infiltrating ductal carcinoma (I refuse to capitalize anything relating to cancer)on April 19th. I just finished my second chemo last Tuesday. Thank you for all the great posts. They are making me laugh, cry, and answering many questions. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE…
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I am glad you were with me on the Pink Bus~ I definately needed the cheering up today...thanks, Kind
Iffy News for me today~my markers have been rising steadily, which is in my case a good indicator of where my cancer is. Though my oncologist says I am not yet at any emergency stage, and I can certainly stay on the Tamoxifen for another 12 weeks, he already wrote me an RX for Xeloda ...knowing that the Tamoxifen has…
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Herceptin questions
Hi All New to the breast cancer board as I was just diagnosed. Stage 1, grade 3. Invasive ductal. Was told if I did a double mastectomy, I would be able to avoid chemo. Onc called today and said it's HER2 positive and wants to sit down and discuss further, but will probably recommend herceptin with chemo after surgery.…
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Please help: Blood in Stool During Chemo
Hi sisters-- I have a concern that my Onco doesn't seem to stress enough. On my second AC treatment, I experienced chronic constipation - didn't go for 10 days! I was in a lot of pain - it was awful. Eventually, they asked me to take laxatives (double the dose), and stool softeners so eventually, that made me go. I already…
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How many DCIS stage 3 that turned into stage 4?
Hi. As many of you know I was diagnosed with stage 3 and had my bi-lateral in August 2009. I have had radiation and been on Tamoxifen. I have had pain that seems to be getting worse every week so my onc took me off the Tamox to see if it would help with the pain. I have been off for three weeks and I can't say that I have…
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For those of you who had lumpectomies - anyone have wire localization done the day before?
One more question for my friend who's getting ready for her lumpectomy in a couple of weeks: She goes to the hospital the day before her surgery for the sentinel node biopsy dye injection (I know some of you did this as well) -- but she also thinks they'll do the wire localization the day before, too. And then send her…
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Bone scan on Friday for me...
I had my first follow up visit with the onc last Thursday. I've been having pain in my right ribs, well below the mastectomy. It's enough that I can't sleep on my right side...so I'm scheduled for a bone scan this Friday. Sigh. The rest of the visit went well. Of course I'm still dealing with the fatigue, neuropothy, chemo…
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TraciInLA could you gas up the bus for Susie09's mamo on Tuesday??????
Another sister needs our support and prayers. Hugs Donna
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watery eyes with taxotere
Has anyone experienced watery eyes with taxotere and if so have you found anything that could relieve it? Just developed this problem On my 4th chemo this wednesday....only 2 to go! The best to you all. Candu
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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