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ACS Chief Medical Officer Dr. Otis Brawley discusses oncolytic viruses and other news in cancer trea
I heard this on NPR recently, and thought I would share... Talk of the Nation Can Viruses Be Used To Fight Cancer? May 13, 2011 ... The American Cancer Society's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Otis Brawley discusses oncolytic viruses and other news in cancer treatments. ...…
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Gassing up the Magic Mammogram Bus for JuJuBeez on Tuesday!
Okay, ladies -- the Magic Mammogram Bus will be by to pick you up this Tuesday, for JuJuBeez' mammogram! JuJuBeez, remember that everyone who rides the Magic Mammogram Bus comes out with a clean mammogram, so this is one time you're not allowed to be a non-conformist! You are, however, encouraged to bring the kazoos you…
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Reconstruction Surger
I was diagnosed with breast cancerin April 2005. Finished with mastectomy, chemo, and radiation January 2006. Decided to wait to do reconstruction until I was stronger. Now it is time to start on this process. I've spoken to my doctor and have the info regarding types of reconstruction but I am sort of confused at this…
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abdominal pain
I finished chemo January 28,and rad's April 8,2011 now I'm having abdominal pain I had a pap smear last month and it was negative but I've had that before and still had a cyst on my ovaries year's ago,my question is should i wait until i have a pet/scan which isn't scheduled yet i see my oncologist May 24 and he'll…
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Is there a way I can lessen this chemo side effect?
I have my second chemo this coming Friday (T/C). For the first one three weeks ago one of my side effects was extreme fatigue for about 36 hours. The treatment was on Friday and on Sunday morning, on our way home from my neulasta appointment, it hit. All I could do was crawl into bed and I pretty much slept off and on…
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Good cookies...
Okay that's a silly title but it got you to open up this thread didn't it.. heheee... Today was my "dry run" for my rads. Looks like everything is lined up real nice with my tattoos. Dr. reads the films this afternoon and my first treatment is tomorrow. Anyways I was just curious, is there or was there any goodies provided…
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Tamoxifen VS Arimidex
What is the difference between these 5 year drugs??
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My most frequently asked question.....
"So, do you think attitude is the reason you survived?".... Just got it yesterday again at the bank (celebrating my birthday and 5 years post any treatment on both cancers this July).... My response: "Well, I can tell you that it doesn't hurt. I am very blessed that for a whole bunch of reasons (including luck...heredity…
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How do you choose?
I've never posted anything, and really I haven't even read a whole lot on the discussion boards, but what better group of women to ask then those that have faced my choice. I've chosen to have a mastectomy because my "breast size to tumor" ratio would not have a "good cosmetic outcome" and the radiation onco. doesn't like…
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scar tissue
does anybody have problem with scar tissue breast feel like baseball hurts alot 6 weeks post op also had fluid drained out surgicaly 2 weeks post op if i try to massage like dr said it realy hurts alot did anyone have problem if so what did u do
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Stabbing Pain after rads
Hi there everyone, Has anyone had very sharp stabbing pain in the area of the lumpectomy after their radiation treatment I only had two sessions done and both days at some point after the rads this horrible stabbing pain hits me I just wonder is it normal or should I worry?. I also want to thank you ladies. It it helps so…
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Mother loses custody because she has BC...
I am outraged!!!!!!!!!!!!! A young mother in Durham,NC has lost custody of her two children because she has bc....she was dx. 3 years ago with stage IV at age 33... She is now divorced...ex husband found a job in Chicago and moved there...a FEMALE JUDGE has now awarded full custody to the father and the two kids are being…
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Coffee date
I had coffee with sbmly53 (Sue) this afternoon. It was great finally having a chance to meet, and we chatted like we had known each other forever. (We had planned to have lunch one day this winter, but the never-ending snow didn't allow it). Hopefully, we'll be able to get together more this summer! I love meeting my cyber…
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Mother's Day...any disappointments?
I hope you don't mind me sharing; it will be bibliotherapy for me. Mother's Day---no cards, no gifts, from my two adult daughters. We were together, but I picked up the dinner tab....oldest paid for herself. A best friend from 3rd grade joined us, gave me a beautiful card--for her other mother---and a restaurant gift card.…
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I am over the top tonight and just need some hugs!
I guess its normal, but since my diagnosis it doesn't take much to set me off and send my emotions "through the roof"! I am a teacher with 6 more weeks of school. I am starting chemo in the next couple of weeks (I will find out on Thursday the details). So I am facing several days off during these last several weeks. I…
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larryngitis
I'm 8 months done with chemo ,and I got Laryngitis. Did anyone get this I hope it's just from a cold or allegies.
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Shout out .. to Pinkflutterby -- Dear Sister, we are thinking about you
Libby, We are thinking about you and hoping all is well! Prayers and Gentle hugs - coming your way, dear Kindred Spirit. Vicki Sam
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Update on Texasgirl10's surgery
I just heard from Dawnes husband. Surgery went well and everything went as expected. She is in recovery and will be for a couple more hours. She will get her path reports next Tues. I will let you know when I hear from her again. Thank you for the prayers. (((hugs))) Janice
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not ready
I thought I was, but I'm not ready for radiation which starts Monday. There was a prelim. session with me yesterday with them doing the markings and measurings and things, what I wasn't mentally prepared for is being totally nude from the waiste up for 12 looong minutes while the machine does its thing and you are being…
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American Idol this week
I thought James and Haley were especially good this week. What do you think AI fans?
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pre op testing
I told myself hold it together my whole ride to hospital..but I lost it...CRYING when I walked in...dummy me... I am so stresssed with another issue on top of surgery, pain, recovery and work... emotionally drained...today...and still have sat, sun and mon to get through... Denise should be 4-5 days in hospital
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~~ What Is Your Favorite Food And/Or Your Favorite Meal? ~~
I just had an attack of the munchies and wondered what would be the favorite food or meal of my pink sisters. So, what is it? p.s. You can have more than one! LOL
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hair loss
Here I thought I was ready to lose my hair, but I guess not. Today is day 13 of my first TAC cocktail and my hair started falling out, so I went and had it shaved off. Quite upset, this sucks.....
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Today is Greyhoundluvr's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR CHRIS HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Wishing you all the things you love most on your special day & throughout the year! ♥ Cat
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OT SLOW DANCE(sharing)
This was e-mailed to me 6 years ago.It was such a touching poem and so decribed me.I am sure that is why the person sent it to me.She was thinking of me when she got it. It is long but I think all of you will like it.It was written by a young teenage girl who was dying of cancer.She gave it to her doctor and he shared it…
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Almost There
I have only 10 more rads to go and (stick a fork in me, cuz) I'm DONE!! Started the Arimidex last month and that is going fine(just some nausea and bone pain) but nothing like taxol/neulasta! I'm poised to cross the finish line and just want to say that the support I've received from all of you have made my journey…
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Wish me luck twisted sisters!
First of all I wanted to say, there's so much going on and I am not able to respond to your posts, busy,busy, busy looking at homes, training for work etc. But I do check on you and know that you are in my heart and in my thoughts. But the good news is, I am on a roll. Flying into NYC tonight and looking for a new home all…
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Feel remarkably well - day after first Cytoxan/Taxotere chemo - others felt well too? when does it h
Hi everyone, I read about some of you here experiencing extreme fatigue and joint pain after your first round of Cytoxan and Taxotere. Did you feel pretty much great until it just suddenly "hit you"? Im 24 hours out and still feel well. Have a very slight headache, and feel like my the tip of my tongue is burnt like I…
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effexor
Hi all, I just saw my onc. who gave me a 30 day prescription for Effexor. I am on tamoxifen and dealing with night sweats and hot flashes. I am hesitant to try a new drug, but he said the dose is very low and to try it. Anybody have any issues with it? Thanks
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What do you consider your cancerversary date?
Is it when you were diagnosed, had first or second surgery, completed chemo, completed rads or what? There seem to be a lot of dates to choose from! Thanks for your opinions. JoAnn