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HOW many days avg stay for Hystertomy?
I know we are all different but curious about how many days stay in hospital? ..YEARS ago i had tubular (20 yrs ago)pregnancy and I was in for week. Dr office just said used to be week but now with insurance they contact them daily to see if THE NEED to stay is there or they send you home! Denise
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OT Stamp Out Hunger is Tomorrow
Don't forget to leave a bag of canned goods and non-perishables for your letter carrier tomorrow. Food banks get low this time of year. Thanks!!!
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just what I expected-hysterectomy
I called my gyno Dr back after he discussed with oncologist-gyno & agree I should have hysterectomy. I see him monday to set it all up and discuss it. THIS is all due to side effects of tamoxifen. HE said Maybe he could do it vaginally but since quite enlarged most likely NOT! I want this done asap..if he can next…
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Tingling feeling of the scalp - on DAY 2! - did anyone experience this?
Hi everyone, Am I imagining this? I feel as though my scalp is sensitive and tingling - on day 2! I know that the hair will go, so Im not scared that it will go sooner rather than later. I already cut 15 inches of locks away. But I have not come across such early symptoms in my readings. My hair typically grows like weed,…
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False negative on PET Scan???
Had a PET Scan 2 weeks ago and it didn't show many tumors left and only a few hotspots. But when I went to MO and he said it was good news, I wanted to know why my lower back, tailbones and legs were so painful. He ref me to RO. Saw her last week and she ordered an MRI on my spine and lower back. Had a follow up today, it…
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Surgery Date: My dr office will call me tomorrow
FOR the first available! Then to tell work I must be out! Not looking forward to that at all...I DID HAVE my DR write note stating: I am in need of Urgent surgery! I am sure it will not fly...but..nothing i can do.. Denise
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Relay for Life
Our Relay for Life hasn't sent me anything(first Friday and Saturday in June) . I was asked to model for a fashion show they had last year after the run.Now nothing in the mail.I will call them. I have a new person who wants to join me and my husband.I met her over the phone(called to get her cat fixed) and she was…
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Bone/Joint Pain with Taxatere/Cytoxin
Hi Everyone----Had my first chemo this past MOnday and woke up today with the worst body pain.....feels like arthritis magnified by 20! Does anyone know how long this feeling lasts, and what can I do in the meantime to help the pain? I was told not to take Ibuprofen or Advil, only Tylenol, which does not cut the pain. What…
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Radiation Question
Hi- My friend is going through radiation now and her skin is turning really red. She would like to know if you had any suggestions for her on what to use. She is currently using a cream, but wants to know if any of you used any natural things to help it heal (and for the burn). Thanks for your help.
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Moisturizers
I would like to know how many ladies avoid body and face creams with Parabens in the ingredients?? So many moisturizers contain it. Everytime I appy it, I wonder if I shouldn't be using this everyday. Or are you all just not concerned about parabens and apply it anyway? Thanks for your input. Annette
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Remember Our Organs
Hi -- I am one who loves my organs and wanted to share this with you. We get caught up in beating this beast up that we forget about our organs - sometimes. Well, I just want to say that remember to drink A LOT of water as these drugs are very hard on our organs and they too deserve caring. Our Oncologists forget about…
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BABY ASPIRIN PILL MAY REDUCE CHANCES OF BC
Hi sisters - Please check this out. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5059891/ns/health-cancer/t/aspirin-may-reduce-breast-cancer-risk/
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Suntan
Last year I laid out in the sun.Hadn't for years but a class reunion and had to have a tan and not pale.It did worry me. For those of you who lay out what sunscreen do you use??? Seems like I read at least a 50 for radiaion blockage from the sun rays. I totally forgot to ask my oncologist last month.URRRRRR. Won't see my…
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Pathology report :(
While I was going through chemo the cancer spread. I developed another tumor 3.7 mm on my left breast, and 2 more tumors under my arm. They tested positive for cancer. The good news is that everything on the right side is clean. I just finished chemo 5 weeks ago and now I have to do it again. I will do radiation while…
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New milestone - 5K
I can now check off another milestone on my list! Our local breast care alliance held the 14th annual 5k walk/run yesterday. I was determined to do this and was hoping that with all my body has been through in the last 10 months it was on the same page as my heart and mind. There were between 300 and 400 walkers. Each…
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LONG TIME friend
A friend who has been like my dad since my dad died 32 yrs ago hasnt' been doing well! HIS wife of 60 yrs died in Aug from Cancer (had it on and off for about 20 yrs) HE has given up...no will... JUST keep him in your thoughts..he is very dear to me...! Thanks.. Denise W.
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anyone esle her do GNO
GNO-girls night out.. after 30 yrs I hooked up with 3 friends I have had since kindergarten (we are all 51 now) & each month we go out for long night of dining, talking and much fun and many tears (crying on each others shoulders) we were all within 8-10 miles of each other and never knew it...it's like we never missed a…
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Newbie-Please help!! Wait on Surgery??
I'm an RN but know nothing about BC. Please help. Found lump in February. Was DX on March 15th in L breast. Then DX cancer in R breast as well. Since I'm 45 they did genetic testing. Waited over 6 weeks for results (nobody told me they waited to get approval from ins. first. - was supposed to be only 3 weeks). Anyway, I…
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Chemo- one down seven to go.
Made it through my first chemo. It was ok but I had three minor problems one of which is to be expected. I cannot drink much water at once (though I need to drink a lot). I am used to drinking a lot in one take. Bummer! I feel like wearing a camelback with water in it so that I don't have to hunt for my drink all the time.…
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Sunburns after Rads?
I was wondering since my rads will be completed July 1st, will my radiation site be sensitive to sunlight well into summer? Do I need to stock up on sunscreen? Thanks, Lorrie
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after hystrectomy still take some cancer meds?
I am sure I"LL still need some kind of meds after hysterctomy right? anyone know...having surgery due to side effects of tamox-so wondering what other meds and side effects if not female inside parts? Denise
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From My Heart
When my husband and I got married (11 years ago on June 10th) we shared a portion of a beloved Robert Browning poem, "Rabbi Ben Ezra", that reads "GROW old along with me! The best is yet to be, The last of life, for which the first was made: Our times are in his hand Who saith, ``A whole I planned, Youth shows but half;…
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Radiation & Exhaustion
Ok, so today was day 2 of radiation...and I almost couldn't drive home I was so exhausted. I'm probably doing too much...but so what's new...:) I didn't sleep well on Sunday & Monday was my first appt. Afterward, I went to my sister's place and played with my great nephew and great neice (both babies) and had a wonderful…
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SGK Race for the Cure
I am walking this Sunday for the first time as a survivor. Strangley this makes me super proud! Of course I would have prefered to not have cancer, but I am excited. Anyone agree or thinks I'm crazy? lol
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Feeling fluish related to breast cancer?
Hello new friends. I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma of the left breast on 4/25/11. I'm probably just being paranoid, but for the past two days, I have been feeling achy, slightly dizzy and extremely tired. I'm also experiencing weakness in my legs and arms. I have no other flu-like symptoms such as a stuffy…
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For all of my pink sisters
Friends Your Heart is your Love, Your love is your Family, Your family is your Future, Your future is your Destiny, Your destiny is your Ambition, Your ambition is your Aspiration, Your aspiration is your Motivation, Your motivation is your Belief Your belief is your Peace, Your peace is your Target, Your target is your…
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Relay for Life Tomorrow
I will be attending my second Relay for Life tomorrow. New pic of me with 14 months of hair and 20 lbs gone. I have made 40 hand crocheted caps to give to survivors at our relay. Wish me luck. Hugs to all Donna
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update, still home
Hello everyone, I have missed you all so much. I have still been home from the hospital with my loving family, I had a wonderful birthday party here, with of course, lots of food. I have been losing so much weight. I am still getting rads for the brain, my last treatment will be on Monday. Then on Tuesday, if I am strong…
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The Revlon/Entertainment Industry 5K for Women's Cancers was the day before Mother's Day~ You were a
Reggie, Siobhan and I did the Revlon/Entertainment Industry 5K for Women's cancer Saturday morning, May 7th. We had such a wonderful time! Over 45,000 participants~ so encouraging. Halle Berry was there; she has been participating 15 of the last 18 years. She was so beautiful and energetic. Alyson Hannigan ( Willow on…
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small lump beneath skin on expander
Has anyone ever experienced this, my wife found a small pea shaped lump beneath her skin on her expander, we did an ultra sound, they detecteced blood, so they did a biopsy, waiting for results, as you all know we are worried sick about a reoccurrance. She completed chemo April 20th of this year, no rads, was/is triple…