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angiosarcoma of the breast
I was diagnosed with angiosarcoma of the breast 2008, I was told this is a rare cancer. This type of cancer has a high mortality rate, Iam looking for more information. please help. So far the information i have gathered is that this cancer is very aggressive. It is from exposure to radiation and toxins such as vinyl…
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lapatinib and MK 2206
Hi, Has anyone had experience being treated with lapatinib and MK 2206? I started a clinical trial a few weeks ago with these drugs and have had such bad side effects I am probably going to leave the study. Side effects include extreme fatigue and fevers that kept me in bed for four days last week, stomach pain, nauseau…
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Encouraging (to me) news about IBC:dealing with anxiety - how do others with IBC encourage themselve
Hi all: I know from your posts that some of you on the board have also been diagnosed with IBC like me. I was diagnosed on Dec 16, 2010 and am currently coming towards the end (yeah!) of my chemo. I made it through 12 Taxols and 2 FECs and have 2 more FECs to go. Then comes surgery, than comes twice a day radiation. I have…
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Mederma®
Does this stuff really work? Trying to find out what's going to help the road atlas I currently have on each breast. LOL
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Paclitaxel...... Need input please-----------------------------
I have one more of my present cocktail then i go for 4 treatments of Paclitaxel AM I going to need a break before i start this next four rounds. I am so weak from my last cocktail of doxorubician and Cyclophosephamide Yahoo only one more treatment of that cocktail. I am so weak and nausious for a whole week now I just pray…
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Today is TawnyS's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR TAWNY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Hope your special day is filled with love, laughter, good food, & wonderful gifts! *Happy Mother's Day! ♥ Cat
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Today is JennyTwist's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR JENNY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! You are very special & you deserve the best, Wishing you a day/year filled with love & happiness! *Happy Mother's Day! Double the celebration! ♥ Cat
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off subject but need some happy thoughts
Any one else on this site Disney nut? ODD=obsessive Disney Disorder, Disney addict etc..? I just have thing running through my mind and when too much Disney takes me to nice wonder place in my head if not there..lol Denise
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TAMOXIFIN vs. Ovaries Removal. Opinions?
Hello sisters! Happy Mother's Day to ALL MOMS! :) Ok- here I come. I am somewhat frustrated about this pill, tamoxifin. First of all, I am upset that it wasn't communicated to me about all the side effects about this pill, but only that it was as part of my my cancer treatment. My tumor was 99% estrogen dependent so it was…
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For All The Moms
MOTHERS Real Mothers don't eat quiche; They don't have time to make it. Real Mothers know that their kitchen utensils Are probably in the sandbox. Real Mothers often have sticky floors, Filthy ovens and happy kids. Real Mothers know that dried play dough Doesn't come out of carpets. Real Mothers don't want to know what The…
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Newbie with lots of questions
First, is there a way to see who is on or off-line in this forum? Second, how do you pm someone? I know I will have more questions but I don't want to bump down the more important topics. I enjoy reading your posts but I'm mostly a "lurker". (and I'm shy) I'd like to hear from some IBCers with similar treatment experiences…
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In honor of Mother's Day.....how many......
children and grandchildren do you have? Feel free to share their ages if you like! How many pets, and what are they if you want to share that? After all, they're part of the family too. Mine are: Son, age 23 (24 on Saturday) Son, age 20 (21 next Thursday) Daughter, age 11 All three are still at home. No grandchildren yet,…
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3 days since my first chemo and the aches and pains have started - any advice?
Hi everyone: Well I thought I was doing well and then boom! aches and pains today. Any thoughts? I have been for a walk - barely and a warm bath. Just ride it out?
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OT sort of, missing for a while - Happy Mothers' Day
Happy Mothers' Day Pink Sisters! Even if you're not a biological mother you have probably been a mother to someone. Enjoy your day! Sorry I'm been missing for a while. We took a couple days away and when we got home things just seemed to keep cropping up, like Dr. appointments etc. so I've missed checking in on the board.…
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Allergic to my wig?
Hi everyone and Happy Mother's Day to all the mom's, grandma's and mamma's! I hope you are all having a beautiful day and your family and friends. So I collected my beautifully styled wig yesterday and was showing it to my husband today. I took it off and then about 20 minutes later, I broke out in a rash on my neck? It is…
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Happy Madonna( Mother's) Day to One and All!!!
May your Families pamper and treat you like the Royal Queens that you are! I will be raising a glass in your honor come Sunday! God bless us Mother's and our Families.
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Shout out to 'PinkKari' .. How are you doing ?
Please let us know how things are going ? Thinking and praying for you :-) Vicki Sam
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1 year since lumpectomy & Dancing with NED
I just wanted to share with you all that last year this time I had my lumpectomy - I remember the doom and gloom I felt and fear seems to surround me. My life at that time was turned upside down and I couldn't believe this was happening to ME !! It was all just beginning and a panick ran through me. I am Christian woman…
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post chemo hair - what to do
Another topic on hair. Here is mine - My hair is growing in very quickly 3 inches since the end of august 2010. It first came in light brown and whitish and also straight. It was very fuzzy, then my hair started coming in its natural color - very dark brown/black with some grey and started curling. I am not really liking…
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Scalp Build UP
I just finished chemo and my scalp is yuck. When I wash it with shampoo the building up does not wash away. When I rub hard it hurts and also rubs off the little fuzz I have going on. Anybody have any solutions or suggestions?
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Commencing chemo on May 2 (4 x rounds of TC) - nervous!!
Hi everyone: I love these discussion boards and am excited to be a part of such an amazing group. I am commencing my chemo on Monday: 4 x rounds of TC - it will all be over by 4th July. I have a couple of questions and am reaching out to you, my new sisters, for some advice: 1. I understand that my hair will fall out, on…
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PRAYER REQUEST
Dearest Sisters, A very dear friend of mine was just diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung Cancer today. Please send up your much needed prayers for her. Her name is Harriet. ♥ Cat
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Just Wanted to say "Hi."
Just dropped by to say "hi" and to see how you all are doing. I'm so happy that so many of you are doing well and hanging in there. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Hugs, Marilynn
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Drains
Ok, this is gonna sound gross but I feel like a cow with her utters attached to the milking machine. These 3 drains are driving me CRAZY. I see my surgeon tomorrow for the pathology report and I am soooo hoping that she takes these horrible things out of me. My dad's boss' wife sewed pockets on the inside of all of my…
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Saturday, May 7, Revlon Walk -- time/place to meet
Time to get organized:) So. How about meeting at the survivor hat booth ( just ask a volunteer -- every survivor gets a free hat ). The official start time for walking ( which is really shuffling ) is 9:00 so how about trying to find each other between 8:30 and 9:00? Who are we looking for? VickiSam, Chenheart, Bella Luna,…
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Anyone ever take Klonopin?
My MO prescribed a 1 mg. dose for me as needed this week, for restless legs, which I have never had till I started chemo last week and got my Neulasta on Sunday (I am pretty certain its related). I have not needed to take it yet as I only had the problem the one night (called for something that day). However I feel like I…
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PLEASE HELP!!!!!!! My very best friend.....
My best friend felt a lump in her breast and i encouraged her to go get it checked... well come to find out it was breast cancer... Devistating!!!! She is only 35 years old and has had a double masectomy and is about to do her 2nd round of chemo... I cant help her other than just being here for her, i have never had cancer…
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OFF TOPIC: An extra prayer for Marina, please
I had an experience on my way to work this morning that has me a bit shaken, and just wanted to ask for an extra prayer for a young woman named Marina. As I was crossing the street walking to my office, a woman was also crossing toward me, and a car just ploughed into her out of nowhere. Knocked her right to the ground.…
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Upper digestive issues - please help! (TMI)
I am hoping someone with experience has some advice for me. I am having a terrible time since chemo on Friday (T/Cx4) with indigestion, gas pain and burping (sorry). If you have had that, what do you take? What do you eat? I haven't felt much like eating these past few days and all I've had so far today is a strawberry…
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Tamoxifen
If you have or currently take this medication, can you please share your story. I'm not sure if I can deal with the side effects. I'm only 32 and I don't want to deal with the hot flashes and other issues. I wonder why I should put myself through this when God is the only one who knows. Of course, I don't want to be…