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better bra for double mastectomy???
Does anyone have suggestions for a more comfortable bra (maybe postural criss cross type) to reduce strain on the shoulders and axillary areas?
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~~~~Let's All Light The Way For Aortus and Moopy~~~~
I want to show my support for Joe's road trip, not only by lighting a candle for Moopy, but, by lighting the way for Joe. So, I am turning on an outside light Wednesday and will leave it on 24/7 until Joe reaches his destination. Hoping that with all of the pink sisters leaving a light on, that Joe will not only see the…
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TURMERIC
I have included turmeric in my diet. I make a paste of turmeric, black pepper and olive oil and use it as a sauce. I have also read in the book of Dr.David Servan-Schreiber - Anti-cancer A New Way of Life that drinking green tea mixed with turmeric is a a very good cocktail. I was searching the internet and came across…
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Alternative Forms of Treatment
Hello Everyone: I have already learned some information from others in here but I wonder if you can provide me alternative treatments that have worked for you along side with your traditional forms of treatment (chemo,radiation, etc). My mom is on chemo but with her being so ill and weak (mestasis in the lung, ribs,…
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For Chickadee1955
I just want to be sure you get this... I tried to send you a message, but it says your settings won't allow messages. So here's the info... Linda Reib 916-638-2508 Enhance is the name of her store 4811 Chippendale Drive, Suite 208 Sacramento, CA 95841 I would suggest you ask that she do your fitting, not one of her…
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Kinda sick TMI ??? for ya......
well the Gemzar chemo stops me up like a BRICK is there any reason why I cannot/should not take a laxitive every couple of days to help me out? It seems to be the only thing that works?
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2nd treatment WOW ...Head has sore spots ouch.....
I just had my second chemo trearment I am sicker this time then the first time. I would have thought that the second one would be a bit better sence your body has had the shock of the first one.. My head has sore spots can't even touch my hairs is falling out now to sore to shave does anyone have any suggestions. Trouble…
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"Uplift"
Just want to reccommend a book entitle "Uplift" to all. Mine was a gift but I found it on Amazon and purchased a couple copies for our local breast care alliance library. It is full of good comments, suggestions, and info from others who have gone down this road and was compiled by a someone who survived breast cancer…
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I think I'm going crazy.
okay, quick update because I don't post often (although I do read your posts often and pray for you all every day). I was diagnosed last June with stage 1 invasive ductile (something). I had a lumpectomy, 4 rounds of chemo and 35 rounds of radiation ending January 7. Today, I found a pea-sized lump in the same breast. I am…
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To One In Sorrow....a poem by Grace Noll Crowell
Let me come in where you are weeping, friend, And let me take your hand. I, who have known a sorrow such as yours, Can understand. Let me come in - I would be very still Beside you in your grief; I would not bid you cease your weeping, friend, Tears bring relief. Let me come in - I would only breathe a prayer, And hold…
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port problems?
I had a port placed for chemo treatment TC. The day after my surgery my bandage was not changed. No one told me to change it til day 2 I thought and so did my mom. Well when they went to go change it the site wqs really red and itchy. The nurse said I was allergic to the glue. Well its 9 days after surgery and I am still…
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Triple Negative - Radiation / Double Mastectomy question
I am 37 y/o I yesterday been diagnosed with TNBC grade 3 and also DCIS. I already had surgery (Feb-15/11) - Lumpectomy, Centennial Note & 14 Lymph Notes removed on RIGHT side. Next step will be 16 weeks of Chemo (start Mid April) - 4x A/C (Doxorubicin/Cyclophosphamide) following by - 4x Taxol (Pacilitaxel) - application…
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Road trip Wednesday afternoon
Wednesday afternoon, after we get Traci back from her next clear mammo, I am leaving on another road trip. I am bringing Moopy's cremated remains up to Winona, Minnesota, where they will be laid to rest in St. Mary's Cemetery, next to my Mom's grave. Dad and I will be there too, by and by. Moopy directed me last year to…
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update on doctor appt
Hello everyone!!! It has been too long, but this chemo has been having a toll on me.. Just to let you know that I am still hanging in there, still on chemo, and still very tired. Hope that all of you are doing well, i have a lot of catching up to do. I will be back on later
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mets to liver
Anybody with mets to liver Only? I'm 10 years out from initial diagnosis
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I'm going wig shopping!
On the pecking order of things to be upset about during breast cancer, my lack of hair really doesn't trump being alive, but I just sat down and cried about it anyway. I did, however, make a decision - and that's to get a wig. Even if I miraculously start growing hair tomorrow, it's going to still be several months before…
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This website has been so slow lately
that I've had to shut down my computer! I was just on it and the site could not be accessed! What's going on? It's not just one day - it's been the past week. Char
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Arimidex Angst
Hello all, I have much anxiety over taking this Arimidex. I started it yesterday and am already obsessing over the side effects. The one I am most concerned with is the joint pain. I am sensitive to joint pain, as I had it all during chemo. It was the taxol and the neulasta I received after each round of chemo that caused…
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Mama is on morphine, hospice is standing by....UPDATE
Sigh....mom took a turn for the worse (or is it better, all things considered...) today. She is now on Morphine to help with the struggle she has to breathe. They think she aspirated some food, and her very fragile lungs are failing. Hospice is giving a rather bleak outlook for the future. She is a breast cancer survivor,…
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Mammo done still scared
Hi all, Well, I had the mammo today and then had the ultrasound. Long day. They found a large and small cyst and enlarged duct. I have never had cysts before,so I am still worried. My family history has lots of BC. younger Sister, Aunt and 2 cousins. And me with my cancers, not BC, I am concerned. I thank you all for your…
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Today is Shaggy 420's Birthday!
Best wishes for a wonderful day filled with great surprises! Celebrate! much love, Jenny
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Does any one know
where I can find some sites to pass on to a young woman (mid teens) who is going thru Chemo now for Desmoid (sp?) tumor. I have passed this site to her but she says that she isn't accepted to come the CSN. She is at a 'horse forum' I go to a lot. Anyone have any ideas I can pass on? YEAH I know she's not fighting BC but I…
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Explanation of NED or Dancing with NED
I know that the newbies don't know what NED or Dancing with NED means. NED means no evidence of disease. I don't know if the doctors really say that now, but, it means that your mammo, ultrasound, PET, CT scan or any other test you have comes back clean or clear. They found no cancer! So, NED is very good! I hope this…
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Goodbye mama...(my tribute to her)
My mom was not just my mom, but a friend as well. She listened as I struggled with different things in my life, always being my support. And then, when I met my beau, she opened her arms and heart to him and his family. She certainly had her down periods, but she always sprang back from each with great optimism and a…
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I know it's only a mammogram...but wondering if the bus might be free on Wednesday?
I'm over a year out of treatment, and have had 2 clean mammograms since then, but the "scanxiety" is still almost unbearable. Wondering if you all can come with me on Wednesday at 11:30 to calm my nerves and give me some moral support? I know some of you hate to get up early, so I made sure to make it later for you!…
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Still So Tired 3 Weeks Post Chemo
Hi everyone. I finished chemo three weeks ago and I find I'm still fatigued. It doesn't take much and I get so tired, I am so tired. Just going out to run normal errands leaves me spent for energy. Has anyone else experienced this? How long does it last?
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Hair
So, I am 4 weeks post-chemo and my hair is growing. Yay! But it is coming in super soft and totally gray. How long until I can safely color it and have any of you heard from others that it's a good idea to trim down the "baby hair" to make it grow back the texture it once was? Bonnie
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New to Cancer
I was diagnosed with Adenocarcinoma Infiltrating Lobular Cancer Friday, April 15. Since I discovered this on my own, (mammograms do not identify this type most of the time), I have read everything I could find on the disease. I had little to no knowledge of any cancers, as it has never been an issue in my family. I had…
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weather!
After a very long hot summmer in 2010, our country had a difficult winter too. Now the central and southern US are being attacked by vicious spring storms. Just wanted to check in with everyone to see that you're OK. There are terrible fires in Texas and N.M. too, due to drought conditions. Hope this finds everyone safe…
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I think I am in denial and does it last this long?
Last Friday my rads onco relayed the news to me at my appointment with him that he and my onco had chatted earlier in the day, I was an intermediate oncotype and would be getting chemo. I wasn't expecting my oncotype back that quick so I was surprised to receive the news. Anyway, since about last Tuesday or so I have been…