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Any serious side effects from Tamoxifen?
I know I am facing some type of anti-hormonal treatment after chemo (if my oncotype determines I need it) and rads. I am pre-menopausal so far as I know, Tam is about the only option, right? My onco did mention it. I will see him again on the 19th and plan to ask about it then, but in the meantime I was hoping those of you…
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If You Could Turn Back Time
If you could turn back time to the beginning of your breast cancer journey is there anything you would do differently if given the chance? Would you get a lumpectomy rather than a mastectomy? Forgo a particular treatment? Exercise more? Opt for a different type of reconstruction? Etc. Just wondering how you ladies feel and…
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My niece auditioned for "The Big C"
and found out yesterday that she was hired! She is a senior in high school and today she is finding out all the details. The Big C will be airing its second season soon. Char
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? on lung mets symptoms
I have noticed over the last couple of weeks after exhertion I get a pain almost like heartburn in the middle of my chest but more on the right side. It only last about 5 minutes. Should I call my oncologist or just wait till I see her in May?
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No Colon Cancer,Thank you Jesus
Thanks everyone for your support ,kind words and Prayers.I am so thankful that their was no Cancer.I am still dancing with Ned.I can always count on you wonderful people to help me through these things.God bless you all.
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Tips to start eating AGAIN a year+ out!
During Chemo - I lost all appetite - came back and I actully gained back about 10 lbs of what I had lost (45 lbs) about 2 months ago. Well - it's over a year since Chemo but I'm back to no appetite (can't have lost much as same jeans still fit). Thoughts/Ideas! Hubby is getting upset but then he saw my Mother (they were…
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Shout out to Aortus - Just want to share this with you all.
I woke up the other morning feeling pretty bad. Let me explain. Thinking I new what I was doing I got on my husbands computer to remove some junk he had on there. Well I screwed up his computer soooo bad it went into the geek squad. $200 later we got it back. I felt terrible. I was on my own computer (like I have not done…
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New side effect of chemo?
Thought I was home clear after chemo and just got hit with a curve ball. Echocardiogram showed I have a atrial septial aneurysm. Was told not to get excited and they have me set up to see a cariologist next Thursday. Which is the last day I have insurance. Keep your fingers crossed that he says it is just something we will…
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Doctor appt this am
AFter 4+ yrs no period (age 51) about 3 mths ago I started..saw gyno for test/ biospy all ok then oncolo all ok...then bleeding started up again...called oncolo-she said go to gyno-so back to gyno...same procedure today...says all looks good (no cancer etc) so assuming side effect of tamox...which I have been taken off…
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Done with Treatment...:) WAHOO !!! And lost job (:
I just completed 33 rads after 6 chemo treatments and 2 lumpectomies and being triple negative, I am all done!! From now on just quarterly checks and twice yearly mammos... I plan to celebrate tonight at our Relay For Life in Plantation Florida and walk as a survivor!!! With all this joy over being finished I was told that…
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Omg! Lefty has fallen, again!!!!!!
As of an hour ago, March 18 surgery is a bust. Bioderm used, this was my third implant surgery since December 1, 1010. Surgery number 7 will take place immediately. 7 in 10 mos. So very, very emotional and sad. I know it's not rational but I feel like such a failure. Awful. I hope I'm a candidate for DIEP, need surgeon.…
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TOMORROW IS A BIG DAY - CHEMO...
Ok, so I thought I was ready to go in and just get it over with. But today I woke up cold, nervous and about to vomit from anxiety. I want God to drive my bus and for all of you to be on it, pleeeease?
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The power of this board and its members
I was feeling blue over the last couple days. Health problems.. surprise!! So I went to check my mail, and I had a package, not one I expected. So I hurry home, must open, must open, must know... it's pretty well sealed so some more must open, must open, must open now.. And finally, it was a book from Jane AKA BunnyJane. I…
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Our 'Cypress Cynthia' has arrived safely, here in Southern California .. Luncheon scheduled for tomo
C.C. is as lovely over the phone, as she is here on our support 'site'. I can hardly wait to meet her, tomorrow, up close and in person. Oh, what fun!!! Vicki Sam
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I got my Triumph magazine...see me on my expression page! (text added)
It is a great article, and talks about all of you, as well!!! BIG hugs! Kathi
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Have you ladies had a chance to see these eagles?
Mornin All! I have been watching these eagles for a while now; they laid eggs and the eggs are now hatching. It is simply an amazing thing to see; I WISH I had thought sooner to post it here :( Right now there are two babies in the nest and number three is just about ready! Anyway, it’s such a treat to be able to…
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Off topic:Those wonderful hospice angels!!!!!
...moved my mom today from a skilled nursing facility to a private home board-and-care. AND the GREAT thing is that they also have counselors for we family members...SIGN ME UP!!! Unfortunately, all of this with momma has caused all the stuff from my younger daughter to bubble up...sigh...I LOVE that there are people who…
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My first chemo treatment is behind me couldn't have done it with out you
Wow whaT A DAY FIRST THING THEY couldn't GET MY PORT TO WORK THEY COULD FLUSH BUT NO BLOOD WOULD COME BACK THRU SO AFTER A HOUR OF FLUSHING THEY FINAL USED SOME KIND OF CHEMICAL TO PUT IN THE PORT TO DESOLVE WHAT A CLOT OR WHAT EVER IT WAS... yAHOOO IT WORKED.WELL DAY TWO GOT MY SHOT FOR THE WHITE COUNT BOOSTER.fEELING…
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Prosthesis fitting tomorrow
My fitting is tomorrow afternoon. My skin is still pretty tender from rads, so I'm a little concerned about that. I'm bringing my BFF who will be honest in her opinion, and a few blouses. Is there anything else I should be thinking about? Hugs, Linda
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Back from Vegas!
Just wanted to let everyone know that my trip to Vegas was great! Got lots of rest, spent time with my sister and daughter and even went to a yoga class. Didn't lose any money gambgling...spent it all on food instead...lol. Hugs, Georgia
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Femara - How Are You Doing With it?
First I was on Arimidex for 7 months. Then I was off of it for 2 months. Started generic known as Anastrozole in January 2011. Now, April 5, 2011, I am going on Femara. I concentrated on reading all postings relating to Arimidex, so I don't know much about Femara. If you are taking Femara, how are you doing with it? Hugs,…
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Scanxiety update...
Stole that from Joe. Thanks to you guys for responding. I do know better. Guess it's the terrority. Cynthia, you said ct and pet go together for comparsion. I get ct head, neck, chest, abd etc on the 28th of April and pet on the 3rd of May. 5 days differance. Does that matter? Also would the pet go first? Im just going to…
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Is anybody able to lose weight while on Tamoxifen?
Hi all, I am starting Tamoxifen tomorrow and I am really worried about the weight gain issue. Over the past 3 years, prior to BC diagnosis, I lost 90 lbs and was only about 20 lbs away from my goal weight. I worked out every day, doing about 50-60 mins of cardio and 3 days of strength training. Since I started treatment…
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just finished the MRI
Now I have a pet scan on the 13th and don't get the results until the 20th. Usually I am so anxious for the results, but this time I don't know if I even want to know, especially the pet scan. I am so hopeful that the radiation and 9 rounds of chemo is working..... but there is that part of me that says if it is working,…
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Too Much Estrogen
Boy am I bummed. Just came from Oncologist's office. I'm starting rads next Monday, but Onc tells me from the blood tests I just had drawn that my estrogen levels are way too high. It's not because of my ovaries, because I had a total hysterectomy 12 yrs. ago. It's not from my adrenal glands. It's coming from FAT. I am an…
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The Kindred Spirits STRIKE AGAIN!
So, I'm finally home on the Friday afternoon of an awe-inspiringly awful week - one I got through basically because I knew there were people all over the place thinking about me and praying for me, but even so, really awful. I feed the poor, starving, maltreated beasts and take them out the front door for the mandatory…
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The loss we have all suffered.....
Along with our breast cancer...other than loosing some of our body parts and some having foriegn objects replacing those parts and having toxic poison invading our bodys (like chemo or rads) and along with all the side effects of it all...and all the domino effects of problems that go along with it... like this isnt…
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Time for my mamogram
I go in Tues - April 5 for my second mamogram since my surgery in 2009. (I had a uni-lateral masectomy) -please send me a little positive energy, prayers, happy thoughts - they found my initial cancer during a rountine mamogram so I'm a little anxious. Thanks! Jenny
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Back from Vacation
whew what a trip! Met with the beautiful Shy Violet :) Mother Nature played havic with our plans and we ended up being rushed and only had a little bit of time, and can you believe NO PICTURES!! !!! It was pouring rain we crammed into a store with about a million other people. BUT she presented me with a wonderful package…
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California, here I come
About to head to the airport and I am beyond excited about meeting our beloved Vicki Sam, Victoria and Kathi. And my sisters are excited too. Will try and take some pix!