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Antidepressants and Breast Cancer
My doctors wanted me to take antidepressants soon after I was diagnosed.My family doctor precribed something but after going on line I was not able to take that with Tamoxifin.So back to the drawing board and got another antidepressant.My problem is I can't bring myself to take it.Not because of the side effects but…
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Happy Be-lated Birthday greetings to .. Dawne Hope! Sorry we missed your birthday, on Saturday.
Hope you had a very special day! Vicki Sam
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Who got the news on April 1st?
Hi Everyone, Was just wondering how many ladies got the news on April 1st that they had breast cancer? I was told 1 year ago today. When my husband told his parents they actually thought he was playing a joke on them! I look at it this way now, one year later on April Fool's Day, "Hey Cancer, I'm STILL here!" Sending out…
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Question with anti-nausea drugs
I had my first chemo treatment today (A/C). I was given a anti-nausea med through my iv and a steroid(dexamethasone) to take for four days after. They also gave me two different anti nausea drugs to take if I feel nauseas . The nurse said to wait and take if I feel nausea. I have read on this site it is wiser to take them…
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GOT my box!
thank you so much, what a wonderful mixture of stuff! I love it all!!! My granddaughter took the duck said it needed to live in Hawaii lol. So much FUN!!!! It should be an annual event!!! ♥
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High Blood pressure
High Blood pressure is one of the side effects of Arimidex. I am not exception , so I am having high blood pressure and should take medications. I got a script for Lotensin, but I still hope I can control it somehow. I have three questions: (1) Does anybody use hers or herbal supplements to reduce blood pressure? (2) If…
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How many of us have thyroid issues along with the BC?
My endocrinologist and I were talking about the link 2 years ago when I started growing nodules and was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. The nodules kept growing and multiplying until they removed my thyroid. At the same time, I developed tumors in my bladder. Followed by mets less than a year later! She believes that the…
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bilirubin and severe diarrhea
I had my first chemo on 1 March. On day 5 severe diarrhea and abdominal pain began. Even though the pain abated after 2 days, the diarrhea persisted until March 14. Immodium was continually needed. My bilirubin has always been 1.2 or 1.3, which is slightly above the normal limit. Has anyone else experienced abdominal pain…
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Colon Cancer???
Hi everyone.I came to this boards because I know some of you wonderful people from when I had Breast cancer.Amost 2yrs. later I have had a Colonoscopy.And they did two biopsys from my Colon and also was showed a picture of the walls to the opening was yellow in color not pink like it should be.The biopsys were taken from…
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To reconstruct or not after mastectomy
I'm having a mastectomy very soon and need to decide whether or not to have reconstruction. I'm healthy and my insurance would pay but I'm 66 and don't see the point. If I do I'll definitely have implants because don't want to take skin from any other part of my body. Has anyone out there had reconstruction? Are you glad…
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Other then Tamoxifen-what else is everyone else on?
I am asking since taken off tamoxifen yesterday! IN a month I get blood work again & then changing to new med. I am not sure of the hame YET! Denise
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I'm gonna wash that gray right out of my hair!!
Well, now that I am just about 4 months out of chemo and finished with radiation, I decided it was time to break out the hair dye!! My hair is about an inch long now, but it has been coming in gray and black. I had auburn hair before. With the blessing of my oncologist I went ahead and dyed it to something close to the…
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Support Groups
Aside from this site, is anyone involved with a cancer support group? If so, do you find it valuable? How could it be more valuable to you? What do you like or dislike about it? If you could create a group, what kind of support would it offer?
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3 yrs ago today
3yrs ago today I was just getting to recovery room at this time from my lumpectomy
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Advice on sleep meds anyone?
I'm in the midst of chemo and wondering how much sleep med. might be too much? I often walk around somewhat exhausted from lack of sleep, rather than take too much, but would love to hear some experiences from others...Am I wrong to think that taking Ambien or Atavan (generic name Lorazepam) more often now, could throw off…
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Fatigue
Hi, I am new to this site. I had a successful lumpectomy in December and there was no lymph node involvement, so I feel very lucky. I finished a short session (16) of radiation 2-1/2 weeks ago and am on Arimidex. I have read the discussions about how extensive fatigue can be and how long it can take to taper off. My…
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Reconstruction
Hi everybody; I am new here so I dont no if I'm doing this right. I am 49. My mom died of breast cancer 4 years ago. She had it at 42 then at 58 the lump she was told was "nothing" had matastesized into bone cancer. They gave her 6 months, she lasated 3 years. I lost her at her age of 61. I miss her every single day. I was…
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insensitive DR
I told my nurse I was red and felt like I had a sunburn (just where I had radiation) after my 2nd radiation treatment. She said I should not feel anything yet. I said Well I do. She got my Dr and he told me there was "no way it was the radiation" that that does no start until around the 4th week. He looked at my reddish…
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Fatigue
Hi, I am new to this site. I had a successful lumpectomy in December and there was no lymph node involvement, so I feel very lucky. I finished a short session (16) of radiation 2-1/2 weeks ago and am on Arimidex. I have read the discussions about how extensive fatigue can be and how long it can take to taper off. My…
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OT Inland North West
So is anyone else in the inland north west, I'm in Spokane, WA nice cold rainy weather.
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AC-T????
what is this abreviation for"""
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Does this make sense to any of you BC experienced folks?
Maybe I just don't get it, but here goes. All 3 doctors (surgeon, MO and RO) have agreed that if I need chemo it will come before rads (waiting on my OT DX right now). We like and feel comfortable with all 3. DH and I met the RO several weeks ago for a consultation and met the MO yesterday. Well, the RO wants us to come in…
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diep tram flap bilateral reconstruction anyone?
I am on my last leg of my stage 111b breast cancer journey. Has anyone had a diep tram surgery? How long was your recovery time? I am having the surgery in July and getting kinda anxious. My journey started in 2009 and this will be closure I pray. Im still on Arimidex but thats it. Any advise out there? Thank you all for…
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Two years ago today....
I had my partial mastectomy. Clear margins and no lymph node involvement detected. It was like I was reborn so I now celebrate it as a second birthday. I'm taking the day off from work and even bought myself a present. Roseann
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When having rads can we be in the sun?
It may be kind of a silly question, but I was told by someone that once I start rads treatments (the traditional kind) I will not be allowed to go out in the sun with any exposed skin (this person knows someone who had radiation treatments for brain cancer). I assumed I would need to have the area covered and/or use…
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Rad Grad!
Just finished 33 rads today! After 8 rounds of chemo, mastectomy, and rads I have a clear PET scan and am set to party and pamper. Going out for a special dinner and palnning a spa weekend away. I wouldn't have wished for this journey but my pink sisters have carried me through and hopefully I have encouraged some others…
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If you had oncotype, what was your score?
You all are going to be sorry I ever found this site with all these constant questions of mine. I was wondering what your oncotype score was, and if you had chemo or not based on that? My onco told me I'll be getting it if I fall into either the high or intermediate range, but I know others who had scores in the 20's who…
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I Am So Excited!
Aysemari and I are getting to meet Chen Heart on Saturday evening. She and her husband will be here in Phoenix and we are scheduled to meet with her for dinner. She is definitely one of the guiding beacons for me here on this website and it will be my honor to meet her. I will bring my camera and my husband will help me to…
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Received my "junk" yesterday!
I was the recipient of Gabe N Abby Mom's "junk". There was a toy & catnip for my kitty, some books, NtlGeo. dvd's, lotions, a pillow, butterfly pin, lots of yummy spices that Hubby will enjoy, a lunch & tote bag, aloe gloves, fuzzy socks, smell-good soaps, calculator w/pen, a nail kit, etc.... I felt like a child at…
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blister like rash w/ taxotiere-hands
Can anyone give me info or advice regarding rash on knuckles. I had my third treatment last wed and it is a sore red inflamation between my index finger and thumb--this time. The first time it was on my knuckles. Last time it was not too bad, but this is sore like a blister??? The dr suggested tea tree oil for the rash and…