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Carboplatin and Taxol..who's had this cocktail?
My supervisor's special needs daughter (age 37) was just diagnosed with Stage 4 bc. The onco wants to treat it agressively. It is already in her abdomen and probably other places. We are still waiting for the final pathology report. This is the cocktail she will be receiving. I had Cytoxan and Taxotere so I know nothing…
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Chemo brain highlighted in Cure
FYI "Cure", cancer magazine, is free to all cancer patients, survivors and caregivers. To subscribe visit: www.curetoday/subscribe I first read one in my oncologist's waiting room and then subscribed. I have enjoyed the articles and especially the way they are geared to patients. A disclaimer: I have no association with…
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Today is MarshaMulvey's Birthday!
Sending you Happy Birthday wishes for the best day filled with love and fun ... and many more! -Jenny
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Today is my Cancerversary
It was one year ago today that I got the call from the dr. that did my biopsy telling me that I had breast cancer. I was at work at the time and just sat in my office and cried. It has been a year that I won't soon forget. Sometimes I almost feel like it all happened to someone else. I know that I would not have gotten…
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Gained 10 lbs in water weight in one week...help!
I finished my last chemo on 3/1 and a week ago I gained 10 lbs in one week. Before that my weight had stayed steady at 120 for over 4 months. now I am 129 lbs. My legs and feet are swollen. My doc says it's water weight, probably from the Taxatere. He says I just have to let it go away naturally. It might take a few…
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Protein Drinks?
Between my diabetes and BC, with now low red blood cells, I want to add a whey protein drink to my diet. There is a warning label on the can that says if you have any medical condition, consult your doctor first. When I was first entering treatment, my cancer center said NO supplements. But, would this be considered a…
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An Angel Visited Me Yesterday
When I got home from work yesterday I received a text from my neighbor saying she had flowers for me from fed ex (delivery guy didn't want to leave them outside my door, might freeze). They are absolutely beautiful!!! A dozen red roses :) along with a beautiful message. I got them home and I had the perfect vase for them,…
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Fat Transfer Reconstruction the 25th
Well, it is finally here. I have my fat transfer surgery tomorrow. They are going to use liposuction from my chin and my upper stomach area to get the fat to transfer. I am having a lift done on my remaining breast and then fat transfer on my masectomy side. It's at 7 a.m. so send positive vibes my way please. I am…
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Did you give up Chemo or refuse to do it?
Hi Ladies, I am starting my Chemo this Friday, April 1. (What a day!) Of course, I am very anxious. I picture that needle with the RED Drug hitting my vein and that’s it for me! I guess it is normal to feel scared. As many of you know, chemo is a controversial topic for some. Many people don’t agree with this treatment…
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thank you so much!
Boy, what a busy day. I've been home from work for just about an hour and have already cleaned 2 litter boxes, fed 4 hungry cats, took the trash out, talked to my daughter, and did I mention...I added food and water in a NEW VASE to put my FLOWERS in. THANKS TO ALL OF YOU, it's another wonderful day. The flowers are going…
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Relay for life question....
How do we find a contact person to set up a booth for the relay in my county? Do we even need one? How do we get started? Our relay is in july, so we have time. Any info greatly appreciated. Katz
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Me too---I am also dancing w/NED!
My Pet scan came back clear! Ned for Me! Just 2.5 WBC which is alittle low, will go for another Blood test this week. Been eating my oysters and pumpkin seeds, I hope that will help. Just wanted to share my good news. Annette
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Very good test results
First let me say, Thank you all for your support you have given to me and to everyone on who comes on here looking for a shoulder and understanding. I have learned so much from yall and im sure will learn much more, Thank you I had a Pet scan at the first of Jan.since then i have had 5 double rad treatments and now 4 A/C…
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Today is sunshine0406's Birthday!
Hope all your Birthday wishes come true! Have a great day - filled with love all around you! -Jenny
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Just diagnosed with TNBC....Update
I was looking for something about TNBC and found this forum. I'm so glad I did because I was feeling the end was closer than the beginning of my treatment. I started my treatment last week. I really didn't have any side effects, except for the steriods. I will do 4 treatments, every other week of A/C, then 4 treatments,…
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Post surgical visit today.
I consider this good news when I think about the fact that I had HER2 cancer. The tumor was bigger than the imaging showed, 6.6 cm. Despite this they are still calling this a stage 2 cancer. It is that HER2 cancer that is so aggressive but there's a chemo drug called Herceptin that is supposed to be good. I had 2 lymph…
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First Hair Cut
What progress! It really does come back. I had my last chemo the day before Thanksgiving and much to my surprise was starting to grow peach fuzz on my head. I got my first hair cut today. Nothing major but it was uneven and out of control so she evened it up, trimmed it a bit and made it look better. Even though she didn't…
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lumpectomy and return to work
Ladies, I return to work next week. Naturally I am a bit lopsided. Though I don't feel the need for an outright prostesis I am hoping to use something to even things out a bit. I generally wear a sports bra. I also have to consider the fact that lymph nodes were removed so I need to minimize pressure on the breast. Any…
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Yippee!!! I Ran my 1st 5K 2Day!!!
I have to share my success with you dear Sisters. I ran my 1st 5K Run this morning!!! It was a fundraiser for my 10 year old daughter's elementary school. I didn't think I was going to run the entire course, but I did! Lauren ran with some friends and I keep on going until I crossed the finish line! This is the first time…
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Home. One of the great 4-letter words!
After a 2 hour train ride, a 10 1/2 hour plane ride, and a 2 hour car ride, we are home. Well, our other home. I had started a headcold the day before, and so my immune system was compromised enough to let in the flu bug flying around in the plane. I had planned on hitting the ground running, so to speak, on Tuesday…
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I have decided to give this everything I've got!
I see the medical onco for the first time tomorrow and don't know exactly what the plan will be. I am stage 1, grade 3, ER/PR+ and HER2-, so may end up having to wait awhile longer for an Oncotype. At any rate, I have decided as of tonight that IF chemo is recommended and whatever anti-hormone therapy may be recommended,…
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Is Oncotype usually done on grade 3 tumors?
I have all the other characteristics of someone with IDC who gets an Oncotype done, hormone receptor+, HER2-, stage 1, no nodes (margins weren't clean the first time but were the second). I am 52 and pre-menopausal. I had a lumpectomy and re-excision and will have radiation after chemo, IF chemo is recommended. I also am…
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"The craziest thing I forgot today was...."
I have been forgetting the craziest stuff lately, and as much as it frustrates me, it makes me laugh. I wanted to start this thread to see what you guys forget in a day (to make me feel better about my swiss-cheese for brains, of course..) Tuesday I forgot a line to the Lord's prayer. I said it over and over in my mind and…
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I'm new, can we do a survey?
Of course if you want to skip any questions, that's fine! This is for fun, kind of a getting to know you thing. Hope no one is offended. State (and city if you want to share it) - Age or age range (if you want to share) and menopausal status - Type of BC, stage and grade - Type of surgery you had, or will have - Type of…
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Ahhhh Sweet Sisters, Thank You for my gifts!!!! I adore you!
I too was delighted and surprised by loving gifts spearheaded by our Aysemari, and contributed to by the Kindred Spirits! I got a PINK Camelback for all of my hikes, half marathons, 5 and 10Ks, and OMG~ the most beautiful embroidered sweatshirt EVER! On the front, there is a big, red Heart and the name Chen~ and on the…
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Thank you so much
Well I think God exists and blesses us in so many ways, and works through wonderful people like you . I have just been so sad about work and my body that will not do what I want it to. then I was able to talk to a few good friends a work who really helped, came home and had some beautiful roses from my pink sisters After…
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failed sterotactic biopsy
March 19, 2011 - 6:25pm failed sterotactic biopsy Well, the images were taken and the freezing was put in and then the red light appeared on the firing gun for the sample to be taken. Was told needle was too big and spot too small, now looking at excisional biopsy by surgeon. I can do this or wait and go for mammograms…
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radiation with an expander in
Wonderingi f anyone else is or had radiation with the explander in place. I am 17 treatments in I have to get 33 in total and then a 10 day "boost" immediately following. I had a left side mastectomy in November and as the tx is going on I am more and more uncomfortable. I feel like my explander keeps changing size and it…
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Jennifer Aniston directs film
Jennifer Aniston is going behind the scenes and directing a short film about breast cancer.She said "our hope with "Project Five" is to entertain,inform, and inspire dialogue research and prevention". Of course by the time it will be on I am sure I will miss it. I do that all the time.Waiting for a show to come on then…
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Worried - How long did you have to wait after lumpectomy before your doctor check you?
I had a lumpectomy on Wednesday and came home the same day. The doctor cannot check my incision until this Friday. That is 1-1/2 half weeks after the surgery. I am concerned that I should not have to wait that long to make sure everything is alringht. Ticky