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First onco visit, what to expect?
My first visit with the medical oncologist is this coming Wednesday afternoon. I was wondering what I could expect to happen? We have seen the radiation oncologist for a consult, but all they did was take my vitals and talk to DH and me (for a long time I might add). I have already been told to expect lab work (not sure…
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Was your Oncotype test covered by insurance?
Just wondering if your oncotype testing was covered by insurance? It is likely that my onco will suggest this (stage 1, grade 3, hormone receptor+, HER2-). So, if you don't mind sharing, please tell me the type of insurance you have (or had) and whether or not it was covered, also was it covered completely or partially?…
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Am I ever going to feel like myself again?
I am 2 1/2 years post breast cancer, and I am wondering if anyone can tell me if it is normal to still feel bad. I feel like I will never be myself again in so many ways. Yes, it is both mental and physical, I am just so exhausted all the time. Certainly not as much as I was during double mastectomy and chemo, but I just…
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This website
sucks. Not because of it's content nor the folks who need it and use it. I applaud those. I've used it myself and found great comfort in it, but from a technical standpoint, it's really in a bad way. NO it's not my computer and NO it's not my ISP--it's THIS site. I shouldn't have to wait 5(let me count them 5)for the…
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vaginal discharge during chemo
Last week I was sure I had a yeast infection with irritation and white discharge. I started overthe counter cream on Friday night. I had the white dischrge all weekend and called the oncologisst Mon. She prescribed oral med--Fluconazole which I took yesterday. About that time I noticed the discharge was yellowish/greenish…
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question of weight
Before BC I was 147lbs. Now 130lbs. Lost all that weight during BC journey especially before dx. I saw the weight drop and thought hmm why am I losing so much weight! Little did I know but I suspected and froze with fear. Anyway, I don't bake banana and other breads as I did prior to bc, if I did the weight probably would…
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Pain in Hands
Hello. I am new to this board. I read the posts about a potentially false poster and hope that is not true since this board offers support, advice, experience etc. for BC patients. Anyway, here's my question... I have been on Arimidex for a litte over a week and notice that both of my hands are particularly…
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Junk Swap Thanks Teena!
I picked up a box at the po today, totally clueless as to what it could be....I opened it and there are all these cute little wrapped presents in it...and then it dawns on me...JUNK SWAP STUFF! YAY! Thanks for all the cute items Teena, I'm not regifting anything.lol! I hope I do as well when I send my box out tomorrow to…
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living with "positive margins"
How many survivors were told they had "positive margins?" I had a positive margin and the anxiety of the cancer being in my lymph nodes in my breast bone is dominating me. Breast bone lymph nodes are not sampled so there is no way to know for sure if the cancer is there. I would like to know some stories of women who had…
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Port put in yesterday (is it supose to be so sore in my neck?)
wow my neck is sore but where they put the pot isn't.Kinda weird to me sorta a little red this morning is that normal???? They have such trouble with my veins they had to use the ultrasound that the used for the port to insert it . They had to use it for my IV to get medication to me. I think I will love this port thing.…
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Hello - How do I go back to work after taking off 3 years to recover from stage 3 breast cancer?
I had to take off just about three years due to cancer and aggressive treatment for it. Due to complications from radiation, my reconstruction surgery has been very drawn out. I just had my seventh surgery (and last) at the end of February 2011, and am now preparing to search for a new job. I know that discrimination is…
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BC Awareness Semi
So neat.I pick up my paper today and a article about a semi that is going to be at the Mid America Truck Show in Louisville KY for a week. Then the owners(Bowling Transportation Trucking) is going to put the semi on the road.They started working on the truck the fall of 2010 with the help of suppliers,customers,trade…
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How was your exp. with Chemo treatments?
Hi - I hope YOU ARE ALL doing WELL. I am glad I found this forum. I am new to this forum. I Need all the help and support I can get. Tomorrow I meet my Onco so I am not sure what treatments I am getting. I always pictured chemo to be like the end of the world. So I thought I may ask some of you how your exp. was. Are you…
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Cording/Underarm Webbing
Anyone have any stories about dealign with "cording" or what is sometimes called "webbing" under the arm where lymph nodes were removed? I just had bi-lateral mastectomy with axilary lymph node dissection 12 days ago. The cording is really bugging me and I'm so scarred it won't go away or will take a long time. I will…
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Bone pain 3 months after chemo
Hello, all. I was wondering if it is normal/possible to have femur pain 3 months after last chemo and neulasta shots? My sister is complaining of achey-type pain and onc. has ordered a bone scan. Thanks.
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Weird, does this happen here often?
Tonight when I tried to sign in it wouldn't allow me in. It said my user name was blocked or not recognized. I have no idea why, but I had to re-register under a slightly different username. It wouldn't even allow me to use my email address, said it was already taken. Is that something that happens here from time to time?…
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My sisters: new photo
Wanted everyone to meet my sisters--whether I see you in San Diego or not. From left to right: Jeannie (New Orleans resident, the oldest and a BC survivor); me (yes, stuck with the curly hair...sigh); Patsy (Seattle resident and the only one who has not had BC); and Wendy (San Diego resident and BC survivor). Jeannie is…
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Is it normal to feel this way, or is it me?
And, please be honest. I am wondering if it is normal to feel angry when you are facing moments of uncertainty? I had all kinds of anger issues (not hurting anyone or anything, but verbally taking things out on my family, walking out of church one Sunday and sitting in fellowship hall till service was over, etc.) between…
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Wearing a bra while getting radiation
I'm gonna be starting radiation soon and have read so many posts about not being able to wear a bra. I haven't started reconstruction and won't until after rads, but I'm worried about not being able to wear a bra. I haven't gotten a prosthesis and at this point, I probably won't. I wear a form in my bra, but am worried…
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Prevention article
Hi all, I just read an interview with Robin Roberts from Good Morning America, In Prevention magazine. It was really good. She addressed "post chemo" depression and the fact that no one really tells you about this. Just reading these boards can testify to that! She also mentioned that tamoxifen doesn't work for her, but…
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Sex and the City fans?
I discovered that there were about 10 episodes of Sex and the City on this afternoon (and still on as I am typing this). They were from the time period when Samantha was diagnosed with BC and was undergoing chemo and hair loss and everything else associated with this beast. It was very emotional for me to watch this, as I…
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How long to heal
I know everyone is different - I've included that in several of my answers to questions too - but can anyone chime in on about how long it takes to heal burns from radiation? I've got a pretty nasty burn on my side under my arm - opened blisters, peeling skin etc, and really sore. I've been using the cream the docs gave me…
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Today is Aztec45's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR PAT HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! You are very special and you deserve the best, wishing you a day/year filled with love & happiness!! ♥ Cat
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Today is jessiesmom1's Birthday!
Sending you Happy Birthday wishes and a year filled with health and love! CELEBRATE! -Jenny
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We have a very special guest coming to Southern California .. April 5th thru the 9th
Hold on ... it our own New Orleans 'Krewe' Queen .. ... .. Miss Cypress Cynthia! I am besides myself in anticipation of meeting this wonderful, exciting, astonishing and interesting = WARRIOR! Any other Southern Californian Sisters in Pink that would like to drive down to San Diego or Palm Springs for this get together,…
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Breast cancer HER2+
I have infiltrating ductal carcinoma / er/pr negative her2+ positive had lumpectomy 3/15/2011 with clear margins & sentinel lymph node clear Have 1st apt with oncologist tomorrow but was told by my surgeon will I will need chemo/rad/herceptin. All I have read about herceptin scares me and everything I see on this site was…
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Modesty and Gender
This was buried in another post. Thought somenone may want to respond. I'm wondering if some of you would address these questions: -- How much of your modesty or lack of modesty is connected to the gender of your caregiver or technician? -- For females: Do you have mostly female caregivers? Have you requested female…
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Southern California Get-Together Thursday, April 7
Hoping to see everyone that I can when I visit San Diego in April. We are planning on an inexpensive lunch somewhere in Del Mar. Will talk with my sister and others about suggestions.
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anyone taken OFF Tamoxifen?
I was taken off of it today..(tamox) after about 20mths. Curious if this has happened to anyone else>? I am going with NO meds for month..then blood work...then back to office to script for new med! Denise
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Today is GreenEyedGirl's Birthday!
Melanie, Sending Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday wishes your way - do what you love most today! -Jenny