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Femara/depression
I was diagnosed with stage I bc (BRCA positive - had preventive mastectomy on the other breast) in January of 2008. In July of 2008, after chemo, I started taking Femara. I became severely depressed as a side effect of Femara (my doctors told me it was like a post-partum depression: I went very suddenly from having a lot…
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Doc's are still stumped....
My doc called today to give me my results on all my tests. From the whole skin cancer scare... they still dont know whats wrong with me...thats a funny statements...cuz i can give them a list if they want a starting point...lol! She said most of my tests came back normal except my WBC is way below normal and im about 11…
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Thank you for Prayers from Ticky
Thank you for all your prayers, they meant more than you know.The doctor said I went through the Lumpectomy operation with flying colors. I am home now but feeling a little light headed and strange because the anesthesia is still not worn off. I understand it takes a couple of days for the anesthesia to wear off…
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Today is Fauxma's Birthday!
Wishing you a special day - filled with gentle peace and love all around. -Jenny
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Need Help - Want to Send PM to Friend
I am going crazy. I don't understand why only 5 names appear when I have more than 5 names as friends. Consequently, I can't select the name I want. I need to send a private message to a FRIEND and FRIEND OF. Why won't the list scroll to the name? HELP HELP HELP Lots of Hugs, Janelle
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Not peeing it out?
I just returned from my second Tax/Cytox treatment. I have drunk 3 large bottles of water and I have not gone to the toilet. Anyone else ever had this problem? What did you do?
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dilema
Hi all, I posted a while back about my anemia issues and bone and joint pain. MAfter treatment for anemia, my levels are back up, but I am still suffering from chronic fatigue and pain. I was on femara for 6 months which started the whole pain issue. I was then switched to tamoxifen. I feel slightly better, but am…
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Does tumor grade have a big effect on your treatment plan?
I have IDC, stage 1, grade 3, no node involvement, hormone +, HER2- and am wondering how heavily the grade 3 tumor will weigh in my treatment plan. I know it is the most aggressive type. I have had a lumpectomy and a re-excision and will see the medical oncologist next week. Please be honest with me. I would rather be…
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today is 2 years!!!
Two years ago today is when I was SLAPPED in the face with the dx of the BIG C! They did a liver biop and the nurse put a shamrock sticker on the bandage covering the biop spot, I will never forget peeing that night and seeing that sparkling green shamrock in the potty LOL...... heres to many many more cancerversarys for…
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Mouthwashes that helps sore mouth>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
What kind of mouth washes and how often to help with sore and burning metal tasting mouth and any special kind of tooth paste???????
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I am a rad grad! Yipee!!
Did the last rad treatment this afternoon. To celebrate with the techs I turned their markings into a big Yipee!! on my chest. I am now officially done with active treatment!!! Yipee! Yipee!! Yipee!! And it just so happens that today was the ACS Daffodil Days, so I got bouquet of pretty yellow daffodils. It also just so…
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Just found out I have to have chemo and am scared to death!!!
I am a 45 year old mother of 9 year old twins and will be starting chemo next week. 4 rounds of c/t. I'm expecting the worst. Thought the worst was over by having the lumpectomy and partial radiation... Then the dreaded chemo news. Any suggestions for a newcomer? Don't know how much more I can take, my mom died a month ago…
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Chemo first
I have triple negative breast cancer. My oncologist suggested chemo first then surgery. They did not do any tests to see if the cancer got smaller or is gone. Is this normal to do surgery without any tests to see how the cancer is? I finished my last chemo on March 3 and my surgery is scheduled for March 31.
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Reconstruction or no
I would love to hear some opinions! Several women have urged me to go for reconstruction after my mastectomy. They say it's for comfort and cooler than dealing with prosthetics. A couple others say don't do it because it can mask a recurrance. I'm scheduled to meet with my plastic surgeon next week and would love to hear…
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PRAYER REQUEST
I am having surgery on my left breast today. Please pray that all goes well. Thanks, Ticky
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Moopy's pheasant released
Moopy's pheasant was released this morning about dawn (it's cloudy so not sure if was exactly as the sun broke the horizon but it was close and a light soft snow was falling). Perhaps I should explain why I chose to release a phesant hen instead of doing balloons as others are. It has been many years since I've released a…
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Walks
I'm not going to be able to go to LA for the Revlon Walk 05/07 because our anniversary is 05/08 and I probably should be here and my husband doesn't walk across the street, let alone 5K. I really wanted to do the Revlon since it's for all women's cancers, not just breast cancer and I have this bias since I had both breast…
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Today is my Cancerversary
One year ago today I got the diagnosis. I can't even remember most of the year; its been such a whirlwind of fears, surgeries, emotions, tears, gratitude, more surgeries, endless doctor's visits, introduction to the wonderful world of pharmacology. I'm glad to be alive and as far along in the journey as I am. New normal…
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need website and correct info
I just received a long email from a friend which was forwarded to her by someone else ... Anyway it goes into detail about how lemon/lemon juice and cancer ... and part of it is: "It destroys the malignant cells in 12 cancers, including colon, breast, prostate, lung and pancreas ... The compounds of this tree showed 10,000…
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I am scared
Hi, I was first diagnosed at 27 I had a bilateral mastectomy and was told by then Dr that all was clear and not to worry.(stupid me) Now here I am at 35 and my cancer is back my current Dr. wasen't thinking cancer so he wouldn't check for it. after much pushing by me me he finally checked. My breast cancer is back and has…
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Got rid of the curls!
It's been 10 months now since my last chemo and I finally decided the curls just weren't me so I got them cut off today. My hair is really short now but I like it much better than the ugly frizzy curls I had. I feel like I finally took a step towards taking my life back and it feels wonderful!!! Now I'm going to enjoy…
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How old were you when dx
I am 50, I feel blessed that I got to this age. Was dx on May 14 of this year.
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Happy Birthday to you today Lisa/Moopy!
I know you are far away in Heaven Lisa, but, you are always in all of our hearts! Your favorite dancing lil kitty, ♥ Noel
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One year since Lumpectomy
One year ago today I was waiting to have the Needle localization done and was a bundle of nerves. I know some women have a lot of pain with this. Mine was not to bad. Then on to the sentinel node mapping, then to pre-op to wait for lumpectomy. I cannot believe it has been a year and then again I am thinking only a year!!…
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Bone Scan is clear!
Just got my results yesterday and bone and CT is clear! Thanks again for all your help. Hugs and Love, Wanda
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echo better than muga scan
had my echo and all is well I was advised sometimes the muga is not that accurate, My echo was great and I can go back on Herceptin after my pet scan.
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Moopy's Birthday (Wed) Balloon Release
Our beloved Lisa's Birthday is Wednesday. What do you think about doing a balloon release at a certain time on that day? What would be the best time for everyone? This way each of us can send her a special message in or on the balloon(s). ♥ Cat
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Being new
I am so glad I found this site, I look forward to being able to turn here with questions and a little moral support. Other sites I had found were a lott about just dying not surviving. Im sorry we had to come together for cancer but its good to be together. Thank you.
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99 Luftballons auf dem weg zum Horizont - 2 for Moopy
Does anyone recognize this old eighties song by Nena about 99 balloons? They cause quiet a racket so the song goes. Let's see if we can make it to 99. I will release 2 tomorrow and I posted photos on my expression page... So I get two wishes -1- I hope Moopy will get our message and know she's missed and loved 2-is for…
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Cant TASTE anything!
does anyone have any good suggestions on getting rid of that horrible taste? I feel hungry but just the thought of putting anything in my mouth makes my tummy turn. I can't taste anything and nothing seems to statisfy my taste buds! Gotta love the chemo side effects!