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Menstral cycle and chemo
I will be getting my first chemo treatment at the end March. ( 4 rounds of A/C, 4 rounds of taxol) every two weeks. I am 39 and still have a period every 28 days like clockwork. My oncologist said my periods would be wacky, or stop for about six months. I realize everyone is different, but just wondering what anyone's…
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Does unclear margins effect treatments?
After my first lumpectomy 3 weeks ago my margins were found to be unclear so I had a re-excision last week which was successful. I was just wondering if having unclear margins alone the first time would effect my treatment in any way? Thanks for being patient with me a newbie with tons of questions! Nancy
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I need a biopsy.....
As some of you can recognize my user name I joined this board a few weeks ago since my mother is suffering from breast cancer which has mestastasis to her liver. I have reached out for some advice and everyone here has been very helpful. Two weeks ago I went for a mammogram later that week I got called in to schedule a…
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Triple Negative Breast Cancer
I was diagnosed last September with IDC Breast Cancer, Stage 2, Grade 3, Triple Negative. I just had the 7th of 8 rounds of chemo last Thursday. I had my lumpectomy last October with axillary node dissection. I will be having additional surgery approximately a month after chemo to re-excise the margins. Then radiation…
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Which is better silicone or saline?
Currently I have tissue expanders. April is surgery to get my implants. My insurance doesn't want to pay for silicone. Regular MRI's are needed to detect leaks,but many wont cover that. They feel it's not medically necessary. Help! What to do? I want as soft and natural as possible. I been told Silicone is the closest to…
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Zometa side effects
So, Friday is my second Zometa infusion. After my first I was really sick. I had a fever of 103+ for three days straight and then a low grade fever of around 100.5 for the next three days. I was shaking so bad from the fever that I actually managed to pull muscles in my back. I am hoping that this is the sort of thing that…
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Off topic....may be my last dutch treat....sigh....
After 19 years, my beau and I are talking a split. More me than him, but both of us have been unhappy for a while. I will stay for his birthday, but, beyond that, well, it's uncertain. Fighting the beast more than once has taught me that sometimes the best decisions for myself are the most painful ones. This one fits that…
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OT - Last WWI Veteran dies
The last surviving WWI Veteran passed away today at 110 years old. He had lied about age to enlist at 16. Thank you for your service Sir and may you dwell in peace forever! Susan Did some research and need to add - He is the last American. There is a man who was born in 1901 and was in the Royal Navy - he moved to…
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NO post treatment meds????????????????
Has anyone here NOT taken any meds after treatments? BY choice-refusal to do so at the recommendation of your doctor? Denise
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Tamoxifien
Hi, I was just wondering if a side effect of tamoxifien. Is hair loss one? I mean on your legs and underarms. I almost never have to shave, just like when I was on chemo. I know this is a silly question but I was just curious. My legs are smooth. Thanks Janie
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end of treatment celebration
Just curious if others like myself treated themselves to anything special when treatments were over????! I planned my first "GIRLS ONLY" trip to Disney World! As you can tell from my sign in I LOVE DISNEY...soon as all my BC started I planned this trip (LONG OVER due with friend) Each day I was at radiation I would lay and…
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Pets are therapy.
I wanted to add a post for anyone who wants to share a pet story to lift our spirits. So, all you pet lovers out there....you are all better writers than me.... To begin, I have a poodle and 3 cats. One cat is my daughter's and will move to live with her, but I actually believe that my pets have been therapy to me. They…
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Bone Scan Results
Had a bone scan done on Monday, and just got a call from the oncologist saying there were no signs of cancer. Yippee! Now, off to see the orthopedic surgeon to see what is causing the pain in my hip. This will be like the last time....hoping for a hip replacement instead of cancer (before it was hoping for a bone spur…
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Anyone else with a child who is very quiet about it?
DH and I have 3 children, ages 23, 20 and 11, all still at home. The night I was diagnosed (1/13/11)we talked with the boys (2 oldest) who responded with some questions and have continued to at least once in awhile ask questions or make comments. However our 11 y/o DD says nothing at all unless she is asked. And even when…
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Here's a new one, sciatic nerve pain
I have had sciatic nerve pain in the back of my leg for 2 months now. Has anyone had this problem, if so how do you treat it? I have went to chiropractor. Exercise, massage hasn't helped. I need relief
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monday am
Visit to oncologist for reg check up...it used to be every three months and this one if 4 mths...so slowly stretching out...april 3 will be "3" years since my surgery! I even got to put of Mammo a bit...(will have to go after this appt) Denise...
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Tamoxifen & putting on weight
It's been a real long time since I've posted here. As some of you know, I come back to the boards and read once in a while. Plus being a single mom and working full time doesn't leave me with much time. Anyway, I'm wondering what to do about being FAT! I have a whirlwind of things going on. I put on 20 lbs from chemo but…
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Paxil experience?
What is anyone's experience with Paxil? Was it helpful? Side effects?
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Blurry vision
Does anyone experience blurry vision? I started Tax/Cyt on 1 March and my eyes do not focus well enough to read for long. Does this side effect get worse with each treatment? Reading was my refuge; not any more.
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Thanks to all who came with me today
I got through the bone scan with a little help from my friends! I told the nurse who administered the test and she said, "Boy are you spoiled!" I love it. Thanks again and I'll let you know results when I hear. Love & Hugs, Wanda
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Exercises after bilateral mastectomy w/reconstruction
I know this has probably been asked before and I just did not find post... I would like to know what exercises I should NOT be doing after bilateral mastectomy w/reconstruction. It has been a year since I have finished my reconstruction. I have been walking and things like that, but not much upper body exercises. I have…
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How long did it take you to get the feeling back in your arm?
For those that had lymphnodes removed, i was wondering how long does it take to get the feeling back in your arm or if you ever did! I had mine removed in Nov 2010 and i still have no feeling from my elbow up...huummm! Good news is that im making great progress with the frozen shoulder...WOOOO HOOOO...im going to be able…
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Could This Be a New Miracle Invention?
Hi my lovely ladies! My sister, who spends a lot of her time doing research online, found this great link I wanted to share with all of you. Some of you have probably already heard of this, but for those who haven't, here it is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gH2zjTfojo I think it's a step forward. What do you think? If…
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side effects of Taxol vs FEC
Has anyone here had Taxol and FEC treatment, either for inflammatory breast cancer or any other type? I'm on week 6 of 12 weeks of Taxol and doing OK so far, but getting a bit anxious about the next phase, the FEC, which is coming on starting April 1 (April's Fools Day no less- seems like kind of dark humor about starting…
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Omg! Lefty has fallen, again
You can find me in the fetal position, in the corner. I'm four weeks post op from reconstruction revision surgery. It was a very tough one, not sure why. I have been living 24/7 in nike sports bras and it still fell. Gah! I have a backup PS, recommendation, if necessary. My PS' nurse just told me that he did not have…
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Anyone here with PCOS and need hormone therapy?
I am new here. My name is Nancy and I was diagnosed 2 months ago with IDC. I am glad to have found this board. Reading through some of the posts it is obvious that this is a very supportive group of BC survivors! I will be seeing my medical oncologist in a week or two for the first time. With a ER/PR+ tumor and being…
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Questions about implants!
Hi, all! Well, had my tissue expanders replaced yesterday with implants and I need some information concerning WHEN they start looking like boobs! Will it take a while for them to take shape?? The doc told me I would have "a small drain" on each side....SMALL???? The same size I had with the mastectomy!! The incision is…
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Word game .. Phase 2, as requested
Word game .. Person 1: Dog Pound Person 2: Pound Cake Person 3: Cake Flour Person 4: Flour Sack So Let's Start with Flour Sack.
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One week from today!!!!
...is the Northern CA CSN get together!!! I am so thrilled about the chance to meet some of the strongest, most inspiring women I know. And there are surprises in store!! If you can join us, please let me know so I can adjust the reservation. We are meeting at BJ's restaurant, Sacramento, at 11:30 on Sat March 26th. (I…
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I need advise please
As I posted my wbc are 2.5. I read that oysters have alot of zinc and zinc is a tonic for our wbc. Has anyone ever eaten canned (crown king brand) oysters. I was going to have them tonight but I don't know what to do with them. Can't find much online. Please give me some ideas, I already opened them and I wanted to fix…