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surgeons
Curious how many here used general surgeopn vs breast surgeon? I didn't know such thing (breast)until after my surgery- I was just referred to general surgeon!
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green: Who is wearing GREEN today?
Corn beef a cooking?
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i got an answer
I saw my PS about my implants falling and he said that it happens sometimes, the fold in the breast in difficult to get sometimes. It can also depend on your skin. He said my implants were the correct size, they just fell. On Wednesday, I will be having the very painful surgery. They will go in through the scar and remove…
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Get pet scans RESULTS in the am.... left out an important word!!!
Ya'll hop on the bus appointment at 10am Ü ♥
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Thanks for condolences for my dog
As those of you who are on Facebook know, we had our dear dog Bodhi euthanized yesterday. Your messages on here helped us to know that the time had come to end any suffering before he was in too much pain or before he lost control of his body. So I really want to thank all of you for your helpful words here and for all of…
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I've been touch by an 'Angel' .. her name is Jean 0609
I received a wonderful gift in the mail today - sent to me from Jean. It is a beautiful pink paper cross, with our breast cancer logo - prayer inside. How perfect! I really needed a lift today .. currently, coping with pain associated with 'kidney stones'. Perfect timing ... Thank you .. Thank you.. Jean. Vicki Sam
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my dog has cancer
Just found out today that our 9-year-old yellow lab, Bodhi, has extensive and aggressive cancer in his stomach and lungs. Vet is recommending that we euthanize him before it gets much worse. He doesn't seem to be in too much pain yet, but vet is afraid he will go into seizures and it could get ugly. He is not eating, is…
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Adriamycin,Cytoxan, Taxol Treatment to begin next week
Hello all: As others, within a short period of time, I've had a few issues with this world wind we are going through. Today, I received additional info about the large mass on the one ovary I still have. It must be removed - the big question was will it be before or after chemo. The gyne onc doesn't think it's malignant,…
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getting nervious my port to be put in tomorrow
Wow I am nervous I will be getting my port put in in the morning I hope they can find a vein they sure blew the one and only one I had left in my hand. I have such bad veins I think this port will not only help me with my chemo it will help me with blood draws that they say I will need the next day to check my white blood…
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Just venting...
I don't even want to complain...but I need to get this off my chest (haha)...after my 3rd chemo treatment we moved from TX to KY. I had to find all new doctors. Now it looks like we are heading to IA. I had just scheduled my reconstruction and will have to start all over finding a new plastic surgeon (and an onc). OK, I'm…
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Gotta laugh sometimes
I got a letter from insurance, they couldn't process my claim for a wig because the invoice and prescription didn't state if this was an inpatient service. I called my insurance company, took 3 transfers 30 minutes of explaining that I did not go to a hospital or emergency room to purchase a wig. Finally the claims rep had…
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Lupron Question
I have had Lupron treatments for over a year now. I have tiredness and feel sluggish but never become ill. this last shot made me very sick. Pain all over my body....like the Taxol did me years ago. short of breath and dizziness.....Has anyone had a bad treatment with Lupron. Could I be taking to many? My ONC wants me on…
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sick children in the house
One child has a fever and cough, which means all my kids will get it from school. Any advice on living with sick children through the long weeks of chemo. My WBC is normal again, thank goodness. However, 4, 5 day incubation period puts me at risk of the virus at my next treatment. I am trying not to freak and my children…
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Kids logic joke.
At the end of the day, a policeman parked his van in front of the station. As he was gathering his equipment, his dog started barking. The policeman looked up to see a puzzled looking little boy. "Is that a dog you have back there?" "Yes, it is," said the policeman. "What'd he do?"
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Hair color
I know I have seen this on here before.I looked some but did not find anything to recent. When is it ok to color hair after chemo? I am 8 1/2 months out of chemo. My hair is almost the same color as before and I always had highlights. I was thinking of going lighter all over and was not sure when it was safe. Thanks. God…
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Treasure Swap - AKA 'Junk Swap'
First I must apologize to sbmly for not posting earlier today (or last night). We get our mail at one of those banks of locked boxes and Sandy brought it home last night - I hadn't checked since Sat. The foals made it fine - they are 'living' in the middle of my Trail of the Painted Ponies on the entertainment center. you…
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Today is Gagee's Birthday!
Wishing you a great Birthday! ... and a year filled with health and happiness! love, Jenny
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Did you have a gene assay/Oncotype DX ?
After about 10 months of only seeing a NP, I finally see the oncologist and one of the things I asked was if there was an Oncotype DX or other gene assay done. He very arrogantly told me no. When I inquired as to why not he said, and I quote: "Because we already know how to treat cancer." I think I was more stunned by his…
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Surgery date
I will be going in for my lumectomy on 3/22/11. My first HER2 test was inconclusive so they had to send off for a FISH test to Mayo Clinic. We suspect the answer to this will be back prior to the surgery date. The good news is that all the imaging tests seem to indicate that the tumor is about 2 1/2 cm. So if it is HER2 we…
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Happy St. Patrick's Day to all... here is a little Irish Blessing for us all
May God grant you many years to live, For sure He must be knowing The earth has angels all too few And heaven is overflowing. :) Carol
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Cat scan today, bone scan Wednesday
Hi My Pink Sisters, Just wanted to share. Had my annual CT to watch some chest nodes. Haven't gotten the full report yet but my Onc. was kind enough to read it on his computer and doesn't see any change. Great news. I have had a lot of lower back pain so now the bone scan. I'm glad he's being thorough just have close space…
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hair help
i have unruly hair . has a mind of it own what products can i use to tame
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When did you start tamoxifen...before or after rads
Hi all, Just curious when you started tamoxifen. I finished chemo 2/1/11. Had lumpectomy on 3/2/11. I'm going for rad consult tomorrow and will probably start that next week. My oncologist has given me the prescription for tamoxifen already and said I can start as soon as I get it. I thought I would start it after the…
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Is it back?????
Thursday i go in for more tests to see if i have cancer again....scary thought! Some of you might remember not long ago i was talking about being allergic to the tamoxifen and one of the side effects was these gross dark brown veiny looking things on my lower legs. Well they started blistering and wont heal and they are…
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FYI... The Dalai Lama is speaking at USC on Tuesday, May 3rd
A special share for those who are interested... The Dalai Lama is speaking at USC on Tuesday, May 3rd. There are two discussions being offered. They are as follows: At 9:30 AM at the Galen Center the Dalai Lama will present a public lecture entitled, “Secular Ethics, Human Values and Society”. At 1:45 PM a moderated…
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port (ohhhh yeah it is a go after todays trouble)helppppppp
I had to have a heart scan today to make sure my heart is OK for the chemo treatment and it took 3 people before they could get blood out so the can add stuff to it and then put it back in me well the first guy blew out a vein in my hand oh my gosh the biggest bubble ever on the top of my whole hand. If I was undecided…
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Sarcoid
Hi All. Got some good news on Monday...my sentinal node biopsy showed no spread to the lymph nodes...which is great news. But, this was strange to me since the reason I was diagnosed was due to an enlarged lymph node...it lead to an ultrasound, then biopsy...etc. So, I asked what about the lymph node to my surgeon. He said…
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Revision, revision, revision... How common is this???
Since my double mastectomy 6/09 I have had 4 revision surgeries. Making the life saving decision to have a mastectomy was hard enough, now to still be dealing with complications afterwards can be overwhelming. I am one week post-op of my 4th. I am very happy with the results, but in the back of my mind I'm still wondering…
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Cost of Femara
OMG- When I went on Femara last Fall I didn't have to pay anything for the Rx since I had max'd out my deductibles and out of pocket for the year. Imagine my shock when I got my Rx automatically refilled for a 3 month supply and was charged $931 on my charge card!!! Just to add insult to injury, my Onc may be switching my…
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Disability Questions
Hi All-- As some of you may already know, I am getting ready to go through chemo (next couple of weeks) soon. I know some people work through this treatment and some don't. Others work some days and they stay home when not feeling well. My question is - what was your experience and what do you suggest I do? My job pays 4…