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medical team
I have been reading with interest the posts about how to talk to your drs. and the ones that are better at conversations than others. It's so helpful to know (as always) that there are others out there who think and feel the same way I do. I have been very lucky with my medical team, surgeon, oncologist, rad dr. and nurses…
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Cypress Cynthia .. How did it go yesterday, 2/28? We are thinking about you :)
Prayers and positive thoughts still coming your way. Vicki Sam
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10 things not to say to a breast cancer patient
Top 10 Things NOT to Say to a Breast Cancer Patient 1. Hey, I just bought a new Swiffer. There was a pink ribbon on the box. I donated to your cause. If only my boobs were as clean as your floors. 2. My mother/sister/aunt/friend died of that 2/10/30 years ago. Yeah? Well I’m not planning on it. 3. It’s not like you’re 25…
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Newspaper article
What do you think about this? http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/03/02/smoking-breast-cancer.html Suzanne
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Who are you?
Im seeing so many new breast cancer survivors joining this board recently....so i thought it would be fun to do another round of introductions...You dont have to answer anything you dont want to... What is your name, how did you choose your screen name, how old are you, what state are you from and whatever else you'd like…
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Taxol or perhaps A/C changed my eyesight!
I am currently experiencing blurred vision. I mostly notice it when i read a book or try to see text on my computer. I know its not just bad eyesight because right before i started chemo i bought new glasses and they worked fine. Has anyone ever heard of this happening??
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did you gain /lose weight during chemo?
Yesterday I met my doctor before chemo #1 and he talked about things to expect including how some people gain weight during chemo treatment. He said he knew of no metabolic changes directly caused by chemo, however the lowered blood count / energy level, causing a sedentary lifestlye, might be a reason for weight gain. Do…
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Latissimus flap reconstruction and exercise issues
Is there anyone out there who's a runner or a golfer and who's had left breast mastectomy with latis flap reconstruction (and an implant)? How long after final reconstruction were you able to resume running or golf? Thanks! Mary
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I've only been in remission from breast cancer since the end of May and now the dr has found lung no
My fight with cancer began in September 2006 when I was diagnosed with esophageal cancer....I got through that but less than 3 years after that diagnosis I was diagnosed with Stage 3, Triple Negative breast cancer. I had a mastectomy & axillary node disection followed by chemo and radiation....I finished treatment at the…
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AlloDerm recall
A while ago someone wrote about having had AlloDerm used in their reconstruction and had a failure. I had seen a couple of 'Lawyer ads" on TV about an AlloDerm recall when used in hernia surgery but wasn't able to have a pen handy to get the number. Anywho - I just saw the ad again and the number is 1-800-639-9032 in case…
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I have been deported!
Got my port out Wed and it hurt! Its terribly bruised and sore. But I consider it the last step in my cancer journey.
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Cellulitis
Hi. I went to the gynecologist for my annual check and she says I have a mild case of cellulitis in my affected breast. I had a lumpectomy 11 mos ago followed by for cycles of chemo, and 33 radiation treatments. I had noticed that I was a bit swollen and felt very tender in that breast the last few weeks but thought I had…
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Lymphodema
any one else with this problem after chemo and radiation? i have posted a pic of my arm wrap on my expressions page. i have therapy 4 times a week and they rewrap it each time.
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Has anyone tanned after radiation treatments were over?
I was just wondering if anyone either tanned outside or in a tanning booth AFTER they were done with radiation treatments. I know I can't now, but, I thought after I am done..I can. I might want to protect that area where I got "hit" with a towel or something for awhile. And, did anyone tan on Tamoxifen? It seems I read…
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Having Followup Mamo on Tuesday
When I had my first mamo after finishing chemo and rads last Sept, I was scheduled for a followup mamo on left breast only in 6 months. Times up. Gonna get that done on Tuesday. I joined Weight Watcher's online on the 9th of Feb. I have lost 6 pounds in 2 1/2 weeks. The new points+ plan seems to be working for me. Pretty…
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New Brava reconstruction method
Hi all, I am trying to decide which surgery to have for my breast reconstruction. There is a fairly new method that was described to me where you use a suction cup that you wear for 10 hours a day (or while you are sleeping) that stretches the skin out and then it is filled with fat from your own body that they get from…
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feeling so much better on 1/2 steriods! be your own best advocate!
Hi all: I wanted to share in case this could help someone else - I;m in my 8th week of 12 weeks of Taxol and had been getting 10 mg of steriods (decadron or something like that in the drip).I was SO hungry and very charged up, waking up at 5 am every morning, lots of energy but like a caffeine buzz all the time. Gained…
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hello everybody
Hey everybody. I've just joined today and hoping to get some quistions answered by this great group. I'm a 35 yo, had my last chemo in Dec. 2010. I'm a newly divorced parent of an 11 yo son. So, are there any ladies out there, the same age as me, and possibly in the same situation. And also, when I start dating, when do…
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Chemo Brain
Hi there, I am an 'almost' 5 year survivor of Stage 2 breast cancer. I have chemo brain, some days it's much worse than others. Other days I'm almost normal. I was wondering if anyone knew why some days are worse than others. My brother, who is a lot older than me and 'considered' to be very intellegent recently accused me…
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Couldn't resist this little plaque
While I was in Kohl's, I passed a display of plaques, and this one jumped right out at me, so I bought it, but I want to share it with you. Maybe you've heard it before. "Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain.' I think we have all learned to dance in the rain, don't you?…
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What Is Your Favorite TV Show?
I know you all have one, so, what is it?
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"Junk Swap" ... Contact Rague
Hi everyone. I know Rague has posted about the "junk swap" she's arranging ... and I don't know how many of you have emailed her with your contact information ... and wanting to join in ... BUT ... I did ... and let me tell you ... it's the greatest excuse to go from room to room ... open a few drawers, cabinets etc ...…
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natural cure stuff
I was wondering if anyone else sees this disease as a big money maker for dr.s radiologists drug companys hospitals etc. I just feel like the organization is just putting me on a conveyer belt and moving me down the line ,like a factory, do this, zap that, see me in 2 weeks. Its not that I dislike any one of the Dr.s that…
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Today is Padee6339'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 & you deserve the best- wishing you a day/year with with love & happiness! ♥ Cat
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Checking BP after bilateral masectomy
My friend who had the bilateral masectomy 2 weeks ago asked me about taking her BP. She only had nodes rempved on the side with the tumor. Is it ok for her to take her blood pressure on the other arm or not? I know I was told not to use my left arm for BP which was the side I had lumpectomy I was unsure so I came to the…
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Saw Chemo Dr today -
Saw Dr. T. today - 1 1/2 yrs since first Chemo and a bit over a year since last Chemo - he doesn't want to see me for another 6 months. YEAH! Especially considering I'm IBC - right now I'm beating the odds. Susan
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first day out with no hair....and the wind caused much blushing!!!
Hi All Had a good laugh today. Went out with my new long, aurburn wig that my hubby loves..to say that i was so hot ( literally sweating) is no exaggeration. got home and put my scarf and hat on....went to the mall on the beach and my hat flew off into the hands of a bunch of good-looking surfers...did i die?? YES YES YES,…
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Was I mean? (long post)
An oncology nurse told me I was mean and asked me why I was always angry whenever I called them. You decide: After months of being jerked around by the oncology department I finally just went off on them. For starters, my Dr. moved away - too much of a commute for him. (It happens, no doubt he's got an outside life too!)…
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MetastatiC breast cancer
Great to find this website! Hello every one, I have been looking through many site and I found this web site seem very interesting so I decided to share my story. A friend of mine have been diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer. She had her mastectomy a few month ago, however her cancer is back and is spreading…
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I think I am in danger of becoming permanently attached to the couch
Seriously, I have absolutely no drive or ambition. Just totally drained. My onc appt is Thursday and I requested labs prior to, so that we would have results then. I'm not worried about bc returning (right now), just wonder about thyroid (rads), electolyes, depression. I have Effexor, but never started it. I just want to…