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I don't understand my hair
Help me please if you can... August 25th 2010 was my last day for chemo, that was about 5 and 1/2 months ago. My hair is weird, in the back on the lower half it is at least 2 inches long and very thick, on the sides above my ears it is about 1 and 1/2 inches long and thick but on the top it is barely an inch long and very…
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The Polite Way to Pee
During one of her daily classes, a teacher trying to teach good manners, asked her students the following question: 'Michael, if you were on a date having dinner with a nice young lady, how would you tell her that you have to go to the bathroom?' Michael said: 'Just a minute I have to go pee.' The teacher responded by…
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Is there help for chemo brain/
I am nearing the end of my taxo./neulasta cocktail. Last dose is 3/2. I am excited about finishing chemo, but one think i never counted on was "Chemo Brain.' in fact, I thought it was kind of like a running joke, like you forgot where u put your keys,. BOY WAS I EVER WRONG!!It had taken me a half hour or more to type these…
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Lyrica
My neurologist wants me to try lyrica. I have neuropathy, it is similar to neurontin which I did not tolerate. wonder has anyone used it?
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Today's TSA experience
just cleared security in Tampa....scan AND followed up with pat down! I must look radical today.....short spikey hairdo and all! I mentioned I had a prosthesis, and agent knodded yes, your hand. (I was wearing my compression glove) I said no, right breast. No reaction.......very polite and professional......scan took…
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Finally, a date with radiooncologist
I have a date of march25 to see the rad dr. I'm pretty sure that they will be doing the marking/tatooing at that time. I am not so much scared to have rads just a bit apprehensive. The rads are going to my left breast and all the lymph nodes in the area (chest wall also i Am concerned mainly becsuse of my heart and lungs.…
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I just have to share this....
Avastin is now being used to treat retinopathy of prematurity. This is the condition that causes blindness in extremely premature infants. Their eye vessels grow too fast and tortuously and can detach their retinas. This is usally treated fairly effectively with laser surgery. But now, some brilliant person has discovered…
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Has anyone had arm pain/swelling during radiation?
My sister was diagnosed with breast cancer (stage 2 estrogen negative) in August 2005. She had lumpectomy Right breast with one lymph node removed (negative) followed by chemo and radiation. Nine weeks ago she finished her A/C and Taxotere. She has been doing radiation and only has 8 treatments left. SHe has developed…
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One more to Go
I just finished my 3rd taxol with neulasta and have only ONE more to go and I will be done with Chemo! Yaay... I have had such a hard time with the bone pain/nausea all throughout the last four months of chemo, that I am so looking forward to a break. I start rads the first week of April and am hoping that I will sail…
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Why is good news scary?
Started chemo again Jan 12th and have had 4 treatments. I had an appt with onco on Wednesday. He said he thinks the chemo is slowing the progression of the cancer, but we wont know for sure until I finish 5 more treatments (3 months w/3 weeks on/1 off). I am hopeful as this is the only positive I have heard, but at the…
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you all were right, don't try to interpret the films
I got my MRI with and without contrast back today....and thank God, it is negative. There was a little discussion about some surgery.....to remove the "mass" or was it just surgery on my incision that is growing??? I will need to call back and ask for that to be repeated, because all I really heard was "negative". Thank…
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a little low...hair falling out..not a good weekend
This weekend was particulary hard. Went to an awesome U2 concert on Friday, but felt quite removed from all the fun...extra tired and so conscious of my hair. My scalp has been quite painful and hair started falling out after 3rd chemo on tuesday... It is amazing how many people (with the greatest of good intentions)…
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Today is Survivorbc09's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR JAN HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! May all your dreams & wishes come true today & throughout the year! ♥ Cat
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new to this
Hello guy's, I'm new to this type of cancer, I'm a two time survivor of cancer, I had head and neck cancer three years ago and I just made it into remission from non Hodgkin's Lymphoma, I've been a regular on this site for quite some time, and I know all the support and knowledge this site can bring, my question is..., my…
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Calling all Northern California girls....
I think it's time for a Northern CA get together. If you're interested, let me know where you are. I'll try and find a place in the middle. And I'm thinking end of March or April on a Saturday, so also let me know if you have preferred dates. I'll try and find something that works for everyone. Hugs, Linda
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1st chemo...the worst bit was walking thru the door!
I made it and it wasnt even the slightest bit as awful as I had made it out to be in my head! No nauesa,just a bit tired...but still managed to to Wendys for lunch Yum! lol thank you all SO SO much for all your advice, kind words, thoughts and prayers...it really did feel like you were all there for me...again thank you so…
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Preparing for Chemo
I will start my chemo treatment on March 8th. Taxotere and Cytoxan every 21 days for 6 times. I have read some of the messages about treatments and side effects to expect and I thank you ahead of time in preparing me for this chemo adventure. I do have some questions.......work or not to work during chemo......I own a…
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Today is CR1954's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR CR HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! May all the candles on your cake become a wish that comes true! Wishing you all the best today & throughout the year! ♥ Cat
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Today is Sea60's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR SYLVIA HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Wishing you a day filled with love, laughter, good food & great presents and a year filled with extra special blessings! ♥ Cat
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We are so much confused!
So my mom saw the second oncologist today. He went through all the tests that she has already done and examined her. He told her that it is not clear for him yet that she has a breast cancer not lung or bone cancer.The mammogram showed only a small nodule in her breast. The biopsy report is not very clear for him and there…
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Immune system back to normal?
Does anyone have any idea how long it takes for your immune system to return to "normal" after chemo? My oncologist told me that "normal" is considered 4.1-11.0. Before I started chemo I was in the 6 range and then 2 months ago (3 months from the end of my chemo) I was at 2.6. He told me that I would probably never go back…
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I saw oncology Dr.and had dry run for radiation
I had two appointments today one with the oncology Dr. and had my dry run for radiation,oncology Dr. said the words i had been longing for he gave me 85 to 90 percent survival rate he said he gave me such aggressive chemo so I'd live a long life and gave me a hug and said he'd see me in three months and then I'd have a…
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googd news
I had my lumpectomy surgery last Wednesday. My oncology surgeon called last night to tell me the margins were clear and the lymph nodes were negative for cancer. Sigh of relief!! No additional surgery needed. Next step is finding an oncologist.
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Ist rads treatment
I had my first radiation treatment today and thanks everyone for all the advice,it did take longer to take my clothes off than it was to do it,i took someones advice an put a lot of the greasy stuff own when i got through now i have another question i didn't put my bra back on when i got dressed because of all the grease…
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Chen sees her oncologist Thursday
Sending lots of hugs and good wishes and hoping and praying for good news. I will be there with that venti caramel skinny latte with extra whip ;-)
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getting more support from sig. others & friends
The man in my life is an engineer and thus certainly a 'fix it' person. He was coming by (we broke up after 10 years last Sept!!) after my diagnosis but it was uncomfortable, he'd rush in and out and I'd be left feeling worse than if he hadn't come. So I emailed him to just not come by because it seemed like he didn't…
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Anyone out there from MA?
Hi I was wondering if anyone out there is from Massachusetts? I thought it would be nice to talk to someone close to home. Not that i do not appreciate all you gals from other states! Dianne
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IBC/Breast Cancer Friends
Hello - I'm trying to find friends with IBC to share and gain information regarding treatment, etc.... I'm 57, live in TX was dx here in Tyler in May,2010, recently went to M D Anderson in Houston to be evaluated, second opinion, two heads are better than one. Anybody out there needing an IBC friend here I am.
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support group for men of wives with BC
I would love to be a fly on a wall if such a support group! Can you imagine the converstaions?
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anyone have a family member that "doesn't want to hear about it"????
My 26 yr. old daughter says that is the way she copes. She wants no part in going with me for testing...Friday I had an MRI, and she was off work also, so she could have gone with me. I invited her and said we could go to lunch and shopping afterward. Then, she basically never wants me to discuss anything. My mastectomy…