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Wish Me Luck, I see my Radiation Oncologist tomorrow for a semi-annual check up. I am sure my appo
but the very idea of going down to the dungeon( radiation oncology department is underground) and walking down that long corridor brings back awful memories. I have to say my doctor and the staff there are wonderful. It's just the idea of having to go back that makes me a little uneasy. I think you can relate. Again, it…
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Prayers for Christchurch earthquake please!!
I live in New Zealand and in the middle of my "oh woe is me I have cancer" pity party...Christchurch, is hit by a 6.3 earthquake right on lunchtime on a beautiful sunny day...people everywhere please, please have them all in your prayers tonight xx…
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Year since surgery/Feb 22
Well it seems so surreal but it has been a whole year since my lumpectomy...Wondering where the time went??? But anyway what I really wanted to share was how I spent the day..I had been planning and talking and talking about celebrating and buying myself something [love to shop]and took the day off from work to make it all…
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One down, 5 to go
Hi, All. Well, after my 4 rounds of chemo last Fall (TCH), elevated liver enzymes, a two month break and lumpectomy surgery (which went well), I am back on the chemo train. I am having 6 weekly treatments of Taxol, with Herceptin every three week from now until September. I had the first treatment last Thursday of both the…
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Wondering -" Junk Swap"
IF it would be allowed here - are there any who would be intested in doing a "Jumk Swap'? Just did one at a horse forum I go to (have done for several years there) and it's great. Basically - you find 'stuff/junk' (not garbage) you have and have a person to send to. Keep it annoymous or not. In my 'junk box' I got several…
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My Onco. on Cold/Ice Caps and Scalp Cancer
HI Sisters, Since I am pretty bald by now (3 weeks into chemo) I guess I am reacting to my new look :) ! Anyway on another site I kept getting advice to use a cold cap or ice cap like they do in Europe and I just feel like I have to warn anyone not to use them. I asked my oncologist on Monday and she said she absolutely…
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Sunday (27th) 3 yrs since
Sunday will be 3 yrs since I got the call from my Dr office saying NOT bad but not good! I remember him saying now you must call Surgeon! and there was the start of this journey...! but happy I can sit and post this today...
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Port is three weeks out Wow thats a long time.........
Wow three weeks just to have my port put in for my chemo treatments . Oh well on a positive note my surgery will be all well. I am getting so anxious making me shaky. I called the doctor I will need my calm me down pills lol, so I don't go nuts.I have good days bad days one day cry alot nest day angry.what a roller coaster…
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Mom's a Cynic
Lost submission - it's in cyber space...so, last night I posted this, but when I hit save, my computer totally froze and I didn't know if it posted or not...I copied quickly over into a word doc, so I would not have to retype it...I was tired and couldn't log right back in to CSN, so I gave up and went to bed.... Anyway,…
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New pic too :)
Just thought I would share :) my beautiful babies on my expression page...they both got voted class captains for the year....such a proud mummy moment!!
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Thinking of you, Chenheart! xo
Dear Chen, We know you had your meeting with the oncologist today and we linked arms with you ... know that your sisters & brothers in pink are thinking about you and sending much love, prayers, thoughts and hugs. We love you! Praying for you, chen! xo
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Type 11 Diabetes with IDC--
I am sure I am not the first person to have Type 11 Diabetes (well controlled) with IDC. How will chemo/radiation work with diabetes? Also was told I am Grade 3 of 3--- any thoughts to that also? I am newly diagnosed, don't know the stage yet. Tumor was a quarter size--I see onsologist in three weeks. Any thoughts I would…
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TSA here I come...again...
tomorrow I will be flying back to Mexico.....2 flights, 2 opportunities for TSA to show their new training, sensitivity, etc. I am practicing my polite "may I see a supervisor" just in case. I will be wearing my prosthesis and my lymph pump equipment will be in the carry ons. Will let you know if any issues this trip. My…
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TAXOL
Hi. I'm new to the forum. I was diagnosed in Sept. 2010 with Stage 2 IDC Breast Cancer. I've had lumpectomy and axillary node dissection in Oct. 2010. I have had 5 of 8 rounds of chemo so far. I'm currently on TAXOL. I've had a horrendous time on chemo - every side effect in the book. I'd like to hear from others on how…
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depression and rads
Anyone experience depression, or in my case, increased depression with rads? I find each day, right after treatment, I feel more depressed. It clears by evening. I have been in treatment for depression for years and my dose was increased last summer-a few months after bc diagnosis.
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phrase "battling cancer"
I had very close long tme friend (like mom to me-went to my surgery and office visits with me-since my mom died just prior to my BC-she wouldn't have handled it well so best she was not here) anyhow...MY friend hated the phrase "battling cancer" did not want it in her obit! Made it clear... Just curiouse if ANYONE here…
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Hungry girl needs turmeric
I'm reading Anti Cancer and honestly, I feel empowered to change my life. I'm in search of tumeric recipes. Actually, I'm in search of any super delicious recipes that you may have to share. Specifically ones that support an anti cancer lifestyle. I've given up my two breasts, a healthy right arm, alcohol (for now), 8…
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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