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I had the last drain removed yesterday.
My last most troublesome drain was the left axilla, it has consistently put out about 120ml of fluid a day. Over the weekend it dropped to 80ml a day...I'm thinking that's good news. But then I start to swell, armpit toward the center of my chest above the incision. And then I get some redness in the skin at the site of…
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Spoke to Sunrae
She sends her love and wants everyone to know that we are all in her daily prayers. She is taking a break from CSN because all the recent news has been difficult for her while she is trying to mend. She is still dealing with the shingles and in addition her diabetes has caused bleeding and blurred vision in one of her…
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Tumor markers increased after chemo
I just finished chemo (6 rounds) after 2 lumpectomies (to get clean margins) and was mapped and ready to start 33 rads, but my onc called with the news that my tumor markers from my blood test last week have increased. Seems that in August before chemo they were 31, the last chemo treatment on 1/7 they were 36 and on 1/25…
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Microcalcifications and scared:(
Aloha to all, about 7 months ago I had my first mammogram. I am 36 yrs old. They told me everything was OK and I could go home just to call me next day to tell me to come back to the clinic to have a second mammogram. When I returned, they did mammogram twice and an ultrasound. The results were a cyst on my left breast and…
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Today is Tommaseena's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR MARGO HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Wishing you health, happiness, & love on your special day & throughout the coming year! ♥ Cat
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I'm half way through rads
and doing well. I've noticed a bit of fatigue and keep putting cream on my mastectomy scar and surrounding skin. The weather has been creating havoc with schedules. My cancer center will be closed tomorrow because we are going to have an ice storm. They're going to open Sunday to make up for it. My rad onc, nurse and techs…
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Reoccurrence and Arimidex
Has anyone experienced a reoccurrence while on Arimidex? It has spread to the right lung first and I went on Arimidex. Last month scans showed it had spread to the left lung. Thanx....
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Back in the battle :(
Here's what my Doctor said and what the plan is. My cancer has metastasized to my bones and it looks to be localized in my spine T9 and L4, this is not common for triple negative to go to the bone, however, mine has. Today at 1pm I will check in to the hospital for an MRI of my brain (precautionary, I'm not having any…
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Another update this is my life Bjmom1
After I wrote my post update I found myself not feeling good again. So,I cook dinner and lay down my breath was getting short and my chest was hurting. I start vomiting and I told my husband to take me to emergency. Make a long story short, I have pneumonia. It seem like I can't stay away from the hospital. If it not…
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Anyone Experience Acne While on Chemo?
Hi, Wendy in CA here!! I was just wondering if anyone else has had pimples break out after starting chemo. If so, any suggestions on how to make them hurt less? Hope everyone is having a great day!!
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tomorrow, my oncologist
It should be routine and hopefully my tumor markers will come back okay! But, we do worry.
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last chemo
I had my last chemo treatment today it went well,i was getting a little nervous at first my anti-nausea meds where out and they where waiting on the fed-ex truck with it,I started saying the 23 psalms and before i finished i heard someone say there it is, isn't God good. I'll keep you posted I see my Onc, Dr. tuesday. hugs…
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both dr's offices closed
so MORE waiting and worrying grrrrrr mother nature clear this up for me!!! This is texas suppossed to me nice and warm not 10 degrees which is what is predicted for tonight!!!!!
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chest pain
Has anyone ever had chest pain after a blood transfusion, had one on Thursday and having a little chest discomfort ever since...
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New compound shows promise against chemo-resistance
New Compound Shows Promise in Combating Cancer Professor Donna Zhang and her team showed that brusatol, together with chemotherapy treatment, can combat chemoresistance, increase cell death, reduce cell proliferation and a reduce tumor growth. UA researchers have shown that a compound from the fruit of the Brucea javanica…
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new pix up
Just put up a few pix on the expressions page. Wish you all could be here enjoying the weather, salt air/beach, and the majic of the jungle here in Mexico. I have spent more time in the jungle this week than the beach.... but nice to have both options. For those of you still in treatment.........there is light at the end…
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Worst Snow Storm -- in 50 years 2/1/11 -- Blizzard
Chicago, MidWest .. ice, snow -- Please take care and be safe. How are you all coping ???? Strength, Courage and Heat - Vicki Sam
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any thoughts on portacaths?
hello Onco doc said yesterday he only gives chemo through a portacath(?not sure of spelling) as he believes this is easier on the body and saves looking for a new vein every time you need drugs or blood tests He said it is inserted under a light general and stays there throughout the course of the treatment Has anyone had…
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First trip to the hair stylist in 15 months!
How pampered did I feel! Just got the chemo curls shaped up into an actual style. The best was when my darling husband got home and gushed over me telling me how sexy I looked! Took me out to dinner to show me off. I love that man. Hugs, Renee
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what exactly does low red blood cells mean?
My bloodwork showed a low red cell count, sending me for MRI---but, what do the cells indicate. Right now I am to eat more protein, especially red meat. And waiting to hear about the tumor markers.
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Follow up for Stage 1 IDC
I'm confused. I recognize that follow-up is different for different types and grades of breast cancer, but I have no idea what what is typical for my early stage bc. I've finished chemo and radiation. I'm IDC Stage 1, Grade 2, ER/PR+, HER-2 -, oncotype 31. Now what? I last saw my medical oncologist 6 weeks after radiation…
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triple neg breast cancer
I am new to this had a lumpectomy done 1/14 and 21 lymph nods taken out 3 positive. I am going in 2/8 for a port to be put in for 8 sessions of chemo followed by 6 1/2 weeks of radiation and so confused do I want to have more margin taken out or do I just want to have a mastectomy.
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Weight Loss -- Warriors, How are we doing ? Checking in ...
Ok .. I have been neglectful in keeping count/track of my points. However, I have been walking faithfully - 4 to 5 times a week. On the days, I do not walk, I go up and down our stairs .. at least 20 times per day. May not sound like much, but its more exercise than I have done in the past 16 months. LOL -- getting back to…
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Laughing at myself
I've been photographing my hair regrowth and just posted 2 pictures taken today on my Expressions page. Definite progress! Suzanne
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I have an infection
I woke up at 2 this morning with horrible pain under my left arm. I got scared because that's the side the cancer is on. I saw my onc and he said it's infected sweat glands probably brought on by the chemo. I had horrible thoughts running through my head until I saw him this afternoon. I was terrified that the cancer was…
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Oncologist says FEC it is for me
hello again lovely ladies I have got back from my first oncologist appointment today and he has said 3 cycles of FEC 3 weekly, then weekly T for 9 weeks....has anyone had the same? He said complete hair loss is a given but I kinda expected that....and I did read some posts were people had shave it off parties so think I…
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feeling blessed..many thanks
I just wanted to say a huge thank you to all the ladies on this site. I am so very encouraged and feel very blessed, even if Im not living in your lovely country ( which I have visited several times), the encouragements, advice and much more is so appreciated. i would love to encourage my fellow sisters here in South…
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cancer center is scheduled to be open tomorrow at 10
heres hoping she can see me tomorrow and relieve my nerves!!! & can I rewind my life about 10 years, please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Today is GayleMc's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR GAYLE HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Happy 58th Birthday! May your day be filled with all the things you love most! ♥ Cat
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Another 'Dutch first'.....
I went and had my first Dutch haircut! Now that may not seem too serious...BUT my kapper (dutch word for hairdresser) spoke only a little English. SUCCESS!!! It's a GREAT cut!!! VERY European...and PERFECT for 'hat hair' in this cold weather!!!! Other than not understanding that what I call 'bangs', she calls 'pony', it…