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NASTY colonoscopy!
First - the portion he was able to do was "Normal Exam"! That's where it goes down hill. Woke up in Recovery in major abdominal pain. Turns out he could only 'get to' 2/3rds of colon (what he got to was normal YEAH). There was a 'Jumble' (at least that what Hubby said he was told) that he could not get into (honestly I'm…
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just got an email from Mama's husband
Lorraine is in the Vero Hospital.She has no feeling in her legs,she can't swallow and she was coughing a lot. They are going to finish the radiation on her spine where they found the cancer cells. That will be all they can do. She has to much cancer in her spinal fluid. Thanks for all the prayers, Glenn I'm at a loss for…
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tomoxafin and leg cramps
Tired of being tired. Keep waking up with these darn leg cramps. Had it checked two wks agon no blood clots I am tired of meds for the side effects. Anyone have any natural cures to this prob.........thanks
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How much biotin are you taking per day?
Just curious, it definitely seems to be working on the hair loss. I didn't have chemo or rads but the general anesthesia seems to really affect my hair. Since I've had four surgeries in 6 mos., it's become a situation. I've been taking 5,000 mcg at night. Curious as to what you all are taking and how effective is is/is…
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If money,time and other factors weren't an issue, what is your biggest, most outlandish dream?
Other than dreaming of good health for all of us, maybe before we got sick.....I always dreamed of becoming a singer. I would love to hear some of your dreams!
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The weather! What is it doing where you are living?
It is snowing here today and cold. What is it like where you are at? ♠♣ Susie ♠♣
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I think all the birds have relocated down to Florida!
I'm sorry for those of you that are suffering from the horrible weather, I pray that you are keeping warm, staying safe & that the storms pass soon. I remember all too well what it was like. Though, for the past few days, my yard has turned into a Bird Sanctuary. It is so awesome!! There are Robins, Cardinals, BlueJays,…
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another from the mouths of babes
ok remember this is day 4 of being housebound because of the freakish weather we are having in Texas... watching the Ellen DeGeneras show my daughter (10) asks me, does that lady think she is a boy or what? Not sure how to answer that one LOL
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My oncologists view on tumor markers.....
My oncologist, who I have said how much I love her, does the marker test once a month, she said they are good at monitoring some people and not so good in others. in my case the markers have always been dead on that something is going on in my body. She says in some people they dont help at all. She always follows up a…
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I know this is totally lame but....
Next Wednesday I get to go in for my wonderful round... blood work, mamogram, bone scan, bone density test, lab work, meeting with my onco, and my wonderful ever 28 day injection of Zoladex... I get to be at the cancer center from 11 o'clock until 4:00.. not the way I enjoy spending my day, as I'm sure many of you can…
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mammogram w/ a medi-port still in?
my surgeon wants a mammogram in between chemo & rads, but I will still have my port in, won't that be more painful as things are stretched and could it cause damage to the port? Has anyone dealt with this?
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Finally have a surgery date
I had the consultation with my new oncology surgeon yesterday. No other cancer, besides the right breast lesion, showed up on the bone or pet/ct scans. That was a relief! I was given the choice of mastectomy or lumpectomy. If the tumor was any bigger or my breast was smaller, I would have had to do a mastectomy. I chose a…
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Saw the rads onc today
I met with the rads onc for the first time today, liked him a lot. Very thorough answers, didn't seem rushed, and personable as well. Simulation will be on Feb 8th (still have to get the last drain removed). We'll start treatments about a week after that. He's recommending a larger than normal daily dose, with a morning…
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TAXOL- first time...
Hi Everyone, My mom was diagnosed with agressive Breast Cancer early in January. Fianlly- we start her first CHemo Feb. 11th. The plan is to do Chemo- once a week for 12 weeks in smaller doses- then do surgery. The Chemo drug is TAXOL- what should we expect? We are just now learning about everything. God bless you ALL. I…
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how is your doc's "bedside manner"?
I really love my oncoloist and feel to lucky to of found her. She is always warm and welcoming and ALWAYS makes a point to touch me on the hand/shoulder back with no gloves on. The entire staff at my center is very hands on - they use gloves when necessary but also give that human touch that sometimes is so needed. When I…
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Tram Flap Procedure
Hi everyone, It has been a year since I had my masectomy so it's time to have my reconstruction surgery. I had my right breast removed. I am wondering if anyone here has had the tram flap procedure? Where they use your own belly skin and fat to create your new breast? I am concerned about the recovery time and the pain…
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Lump in chemo arm
My arm hurts so badly when I try to stretch it all the way out. It's like a burning and about two inches above the site they put my IV in is a lump. Dr. says it's probably phlebitis. But it's been going on since my second treatment. I will be on number 5 next thursday. Anyone had similiar? I HATE LUMPS!!
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1st day
1st day on the network here and have to say the support i see between everyone is awsome!! I'm a triple neg breast cancer had a lumpectomy 1/14/11 and scheduled 2/8 for more margin to come out plus a port for 8 sessions of chemo plus 6 1/2 wks of radiation. Scared but ready to get this going
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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…