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KARI09 ... Biopsy today, How you doing ???
Kari, we are pulling, praying and sending out positive vibes to you. Please update us when you can. Strength, Courage and Peace. Vicki Sam
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Cant do rads
I had a cat scan and mapping. to much pain. i drove home one handed. crying from the pain. told them to stop got yelled at I cant hold my left arm in the position they wanted . I got to much pain. I cant stop working . I have had it. even with rads it can come back. I am woman enough to say i cant do it. I be telling the…
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tell me about your drains
My mom is haveing double mastectomy, and will have drains places in. I didn't have to have them after my lumpectomy. Do you empty them and care for them on your own, or have someone else do it? She is 81, and gets around with a walker, she is sharp as a tack! Can you tell me of your experiences? I may be taking care of her…
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don't mean to be gross, but has anyone's tongue turned orange?
This started earlier in the year (last year), and no dental care or hygiene makes it go away. My surgeon suggested that somebody culture it, my oncologist says "oh its not too bad" and my primary care treated me for thrush just in case, but it wasn't. One doctor suggested a medication or vitamin doing this. S0, just…
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CHENHEART -- Keeping you in good thoughts and prayers .. Friday, at 1:45 p.m. PST ....
I will be there with you, front and center holding your hand :D .. I may even start singing a Leon Russell tune, just for you! Love, Hugs, Strength ... I wish for you, my dear Kindered Spirit! Your Twisted Sister, Vicki Sam
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Has anyone else noticed the picture on the Home Page?
or is it just my computer? There is a man that looks like a Grim Reaper. It doesn't appear to belong there with the rest of the pictures. Does this mean there's another spammer in the system? Greta? Should we be worried? Cat
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Just got the pathology from my surgery...
So the chemo worked. There was no measurable tumor (1.2cm at ultrasound), but spots of cancerous cells found throughout the breast...typical of IBC. 14 lymph nodes removed, 12 positive...also typical of IBC. And margins were clear! So now it's on to radiation, the first consultation is set for this Friday. Thank you all…
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Body aches 4 months after treatment
I have been done with chemo since sept 2010. My treatment was 4 AC and 12 Taxol and my body feels like I just received a treatment has anyone experinced body aches this long out of treatment.I am thinking about calling my ONC if this keeps up much longer. This has been going on since new years.I am getting a little worried.
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Tamoxifen Dosage 10 or 20 mgs?
Is anyone on 10 mg of tamoxifen rather than 20 mg? If so, did it help to reduce the severity and/or frequency of side effects? I may want to consider asking my onc about reducing my dosage once the vacation from the tamoxifen, which my onc gave me, is over because of severe muscle cramping. Thanks. Hugs, Marilynn
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How was your breast cancer found and what treatments have you had?
Sisters in pink, how was your breast cancer discovered?
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Physical Trainer Tomorrow/Now Yesterday
Tomorrow morning I'm starting with a Physical Trainer out at the Base Gym. I've seen a list of her credentials and spent quite a while on the phone with her and seems it's going to be good - will know more tomorrow. I could go up to Ft. Meade with a Physical Therapist but it's 35 miles each way and they have a much more…
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*Something to make you smile*
My daughter was visiting with me today and shared this child parent moment. LANDON (4 YEAR OLD) is looking at his sisters teeth (she is 18 months) to see if any of her teeth are loose (not likely) when he notices she has missing teeth. He of course thinks they have fallen out. He excitedly tells him mom her teeth are…
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Lunch
A good friend (high school classmate) had endo cancer the same time as me. We supported each other as she went through chemo for endo ca and me for breast cancer. Now that we're both back to our relatively normal selves, we thought it would be fun to have lunch with some of our other classmates (women only, of course).…
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Study re DCIS and radiation and tamoxifen
New study in the Lancet Oncology which shows benefits of radiation and tamoxifen with DCIS: Interpretation: This updated analysis confirms the long-term beneficial effect of radiotherapy and reports a benefit for tamoxifen in reducing local and contralateral new breast events for women with DCIS treated by complete local…
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What to wear while waiting to get prothesis
Hi all, I will probably be going in the next couple of weeks for my prothesis, but looking for suggestions on what to wear while waiting. I am not sure I am healed enough from surgery to wear a bra yet. I have been wearing button down shirts where I pinned a piece of quilt batting to cover the surgical area. Does anyone…
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I met two Florida sisters
On the last day of my vacation I had dinner with two wonderful sisters, Shy Violet and Natly AKA Cheryl and Sandy. we talked and talked and as Sandy said before the waitress came by 4 times asking us for our order! these ladies are lovely,and we had a great time. I posted some pics on my expressions page (thanks to my…
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I do not like Adriamycin or Neulasta
I just have to tell ya'll that I do NOT like adriamycin or the neulasta shot. I have never felt so bad in my life. I haven't been nauseaus, just extremely tired with body aches. Actually it's my forehead and the top of my head that hurts the worse. Oh and the acid reflux is horrible! I called my onc today and he prescribed…
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Has anyone heard anything from Lorrie/Balentine?
I really miss her and her spiritual posts and pray she is doing well. Hugs, Angie
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Just back from rads got good news!!!!!
I called ahead and made a appointment with my new rads Dr, before radiation today. We had a long talk. I told her all my problems and concerns. She reviewed the first Dr orders ( remember the idiot ) and changed things for me. I originally was having 28 rads and 5 boosters with bolases which means your skin gets 100%…
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Superbowl Fans?????!!!!!
Fox 4 news is reporting a possible bomb at the stadium!!!! o what will Jerry do LOL
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MaMaG .. Please post if you can, we are worried and want to make sure you are alright.
Continued prayers for you, and your family. Please post when possible. We are here for you. Strength, Courage and Peace. Vicki Sam
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radiation #5 of 30 and I'm blistered already! :(
I have completed 5 rounds and I am blistered! I have used the lotion that was perscribed. I have been careful when washing. I have done what they said to do, BUT I am blistered right on the surgery scar and red . . . wow does it hurt! I called the nurse today, she is going to have a doctor there to check me before my…
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kind of embarassing to ask on here
Has anyone had bleeding- after many years of no period?(almost 4 yrs) I had Lumpectomy almost 3 yrs ago, 8 wks radiation and 18 mths tamoxifen-2 ultrasounds followed by D & C (last one 5 wks ago) I was a bit alarmed-went to gyno monday -he dindt' seem overly concerned-did some tests & I should be getting a call back today…
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Caught between two valid different view points on tamoxifen
I recently had a double mastectomy with SNB. i had DCIS. path report comes back, of course, cancer is clear. as a side note, i was on hormones for abnormal periods with pain, blood clots,severe fatigue,etc. oncologist reccomends ovary removal. the oncologist said that there is no need for tamoxifen since all my milk ducts…
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SoCal gathering - hugs, memories, and pictures
A group of us from the Southern California area got together for lunch this afternoon here in the San Fernando Valley -- we hugged, laughed, remembered our dear Heidi and Moopy, and reminded ourselves how important it is to enjoy life with companions for the journey. And we took lots of pictures, of course -- I've posted…
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breast cancer
I'm in the very beginning stage of diagnosing a lump found in right breast. I'm dealing with other health issues (bulging discs/neuropathy in feet/cornea issues); this one more problem with my body I feel like giving up and letting whatever is found take its course with no treatment. Anyone felt like this?
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On Femara and Lupron CAn anyone tell me if Estrogen levels of 22 is good? Breast Cancer Mets to B
I want my estrogen level as low as possible. I was a 22 yesterday. Is that low enough?
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Today is Cahjah75's Anniversary!
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY HAPPY ANNIVERSARY HAPPY ANNIVERSARY HAAAAPPPPPY ANNIVERSARY! May your day be filled with the love & joy you both shared on your wedding day! ♥ Cat
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Brother-in-law dx
I found out yesterday that my husband's brother (64 yrs old) was dx with lung, liver and bone cancer. He was meeting with his dr today to discuss options for treatment. He has already survived prostate cancer several years ago. Please keep him in your prayers. My husband has already lost a brother to throat & mouth cancer…
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10 husbands and still a virgin? I apologize if you are an attorney, but, this is a good HA HA
10 Husbands, Still a Virgin A lawyer married a woman who had previously divorced ten husbands. On their wedding night, she told her new husband, "Please be gentle, I'm still a virgin." "What?" said the puzzled groom. "How can that be if you've been married ten times?" "Well, Husband #1 was a sales representative: he kept…