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Need advice on coping post treatment
Hi! I have finished my 6 rounds of TAC, had bilateral mastectomy and am now waiting to get exchange surgery. When I first finished chemo, after I started to feel better I was so happy! THen the surgery came up and was stressed out, huge fights with my husband, 12 days after surgery hemotoma (emergency surgery). Less than a…
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This site, internet speed
Is anyone else noticing that this website is being really slow on responding or loading? I click to get a new page or thread, and it says loading for way too long. Sometimes I've just canceled. I'm not having that problem on other websites all over the place, they are normal and fast, I have high speed internet. Is it just…
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Breast surgeon vs general surgeon
I have heard and read here many have had BREAST surgeons. I was sent to a general surgeon who does many misc procedures. NO issues..but I wonder why I was not referred to specialist of breast?
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PAIN.....
My goodness, all of a sudden everything hurts. My legs, my back, but especially my heart. Reading about all these sisters losing their battles hurts so bad. What are you all taking for physical pain? I've tried everything over the counter with no luck. I'm so sick of it....
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It's another day in Holland, dear sisters...good morning!
I woke this morning to mist so thick I could barely see out the door. But then, thru the fog, I spied a bit of movement! It was two bunnies running and playing and chasing each other!!!! They could see just fine with each other's help...and safely under the cover of mist from predators always lurking! It rained hard…
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bad day and no chemo
I saw a post wanting to know how I am, so here goes. I went to the doctor expecting to get chemo but that did not happen. I have been in pain for over a week now, so i told the doctor today and he did feel that my liver is swollen, so he wants to do a ct and pet scan before he gives me chemo again, so no chemo today. He…
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2 Months Off Arimidex - Reaction Rash - Tomorrow will start generic Anastrozole
As a process of elimination, I went off Arimidex on November 5. First, it was to determine if my tingling/numbness in my fingers and hands was caused by Arimidex. After being off it for 2 months, the tingling/numbness never went away, so it is not the result of Arimidex. Next week I will start physical therapy for the neck…
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Lost another sister
Just got a call that we lost another sister yesterday. She did not post to this group, she was older than most of us, in her 70's, but a fighter none the less. I feel so sorry for her and her son, she moved to Texas to live with her son from Chicago. She received treatment at the same center where I go until they told her…
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Not feeling good today
I have just been out of sorts all day long. It doesn't help that I didn't sleep well last night, then I went to work today. I had my 2nd chemo on Thursday of last week, so I really thought that I would be feeling good today. I hope I wake up feeling better tomorrow.
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My heart is heavy, and my brain is full
My heart goes out to everyone, waiting for tests, losing friends. Sweet Heidi. Moopy, meena, 24242, Marsha,Chen and any others fighting this ugly,ugly beast for the second time,keep updating us, good or bad. We're in your corner. My tests are coming up again. Starting with bone density. That was today. UNoffical report…
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Has anyone tried nioxin or bosley hair products to help grow hair
I was curious if anyone has used nioxin or bosley products to help grow hair back? Mine is coming in like peach fuzz and very sparse. I also saw someone post that it is best to shave it again a few times when you start getting peach fuzz and that it will start growing back in thicker. Would appreciate your feedback if you…
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Areola color change after lumpectomy
Hello all. I am new to this board and glad to see all of the support. I had a lumpectomy about 7 weeks ago, and will be starting radiation next week. But, crazy....the color of my areola has changed to a light tan....should I be concerned?? Please tell me no! Everything has gone fairly smoothly for me, and don't want this…
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My husband is so supportive.
I just tried to discuss with him something I read on here and he said, "I'm not going to discuss it." Nice. Great support, huh? Oh, I forgot, I'm done with treatment, I should be good to go.
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Need to vent...I am so..
I am so tired of feeling bad. Chemo changes your body. For me it feels as though my body is no longer my own and dammit I want my body back. My last chemo was 2 weeks ago a total of 16 treatments. I am tired of nausea, vomiting,constipation,hypersensitivity to smells, and bad tastes that linger in your mouth. Now the next…
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♥ * ♥ * ♥ * ♥ * What Are You Doing For Christmas? * ♥ * ♥ * ♥ * ♥
…………(¯`O´¯) …………*./ | \ .* …………..*♫*. ………, • '*♥* ' • , ……. '*• ♫♫♫•*' ….. ' *, • '♫ ' • ,* ' ….' * • ♫*♥*♫• * ' … * , • Merry' • , * ' …* ' •♫♫*♥*♫♫ • ' * ' ' ' • Christmas . • ' ' ' ' ' • ♫♫♫*♥*♫♫♫• * ' ' …………..x♥x …………….♥ My husband and I are going to my parents home for Christmas day. I love this time of year and…
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When was the last time, you did something for the first time?
mari Posts: 524 Joined: Dec 2009 January 5, 2011 - 8:27am Good morning everyone, here's a little food for thought ( I am not including my cancer stuff), I actually had to think for a while, so that means I need to be more adventurous, slowing down over here =) It was right before christmas, I had started dating I guy, a…
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Thanks
I just wanted to say thanks to all those who posted about dealing with pain. I have been trying so hard to not take the pain pills the surgeon gave me to deal with reconstruction surgery. I had diep flap surgery in June and then additional surgery in November. I thought I could manage , but I just couldn't. My. oncologist…
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Swimming with Prosthesis
I finished treatments in June 2008 and I finally began swimming again in January and have worked up to a mile - very slow but steady. I purchased a "swimming" prosthesis, but it doesn't fit as well as my other prosthesis as it is a size larger. I am rather small - I use the smallest prosthesis available, however, I haven't…
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Hair growth after chemo
My last chemo treatment was August 19th and my hair is starting to grow back.. but VERY slowly- I was expecting more hair by now!! How long did it take for everybody else? Also- my scalp is flaky and I have what appears to be like a baby's cradle cap... anyone have a product they have used successfully?? I never had this…
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I hate this port
The docs dont listen they can get blood from it it working fine they dont care. I cant deal with this any more the pain is to much. I want my life back
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Tee hee on me! To decrepit to excercise!
So, I caught an episode of The Doctors (not the one with Nick & Althea!) and they had a Shake Weight on it. I'm always leary of the 'As seen on TV' stuff, but this was being touted as an okay thing. Hey, I think, that looks easy. First you have to grasp the stupid thing - have I ever mentioned the arthritis in my thumbs?…
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swimming?
A health club here has a hot-springs-fed outdoor lap pool. Swimming there, particularly at night in the snow, is absolutely glorious and very, very peaceful. But I have a question -- I still have a prothesis, foam, size DD. I think I'd drown trying to swim with that thing :) . Anybody aware of any inexpensive substitutes,…
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A Happy Story
I thought that I would share a story that brought a big smile to my face. Most of you know that I have been making fleece blankets (Operation Warm Fuzzies) for chemo patients at my local hospital (given out in December). A good friend of mine was at the infusion center right before Christmas for an iron infusion. She…
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D & C
I had posted awhile ago (can't find now) I had D & C 6mths ago and 2 wks ago due to thickening of uterus from Tamoxifen. I went in for follow up office visit-all ok...as i posted some time back.. I go back in 6mths again for another ultrasound(internal) & assume D & C so it looks like every 6mths...but all is well...SO…
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off topic but anyone have GOOD news for new year?
My daughter and grandsons live with us due to finaces...no health coverage for about 3 yrs...after much investigating and research...follow up..they were just approved for coverage...and new part time job for her..good way to start new year..
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What Is Offensive? we are just sharing in the hopes of helping others.
A certain person took offense to my sharing 'TC' my protocol on the discussion board and my sharing what I was told with others. I told others I was taking the 'TC' combo - was happy with it - and felt it was the best way to go. It does not make me a "quasi-oncologist" when I share what I was told or what I think, nor am I…
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It's been 3 years since my treatment and I STILL ITCH
It will be three years in May when my radiation treatments ended. My nipple area STILL itches something awful! My radiation oncologist recommended Aquaphor and also recommended the Aveeno with oatmeal. Both work for short periods of time. I also drink plenty of water. Does anyone have any other suggestions?
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how is everyone what is happening?
I am back from vacation and sorry to hear that we lost a sister...this beast needs to be gone!!! It was erie welcoming in the new year, not knowing but praying for the best!!! To all my sisters far and near God Bless and may the new year be yours for the taking. Linda
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Systane ultra
Have seen a few post on watery eyes. My eye Dr. had me use Systane and it really helped. You can buy it over the counter.
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femara
how soon do you start pills after radiation is over