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fluid build required draining
I ended up with an uncomfortable build up of fluid under my arm and outer quadrant of my breast.I went in to the breast center to have the fluid drained. It helped a bit but it was recommended that I pad the sports bra to increase the support and compression. The NP suggested I contact her by Friday if I need further…
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~~~~ Wishing My Sisters A Happy & Health New Year ~~~~
*˛°.˛*.˛°˛.* ..★.*HAPPY NEW YEAR*★* 2011*˛. ˛°_██_*.。*./ ♥ \ .˛* .˛。.˛.*★ 。* ˛. (´• ̮•)*.*. /♫.♫ \*˛.* ....˛_Π_____.♥ ˛* ˛* .°( . • . )˛°../• '♫ ' •\.*./______/~\*. ˛*.。˛* ˛. *。 *(...'•'.. )*;...╬╬╬˛°. .|田田 |門|╬╬╬----- TO EVERYONE :0} Praying that we all have a very happy and healthy 2011!
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Stage IV TNBC and the kids?
My wife has been diagnosed with stage IV TN. She was originally diagnosed in May of 2006 with ductal carsonoma in her left breast. She had a bilateral with reconstructive surgery. Her cancer came back in Feb of this year in the super cavicular, medial steinym and bone just under the sternum. (Forgive my spelling) She has…
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treatment #2 tomorrow and results from pet scan
tomorrow at 1 is my 2nd treatment in my spine ---- prayers again please it helped last time!!!! Should also finally get the results from my last petscan!!!! treatment is at 1 then I have to lay there for 3 hours! I shall post when I return home :) {{{huggsss}}}
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Stage IV Triple Negative
I'm new here, and it's my mom that has Stage IV TN. She was originally diagnosed in October 08 with stage 2a TN, had a lumpectomy with sentinel node disection (all nodes were clear), went through 4 rounds of chemo (Cytoxin and Taxotere) and 33 rounds of radiation - after which she was good for almost a year and a half.…
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Can I vent?
Okay, I'm done right now with all the reading and researching... knowing 11 days now about having cancer... after feeling shock I went into "research mode." Now I'm getting angry. What happened is that I have been reading some of the side effects of tamoxifen, which I am supposedly going to take for 5 Years. That's after…
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another drain question
Does the fluid ever stop draining all at once or will it be a gradual decrease. Mine continues to drain appox 35cc per day. It is five weeks since surgery. DR says everyone is different. Your opinions and advise would be appreciated as always. ann
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Had a wonderful Xmas
Had the most wonderful xmas in Charleston SC at my brothers house. Posted some pics at my expressions.
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New and 2nd radiation treatment today.
I have visted this site many times and see that all the lovely ladies here always offer really good advise. I have been through 16 treatments of chemo, bilateral mastectomy w/tissue expanders and yesterday I started radiation. I have to do 25 treatments and continue Herceptin every 21 days up through July. I'm worried…
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Chemo #2 down, 4 more to go
I had an excellent visit with my Onc today prior to chemo. He couldn't measure the masses. Praise God, the chemo is working & that was after only one treatment. He feels very optimistic about my survival, even though I do have IBC. I told him that God has already healed me of this beast, but he ( the dr) just doesn't know…
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When will it all end??
Hi all, I wonder where all this will end.. In March I had an abnormal mammo and had to have a biopsy came back with DCIS stage 0 grade 2 ER+ PR-, so I had a lumpectomy on my left breast in June followed by radiation treatment, I can not take tamoxifen as I have a history of DVT so my onc said we just watch and see. I had…
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Had CT scan & mapping yesterday
Yesterday I went to the hospital and a radiologist tech did a CT scan of my right breast mastectomy and then tattooed the area. I am scheduled to have a "dry run" next Thursday. Depending on whether I actually start radiation that day or the following Monday, I will be done by Feb. 11th! I am starting to moisurize now in…
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reconstruction
Has anyone had reconstuction for Lumpectomy? or mostly Mastectomy ?
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reconstruction
Hi, It's been almost a year since my surgery and I have a hole in my breast. It's above my nipple about an inch and it's about 2 inches circular shaped above that. It's not super noticeable, but I notice it and I hate it. I am starting to think about reconstruction and am wondering how to think about this. I am wondering…
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Happy New Year
Sorry I have been away from the site.....can't keep up and yes, sad, but true, I am a FARM F-REAK. I hope all is well. And for those who are not well....know that strong prayers are being sent out for you. It was good to see some of the humm veterens on the board. I have missed you all. Take care and Happy New Year. I love…
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Forgot to share the good news!
With all the craziness of the holiday last week, I forgot to share my news. On the 20th I had an appointment with the urologist for a cyscopy because of the trace of blood that has been in my urine for about a year. I was holding my breath. It turns out that I had a kidney stone lodged in my urethra. Because it was in my…
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Happy News!
I just have to tell my happy news! My youngest daughter gave birth on December 10th (I've been out of town since I got the call from the hospital!)to my third granddaughter, Peyton. I refer to her as my little Christmas angel - she's a perfectly beautiful 6 1/2 pound baby with lots of dark hair and we'll just have to see…
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getting weary of all this
Diagnosed with ILC in February, multiple surgeries ending with double mastectomy and reconstruction. Found out two months ago that it is now stage IV metastatic in my bones. I am growing weary of all this, this cancer that has taken over my life. Statistics say 80 percent die within 5 years. anybody have any positive…
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Smbly53 and I met in cold, snowy upstate NY
I got to meet Sue on Christmas Eve in upstate NY where I was for the holiday visiting my mom. She is the sweetest girl--I feel like I've known her for years. We had lunch and a glass of wine at an Italian restaurant. She showed up with a wonderful basket full of goodies for me. We're planning on meeting again when I go…
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I Lost My Sister Today
After a courageous 17 year battle with bc my baby sister passed away today. She was a true warrior. I'll always remember her warm beautiful smile. I'm sure she was greeted by all the angels and has already made friends with most of them. I grieve for her husband and children who were her wonderful caregivers these last few…
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CA15 results....
I have been hearing from alot of BC friends lately that they are getting great CA15 scores and I am really, really happy for them! But it has given me some concerns on my score and if mine couldn't be better. Not that it is bad, but my score was a 25 and it seems everyone else is getting 10 or 15. My oncologist is happy…
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hospital
Oh well I got the Medi pot put in on 12/21 and by x-mas eve I had to go to the Hospital and today is i don't even know i think it's 12/28 and i'm still here they don't know when i'm coming home it gave me 2 kinds of infection don't worry they removed it x-mas day. But my Dr. said it has to go back in eventually which i…
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OK--this had to be asked--anyone with a New Year's Resolution?
My plan is to lose weight. At my age, I'm really so over being "skinny" I just want to be healthy. So, on Monday (after a good weekend of indulgence!) I'm doing it. I'm a Weight Watchers lifetime member, so I know all about the points, etc. I go to my gym or walk my Vizsla 5x a week. So I can do this. Right? I would like…
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mothers operation on 2nd jan
my mothers mascetomy is on jan 2nd i am very tensed,i hope everything goes fine guys please pray for me
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Not BC related but exciting news!
Well Boppy of 3 will be Boppy of 4 in May. I have know this for a while but found out today its a girl!! I will have 2 grandsons and 2 granddaughters!! I am so excited!! God Bless (((Hugs))) Janice
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How long after treatment was your 1st mammogram?
I finished my rads at the beginning of July. The only treatment I am doing now is the 5 years of Femara. So I was wondering how long after treatment you waited for a mammogram. My rad onc has set up an appointment for me to have one on Jan. 10. That would be fine but my surgeon said I did not need to have one until March…
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We are here, arrived safely, WONDERFUL flight (I slept most of it...lol!)
We have now made another sucessful switch. And the bonus is that this time, my daughter came with us! YEA!!! The flight was not full, so we spread out in our little cabin...Me with 2 seats, Kristy also with 2, and Hans with 3....I slept laying down for more than half of the flight. And our cabin crew were so friendly!!!…
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Chemo is over
Has anyone else heard someone they love say "well, the Chemo is over now, you should start feeling better". Still dealing with side effects, the worst is the fatigue, the lack of ambition. Just because the actual infusions are over people seem to think you should be all right. This is very frustrating for me; how do the…
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My 1st Chemo
Friday is New Years Eve... I will be celebrating with my own mix of cocktails...chemo that is. They said I need to be there for 7-8 hours! Really?? Does it always take that long or is it just the first time? I'm ready and I'm scared all at the same time...
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My Last Chemo over -- my CHRISTMAS present arrived
I've been gone a few months, as I have been journeying thru my chemo treatments. And now I am VERY happy to say -- my final "big guns" TCH treatment is finished. Oh I still have a year of herceptin to go every 3 weeks, but that is cake walk! When this journey began, I don't think anyone could have been more scared than me.…