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Question on profile
As I've been adding friends I noticed that all of you have filled out the what type of bc, how you found it, where, what type of treatment, etc. I didn't do that when I first joined but would like to do it now. I just don't know how. Can anyone help with that or should I email Greta? Thanks! Patti
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Tamoxifen, side effects and is it working?
I've noticed there are a few ladies who are having terrible se from Tamoxifen and are presuming it is working as this is what they have been told by their care providers. I'd just like to bring up a bit of information about this. I too had a terrible time with Tamoxifen and my se were getting worse all the time. At that…
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Christmas
Celebrating Christmas this afternoon. Chemo #4 Tuesday; know that I won't be up to it after. Accepting prayers from everyone for no side effects. I overdid it with the cleaning. Exhaustion set in yesterday. Rested the whole day, went to bed early last night. Took Xanax and slept well. Will be all right; will enjoy my…
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you are NOT going to believe this one!
another drama filled day at the cancer center. arrived for radiation, got changed and went to the waiting area. after a few minutes one of the technicians comes in and apologizes profusely. the machine is down. would i mind coming back after my pet scan. like i have a choice in the matter. go to have pet scan done. go back…
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Merry Christmas & Happy Birthday.
This week is pretty busy for me and I wanted to make sure that wished you all a wonderful holiday. I also did not want to forget our Christmas Girl. Wishing you a wonderful day. I am so glad to see all the oldies back. I hope you are all here to stay, you have been missed. Love you all Kathy ~
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Finished 4 rds AC Starting 4 rds Taxol Worried about mega dose of Decadron
I just finished 4 rounds of AC and I'm starting 4 rounds of Taxol. I've heard from most that the Taxol rounds are 'easier'. But I'm worried about the megadoses of Decadron I have to take to counteract any allergic reactions to the Taxol. I was taking 1 Decadron per day during the AC and experienced nervousness and insomnia…
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Trying not to worry.
But I think I see the roller coaster headed my way again. Yesterday was my first mammogram since my dx last year. I thought it would go quickly since I only have one boob to torture but after seeing everyone else come and go and being the last one remaining, I knew something wasn't good. I had to get a second set of films…
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As if there was not already evidence enough...smoking...."thirdhand" danger...
I was at a Christmas party and talking about my mom's smoking with a doctor. She said "have you heard about thirdhand smoke?"..... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/thirdhand-smoke/MY00591 I'm talking to mom today....smoke outside, etc...no, not quitting...she's 87 and refuses...sigh... Hugs, Kathi
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The pathway to crazy
Well...I have donated my share and more to the Pot Blackjack tables....also over the past 18 months I have lost my home in foreclosure, talked my son through yet another suicide attempt and into therapy, regained my hair (almost an even trade), moved closer to metro milw (movies, nightlife, blackjack), helped my daughter…
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False eyelashes - they work!
Just had to post this for all of us with no eyelashes. I'm visiting my grandchildren in Las Vegas and my daughter insisted I go into an Ulta makeup shop and try false eyelashes and have someone show me how to put them on. The eyelashes were $3.99. The salon charged $10 to apply them. I feel like a new woman with my…
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Sweating
At night am used to "hot flashes" getting all sweaty. This happened during the day a few times and it surprised me. In the store, at dinner; anyone else have this happen? Hot flashes or sweats during the day and night?
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FYI
After still struggling with health issues for 3 years post treatment for my stage 3 breast cancer I started to really force the issue because one truly gets tired of being sick and tired. I was left to my GP except for yearly check up where I complained of the same things and little done. Finally it was a matter of having…
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I'm ending this year with...
I'm ending this year with a BANG! Dec. 2009 I had a left mastectomy with an expander placed. (Stage II IDC). In Jan. 2010 I had a port placed. At the end of Jan. began 6 rounds of aggressive chemo (TAC). Lost all hair in Feb. 2010. Finished chemo May 2010. Started rads June 2010. Finished 5 1/2 weeks of rads in July.…
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Thank You SisC!!
Yesterday a box arrived and in it was the cutest Cat stocking with Cat64 embroidered on it filled with lip gloss, hand lotion, a flashlight, and an angel ornament. Also York Peppermint Patties and some white Mint Truffles! (Oh, and a beautiful card with a special note that made me tear up!) It's amazing how someone you've…
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Sausageoll says Thank You!!
When we arrived home today, my husband picked up the mail. He was a little suspicious when he found the box from a secret santa!!! I kept him going for a little while. It was the most beautiful pink ,glittery star or flower with a silver middle. I didn't want ti to get lost on the tree, so I have hung it on the front door…
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Merry Christmas to me and to you
Just finished my ONC appt and got the results of my imaging. Everything is clear. My Onc said she has never had a patient respond so well and so quickly to therapy. I still have a few rounds of chemo to go but right now I am cancer free and that is the best Christmas present I could ever receive. Unfortunately,I will have…
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Today is KMS (Kari)'s Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR KARI HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Wishing you a day filled with love, laughter, & all the things you love most! (I'm sorry, I didn't have your new name.) ♥ Cat
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Journals-anyone else write in (during or post treatments)?????
Just curious if anyone uses a journal? a good friend gave me one at the start of my cancer situation..then during treatment a Therapist or social worker gave me another (that one had misc sayings etc) she even gave me A DAMMIT DOLL (made and donated) I JUST LOVED the doll...it's meant to keep at hand to bang at any time…
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It's Hell to be Old
OLD people have problems that you haven't even considered yet! An 85-year-old man was requested by his Doctor for a sperm count as part of his physical exam. The doctor gave the man a jar and said, 'Take this jar home and bring back a semen sample tomorrow.' The next day the 85-year-old man reappeared at the doctor's…
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Avastin being pulled by FDA
My best friend was given Avastin every week for 4 months. She was diagnosed March 2009 with Stage IV bc metastisized to her bone in 9 different places. (age 39) She was off the study for 9 months before it recurred. This was the headline today on FOX news. With everything she has been through, I feel this information is…
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STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS
HEY EVERYONE ITS BEEN AWHILE SINCE I HAVE BEEN POSTING UP AND UPDATING ABOUT MY MOTHERS JOURNEY WITH HER BREAST CANCER... WELL LETS START TO SAY THAT MY MOTHERS PORT GOT INFECTED BEFORE HER LAST CHEMO SESSION SO HE WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL AND HAD TO HAVE EMERGENCY SURGERY BECAUSE SHE HAD HIGH FEVERS AND CHILLS, SHE SPENT…
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Do You Have A Favorite Memory Or Something Special About Christmas As A Child, That You Would Like T
I think at Christmas time, we all can remember special times or something that happened at Christmas when we were little that can bring a smile to our face. I thought it would be fun to share them on here. Hugs, Megan
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Listeria
Recent news about cancer patients being at increased risk for listeria--a bacteria especially found in deli foods. See link: Cancer Patients Are At An Almost Five-Fold Increased Risk Of Developing Listeria "The current public health advice to vulnerable groups on preventing listeria is to avoid the following: - Prepacked…
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Radiation
My daughter was diagnosed with breast cancer in Nov. She is only 23 years old. We are still not sure what treatment is going to be. She had lumpectomy. 1.6cm lump. Doc feels he got it all. Then lymphecomy of 6 nodes. Non cancerous. We feel very lucky but they are still treating it with something. Won't know what until…
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Today is Bakerette's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR BAKER HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! May all your dreams & wishes come true today & throughout the year! ♥ Cat
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Today is DianeLou's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR DIANE HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Wishing you miles of smiles today & throughout the year! ♥ Cat
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Posted a picture of my ornaments
Just posted a picture of my beautiful ornaments from weazer on my expressions page. thanks again, weazer! I absolutely love them. Hugs to all, Jean
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Alternative therapies for breast cancer
I've been observing the posts for a couple of weeks now, and do appreciate everyone's participation. However, I've not seen anything about therapies other than radiation and various chemo therapies. I have this one site I'm going to begin to read: http://www.cancure.org/choiceoftherapy.htm I'd love to hear from individuals…
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Arm pain
In chemo arm. I have a localized sore spot. Even more painful when I try to stretch my arm. Dang it hurts! Maybe tissue damage from cocktail????
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Christmas/Holiday Traditions - Unique/Different
I have a small candle lit tree. The most beautiful tree I've ever seen was candle lit and my small candle lit trees will never come close to it. I also put out 'fuel' (carrots/hay/grain/etc.) for the reindeer. Everybody puts stuff out for Santa (be it milk and cookies or Bourbon) but the reindeer are the ones that are…