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Chemo
How does the Onc. know how many chemo sessions are needed? Is there any type of test that indicates the secret number or is it an education estimate on his part? Has anyone ever had less Chemo than Onc. recommended?
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Flexi Touch MLD machine
Anybody have one or know someone who's used one? I saw my Lymphedemologist this morning and he's going to order one for me. He's never before ordered/used one, so he's going to get the factory Rep. to come. Until I can get it, I'm back to seeing him twice a week for MLD massage. He's also ordering me 2 sleeves that are…
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Double mastectomy after axillary node dissection?
Newbie here. I've had a lumpectomy with a positive sentinel node followed by an axillary node dissection. I'd like to skip radiation and am thinking about a double mastectomy. One of the reasons I'm avoiding radiation is because of the raised lymphedema risk. But I can't find anything about the lymphedema risk of having…
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Asking 4 Prayers for MyTurnNow & Heatherbelle 4 Their Surgery's!
I just want to wish both of you the best of luck with your surgery's next week. All of your sister's in pink here will be praying and thinking of you. You know how much we all love you and will be with you in spirit. MyTurnNow's surgery is Monday and Heatherbelle's is Tuesday. When you feel like it, please post to update…
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second primary diagnosis
I was wondering if anyone has been diagnosed with a second primary diagnosis of breast cancer. I just had a biopsy of some calcification in the opposite breast from the original breast cancer. I was told by the doctor that if it is cancer, it is not a metastasis. What type of treatment am I looking at if it is cancer. Has…
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The CSN Warrior-Sisters have started sending out their ornaments, I see!!!
One of the Kindred Spirits posted on FB that she bought, boxed and sent out 4(!!) ornaments plus a box of goodies for the 2010 Secret Chen-ta extravaganza! It doesn't matter if your sender remains anomymous~ when YOU get your ornament, please post and let us know about it! Share the fun !!!! Hugs, Claudia BTW...Some of you…
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Questions to ask Doctor
I was diagnosed with BC last friday. On the 22nd I see a BC specialist and other than what stage is it and what are my chances, what are some questions I need to ask? I figured all my sisters here have had this first appointment and could help me with this list of questions.... Thanks Chef Rox
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one down, 32 to go. . .
yup, finally got that first radiation treatment under my belt. forgot my beatles cd, so grabbed one that was in my car - tony bennett - not a good choice, i kept remembering my dad and the tears kept slipping out of the corners of my eyes. the beatles cd is in my car ready for tomorrow! woohoo!
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cancer med help other aliment?
I have had U.C. (ulcertive colitis) for about 18 yrs...it was at it's all time worst during surgery and radiation. Shortly after taking Tamoxifen it is almost non-existent I am happy to say! Just wondering if anyone else has had different medical issue better going through treatments?
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I was just wondering
Are there any of you who just couldn't take the aromatase inhibitors because the side effects were so severe?
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Coming Down the Stretch
Full breast rads are done; five more boosters and Donna is done-done!!! Last rads will be on Tuesday. I am expecting a very emotional Thanksgiving this year, compounded by my sister's stage IV lung cancer diagnosis. Bob
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Tiredness
How long does the "tiredness" usually last? Two days now and body just want to sleep, rest, eat, nap.
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Tongue
Have "thrush" on and off. Onc. gave me anti fungal for it ... use it 4 times a day. This morning woke up to tongue "bleeding". Is this unusual? Will the "thrush" come back and go away until Chemo is over?
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Chatting
OK Pink Sisters.....geez I have done ig enefits for Susan G. Koman.... OK....does anyone want to organize an actual chat? CSN has the chatroom but rarely anyone in there. It would be cool if we could pick a day and time so we can chat live with each other. We could even pick a base topic for each one. I learn so much…
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Ornament.I received mine.Thank you.
It only was a few days when Chen exchanged our names.And I already received a beatiful snowman ornament.Thank you to Chen and my secret ChenSanta. Ppurdin.
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Onco RN just called
nodes are negative and margins are clear!!! Crying happy tears and thanking God!!
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I enjoyed my night out
I enjoyed my night out at the theather. Had fun made new friends dealt with the surguen that did my mastecomy. Showed him I am still alive. I will be also going to a hockey game yikes. Got many complets on my wig they thought it was nauiral.
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My Turn Now and HeatherBelle .. How did your long awaited 'exchange surgeries' go?
Been praying and thinking of the two of you - Warriors .. Rest .. Vicki Sam
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Marines 911
I was thinking about you and your family and wondering how you are all doing. Kay,
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So I bought my ornament....
When is everyone who's participating in the ornament exchange going to send theirs out? Patti
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My sister's lumpectomy
is tomorrow morning. Our surgeon will remove the cancerous area and insert device for radiation so that she'll only go for 5 days 2x/day instead of 6 weeks like she did 9 years ago. Please keep her in your prayers that all is successful. Char
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Exchange surgery scheduled for Monday, 11/15
Needless to say, I am very excited to get these expanders out. Talk about no way to get comfortable as far as sleeping goes. Neither my surgeon nor I anticipate any problems but you never know. Keep me in your thoughts Monday as I go for my exchange surgery at 1:00. It's done on an outpatient basis, so I will be home late…
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last day treatment depression
Hi All....Thanks for answering my questions about radiation burn. I appreciate all the comments! New question...My last day of treatment is tomorrow and I'm feeling a little depressed. I know I should be really happy because I have been looking forward to this day for months, but a part of me isn't. Has anyone else…
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Picc or port?
I have recently had a picc put in my arm. However, when the nurse was changing the dressing and flushing it, she asked why I had a picc instead of a port. I only have 2 more chemo treatments but I will have 11 more treatments of one of the chemo drugs after that, ending at the end of July! Should I insist on having a port…
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A question about chemo
I have a question. I have read that some people only get one drug for chemo. I get Carboplatin, Trastuzumab (Herceptin) and Docetaxel (Taxotere) one after the other each time I go in for chemo. I am wondering if this is "normal" or if other people out there get multiple drugs each time they go in for chemo...
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Sore feet...help
I am a newbie to this site. My dx was Stage 1B invasive ductal carcinoma, high grade, triple negative. After a stereotactic biopsy, I've had 2 lumpectomies (in order to get clean margins) the second was on 8/5/10. I've had 3 of 6 chemo treatments (T-C followed up by a nulasta shot). I will also have 33 radiation treatments…
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Final implants after tissue expanders
Hi, I had a nipple sparing mastectomy in July 2010 and just had my tissue expanders exchanged for high profile silicone implants 2 days ago on November 9th. I had to get a skin graph for one of my nipples because the pathology report in July showed less than a 2mm margin. I havent been able to see that breast yet but the…
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Should I have my port removed?
I was just reading through the "Picc or port" thread & it got me to thinking. My Onc told me, when he made the remission statement to me, that I could have my port removed in a month if I wanted to. He said I could have my plastic surgeon remove it at my exchange surgery. I'm planning on having it removed. It's unsightly,…
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Mouth Rinse with Baking Soda and Salt
Really, the title should be "Miracle Mouth Cure! Just send $9.99, Operators Are Standing By to Take Your Call!" LOL! But, that would defeat the purpose of making a separate post...and the purpose is to make it easier when folks search for thrush prevention. Here's the recipe (pretend to be a Baldwin Sister when you make…
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Well enough to get 'normal' sick....lol!
So, I have been down for the count for the last 4 days from bronchitis. YIKES!!! I feel like every time I cough, I'm bring up a lung!!!! For me, I've been lucky to be healthy (well all the small stuff...lol...not the big stuff like cancer) for all of my life, and so this has got me down on the couch! I went to the doctor…