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can i get radiation poisoning from having had 33 treatments
I finished the treatment and have been so sick. No chemo only rad. Extremely tired, chills,sleep all the time, aches, no ENERGY
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Fortune Cookie
I had Chinese food at the mall while shopping with Katherine today. My fortune was, "Keep on charging the enemy so long as there is life." It gave me goosebumps! I am putting it up on my fridge to remind me to keep fighting, no matter what! Keep on fighting fellow warriors!
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Mother has lytic lesions on bone-need info
Mom had BC 8 and half years ago. We just found out that it has metatasied to two of her ribs. She has a CAT scan set for Friday and then back to meet with oncologist. What do I need to know so that I can have a productive discussion with him. What kind of prognosis should I expect.
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Despair.
I am a 25 year old daughter of a strong woman who is currently battling staqe 4 breast cancer which has metastasized to her bones and liver. She was diagnosed two years ago and during the last two years her marriage of 32 years has fallen apart. We found out my dad was cheating on her and basically sucking her dry…
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Anyone taking Toremifene ?
Good Morning to you all.I've had a Lumpectomy and 33 Rads for IDC, IIA and now been informed by my Onc. that I'm not able to take Tamoxifen, results from the CYP2D6 test. So he is recommending Toremifene(Fareston). My question is has anyone taken this med? I'm just really confused as to which route to take after reading…
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48 hrs since diagnosed
OMG....I'm scared...no idea how long I have had this...it's big and was told for years it was just a cyst..I watched my son die of Melanoma 5 1/2 yrs ago...took 93 days...if it has made it to stage 4 is there hope or do I start planning the end? I see a Breast Cancer Specialist the 22nd ..I have had mammogram, ultrasound…
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Drains &*%$#
I am suppose to get my drain out next Tues. The Dr said it has to be 30 cc's or less for two consecutive days to take it out. I only have one more day to hit that mark. I don't think I'm going to make it! I am still around 200 per day!! This means I will have to keep this damn thing for another week.. &%$#@! Has anyone…
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My volunteer work for ACS
As I have previously posted, I have volunteered for the Look Good Feel Better program. I had my first day on Monday. All I was required to do was to set up. I however be staying each time to assist if needed and possibly clean up afterwards. The facility at the Mayo clinic is just beautiful. I had never been there before…
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Hair care products 2-
Yes, I'm back on the hair thing...I posted a similiar topic at the end of April before I had even finished chemo...now I'm 6 months out with short wavy/curly hair. I use Shea Moisture from Target because it's organic. It costs $9.99 for a 12 oz. bottle. It's ok, I get a lot of compliments...I wanna know what other good…
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Happy News!!!!
I'm a grandmother again! My grandaughter was born today at 12:46 p.m. I got to take all the pictures of the birth! Londyn Elizabeth is 21 inches long and weighed 8 lbs, 6 ozs. My daughter did great! I have a 10 year old grandson and now a beautiful grandaughter! I'm so very lucky. A year ago I wondered if I would see any…
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If Anyone needs a free wig and things
I would tell them to go to thier local american cancer office. I got a very nice wig and bra with the prosetic( spelling off) . They are very kind. Now when I go on interviews I be looking more normal.
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My picture changed!
Yesterday, I decided to post some pictures of my hair journey on my Expressions page. I just posted a response on another thread and I see my picture with the post changed to one of the ones I posted. Not sure how that happened or if I even want it to, but this is my last day with hair before my friend buzzed it for me . .…
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New cancer drug has great potential for bone mets
I know this is long but it is great news! ~~Connie~~ Novel Cancer Drug Has Potential, University of Arizona Study Reports Monthly injections of the drug in breast cancer patients whose disease had spread to the bone helped reduce pain and prevent complications with less toxicity than current treatments. By Sara Hammond,…
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First Round Of Chemo
Well ladies you were right, I did not get sick. Had the chemo on Wed. & even went out to eat after. Now I know it may not stay this easy but I have to hope. They had a little trouble will getting into my port, Said it was not anchored as well as most. They tried 4 times before they got it. I love that Elma I never felt a…
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Mammograms and Implants... what to do???
What is your take on Mammograms after reconstruction with implants? I keep getting conflicting information from my docs. What are your Doctors saying??
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How many rads did you have ?
I am in the process of completing chemo (3 more Taxol to go), then surgery and then rads. How long (how many weeks?) between surgery and rads and then how many rads? I know we are all different but just wondering what everyone has to say. THANX ahead of time.
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Radiation cancellations getting old
I started radation November 1. My protocol is a total of 21 treatments, 16 full breast, 5 boosters. Right after I started I realized that Thanksgiving is this month and is a holiday for the university hospital where I receive treatments (both Thursday and Friday). I asked the radiation oncologist about this and was assured…
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Good Thoughts for Chenheart on Monday 11.15
Chenheart is precious to these boards and has in one way or another been a source of encouragement to all of us. I'm sorry I can't remember the exact WHAT but she is having scans on Monday, 11.15. I think (correct me if I'm wrong) she is having scans to determine if her current treatment is working to fight the recurrence.…
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What next????
Last December, (before I was diagnosed with breast cancer in February) I was having severe pains in my lower left stomach. My doctor said it was probably a kidney infection or an maybe a kidney stone. She gave me an antibiotic. When I went for my pre-op before my lumpectomy, she had me re-do the urine test again. I also…
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Anyone see "Menopause - the Musical"?
My cheeks hurt from laughing! What a great show - 4 very different women who meet at a sale at Bloomingdale's and fight over a black bra. Familiar music with parodied lyrics like 'Puff, my God,I'm Draggin'; 'Please Make Me Over'; 'Stayin' Awake' and so many more. See it if it comes your way. Sue
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HaHa ! Monday - I think we may all new a little humor, today.
Sorry in advance to our 'Warrior - Men' here on our site :-D Always remember these six important rules when asking a man to do something: ====================== Make sure your man is conscious. Crash the hard drive on his computer, or line the bird cage with the sports section. Be brief! Limit your nagging harangue to two,…
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scarves, hats, wigs?
What did you wear. Now that I will finally be starting I'm beginning to freak out a bit about the hair loss thing! Also, where did you get?
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I am so disappointed
and tired of being lied to. 6:30 Monday is when surgery is scheduled to replace the tissue expander with an implant. At pre-op I learned that I'd be going home after 3 hours for surgery and 'up to 2 hours' for recovery. I called the nurse and asked if this was true whereupon she smugly informed me the only reason I…
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What vibes would you get from a wimpish hug (very slight hug) from your oncologist?
I made an appointment to clear the air between my hematology oncologist and me. I thought it ended well. Then I asked for a hug. That hug made me feel like a leper. It had very little body contact. It was wimpish and extremely weak. I did not believe it. She is not afraid to touch me when she examines me. WHAT ARE YOUR…
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Baking Soda
What are the measurements for the baking soda, salt and hot water mixtur for thrush? should this be done after brushing? Are hot, warm foods better than cold?
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From hester Hill's blog
this an article on tamoxifen and AI's its a liitle involved but gives useful information http://tinyurl.com/28z75x5
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what side effects were you NOT told about...
can we help the newbies with info that we were not given? Like, importance of getting any cavities etc. taken care of prior to chemo........ possible blurred vision during chemo or bone dry eye syndrome..... we have all read about fatigue and nausea, but so many other side effects come as a surprise to us and cause us…
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One Silver Lining to Chemo??
I found out today that I start my tx's on the 22nd... need to get my head in the game so I can get my groove on and need your help!! Can everybody dig deep and find ONE good thing they found throughout the chemo cocktails. Come on warriors, when we add everybody's ONE good thing together, we can see why we endure this…
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Need questions to ask Surgeon....7 months post op
I am so thankful for this website. It helped me through many sleepless nights. I am back ... 7 months after quadrectomy and radiation with my first follow-up appointment with my surgeon. I feel like I did not get a lot of information although the information I did get was good. Diagnosis was DCIS with clean margins. That…
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Thank You All
Thank you all for answering. I was so worried. Went to doc yesterday and she ordered blood work. Thinks I have an infection.... some where.... under arm area is really burned as well as breast. Have 4 bad blisters on breast and they have broken open so they should heal soon. Doc gave me new meds for burn and still to use…