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just have to get this off my chest
I fell rather small, but two people who I have worked with have been blessed with excellent lives. They are people who have been incredibly cruel. Some times I just wonder . I would not EVER treat people the way they do, but they have friends and wonderful families. One because she is funny and outgoing, and nice to her…
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Femara and Hair
This seems such a trivial question after I have read some of the posts here tonight. My hair grew back really well after baldness from chemo....I finished in January. Then about 4 weeks ago...overnight...the texture changed from curly and coarse to dead straight and limp. Then each day more hair came out. I'm not bald all…
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radiation-no side effects
Has anyone else not really been effected by radiation? I had 8 wks post surgery, I never burned, never tired, no fatigue-I am totally greatful of course (I even packed friends house of 30+ yrs of STUFF alone after work each night) Until reading some postings here I did not know how bad burning , fatigue etc could be. Just…
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I'm worried about lymphedema.
I seen the surgeon today and will be having surgery soon. She told me that she will be taking all the lymph nodes out on the right side ( mastectomy right side )because there was cancer in two. She told me that about 5% of us get lymphedema after surgery. And the arm sleeves cost about $400. and last about 4 months. My…
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Radiation burn
Hi all...I just finished whole breast radiation today and start the booster radiation tomorrow. My breast tissue held up nicely and just got red but my underarm burns really bad. I've been using the cream and the mepilex pads but I can't take the burn anymore. Could anyone tell me when the burning goes away? I haven't been…
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This Board Can Be Depressing Sometimes, But The Lung Cancer Board..Wow
I've been reading the lung cancer board due to my sister's diagnosis, and it's a very sad place. You start to notice that there are a few people who have been there a while, but not many. A lot of people show up asking for answers for their loved ones, but there is an underlying sense of hopelessness and dispair in the…
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Tamoxifen
Hi & good morning :) Started taking it a few days ago & don't notice any changes so far, I'm sure within a few weeks I will. I'm wondering if those of you who are on Tamoxifen, or have been on it in the past, will share any side effects you have/had with me please? I had assumed I wouldn't be on it since I'm only a 1-4%…
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Bada Bing... too funny!
The economy is now so bad that: I got a pre-declined credit card in the mail. African television stations are now showing 'Sponsor an American Child' commercials! I ordered a burger at McDonald's and the kid behind the counter asked, "Can you afford fries with that?" CEO's are now playing miniature golf. Exxon-Mobil laid…
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I Wonder...
Why do we press harder on a remote control when we know the batteries are going dead? Why do banks charge a fee on 'insufficient funds' when they know there is not enough money? Why does someone believe you when you say there are four billion stars, but check when you say the paint is wet? Why do they use sterilized…
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Remission
It's official, I'm in remission! I had my 6 months mamogram last week and saw my oncol. today. I've got my dancing shoes on. I see my surgeon on Thurs. to see when port comes out. There is life after BC!
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Quick chemo route or longer??
I was given the option of doing chemo every 2 weeks for 16 weeks or every 3 for 24 weeks. I would love to get it over with quicker but my husband is really against it. He thinks it will be too hard on me. I work full time and we have a very crazy active almost 5 yr old! Did anyone do the every 2 week route? I really wanted…
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I lost my grip on 'Reality' a few days ago, and finding it 'DIFFICULT' to recover -- YIKES
I decided many months ago to volunteer at my Oncology Center - many many months ago - my way of 'playing it forward' .. I have been spending 1 to 2 days at St. Joseph's Cancer Center .. -- well .. Friday, I went in with my 4 dozen cup cakes and made my rounds - handing out blankets, coffee - chatting to patients, Nursing…
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COMMON GROUND
I go to see my onco today so he can check on how my ornery rash and tummy troubles are doing (both are much better). He tells me I am doing well and he is pleased with how things are going, gives me a hug and tells me he will see me in 4 months. I head over to my husbands doctor appointment with his skin doctor secure in…
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exchange surgery - 10 days and counting !!!
Just had to share that I got my exchange surgery date - November 16th! If you don't know already - i can't WAIT to get these expanders out!! I'm completely maxed out - 850ccs! I was getting 100cc fills every 2 weeks until about a month and a half ago. I was in so much pain after a fill that I was in tears -every muscle…
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Why?????
Does it seem most here did chemotherapy before mastectomy??? Am I missing something? Maybe because the surgeon could palpate the lymph nodes ???? Hoping I'm getting the right treatment!
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Claritin
Heard someone on the discussion board mention using Claritin along with the Neulasta shot? Does this help with side effects? Lowered the dose of the Dex steroid this time to 1 4mg. tab before, morning off, at night and for two consecutive nights. Any ideas on lowering side effects of Neulasta shot?
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funnnnyyyyy clip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvgJGif0Lzc
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Finally!
Chemo starts next thurs. Strange but I'm excited to get this going! All tests came back good. MRI after pet shows no clinical significance. Genetic test neg. Etc.... Bring on remission! Few more months!
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Needed a 'Ha Ha' for today ..
TOP TEN REASONS TO GO TO WORK NAKED... 1. Your boss is always yelling, "I wanna see your **** in here by 8:00!" 2. Can take advantage of computer monitor radiation to work on your tan. 3. "I'd love to chip in, but I left my wallet in my pants." 4. To stop those creepy guys in Marketing from looking down your blouse. 5. You…
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Eating Before
Should I eat before chemo or is it better for me not to eat at all? Thank You In Advance Judy
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During a chat with the National Cancer Institute....
I learned that their top (!!!!!!!) site to recommend is (wait for it!!!) CSN!!!!! I thanked her, and also told her about the 'new' long term survivor's board.... We ARE OUT THERE, CSN'ers!!!! Hugs, Kathi
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First Radiation!
Hi, I had my first radiation today and I felt very tyred, is that normal? what advise do you have to take care of the skin? what do you think is best? thank you for sharing with me!
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survivor
First I want to thank you all for your posts. While I haven't posted much here, I've lurked, and I have found comfort in the sharing, the encouragement, the laughs, and the courage of you all. Its been a hell of a year for me. Last June I was diagnosed with DCIS, opted for mastectomy. End of July found a second primary…
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Thrush
Had "thrush". Onc. gave me a prescription and it cleard up. Now it seems to be back. Has anyone else had this happen? Still using the prescription. See the Onc. on Tuesday and will ask him about it then. Chemo #2 on Tuesday, dreading it; realize that this is the half way mark though. Two more to go. Should be done by…
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Chemo Brain
What does this term mean?
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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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waiting for new hair!
I finished my last of 6 chemos on 6/23 and 30 of radiation on 9/2. my hair seems to be coming in, thick, but does not seem to be getting any longer. Anyone else deal with this? I am really hoping to get back to work by dec 6th as i have been on disability pretty much since jan.
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Want to get this crap started!!
I had my mastectomy on September 29. Still no chemo started. I know it will probably be a 6 month every 3 week regime but when will it start???? I have another appt on Wednesday with oncology doc so maybe I will know? I'm over the wait and the longer it's put off the further into summer I go with no hair!!! How long after…
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Silver lining -cancer
Oddly after 17 yrs of U.C. (ulcertive colitis)& it at it's ultimate worst during surgery and radiation-Once I started taking Tamoxifen-(not sure how long after I started) I noticed my colitis is like NON-existant! I can eat and drink anything-totally like I dont' even have it. (UC) My onolcogist told me that is the silver…
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Radiation Boosters question
Wednesday starts boosters....any comments on what to expect? ...more fatigue, more sever burns????? Not getting much info from nurses or onc on this. I am scheduled for 5 days of boosters on the incision area.