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First Chemo
I go Nov 10th for my first chemo. At that time I will have; OV TCH CBC STAT CMP Taxotere and Carboplatin. Getting nervous. I am thinking that after the first infusion, the scary stuff is over That nothing new (unknown) will happen. How about it ladies tell me it is true?
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What was your favorite toy you received at Christmas as a child
Chatty Cathy..anyone remember her?
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Latissimus Dorsi reconstruction on already radiated skin
Anyone have a Latissimus Dorsi breast reconstruction on skin that has already been radiated? I am trying to decide between that and a DIEP Tram. I had radiation 8 years ago. Issue is size. Not a lot of tummy fat.
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struggling today
I am struggling right now. I was dx in 2/10, went through radiation and had no support. I am still struggling with the feelings of inadequacy and what is wrong with me since no one was there during this horrific time in my life. The side effects are excruciating and long-lingering. There is no support group within a 50…
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tightness in upper arm, armpit and behind arm..
..my surgeon says is still healing. But this is new in last 2 weeks since drain is out. My masectomy was about 6wks ago. I still need to be aspirated due to seroma. But the heavieness in my upper arm and tightness acrossed my chest and breast bone is uncomfortable and causes me concern. Should I listen to dr or insist on…
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Still no answers!
I wrote about about pressure/pain around right eye. Had lots of blood work on last Mon. which showed nothing 'wrong'. Had a PET on Wed which did show that there is no mets/cancer anywhere. Saw eye Dr this am. He can't find anything (other than he wanted to change my prescription so ordered new glasses for me) - no glaucoma…
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Something Very Strange Happened
First the good news. The breast surgeon said no cancer. That was a big relief. The strange part: Whie I was waiting in the examining room waiting for the doctor, in my head I heard my sister (who has breast cancer and is now in hospice care)talking to me telling me everything was going to be okay and that she loved me. She…
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MOFFETT CANCER CENTER IN TAMPA..... HERE I COME!
ANYONE BEEN THERE? ANY ADVICE?
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spasms
i 've been up all night with spasms in my back not sure what to do can someone help me.....
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Just a little tired of being a trooper (long rant)
Well, I had a lumpectomy in May, started chemo in June (TAC) finished Oct 1st. Now I go in for double mastectomy and reconstruction this Wed. I've been trying so hard to keep a happy face on and let everyone know I'm going to be alright (at least that's what the odds say). As surgery gets closer and more people and wishing…
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just wondering
is everyone told their doctor is the best? both my surgeon and radiation oncologist have the credentials to back up their reputations, but i am wondering if others do. . .
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I learned something
Mediciad doesnt pay for wigs in fl . Big shock when I was told at the begining of this trip dont worry mediciad will pay for things. That is including the protecic for the breast or bras.
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wigs
I bought a monofilamint wig that is shoulder length and a great color match but the whole thing is machine tied (best I could afford) so I can't do much with the way the top lays. I wanted the lace front but couldn't get one. has anyone tried to curl theirs succesfully? I saw a web site where the gal used a curling iron…
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Neurosurgeon Visit Didn't Bring Good News
Well, for those of you who have been following my plight, I just got home from the neurosurgeon's office. In a few words, he looked at the MRI, read all of the reports, and says there is nothing that can be done for the pain in my jaw. He says that I have neuropathy in the nerves in the facial area where the pain is…
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Arimidex - Dry Skin Patches
Those who are on Arimidex, are any of you noticing dry skin patches various sizes and on various parts of the body? I have a reputation for having great skin. In the last week or so I am noticing dry skin patches (big and small) popping up. Also, on side of neck starting from ear to shoulder, skin feels like elephant hide…
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Ornament exchange
Hi everyone.I have not checked in for awhile.I stay busy with my grandchildren.Making up for a year of lost time.After treatments I am taking Tamoxifen.Have alot of side effects.But I am dealing with it.I go for my six month checkup next week.I was wondering if we are doing the ornament exchange like we did last year.Chin…
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An Affair To Remember...
A man returning home a day early from a business trip got into a taxi at the airport. It was after midnight. While en route to his home, he asked the cabby if he would be a witness. The man suspected his wife was having an affair and he intended to catch her in the act. For $100, the cabby agreed. Quietly arriving at the…
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One of Those Human Experiences I will Never Forget
I was just speaking with another member here in CSN and her cousin decided it was time to enter hospice as his own Dr. agreed. When attempts were made by the patient to enroll in hospice, he was told there is a waiting list as they have no openings. Talk about adding insult to injury, if I was in that merciless situation,…
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OPPPPPPPPPPPPSSSSSS it Finally hit
Sat was a day of hell. THe side effects of the shot to build up my white blood cells and my tummy went. Took the right meds but the wrong type I took the drowsy ones opps equaled a day in bed for me and thanks to the time change I got uo at 4am.
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Shortscake How are you?
Has anyone heard anything from her? I havent seen a post from her in a very long time.
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Chemo #2
My #2 Chemo treatment is next Tuesday. Already having feelings of dread. Am a very positive thinking person. Got my head buzzed and am learning how to wear scarves and hats. Think I am coming down with a cold because have watery eyes, runny nose and all of a sudden a loss of appetite. Had a good appetite up until…
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2 seperate oncologist-different practices
When I was done with radiation they referred me to an Oncologist-I starte going every 3-6 mths then got call from Radiation Ctr saying time for you to come back. I said I THOUGHT I was done with you-just Dr R. I was told OH no...you see us too. Does anyone know why or anyone else have 2? Mine are in same building-but…
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MEDICAL BRACELETS
Does anyone know where I can buy a bracelet that will tell doctors, in case of an emergency, not to take BP or blood from my right arm since that is the side of my surgery and I was told not to allow that so as to prevent lymphadema(sp). I saw one at my breast cancer support group but it was so ugly,plastic pink and white…
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recurrence near/on incision?
Has anyone had a recurrence on the mastectomy incision or nearby or in the chest wall? If so, how did you find out? Did you have symptoms? Thanks!!
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My brother
I don't know how to start this - I lost my brother 13 years ago December 20. One of his closest friends posted a recently found video of him performing in Greenwich Village on YouTube. It's certainly not one of his best - I think it was impromtu, but it is him. I'd love to introduce you to him, so anyone interested can go…
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hester's blog on stage 4 breast cancer
Too many women are living with advanced/metastatic/Stage IV (all those terms mean the same thing) breast cancer. The good news is that many of these women live pretty normal lives for many years, but the really bad news is that there is not yet a cure. When I first began to do this work, there was exactly one treatment for…
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Gynecomastia and Tamoxifen
I was Dx with Colorectal Adenocarcinoma in June 2009. I had surgery in November and I started Folfox chemo in January. I took 3 treatments of Folfox due to bad side affects. I stopped short on the chemo and I noticed my right breast getting tender and beginning to swell. Jump ahead to now. I had a mammogram and Ultra sound…
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Two Buck Traci
So, you drank your gift. Would a biannual meeting of the So Cal chapter of the CSN ladies and gift exchange suit you? Should we cut the crap and just bring liquor? I understand it's suppose to be quicker. Let's see 20+ ladies and if each one were to bring a bottle for each of the other ones...and of course, if a train…
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Lets focus more on PREVENTING cancer by getting and keeping toxins out of our bodies
I was cured of CML back in 1997 via a bone marrow transplant but picked the Breast Cancer board because I could not find a board about getting and keeping toxins out of our bodies and figured this board might have the most, and the most passionate, readers. I just finished the book Living Downstream and it has totally…
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No salad?
While reading through another posting, I read that several people had been told not to eat salads and other raw foods. I hadn't heard this. I've been living on salads and raw fruits and vegetables. They, along with spicy foods, are all that tasted normal while I was going through chemo.