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worring about going back to work!
Hi,I need some advice, now that my chemo is doable I'm thinking about going back to work, I've been out of work since May 28,2010. I have my own cleaning business(self employed)well you know we have to watch out for germs well my job is the most germiest(is that a word lol)but you understand what i mean I've been doing…
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When it rains it certainly does pour.
I'm in shock at this moment. I was diagnosed with breast cancer Oct. 2009. I've gone thru 10 months of treatments. I'm now having follow up tests, all have been good and expect the PET I have on Mon. to be clear 100%. I'm doing well. My dad was dx with lung cancer at the begining of the year. Doing ok some days better than…
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Wrestling with this feeling
This has been on my mind for 2 months. I have to get it out. I know everyone here will understand, and will not think to bad of me. I'm not angry. I can't identify the emotion that I feel. I know it doesn't feel good, and I don't want to feel it. All my life I have been a good person, never intentionally hurt anyone, tried…
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Chemo
Staring chemo on Tuesday. Not looking forward to it. Told my family this weekend that I will be losing my hair. Not sure how I will react to this. Side effects sound terrible from reading the board. Realize not everyone gets the same ones just trying to have a positive outlook and the "wait and see" approach. Any…
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new to breast cancer site
Hi. I am a 2 year survivor of lung cancer. Also BRCA1 mutation. recent mammo and ultra sound reads hyperechoic are at the 6 oclock position measures3x2x3mm, also found was a cyst with one small line through it 3x3x5mm. and a hypoechoic region at 9 oclock measures 7x2x5mm. I am a little worried about the hyperechoic one.…
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taxol and neuropathy
I'm wondering if anyone can give me some info and thoughts about neuropathy that happens during Taxol treatments. I've done 4 AC treatments and 2 taxol treatments with 2 more to go. Everything I heard made it sound like taxol was going to be a breeze and it is in a lot of ways, but I've got tingling in my right foot and my…
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Great news Cancer Free!!!
I got the news that My surgeon found no cancer under microscope after surgery. She said as far as she is concerned I am cancer free!!!!!! I still have Rads to do and I will but this news really lifted me up Can I dance now or should I wait??? I think I will have a dance come-on everyone join me on the floor!!!! Com-on lets…
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This may be a dumb question, buttttttttt
Do you really think the hormone therapy, Tamoxifen and the A's really work? The reason I ask is that so many on here that got a recurrence were on them and they still got a recurrence. I know there are lots that don't, but, it makes one hesitate in taking them as the side effects with all of them are scary. And, have all…
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Just want to say that we miss you Lorrie ( Balentine)
I really miss your word for the day Lorrie and I am still so sad that you felt you had to leave this board. I am so sorry that you got cancer again and pray that your treatment is going well and that you will come back someday to let us know how you are. Prayers and hugs, Debby
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Activia
I know I have brought up this subject before, but I found another product to add to our list, it works 100% of the time I just want to pass it along because most of us have this problem and our new pink sisters need to know remedies when going thru chemo. Constipation was a major problem for me. Not anymore because I…
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I was shocked to learn....
That there are persons that feel that long-term survivors should not share their life experiences with others.... because then they are (wait for it....) GLOATING!!!!!! What??????????????? I don't know about you all, but I CELEBRATE each and every piece of news that my sisters here share that show that their lives are…
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*NEWSFLASH* So, what's a hot flash?
Sounds pretty ignorant, I know... I have been having these sweeping warm sensations. (I assume that's a hot flash) But also, I have experienced some light headedness, especially after eating, just recently. Last night, I thought I might be running a fever, but I am running my usual below normal temperature, yet I had…
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Your Ha Ha For Today! Anyone laughing or smiling?
1. I went to buy some camouflage trousers the other day, but I couldn't find any. 2. An invisible man marries an invisible woman. The kids were nothing to look at either. 3. Two fish swim into a concrete wall. The one turns to the other and says, " Dam"! 4. Two Eskimos sitting in a kayak were chilly, so they lit a fire in…
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Non bc celebration :-)
My son & dil gave birth to my 6th grandchild this afternoon. Her name is Abigail Marie and she weighed in at 9 lbs 1.4 ozs and was 20" long. She is their 4th and the only one to go full term. She has 2 older brothers and 1 sister who all welcomed her to their family. Grandpa & I will be traveling to MA tomorrow to meet…
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Made the port decision
Can anyone tell me if it shows through your skin? Any pain involved? It was a decision I made yesterday after I was just done getting stuck one more time in the arm!!
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Partial breast radiation (MAMMOSITE) vs. Whole breast radiation
After meeting with 3 BS regarding my dx of IDC stage 1, grade 1 I chose the first BS I met with right after my dx. One of the othe surgeons I met with discussed Mammosite with me and I instantly became intrigued since it is 5 days vs. 6 weeks of radiation therapy. I live in PA and am terrified of driving in the snow. My…
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expanders yesterday
I had my expander surgery yesterday, man i think it is worst than the mastectomy! How did any of you decide between silicone or saline? Any info would be greatly appreciated!
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Fatigue
Exactly what is fatigue? During my radiation I was asked all the time if I was fatigued? I said I DONT" THINK SO..they said you would know if you were... Am I the only one who is not sure exactly the symptoms are?
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whats NED mean?
So many things I don't get meaning to yet! ;)
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thought i was starting radiation today
well. . .it's like this. my radiation oncologist was in san diego last week for a medical conference so we had to reschedule my second rads simulation. it was scheduled for today. she also planned to do the first radiation session if all went well. i started my morning with physical therapy at 7 a.m. for lymphedema. then…
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What a day!
Well today was Gpa's funeral and it was a private service just for family. We had so many family members there it was like a family reunion. Most came in from out of town. I seen some of my cousins, aunts and uncles (on my moms side) that i havent seen since i was a little girl. They still looked and acted the same just…
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PTSD
Does anyone know if what we go through emotionally is actually considered a form of PTSD? I certainly mean no disrespect to our military, police, firefighters, or victims of violent crimes, but I'm just curious. marge
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1st mammo clear and port out yiippee
well yesterday was a day of joy for me.. 1st mammo clear and had that port taken out . I am sore today but it did not hurt coming out just felt wierd. Doc was happy for me and mammo, he said I will see you in April just to check on your condition...as of this day in time I dont have a condition I thought, it feels strange…
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Today was my last radiation treatment
I am finally finished with all of my radiation treatments, had just a minor setback, so took just a little longer than planned but I am so excited that I am not finished. Yeah!!!!
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I made it half way
I have finished the red devil. Now only have to go through 4 of taxol then I am done with chemo. I am very happy I made it thru with out any tummy problems. Slight case of chemo brain lol. And hair lost.
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Re-excision Path Report = ALL CLEAR!!
So happy to report I got the "all clear" call today from my Surgeon. The re-excision lumpectomy on Oct 29th gave us benign samples YEEEHAA!!! Bring on the cocktails (chemo variety) -- I meet with the onc this Friday morning for initial consult. Any "must ask" questions that I should throw at him? Looking at TC Regimen and…
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pet scan update
Ok. The radiologist put an addendum to my scan..rather than hot spot in non existent uterus it was dictated as an adnexal (sp) enitity. Possibly on left ovary. Oncologist office said not to worry. If they thought it was cancerous they'd be calling and screaming!
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Marsha Mulvey, How Are You Doing?
Marsha, how are you doing on Navelbine? Let us know. SIROD
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Bone Scan Result-Negative Yay!!!
also Complete Abdominal Ultrasound Result- Normal!!!....I am so happy, I was crying while I was reading the results in the hospital hallway. I talked to my breast surgeon to order the oncotype dx for me. I'm just hoping my insurance would approve it because I heard it's expensive. After the tests, doctors and surgeries, I…
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Mama G and Meena 1 .. Thinking about you 'Two' Warriors -0) How are you doing ?
Praying and thinking about you girls .. How you doing ? Vicki Sam