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Compression Sleeves - Where do you buy them?
I am doing research for my doctor's office to pass information to breast cancer patients. Where do you buy compression sleeves? How expensive are they? Hugs, Janelle
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Is anyone in the So Cal area
Just wondering if anyone lives around me? And if they go to any support groups?
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Darn Spammers!
I hope that nobody minds that i tried bumping up all our recent posts...or see my face pastered all our this board...hehe! Thoughs darn spammers make me so mad...sorry if i didnt get all the posts...i may have missed some so you may want to check page 3.
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some good news
Late last week I started getting bad pressure headaches around/behind my right eye. (Can't remember when I had my last headache.) Took a Vicodan which did nothing to relieve it so I took a dexatheasone (left over from chemo) which did work. As I was going to the Sweat Lodge and Retreat I decided that I'd go and then call…
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Just got FANTASTIC news!
I had written about the horrendous headaches I started getting this past Friday. Dex was all that would knock it out and it would stay gone for approx. 36 hrs. My PA happened to be at the Retreat I went to this weekend so I was able to talk with her. Blood work was done Mon. morn and the only thing that showed negative was…
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Hayee - GET THE HECK OFF THIS BOARD!
GET OFF THIS BOARD ....THIS IS A CANCER SITE AND NOT FOR YOUR STUPID CRAP!!!!
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Got a doozy for ya!
Pet scan came back all clear except a 1cm hypermetabolic activity spot "in" my uterus. Funny thing is I had a hysterectomy and don't have a uterus! WTH????
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Decadron
I took my 3rd Chemo today doc added a new drug. Gave me perscription for Decadron. I am to take it the day before chemo, the day of, and the day after. Any idea if this has side effects and what its actually for?
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baby asprin-low does asprin
Just wondering if most everyone takes baby asprin daily?
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Question
Ladies, I have a question it isn't exactly BC related but I think you will like it. Why if you go to the ER do they gove you drugs that zonk you out, then start asking questions expecting a sane answer? I was in the ER this weekend for a bug and ended up staying because my oxygen levels were crazy. More interested in that…
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Lady Parvati
Welcome Back! How are things going with you? We've missed you! :-) ♥ Cat
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Reminder about the ornament exchange! Does anyone still want in???
The response has been really, really good! I know most of you have gotten a name/address from me so you know who you are sending an ornament to! There are a few who haven't gotten theirs yet, but you will, I promise! If anyone wants to be a part of the exchange, just PM me with your name and mailing address, and I will…
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Help, please
Ladies - I need your advice. A woman who is on my staff (I am a director of a private preschool) has been a thorn in my side for a long time. I have been her co-worker for 15 years, but her boss for only 6. Over the years she has complained continuously about everything, she has tried to get other staff members in trouble,…
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Questions about Arimidex
Yesterday my onc mentioned that he would recommend I take Arimidex following chemo. One sister took Tamoxifen and had uterine polyp but she was 49. Other sister took Arimidex as she was 52. Neither one had any problems. I'm 61 and have had 12 surgeries in the past 4 years. I have degenerative disc disease, some neuropathy,…
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Hi, new here and need help!
Hi, I'm a 39 yr old mom of 3, diagnosed with stage II bc after a modified radical mastectomy on Sept 29. IDC and in Situ with 2 of 22 nodes positive one of which was outside the capsule in the perinodal fat (like I'm supposed to know what that means) I've met once with the oncologist. Not overly impressed with the chemo…
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Lumpectomy
I am having a lumpectomy + sentinel node on Monday, Nov. 8. I just wanted to know what to expect with this surgery and how long you ladies were out of work for. I put in for a week of rest. Should I expect more that a week of discomfort?? thanks for your help!!!
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Zoladex
has anyone heard about this drug? It's supposed to be given once a month as an implant under the skin of the stomach for younger women who developed breast cancer (hormone sensitive) before menopause. A study shows that it's as effective as chemotherapy but with fewer side effects.
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Joke .. of the day ... kids, go figure!
Four high school boys afflicted with spring fever skipped morning classes. After lunch they reported to the teacher that they had a flat tire. Much to their relief she smiled and said: "Well, you missed a test today so take seats apart from one another and take out a piece of paper." Still smiling, she waited for them to…
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Today is Laurissa's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR LAURISSA HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Wishing you all the best today & throughout the coming year! ♥ Cat
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Today is Cats_Toy's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR CAT HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! May every glowing candle on your cake be a wish that comes true! Have a wonderful day! ♥ Cat
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New Here ...
Hi all I am Melissa, but everyone calls me Mel. I am new here and I guess I just needed to vent to anyone who 'gets it". I am 35, I have been married for 15 years, no children. It has been 9 months now since I first found the lump in my breast, 6 months of that fighting just to get someone to look at it and not tell me I…
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struggling with recent past mistake
Hello everyone. Im finally getting settled back down after the big weekend with the fundraiser and the walk. I didnt share this with you guys before because it is not a very pleasant thing to share, but im struggling and have no one else to get this out to. About two months ago, i posted a very depressing post. I wanted to…
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Ladies I had something strange today happen
I stop to do some gocery shopping. I was in the check out line waiting on the cashier. The cashier had not yet realized I was in her line. She was talking how she had a sister with liver cancer that spread and she could do nothing and was worried she would not be able to do anything. She turned around and started to cry…
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Nite of Light Laughter
Hi All, I'm so excited! My wonderful husband bought VIP tickets to see Lily Tomlin tonight at the Bushnell Theater in Hartford, CT. They have it every October featuring different comedians. It is a bc fundraiser as well. I have been a big fan for years. Anyone remember "All of Me" with Stever Martin or "Big Business" with…
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How far do you drive for your treatments?
I've read quite a few posts where a long drive time to your cancer center is mentioned. I drive about 1 1/2 hrs to get to my treatments, appts, etc. (and, of course, 1 1/2 hrs. back home) - and it is totally worth it to be at the place that I am at! Plus - it's all country driving, so, actually, very relaxing (unless the…
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one year later
Well next week I will be returning to work, since I had my doubts about that happening I am very excited. I will start off slowly and work up to my regular hours. It is a demanding job both physically and mentally, so time will tell. I also will get to go to parents weekend at my daughter's college. Last year I tried until…
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Not sure how to define myself
Hello all. I am hoping you can help me figure out how to define myself.... In 2004 my beloved sister Beverly died from breast cancer at 46 (she had battled it for 6 years). I also have a cousin who had breast cancer at 45 (though she is doing very well). On Mother's Day I found a lump in my left breast...I was leaving the…
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Working during chemo
My chemo treatments are on Tuesdays, Neulasta shots on Wednesday am, 8 rounds every 2 weeks. I went through the first round with few side effects. Although I didn't work the day of chemo I wasn't really that tired and probably could have worked. I'm a bookkeeper...a fairly sedentary work environment. I did work every day…
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something good at work, for a change :)
Today---, 2 years after my bilateral mastectomy--- a co-worker broke into tears because she felt like she abandoned me in my times of need and still feels like that. She apologized and cried. Weird, the circumstances, because I was the one to give her a hug and tell her that it is okay!!! We talked a bit, and I realized…
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Saw cardiologist yesterday
Many of you recall that I had a mild heart attack years after my original diagnosis. In 1987 I had Stage 3A and left mastectomy, rads, chemo and tamoxifen. I have no family hx of heart disease. I have low blood pressure (rarely over 100/60), am not overweight, etc. Literally my only risk factor was having been a survivor…