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Hair Loss
My hair is coming out slowly. Noticed it last night when brushing my hair. It is not in clumps it is softly coming out in small deposits on my hairbrush. Does having the head "buzzed" make a difference in the way it grows back in? Is this something to do now or wait to it comes out heavier?
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Welcome November!!!
So, will all the pink crap be on sale 50% off tomorrow along with the fright masks and jack o'lantern plates? I had planned to bake chocolate pink and white breast cancer awareness cookies with the breast cancer awareness M & M's to bring to work. My hair is still not long enough for the Conair breast cancer awareness hot…
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Halloween pictures
I posted some Halloween pictures on my expressions page. Denise made all the costumes. I don't have any of Kyle. He ended up using Den's costume (a knightly king) but he was setting up the last minute stuff on the porch. Hopefully they got some pictures of him and I can post them later. Denise made me a snow queen costume…
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Missed my 1st Cancerversary...oops!
I havent been on alot lately and just realized my first year cancervsary was October 14th...it seems like an eternity ago from that dreaded day. Well im happy to announce i am cancer free....my tests said NO CANCER and that it is just a frozen shoulder. (My onc told me my other test are negative also). Now i have a new set…
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Cyberknife was a BREEZE!!
HOpe and pray none of you have to do it, but if you do, it's amazingly easy~ One hour, 20 min of painfree radiation on a relaxing table. NO where as bad as as I expected.
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Chemo and dr appt yesterday
My blood count is down, I am at 9.5 so that is why i am so tired, i started taking iron supplements today, and also since i am on Herceptin i had a Muga scan done and it was at 52%. If i go below 50% i can not receive Herceptin, so hopefully that will not happen. On the bright side, he said it is a very good sign that i am…
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Sharing Good News - New Great Grandson (Non-breast cancer related)
Hey all, just wanted to share the good news of our family. We are the proud Great Grandparents of a new baby boy, Noah Adrian Martinez. He is the new addition to the family of my Granddaughter, Brittany and her husband Adrian. Since last year, we have been on a roller coaster ride, with Brittany giving birth in September…
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Retreat - Lakota Sweat Lodge
This last weekend I went to a Women's Retreat that had the option of starting it with a Lakota Sweat Lodge. I cannot think of any more SPIRITUAL experience ever. It is not about a particular "religion" but rather about connecting with yourself and your 'Higher Power'. Retreat was good - in most ways. The overall was good…
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Just a quick note
Thought I'd let you all know I posted a few picks of my grandkids doing the Halloween thing.
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geting used to new sensations since mastectomy
my mastectomy was 2 1/2 wks ago. Thought I was healing really well. After 4 days I was up and around and feeling guilty for asking for help. Haven't done anything strenuouse besides carry a gallon of milk. some of the numbness is finally beginning to wear off. I have been stretching juuuuust beyond my comfort level, not…
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Did anyone have to stop Herceptin treatments due to heart problems?
I have completed 6 treatments of TCH and now have been having just Herceptin every 3 weeks. They did an echocardiogram last week and my EF (ejection fraction) dropped several points and now my oncologist is asking me if I want to continue the Herceptin treatments. I was supposed to have them until April.
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Change of Diet... Nutrionist?
Did everyone run right out after their dx and change all their eating habits? (Assuming they were not-great to begin with) As I sit here stuffing my face full of Snickers, even if they are the "minis", I'm realizing that a better diet is the only thing I haven't researched to death! Should I be lining up consults with…
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Disneyfan2008
Good morning Disney, I have been wonndering: Who are you? I though maybe shy violet?No defenetely not. Take care
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Waiting for 2nd path rept but...
So after re-excision last Thursday I am axiously awaiting another path report. Up til now I was praying for big and clear margins in what was left of my leftie... however, after reading all the good boobie news from my sisters I'm beginning to rethink things a bit HA! I want perky!!! So glad to hear you all are doing well…
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after drain-fluid buildup-advice please
I had my drain removed five weeks after masectomy. Now I am having fluid buildup. Dr removed fluid yesterday(4 days since drain was removed) and today the swelling is almost as bad. Can anyone offer tips about what may help. It is uncomfortable especially with a bra. Should I do more or less excecise? The tightness at my…
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"Cancer Sucks" shirts, etc
If you are interested, there are some "different" items at Cafepress.com. I bought "Cancer Sucks" t-shirts, bumper sticker that says "Cancer you picked the wrong B*tch", a button that says "My oncologist can beat up your oncologist", and a button that says "My chemo iz done, i r survivor, i can haz hair again? And if you…
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Neuropathy - How Did It Start & Progress - Be Very Specific - On Arimidex
I am not sure what is going on and am beginning to suspect condition to be a side effect of Arimidex. I want knowledge. To those reading this posting who have neuropathy, how did it start? Did it start slowly? So far neurologist and spine specialist are stumped as how I should be treated. I have had a MRI of brain, MRI of…
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Asking for prayers
I sure do thank you in advance to keep me in prayer. Having a sono Monday morning at 8:00. Having pain, swelling & discomfort. I'm just claiming His continued healing and that all is good and this is one of those bumps on the road! There is great power in prayer. Keeping all of YOU in prayer as well. Thank you my sweet…
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Depressed and feel so alone!!!
My name is Annie, am 44 years old and was diagnosed with type 2B BC in March of this year. I have had 3 surgerys and went through 4 months of chemo. Have not started radiation yet. I was doing okay with my depression. On anti-depressants. I started college in August and was so excited. Within the last two weeks I just…
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Tightness after rads?
Its been 2 months since rads was over. This past week I've been feeling a tight stiffness under my armpit when I stretch my arm up, also in breast by scar area. I'm sure it's probably nothing to worry about, but I do. Also a burning sensation, sometimes a jabbing pain underarm. Very strange and hard to explain. Any one…
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I am a Rad Grad!!
I did it!! I had my last treatment today and I am so excited! My tech's were all so sweet and kind I will miss them. That sounds strange probably, but you know how it goes I am sure. You see them everyday for 6 weeks or so and you get kinda attached. I will get over it though! To any of you just starting you CAN do it. It…
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Radiation 5 day?
Hi, I have been a regular poster on the Colon Cancer board since Jan 09 when my husband was diagnosed with stage 3c. He has had 2 major surgeries and just finished his 32nd chemo treatment and hopefully his last. Scans next week. Which brings me to my wonderful beloved mother who has been a rock for us throughout the past…
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Today is Bakerette's Anniversary!
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY HAPPY ANNIVERSARY HAPPY ANNIVERSARY HAAAPPPY ANNIVERSARY! Wishing you both many more happy years together! ♥ Cat
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Today is Lillith's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR LILLITH HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Best wishes on your birthday & throughout the coming year! ♥ Cat
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kidneys
Does anyone get urine test on their visits to the onco.Dr. I'm having a lot of unrine when i go I do drink a lot of water but that i did all the time but since i started chemo i wake up at night just about every two or three hours with lots of urine. much info needed. I actually had 2nd chemo of taxotere today but forgot…
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Update on waiting and praying
Good news my biopsy came back OK....It was a long wait because of some mix up at the lab....Also had bone scan which was ok except for spot on lower back but" they said" no evidence of bony metastatic disease...So here I am Praise God trying to find my "new normal.....Took a short trip to VA beach and the weather was…
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Night Sweats
Been having night sweats and sleeplessness since finding out about the Breast Cancer. Had my original biopsy on 9/2. Is this just my "shock" or could this be a side effect from the biopsy? PJ's are wet, sheets and hair wet .... if I take off the coves get chills..put them on and the heat flashes start again. Will this go…
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Radiation starts on Mon. 9/13.
Last chemo was Aug. 24 and am feeling better than I have all summer. Radiation begins in two days. Any tips? I have taken time off from work till rads are over.
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Rad Grad
Hello my pink friends I am officially done with my treatments...Trying to just step back and take a breath....The radiation has really done a number on my skin but now it will have time to heal.....Thanks for all the support.. Lots of love and many Blessings.......
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Guess who?
Ahhhh....no fair, my avitar gave it away! LOL Hi everyone!!!! Just thought I would drop in to let, those of you that know me, that I am still here and living life with cancer!! For those of you that do not know me, even though it is hard to believe right now, there really will come a point that you will start to move…