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Urgent..sterioid reaction
Hat Cehmo on Oct. 19th, Neulasta shot on the 20th. Had the "normal" side effects. Now having "cold sweats". Wake up and not warm but cold and my hair is wet, feet and body is cold. My energy level once I start doing something keeps going. Called Onc. said to check for a temp. No temp, no fever. Was taking Dexamethasone…
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Glucose lever way to high
I had my 3rd. chemo yesterday and i did real well. Didn't feel like my head was going to explode. One problem though. My blood work that came back from the lab from the previous Mon. showed my glucose level to be at 119,lab flagged it HIGH. My glucose was always in the 80"s. I was so surprised. I questioned it after chemo…
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hey rague! i hear snow is heading your way!!!
hey rague! i hear snow is heading your way!!! all i can say is don't send it to wisconsin!!!
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New To The Group
Was told I have cancer in July. Mamotone Biopsy Aug. Tumor removed Oct 1st. Will have a port on Oct 29th See a group of Dr's Nov 3rd My Oncologists Naturopathic Oncologist Dietitian Psychoeuroimmunology (PNI) When I tell people I will be getting Chemo first thing they say is you will lose your hair & be very sick. So tired…
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Re-run Pumpkin Pie reciept
For those of you who missed this and I am trying to be politically correct I have posted the above subject on My CSN Space under expressions. This reciept got hung up in the Doris mess. I really do love pumpkin pie and this time of year but am considering apple pie now.
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drain tube is going back in!
i had a mastectomy on sep 28 my drain tube pulled out 8 days after surgery, the surgeon had no choice but to pull it out. i have went in 5 times since for needle aspirations so the surgeon is going to put the drain tube back in tommorrow morning. teresa
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joke of the day?
An elephant turns to a naked man and says "Hey buddy, How do you breath with that little thing?" Happy Wednesday!!
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From one pumpkin to another
From one pumpkin to another!!!!!!! A woman was asked by a coworker, "What is it like to be a Cancer Survivor?" The woman replied, "It is like being a pumpkin." God picks you from the patch, brings you in, and washes the sadness off of you. Then He cuts off the top and scoops out all the yucky stuff. He removes the seeds of…
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It's baaaaack.... and it's in my brain.
DAMN!!!!!!!!!!! They have me scheduled for Cyper knife with (get this!) DR. RAVI SHANKAR. Let's hope he doesn't bring that stupid musical instrument with him! Anyone been through this? I know your prayers and thoughts are with me, no need to post that, I can feel them! Just advice, please. I luve you ALL! Hope and pray no…
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How Are You Doing Meena, Bjmom and Shortscake? Haven't seen an update from any of you for awhile.
Hey Meena, Bjmom and shortscake! Just wondering how you are all doing. Update us when you can. Praying for all of you, Kylez
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Learned something about Facebook that I didn't know
I didn't know that what we write here could show up on Facebook. I put the name I use here on these boards in the "search" box on facebook and at the bottom of the search results it showed links to these discussion boards with thngs I had written in the past about my lymphedema and breast swelling. To say the least, it was…
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Lumpectomy
I had it on the first of Oct. Still sore with chapped like feeling & yesterday some shooting pain. How long till the soreness goes away?
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Femara and hair!
I know that I haven't been around much lately. Too much going on here. Any of you of Femara may be able to help me. My hair grew back really well after chemo...that was about 8 months ago. Suddenly 3 weeks ago my hair started to fall out. Then yesterday...suddenly ...it changed from being curly to sooooo straight. Just…
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Inserting Links Into Posts
Everyone seems to just copy the link and paste it into their post, but all of this spamming got me thinking that we can actually set up links. Visit W3Schools! Is the site I found the information on how to do this. The example below will open the linked document in a new browser window: Example a…
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One Year Mamo
Well its my one year mamo after treatments, a little nervous, as we all get, but a few prayers coming my way would'nt hurt. Thank You Karie
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Today is Cookie97's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY 55TH BIRTHDAY DEAR EDIE HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Hoping your day is blessed with all the things you love most and may all your wishes come true! ♥ Cat
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I'm writing a speech for Making Strides, any ideas??
Morning all! I'm 5 days post my LAST chemo, other than upset stomach off & on all night last night I'm feeling fairly well. I have a few things I'd like you to share your input on, if you would be so kind :) The first is - this Saturday I have a team together for our local Making Strides walk. The ACS asked if I would give…
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Why did you choose the picture on your profile?
I look like I am sleeping... that's why. Because cancer is a nightmare and I am expecting to wake up soon! That's why. Ayse
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Questions about brain mets
To those who have brain mets, what were your symptoms? The last 2 weeks I've been having headaches similar to sinus headaches. And what is the treatment? What is cyber knife? I think I'll call my doctor tomorrow.
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double mastectomy w/ reconst. How long recovery?
Done with chemo! PET/CT is Clear! On to surgery! Here's the question, how long will I need someone to stay with me after surgery. I'm in great physical shape but have three kids to take care of ages 6, 10 and 12. My sister has offered to fly out and help, but I need to know about how long she should stay. My husband is not…
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It's back
The cancer appears to be back and I am petrified. i had a 3 year reprieve and now it starts again. I'm scared.
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off topic..... bath constuction done - now deciding on what color to paint it??????
my entire house except my daughters room is tan with white trim, trying to think of a new color to paint my bathroom. FYI: Daughters room is tinkerbell green and pink
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Meditation: Jon Kabat-Zinn
Thought I'd share this tidbit with you all. Several weeks ago I went to a talk on Mindfulness at UCLA. The presentor was Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn. The event was sponsored by the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Dr. Kabat-Zinn is a doctor and author who developed a practice to help individuals dealing with chronic and/or terminal…
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Anybody ready for winter?
I know I'm not but as I look outside there is a lot of that white stuff called snow coming down! This is what we call fall in Central Oregon....lol Hugs, Georgia
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Spammer SunOnoble
Flag the posts I spent the better part of my day yesterday flagging Doris. Thanks heading to my mamo : )
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Any referral recommendations for Kaiser Surgeon Southern Calif?
Can anyone recommend an excellent Kaiser surgeon in Southern California, Baldwin Park or surrounding areas? I'm new to Kaiser and just was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. I can't go to any of my previous doctors whom I've known for years...so I'm hoping for a good referral...Thanks, Momof_4
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Neulasta with Taxol?
just wondering, i forgot to ask my onc on friday (chemo brain) ;) if i will be getting a neulasta after every taxol? from what i've read, it seems like if my blood counts have been ok with A/C that i might not have to?? that would be awesome! what happened with everyone else? thanks *hugs* carrie :)
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Hot Flashes, Thrush
Have Thrush. Tongue and throat yeast infection. Hot flashes are terrible, unable to sleep more than a few hours since dinner yesterday. No sleep, just rest. Tingling in hands and legs, genera aches and pains. Will taking Tylenol help? Hello all night owls.
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fluff...and circumstance
Let me begin by saying I have no intention of starting a controversial thread... A few weeks back I was driving a local stretch of freeway, carpooling my daughter and one of her friends to a school event when from the back seat I hear, "MOM, that's you on that billboard!" Sure enough, pictures that were taken of me now…
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tumor under sternum
i am looking for somebody who might be going through the same thing that my friend is going through. she has breast cancer with an unattached tumor under her sternum. i believe some lymph nodes are involved near the sternum as well. i would like to hear your story to see if i could somehow help her go through this by…