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Had my markers drawn today
I'm seeing my oncologist in one week and had all of my labs done today. Please send some healing vibes, good wishes, prayers--whatever you have. Thanks! I'm a little nervous.
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More waiting and praying
Went to breast center today..Had a mammo,ultrasound,& FNA....So I am left waiting for pathology report..Again the doc. says "not to worry"...It was a cyst but it had some kind of suspicious tissue...But I am sending all my prayers out to all the others that have posted with their news....This disease is UGLY......
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Tomorrow I will finally end up my relation with IV’s
I can’t believe that I already had 16 treatments, and tomorrow I will have my last Herceptin done, finnito, final… forever :) … So for those ladies that think OMG, a year of treatments, let me tell you that there is an end, and that everything in life - the good things and the not so good things - change and come to an…
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I don't understand about Lymphedema &Seroma
I tried to search my question but can not get the answer I am looking for. Lately I am seeing many of our sisters have or had Seroma, or especially LYMPHEDEMA. What causes the condition to come in the first place. Lifting, Moving arm to much, or does it just take hold without cause??? Lymphedema sounds so painful I want to…
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Finance question
I'm sure this has been asked and answered, but I can't seem to find the thread. So, if you'll bear with me.... Is there financial help out there for people WITH insurance, but have problems with co-pays because insurance deductible has not been met? Thanks. Jennifer
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Agencies that help with copays.......
A couple of you have asked for the names and numbers of the groups I used so I thought I'd post it in a new thread. I have three numbers and the first one is the foundation that helped me. The criteria were that you had to have insurance but it didn't pay all of the bill, there's a certain income criteria (don't know what…
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1st mammo after surgery and radiation
I went today for my 1st mammo and bone density test after my surgeries and radiation treatment. I find out the results tomorrow and I am nervous and I am praying for everything to be ok. I have blocked it out of my mind since radiation treatments ended in April and now the day has come too soon and I am stressing about the…
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Making Strides in Costa Mesa - Who's in?
I know that VickiSam and her lovely daughter will be there, and I know that Traci and Trace are busy moving. Is anyone else coming?
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New (to me) positive breast cancer website
A friend sent me the link below. I found the site really positive with lots of good (not necessarily new) information. Enjoy if you haven't been there. And, yes, they do sell stuff. http://www.breastcancerpartner.com/index.shtml Suzanne
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Just wanted to share this
> A little girl had been shopping with her Mom in Target. She must have > been 6 years old, this beautiful red haired, freckle faced image of > innocence. It was pouring outside. The kind of rain that gushes over the > top of rain gutters, so much in a hurry to hit the earth it has no time to > flow down the spout. We all…
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Today is ManWithAMission's birthday!
Best wishes for a great day and a wonderful, healthy year ahead! Celebrate! love, Jenny
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Constipation Help!
I have tried Colace and I'm drinking alot of water as I have been. I had my 2nd chemo this past week and then it started. No problem at all after 1st. chemo. Does anyone have anything that they are doing that works to keep it all moving. :( I don't want this to become a big problem. Please help...thanks!
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Today is m-star's birthday!
Happy, Happy Birthday! Wishing you a wonderful day! love, Jenny
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radiation and taste
I have completed 4 of 6 weeks of radiation and am noticing some change in the way things taste. Has anyone else had this happen?
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Anyone take parting part in a clinical trial, or know of one for us to check out?
Just wondering how to go about a search for one that would be appropriate.
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Oncologist did not have good news yesterday
I did not want to post my news so close to Heidi's but since we are both fighting the same type of cancer, Infammatory Breast Cancer, i decided to put the info here today. He said that my cancer markers are still quite high, and the pain on my right side is from the liver tumor. Also, the reason i am so tired every day is…
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Green tea is ok
P.A. asked onc. doc and called me back said having 1 cup of green tea is ok. I drink decaf.
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Wish Me Luck Tomorrow!
I'm getting my yearly mammogram tomorrow morning! And though I'm 9 years out and should be a an "old pro" by now, I must admit that I still get a little nervous when it comes time to get the girl (I only have one "original" side) smashed like a pancake! LOL. Those fears of "what if they find something" start creeping back…
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Skipper 85 - Update
Hello Everyone: I'm sorry I haven't been in touch for a while. So many things are going on here. First of all thank you for all your prayers and posts. They are more comforting than you can imagine. Please know that I pray for all the pink ladies every night. My sister was moved to hospice on Saturday. They are slowly…
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14 more left to do
So far so good no side effects expect for hot flashes no fun.lol . between the yorgurt and the old fashion coke tummy happy. I went from the poster girl for the type of mastecomy I had to now what looks like the poster girl for chemo. Yea im slowly losing my hair. Got a teddy bear from the last chemo now my boyfriend three…
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Who has had a PET SCAN what can you tell me about it?
Boy does it ever end? Went for a ct scan on Thursday now have to go for Pet scan. They saw some shadows ans something in the liver Dr thinks it may be a sist. How are these scans done? I did not like the MRI I hope it is not the same type of machine. What can you share with me. It will be done a week form tomorrow,it will…
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My .. 'Duh'.. moment of the week ...
still taking sit baths while recovering from my latest breast surgery, I decided to jump into the shower and use the newly installed 'shower hose' I insisted that my hubby install .. while scrubbing I notice purple lines under my right breast (surgically breast) and I scrub .. scrub .. scrubbed .. Oh my, I can't get that…
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To wear a bra or not?
Hello! Having surgery Tuesday, right breast lumpectomy and reduction of both breasts. How long until the swelling goes down and when can I purchase a bra? Feel very uncomfortable w/o wearing one.
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oh nooo Mr. Bill my cravings contolled me today...
just drove one hour each way for del taco craving...only one close to orlando...not so goofy until you hear that within 4 blocks of my home we have, ready? And I know this isn't everybody...taco bell, mcdonalds, burger king, ihop, dennys, joes crab shack, shoneys, perkins, fudruckers, buffalo wing stop, chevys, chilis,…
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Mammo after lumpectomy?
I had lumpectomy in April 2010. I am scheduled for mammo Fri. How do they perform a diagnostic mammo on the lump. breast?
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Moffitt Cancer Center
I just want to say that I had a very inspiring day at our FACTORS program presented by the Women's Oncology Center at Moffitt. This was my 2nd year, and I came away with increased knowledge, inspiration and hope for our future with improved or new treatment information. Just to sit at the conference with 500 or so with…
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Today is survives Birthday!!!
Wishing you a very happy birthday and many, many more! love, Jenny
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Haven't been on in awhile, but...
GREAT NEWS!!! I had my first MRI and mammogram after radiation treatment and rad. onc. said NO SIGN OF CANCER. Can it get any better than that? What a weight off of my shoulders. Also, haven't been able to get back on since I started working in September (teacher), absolutely nuts. Still napping about an hour a day after I…
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Did You Realize That Today Is 10-10-10??????
Kind of cool that it is! So, anyone that has the lucky number of 10 had best play the lottery today! LOL Oh, and if you win..how about splitting the winnings with all of us? Hugs, Leeza
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Femara switch
Hi all, Due to the horrendous side effects I had from femara, my onc. switched me to tamoxifen. I will pray that I can tolerate this. Some of you asked me to post after my dr. visit, so that is why I am. He also told me that at 35% of women simply can not tolerate the side effects. I was on it for 6 months and kept…