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Cold capping
Did anyone here do cold capping?
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Music therapy?
It is a very rainy day here in New England and I am trying to put together some music to get me through the treatments. It really helped me the last time I had cancer treatments. Does anyone else do this? I would love some suggestions. So far, I have Sting, "Fragile", of course the Rocky theme, and Whitney Houston's " I…
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Guess where I am?
Hi! I am in the infusion room for about an hour.. 2 more to go......one step closer to being cancer free! The only effects of the steroids have been that I am eating anything that is not tied down. Fingers crossed that it goes well.
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Low Dose Chemo
Hi! I have been doing some research and I came across a article actually a couple articles talking about low-dose chemo. Basically said that cancer patients, even breast cancer patients can actually benefit from taking lower doses of chemo over longer periods of time, verses taking high densebdoses. The reasoning behind it…
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Our Leader Camul holding court on top of mountain
Here's a new folks. Lotta scrolling on the other one. Trying to keep things simple. It's tough right now and I am hoping tommorrow will have at least a tiny resolution. We did our thing Sensei!!! ONWARD! Sherry
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Diet and cancer
I am determined to change over to a Vegan diet to prevent further cancers. Can anyone recommend a good cookbook? Has anyone else made the change of diets?
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Pet Scan frustration
Hi Everyone Yesterday I went for a PET Scan that was ordered by my oncologist. It was scheduled in the afternoon and I was instructed not to eat or drink anything for six hours prior. I then waited in the radiology department for an hour before I was brought back for the scan. Two techs tried to get an IV started to put in…
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Radiation burn with seroma
Hi all, new here. I'm Kelley. I guess I could tell my whole story, chemo, surgery, foot nerve pain (still, fu taxol), but my main concern is radiation on my seroma. I had a bilateral, and also a complete lymphectomy on my right side. I have had the seroma drained at least 12 times since surgery 10 weeks ago, at one point…
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long weekend
Did anyone get away for the long weekend? I went tenting for 3 nights with my whole family-a bit wet but fun. Denise
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Bad reaction to 2nd treatment now surgery
im double negative HER2 positive IDC I was on TCHP treatment and 2 minutes into my second infusion of Taxotere I had a bad reaction, my throat closed and it was very hard to breathe, my pulse and blood pressure went through the roof and crazy back pain, after they got me stable I continued with CHP (i didn't finish the…
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Really worried
Hello, I am a 26 year old female and mom to two children. I am currently breastfeeding my youngest who is a little over 2 years old. About 2 weeks ago, I noticed my armpit swelled up. It seemed to happen quite suddenly, or I at least hadn't noticed it until then. I went to see my doctor and she did a breast exam and told…
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cancer and parkinsons
cancer and parkinsons i was recently diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. i am scheduled to start chemo at the end of may. i also have parkinsons disease. i was diagnosed 6 years ago and have been able to manage it. my parkinsons really affects the stiffness and pain in my body mostly my back. i am reading alot of posts…
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Just for fun, what is, or was, your career?
Like I said, just for fun and getting to know each other better - what do you, or did you do for a living? And yes, I consider being a stay at home mom a career. I am a teacher and have been for 28 years. I currently teach Kindergarten. Next? Nancy
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exercises during chemo
Hi, I've had two bouts of chemotherapy so far. The first two weeks after chemo I am usually hospitalized in a clean room, but usually by the third week I am well enough to come home. However I'm as weak as a baby. I have an artificial vein in my right shoulder, so it means I cannot lift my right arm or put any stress on…
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Starting TC 5-30-17
Hi Everyone, My name is Angel and I am a single mom of two beautiful girls. My oldest is 19 and my youngest is 12. I was diagnosed on March 9, 2017 and I had a lumpectomy with the removal of 2 lymph nodes. My tissue and lymph nodes were not infected. I have a diagnosis of Invasive Ductal Carcinoma In-Situ Stage 1A, Grade…
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PET CT results interpretation
Can someone please help me understand the results:What does it mean if PET Ct reads What does it mean if PET Ct reads Left breast shows metabolically active soft tissue thickening (6.5 x 2.7cm, SUV max 14.2) involving multiple quadrants and extending into nipple areolar complex. Few metabolically active tiny nodules are…
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Biopsies
This is my first post here, and I so hope I am following the rules and doing this correctly. I had 3 ultrasound guided biopsies last week. Received the call today that they were benign. However, the breast center's practice is to compare the ultrasounds with a mammogram after the biopsies are taken to see if they match.…
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Traveling with Prosthesis
Do breast prosthesis set off alarms at security checkpoints on airlines, cruises, etc. I'm just curious because I'm going on a cruise in 4 days!!!!
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Statistical Calculators
There are 2 statistical calculators which show the difference between treatment vs. Non treatment. here is one http://www.lifemath.net/cancer/breastcancer/outcome/index.php The other is from the UK, and I am not sure the treatments are the same in the USA, but it has a drop down menu which allows you to select the…
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Keytruda And METs
Is anyone enrolled in a Keytruda trial and it's effectiveness on Metastatic Breast Cancer? I'm trying to find out to see how the trial is going. My girlfriend was scheduled to take part in a study but was disenrolled due to a infection forming in her lung from a drain clog. Unfortunately, she recently passed away.
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Sharing this in two forums
Hi everyone, I was recently diagnosed with ovarian cancer in February 2017. I had a complete hysterecomy on May 5, 2017, and when the pathology report came back, I was told I had not only ovarian cancer, but uterine cancer. My chemo regimen changed (they removed one of the ovarian cancer treatment meds and added another…
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Happy National Cancer Survivors Day!
Survivorship starts the day of diagnosis.
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"Living Flat"
Does anyone have experience with a plastic surgeon in Vancouver, WA who works with women who do not want to reconstruct their breasts and Live flat"? I am having a bad experience with my current surgeon around this subject. I really appreciate any insight! Thanks!
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Tomoxafin
Could some of you weigh in on Tomoxafin? I will finish radiation in about two weeks and my next step is supposed to be Tomoxafin. For my paricular genetic profile Tomoxafin does not statistically reduce my chance of recurrance/new breast cancer by much, but I am 100% ER/PR+ and my MO does want me to take it. An AI with…
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Nerve and bone damage from Radiation
Hi, I have looked around the site and cannot pinpoint this particular problem. It is not for me as I have never had radiation for BC. My friend is 3 years out from her last radiation. She had a lumpectomy. She is experincing deep pain in her rib area with muscle spasms. She had test and it is not from her back. Blood test…
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Time soon for a wig any advice please
I will be starting Chemo Tues. Where is the best place to get a wig.I would like to try it on.I got one from acs. But don't fit good or look good after I got it.You get one every two years.So I need to buy one.Any suggestions are appriatted.Thank you.
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D day
I just got back from the doctor's office and have agreed to give chemo a try. I will have the port put on next week and chemo starts next Friday. It was a tough decision, but my daughter really felt strongly that she wanted me to try it. So, if my heart can handle it, I will give it a go. I need to get geared up for this…
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Removing dressing after lumpectomy
Hi. I had a lumpectomy Wednesday and I have been doing fine. They told me to remove the outer dressing 48 hrs. After the surgery which is now. I am having a hard time getting it off. It is gauze topped with a waterproof square tape. The skin is coming off with the tape and it is still bleeding. Any tips? Ouch.
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Let's talk pot and it uses, what is your opinion of it?
Recently, I was on another discussion board researching and came across an interesting discussion. Some people were very judgemental and some even seemed a bit hostile to the subject of marijuana use for cancer patients. So I jumped in with both big feet and addressed my opinion of the taboo topic. I am curious to hear…
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1st Chemo Treatment today!
Today is the day! I'm a mix of emotions, mostly anxious. I'm starting my 1st round of A/C, so any helpful tips, suggestions and encouragement are all welcomed. I know we all react different, but this chemo combo scares me a bit I'll let you know how it goes