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from fry pan to fire........
2 weeks ago had my last (#8 TAC) chemo infusion....today was first day I could actually stand up sraight and walk without extreme pain! Today I also went for CT Simulation for rads........tomorrow I go for x-ray alignment, and the Rads start on Wednesday this week....just 2 1/2 weeks since finishing chemo......but I feel…
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what to eat during chemo
just wondering what food won't taste like metal to my grandmother. Any ideas would be wonderful and any other tips to handle chemo would be appreciated. thank you!!!
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Pink glove dance
If you haven't seen this, you need to. It brought tears to my eyes, we are not alone!! http://pinkglovedance.com Maureen
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CANCERVERSARY
This week is my 2 Year Cancerversary!!!! Celebrate with me! Love to all of you who have been my strength and my guidance these past 2 years! Cyber Hugs!!! Pat
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Teacher says, "Every time a bell rings...
...a crazy bald lady has completed her radiation." ....and they gave me the bell.
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Update on being DEVASTATED!!
I am still devastated over loosing my cousin/sister! Most of you probably recall the post i put up about it. Well i had to cut my vacation short to get home after i was informed of them finding her body in a cornfield about 3 miles from my house. The first thing i did was go to my aunts house which she is the one who…
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ptsd post treatment?
I'm 51 and was dxed in June of 09, I had bilat mast, did 4 rounds of AC and 4 of taxol, and tram flap recon last Dec. I had a bad scare last July when my onc thought she saw more caner in my neck following an MRI. After a pet and a second opinion my onc requested it was determined to be arthritis in my upper neck. Since…
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prayers please
I go in for my first CT scan since diagnosed in July 2009. With the numbness issue I'm scared... I've been praying so much lately! We lost 2 youngsters (22 yrs old) in our area in the past week. NOT to cancer, but it's WAY too young to die. Seems like a lot of bad news lately, I'm just hoping I won't have some tomorrow.…
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Nipple Reconstruction Question
Hello Ladies, I have done the expander reconstruction quite some time ago, its been over a year. I was supposed to have the nipple recon but kept getting sick and could not have it done. Well I have decided to go ahead and get it done since I am doing okay right now. I am hoping those of you that have had this done can…
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Triple negative breast cancer lumpectomy or masectomy?
I was diagnosed as triple negative early in August. I'm a 58 yr old Caucasian. Originally the plan was chemo, lumpectomy then radiation. Now my oncologist says the surgeon says a double masectomy would be a better choice. The stage is 2B with lymph node involvement. I don't know how many lymp nodes are involved for sure…
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Thanks for being here...
I've been reading the boards for a couple of weeks now, and you warriors have answered every question I've had. Thank you for that and the un-intended support, ya'll are amazing! I know you'll ask...I was diagnosed Aug 5th with triple negative IBC. I'm currently doing the chemo thing (TAC), then mastectomy and radiation.…
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i'm home from my surgery!
Thank you thank you thank you!!! i felt all your love and support as i went into surgery on wednesday. just got honme this evening and am going to sleep, but wanted to check in quickly. it sure was crowded in the OR with all of you pink warriors in there with me. thank you for being there tfor me - will post more tomorrow…
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starting chemo in 5 days any advice
i am 58 years old and found out in July i have breast cancer never really been sick what is the first treatment like
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any shampoo I can use?
I've been a hairdresser for 30 years and find myself battling bc. My last round of chemo is Sept 29th yay!!!Now I can help my customers in yet another area . Is there a shampoo I can use after chemo help it along. I hear of Aloe rid by Nexxus. Any others out there ?I wonder how may hairdressers end up with c.Is it the…
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aromatase inhibitors - managing side effects??
I have undergone surgery, chemo, radaiation, and have one more herceptin infusion in 3 weeks. I was taken off of Tamoxifen because I was unable to tolerate the side effects, specifically the bone and joint pain and stiffness. After recently having my ovary removed (lost the first one at 23) I start Femara in about 2 weeks,…
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Lumpectomy
Getting ready to leave for my BC Lumpectomy. Prayers for "No Nodes" needed and accepted from anyone and everyone. Will let you all know the results.
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sleeping difficulties
I am having a great deal of trouble sleeping. I have never been one to fall asleep easily but since diagnosis, I have had such anxiety. My dr gave me antidepressants that seem to have many digestive side effects( I think). Ambian also did not seem to work. My daytime anxiety improved so I was taking xanax only at night. It…
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Arimidex - Finally Did It
I was not keen on the idea of taking Arimidex because of its possible side affects. Well, I decided to take it (because I also have the option to stop taking it). Here’s the saga to having it filled. It took 2 weeks after seeing the medical oncology for me to fill the prescription. The first week was devoted to trying to…
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Anyone feeling the coolness of Fall?
Finally starting to feel a bit cooler here in Texas. How about ya'll?
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health and Wellness
After BC treatment my mind starts to go to health and wellness. Just finally finishing Anticancer. (too sick during treatment to read much). In it he explains about your body terrain. Not one to jump on any bandwagon, but things he says make sense and are food for thought. So what is it that you do to improve your terrain?…
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Just diagnosed with triple negative
I'm not quite sure what to expect. I already had the lump removed and now I will be starting chemo and radiation. I have been so numb from all of this and really could use some support from other wonderful women with the same. Really scared right now!!
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New Screen Name
Hi Pinks :) Just wanted to let you know I have changed my screen name to pinkkari09 formally kmsmclaughlin. All is well on my end, busy with school, work and the like. My doctor told me to get busy living, hope that's a good thing. My last pet scan came back with one small spot that they believe is due to surgery so we'll…
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General surgeon or surgical oncologist for lumpectomy?
i was just diagnosed with DCIS with a higly suspicious area for microinvasion. The only surgeons in my area are general. I would think that an oncologist would be able to do a better job...ie making sure they get a large enough area, but not too large...etc. Any recommendations?
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Radiation fatigue after one week?!?!
Finished chemo Aug. 24 started rads one week ago. Yesterday and today I am wiped. I'm trying to stay somewhat active but am napping twice a day the last two days. Everything is an effort. I wasn't expecting this kind of fatigue for a few weeks. Has anyone else experienced fatigue so soon into radiation? I feel like a wimp!
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Finally Taking a Long-Awaited Trip to Paradise!
My husband and I had a cruise planned for October '09 and holiday travel plans to my mom's in NY that year. Then the bomb dropped--I'm diagnosed with IDC and all travel plans get cancelled :( Well, after fighting this battle all year, I'm done with surgeries, I'm done with chemo, done with rads and we are finally going on…
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Another Whammy
I've been careful about sat fats for a long time, limiting my guilty pleasures to only occasionally. Haven't eaten bacon in months, no lunch meats. Careful about the "hidden fats" in so-called healthy foods, etc. I had my regular physical with the primary. Fasting blood work came back with elevated cholesterol. Not…
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My sister is losing her battle
I'm new to this board for posting. I have been following some posts. I'm sorry I haven't been a more active participant. My youngest sister has been battling breast cancer for 16 years but now I think the end is near. She's in the hospital now on oxygen and having a hard time breathing. Last night she had a mini stroke so…
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Signing Into website
Why do I have to get a new password message everytime I try to get into the Discussion Board? Having Left Lumpectomy with Sentinel Node blue dye biopsy on Monday, accepting prayers from everyone and anyone.
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tissue expander exchange
I just had my expanders taken out and the implants put in... I don't want to sound ungratful but I am not liking them at all, they are smaller than my own ones and flatter, not much projection. Will they take on a different shape or stay this way? just wondering if anyone else has had this feeling or am I just being silly!
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axilllary node dissection
I'm confused about the fact that everyone has a different amount of nodes removed and tested. Are there different amts in the area they take or do they use dye and just take the number they feel are possibly effected? When I scheduled my masectomy for next week the nurse said I would not be going in early for the dye since…