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ANOTHER TRANSFUSION
Here we go again with another blood transfusion tomorrow, this time for the low RBC. Pain patch is not enough at current strength and now ONC increased it to 150 on the Fentanol patch. My wife started to experience an involuntary leg twitch that may be the result of the patch. Things are really getting scary, becuase she…
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Hi, I'm a newcomer
I'm new at posting but have been reading all of your posts since I was dx in June. I had a bilateral masectomy middle aug. Started chemo last week and I'm doing good. I will be getting chemo every 3 wks. for 4 months. I will feel more comfortable about writing as the days go by, I will join in. I have never done this…
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Chemo brain attacks
So my brother in law is dealing with this beast on 3 fronts. His wife, his mom, and I are all currently battling the demon beast. So every family conversation always includes some kind of cancer discussion. His latest story...his wife's support group is having some kind of social function. He is, of course, expected to…
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So. Cal Warriors -- October 10th - Costa Mesa - 'Making Strides Against Breast Cancer' walk ... S
Just throwing this out there .. I recall talking about this walk during our lucheon back on 8/28 .. I WILL be there, however my 18 year old daughter, Alexandra aka Sasha will be walking in my place, as I am scheduled for yet again ... another breast surgery 9/29 - my last one --- I hope, as my health insurance is out the…
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I have a new (grand) baby too!
Must be baby month. Baby Jacob born 1:30 am on 9/20. 7#1oz 20 inches. I changed his first poop yesterday. It's like riding a bike. My first also. Cindy
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tiredness
I finished chemo in Nov. and am on harmonal replacement therapy, I am always tired and my Dr does not know why, all blood work is great but I tire quickly and have to rest. Is anyone going through the same thing or have had the same. Would like to have more energy.. bella64
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My thoughts about if you ever love tell me now
If you are ever going to love me, Love me now when I can know the sweet&tender feelings whichfrom true affections flow. Love me now While i am living, Do not wait until I'm gone and then have it chiseled in marble, Sweet words in ice cold stone. If you have tender loving thoughts of me, Please tell me now. If you wait…
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There is so an "I" in Team-Work!!!!
Hello my Kindred Spirits! Seems I haven't been posting as often lately! I have, thankfully been busy~ many of you ( especially my FB friends) know that I have had incredible, spiritual, fulfilling times with Reggie and his Tribe for the last two weeks. If any of you is interested, you can friend me on FB...I am Claudia…
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finger weakness has any one have it?
Hi everyone. I had lumpectomy Sept 14 2009 IDC with no node involvement, followed with chemo tac and carbo herceptin for 6 treatments every 3 weeks just finished the herceptin for one year. Also have mild lymphedema in hand and fingers. This past week my fingers feel very weak I am having trouble doing every day things in…
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Marines911 Thinking of You
Thinking of you and hoping you and your wife are doing okay...Also wanted to take a moment to thank you for your service and for protecting us and our great country. Let us know if we can help in any way. Love, Shy
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My find of the day
One of my favorite things to do, is to go garage saleing on Saturday's. My poor Hubby NEVER knows what I will come home with next! For ex: once I came home with a calf (Yes! Baby cow) in my van! :-)Anyway, today was our neighborhood sale. Got up early, went treasure hunting, but found myself pretty disappointed at this…
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Any help for heartburn?
I completed my second round of chemo (TAC), and I'm having a really hard time with hearburn. Any suggestions? Thanks for the support. Linda
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A Gorilla Walks Into A Bar...
A Gorilla Walks Into A Bar... A gorilla walks into a bar and orders a martini to the amazement of the bartender. When the bartender gives the gorilla the martini, hes further surprised to see that the ape is holding a $20 bill. The bartender takes the $20, then he decides to see just how smart the gorilla is, so he hands…
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Got my first haircut
Although my hair fell out after my first chemo in 3 weeks I had little white hairs all over my head.I finished chemo the end of April and had my mastecomy May 26th. Now I am on Avastin which doesn't effect hair. Lots of black hair has grown in so I am going to be salt and pepper and I really like it. Went to my stylist…
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Neulasta or Chemo?
I was diagnosed with TNBC on July 5th after having a lumpectomy on 6/30 that the surgeon thought would be benign. Partial mastectomy was 7/14. I am Stage IIB with no lymph node involvement. I began TC chemo on 9/2 with a Neulasta injection on 9/3. Within 2 1/2 days the bone pain was so severe I could barely move (pain in…
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Visit with the Ortho Surgeon
Much like one of the post getting tired of trying to make them see what shape I am in and after not getting the MRI of the lumps in my arm along with the shoulder that were to be done really takes its toll on the ability to try and stay oh so positive. I more concerned about the lumps but because of the pain level and the…
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I am gonna be on the radio
My local radio station is celebrating October as Breast Cancer Awareness month and asked if some people from my Cancer Center would like to speak on the radio and they will play it all during the month of October. How cool is that.. I was asked to speak about yoga and breast cancer since I am in the yoga group at my cancer…
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more pictures of hair regrowth/feedback wanted
(right) (front) (top) ohilly
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surgery tomorrow and Today I promise to..
Surgery tomorrow has me more agitated than normal, but reading your posts on: today I promise to...helped me feel better. Thanks for all the info, support and inspiration:)
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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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Celebration Time!
Had my Lumpectomy yesterday...NO NODES!!! Was home by dinner time. Blue today all over from the blue dye. Just a little uncomfortable in the area; using ice packs. Drinking lots of liquids and resting. Follow-up appointment next Tuesday. My experience was positive...Thanking everyone for their prayers...it was a great…
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Am i being sensitive?
I have to admit it was a weird day for me. Although I am happy to be getting back to my life, I am also frightened. What is my new normal going to be.? I have a physically and mentally demanding job and wonder how that will be. So I finished PT today been doing PT for at least 9 months. I felt sad to leave a place that was…
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Less invasive surgery OK for breast cancer
Removing selected lymph nodes can be as effective as removing them all, study says LONDON — Some breast cancer patients may do just as well with a less invasive surgery to remove selected lymph nodes rather than the aggressive operation normally used to remove them all, a new study says. In the biggest trial yet to compare…
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sorry traciinla, but i just have to share this!
i did get a blow-up gown when they were preparing me for surgery, it was really warm in the room what with five of us in there (not to mention all of you). the nurse told me they could cool me off with my gown. i couldn't help but mention to my friends that traciinla didn't get a blow-up gown or a pesto recipe. one of the…
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Vacation Cut Short
I'm back home. My husband and I left early Saturday morning. We drove 9 hours to Myrtle Beach. Had a wonderful dinner & a relaxing evening. Yesterday we got up and went to breakfast. When we returned, my son called & he was at the hospital with my daughter-in-law. We packed up and drove 9 hours back home yesterday. Please…
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Wednesday 9/8 is the big day
On Wednesday I start chemo. I will be a part of a trail study for us triple negative folks, PARP Inhibator. I will be given cistplatin and PARP. My onc told me that the side effects are not as bad as the carboplatin I was on before my surgery. My hair is just starting to grow back, I hope I don't loose it again. I started…
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Prayer request
Asking for prayers for an acquaintance that will be going in for a double mastectomy in Texas. MaryAnne is the soul bread winner in her home and surgery is scheduled for the 21st.
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Taxotere, Carboplatin, Herceptin
Just curious how many woman have had the combo of Taxotere, Carboplatin and Herceptin? How is your hair coming in? Would love to find someone out there who had a similar experience to mine, (sparce, thin, hair regrowth one year out with visible scalp) is further out from their treatment, and has a full head of hair now!!!!…
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NED
I don't want to sound stupid but I am new to this and I have question..... who or what is NED?
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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…