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High B.P. & dizziness Has any one else had this
For the last two days I have woke up very dizzy. I sit up in bed and fall over!! Yesterday my B.P. was 171/105 when this happened. I thought that was it. So I called my PC and he seen me yesterday. Gave me more meds to bring Pb down when it goes high. I am on Pb meds I take at night. It happened again at 2 this morning but…
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Celebrating My 9 Year Cancerversary Today!!
It's hard to believe really. On the one hand it seems like forever ago. On the other, it seems like a couple of weeks ago! I remember so clearly everything that went down that day and forever changed my life! Grateful for every day, month and year since then! And to all the "newbies"...just know, the anxiety, fear and…
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Im devastated....need prayers!!!!
I dont know if any of you have seen the nation wide news of a missing mother of two from Iowa that disappeared last Friday (Sept 3). Her name is Stacy Wilson! She is also my very very close cousin...we grew up together as if she was my sister...we always hung out every mornin at my aunts house...we have been thru alot…
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Chemo Burn
During my 3rd treatment of chemo, I received a burn because the medicine dripped out of the IV unto my skin. My skin did not turn black until about a week later. It has now been over six weeks since this happened. I contacted the doctor (and she saw it during my fourth and final chemo treatment) and told me to put aloe and…
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Sister update.
Just got the news from my sister. Turns out that the lump the Doc. found is just a fibroid. They will keep an eye on it though especially because of her history with pancreatic cancer. Thanks to all of you for you prayers and positive thoughts; I truly believe that all that power had a lot to do with the results. Thanks…
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Bad news from the onc today
Six weeks ago I finished 18 weekly treatments with Taxol and herceptin and am feeling quite good, almost "normal." Since the Taxol I've been on herceptin and zometa every 3 weeks with aromasin (hormone.) I thought things were stable with my many tumors, (I'm stage IV with tumors in the lungs, liver and bones.) Just got a…
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lymphedema...increases with Rads?
Well, the rad consulation meeting did not offer much info....just know I will start the scan and x-rays next week to start the process. Dr. did not wish to give me any info on creams...said when we started she would give me something then! but.... she did say that the rads might likely increase the lymphedema I have! Wow,…
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confused about node status....help
hi gals i was dx with IDC and had a bilateral mastectomy with SNB. Had to go for 2nd surgery micro metastasis was found in one of the nodes so they did an axillary node dissection. I am er+ pr+ Her2-. tumor size 1.7 cm. Just got the oncotype score back and it was a 9. the onco says i am node-. how can this be since there…
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Diagnosed with "Triple Negative" Breast Cancer Stage 2b with cancerous lymph nodes
Has anyone had this particular breast cancer and if so, did you do chemo first before surgery or after? I went for several opinions and I haven't if doing chemo first is better for "triple negative" patients????
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1 yr anniversary
Haven't been here in a while, but just checking in. Labor weekend was my anniversary of my diagnosis. Things are good, happy to be alive and continue to pray for those in my life who are still fighting this disease. My dear friend is stage 4, third time around and continues her fight.. here's to my dear friend, my hero and…
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Prayers for Devon please
I would like to ask for prayers for a young man (19) his name is Devon. He has been battling cancer for about 3 yrs. I am not sure of the original diagnosis or type. He is at MD Anderson being treated right now. I got an e mail earlier today that his counts are dangerously low. He has been on Nuelasta. I would appreciate…
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My sister who had DCIS
9 years ago, had lumpectomy, rads for 6 weeks followed by 5 years on Tamoxifen. She had a call back from radiology today that her mammo showed calcifications on other breast. She has an appt next Tuesday to see what the radiologist thinks while doing an ultrasound. Her original lumpectomy was from a mammo dx of…
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Today is Terri805's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR TERRI HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Best wishes on your birthday & throughout the coming year! ♥ Cat
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The Scar Project
Ran across this tonight. October begins the onslaught of pinkness with breast cancer awareness month. For many of us the pink ribbons start making us queasy. "The Scar Project" is a book of young bc survivors showing their scars, their determination and their kick cancer a$$ attitude. "The Scar Project" has a page on…
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OK Girls let's See the Hair MIne after no Hair and Now Hairl!!!
well i took this pic today and wanted to let you know those with no hair or little hairs coming it will all come back though some will be different it will come back and me without makeup too!! I was thrilled when i could be gel on 3 hairs. Love and hugs to all that are well and those who are still in treatment.
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Photos posted of wedding ,Charlie and Brooke
Here are some of the photos from the wedding I attended in Ohio.There is also a current photo of Brooke. You can see my short, grey hair coming in. Think I may keep it. Hope you enjoy the photos. Go to my home page by clicking on to Natly 15,then click Expressions to view the photos.
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reconstruction now or later..fluid buildup?
Still looking for advise from your experiences..need to schedule mastectomy after I see plastic sugeon on tues. I have been concerned about ongoing difficulties and addition surgery with expanders and was leaning toward no reconstruction at this time. Does everyone need expanders if reconstruction is done at time of…
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just an update
Hi all! Sorry i havent been around much lately. Just to update that i am still waiting for a date for my exchange but should be nxt month sometime. I am MORE than ready now! lol Hope you are all keeping as well as can be and i will try and check in more often. lots of ((((hugs))) to you all Kay xxx
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Waiting for appt.
Had first appt. with doctor. Said she was going to check with the doctor who took the biopsy and the xrays. There may be a second turmor? Can't have an MRI. Was in shock when found out that I had BC now have to wait to find out what kind? Stage 1 is all I know at this point. If more than one tumor in the breast doctor is…
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HOPE
You can live three weeks without food You can live three weeks without water But you cannot live three minutes with HOPE
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surgery tomorrow
well, i think i have gotten over the freaking out part. i am very calm and at peace about this part of my journey. i know so many of you have already gone through the surgery part - with inflammatory breast cancer, the chemo comes first. i kept hoping that almost eight months of chemo would have saved my breast, but that…
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Tumor stable
I saw my oncologist on Tuesday he says the tumor is stable. It did not shrink or grow. I will continue my Taxol weekly and return to MD Anderson in 6-7 weeks for another ultrasound.
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I carried you all with me this weekend!!!!!
Some of you ( ok~ MOST of you) know that I am happily married to a Native American~ an amazing man in his own right, and on top of that, a Tribal elder, a spiritual man, and one so involved in the renewal and preservation of his culture. I am honored daily to be in his company, and the company of his tribe. His Tribe, the…
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Texas re-union
Ours is scheduled for October 23 at 12:30. This is the list of Texans that responded to the first post: menda sea60 sgamtd creampuff91344 survives arkansasgirl gregstahl boppy of 3 Ours is quite a ways off yet but just touching base. Anyone else? Boppy already said she can't make it.
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Today is sohardbnme's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR SHBM HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Wishing you a day/year filled with all the things you love most! ♥ Cat
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mouth pain
I finished my 5th round of chemo wed the 8th.One to go, I hope I make it. I have numbness in my left cheek. I had it with #4. Also my metal mouth got worse. Does anyone have these problems? Sometimes I feel this whole thing is not worth it.I cried all day. Thank you
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Cost Of Arimidex?
Cost Of Arimidex new Since Arminidex has gone generic I was just wondering what the cost factor is now. I'll be taking Arimidex after October and I've heard all kinds of price ranges on the cost (of course I know different insurance companies pay different amounts too). Can the rest of you who are already taking this drug…
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1st and last chemo
I had my first chemo 9-2-10, couldn't tolerate taxotere, but cytoxan was ok. That night I had the hor flashes and night sweats so bad the next day my hair looked like it hadn't been washed in a week. Then I only was getting five hours of sleep per night, I did not want to eat the comfort food I bought, my back, neck, hip…
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Starting Chemo on Monday!
This is my first time posting but have been reading posts for weeks. Everyone is so reassuring and the personal experiences really help. Diagnosed in July and finally starting Chemo Monday! At least, I know I am normal because I am terrified of the next 4 months! Guess I better start drinking water now :) The support has…
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Chemo #2 & Hair Loss
I had my second chemo this past Monday. It went fine, though I am MUCH more tired this time around. Plus, when I woke up on Monday, I found that my hair had finally started really coming out. By this afternoon I couldn't take the shedding any longer so I had Hubby shave it. It's about 1/8 inch long now & still coming out…