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Good-Bye my Port - a Poem by Vicki Sam
As most of you know by now, I've had a love/hate relationship with my port .. I just wanted to share a few departing words, as I go in tomorrow afternoon to have my good friend - "Victor" removed from my upper inner right arm. Yes, he is a man, as only a man could cause so much pain along with life support, all at the same…
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New Doc Today
Good morning everybody, Today I had my 4th chemo, & I got me a new doctor! I'm so happy, & love my new doctor. It turns out that he was the one on call, that 1st night I called in about my mouth sores. I gave my old doc another chance yesterday, but she lost out miserably. So on my way out the chemo room, I saw this man &…
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New Flower update
Good morning dear sisters, On Monday I have started lymphedema treatment at St. Joseph Hospital in Orange.The only available spot was during lunch time. I will have early lunch, then going to treatments, then back to work. I do not know if I can tolerate it , but I am going to try. If you do not see me around for the next…
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I'm a Chemo Grad Too!
Woo Hoo! Had my last chemo today. It went well and I am feeling good. Still on my steroid rush. Looking forward to my last crash day on Saturday. I plan to stay in my pajamas all day and just do nothing. Have to feel better before Sunday. It's my daughter-in-law's baby shower! After my chemo today, my husband & I…
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DIEP Flap reconstruction and radiation - need input
I had a mastectomy with DIEP flap recon. back in Jan. Just finished 6 months of chemo and am gearing up for radiation. I just had an appointment with plastic surgeon to discuss what might happen to the flap during rads. Of course he has his concern that there might be some fat necrosis. He said it was pretty much…
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something that may help you
It has been mentioned on here a book called "After Breast Cancer" by Hester Hill Schnipper an oncology social worker and two time breast cancer survivor. this is her daily blog, thought you might find it helpful. http://bidmc.org/YourHealth/BIDMCInteractive/Blogs/LivingwithBreastCancer.aspx…
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pictures from this summer
Good morning sunshines! I wanted to let you all know that I just uploaded a bunch of pics from this summer along my BC journey. I'm always talking about my husband, or my daughters, so I thought I'd share some of our more memorable moments from the spring/summer of this year. I was sitting here picking out pics to get…
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So, they may not be dancing with NED
but DWTS just started to announce who's competing this season. They only did the ladies so far and can you believe it - Crystal Palin?????? Give me a break. I've watched this program since it started and sometimes they really stretch far to have a full house. It will be interesting to see who the guys are! Just felt like…
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For Hubby!!!
I think it's great that you come to this site to vent, get support and gather information for your wife. Most husband wouldn't bother. I know I have been blessed with a husband that has been there for me every step of the way. I just wanted to share with you and others what my husband does to relieve some stress that…
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SIX down TWO to go!!!!!
Taxol number two is done!!! Two Taxol left; wow this is taking a long time..... ................................................................................................................. ........................................ Forever They called in the nurse they call the "Vein Wisperer" to start the IV; no…
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Had my first chemo yesterday
Well, I had my port placement yesterday morning early, followed by my first chemo. I am feeling just plain fine. I had just a hint of nausea yesterday evening, but that might well have been due to the fact that I'd been sleeping for a while and when I woke up, hubby and I went out to run some errands and I never did grab…
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Started work today
I'm a teacher and I went back to work today. I was exhausted at 1:30. Got home around 4:00. Took a nap and slept for about an hour. Woke up with headache and nauseated. When, oh when, will I get rid of these side effects? I don't remember the last time I felt good. I called my rad. onc. and asked. They couldn't answer me…
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Last Day on Tamoxifen Today!!
Whoo-hoo! Today is my last day taking that little white pill! It will be so weird to wake up tomorrow morning and not having to take the little hormonal hell inducing pill! LOL. I'm so, so, SO excited!! Thank you Jesus! Blessings, Sally
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This is your HA HA for the day! Enjoy!
Signs That You're Broke At communion you go back for seconds. You think of a lottery ticket as an investment. You're formulating a plan to rob the food bank. Long distance companies don't call you to switch. You give blood everyday.. just for the orange juice. McDonald's is the supplier of all your kitchen condiments.…
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Son acts like He hates me
Has anybody had this problem? Please help? My son is a 40yr.old firefighter/EMT, & he's seen just about ever horror. From death, to the seriously ill. We've always been close until 2mo. ago, when I told him that I have cancer. He has since turned into a scared 10yr. old boy. He's mean when I call, to see how he & his…
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Good news from PS on fallen implant.
As some of you may know i had my implant surgery and shortly after one implant dropped, then i was told to wear a heavy duty pushup bra to hopefully make it reattach itself but it wasnt to promising and id probably end up having surgery to redo it. My PS said wearing my heavy duty push up bra is working...its not just…
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Rads Booster Questions
I have my last rad treatment tomorrow,(YEA) then I will get 5 boosters. I know the boosters are just to the incision area. I was wondering if it is just the incision where the tumor was removed or the node removal too? I had no positive lymph nodes. I read several of the older post which were helpful but just wanted to see…
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Yippee...Rad Grad!!
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=61495&id=1667149482&l=1be80b8e71 I "graduated" today! Hopefully you can all see the post I put on FB. I have nothing but good things to say about the facility, the staff etc and plan on writing a letter to let them know how great they really are. My "certificate" says I went through my…
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Tampa Making Strides Team
Please email me directly or reply here if you'd like to walk with me at the ACS Making Strides walk in Tampa on 10/23!!! I'm not looking for donations from my friends here only a chance to walk together. :) SamuraiMom/JoJo
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a headache for 7 days?
I have had a headache and neck ache for 7 days now. Probably should call the doctor, but I hate to do that. Anyone ever have a lasting headache like this??? A migraine maybe?
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Newbie looking for good news
Hi, August has not been fun. Diagnosed with invasive DCIS, had modified radical mastectomy on the 11th. PET/CT scan, MUGA scan, PowerPort placedToday I went in for my 1st chemo treatment and to get results of PET scan. I brought my books, my lunch and my prayer shawl for the chemo session. The oncologist told me that the…
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IT'S MY PARTY AND I'LL DANCE IF I WANT TO.
Just got back from my appointment with my onc and she used a word I tought I would never hear "Cured". So ladies it is my turn to dance with NED. Thanks for all of your support and understanding through this crazy journey that I have been on. HUGS to all, Donna
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Is Tamoxifen taken Premenopausal or Post or both?
I always thought and was told that tamoxifen was for premenopausal women and not for postmenopausal. Yet, I have seen some on here that I would think are postmenopausal, simply by their age. Am I wrong? And, wouldn't the post ones be on another type of hormone therapy? Thanks, Megan
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uh-oh Second Opinion on my reoccurance
Well, i just got back from my second opinion, and he totally disagreed with my oncologist treatment plan, except for the Herceptin. He wants me to stop the chemo treatment i am on immediately. He wants me to have a few tests done that my onc did not order which include an MRI of the brain since this cancer has a high…
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Wishing You Good Results on your Scan Today, Heidijez
Thinking of you today, Heidijez. Scans are always so tough emotionally. I hope the tumor is shrinking away on the new chemo. My best, Moopy
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LAST CHEMO TOMORROW!
My last Chemo is tomorrow, wow it went by fast and other than probably 2 or 3 days each time it wasn’t so bad! I will be starting Tamoxifen on 10/1 - wonder what side effects that will bring. I am just looking forward to hair! And trying to lose these 15 pounds Chemo added!
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Please help me ladies...
The breast cancer is back. I'm really freaked out waiting for the biopsy results. It looks like DCIS.... I pray that it is because that means non invasive. I have HUGE co-pay and i know there are organizations out there that will help. I am in Southern California. Can any of you ladies help me with finding these…
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RE--Loved your reunion pics in the expressions gallery
Thank you so much for posting them there. It was great to put names to faces and see all you lovely ladies having so much fun! Hugs, Renee
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Infection - now what?
Hi. Had round 4 of TAC last Friday. Several days before I had tooth/jaw pain, but figured it was just due to stress. I saw a dentist on Monday, because I felt so crappy from chemo I tried to go to someone new close by. Big mistake. Three days later my pain was worse and my jaw began to swell. Dentist says I have infection…
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Finished Chemo Today!!
Ladies, I wanted to share that today was my final cycle of Taxotere/Cytoxin! WhooHoo!!! Phase One-Mastectomy-Done. Phase Two-Chemotherapy-Done. Phase Three-Reconstruction with expanders implanted. (I'm still considering adding a for real tummy tuck to the surgery as my reward for weathering this BC storm so bravely :=) In…