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Tampa/Sarasota/Close Enough Nearby Breast Cancer Survivors
Hi All, I've created a team for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk and I'd really love to have all my Invisi-Sisters on my team walking that day (Team Viva La TaTas) or at least meet in the survivors tent after the walk that day on 10/23 for hugs. :) Anyone Florida gals game? xxoo, SamuraiMom/JoJo
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Bottom of feet ?
OK, I'm done with Taxol and now on Herceptin every three weeks. Does anyone else have the feeling that there is leather on the bottom of your feet? And will this feeling go away at some point? Of course this is not my biggest problem in the big "C" battle, but it is a little annoying.
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I'm back--old friends and new friends
Hello old friends and hoping to get to know new friends. I'm back--I have been so busy with Jake, my 7 yr old son, this summer and other things. Starting to work from home tomorrow doing my same job but just at home. My oncologist left to pursue a new job in southern Illinois and met with a new oncologist in the same…
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Life shows up with NO notification and I MUST adjust...
I feel perfectly fine... No symptoms... Now I am scheduled to have surgery, radiation, chemo, and pain to look forward too...WoW...I am GREATFUL that it was caught at an early stage...I know I am blessed...But...This is alot to absorb... I NEED SUPPORT...TEARS... I know God is Merciful...
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family history
Hi all, I asked this question earlier, but thought I would ask again. Anyone have breast ca and then also have a sister with ovarian ca ? My younger sister had breast ca in her mid 40s. She had chemo and rads. I am now trying to sort out a possible ovarian dx. If anyone has a story or history etc. like mine, I would really…
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"Big Girl"
I saw this quote in a mail-order catalog & thought I would share it. "If I have to pull up my big girl panties and deal with it one more time-the elastic is going to break and I really will have to show my a**!" Can't tell you how many times I have been told to "pull them up" throughout this. I wish I would of heard this…
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anyone have invasive secretory melanoma
My doctors say this is a rare breast cancer and so they are treating me differently than other more common breast cancer patients. I had a lumpectomy in May 2010 with no lymph node involvement, my tumor was .90 and am now having radiation treatment, have 2 more weeks to go. My onco score was 28 which in other cancers would…
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Walking a half marathon next weekend...
Ok, I now have one dose of chemo under my belt. It wasn't a beach party, but after three days of being down, I am now back on my feet...That being said, prior to diagnosis, I signed up to walk the Disneyland half marathon next Sunday. I had considered pulling out, but realized that I would feel defeated in way too many…
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Please pray for me!
Called my onc at lunchtime on Tuesday and he wanted to see me today since I was going to be there for treatment anyway. To keep it short, the cancer in my breast is growing again. I was relatively certain that was going to be the case because when I woke up about 3am Tuesday it hurt and I found the areas of concern at that…
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Wearing a wig during surgery?
Does anyone know if you are allowed to wear a wig during a lumpectomy. I am going in for surgery some time early Nov. and I already have this in my mind! I have not been outside without wearing my wig nor has my family even seen me bald without a hat on. Just wondering what you ladies have done. Of course the most…
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It's almost 11:00 am in California, almost time for the RE-union!
I am sending good thoughts to everyone out there and can just hear everyone greeting each other and hugging, tears I'm sure. I wish I was there! But I'm so thrilled for them... I can hardly wait to start reading the posts giving all the details..... Have a great time girls! California Dreaming...Judy :-)
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Fear
I was diagnosed with BC on 10/7/09. Had double mast. with reconstruction (just to be sure of no recurrence) in 11/09 and finished chemo 3/10. I start precautionary rad in a few weeks. My tumor was very near my chest wall but was very small. No lymph nodes were involved. Overall, I am doing well. My hair is slowly growing…
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Didnt have rads but i have a question about it
I have seen many of you on here that have had rads. I did not have rads (which im not complaining about) and some of you are close to my diaganosis and have had it. My concern or question is why do some have rads and others dont that are so close in the same area of cancer. Quick version of mine: IDC and DCIS stage II…
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Some things just strike me as odd.
This is on 1in9.org the Long Island Breast Cancer Action Coalition web site. Maybe they could have found a more sensitive way to phrase this: UPCOMING EVENTS September 16 Mets Breast Cancer Awareness Night at 7:10 p.m.
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Radiation damage to lung
I had radiation to my breast after a mastectomy. A year later I had radiation to my 10th rib on the same side. Now every spring when pollen season starts, I get an annoying cough that lasts for months and finally goes away after low doses of prednisone. Well here it is August and I still have the cough. Anyone suffering…
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femara
Hi everyone, I have not posted lately as I have been recovering from a DIEP flap reconstruction and bi- lateral mastectomy. I am doing much better with that. My problem is with femara. I have been on it since February and today I called my onc. and told the nurse that I can't take the side effects anymore. I hobble in the…
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cavediver
How are you? You didnt feel well last tiime you posted.hoping you are so much better you are out having fun
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Radiation
Wow I am really surprised by how tired I am with radiation.....After chemo I thought this would be "easy" but it is not!!! At least with the chemo the tiredness went away in between but this just won't let up....I have been slathering on the lotions so skin is still good so far....I am a third of the way finished so…
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second try to say goodbye
I need to be with my sister in heaven now. She was my only family that loved me and always stood with me. She should have been here to help me with my battle. Im tired, week, alone, and ready to hug my sister and have joy of tears for her. I have no fight left. I need her now and im ready. To all the wonderful warriors who…
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Here's what I've learned.....
Ladies (and gents), Last Thursday, when Laura posted her last post, I was one her sent her a "pm", and also contacted the Moderators. Today, I noticed that there are many best wishes and prayers being sent on Laura's (lolad) behalf. As well they should be, and I hope they continue. However, I did ask the moderators if they…
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Xeloda and Ixempra
Xeloda and Ixempra Has anyone been on these drugs? They also go by the names of Capecitabine and Ixabepilone. Since I am a triple negative my options are limited according to the MDA drs. Then it's Parp Inhibitor trials. Any info would be great! Thanks everyone:) Breathe, pray, rest, relax, smell the roses, one day at a…
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Is there such a thing as pain free
Finished with all treatments. I'm having what the dr. calls after chemo side effects. When will it go away? Dr. can't say for sure or "if" it will go away. I am so sick of having some kind of pain. It's not severe pain mostly a dull ache, but I'm tired of the dull ache. And I'm sick of having to pop pills to relieve it. My…
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Any suggestion on books
I was wondering if anyone could recommend books that are helpful. Not sure what to read concerning diet, etc. Not much of cook. One doc says changing diet helpful other say no. Any books that help you get you through. Just not sure where to start. When first go Dx didn't want to read anything. Now that I finished rads I…
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Fur on my face!!! What to do??!!
Okay, so I'm 3 months post chemo, 3 weeks post rads, head hair is coming in gradually, body hair coming in like crazy. Now, I have this fur on both sides of my face--from about mid-ear going toward the chin. I know not to shave it and I think someone said they also had this but it did eventually disappear. How long must I…
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sister had cancer
Hi all, I have a question . My younger sister had breast ca in her mid 40s. She was premenopausel and treated with chemo and rads. Anyone dx with ovarian ca whose sister had breast ca.Thanks so much..
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Did you go and buy a bigger bra for the ride home
from the hospital? My boob will be all bandaged up so will I need a bigger cup size so I can squeeze the boob in for comfort? I have a half hour ride home from the hospital. Thanks in advance
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I Did Something Today I Haven't Been Able to Do in 8 Months!!!
And it feels soooo good. I went back to the gym! The girls at the desk were so happy to see me. They waived the re-joining fee and even reduced my monthly dues by $5 per month! I got on my favorite cardio machine--the elliptical. After 10 minutes, I thought, "Oh, no--I'm not gonna make this" But then, something kicked in…
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Weirdly Depressing Week on This Board
I've only been here since April, so I'm sure this has all happened before, or maybe it hasn't. I feel like this Laura thing uncovered a major flaw with the anonymity of this site. Like Dorthy said "My! People come and go so quickly here!", but this was a little more dramatic than usual. So far, on this site, I've seen…
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I'm New
Hello all, I am new here. I've been in the chat room now for about a week, but lots of times nobody is in there...whaaa! So I thought I'd give this a try. Let me introduce myself, my nickname is Morgan and I am now a one year survivor. I originally found my lump through a self exam last year, but was poo pooed by my GYN…
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Fatigue free?
I was told that either B6 or B12 shots help after you are done with chemo and/or rads to get rid of fatigue. Has anyone heard of this? Is it B6 OR B12. The person couldn't remember. I'm calling my family doctor today and asking her about it. This person said her sister had bc a few years ago and her family doc, NOT onc.…