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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…
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Update and thanks:)
Hi girls, first, thank you all so very much for your prayers, support, and encouragement. Reading all of your replies made me get teary. You have all been through so much and many are currently suffering yet you make the time to try and comfort me. Reading your posts makes me feel better than talking to anyone in person:)…
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I am back !!!!!!
Needed to take a break from the board for awhile. My prayers have continued and you have stayed in my thoughts. I am doing great, still dancing with NED :) . We are still trying to avoid a skin graft but so far so good. I am just going to have some interesting scarring. On a much lighter note I must share this with you. I…
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Road trip here i come!!!!
Since this breast cancer journey has begun i have been feeling like a prisoner in my own home from the side effects of chemo or from the numerous surgeries and my only outing being to one of my many doctors...this was how i was feeling while i was in chemo not more than 4 months ago...i just wanted my life back. Well my…
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Anyone Old Enough to Remember Alfalfa from Our Gang?
Even with my less-than-one-inch hair, I still managed to wake up today with a sprout on the top of my head, very much resembling Alfalfa! When I looked at my dog, he barked at me! The fun just never ends! At least I've had a few laughs already today! Hugs, Renee
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CHEMO CURLS GONE!
This is a silly post but.......I finally had my hair cut today! I finished chemo 1 year ago this month.........I have not had even a trim until today.....my hair was about 5 1/2 inches long and can you say "KINKY, CURLY, Chemo curls?" Never had curly hair before. I probably should have had it trimmed all along but…
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Nerve pain following radiation
Hello, my dear sisters. My BC is stage 4 with mets to bone (organs are clear so far). I have been having some discomfort in my upper left arm, where there is a tumor. This month, after MRI, Xrays and PET/CT scan, my onc decided it was time to consider radiation to that area. I met with the radiologist. After reveiwing my…
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The cancer is back... need advise please
My 1st bout with cancer was stage 2A left breast. I had a lumpectomy raqdiation and chemo. Now, thd same breast again but it looks like DCIS. Precancer but I'm not sure yet. I am waiting on the pathologist reports right now. If that is correct, I will be having massectomy. My worrys are the copay for this. The biopsy alone…
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black toe nails
I finished my 3rd round of chemo, I looked down at my toe nail and the left one looks black at the cuticle. The right one has a black spot. Does this mean it is about to fall off. And is there something I can do now to save it? Can I use a nail hardener?
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THANK YOU TO THE SOUTHERN CAL RE(UNION) GALS FROM MY GUY
♥.•´¸.•~♥♥♥~•.¸♥.•´¸.•~♥♥♥~•.¸♥.•´¸.•~♥♥♥~•.¸♥.•´¸.•~♥♥♥~•.¸♥.•´¸.•~♥♥♥~•.¸♥.•´¸.•~♥♥♥~•.¸ When I got to the restaurant Vickisam was one of the first people to greet me with a wonderful hug and then a card that said "To Beau of RE". I tucked it into my purse and thanked her for thinking of him. When I got back to the hotel…
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Jokes or quotes for Eil4186 - waiting for Friday
I propose that each of us post a nice quote or joke in this discussion so that Eileen will have some distraction waiting for Friday. Laughter IS one of the best medicines. My son is in the Army and just graduated basic training. This isn't really a quote or a joke but I thought it was worth sharing: ******************** An…
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Newly diagnosed with DCIS Making decison for treatment
Just dx with DCIS. I also have MS (multiple sclerosis) I am 39 years old. I am oncology nurse, boy is it different when you are on the treatment side. I am leaning towards having a mastectomy with reconstruction as opposed to XRT and lumpectomy. Anyone suggestions. I am concerned about the fatigue with the XRT and my MS. I…
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Last day of radiation!
Today was my last day of radiation. I have mixed feelings!! One part of me is SO VERY happy to be done with treatment and ready to be moving forward. The other part of me was crying today...I guess I grew close to my radiation tech and will miss her terribly. I have another pressing health issue to followup on today...I…
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Anybody got more pictures from the SoCal (Re)Union? Send them to me!
A Special Limited-Time Offer from My Honey, Trace: We were quite the Pink Paparazzi on Saturday, and I know there are more good pictures out there, but a few of you mentioned you're not too confident with getting pictures from your camera to this site. And I'm not on Facebook -- some of you may not be, either. If anyone…
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Today is BJmom1's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR BJM HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! May every glowing candle on your cake be a wish that comes true! Have a great day! ♥ Cat
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Today is MarleneK's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR MARLENE HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Wishing you a day filled with love, laughter, good food & great presents! We've missed you on here. Hope you see this post & check in to let us know how you are. ♥ Cat
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HAPPY Birthday to our Chenheart
Dear Chen, wishing you all the best for your brand spanking new year, to do with as you please! Hugs, Ayse
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Gemzar - Cancer is back
I am royally po'd right now. Did not have insurance or the funds to see oncologist before August 1 of this year. Doctor is very proactive and immediately ran a CT scan and a PET scan. There are spots on the lymph nodes from under right arm to the neck (bc was on the left side w/11 nodes removed in 2008) a spot on my back…
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any one a twin
Since i'm an identical twin and have BC what are the chances of my sister eventually having it? She had mamo and everything was fine. While seeing the rad. onco she check her films while she was talking to me. Since I decided to start eating better I'm making her do it to along with exercising figured it can't hurt.
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What do I say?
I was diagnosed with DCIS in right breast in March. Had double mastectomy in April with reconstruction (preventive for left breast). I will be doing my exchange in a couple of months. I was so lucky that I was in stage 0 and not invasive so therefore I have not had to have any treatments of chemo or radiation. So someone…
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Monday's joke a little late
Barbie Joke... A man walks into a store to buy a Barbie doll for his daughter. "How much is that Barbie in the window?", he asks the shop assistant. The assistant replies, "Which Barbie? We have Barbie Goes to the Gym for $25.95, Barbie Goes to the Ball for $25.95, Barbie Goes Shopping for $25.95, Barbie Goes to the Beach…
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First one home from the SoCal (Re)Union!
Well, I guess I'm the first one home from our SoCal (Re)Union today! I don't even know where to begin -- one of the best ways to spend the day I could ever think of. I was so thrilled to meet everyone: RE, Cats_Toy, ChenHeart and her niece Siobhan and friend Monica, Cindycflynn, Sally5, Barbara from chat, faith_trust and…
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Has anyone had the weather affect your level of pain/swelling?
Today is an unusual day in Arizona--it is cloudy, humid and rainy. And today, my pain and swelling are so much worst than usual. My mom always says her arthritis pain acts up when there's a weather change coming or it's rainy and nasty. Anyone? Hugs, Renee