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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.…
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OK - Final confirmation and details for So Cal (RE)Union on the 28th - It's not too late to join us!
So the following ladies will be there in the flesh: Aisling8 (Victoria) TraciInLA and Trace Chenheart and Siobhan aBestBarb Sally5 (Merry) New Flower VickiSam Bella Luna (Ines) and Patricia Cats_toy Faith_trust_and_a_little_bit_of_chemotherapy RE ...oh, and ME!!!! Sorry Chen - I miscounted when I gave you the total earlier…
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Update, Radiation to start and Port question
I'm still wiped out from my chemo, its been 3 weeks since I finished but I still have a bacterial infection, and am on my third round of antiobiotics. I was put on a drug called Levaquin last week and it just about did me in, the side effects were horrible, I couldn't rest or sleep, heard voices, couldn't eat, cost me over…
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meeting with surgeon in the morning.
i had a lumpectomy, chemo and radiation on my left side last year. this april i was diagnosed again on my right side i had a mastectomy with no further treatment needed. i am meeting with a surgeon in the morning to set up a date to have a mastectomy on my left side . i want it gone and my oncoligist thinks it is best…
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Today is Denbralou's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY 44th BIRTHDAY DEAR DENBRA HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Best wishes on your birthday and throughout the coming year! ♥ Cat
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I'm off to the hairdresser
tomorrow to get my head shaved. This morning they called with their friendly reminder about my appt. Up until 10:30 this morning I thought I would just have my hairdresser cut my hair short again but a half hour later I ran my hand through my hair and oh no, it's starting.... Within the next half hour I lost at least 2/3…
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Something new??
I had a lumpectomy with 2 nodes removed in Sept 09. I finished chemo in Jan 2010 and 37 rad treatments in March 2010. I felt pretty good and was painfree until early July. I started having pain in my breast and irritation near my scar. I saw my surgeon and she said it was radiation mastitis. She recommended Aleve twice a…
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Taking Tamoxifen...uterine lining thickening
I started tamoxifen 9 months ago after 6wks of rads & 3 surgeries for DCIS...my periods stopped immediately..within 3 months needed a pelvic ultrasound/vaginal probe which showed multiple cystic areas so I had an endometrial biopsy which came back normal however my gyn put me on a 10day cycle of progesterone to bring on my…
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ouch - scalp looks like crap - now it hurts too??!!!
So, I slept like complete crap last night! The culprit - this stubbly head of mine! Every little move I made, the tiny stubbles on my head would move & hurt. My scalp almost stings! I don't really want to go over it with a razor & shaving cream, don't want to risk nicking it & having cuts on my head, not to mention the…
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Only if you want a laugh....
Thought I'd pass this one on- hope you enjoy!xoxo, Jackie She is angry at you Worried because they hadn't heard anything for days from the widow in the neighboring apartment, Mrs. Silver said to her son, "Timmy, would you go next door and see how old Mrs. Kirkland is?" A few minutes later, Timmy returned. "Well," asked…
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Whoops, forgot my hair!
I was halfway to an appointment with a pulmanologist when I realized I had forgotten to wear my wig or ball cap. Had to brazen it out, after all it was a doctor's office. Now that I finished my Taxol I have a little curly fuzz on my head. It is coming in white, or maybe grey, but also curly. Before chemo it was brown with…
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gifts you received
I was reading some of the ideas of gifts that you have given or received after being dx with cancer. I would love to hear what gifts you gave or received. I am in the process of starting a support group at my church and would like to know. I received several lap blankets that had been made for me and then had been prayer…
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5 More Days and Counting!!
Whoo-hoo! It's getting so close I can hardly stand it. Hmmmm....how to celebrate?! Banana split is still in the running. Although so is a massage and the REALLY crazy idea of getting my pink ribbon tattoo embellished! It's so lonely and plain! LOL. I've been thinking for awhile now about maybe putting some flowers around…