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excited and scared as hell
I will be starting chemo soon(Taxol). I am excited about getting the ball rolling with treatment but scared as hell at the same time. Is this normal?
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Increased Risk of Heart Disease
As an infant I was radiated in 1946 for an enlarged thymus gland in the mistaken belief that this would prevent SIDS. The amount of radiation I absorbed was equal to ten common CT studies today. This treatment was commonly used in major hospitals and even pediatricians’ offices across the country. Thousands of infants and…
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reconstruction surgery next week
Ok...I've gone through the mastectomy, chemo (which I was allergic to) and expander surgery...so why does this surgery scare me? My surgery is scheduled for the 21st (next Wednesday)and I'm on pins and needles. I don't know what to expect, how to feel or anything. Even typing this I'm tearing up and I don't understand why.…
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Arimidex
I just started taking Arimidex last week. I finished radiation April 23,2010. I postponed taking it til now because I went on vacation and had guests til then and I didn't want to have to worry about side effects during that time. Did anyone else wait about 2 and a half months after radiation to start taking it. When my Dr…
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Anyone in the Baltimore/Washington Area.....
I received this from my Relay for Life coordinator and thought if anyone living in the general vicinity was interested, here are the details. Come see the Washington Nationals on August 15 and help in the fight against cancer! On August 15, 2010, the American Cancer Society is hosting Cancer Awareness Day at Nationals…
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Surviving BC is now helping family
Grateful that my experience is now helping other family members. A month ago my husbands only sister was dx with Pancreatic cancer stage 4, she is only 41. She lives in Chicago, we live in Florida. My husband is now giving his mom really good advise as the caregiver on what needs to be done when it comes to doctor appts,…
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Quercetin + Vitamin C
Has anyone tried the supplements Quercetin + Vitamin C against breast cancer? Quercetin is a supplement that is extracted from fruits. In vitro research indicates it can kill cancer cells. Animal studies also show that Quercetin can work against tumors. These supplements are sold everywhere at vitamin stores. I'm looking…
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Simulation done today
Just got home from my simulation! Got my tattoo's, marked up and pictures too! I have never had a tattoo and now I know I won't ever get one. Just those 3 marks are killing me. I was so emotional after the appointment. When I have pain now it just puts me through the roof with my emotions. I am soooo tired of being poked…
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Anyone opted out of Radiation
I have been thinking allot about Radiation lately. I am in Chemo now. I have to have Surgery after that ( mastectomy right side ). Then I am suppose to have radiation. I know I have to discuss this with my Oncologist but have any of you opted not to have radiation? Does it really increase the odds enough of no recurrence…
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Margins are Not clear
What to do Uuuggghhh. When does it end? I need support. HELP, HELP, HELP. I had a lumpectomy on Wednesday June 30 Th and cancerous lymph nodes removed (auxiliary lymph nodes removal). I have a Jackson Pratt drain. My cc’s is still over 100 in a 24-hour period (as of today). My pathology report states that my margins are…
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Another chapter, sorry sisters, but gotta get the support somehow
Im still angry, but im going to talk to god in a little while about it and see what he sends me as an answer. So no more talking about that crap in this chapter. The weekend was finally awesome for me. I went to an I have wings foundation thingy on friday afternoon. Its the foundation im going to be doing the secret angel…
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Don'tcha just hate when
they change your favorite products? Ran out of shampoo - ran to the store - Changed!!! Ugh! Went thrugh this with pantyhose, eyeliner - spent $$$ trying to find a replacement for that one... What have they changed on you?? Sue
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Former Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma Patient
Hi everyone. I am 31 years old - recently diagnosed with Stage I invasive ductal carcinoma. I just had a lumpectomy and am waiting for an appt. on the 4th with my oncologist to discuss my chemo treatment. I'm just curious to know if anyone out there has gone through the same experience as I have. This is my second bout…
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Weight loss
Hi Pinks, I'm having a bit of trouble with weight loss and the onc. done seem to be too concerned (never thought I'd complain of losing weight). I'm triple negative stage IIIc, had 4a/c 15 taxol, bilateral mastectomy, ovaries, expander placement, 25 rads and reconstruction. She has a pt scan scheduled for September but I'm…
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Gynecological care while taking tamoxifen
I've posted something like this a couple times in the past, but there are lots of new people considering taking Tamoxifen, so I thought that I'd repeat, since I feel very strongly about this topic. I would like to encourage everyone to have consistent gynecological care before, during and after taking Tamoxifen. It's…
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Christmas Girl & lynn 1950: Together in my Chicago backyard!
Lynn (lynn 1950) is a native/former Chicagoan, now lives very far away & has for many years. I'm a native Chicagoan - born, raised, still live in the city (not the suburbs!), probably always will. Lynn was here last week along with her daughter, who was attending a conference. Even with a busy schedule (her/their, not…
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First chemo today
BC modified radical mastectomy,today was first day of chemo,cytoxin/ taxotere.Day went wonderful until I got home,2and a half hours later I thought I was in labor(at 58 that might have upset me)then the vomiting,but if this is the worst of it.Water isn`t even staying down this evening,any suggestions?Dr.Gave me 2 anti…
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Waiting for Pathology Report After Mastectomy
It seems like a long time to wait for a week after a mastectomy to hear the results of the pathology report. My lymph nodes were negative and I'm glad for that. I had a second very small area near my chest wall that they weren't able to biopsy before surgery. I'm hoping to hear that I didn't have cancer there. Actually,…
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I shaved my head!!
Ok so I am 10 days past my first Chemo and have been having some tingling sensations. I didn't want to have the big emotional moment in the shower so My mom, my husband and my Kids had a hair shaving party! everyone took a turn it was really fun. I had someone take pictures so we will have them to remember the day. But it…
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How old were you when you went through natural menopause?
Just wondering - there have been several posts about going through treatment induced menopause - so if you went through normal/natural menopause, how old were you and how 'bad' was it? 'Natural' for me - 44/45 y/o - no problems at all. Mom had been younger than me but she was aneoritic (I wasn't). Susan
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Make sure you pay your entire premium!
Hard to believe this, but apparently it is factual. INSURANCE HORROR STORY OFF BY A PENNY
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what is a clean margin?
I thought I would post my experience with margins in case it helps someone else in their care decisions. I was diagnosed in Dec 09 at age 41 with IDC (1 cm) in my left breast. The first surgeon I went to recommended lumpectomy and radiation with possible chemo depending on Oncotype score. Seemed logical from everything I…
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Aysemari Update
As I know many of you were concerned about Aysemari, I decided to post to let you all know what is going on. I took her to the surgicenter for her double mastectomy this morning. We sat and talked for a while and got to know each other. She was in very good spirits and a very sweet, lovely woman. She insisted that she has…
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Back to the crying thing - why?
I was getting past the time, it seemed, when I was crying so much. I was diagnosed in Jan, had two separate surgeries in Feb (mastectomy & ALND) - and was away from work for 9 weeks for that. I started back to work in April, and also had radiation treatments April - May. I was doing better emotionally once I got back to…
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Hair...
Hi all, my oncologist told me to keep my head uncovered while at home. She said others insist this helped with hair growth. I also had to pick up a bottle of biotin...we'll see! rene9
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Another friend diagnosed
I just got news tonight that a friend has just been diagnosed with cervical cancer. Please pray for her (Leslie) and her family. I truely believe there is strength in numbers and all of you have been strength for me during this past year of treatment. Thank you for any prayers for Leslie.
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Has anyone gone to Physical therapy to deal with breast and arm swelling (lymphedema)?
I spoke with my doctor on Thursday and asked him what more could I do for the arm and breast swelling that gets worse over the course of the day. By the time I leave the office in the evening, I am removing my watch and can't stand anything on my arm or breast. My affected breast is red but the Onc feels that it is in good…
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Prayers needed please.
Hi everyone.My exhusband was dignosed with stomach cancer a few months ago.The Cancer has spread.And he is in terrible shape.My daughter is having a really hard time.She just got close to him a few years ago.She has had me her mom and dad have Cancer at the same time.And she is sick every day of her young life.I feel so…
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Are your legs or feet a bit tired this morning???? I can tell you why, and you had a really good tim
The Relay For Life yesterday was wonderful as always! I did my first Relay in 2003, 6 weeks post surgery~ I honestly never thought I would be doing another one with a newly diagnosed recurrance. But I did, and (selfishly)this one was a bit more meaningful. I saw lots of "once a year friends"~ the hard working men and women…
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Say a Little Prayer
Over this past weekend I experienced twinges in my breast where I had the lumpectomy. It has been itching for a couple of months now and the doctor's didn't think much of it except to brush it off saying that the nerves are reconnecting and its natural. Ok, I understand that. But I woke up this morning and the breast…