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The LUMPS
Well I have had a week to consider what I would write on the board. Well I am not happy to still have lumps in me and only one has been biopsied because they could see it on MRI. Thank goodness, benign and that is great news. Still I have a lump that is growing and still I am the only one concerned about it because it is…
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Lapatinib and Xeloda
Anyone have experience taking either/or both of these two chemicals?
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Heatherbelle
Heather, we all thought your surgery was today but I just saw a post you made and said your surgery is tomorrow. So, all the best to you as I was thinking about you today. Hugs, Char
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3rd expansion - beginning to see some results
Well, I had my 3rd expansion done today. I was starting at nothing because they had to take out what was put in during 1st surgery because I had to have two more surgeries for skin that was not healing. I had to wait over 8 weeks before we could do the 1st expansion. My first two expansions were only 60 cc's each. Could…
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Good books
When my journey started a friend, whose mom had bc 35 years ago, gave me a book called "why I wore lipstick to my mastecomy". I have sumce donated it to the local library. The author is the same woman who wrote "sex on the city". I recommend it. As you read, you laugh, you cry, and remember feeling spacific ways. I really…
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Bra's - starting to miss them
I had the DIEP on May 5th I am completely healed up. Do you know how long your suposed to wait before you start wearing regular bra's? I am missing my pretty Victoria Secret Bra's :( , They all have underwires and I am wondering how long I am supposed to wait before I can leave this Ugly soft bra thing they gave me???
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I'm up
Well, in about an hour I go to the hospital and get checked in. I'm having a bilateral mastectomy with immediate reconstruction. The insurance gave in at the last minute!!!!! my surgeon is a fighter. Just as I was going in to get the radioactive dye injected for the sentinel nodes last evening, my cell phone rang and it…
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JoJo .. Good luck with your 'exchange' surgery tomorrow 7/14
You are in my thoughts and prayers -- Hoping the best possible outcome for you! Vicki Sam
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Over 65
I'm just wondering how many of you are over 65 - like myself.
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07/11/2003
Seven years ago yesterday - my journey began in earnest with a mammogram & ultrasound that initially revealed breast cancer. Yes, they could tell by the images (not always the case). I am exceedingly grateful for the excellent oncological medical care that has brought me this far, continues today, as it will for the rest…
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Today is ChristineLouise's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR CL HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Wishing you a day filled with love, laughter, good food & great presents! ♥ Cat
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Lymphedema in breast update - Yes I am special!
As Traci pointed out in my last post, only I could manage to get lymphedema when they only removed 1 sentinel node!!! I went for my appointment with a lymphedema therapist this morning, and she confirmed the diagnosis. She gave me a really good description of the lymph system. She said that the sentinal node and axillary…
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I hate hormones
Ok just got through my second funk. Like PMS x1000. hated everything and everyone. husband ticked me off and I was (legitimatly soooo mad) but after 26 years it was like that Mad? come on. so I was tired and took a nap and woke up fine. Just like that! after a week. I am on tamoxifen and went into chemopause. All this…
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Hair by chemo
I will be starting chemo next week. So I have been looking for scarves and other head coverings. Any suggestions of where to find stylish head coverings?
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Well I'll be darned look who stopped by! Wish it was good news
Hi everyone! I know it has been a while, and many of you dont know who I am. I am one of the old timers here. LOL seems strange saying that. In just a few weeks I celebrate my one year anniversiry of being out of treatment for breast cancer. Wow what a year. I wish that I could say that I was here with good news, but I…
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lump under arm
I have developed a new lump under my arm, not very big but sore. I see my oncologist next week for more blood work since the last didnt come out good. But i see my onc gyn tomorrow because of another post op. Should i mention this to either of them? Whats a glogged sweet gland or ingrown hair feel like? I dont know what to…
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Just found out I need chemo
Good evening,all! I just got the call from my surgeon with the path report from my lumpectomy on Friday. The tumor was 1.5 cm and the lymph nodes are clear. They found a second tumor (1mm) in the "clean tissue" around the tumor. I knew going in that the tumor was HER2 pos (as well as estrogen and progesterin), so I knew I…
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Can't seem to get rid of the Drains!
I had bilateral mastectomy 4/29/10. My doctor removed my three drains within the first three weeks (two the first time, the last one later). Afterwards I had fluid buildup on the non-cancerous breast side-no lymph nodes removed from that side. Over the next several weeks I had to go to the surgeon weekly to have fluid…
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Do you like the Luminaria I made for us???
I don't know how long I will leave this up. I think, all things considered it's just about time to bring the 50' Woman avatar back! But...this is the luminaria I made at Saturday's Relay For Life! I thought you would like to see it and know that you were indeed with me, as always. Hugs, Chen♥
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Flashback!
Today, the DJ on my favorite radio station played a request for a 'forgotten 45' - The Shape of Things To Come by Max Frost & the Troopers. If you remember this song, we are very close in age. It was from the movie 'Wild in the Streets' with Christopher Jones (a cutie). Released in (ugh!) 1968. I was 14 & a half. Good…
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Getting a Port in Wednesday
During 1st out of 4 chemos, nurse said I should get a port because of crappy veins. So, even with only 3 to go, port goes in a week before my 2nd chemo. I'm kinda glad because of the 3 different site attempts didn't feel so good and they finally had to do it on the inside crook of arm. Being you ladies are spot on so far…
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List your Top symptoms with TAXOL infusions
Can those of you that had Taxol infusion by itself, list for me the top symptoms that you have experienced during treatments. Also what was your first infusion like, any reactions if so what were they? I have my steroids to take the day before, the day of i will get more steroids plus Benydral in my port before they start…
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RECIPE JUST FOR FUN HERE IS A SIMPLE DESERT YOU CAN MAKE WITH THE KIDS OR JUST FOR YOU IN MINUTES.
Fruit of your choice 1 roll of biscuits 1/2 cup of sugar 1/4 cup cinnamon Muffin Pan Mix the sugar and cinnamon together Totally cover each biscuit in the sugar cinnamon mixture Place coated biscuit in butter basted muffin tin Top with fruit of your choice. (blue berries, peaches, thinly sliced apples. Sprinkle top with a…
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Why is Holland so green?
Because, first thing in the morning, the sun is up and shining...birds singing, etc... Then, about noon, it gets rather humid. Still blue skies, but for the Dutch, they know what's coming... About 5 or 6pm, the sky is completely cloudy. An hour later, it rains. Not JUST rain, tho...POURING rain, SHEETS of it, with wind,…
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Renee the wonderful
Hi Everyone, I wanted to take a quick minute and let you know that Renee did drive me to my mastectomy. She was wonderful company even came in and waited with me. So a big THANK YOU to Renee. You guys would have been proud of me. I was so very calm and just knew in my gut that I was doing the right thing. My surgery went…
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Special from my sister to share with all
Sister Life is too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who treat you right. Love the ones who don't just because you can. Believe everything happens for a reason. If you get a second chance, grab it with both hands. If it changes your life, let it. Kiss slowly. Forgive quickly. God never said life would be…
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People whom you thought were your friends...
Did they just sort of drift away, become distant, you don't really hear from them anymore? This makes me sad, is there something wrong with them or with me? Screw em..... yeah I said it. Love Ronda
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Sports bra
Went for my 5 day post surgical check up. Still have drains, but all of the surgical bandaging was removed. I left in a sports bra !!!!!!!!!! It is so much cooler and lighter. It is the little things in life. Will go to target one day this week to buy another. I am grateful for something as simple as a sports bra.
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Anyone had success with just using diet and maintaining PH Balance with no surgery and raidation for
I was just diagnosed with Ductal Carcinoma In Situ a few weeks back after my lumpectomy came back cancer. I did not have clear margins so there is some left in my breast. Also, possible DCIS in my other breast. At this point the cancer is not invasive. I am looking at all possible avenues. I wanted to see if there was…
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Femera
Has anyone stopped taking Femera because of side effects? I'm scared to stop but I'm scared to continue. My body feels like I'm at least 106 (I'm really 56) and between hot flashes and mood swings, I feel like I may explode. Any thoughts or experiences anyone has will be appreciated. Thanks, Marge