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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…
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lumpectomy site issues
I was just wondering if anyone had this problem and what was done to correct it. Quick history: I had my lumpectomy over a year ago. It seems like it never fully healed, always sore and swollen with fluid. In March I noticed a lump just above the incision site. Rad Onc. had me take antibiotics twice, thinking it was…
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pulse rate high at rest
can't do exercise due to elevated pulse rate at rest. Been on chemo since March.....symptons continue to change of course. Last week mentioned to Dr. concern with high at rest pulse rate, making it not possible for me to do exercise. When at full rest I range 86-124. The slightest activity raises it....just wiping down a…
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Last minute advice for me
Hi, my mastectomy is coming up. July 12th to be exact. I was planning on driving myself there and back. I will schedule for a cleaning service to come to my house, so that will be off my plate. And I will cook and put things away on sunday. Over the weekend I will shop for shirts that button on the front. Am I missing…
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surgery 5 days= Heather's starting to freak out
Hi sistahs- My double mastectomy is coming up in 5 days, next Thursday, and the calm, cool, positive me that has prevailed is falling apart :( As the day gets closer, I'm getting more and more anxious and scared. I am so afraid that when I come out of recovery, my doctor is going to tell me they had to remove tons of lymph…
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Gosh what a nice surpise on my Birthday!!! Thanks to you all
Wow what a yr it has been and love each and everyone of you, and hope thru some poems i have posted and other things too, i somehow have brought a smile to your face, gave someone new on here hope by sharing my 3 time cancer survial and meeting some online wonderful and caring people. I share a very happy birthday with all…
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You know me, this might be a novel, but you all are my family.
Did i say might be a novel, well meant that it is going to be a battle. So much to share and say and ill try to make sense and not ramble, you know. I just read pammys post and i am just fed up and pissed. Sorry, to say it that way, but what the hell is going on here? It seems alot of my sisters i first met on this site…
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Turn this up, close your eyes and listen
I posted one of my favorite songs in the "Expression Gallery" and I wanted to share it with all of you. I titled it the same as the subject line here. The song is called "I Know" by Daryll Evans. Please take a few minutes and let the words give you much comfort and strength as it gives me. Love you all, sea60
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Word for Today 7/11/10 (more of Psalm 71:12-24)
O God, do not be far from me; O my God, make haste to help me! Let them be confounded and consumed who are adversaries of my life....I will hope continually, and will praise You yet more and more. My mouth shall tell of Your righteousness and Your salvation all the day, for I do not know their limits. I will go in the…
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surgery
Hi, I have a strange situation. First, I had my first mamogram in April.Then I had a biopsy. Then the next day they told me I had very little very early cancer. Then I was assigned a surgeon. She said a lumpectomy would do it and just to be sure lets do an MRI. Well, that showed two more suspicious spots and then I had the…
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How long before BLM stitches
How long did it take before steri strips fell off and stitches healed after BLM? Per dr orders I'm still wearing compression bra (24/7) and I'm still quite sore. I've been showering every other day and carefully washing the huge area. I must have at least 60 steri strips over my incisions but none seem ready to fall off.…
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Double mastectomy and clothes? Advice?
Hello sistas! The weather has been beautiful here and we've been having summer fun with our girls so I haven't been on here much. I am very happy to say that less than 2 weeks after applying I did get approved for Medicaid last Friday. Being self employed and with no health insurance can make things even more stressful,…
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As anyone seen a post recently from Shortscake?????
Been missing her "Girl Power". Hugs Donna