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New diagnosis, pathology, and surgery
Well I finally got some sense made of my pathology report. It looks like I'm 'almost' triple negative, with progesterone receptor being a weak positive at 1-5%. 1.5 cm mass, grade 3. I'll be having a mastectomy, with expanders put in immediately, followed by chemotherapy-4 rounds of cytoxan/adriamycin, and then 2 rounds of…
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Colored my hair oh my
Decided to try a medium brown this time to get rid of the reddish. Looks like chimney soot. Its almost black. Has anyone colored their hair yet with bad results? Or good results? Just have to laugh. When does the hair start growing back normal? Its been 5 months and still feels like an angora sweater, its so soft. Back to…
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how long after chemo ends until the side effects begin to wear off
Hi all! I am getting ready for my 5th chemo treatment and have handled everything pretty well but the longer this goes on the more weary I become. I know it is short-term but sometimes I get really frustrated with the side effects. My last treatment is July 15th and I will have surgery a few weeks after that date, followed…
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Word for Today
Isaiah 46:4....Listen to me, O house of Jacob, and all the remnant of the house of Israel, who have been upheld by Me from birth, who have been carried from the womb, even to your old age, I am He. And even to gray hairs I will carry you! I have made, and I will bear, even I will carry, and will deliver you. To whom will…
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Any one out there taking zoladex
Is anyone out there taking zoladex as an alternative for tamoxifen? Lorrie
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Hair Loss
Hi guys. I'm perfectly fine with hair loss from chemo. Got a dang sexy wig today. My question is: Will chemo get rid of those 2 stubborn chin hairs? If it does, it's all worth it. Cindy
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Short term disability
Ruby just found out that she doesnt qualify for short term disability. The time off from work for (by their information) "standard" bilateral mastectomy is 2 weeks. She has to be off until the 12th because she still has drains in and even though the Dr is removing those Fri, he wont release her until the 8th to make sure…
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The Pink Pedal
Read this in the morning "paper": RINGTOWN, Pa. — A 19-year-old Pennsylvania man riding his bicycle across the country to raise awareness and money for breast cancer research was struck and killed by an SUV in New Mexico. Officials say John Anczarski, of Ringtown, Pa., died Tuesday of injuries suffered a day earlier in New…
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One Down; Seven to Go
First AC went smoothly, with the exception of one of the chemo nurses who thinks Donna should get a port, and is making the wrong decision about getting a real hair wig; but another nurse said just wait and see about the port, you can always get one later, and get the wig that you are most comfortable with. Donna really…
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Who's on Zometa for bone mets?
I'll be starting Zometa in 2 weeks. Once a month infusion for a year. Oncologist told me to take tums for 3 days after each one. Any side effects that I need to be aware of? Just when I thought I was all done!
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Read this link on Vitamin E before taking it
http://breastcancer.about.com/od/lifeduringtreatment/p/vitamin_E.htm It is good to take AFTER your surgery and AFTER chemo for hot flashes and to prevent recurrence but it says DO NOT take it before surgery nor during chemo. Hope this helps. Lorrie
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My Survivor's Poem Hope you enjoy Much Love
Dear Lord, You've done so much for me Thank you with all my soul But I've something to ask of thee Needing your grand control I've waged this battle and won Yet other battle still For some their journey's just begun Please guide each in Your will I've walked the road; I've felt each bump I have conquered Your test I've…
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Reconstruction using tissue expanders
I am considering reconstruction after six years. I really don't want the extensive surgery, so I've chosen tissue expanders with saline implants. Even though the entire procedure will take longer to complete, my real concern is how will they look. I've heard that silicone looks more natural, but my HMO will only agree to…
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My daughter is a spoiled ...., anyone have any advise
If you have read my previous posts, i have had a reoccurence of breast cancer which has spread to my liver, abdomen, and bones. I started chemo again 2 weeks ago. I go for weekly treatments of Taxol and herceptin, doctor will be adding Avastin this Thursday. It is a very grueling treatment for the next 6 months. My…
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Breast Cancer Survivor Counselor
Does anyone know of a counselor that specializes in cancer survivors? I need some guidance and support with life after cancer. I don't really want to do another support group. I did those when I had cancer.
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Emend?
Still looking for meds to help with the awful nausea..Is emend? a prescription or over counter med? Been on Zofran/compazine/promethazine/ativan.....But no relief sick for about 4 days...But praise God only one Chemo treatment left.......
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Flaxseed oil and hot flashes???
Someone said they used flaxseed oil for hot flashes, how well does it work, where do you get it and how do you take it...is it a liquid or gel tablet or something else...this is just new to me!
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Anyone else feel the earthquake a little while ago??
I'm in Michigan and we all felt it in the building in which I work. I thought I was just starting to have the mother of all hot flashes as my chair was shaking! I looked over at my co-worker and she had a weird look on her face! She said she thought she was having a hot flash, too!! Turns out Canada, Michigan and few other…
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finally
Hello all and welcome newbies, Well after many tests finally had the biopsy needed to see about the lump in the lymph node. They did not biopsy the big mass they feel is nothing to worry about. They used an altra sound machine so he could see where needle was going. Heres hoping it is nothing to worry about. This round of…
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NED but have concerns about starting tamoxifen
What should have been a day for rejoicing finding out I am NED turned into more questions than answers. I don't know how many of you have Oncologists that you are just afraid to ask any questions with and when you do ask them you leave having more questions than before you went to see him. I asked him today if he could…
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My Heart Aches Everytime I Hear About A New Cancer Patient
Hi All, I am fairly new to this site. I celebrate my cancer free (3 yrs.) annivesary date every April 1. Hard not to laugh over this date, I do count my blessing every day though, not every year. Is it my imagination everytime I hear about a new cancer patient my heart aches and I feel like a bit of my spirt is reaching…
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Bone density tests??
I was told i needed a bone density test? How do they test this and does it hurt?
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I'm home!!!!
It's sooooo green!!!! I had forgotten... It's now 9:30am...last night, it stayed light until almost midnight...I LOVE summer in this part of the world!!!! Hugs, Kathi
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Radiology and diet
I just completed my 6th TAC less than a week ago and now I am moving down the hall to the radiology department for *gulp* radiation. Ha, gulp, like I can even taste anything. Anyway, my hematologist encouraged me to eat anything while running the chemo gauntlet. I did not suffer nausea, I ate what I could, and maintained…
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ROAD TRIP---California, Here we come!!!
Leaving tomorrow right after HubbyDearest's doctor appointment. Visiting family near Sacramento, and then the whole group is going down to Bodega Bay....WHOO HOO!!!! So if you don't see me around much the next week or two, it's because I'm havin' fun in the sun! Hugs to you all. Gracie
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White hair???
Hi everyone, so my hair is starting to grow back again. I had a lot off fuzz, it was really soft and when I shave it, it looked like dust bunnies. But now it is coming back grey and white in some places... Should I shave it again? I was so excited about it Ayse
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First Treatment Friday 6/18/10
I just started my treatment last Friday for IDC - stage 2 grade 2. 2 out of 15 lymphnodes infected. Her2 positive -Double negative. My oncologist put me on Carboplatin, taxotere and Herceptin. I am 50 years old and was in great health until my diagnosis on 4/10 I had a lumpectomy. Anyway - just wondering who else out there…
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Stage 3 of my treatment plan
I am a triple negative with lymph node involvement. stage one I had 4 rounds of TAC and 4 rounds of ACT and they also threw in Avastin and Xeloda. stage two on 5/26 had a bilaterial mastectomy with no reconstruction which was my choice. stage three starts Next week I go back in for 10 more rounds of chemo.
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Any Chemo-prep Advice?
My wife is starting chemo Wednesday (AC) and has started making lists; but feels unprepared; Claratin, ice chips, ice pops? Nobody has contacted her from Sloan to tell her anything yet, so she is getting all of her info herself (on line and in books), but she doesn't feel like she has enough time to prepare. Went wig…
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indefinite treatment?
I am 36. I am going through my second time with breast cancer. This time it has moved to my liver and bone, but I am optimistic. I feel mostly good and I have a great support system. My friends and family are really supportive and I have a really great boyfriend and a peaceful home. So, I've been in treatment for one month…