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Medical tape
I am very allergic to medical tape, it takes my skin off. I plan on telling my surgeon at pre-op visit. What are the other options and how big of a complication does this create?
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My New Super Power & Other Stuff
I have developed the power to suck the energy out of any room or conversation at any time. Now I need to find a way to use this power for good. It took a while for the word cancer to roll off my tongue; I have the additional baggage of my mother having died from lung cancer (and I always feel compelled to point out that…
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Feeling Really Lucky and a Little Amazed!!!!!
Today I go for my 24th rad treatment and so far I have only one spot that is tender, above my breast on my chest wall. My underarm is a little browner than my breast but neither is red. Right now I am feeling kinda blessed cause I had such a really rough time with chemo and I seem to be doing okay with rads. I have been…
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Swelling
Ladies, This weekend I've experienced swelling of my feet, legs, and hands. I was on my feet more than usual and it was extremely hot. I'm debating going to the dr. tomorrow. I usually have to see a PA which doesn't thrill me. I'm drinking more water, and keeping my feet elevated as much as possible. Had bilateral…
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after tamoxifen
I've been on tamoxifen for five years now and am interested to hear from those who've taken tam. and what their experience was when they stopped taking it. Did you quit 'cold turkey' or did you quit gradually(by taking one dose per day for a while?) My experience is, this is a very powerful drug and while I didn't really…
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I am having my first dance with NED !!!!!!
Thank you all for helping get here.
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diagnosed yesterday
Wow am I glad I stumbled upon these discussion boards this morning...I'm 34 years old, a stay at home mom to 2 beautiful girls, ages 9 and 18 months, and yesterday I found out that I have breast cancer. I found a lump a few months back (which my family Dr. said wasn't anything to worry about....) and after the…
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" God Heals"
Remember when you heard the words-and you mind went blank-you were in another world. God heals. Remember in your darkest hours- when all that surrounds you is pain and sorrow. God heals. Remember friend's prayers-your family encouragement-glimmers of hope from everyday angels. God heals Quiet... you can hear Him now-always…
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I Made It!!!
Became a rads grad today. I have to say those 33 treatments went quite quickly. Now on to finding out what kind of hormone receptor I will be on.
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Chemo Grad - and THANK YOU!
Last Friday, June 11th, was my 6th (and final) round of CT. I received lots of love, support and congratulations from my friends and loved ones. At the same time, my mind has kept returning to all of the amazing people on this site. So, as excited as I am to be through one part of this journey and on to the next (rads),…
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NED It is!
Mammogram yesterday, and just heard that all is well.....thank goodness. Now I am looking forward to a "sleep deprived" Brain EEG on Friday, the 25th. What the heck is that? Have had a regular EEG, but this one is allowing four hours sleep in the 24 hours prior to the EEG, and no caffine either. Guess they want to see if…
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CANCER MARKERS
Just a quick note to let you know my cancer markers came back low, yeah! Now I am going on vaca for a wk see u all when I return. Hugs, RE
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My turn for Relay for Life
The Relay for Life was an amazing experience. Emotionally charged events during my 12 hours were the survivor's lap which I walked with a new 33-year old friend who has just completed her first chemo -- and seeing my name and those of my deceased parents up on the screen during the luminaria ceremony. Also very touching…
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Had My Quarterly Onco Visit
Had my quarterly onco visit today and was given the two thumbs up that all is well for the time being for which I of course was happy to hear. They did blood work to check my cancer markers so we'll see how those turn out hopefully by Friday. ♥ RE ♥
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axillary node dissection
Has anyone had their masectomy and sentinal node biopsy, then to find after path report comes back that it has spread to nodes and had to go get another surgery for axillary node dissection? I am 3 1/2 weeks after bilateral masectomy. About a week after surgery my surgeon called to tell me that unfortunately 3 out of the 5…
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6 Truths of Life~Things you probably never even knew.....I know I didn't!
6 TRUTHS OF LIFE 1. You cannot stick your tongue out and look up at the ceiling at the same time. 2. All idiots, after reading #1 will try it. 3. And discover #1 is a lie. 4. You are smiling now because you are an idiot. 5. You soon will forward this to another idiot. 6. There is still a stupid smile on your face. I…
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Word of the day for tonight...or tomorrow
Psalm 27....The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? When the wicked came against me to eat up my flesh, my enemies and foes, they stumbled and fell. Though an army may encamp against me, My heart shall not fear; though war may rise against…
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Insurance approved my treatment of Avastain and Abraxene
Looks like my insurance will be covering my treatment of Avastain, they are stating that they never denied it even though i have a copy of the denial letter. I believe it was because I called them and told them I was going to contact the media and let them know that they are denying FDA approved treatment for breast cancer…
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Thanks to all-Ned my new guy
I am dancing! And I want to thank everyone for the support, hugs and tips. I am so greatful to have so many friends that shared their hearts with me, directly and indirectly. The one truth I have found is that we share and understand something that friends and family don't, that we are changed and must find a "new normal"…
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For those of you who did not see this on FB, I have Happy News~ I am getting married on Friday!!!!!!
In the midst of all of the uncertainly of Life~ of one thing I am very certain. My Reggie loves me! We took out a marriage license yesterday, and we are getting married at the beautiful Santa Barbara Courthouse Friday afternoon at 3:30! My "daughter/niece" and Reggie's 2 daughters are standing up for us, and it is going to…
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Wishing you CONGRATS Natly on finishing rads! You are a RAD GRAD now!
So happy for you Natly! I know you have been through so much, but, now you are done with rads! Keep your creams on! Congratulations!
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Word for the day Psalm 23 very popular scripture
The Lord is my shepard; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your…
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Greetings from Long-Lost dmc!
(I posted under "Facebook," too...I really wanted you all to read this one! :) ) Whoohoo! I just joined Facebook and it is a blast! It would be great to keep in touch with all of you that way. If you want to join me on Facebook, send me a PM and I will give you my FB name. But....that's not why I'm here today. I am here to…
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Just curious, if you have a strong family history...
Just curious, if you have s strong family history (as I do), did you have the genetic testing and did you test positive or negative? My sister and I both did the testing (many years apart) and we both tested negative for BRCA1 & 2. The oncologist says that we have a gene, but they just don't have a test for it yet.
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So! Excited!
today I went Naked, no one stared, the earth did not fall apart. It felt so nice. It really is short but I didnt care, I just kept thinking about what Traci said, to pretend like you intended it that way!!! Anyway, I went to get some pants for an event, and the lady who waited on me was also a breast cancer survivor STAGE…
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delayed reconstruction
On my surgeon's advice I have decided to delay reconstruction. I will be having both chemo and rad after bilateral mastectomies. Has anyone ever changed their minds down the road and decided to just get protheses instead of more surgery??? Char
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Arimidex
Hi Ladies, I stopped Femara in March, due to bad side effects and haven't taken anything since. I met my new Onc. on Thursday and he's trying me on Arimidex. I know they all have side effects but I was wondering if anyone has tried more than one? I have hopes of this one working better with my body. He did mention that…
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Wonderful father's day!
My beau was the star of the show... we visited my stepdaughter in her new condo, and then walked around the 'village' she lives in (now, this is So Calif...so the village is a bit different...lol!). The day was sunny, with just a little breeze to keep it cool. I lost my dad over 20 years ago, but still felt him by my side…
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For all the Dad's that visit here...
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY! Gracie
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Chemo port in the arm
Does anyone have to teach the doctors and nurses on how a chemo port in the arm is done but they wont listen to you cuz they dont think you know what you are talking about? Let me back up a lttle...My doctor said they were going to put my port in my arm and said it was a newer technique they have been doing. They put the…