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Hey Chenheart. . . .
With so many "new kids on the block" do you think it's time for another edition of Welcome to Hogwarts? Whatcha think? Judy :-)
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Hi everyone, surprise surprise I have a new question...
When it comes time for me to have treatment, do I get to choose what I want, for example, lumpectomy, radiation and Tamoxifen or will I be told, you're getting a mastectomy, along with chemo? who decides, me or a doctor? And will I also be given the choice to remove the "sick" boob or will I be told we need to take both of…
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Can someone explain to me how they determine what lymph nodes are involved?
I've only been dx so far so I'm totally in the dark about all of this cancer business, can someone explain to me how they know which ones are needing removed and how do they go about finding them? Hope that makes sense, thanks. Ronda
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New here
Glad to have found this site. I am 4 months out of treatment, but still have lingering aches and pains and wonder if anyone has experienced the same. I had 4 rounds of cytoxan and taxore. My hips and now my knees are very stiff. Anyone else experience the same? Thanks
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Are you kidding???? Of course I said YES! Wouldn't you????
So, yesterday I went to a Blues Festival~ wonderful music, good friends, dancing, wine and laughter! It was over 90 degrees, and you will be happy to know that I did not sunburn AT ALL~ even tho I was outside for 8 hours . Sunscreen~ ahhhhhh. I kept the 70SPF in my ice chest, and every 30 mins or so I would mist myself~…
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I went wigless today....
in public! My first time. I haven't had hair since September. I have a little bit now. It's 90° here, and that wig is HOT! Yesterday I bought a pink Nike hat. My husband and I went out for a walk at a local park, and I wore my hat in public. No one looked at me funny. I actually felt empowered. I can't wait to spike my…
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Whew after a short break I am back.
Hello My Sisters, I missed you all. I hated group. Found a wonderful spirtual pyschologist.But as you know the road twists and turns with BC.My precious daughter's gentic testing came back Tues. Not good news. She is handling it well. She is looking at the big picture with wide eyes. She is 34. My high school grad present…
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The AntiCancer Way - book
I'm reading this book, and it's amazing. Here's a link to it on amazon. Watch the video of the Dr. talking. He had brain cancer, twice. http://www.amazon.com/Anticancer-New-Way-Life/dp/0670021644/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1274965374&sr=8-1 I am just amazed by this book, I got it from the library, so you don't have to…
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was stage 0 but after pathology I'm stage 1
I sure didn't want to be part of this "sorority", but here I am. I am 49 was diagnosed at the beginning of April with low grade stage 0 DCIS. I had the lumpectomy almost 2 weeks ago. When the pathology report came back the breast doctor and an oncologist said it was now considered stage 1. The pathology report says…
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A 3rd surgery
I have already had bilateral mastectomy, a second surgery to repair tissue that was not healing on both sides, now I have a quarter-size spot that just will not heal so I am scheduled for outpatient surgery again to clean this spot up and sew it back up again. This is so frustating as they cannot put anything in my tissue…
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doctors appt
well to day i had a doctors appt and he said that my labs look good but i have not been feeling well for the last couple of weeks vomiting and no get up and go it has gotten up and went with out me...lol..so they gave me some iv fliuds saying that it should make me feel better i will be happy when it kick in..lol. I was…
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Libby
Just wondering if anyone has an update about Libby? Havent heard anything since her surgery>
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what you think... Chemo or no?
I have not yet seen an oncologist but just wondering based off others I had a BLM with these results NEG NODES BRAC - ER +, PROG + (99%) HER2- GRADE 1 T1 Tumor size 1.4 cm IDC DCIS in 6 out of 16 breast sections 37 years old????
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Tawny Me 2!!! I Did It - Totally Naked
At rads today my radiation therapist asked if I had any hair under my scarf. I said yes, but very little. She said "let me see what you have". I took off my scarf and all of a sudden it seemed everyone in radiation rallied around me and convinced me to keep the scarf off from this point forward. I told them I was so sick…
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New and Grateful to have found this Network!
I am so Happy that I found this site! It feels like I finally found a site that answers many of the questions that I've had about BC treatment. I was diagnosed on March 1, 2010, and had a bilateral mastectomy with tram flap about 4 weeks ago. Unfortunately, my recovery has been delayed because I have two wounds (one on the…
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~~~ Wishing Everyone A Happy & Safe Memorial Day Weekend ~~~
I hope everyone has a great holiday!
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Pizza, The Miracle Drug?
So I have a new theory to share with you all. Since finishing chemo, not only have my periods come back just like before, but the PMS that comes with them, too. Yesterday, I was just raging PMS -- I hated everything and everyone. And I was craving pizza like a madwoman. So I ordered pizza all for me, ate way more than I…
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surgery scheduled Tuesday.... want to say thanks to you all for ...
I was diagnosed Stage 3 bc in March, have underone 3 chemo cycles, surgery scheduled for Tuesday. I have been reading your posts for weeks........and they have given me knowledge, support, and courage as I continue on this journey. I just wanted to thank all of you who have taken the time to post on this board and offer…
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financial help?
I have been told over and over by everyone that there is so much help for breast cancer patients!!! I was diagnosed on Christmas Eve and just prior to that lost my job due to the economy!!! I have $2000.00 decuctible for 2009 and 2010!!!! That is $4000.00 on unemployment, paying for cobra and basic living expenses!!!! Does…
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Help...Too many meds...R they safe to take together?
I understand the anti nauseous drugs I have been subscribed which are Zofran every 8 hours and then I have Phenergan as needed every 4 hours in between the Zofran. I have Norco *hydro-codeine* as needed for pain, that comes after my Nuelasta shots and from the pain that i have when I do to much physical work around the…
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******** Your HAHA barbeque joke for Memorial Day *******
Aussie Barbecue JokeAussie Barbie Season After 4 long months of cold and winter, we are finally coming up to summer and Barbecue season. Therefore, it is important to refresh your memory on the etiquette of this sublime outdoor cooking as it's the only type of cooking a real man will do, probably because there is an…
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Can we go in the sun?
I was wondering after Chemo and rads if we can go in the sun? I take care of my Grandson, and that calls for baseball practice and games. And today it was wicked hot, and I ended up in the shade on the other side of the field. I'm 8 months out of Chemo and Rads, I still have some problems as far as getting tired but I am…
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Neoadjuvant chemotherapy ?
Please share your experience with neoadjuvant chemotherapy for IDC and DCIS. Was it helpful in shrinking your tumor?
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Taking a break between chemo and rads.
I finished chemo May 13th and met with the rad onco May 17th. I am scheduled for radiation simulation June 2nd and rads will begin on June 14th. I had a CT yesterday and will get the results when I see the onco on June 3rd. I also hope to get my port out next month. Until then, I am leaving tomorrow morning for our annual…
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Did anyone else see this on the news?
I saw on the news this morning that they have come up with a vaccine that will not only treat breast cancer but can also prevent it! It is in animal studies now but will be done in a year. Can that be true? I'm stunned and thrilled if it actually happens. Roseann
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rad(iation) tattoos!
So I've finally gotten around to reconstruction (after 5.5 years! left mastectomy) and I've got cleavage again after being less than flat on one side. The only funny thing is that one of my radiation tattoos is now right there, front and center, in/at the new cleavage! Looks like someone took a blue ballpoint pen to my…
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Got Puffs!!!
What a wonderful feeling - yesterday went and got post mastectomy bra and puffs - felt like the remaining 38D girl now has company. Not ready for prostesis fitting yet but what a wonderful feeling it is to get to this point. Still have some pain and the numbness is there but things are so much better in the past week; I am…
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You Guys Are Awesome
Greetings From Texas! I was diagnosed with BC on April 7th and had the bi-lateral with immediate reconstructive on April 30th. So, today I celebrate one month post-op! My chemo is scheduled to begin on June 10th, and I'll go once every three weeks for six treatments and then finish out the year on Herceptin. Not looking…
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wrong diagnosis
First I want to say how many beautiful young courageous women are on here. I probably should not even be on here because I am older and have lived to see my grandchildren. But here goes and hope my story will help. I found a 4mm nodule in left breast two years ago and took it to my doctor and to radiology. They did all the…
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Lumpetomy
I;m new at this so please bare with me. But I just had surgery and was just wondering if its normal if your breast turns completely black and blue. I had surgery on May 12.2010 and just a little worried . Can any boby comment please!! thank you