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suggestions
Wife recently diagnosed with breast cancer will start chemo in mid-June followed by radiation. What suggestions do you have for me as her caregiver? Special things to do to help her? Any specifics that would help her during and after chemo? Thanks to all.
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Cousin Diagnosed Needs our Prayers
Hi Everyone Please pray for my cousin who just got diagnosed with Anal cancer. She is only 48. She has had surgery and is taking radiation everyday for 6 weeks (except weekends) and also taking chemo. She is a strong person but no matter how strong you are this disease gets us down and out. I have told her about our board…
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headaches and irregular heart beats
My wife had her first chemo Monday and has had migraines and continous headaches since. Any suggestions on how to help her? She also feels like irregular heart palpitations once in a while which scares her.
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Anyone Using something for skin discoloration after chemo?
Hi ladies! It's been a while since I've been on! You guys helped me get through so much when my sister was going through some of the hardest times in her life. I'm so happy and blessed to be able to say that my sister went through chemo and radiation therapy successfully! She is now on her 5 year hormone therapy drugs…
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Interesting find~procedure
About a week ago I found a small lump next to my saline implant~since my initial breast cancer diagnosis was dcis (you cannot feel dcis) I was quite alarmed. That night in bed I was just doing my self exams and the implant kind of shifted a bit, and here was this lump (it moved around as I felt it). I got in the next day…
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Using RapidLash to help with eyelashes
OK, after losing my eyelashes twice, I decided to try one of these OTC eyelash enhancers. I called about Latisse but my insurance wouldn't cover it, plus I didn't like all the side effects. I researched other kinds and found RapidLash on Amazon.com for $30.99 and no shipping! I figured what the heck and I started using it…
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post surgery
Hi All, I am having a bi-lateral mastectomy with DIEP flap reconstruction on June 14th. To anyone out there who had this, I need just a few basic questions answered.. What did you wear in the hospital and what home? Also, what was the best thing to wear at home while recovering? I want to start getting things ready and…
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Haldol
Has anyones doctor ever prescibed this for your nausea? I read the warning label and I am afraid to take it....Still taking Zofran and compazine but neither seem to work for me....I am so grateful this site is here.....God Bless you all....
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Hyperbaric - Post Mastetomy Trams Flap
Hi, My healing is very slow, due to lack of oxygen to breast and belly areas. Does anyone know if going to a hyperbaric chamber would be ok? I haven't had chemo or radiation as of yet. Thanks. Laurel
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First AC chemo & Neulasta shot..i am so sick and achy..help
I had my first round of chemo at 100am on 5/20/10 AC, it went pretty well, until about 7pm that night after the AC,I started taking my Zophran and Phenergan both are anti nauseous meds, I was then over come with fatigue. Then I went back in for my Neulasta shot, and i was feeling pretty good other than tired......then…
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Me and my new hair.
Hi everyone.I am getting ready for my second hair cut since cancer.I never thought I would go with this color of hair.I thought I would dye it right away.But i have got so many compliments on it,i think I will leave it this color.And it has came in thick.I am so glad and thankful. To you that have or will loose your hair…
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Chemo 2
Have to go to my 2nd treatment today..Have to say I am still nervous even though I know what to expect this time....But on the plus side I will be half way there after today....This is a journey I never thought I would be on but it sure is an eye opener.....Praying for a cure....
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Today is starseed's Birthday!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR STARSEED HAPPY 56th BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Wishing you a day filled with love, laughter, & special blessings throughout the year! &hearts, Cat
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Hairloss
I am on day #5 of my first chemo treatment for stage 2 breast cancer. When can I expect to loose my hair? I have heard that younger women may loose it quicker. I am 43 years old with three young daughters and we are all anxiously waiting!
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MD Anderson Cancer Center
I informed my doctor that I wanted treatment at MD Anderson in Houston ,Tx for my stage 1 ductal carcinoma. I called them last Friday to begin the process.Please share your experience at MD Anderson. Thanks Tanika.
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All good news for me today and still with NED
I got my biopsy results and it was just scar tissue and fluid built up from the lumpectomy! What a relief! I also got my test results from the cardiologist and everything is fine! I am very happy today. I feel like its finally time to move on with my life!
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2 down 2 to go!
Well yesterday was chemo treatment 2 of 4 so I am halfway done with chemo!! I will still have 6 wks of rads but I will do it! I am feeling better today that the day after the first treatment, no nausea and not as foggy feeling. I am still tired feeling but having a nice lazy day. Hope you all have a great weekend!! God…
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Okay Okay I know dont yell
Hi all, I know it has been quite a while since you have heard from me. Yes I did fall off the edge of he world, but have found my way back. I would like to report to all who know me that all is well, my life has many blessings in it, and much joy. My health and strenght are better everyday. And all my tests dcontinue to…
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Sugar Levels
All of a sudden my sugar levels are high. Never had a problem with this before. I was just wondering if this was some kind of side affect.
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wow, it doesn't take much anymore
It doesn't take much to hurt my feelings lately....Just venting, and realizing that while I have been battling this BC thing....being tired, less money, not much fun anymore....my daughter's best friend's mother did something for her that I had planned to do!! Please don't get me wrong, we are all like family, and I…
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more waiting
almost two months after finishing chemo and changing doctors (lost faith in the surgeon), mastectomy was scheduled for may 27. when i went yesterday for my appointment with the radiation oncologist, i found out they need (want?) to do a brain mri and a pet scan! pet scan is on for may 26 with mri hopefully the next day.…
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2 weeks of Rads finished--4 more weeks to go
I havent been posting much lately because daily radiation is taking my time. This BC has dominated my life for the past year. I so look forward to completion of treatment. My energy is slowly starting to come back. Praise the Lord! I mopped floors today and did many things in the house I havent done in over a year. It's a…
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Finished with Chemo today...YIPPEE!!
Today was my 4th and last chemo of cytoxan and taxotere. YIPPEE! I was so glad to get it over with. They had to stick me 3 different times but finally it work. I guess my veins were giving out from the last 3 rounds. It just feels so good to be finished. I had to do a blood test to check for enzymes and see him back in…
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Brreast swelling
I had my last of 3 surgeries on May 1st. My nipple area and parts of my breast are still swollen. How long has it taken for your swelling to go down? Debbie
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Fatigue vs sleep
Hi, (smile) I had my first session with AC. So far things are going great, but, I did not get much sleep last night. I should be ready to fall asleep, but I can't. I do feel fatigued. It started mid morning. Is the fatigue keeping me awake? I need sleep. Help? Debbie
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I have decided to take myself off this board for now.
Thank you all for the great advice.. I am going to do group support for now. Face to face. At this time I think would be the best for me. Thanks Judy for making me see that. Chen thank you for all the wonderful advice.You are a woman wise beyond your years. A old soul.. I will be back one day after I have made it through…
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returning bras that don't fit after reconstructive surgery
Hello, Ladies. I found out my bras don't fit quite the same after my reconstructive surgery. Long story short, I bought them at Kohl's, many of them quite a long time ago. I told them "I had a bilateral massectomy and implants and they just don't fit. Can I get a store credit to replace them?" I didn't have receipts for…
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Questions about chemo
I am new here, so just a little background. I was diagnosed 4/27/10 with Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma Stage IIIA. Things have moved very quickly since that day. It was decided that since the tumor in my right breast was so large, I would do chemo before surgery, followed by radiation. I had my first treatment 5/13…
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Tamoxifen
Hi everyone.I had posted earlier about pain in my hands really bad,and in my ankles.The dr.had me to stop taking it and 12 days later The pain has eased up alot.So she is switching me to Tamoxifen.What are your exsperiance with this drug.I have so many side effects to meds.I Pray I can take this drug.I read where you can…
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My wife and mood swings
OMG.....talked to her on the phone 10 minutes before she got home and she was 9 kinds of happy....walks in the door and its Hagar the horrible. This is the biggest challenge and she hasnt even started surgery or treatment yet....what is next? Oh BTW....I was told I could keep my happy a$$ on the couch and s*x was not going…