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Rads question...
I keep hearing different numbers of rads treatments. After my lumpectomy I was told that the breast tissue and 12 lymph nodes were clear of cancer. Should I talk to my rad onc about doing less than the 32 visits he recommended before my surgery? Why are there differences? Thanks for your input... Health and happieness to…
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Today is RE's Birthday!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR RENA HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Wishing you a day filled with love, laughter, good food, & great presents! ♥ Cat
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Does your chicken have big breasts?
Okay - so I saw my oncologist for my 3 month checkup and asked about the soy question - can I have it or not?? His comment was that some soy can actually be beneficial because it is a weak estrogen and can latch onto the cell and when the strong estrogen comes around it sees that the cell is already "full" and moves on.…
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Anniversary
Hello: I just past my one year anniversary of being told I had BC. I was lucky! I had 38 treatments of radiation and no chemo. Still feel the effects of radiation in breast and I had to undergo another biopsy in Feb. in same breast for another lump. Thank God benign! Here is my question. I plowed through everything after…
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Best time to take Femara ?
Anyone know when its best to take Femara. Morning or evening ? With or without food ? There really weren't any instructions on the bottle except that it might cause dizziness or drowsiness. I took my first one last night, and had trouble falling asleep and then woke up feeling groggy... Probably just my imagination as I'm…
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Shingles
Just out of curiosity. Did anyone have shingles within 6 months prior to being diagnoised with bc?
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Radiation problem
I would really appreciate hearing from anyone that may have had a similar experience ...just finished treatment #11 today and met with Radiation Doctor. I was concerned about my swollen reddening breast. He examined me and said that he has seen this on few other large breasted women. My breast tissue is reacting to…
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I am so MAD!!
I am mad and needed to vent. I just got off the phone with a young girl (she's 22) that I go to church with. She had cervical cancer when she was 19. Due to no ins. she went to a free clinic last week for a check up.She did not care for the Dr. said she was rude and would not really answer her questions. The Dr. found…
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When is Your Birthday?
Welcome to all the "Newbies" out there, or even the "Oldies", (if I don't have your birthday info) So sorry you had to meet us this way, but you will find that this is a wonderful place to be throughout your journey. You may have noticed the "Today Is so & so's Birthday" post. I, along with a few others, keep a calendar of…
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Finally a surgery date!!!
Hi Everyone, As most of you reading my posts know I have been in limbo waiting for surgery. with a massive dose of drama thrown in. Saw my surgeon yesterday. Still not feeling satisfied but know she is great surgeon. First visit felt she really took her time this one she kept saying next to each question after anwsering…
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tamoxifen & weight gain
I've been taking tamoxifen for 2 1/2 months and have been gaining weight. Have others experienced this problem while on tamoxifen?
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Relay for Life...anyone else do it this year?
Wow....we kicked butt! My team raised $11,400!! It was our first year...and it was so much fun! My team was a group of girls that worked so hard and were so dedicated. It made me tear up seeing how hard they worked and how selfless they are! Our relay was 6pm - 6am...were were exhausted but had a great time! Cant wait til…
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Multiple primary cancers
Hello! I was recently diagnosed with BC and waiting for my surgery on June 10. I already had two separate cases of liposarcomas in my legs. One 5 yrs ago and another over a year ago. And now I have BC which my regular mammogram did not show. Since I had these sarcomas, I go for regular checkups for MRIs, CT Scans, bone…
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Happy, Happy, Birthday
Hey, Gang, Dear Cat usually rings in your birthdays but she is under the weather with chemo and all of its side effects. She has asked me to help her out until she gets back on her feet. I wish her well and I wish you all a Happy Belated Birthday. Anyway, here is a belated birthday to some of you. I promise we will do…
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It was amazing
Last night was the wake for Carter. There was so many visitors that we stood in line for 2 1/2 hours. I could have gone straight in to the funeral home but I felt my family and I should stand with the rest. They had to extend the hours so everyone could visit. The police dept showed up as well as the fire dept and they…
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tattooing-done today
I had my tattooing done today. Not bad at all. The lanocaine shots were worse than the tattooing which I never felt. I am a little bruised but feel fine. Plastic surgeon started me on antibiotics yesterday as a precaution and special antibacterial wash which I started to use on Sunday. Hopefully we have nipped this in the…
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news
I am having a bi-lateral mastectomy with DIEP recon. on June 14th. My onc. ordered a diagnostic mammogram on my right breast.. I called his office for results & the nurse said it showed "something", but that the dr. would talk to me when I come on Thursday. SHe said it was probably nothing, but you know where my brain…
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Stage IV Lobular BC patients?
Hi, this is my first time here. I'm hoping to hook up with other patients with Stage IV lobular breast cancer. I was dx last July. I had no lumps and have no symptoms! No chemo, no radiation, no surgery other than the original biopsies on my breast and 2 vertibrae. I'm very grateful not to be suffering as so many others…
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mom diagnosed last week
My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer last week. I am the oldest of 2 children(48). Mom and I live with my younger sister (46) and her husband and 20 something son. I am the one who is the caregiver to our mom. We moved here from Arizona due to my health an I needed help in caring for mom. I had to sell my car so my…
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Today is Dot53's Birthday!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR DOT HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! WISHING YOU A DAY FILLED WITH EXTRA SPECIAL BLESSINGS! ♥ Cat
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Hair yesterday.....going today
I am 2 weeks past my 1st chemo today (TC) My hair was fine last night but it is going this morning. I will be going later today and getting it all shaved off! Let all know how it goes. God Bless (((Hugs))) Janice
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The News
Hello All, I got my results of MRI sent to home or I still would not know the results and have seen the neurologist who has been the first doctor ever that I have gotten bad vibes from. He seem to be addressing the CT scan for everything he talked about was about finding from CT scan. I made it clear I had not got results…
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I'm back from surgery.
Well LUMPECTOMY AND A MASTECTOMY IN ONE MONTH WAS NO WALK IN THE PARK, BUT IT WASN'T AS BAD AS i THOUGHT IT WOULD BE. It is now 3 weeks since my mastectomy, sore and some pain but not bad. But I have a mound like 1/3 is still there, has anyone out there had this, all the ones I seen with a mastectomy is flat. Had cancer in…
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Has anyone taken Tamoxifen for 5 yrs & had no gynecological issues? I need some reassurance...
Many of you know that I finished chemo and radiation several months ago, and have been on Tamoxifen for 6 months. Other than moderate hot flashes at night, I'm doing well on it. I saw my gynecologist for the first time since treatment last week, and of course we talked about the possible risk of endometrial cancer from…
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Stress
Ok we've all been told to avoid stress, it's bad for cancer patients. So what do you do when stress hunts you down, glares in your eye, and says, "not so fast sweetheart, I ain't done with you"? My husband has been diagnosed with an alzheimers-type ailment that makes him easily frustrated. He takes it out on me. It's the…
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rrogers34
Wondering how your surgery went yesterday? When do you get pathology results? Thinking of you...
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Yo, anyone from Canada???? (hockey)
Hey, just wanted to let you know that the Philadelphia FLYERS are going to woup you butt! This city will be rocking. For those that do not follow sports, Philadelphia Flyers are a hockey team and are advancing on to play the Canadians on the road for the Stanley Cup. First game is tonight, so let me hear you hollar for the…
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Surgery length?
I forgot to ask the Surgeon how long I would be in surgery. Having a bilaterial mastectomy with no reconstruction. How long were you in surgery?
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Sister diagnosed with IBC - How can I help?
My sister was just diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer and is meeting with her doctor to discuss the next steps? There has never been any breast cancer or cancer of any sort in our family, so this is very new to me. I'm not sure what she will need? I am a teacher, so I will be off work for the next 2 months, so I can…
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sleep, tissue expanders, pain medication
Weel, 4 weeks ago today I had my bi-lateral mastectomy with breast reconstruction started with the tissue expanders. I have not had a full nights sleep during the 4 weeks. I have stopped taking the pain medication because of the fear of getting addicted to it. How long can you take the medication without it becoming a…