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Effexor + Arimidex = ?
Hi friends - I just started my arimidex (ER/PR+, HER2-, single mastectomy, oophrectomy) and I am completely depressed and broken, but petrified of anti depressants. I keep telling myself that depression is just a function of the trauma of having breast cancer and being dropped off the menupause cliff with the ovary removal…
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Merry Christmas
wanted to say thank you to my ornament buddy's.The gifts were gorgeous.Thank you so much.Merry Christmas.
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Journal
Who else used a journal through their journey with BC? I got one as a gift and felt silly writing in it-once in awhile I come across it and read it-i forgot much of the stuff i wrote-but it was a good way to vent and get it out. Denise
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9 yrs Jan 2008
2008 Started my ordeal with B/C- all good so far.. IN a few weeks Ill be booking the PINK bus for a road trip for my mammo. 2 lumpetomies (same side)-radation, 5 yrs tamoxifin, total hsterctomy (from med) 2nd lumpetomy Happy to say was for scar tissue from first surgery- i was not sorry i had the surgery-NOT knowing would…
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Want 2nd opinion - need to ask oncologist .....
Hello - I want to speak with a 2nd oncologist about my hormone therapy (Stage 2, had lumpectomy and radiation). Any advice on how to tell my oncologist that I want a 2nd opinion? Anyone BTDT? Thanks!
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Implant experiences - any advice?
I had a double mastectomy/immediate reconstruction after bc diagnosis on Oct 22nd. I am having the expanders taken out in Jan and my permanent implants put in. I am looking for feedback/advice from anyone who has had either silicone or saline implants. Has anyone had either for 3 to 5+ years? Thanks in advance!
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Ornament arrived
Hello all, my beautiful ornament arrived from Jennytwist! It has a beautiful angel on one side and peace doves on the other. It looks perfect on the tree. Thank you so much Jenny! Happy holidays and a blessed 2017 to all! Barb A
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TNBC- POST OP Pathology Report
H Everyone! I wanted to share my pathology report. No cacer found in lymphnodes or the breast. The 6cm tumor was gone!!! I had a complete response to chemo, prayer and faith in God! I could hardly contain myself after getting this news!! The doctor still recommends radiation simply because it was TNBC. I continue to pray…
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Surgery-TNB
Done with chemo, now I'm done with surgery!! Surgery went well on yesterday. There was no cancer found in the 2 lympnodes removed, praising and thanking God!! I will know more from the pathology report in a couple of weeks and I'm expecting the same results. The pain from surgery is minimal.....didn't need pain meds during…
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Ear aches, ect... HELP
Druing my whole time on chemo (6 1/2 weeks completed) I had ear aches and feeling of fullness, neck soreness and sore throat, drippy nose but not stuffy. I am now my second herceptin and I am still doing this. Anyone else do this and any suggestions? I am miserable.
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Recurrence
Hi, now I am on 2 boards. Wow lucky me. I am 75 years young and go to the Cleveland Clinic. I had lobular breast cancer in June of 2012 and had a masectomy and nothing else. In July of 2014 I was diagnosed with MMMT uterine cancer and had 5 taxol/carbo treatments and 3 brachytheray treatments. I just had a biopsy of a…
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End of 18 chemo treatment but am extremely tired
my chemo ended last week.I have felt the tiredess I have ever been.I wake up tired.Just wondered if anyone else has had this.Its more then a normal tired.some days I can not do anything.Any suggestions?Thank you.
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My ornament arrived today~☆
Thank you Carol~ a beautiful angel of hope with swarovski crystals! She really sparkles! Wishing you peace and rest, and joy in abundance ~♡
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*****2016 Ornament Exchange*****
Dear Pink Sisters, November 1st, time to begin our annual ornament exchange. I hope people will come out and play—that means you, you, and, oh yes, you:) If you'd like to participate, please PM me with your real name and address (or you can remain anonymous if you wish, but I'll need the address) and I'll send you a name…
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I received my ornament. It no name. Thank you whomever it came from.
It is very nice. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Hugs, Carol
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Holiday wishes to all!
No matter what holiday you will be celebrating over the next week, I hope that you are surrounded with family and friends. May your days be filled with joy, peace, and the hope of better days in 2017. To each of you, thank you for sharing your life with those here who have needed your guidance over the past year (myself…
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Another brother dx'd.
One of my brothers moved back here a little over a month ago and was not feeling well so he went to new doctor, did blood work sent him to the Cancer Center. He was dx'd w/ stage iv non-hodgekins lymphoma. Another brother has CLL and non hodgekins Lymphoma but a different sub-type. The bro just dx'd has one of the rare…
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My ornament has arrived.!!!
To my ornament exchange buddy ( I don't know your name on CSN)Thank you so much for the beautiful ornaments. I am going to get my tree tomorrow and both of them will be perfect on my tree. I especially like the psalm that was on the outside of the card. May God bless you and your family this Holiday Season. Love Surf.
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I received my ornament!
Thank you Rutzetta! It's beautiful and also handcrafted. This was fun!
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AM I crazy to not do hormone therapy?
I am 42 years old, had a 2.4 cm tumor removed, nodes clear. I did 6.5 weeks of radiation, ONCA score of 12. I have always had anxiety and have taken Lexapro for years with great results. Now - after only 2 shots of Lupron - I feel horrible. Depressed, anxious, horrible insomnia. So - should I try a different anti-anxiety…
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My ornament arrived!!!!
A cute home made ornament from Puffin2014!!!! Thanks so very much! I actually received it several weeks ago but had been out of town visiting family out of state! Such fun - my grandaughter had a wonderful time finding the perfect spot to hang it on the tree! THANK YOU again Puffin2014 - and lovely Holiday wishes to all my…
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Laughter the best medicine
Hi Everyone, I just wanted to share a book that has helped me tremendously through this cancer journey...it is called "Cancer on 5 $ a Day" by Robert Schimmel. He is a comedian and he fought lymphoma stage 3 I believe. Warning or trigger alert, he is a very "blue" comedian so be ready for lots of sex jokes and some…
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"Going Flat" -- new NY Times article
Hello, all - Yesterday's New York Times had (what I think is) an outstanding, thorough article on the choice to not have reconstruction after a mastectomy: "'Going Flat' After Breast Cancer." http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/01/well/live/going-flat-after-breast-cancer.html?rref=health Many of you know that I chose no…
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Pain w/ expander reconstruction
I am looking for anyone who had pain with the tissue expander part of reconstruction. I had a bilateral mastectomy in November. Tissue expanders were inserted at that time. I have been going once a week since to be expanded but have been only able to tolerate 50 cc at a time. The pain is just incredible!
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A HELLO and Thinking of all of you
Hello to all my beautiful ladies (and gentlemen). I am thinking of you all and wondering how you are. I haven't been here in a while and you're all in my heart. Please give me an update on how you're doing. I am very stressed with work (wish I can leave it NOW!). A lot of anxiety with some tests I've had but taking one day…
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Thank YOU Peony
i know I have posted this twice - but somehow it's no longer here on our site -- thank you thank for my most beautiful Christmas ornament- and so special Avon breast cancer bracelet.. I so lo ❤️ them both!! Thanks you again .. Merry Christmas.. Vicki Sam
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one year survivor
I am a one year survivor of triple negative breast cancer on 11/9/16. My oncologist said if i can stay cancer free for 2 years that would be very positive for me!
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horrible anxiety
I am eight years past my cancer fight , but I am still on letrozole . I had some blood work done at my GP . They called today and said to call the office tomorrow. It may not be anything , but my anxiety even after all these years , just overwhelm me . Can anyone tell me how to cope with this ? It just overwhelms me until…
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I said NO to radiation and NO to Chemo and am doing a Natural approach... has anyone else done this?
I had a lumpectomy this past April and had three lymph nodes taken out. The lymph nodes were fine. The cancerous lump was around 1" in size and was a triple positive. After a bunch of research and a divine encounter I said NO to radiation and NO to chemo. The doctors wanted me to do chemo for 12 rounds. I started seeing a…
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Thank you for my ornament!
So excited to receive my ornament today from MaryAnn in Florida -- a beautiful glass ornament that lights up! Check out my Expressions page for a photo. Thank you so much, MaryAnn, for your thoughtful card, and for such a sparkly addition to my Christmas tree. Traci