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Breast Cancer

 

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• emotions

  Hi All, I just needed to vent. I had a VERY emotional day yesterday & am still trying to figure out where it came from! I am done with treatments, but will have my other breast removed & reconstructio…

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  Started by jphilpo

  Most recent by neephee

  Apr 9, 2010

  Breast Cancer
• chemo and rosacea

  I had my first chemo treatment about a week and a half ago- TAC - and did really well. My question is I have Rosacea and I am going through a really bad breakout. It may just be from stress. Does anyb…

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  Started by tally

  Most recent by Northwoodsgirl

  Apr 8, 2010

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  Decisions

  Has anyone ever made a decision about their treatment and questioned whether it is the right one or not? I think that is why I have avoided talking to many people because I know everyone would give me…

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  Started by slynch

  Most recent by ms_independent

  Apr 8, 2010

  Breast Cancer
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  Who Packs Your Parachute?

  INSIGHTS INTO EXCELLENCE Packing Parachutes - Excerpt from Chapter 16 By Charlie Plumb Recently, I was sitting in a restaurant in Kansas City. A man about two tables away kept looking at me. I didn't …

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  Started by LadyParvati

  Most recent by mariam_11_09

  Apr 8, 2010

  Breast Cancer
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  I know I am coming into season but

  I look like a Tomato. When I get the flashes which I am getting more and more while on Tamoxifen. My face turns bright red. If I am out, people ask me if I am ok. It's embarrassing. Is there anything …

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  Started by Kat11

  Most recent by cindycflynn

  Apr 8, 2010

  Breast Cancer
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  trouble sleeping after chemo

  Just had my first round of chemo on 4/1. Taxotere and Cytoxan even though I am tired I can't sleep. I was awake til 11:30 pm and up every hour on the hour to go to the bathroom. I woke up at 6:30am an…

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  13 comments

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  Started by calabria03

  Most recent by Megan M

  Apr 8, 2010

  Breast Cancer
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  Radiology Oncologist - Weekly checkups

  I have completed 7 radiation treatments and had my first "checkup" with my radiology oncologist. Not really sure what I was expecting but he just had me open my shirt and he said, "Yep, looks good" an…

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  Started by Kiantae

  Most recent by DebbyM

  Apr 8, 2010

  Breast Cancer
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  Wheeeee....move over ladies

  I'm joinin the happy dance, whirling and twirling with NED and NERT and all those elusive guys! C'mon in, the water's fine! My prayer for everyone on this board is for you to know this same joy:)

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  18 comments

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  Started by Youcandothis

  Most recent by Megan M

  Apr 8, 2010

  Breast Cancer
• Not New to Cancer, but this time it's me - when do you quit thinking about it?

  I lost my father to stomach cancer. My mother had ovarian cancer and survived. She was 72 when diagnosed and is now 84. She is a walking miracle and I am convinced it was her faith in God that got her…

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  Started by slynch

  Most recent by ms.sunshine

  Apr 8, 2010

  Breast Cancer
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  Femara side effects

  After a bone density test I am to start on Femara. After reading about side effects, I'm scared to take it. Some of them are pretty awful. Would like to hear from those on the drug as to what side eff…

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  Started by GrandmaJ

  Most recent by pattycal

  Apr 8, 2010

  Breast Cancer
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  Too stupid to make up

  Ran into a neighbor this weekend. Conversation went something like this... Neighbor.. Did you hear about Tom? Me... No, what about Tom? Neighbor .. his cancer is back. Only been six months since he wa…

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  Started by Sharon_D

  Most recent by ms.sunshine

  Apr 8, 2010

  Breast Cancer
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  Saw my PA today

  This morning I saw my PA and it was good news. No longer anemic, liver and kidney function are great, white cells are back to normal range, no diabetes, - everything good to great. The only 'thing' sh…

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  Started by Rague

  Most recent by jnl

  Apr 8, 2010

  Breast Cancer
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  great place to get clothes online

  just wanted to share a place where I often order clothes online. I guess I have been doing a little more of that lately, don't really want to go to stores. The place is called Soft Surroundings, they …

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  Started by mariam_11_09

  Most recent by jnl

  Apr 8, 2010

  Breast Cancer
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  Tamoxifen OR Arimidex???

  Hi again, it's me. I had another question for the "already been there's..." I finished Rads 2 days ago. My next appt with my Oncologist is June 9th. The last time we talked, when she tried to explain …

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  38 comments

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  Started by blazytracy

  Most recent by survivorbc09

  Apr 8, 2010

  Breast Cancer
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  I found a great post bilasteral reconstruction bra

  I don't know about you guys but, I had a terrible time finding a nice looking and feeling bra since my implants were placed. The sports bra and the type bras my grandmother used to wear were not doing…

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  Started by ms_independent

  Most recent by survivorbc09

  Apr 8, 2010

  Breast Cancer
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  Genetic Testing - Myriad - Only Patent - ISSUES if true - $3,200

  Please review the 60 minutes segment that ran last night. http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/04/01/60minutes/main6354069_page4.shtml?tag=contentMain;contentBody It appears that insurance companies, i…

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  Started by lasimpson

  Most recent by kathyDDD

  Apr 8, 2010

  Breast Cancer
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  Pathology back but no dancing for me

  Well one tube out and one left and it does feel good for the little victories. My pathology was some good some not so. My tumor(invasive duct) was under the nipple and 9mm but I had a field of calcium…

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  Started by katznc

  Most recent by MGNS

  Apr 8, 2010

  Breast Cancer
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  when does the arimidex start?

  I am in the fourth week of rads and I am wondering when I will probably start taking Arimidex? I will ask my onco but I don't see him for several weeks so I was just wondering if there is a usual time…

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  15 comments

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  Started by terri805

  Most recent by GayleMc

  Apr 8, 2010

  Breast Cancer
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  Herceptin

  My liver enzymes are 10 times above normal. Has anyone gone off herceptin early? What were the reasons and has anyone else experienced this?

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  Started by nmelman

  Apr 8, 2010

  Breast Cancer
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  1st round of taxotere and cytozan done and no reactions

  I had my first round of chemo today. Taxotere and and cytozan early this afternoon. It only took two hours to finish both and I had no side effects and no reactions. I was thanking God for that and th…

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  42 comments

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  Started by Balentine

  Most recent by Giant Poodles

  Apr 8, 2010

  Breast Cancer
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  strep throat

  Strep throat! Haven't had that since I was a child.....this comprised immune system is true. Anyone else catching stuff going around?

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  7 comments

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  Started by lizzie17

  Most recent by Tux

  Apr 7, 2010

  Breast Cancer
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  Does anyone ever say no. . .

  to surgery? I have gone through six rounds of chemo, now am being told left breast has to be removed. What if I don't want to have it removed? I had a couple of biopsies, one before treatment started,…

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  5 comments

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  Started by heidijez

  Most recent by Different Ballgame

  Apr 7, 2010

  Breast Cancer
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  HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE

  Just a quick note to wish you all a very happy Easter with the ones you love. Hugs, RE

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  Started by RE

  Most recent by survivorbc09

  Apr 7, 2010

  Breast Cancer
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  Will a prosthesis set off metal detectors?

  Just thought about this - when going through a metal detector (like at a courthouse/gov. building/airport/etc.) will the little 'B-B's' in your pros set it off? Susan

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  Started by Rague

  Most recent by survivorbc09

  Apr 7, 2010

  Breast Cancer
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  Has anyone had their hip radiated?

  Had a catscan done this morning and was lined up and tattoed "below the navel". Has anyone had rads on hip and how bad is the burn? I have a belly (muffin top) and worried it will be quite uncomfortab…

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  Started by laurissa

  Most recent by survivorbc09

  Apr 7, 2010

  Breast Cancer
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  Today is always' birthday!

  Becky, Happy Birthday! Hope your day is filled with everything & everyone you love! -Jenny -Happy Easter too!

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  Started by jennytwist

  Most recent by DianeBC

  Apr 7, 2010

  Breast Cancer
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  chemo, children and crowds.

  I am doing AC - had 2 out of 4. I have a 10 year old daughter and am finding it difficult as well as forget that I need to stay away from kids and crowds, in case I pick up something. As soon as I fee…

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  Started by mariam_11_09

  Most recent by Ritzy

  Apr 7, 2010

  Breast Cancer
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  My first day on Tamoxifen is today!

  and I am kind of scared of the side effects. I have been reading on here about the depression and crying etc....besides all of the other known effects like blood clots, uterine cancer etc.etc... a bit…

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  7 comments

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  Started by blazytracy

  Most recent by DebbyM

  Apr 7, 2010

  Breast Cancer
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  You will never, ever guess what I found today....

  If this isn't just the weirdest thing ever!!! Some of you know that I went to my onco doc last week, everything seemed fine except for my markers being high, for no apparent reason. No apparent reason…

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  35 comments

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  Started by chenheart

  Most recent by dottie68

  Apr 7, 2010

  Breast Cancer
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  MY ACCOUNT GOT DELETED!!!!!

  I just opened my emails to recieve one fromGreta at CSN saying that while she was tring to sort out some problems i was having with my account,she accidentally deleted it!!!! ALL my previous posts on …

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  Started by m-star

  Most recent by m-star

  Apr 7, 2010

  Breast Cancer