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Young children of mothers on chemo
I have had my second treatment of TAC. After I lost my hair my two year old does not want to sleep without me. Any suggestions on how to talk/interact with her about what is going on?
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femara and supplements?
My onc didn't mention anything about supplements. What kind of calcium works? I'm on femara, I got 2 kinds of vitamin D, a b complex, but there are so many kinds of calcium, anyone know what is most effective? Anything else recommended? thank you and have a good day!
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Ugh...who knew radiation would suck so bad?
Wow..which is worse? Chemo or rads? lol...Im not sure. I have 5 more treatments..did #28 yesterday, which was the last one to the entire breast. Last 5 are to my lymphnode area..Im hoping my breast starts healing soon. Im in extreme burn pain. Having to wear NU Gel Pads daily..hydrocodone to sleep, Ibuprofen during the…
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Not a New Joke, but one which describes us all PERFECTLY! We sooooo rock!
Eleven people were hanging on a rope, under a helicopter. 10 men and 1 woman. The rope was not strong enough to carry them all, so they decided that one had to leave, because otherwise they were all going to fall. They weren’t able to choose that person, until the woman gave a very touching speech. She said that she would…
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Finally get my dance with NED girls!
I went for my 1 year cancerversary mammo today and everything was good! I've been waiting to hear those lovely words for a loooooooooooooong time....So let's go Ned, I believe it's my dance!
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Wigs
Hi, I was diagnosed with breast cancer last week. I have not started chemo yet but looking for a wig but my company has privately funded insurance so they do not have to follow CT state law and cover wig cost. Great. Of course I do not want to look like I have a rat on my head. Any places that offer free decent wigs since…
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expander fill questions
I will start my expansion fills next week. I had healing problems after bimas surgery and expansion placement so I am behind with fills. I finish chemo the first week and April and then will need to start radiation about a month later. How do people usually get them filled? Weekly? My plastic surgeon only comes to town…
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Tomorrow is Dctimmons Birthday
This is an early post, wishing Dctimmons a happy birthday. I am on assignment in MN and wanted to make sure you got this. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR DCTIMMONS HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!! And may you see many, many, more!!!
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To all my crack pot friends
An elderly Chinese woman had two large pots, each hung on the ends of a pole which she carried across her neck. One of the pots had a crack in it while the other pot was perfect and always delivered a full portion of water. At the end of the long walks from the stream to the house, the cracked pot arrived only half full.…
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No tamoxifen for me
My oncologist says I won't have to take tamoxifen since my tumors were only 5% positive. I didn't know there was a percentage. I just thought they were positive or negative. Did anyone else have a low percentage and didn't have to take it?
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first chemo cycle finished - yea!
Had first chemo on Thursday. Main side effect was fatigue. Yesterday had Neulasta shot and that went very well. Not really sore bones or joints that I can tell. Still feel puny today somewhat. But otherwise, all is well. Having some loss of appetite, any ideas that may help. Also, the nurse who gave my Neulasta shot said…
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It's the Hair
I have about an inch now. I read that I can dye this. Did anyone do it there self or should I have it done? I am use to dying my hair, I did it myself all the time before I lost it. How about the out growth, does it show really bad with hair this short? Do you have to dye it more often? Thanks for any info on this.
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HELP!!! Chemo has caused Erythema Multiforme
First of all, thanks to several of you who have sent PM's to check on me. I was waiting to reply hoping things would get better...they aren't getting better. Although, I am praying NONE of you have gone through what has happened to me lately, I am hoping someone has some advice(other than to shoot myself...lol) By the way,…
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Back to school - Yea!!!
Well, not quite yet, but I just received my appointment to register for the fall semester, and I can't believe how excited I am! I received my BC diagnosis on 09-03-09, and was just in the first week of classes for that semester. I was fortunate to be able to drop the classes and apply for educational leave, and even…
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Benefit for a friend, need prayers
I passed the finish line from my breast cancer treatment. Tomorrow I go to a benefit for a dear friend whom has battled this awful disease 3 times now, it's been going on for 10 yrs. This last spell is stage 4 and has spread to many parts of her body. She was a huge support to me while I was going through my treatment not…
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Relay for Life
It is so overwhelmingly touching that SOOOO many people are out there helping us and hoping for us. Last night was my first experience and I wore my Survivor t-shirt, walked the Survior lap, ate at the Survivor tent, and actually publicly announced "my name, breast cancer, 22 months" on the PA at the stage with all of the…
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Burning sensation under arm
Surgery was 3 weeks ago and my under arm gets shooting pains like burning, hard to explain. It even goes down behind my arm. It comes and goes. Is this nerves healing?
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Today is Aztec45's (Me) Birthday
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO AZTEC 45 (ME) HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME Thank you all. This is my first birthday since DX and so it is a little more special to me than most. I am back in town from Fargoland and plan to eat until I am sick and laugh until I cry. In general, just enjoy the day and…
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Post treatment vitamins
I am 3 weeks after rads. I was told not to take anything until at least 2 weeks after. Of course, no suggestions as to what I should take...Reading up on the subject suggests 1000 - 2000 Vit D3; 1000mg Omega 3; 250 - 500mg Vit C and if rads on left breast (that's me!) CoEnzyme Q10 60 - 100mgs. Neither onc had suggestions,…
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Mental Health Day
Hi everyone! I am taking a day off from work on Monday, just for a "mental health day". I have tried so hard to go to work and be positive and have a good attitude. I don't know if it's the Femara, which I am in my second month of taking, or just stress and exhaustion. Some days I just can't put on the "happy face" for…
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Thank You All
Thank you all for the birthday wishes. It is really comforting to be surrounded by women and men that truly care about you. It not only makes you feel warm inside, but you feel you can handle anything that comes your way. I had a great birthday. I did have to do some chores like get the cat his shots and take my vehicle in…
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adoption after cancer?
Hi. Anybody out there have experience with adopting post-cancer? I'm still doing chemo, but am getting close to finishing and the outlook is great. We can't have kids, so are wanting to adopt. We were going to start on this over a year ago, but got derailed by my diagnosis and treatment. My husband wants to go ahead and…
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Oncologist help?
Just wondering... Is it weird that I have had a surgical biopsy ( showing IDC ) and have been scheduled for a masectomy but I havnt seen or been refered to an oncologist yet? Does this come later or should I be seeing one prior to the surgery?
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Taxotere & Ice?
Today during my treatment, the nurse came over & asked me if I wanted to hold a large ice-pack? She said that they are doing a study. Some say it has helped them with the tingling in their fingers & their nails. I thought it sounded crazy, but hey, if it works....I'm all for it. I never had trouble with my nails…
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Sleeping with expanders
Hi Pinks, I'm looking for some good advice on sleeping with these painful expanders. It seems when I'm asleep I roll to my side because I love sleeping on my side. I wake up in excruciating pain and feel as though my expander is somewhat "twisted" it takes awhile for it to get back to normal and feel ok. I'm so tired…
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clinical testing
I had a masectomy on 3/10/10 I seen my ONC,I have to do chemo he said that I have all the protocal to do the clinical testing I am confused on what to do. Has anyone done the clinical testing and if so what does it intitle. Thank you Sue
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1st chemo treatment in the morning
Tomorrow I have my first chemo treatment. I am having Taxotere, Adriamycin and Cytoxin. The ladies on here have such a positive outlook that it really helps someone new to this. I know I'm going to fight with all I have and I can hardly wait for the day that I can help someone. May the Lord richly bless each and everyone…
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Your thoughts on BRAC test-
Ok, I'm trying to understand...If the BRAC test is negative you do not need to have your ovaries or the other breast that does not have cancer removed? I'm trying to research now because my big question is do I need to have my ovaries removed and the breast that does not have cancer- I'm trying to find a way to have peace…
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Bone mets
The petscan showed chemo took away the hotspot from my hip. Doctor thinks it was cancer. Does chemo and radiation take it away or just put it in remission? I see the radiologist Fri for consultation.
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Anyone taken the drug Femara?
I have completed chemo and radiation and now my Onc. wants me to take this Estrogen blocker. I would really like to hear about anyone elses experience on this med. Thanks, Lighthouse_7