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Here I am again
Hello all, It has been 14 years since I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer and now find myself feeling and doing much the same as I did all those years ago. Another fast growing lump that has gotten to 9 x 9 x 3 cm in just a month. Ultra sound inconclusive so heading back to cancer clinic so diagnosis will happen quicker…
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Overwhelmed by the week from hell
I am currently doing weekly Taxol treatments for subsequent bone mets with Zometa thrown in every third week. The treatment has been kicking my a$$, but I have still managed to be at school every day teaching my full schedule (except on chemo days). Last Thursday was a chemo day so I was only going to be at school for the…
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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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Does the lack of estrogen affect the brain?
I have been on Femara for almost a year now and I've noticed some cognitive problems and SEVERE insomnia. I found some research on the effects of estrogen on the brain: it affects the serotonin receptors and there are indication that it helps with memory. I watched my father die of early onset Alzheimer's (he was one of…
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turbans vs wigs
I was diagnosed with breast cancer on Dec 20,2009. The only people I told was my family and immediate co-workers(i work in a retail pharmacy) My chemo started on March 4,2010 after several surgeries with one cancer cell in my sentinol nobe, none in the axillary node so i was classed 2A breast cancer. Sorry rambling on, I…
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Thursday the 25th is Green Eyed Girls Birthday
If I remember right, tomorrow is Green Eyed Girls Birthday. I don't think she has posted in the last few weeks but Happy Birthday to you if your are reading but not writing. Have a great day and eat lots of cake and ice cream. Stef
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Big Week for me.."regular" Oncology appointment, Reggie has knee surgery, and I am attending Fess Pa
So~ tomorrow I see the oncologist, as I do every six months. Even after 7 years, the nervousness and the "what if's" loom large. I had my labs drawn on Thursday, and results of course will be given to me tomorrow. My sweet Reggie is having knee surgery on Thursday; he had miniscus surgery almost 20 years ago, but it is way…
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I am meeting with my Oncologist for the first time after my Bilat Mastectomy to day and I am scared
Hi Everyone, I am new here just joined the network yesterday looking for some answers as well as support. I am 3 weeks post op w expanders and have my very first meeting today w my Onc. a little scared don't know what to expect. I never ever wanted to do Chemo and still don't but my surgeon said if I don't then the cancer…
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Weight Watchers - Monday's Weigh-in
Last night's weigh-in loss was 2 lbs. 2 oz. Total weight loss is 7 lbs. 6 oz. Walked 5 days, 1 hour per day. I ate more green vegetables this week. Last night our lecturer wanted to know if we had a buddy. I told the group that the Cancer Survivors Network, was my buddy because i was posting my weigh-ins and getting…
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HEAD COVERINGS
JUST IN CASE SOME OF YOU NEWER PEOPLE HAVEN'T HEARD ABOUT----HEAVENLYHATS.COM, THEY WILL SEND YOU SOME HEAD COVERINGS FOR FREE, I WAS EXPECTING ONE HAT AND THEY SENT ME 5...
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You GOTTA see this!!!
Hi, Please watch this video, it is so amazing and inspiring!! I first found this video and it was taken years ago. She had a rare cancer stage IV. I loved the video and did more research and found out she's still alive and has written several books on how she beat the odds with nutrition and other life changes. This gave…
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Radiation with partially filled expanders?
Hi, I just finished my last chemo yesterday. Yippee! I had a bilateral mastectomy -- my right breast had the cancer in 2 places, Stage I. I had reconstructive surgery done in both breasts at the time of surgery. Very painful, but I got through it okay. Now I am faced with a decision. My onc. has referred me to see a…
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Growing my hair back since chemo -- have fun with it!
I finished chemo in October (4 rounds of Cytoxan/Taxotere), and my hair is now about an inch-and-a-half long. I figure, who ever gets the opportunity to grow their hair all over again from zero, so I'm having some fun with my funky new 'do! I went to Sally's beauty supply store yesterday, and discovered they were having a…
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Call out to Darling! How are you??
So worried for you since your last post! Please let us know how you are...praying for you every day! God Bless... Julie
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Happy Birthday Moopy and Fauxma
It's a day early, wishing you both a great day. Enjoy.
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LOST/SCARED
Im a 31yr old mother of 3 who has been battling breast cancer since april'09,i had a lumectomy,chemo then radiation which i just finished.I still have alot of pain in my breast/chest area & my armpit as well,i find myself just waiting w/each appointment 4 them 2 find something new,its driving me crazy i feel like i've been…
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It's official - I'm a Klutz!
As I headed upstairs to the bathroom yesterday to slather some more lotion on my irradiated boob, I tripped over my own two feet and, since my hands were in my pockets (not too bright), I landed with the edge of one stair right on my boob (yes, the affected one)! OUCH!!! I don't think I did any real damage, and it doesn't…
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Serious Swimming...
There was a competition to swim from Santa Monica to Catalina doing only the breaststroke, and the three women who entered the race were a brunette, a redhead and a blonde. After approximately 14 hours, the brunette staggered up on the shore and was declared the fastest breaststroker. About 40 minutes later, the redhead…
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First day home after bi-lateral mastectomy
Hi to all. Today is my first day home after surger. Bi-lateral Mastecromy with tissue expanders. I have quite a bit of muscle pain, and am contining with the pain meds prescribed. I definatly slept much better at home. I am a side sleeper, and moving from one side to the other has been quite painful. Today seems some…
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Implants w/masectomy
I am scheduled to have a BLM soon. I currently have implants. Has anyone had the BLM surgery that had implants at the time? I wonder how it affects things? and how it affects the reconstruction? I am wondering if you are sorer since you have to have them removed and if it changes anything with the reconstruction process…
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Can you get implants
Can you get implants put in at the time of your mastectomy?
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Don't have time to read all Rad threads - sorry!
I am done with rads...yay!....(exactly one week ago tonight) Just wondering if burns are better off "uncovered" (other than silvadene) Right now, I am doing the vinegar soak, followed by silvadene, zeroform, gauze and ace bandage (to hold everything in place) AND in order to go to work...I do the same at night however..I…
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Live breast cancer chat 3/24/2010
There will be a live chat about breast cancer tonight at mybreastcancernetwork.com with P.J. Hammel. Didn't think to post this earlier for anyone with interest.
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Really Blue Today
Don't know what is wrong with me today. Kinda feeling depressed and don't know why. Saw my onc today and she is recommending a surgeon and a radiological onc for me. She says she wants more lymph nodes. My first onc only had the sentinel node removed and it had cancer in it. He should have requested more be taken but he…
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Port removal tomorrow. Any advice?
Seems like it should be pretty easy.... right? Will I have any after pain?
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curious about others bl levels after chemo
Just curious about other WBC and ANC levels that have finished chemo. I have finished chemo 7 months ago and my WBC is still 2.2 and ANC 1.6... Oncologist doesnt seem overly concerned.. just says your blood counts are still really low.. Is this Normal??? are other's low also?? Just looking for some peace of mind
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worried
1 week out with radical mastectomy of left and simple of right breast; 2 of 3 drains were removed on the 23rd. I have not been able to keep appointments for home health aides/visiting nurse/therapist at $40.00 a visit! Also worried not able to keep up with bills, utilities, car payments and rent!!!!
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bilateral mastectomy -- should I do reconstruction at the same time or wait until after radiation?..
I was diagnosed with 2 seperate primary breast cancers on 12/17/2009. I have 2 more chemo treatments and then will have surgery round about June 9th. After surgery I will be having radiation, I have 2 differing opinions about reconstruction. My primary breast doc says they can do the mastectomy, and reconstruction and then…
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Tamoxifen and hair loss
Have any of you experienced hair loss or hair thinning with Tamoxifen?
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Coffe cup cake
I posted this about a year ago and thought some of the new folks here would enjoy it as well so here you go. You know sometimes you just want a nice warm fudgy piece of chocolate cake but you don't feel like the hassle of getting out the mixer and having all the mess. Well here is a simple little recipe that will meet that…