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Stage III after surgery
I had a positve for cancer mamo in Oct 2009, I was then sent for an ultra sound which I was told could be just an infection of the lymphnodes, my primary care immediately became very concerned and refered me for a pet scan which lit up like a beacon on my left breast she then sent me directly to a surgeon who i believed…
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Tamoxifin and uterine cancer
I'm 59 and just had my one year anniversary of my diagnosis. A client of mine who is 38 was diagnosed in April 09. We both had Stage 1, node negative bc with radiation treatment followed by hormone theropy. I am on Arimidex because I am post menopausal. She is on tamoxifen because she is pre menopausal. She has been on…
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Thyroid problems and bc treatment
Hello, I was wondering if there is anyone that has problems with their thyroid and how the doctors deal with chemo treatment. Before being treated for cancer I had a pet scan and ultra sound that showed something up with my thyroid. The surgeon did a blood test and said my thyroid was fine. Now after 4 chemo treatments,…
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MRI and CT scan
I'm going to have an MRI tomorrow: the first since my bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction (in 4/09) and then a CT scan next week. I have to admit that I really don't like MRI's (in fact, they freak me out) because of the feeling of being enclosed, and now they will become my routine diagnostic test each year. I would…
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Radiation CT Scan and plan today
Good morning, so I have to tell you, my lungs are still really bad and no one has any answers. Today I have my appointment to get set up for radiation and I'm scared to death! What's going on with me, I've undergone 16 chemo treatments, already had surgery and that didn't have me feeling this way. Maybe it's all this stuff…
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surgery tomorrow..
Hello All, Thanks for all your support so far. Finally the fearful day is there.. I am scheduled for my right mastectomy tomorrow.:(.. It is so hard to prepare myself..One time I feel ready and next in tears.. not even sure what's going on with me emotionally.. How long does it take to recover (or become new normal - which…
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pity party
Has anyone ever been told that they are having a "pity party" by their husband or significant other? I have been trying to be so strong for 18 months after my mastectomy, I do work full-time, and I try to be social and keep up with events, etc. Isn't it okay to have a pity party every few months or so?
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My Compliments to the Women on This Site - Were Your Ears Ringing?
I want you to know how much I complimented all the women on this great site. Wednesday, March 3, I went to my first Support Group breast cancer meeting at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, Illinois. At this meeting I told them how great you are and how impressed I am with the women on this site. I told…
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Having hysterectomy tomorrow
Hi team! My operation is tomorrow morning. I am pre-menopausal (38 yrs. old), ER+/PR+ so my doctors wanted me to have my ovaries removed before starting me on tamoxifen. My mom died of a uterine sarcoma so we are also removing the uterus. (Tamoxifen has been linked to increased cases of uterine cancer.) I am looking…
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NATLY... you're back!
So you tried to slip back??? I was going to PM you but thought we should share it on the board... HOW WAS YOUR TRIP? How many times did you pinch those cute, chubby cheeks for me?
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Side effects of Arimidex
Has anyone experienced extreme joint discomfort from taking arimidex, I have been on it since September of 09 after a lumpectomy of the left breast and 6 weeks of Radiation Therapy. I'm afraid they will take me off it and breast cancer may occur, any thoughts on this topic.
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Port & 1st Chemo Done
Got my port yesterday morning with no complications. Went to a great place from the surgeon right down to the nurses and receptionist. Nurse had to do a "blind" insert to get the IV in, but she got it in! (tried for the hand, but most of those veins are already "blown" and only good for blood draws). Was awake thru…
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Radiation CT Scan and plan today
Good morning, so I have to tell you, my lungs are still really bad and no one has any answers. Today I have my appointment to get set up for radiation and I'm scared to death! What's going on with me, I've undergone 16 chemo treatments, already had surgery and that didn't have me feeling this way. Maybe it's all this stuff…
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done with rads!
I also finished rads this week! I'm burnt and peeling but finished. Now just skin cream and more cream til I heal! I start arimedex tomorrow for the next five years. My onc doc will see me in 3 months. I have been dealing with bc for 9 months now, working full time and raising my little girl as a single mom and the light…
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PBR
Hi Gals and Guys, Before I start down the line providing my input to the other posts, I just wanted to let you know that I attended the Ford Truck PBR Bull Riding event, here, in Kansas City. I had a blast. Something about rugged men in tight-fitting jeans, you know. I even stayed afterwards to get some pics and…
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HI to ALL
Hi, to all my B/C friends. I haven't been here in a long time. I went back to work after my mastectomy, and I am doing real well. Just having some healing problems with the radiation burn. But that will pass also!! So good to get some normal back in my life!! Last step will be a prophylactic mastectomy sometime this…
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New Photos of Brooke's B'day
Also posted a couple from this past Christmas. We had a wonderful visit in N.C.. Charlie's birthday is coming up this month, so Grandpa and I will hopefully attend his 3 year birthday party. Fortunately, Charlie lives a lot closer to us, just a 2 1/2 hour drive south of us.
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Yippee for Me, I'm finished with Rads!
So happy to announce that I am done, done, done with radiation! My Copper Tone tan on my right breast is a head start on summer! The rest of me will have to catch up to even out the tone, just kidding. I have extra ointment for my breast and I plan to make full use of it too. There was some shrinkage, not too bad. I don't…
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Today is my RAD-u-ation day!
Hooray for me! I'm burned, but now I can start healing. I hope every one else has had a good day, too. Sue
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Post Mastectomy Pain relief
I had a radical mastectomy on February 4th and just got to remove the pressure bandage and ace wrap yesterday. Can't really find anything comfortable to wear and only very soft material ( velour) feels ok against my armpit and arm skin. Feels like a 2 X 4 is stuck up under my armpit and everything is swollen and red but…
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underarm pain
hi ladies,, my sister had her mastectomy last december ,but she is feeling an underarm pain from the mastectomy side , she asked her oncologist about it , and told her if she still in pain for another week he would recommend a bone scan , is it possible that she could have a metastases in bone? she just finished her last…
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Hello!
I had my yearly mammogram in January 2010, then another with ultrasound, then biopsy, then dx of Papilloma(second time in 4 yrs., not cancer but can turn into it if left), surgery to remove it, back to the surgeon on 2/19/2010 JUST for a post-surgery "check" - or so I thought. She told me that pathology(from the surgery)…
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Glad to meet you, NED
Today was a great day. Path reports were clear. The doctor got it all. Next step is radiation in a month or so. Staples come out Wednesday and back to work on Thursday. I feel very little pain, just when I reach up for something. Doing laundry and mopping today. Nurse says I can do what I feel like without discomfort. I…
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up and running again
I'm feeling much better yesterday and today. The anesthesia and morphine made me very nauseaous. Just like the Exorcist. Other than that the surgery went well. No pain in my breast, just a pulling underarm. No drains were put in. I see doc today to change the dressing and I'll see his artwork. I have energy to do things.…
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Shout Out To All Of My Los Angeles Area Sisters!
On May 8th, I will be participating in my 5th ( I think) 5K for Women's Cancer. It is the Entertainment Industry Foundation Revlon 5k walk/run for Women's Cancer. It is always held on the day before Mother's Day , and it is soooooo incredible! There are at least 60,000 participants, if not more...my residual chemo-brain…
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Thanks!
Thanks to everyone for your prayers and support. I'll let you know. This board is really helping me to understand all this a little better, and is giving me live facts from real people, not just "statistics".
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seven negative nodes!!!!!!!
Hello, I had my lumpectomy this morning. She took out seven nodes and all were negative. I'm back home and very happy. I know, still have to wait for pathology, clear margins, further studies on the nodes, but for right now, this is a little piece of happiness. Thanks for listening, Victoria
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Off to start
I'm off to get my port this morning and start chemo (ACT) this afternoon. Thanks for all the encouraging posts on other threads! Marcy
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Is it just my man or is all men that stupid?
I hate to get on here and gripe but I have nowhere else. So here goes. Don't get me wrong I have a wonderful man in my life, we have lived together for almost a year now. I know he loves me dearly, has been right by my side thru the dx, surgery, and now I start chemo Tuesday. The only gripe I have is that he is always…
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Please if you pray lift my friend in prayer
My dear and favorite Pharmacist watched his wife battle breast cancer twice and survive then he had a really harsh battle with stomach cancer and came out on the living end. He worked for another few years and retired about two maybe three years ago so he and she could travel. I would ask occasionally and hear of the trips…