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Mastectomy
Just had a mastectomy on both breasts on Thursday. Feeling depressed and lonely.
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Masectomy or Double Masectomy
Hi, I am undergoing my Taxol chemo cycles after just completing my AC chemo cycles. I have tumor in left breast with one also in my lymph nodes. My treatment plan incudes a modified masectomy of left breast only at end of April followed by hormone therapy. I want to have both breasts removed even though the right breast so…
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Newbie question: decision about mastectomy
Hello, I just registered here - just came back from Dr's office after discussing MRI test. besides the lump found earlier, MRI is showing some small suspicious nodes further away from the previously found lump. Dr. suggested (as an option) MRI guided biopsy before taking the decision of mastectomy.. should I go for this…
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Femera
Gang, I don't want to be a whiny cry baby, especially when ladies on the board are dealing with more complex and serious issues; but, this Femera is really putting it to me. My shins, calfs, and lower back are killing me. I move around and feel like a 90 year old woman. I am also kind of dizzy (not that I wasn't already.)…
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thank you all
I would like to say thank you all so very much for your nice words and prayers, just wanted to let you all know that my mom past last night she went on her own we didn't have to take her off life support.thank you...
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Here We Go Again
Just got back from my onc appointment and she is changing my chemo again because of my side effects. My eyes are swollen at the tear ducts and she said she had never seen anyone with that side effect but she had heard of it. Welcome to my world. If it is unusual and not a common side effect of course I will have it. She is…
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Shaving challenged
Well, you'd think by the time I reached 51 years old, I'd have learned how to shave properly!!! Since chemo has made me mostly hairless anyway, I hadn't worried about shaving for the past few months, but now that I've finished my chemo and am preparing for rads, I wanted to get rid of those few straggler hairs under my…
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Just for fun...tell about
Your pet! I have a basset mix (not sure what he's mixed with, but he's a bit on the tall side) who is adorable, stubborn, and not so bright, but we love him anyway! Our other dog is a lab/corgi mix, who is has black curly hair and is very short. His favorite thing to do is to bounce through the deep snow. He is 15 yrs.…
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I am so happy! I am Dancing with NED! I can't stop smiling!
I am ok! The mammo and the ultrasound showed nothing except what should be there! I almost fainted I was so happy! I think my hubby cracked a few ribs he hugged me so hard! lol But, it was worth it! What a relief to have that done! Whew! I had myself so upset and worried that I was almost sick. Why do we do that? Don't…
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mirj523/how is she doing?
Anybody hear how mirj523 is doing? I believe she had surgery shortly after I did. I haven't been on in a while so maybe I missed the post....hope she is recovering nicely. ~Kari~
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How long after chemo did you start radiation?
Those of you who have had chemo & radiation, how long was it after chemo before you started radiation? I don't have a radiology oncologist yet. I asked my oncologist before my last chemo treatment if I should be making my appt with the radiologist yet and he said 'no, we have time for that'. I'm just concerned because from…
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Pictures of grandchildren
I posted 5 pictures from JJ's 5th birthday. They invited all 15 children from his preschool class and their families and 3 children from church and their families. All but 3 families were in attendance. Out of the 20+ children there was only one over the age of 5. Denise and Kyle had areas where the kids could play with…
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WIG'N OUT!!
Before chemo treatments started (1-12-10), I had very thick, long wavy hair. I had read on here and a few other places that recommended that you cut your hair short before you start chemo. It would just be easier on your emotions. So I took the advice and the week before Thanksgiving I had my hair cut off above my…
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Tuesday's HAHA! Promise you will laugh now!
A Really BAD Day! There was this guy at a bar, just looking at his drink. He stays like that for half of an hour. Then, this big trouble-making truck driver steps next to him, takes the drink from the guy, and just drinks it all down. The poor man starts crying. The truck driver says, "Come on man, I was just joking. Here,…
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How long
Hi, I'm new here and hoping for some help. Diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in Feb, 2008, had double masectomy due to family history (found out later I had BRCA 1 gene) had chemo (AC+Taxol) from April through July 2008, reconstructive surgery in Dec. 2008. I am cancer free and thank God for that but I am still…
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I finally got a port
For those of you who advised me when I was trying to decide whether or not to get chemo and then whether or not to get a port, I just wanted to let you know that I got my port last Thursday and followed it with my second dose of chemo the same day (after trying the first dose with a PICC line). After extreme nausea day…
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First week of rads done
So I have had 5 treatments done so far. Not really a big deal..yet! Lets hope it stays that way. It is so tedious driving over there every dang day. I think that is going to get old, quick. One of the few things that keeps me motivated is that my rad tech is a really cute guy! WOOT WOOT!! Lucky me:) You think he likes…
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Any words of advice
Any words of advice to move forward with a positive attitude in regards to this tram reconstruction. I feel like everything is soooo heavy and soooo tight. I just hope that after all this I am going to be happy with things. I just feel like I have more scars now, more pain now and like I went backwards with my positive…
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New to this board
Hi. I'm new to this board and site, but not to breast cancer. I am an ALMOST 4 year survivor, having DCIS and IDC in my left breast. My tumors were tiny, but elected to have a mastectomy anyway, thus not having chemo or rads. At the time of my diagnosis, early bc people didn't get Herceptin if their tumors were under 1 cm.…
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I was wondering if anyone has felt like this..........
I was wondering if anyone has felt like this.......... I have a port in my upper left shoulder area and today I am feeling my heart beat,,,well maybe pumping is a better discription and my right upper arm feels real tight. Like the day after you have worked out really hard. Is this something I should be concerned about???…
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Off topic: Beautiful quote
And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. Thoughts and prayers to you all today! Kim
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new side effect of radiation?
Just after my next-to-last radiation, I collapsed. I've been diagnosed with supraventricular tachycardia. We are not sure of the cause of it...radiation, exhaustion, stress, late effect from the chemo, or culmination of all. In any case, I have a medication to slow my heart beat and need to see my primary care doctor (or…
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Hooray!! Done with Chem.
I am so excited to say that I had my last and final chemo. treatment today. I feel great. The treatment went like clock work and took 1 hour less than it usually does. I will be having 6 weeks of radiation starting mid March and 11 more cycles of Herceptin but it is wonderful to have this part of my treatment done! Have a…
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Taste Buds
I am new to chemo as of last week and to this Discussion Board. Okay, I was warned that my taste buds would change and they have, especially after having the Neulasta shot. I hate the way my mouth taste inside. Any suggestions on how to help with the nasty taste or is it something I will just need to get use to. I drink a…
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2nd round of chemo...new use for duct tape
Hi Ladies, Tomorrow is my 2nd round of chemo & I guess I just need a few prayers. My 1st round was pretty tough starting with the 2nd evening. I had the Big D really bad...chemo was on Monday & Saturday evening my husband had to take me to the ER for dehydration. Just feel like I've somewhat recovered & it's time to go…
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Questions about Dexascan bone density
I received a call from the hospital saying my doctor has ordered a Dexascan for me on 3/4/10. Can anyone tell me what is involved with the procedure? Does it involve shots, intraveneous or otherwise? How long does it take? Do I need anyone to drive me there/home? Fear of the unknown drives me crazy! Elaine
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Hair & Radiation
Just curious, I've read how hair grows after chemo as soon as 3 weeks to 6 weeks later, but does it continues to grow during radiation treatments??? rene9
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What's worse, chemo or rads?
Hi pinks.....I'm wanting to go back to work when I start radiation....I was really lucky with chemo, it didn't hit me too hard, but what about rads??? Is work doable during radiation?? BTW...healing up nicely from surgery, still a bit of pain, but manageable. Mountains of Love ~Kari
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YOU ARE ALL JUST THE BEST
Okay ladies saw my onco and he say's I'm in the pink and then he grinned. All is well no probs for today......YEAH!!! He will continue to see me every 4 months as he does not want to miss anything so for now ladies will you all please dance with NED for me since huring my back I cannot...however NED is such a good guy I…
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Where to donate Bra's & Wigs?
My mom recently passed away. She was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1994. I won't go into her story but she had a new wig that she worn once to church and several new bras and 2 protesis. The bra's are in like new condition and the prothesis is a year old. I would like to know if I could donate these items…