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Taxotere tomorrow--Need your prayers
As many of you know, I had a terrible reaction to taxol on Jan 19. My onc sent me home to rest my body and plans to use taxotere at my next infusion which is tomorrow, Tuesday Feb 9. On the positive side, I've regained some energy and have felt more like myself since the taxol on Jan 19 had to be stopped 7 minutes into the…
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Update on the fun of this disease
Hi again Ladies from Betty. after 3 months of chemo, I couldn't figure out why I kept feeling worse and getting sicker. They did a new tumor marker test on me last week. Found out Thursday that this chem was not working on killing the cancer. tumor makers went up from 180, 3 months ago to 280. Meaning the cancer was alive…
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SOCKED WITH SNOW......IN PHILADELPHIA
Right now there is a blizzard going on, so much snow. A complete white-out. We already had 2 feet of snow from Saturday. Power is going out all over, a mess. I know there are a few sisters in my area, how are you coping. I am watching a lot of TV, kind of ironic, but i am watching the snow storm on TV also, go figure.…
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almost done
wow, it was just like yesterday.When i first come on here, i think it was back in august. Was so scared .Got thru chemo , there was three things that got me thru that. Faith in god , you all , and thinking the chemo was knights flowing in my veins to kill the dragon ( cancer ).Was to be done with radation friday , but they…
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Hair Loss
I just finished my second round of chemo and my hair is falling out like crazy. My scalp is also very tender. Is this normal? Will it ease up if I shave my whole head, or does that make any difference? Also, have any of you had any burning/pressure in your upper chest after chemo (possibly related to the port catheter)?
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Not bc related.... just looking for some input
Good Morning ... Okay so, here is my delema... My daughter, her boyfriend, and my little grandson moved into an apartment with a high school friend of my daughters. She (my daughter Katrina) is going to school and her boyfriend works a job making not quite $10 an hour... I knew when they moved out of the basement last…
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Should I worry?--from dmc_emmy's daughter
Hello friends from DMC's daughter. My mom was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma breast cancer stage 2b in 2005; I am now 22, and it was not until recently that I began to wonder about my personal risk for breast cancer, considering my mom's history. This concern has arisen due to my current involvement with a school…
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Just checking in. Question about Carboplatin & taxotere
Well, I have had 2 Chemo treatments and Hercpetin weekly. Next week I am going for my third treatment. I will be half way done. YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So far I have had only one real down day which was the 3rd day after chemo. The next two days I progressively got better and was able to return to work Monday. I am…
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TRAM Reconstruction
I am hoping to get information on how to find a plastic surgeon experienced in the TRAM flap in my area (Washington/Baltimore). I am a five year survivor and on my followup, found cancer in the other breast so I'm having a double mastectomy with reconstruction, but want to make sure I get the best care (of course) and the…
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Rads question
Anyone ever experience constipation while undergoing radiation therapy? I'm only on day 8 of therapy. ..
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The Little People Icons
I finally just now saw the little people icons by everyone's name and am wondering about them. What are they? I don't have one... :-( Judy :-)
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Little Man
Ok I've been on here for a little while, but I'm computer dumb. I don't have a little man with the plus sign by my name. Also how do you find threads and what is a thread? Thank you.
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There is a dip
I have a small dip (you can feel it) in my chest above the implant. Is this normal? Should I panic? I have an appt with the plastic surgeon next month.
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Trying to Be Patient
I have been trying to be patient and tell myself that I can always wait for bad news but I think I am just about at the end. This journey has been going on since November. Seems like whatever you can think of has gotten in the way of getting a mammogram, biopsy, and results. I had three appointments that always got…
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Fortune cookie for today
Ideas are like children; there are none so wonderful as your own.
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6 months of chemo please help!
Hi! i am going thru 12 weeks of Taxol once a week treatments. 12 weeks of cytotan, 5-fu, adriamycin mixed every 3 weeks. I have had 1 treatment so far i feel a little tired, bloated some D but not too bad! Does it stay around the same or does it get worse please help me i am nervous. I noticed that most of the women get…
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A great way to keep a diary
Hi, with all the new people on here, I thought I throw this out there in case someone is interested. This tool really helped me, the writing down of feelings and fears is a great way to realize what's going on, and also I used this to update everyone in my life. You have your own site. So if you are interested check out…
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Call for East Coast sisters. Maryland, Washington DC, .. How are you doing in winter storm?
Good morning, I just want to be sure that everybody safe and sound Have a nice weekend, New Flower
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L-O-V-E at Fox Chase Cancer Center
See attached link from Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pt4T8IoCH4&tr=y&auid=5906935 This is great for Valentine's Day!
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Reply to Ranee123 on Breast Cancer and Diabetes
Breast Cancer and Diabetes Hi Donna, I was just diagnosed with Grade I Stage II breast cancer and have been insulin dependent for about a year. I was diagnosed one month ago and am in the process of getting all my tests, referrals, clearances etc and am nervous!!! How do you keep sugar levels low when stress is high? I'm…
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Anyone get chest soreness/back achiness on zometa?
I am doing a clinical trial and just started zometa last week friday so I guess I am what, 5 days out. Anyway, it pretty much kicked my backside over the weekend with a temp of 101.4, body aches etc etc etc, but now my chest is achy when I deep breathe. I have no resp symptoms, had a bone scan and chest ct last wk and all…
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Stinging Pain
Im currently taking chemo, right now Im taking a weekly dose of Taxol. Has anyone experienced a stabbing pain at site of lump in breast and Im also having some stinging pains in my underarm area.Ive asked my onc and she says its the cancer cells dying. Deb
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Radiation Rash & Acquaphor
Hi, So far I've had 15 radiation treatments to my breast and still have 9 to go. Initially all wasok with my skin but now a slightly burning rash is starting up. Can someone please tell me how to apply Acquaphor. I hear that it's a very good product for this sort of skin problem. The oncologist prescribed two creams: one…
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is this normal??
Brand new here. Diagnosis last Friday after waiting three weeks for surgical consult and biopsy appointment. Now waiting for MRI and PET scan (told that can take up to a week). Then told surgery will be scheduled two weeks after that. Meanwhile, I feel like I'm gonna die as a result of all this waiting. Not that I'm pining…
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Possibility of new hope
I am a Stage 4 colon cancer survivor, but have information relating to breast cancer vaccinations which are currently being used in a clinical trial. Something worth looking into! http://quantumimmunologics.com/ All my best to all of you! ~Stacy
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DCIS and herceptin
Has anyone on this site participated in the research study of dcis dx and taking herceptin? My dr asked me if I wanted to participate in the study and I don't know if I do or not since I won't know if I am given a placebo or herceptin until after the study is completed.It is a 50/50 chance of being chosen to take it and…
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Free Brand New Headwrap for "newbies"
A couple of months ago someone posted a website where any woman going through chemo can get a brand new headwrap of their choice. All they have to do is go to the site: http://www.franceluxe.com/i/goodwishesscarves/Good+Wishes+Scarves.html. I just wanted to post this again because there seems to be a lot of new people on…
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Chemo women look beautiful!
I have noticed everytime i go to the cancer center, the women just look beautiful and full of life and energy! I hope and pray to be just like them while i continue my treatments!
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vitamins after chemo?
I finished chemo 3 weeks ago and still feeling a little sluggish. Should I be taking vitamins now to build myself back up? Which are the best to take? I just got some B-complex, C, E, and Selenium, I read these are good to take for fighting cancer. Anything else?
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Today is Taleena's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR TALEENA HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! HOPE YOU HAVE A DAY FILLED WITH SPECIAL BLESSINGS! ♥ Cathy