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Gallbladder Sludge!?
Yup - gallbladder SLUDGE! Anyone else gotten it? Yesterday, I saw my PA and she had a copy of my last CT scan. It says that "gallbladder sludge is noted". Not noted on any of the many scans done before chemo so guess it has developed during chemo. She's not concerned at this time and says that if it developes into…
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To wig or not to wig?
Since the demise of my hair, which coincided with the beginning of 2010, I've been wearing various hats and scarves to work, and usually get nice compliments on them. I do have a wig, but it's not nearly as comfortable as the hats or scarves. Well, I just learned that tomorrow the High Muckety-Mucks from our corporate HQ…
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Medical Records Vent
Am I the only one or does this subject touch on others as well? Mind you from the beginning of BC journey, I have gone to the SAME hospital for the tests, the port, Lumpectomy, more tests, etc...Yet EVERY time I have an appointment scheduled, they call to pre-register me asking alot of ?'s, then when I get there, they have…
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Valuing Ourselves
This poem was just sent to me by a friend on another list (I've altered some of the line spacing to shorten your scroll down; it was double-spaced all the way through): One Flaw In Women Women have strengths that amaze men . . . They bear hardships and they carry burdens, but they hold happiness, love and joy. They smile…
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Confused...decisions......confused
I met with the oncologist and radiologist today. I went there thinking I knew just what I was going to be doing but didn't know the details. Well, the oncoligist asked me if I wanted to take herceptin (sp) for a trial study. Two doses of it and then radiation,then either tamoxifin or arimidex. The radiologist said that…
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acting like a spoilt brat
I had a mastectomy with DIEP flap reconstruction on 1/5 ( 3 1/2 weeks ago). My mother came down to help particularly with my daughter and she a great help. I could not have survived the first two weeks without her during which time I also had an infection. This last week and a half I have become more mobile and doing a…
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Has Anyone Missed Scheduled Chemo Date Because they were Sick
Hello everyone, I was just wondering if anyone has ever missed a scheduled chemo infusion because of being ill. I have been sick for the past 10 days with a bronchial infection and have been on 2 different antibiotics and am scheduled to have my fourth dose of A/C tomorrow. I am scared to get it because of me being sick…
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Itching after rads - any recommendations?
I finished rads 4 weeks ago -- I burned really badly under both arms, but have healed up very nicely. But my skin in those areas has started to itch like crazy! When I saw my rads oncologist a week ago, he told me that the itching is normal, and that I "can use any lotions I want now." I tried the Aveeno anti-itch lotion,…
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chemo, then double masectomy, then radiation, then reconstruction
Has anyone had chemo, then double masectomy and lymph node removel, then radiation, then reconstruction in that order? If so, does the plastice surgeon come to the double masectomy? Please tell me what you think I should know about the whole process. I am unhappy that I have to wait 4 - 6 months after radiation to begin…
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strong since surgery....today i broke down
hey ladies, i joined last week but ive been reading everyday since my diagnosis. Im Aimee, im 42, single mom with an 18 year old son. I was diagnosed in November & had a mastectomy with silicone implant reconstruction the same day (Dec 30th..happy new year!)I know im blessed that both surgeries went well & my heaing time…
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Big Mistake - Did I Get An E-mail From One of the Bad People?
Below is the e-mail I received today. "Beloved, I am is Judith Alexander, I am suffering from breast cancer. I have something important to discuss with you. REPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Regards, Mrs. Judith Alexander." Is she one of "those bad people"? I made a mistake. Before I read the posting WARNING, unfortunately on…
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Sedation for diagnosis procedures
I have been diagnosied with breast cancer and had a lumpectomy and will have 6 weeks rad. My question is- Why don't they tell us about the pain related to the diagnostic procedures? The "needle" biopsy was not a needle- It was a drill bit into the breast. It was no needele, it was the diameter of a straw. Pure torture.…
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home from hospital
Sorry I haven't posted. I am doing fine! Had my lumpectomy Thursday and only 15 nodes were affected! Just dealing with this drain. Not very much pain just really sore arm, and can't wait till all this tape is gone and I can shower! Sleeping is a hassle, laying flat isn't working. Any suggestions?
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fustrated
ugh.... I am so fustrated. Has anyone else found this to be true????? When your diagnosed, everyone is around wanting to help. as you go through treatment the crowd gets smaller and smaller and once your done!!!!!!!! everyone things your back to normal 100% and expect you to take on all the duties you had before diagnosis.…
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Newbies - introduce yourselves
Hi! A few new people have posted responses to topics. Can you all introduce yourselves in this post so that we can all welcome you properly? (Someone did this for me when i first joined and it really helped me to feel included!) Also, the more I post, the more "clear-headed" I feel. It really does help if nothing else than…
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Who or What is NED?
At first I thought NED was a man but NED has been referred to more than once by more than one person on this site. So....who or what is NED? I can't figure it out and I am too curious to let it go. Janelle - also known as the "Why Girl" because I ask many questions.
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so cal ladies......anyone needing a little extra help?
over dinner i was thanking my son for just "stepping up" & being so helpful the past couple months....and how blessed i am to have him. We were talking about volunteer groups etc. He reminded me that all LA unified students are required to complete a certain number of community service hours & that can be ANYTHING as long…
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New Hair
Hi sisters, I read a post a few days ago here and a few here said your hair may turn a different color then intended if you try to color it soon. I finished regular chemo about 7 months ago and just had my last Herceptin treatment.. wondering if it's still to soon?? Also wondering how O'Hilly's hair ever turned Out???…
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all you ladies rock! thank you!!
after a long nights sleep cuddled underneath all the pets, i woke up feeling a little better, immediately got my coffee & logged in...... THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!!! i feel so much better after reading all your responses to my (whiny)post yesterday! Sandy, you are a true gem! Reaffirmation that im not alone was all i needed…
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Need to get out of "my head"
Anyone else experience this? I'm about 4 days out of my 2nd chemo, feeling lousy all over, and all I can think about is my current condition. I try to read, watch funny movies, take a walk, but I can't get out from under. And the lousy dreams...tidal waves, crashing chandeliers, dying animals. I know I don't NEED to…
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Thinking about going on short term disability - need input
Hi All - I was diagnosed her 2 new pos on Sept 15th - I started on trial with kaiser in october - did adriamycin and cytoxan for 4 cycles with minimal sickness - started paclitaxel and lapatinib one month ago (have 4 cycles to go) - the first cycle I got sick on the 2nd dose and on my week off I ended up in the hospital…
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? 4 Rad Girls
Was wondering... should women who have had radiation not wear underwire bras after treatment? If any of you Ladies in Pink should know the scoop, do tell! Thank you, in advance, for your input. BL
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Can't get going
Is it normal to be so fatigued a whole month after the END of radiation treatments? I had a chest wall reexcision (had a recurrence occuring in a reconstructed breast) and had the other breast removed. I needed skin grafts to close the wound. Two months later, I started the round of 37 rad treatments: would do the front,…
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Feeling scared again!
Wow! Just when I think I'm getting better at accepting this fight, here I am again crying! Hate these feelings. Just had my second chemo Wednesday. I'm half-way there now. Doing okay, no nausea, etc. But when I look at my breast and feel it (had a lumpectomy in Nov.2009) my entire breast is hard, and the nipple is still…
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Boyfriend with Breast Cancer
Hi..I'm Cathy and my boyfriend was diagnosed with breast cancer. He had a mascetomy of the left breast and 13 nodes removed, the sentinel being the only was affected, other 12 clear. He starts his chemo of taxatere, carboplatin and herceptin in two weeks. Any men out there who have breast cancer who want to share or talk I…
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Scans
All clear! Bone and brain. Could have told them the brain was clear. Nothing up there for cancer to live on! lol
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!st shower
Had my surgery on Tuesday of this week. Had mastcetomy with flap reconstruction. I have drains and I am doing very well. I spent two night in the hospital. I am still a little groggy from the meds, but am so blessed to not have to take the pain meds at home. I am taking Advil and one fro pain at night. I took a shower by…
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Bone biopsy
I just completed a PET/CT scan and bone scan, each radiologist report said the cancer had spread to my rib bones. Then I went to the oncologist on Friday and he said maybe the scans are not accurate - and told me to schedule a bone biopsy. I'm sort of hopeful but mostly confused. I know I just need to wait for the biopsy…
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How to be a gracious ****...
HOW TO BE A GRACIOUS **** Jennifer's wedding day was fast approaching. Nothing could dampen her excitement -- not even her parent's nasty divorce. Her mother had found the PERFECT dress to wear and would be the best-dressed mother-of-the-bride ever! A week later, Jennifer was horrified to learn that her father's new young…
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Having problems getting into chat!
Ok....guess I must be addicted to chat or something. I have been trying for the last hour to get in and there is no way its going to let me. So, just want to say hey to all and let ya know I will be gone until next Friday. Heading south....not too far however, we are not talking palm trees, there are still pines there,…