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Liquid hope... First chemo
I just got back from my first chemo treatment. It took from 9.30 till 4 pm.... WOW. Taxo, Carbo and Herceptin, took longer than I thought, I did not go back to work. But instead I had something to eat with my friend. She insisted since I hadn't eaten all day. I was so terrified at first but then I did what I do when I get…
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So far, so good.....
Finished Herceptin in October, thereby finishing all active treatment. Found a "shadow" in my lung, which was later determined to be a radiation pneumonitis, and not a malignancy. PET scan looked fine. Checked out fine with medical onc, although I will have a final CT scan in February to see if the scarring & damage from…
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Shout out to all California Sisters!
I have just been reading the weather forecasts...please, please be careful...a double whammy...El Nino and the Pineapple effect...one guy from Cal State Fullerton said likely to get a whole season's worth of rain in the next 5-10 days... Please take care and watch the forecast in your area before you venture out!!! Hugs…
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Arimidex--AGAIN (Question)
Ok, for you ladies taking Arimidex. What time of day do you feel worked out best for you? My Medical Oncologist AND mt Oncology surgeon who I saw today want me to start it. So, I'm thinking starting this evening, Which time of the day seemed to work better for you?
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Prayer Request
Hi Ladies: I haven't posted for awhile becuase so much is going on; but wanted to request your prayers. As you may already know I have Mohs Surgery on 1/25 and reconstrucion surgery on 1/26 for a basal cell tumor on my face between my eyes, but now I am also facing a stereotactic biopsy on Tuesday 1/19 for possible breast…
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case management FYI
I am very new here and newly diagnosed as well. I have already received a lot of support and info on this site. Thank you Thank you! Through the hospital where I am receiving treatment, it was suggested that I get set up with a case manager through my insurance company. I took that suggestion and she (a nurse) has been of…
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friend hasnt talked to me
when i was working my boss and her aunt talked to me everyday on computer after work. these people did alot for me. and love them for it. when i started chemo i never heard from them, so i put on face book..out of sight out of mind. well the aunt didnt talk to me for 6 months. she said to me the other day she was hurt by…
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Saw Radiologist yesterday!
Wed. afternoon I found out that I had a Thurs. morning appt. with the radiologist before my Chemo that afternoon. It wasn't a surprise, just sooner than I expected. Last week, the Onco Dr had said that he was sending a consult as next week will be last weekly Taxol, so my mind just thought that it would be week or shortly…
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I am still having trouble on this site - Is anyone else?
I still have the site freeze or lock up on me. Is anyone else having this problem, or, is it just me? :( ♠♣ Susie ♠♣
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Poison or Medicine?
Hello everybody, I can not tell you what a HARD, hard time I am having coming to terms with chemo. The more research I do, the more unsettled I become. I already have my port and everything and I am supposed to be ready to got but instead every cell in my body is still rebelling. Did you actually do research and make a…
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Amazing things people did for me
I would like to tell you about my friends and their clumsy and endearing attempts to be there for me. And I am sure you all have some great stories to share, let's hear it! Let's hear about all the beautiful thing cancer can't take away from us! Tonight I got a pizza, compliments of my friend who lives in another state...…
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Stolen ID
All you lot on face book.......... I have had my ID stolen (presumably by Him) I don't want anyone to respond to anything here or there.... I will work out how to get back with a different ID....I can't get into my emails either
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Today is PinkFlutterby's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR LIBBY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! HOPE YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY! Cathy
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when do they tell you if its gone or not
i am finished chemo, into 2nd week of 6 weeks of radation. just wondering what is next,when and how do they find out if its gone
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Sad news but i'm ok...
Hey pinks....just wanted to let you know that I have moved out of my home....(separation from my husband). It's really hard for me but it truly is the best, its been a rocky road for about 10 years. So what makes me sad is I don't have internet at my place and I can't post and read posts like I used too....I will get to a…
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to pgrace35
you said when you replyed to aysemari.that you were building your inmune system while on chemo. my doc said that was a big no no. they want you to have no inmune for the chemo to work. so building your inmune with chemo will defeat what their trying to do
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I am finished with all the treatments,How do you live with the fear of it comming back?
Its been a week since my last treatment.And I have been really down this week.I keep telling my self I have to deal with this fear and not let it control me.But I am scared out of my mind of BC. comming back.Some of you that have gone through this please tell me advice on how to deal please.I am usually tuffer then…
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To Laugh or Not ???
Right now, this minute this is a funny story but this morning I wasn't sure what to do. I had my first Chemo last week. This morning I decided to call my onco because I was having stomach pain when I eat or drink. I find the papers they gave me last week to get a quick phone number for the doctor, thinking they may need…
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Gaining weight while fighting breast Cancer.Anyone eles have this problem?
Hi everyone.Since everyone on this board is so easy to talk to.I wonder if their is some of you like me about gaining weight.I have always had a weight problem.I have taken it off with weight watchers.And gain it back again.When I found out I had Breast Cancer I had lost 20lb. with WW.Was starting to feel good about my…
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Comment not showing up?
Has anyone else posted a comment, hit "Post Comment" but the comment doesn't show up? This has happened to me several times. Am I doing something wrong? Judy :-)
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About Neulasta....
I have to say that I am truly blessed to have an oncologist who has been through breast cancer and all the "crap" that goes along with it. She firmly believes that you should allow your body to build the blood cells back up on their own if possible. I have never had to take a neulasta shot through the whole A/c and taxol…
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Blackroze, make room for all of us at your dr's appt tomorrow!
Blackroze/Elaine, just wanted to let you know we'll all be coming with you to your doctor's appointment tomorrow -- so call ahead and let them know you'll need an extra-large exam room! :-) Seriously, we'll be thinking about you, and hoping that your doctor has some answers for you about what the next steps will be for you…
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Whew
Mammo-panic-wait-panic more-onco appt-panic more still......NED!!!!!!!!!!!!! Party time...Hugz j xxxxxxxx
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Pammy How was returning to work
Just wanted to see how the part time return is going? And how is the temp? Hope all is well and that you are just super busy. Stef
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single
i am thinking because i gained weight and i am bald. who will ever want some one who has cancer, fat and bald
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anyone else stage IV
Hi. I'm new to this site, so please bear with me if I mess up. Just wondering if anyone else is stage 4. I have been dealing with metastatic bc since 2003, and am doing really well. Just started Xeloda treatment today, and am wondering if anyone has any comments or advice?
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First time user, question about Tram or Diep Reconstruction
Hi, I've been reading this site for about 1 1/2 years but have never written. I went through a mastectomy followed by chemo, radiation and a year of herceptin. I read what many of you have written on these topics throughout my treatments and they did help, I just couldn't get myself to write. I guess it makes it all more…
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Bone Metastasis Club
Just wondered how many out there have bone mets: where it metastasized, what meds, how are you doing, pain, etc. I was diagnosed with ribs mets last year and I'm on arimidex and zometa.
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Just Thought About It Only Have 2 Left Now- Struggling Today Need Hugs and Prayers
It just dawned on me, I only have 2 Chemo Tratments left now. I actually made it past the half way point. Thanks to all the "Warriors" and "Angels" Donna
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Femara or the Canadian generic?
My oncologist wants me to take the Femara. She gave me two months of samples. Now I have learned the price is close to $400 a month. But the generic from Canada is $0.88 per pill. I called my pharmacist and he says there is no way to know if the generic from Canada is the real drug. Do any of you know of a reputable…