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anyone get gifts after treatment was done?
i had my last chemo on sep 17 and my chemo nurses gave me a gift card for one hundred dollars so i could get my hair done im just waiting on the hair lol.but i thought it was very nice of them, i had a really hard time with the radiation staff sorry to say they made the treatment harder for me but i showed them the last…
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Inspirational songs/music/books
A jewish friend recommended Mi Shebeirach by Debbi Freidman It is a healing song. I listen to it alot as it is about restoring and renewing. It is on Ytube. anybody else have thngs they like or help?
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infections - flap reconstruction
Has anybody had this problem? I had a flap reconstruction on Jan. 5th, I am doing alright in the sense I am mobile however I got an infection in the stomach area so the plastic sugeon opened up the incision a little and washed it out with saline. I was doing just fine, saw him on friday he was alright with the progress…
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pathology report - stage 3A
Hi, I just got the pathology report from my surgery a week ago and it turns out the tumour was almost 5cm in length and 4 out of 10 lymph nodes removed were postive. Apparently this puts me in the stage 3A category. I must admit I am rather nervouse about this. I thought if I were in the stage 2 then I would be 'safe'…
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Fourth Chemo With New Onc New Drugs
They gave me the choice of taking Ativan for anxxiety and I told them okay I will try it. They thought I would be in LaLa land but did not go to sleep at all but I am really tired now. May just have to take a nap. I just took a Zofran as I was feeling a little nauseated. The new Chemo Lab even had sandwiches for the…
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Starting chemo/work
Hi. I start chemo tomorrow, 6 cycles 3 weeks apart and I go back to work next Monday - I'm a teacher. Will I be okay in that environment? I will also discuss this with my Oncologist tomorrow, but the kids do stay sick!I don't want to get sick especially while on chemo! rene9-
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I Wish You Enough
I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wants and needs I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess I wish you enough discomfort so that you appreciate all your joys in life I wish you enough joy so you can handle the discomforts in life I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright no matter how grey the…
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here we go again!
Had breast cancer in 03-04, have been cancer free until diagnosed on oct. 28th (HER2+) Had masectomy then first treatment (taxotere/cytoxan) jan. 4th. I'm mad, upset to say the least that I have to go through this again-but then feeling blessed that it was caught on a reg. scheduled mammogram. Didn't have the nausea with…
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Info for newbies
I have tried doing a search and can't find a later posting that had all sort of info for newbiew. Just had an old classmate join the sisterhood and would like to send her the info. Anybody able to hlep me?
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going back to work
I am going back to work the week after next, and wonder how work was for you after surgery?I had a double mastectomy and have expanders in now and starting rads first week of feb.I work in health care,drawing blood in a lab, and am very nervous about going back.I feel pretty sore still, I think i pulled a muscle in my back…
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Chemo Chicks - newbies to the group
Hello Chemo Chicks. We've had more than a few folks indicate that they are starting / have just started chemo. I thought we could all update on this thread to give the new girls a chance to gain some insight on our past experiences. My recap: I am stage I IDC and am currently taking the Taxotere/Cytoxan cocktail every…
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I think it would be nice to coment on the best Ideals we came up with to help ourselfs through our
Hi everyone.I think it would be nice to comment on what we think was the best things we did for ourselfs to deal with this beast of Breast Cancer.And we could help someone out.Mine is finding this sight of course.I love the ideal that I started a Journal.When I am having a hard day I can go back and look at how far I have…
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Neulasta
Because my white blood cells took a drastic nosedive the second week after my first treatment (but bounced back the 3rd so it didn't delay treatment) the doc has prescribed Neulasta. I've read all about the side effects and such but I noticed there is a warning about taking it while taking Lithium. I've had a long term,…
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INSURANCE
DOES ANYONE KNOW IF ANY INSURANCE WILL HELP PAY FOR BRAS AFTER A MASTECTOMY----I KNOW THAT MEDICARE WILL, BUT DO ANY REGULAR INSURANCE COMPANIES HELP YOUNGER PEOPLE PAY FOR BRAS?
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Stoked!! Chemo is done!!
Yah!!! I have my last treatment today, 4 a/c and 11 taxol under my belt. Now I need to prepare myself for bilateral mastectomy, all lymph nodes, both ovaries and expanders in 3 weeks. Oh Boy, it takes a lot to scare me and I got to be honest this one is freaking me out, I know it can be done because of all you brave…
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Radiation threatments
HI, I'm new to this, so bare with me. I am seeing my surgeon today, just diagnosised with DCIS stage O, Good I guess! She is going to do another mamogram, looking for my second clip that got lost in surgery. I see the radiation oncologist tomorrow for my consultation. Question is how bad is radiation and what is the worst…
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Mapped for Rads, left with mini Constellation
I went in for mapping this past Thursday. I didn't sleep well the previous night thinking about this phase. But... you know, it wasn't as bad as I was anticipating. The whole procedure took about 45 minutes. I was expecting to leave the department with a small constellation of tattoos, but only required two! I plan to give…
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Last Herceptin, port coming out.
Hello sisters, I am very very proud to anounce I've had my final Herceptin treatment today. The chemo nurses cried with me when I left...I love them. They gave me a beautiful wall plack with the "footprints in the sand" poem on it. I will always cherish it, it really does say it all. My hands have gotten better, but with…
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NO MORE CHEMO!!
I'm sitting here typing under the "steroid glow" as this works its way out of my system. My 4th and last chemo was yesterday (Taxotere and Cytoxan) YEH! YEH! God bless all my little angels sister out there with their prayers. My DIL is taking me up this afternoon for my last Neulasta shot. Now except for the Arimedex I…
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Masectomy with reconstruction
Hi all, I posted this past week about having a prophylatic masectomy with reconstruction. I was wondering if you guys could do me a favor and tell me your experience story from the time you walked in to surgery through your hospitalization and recovery. Also if you can tell me about anything that helped you recover from…
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Clinical Trials for BC Liver Mets
Hi, Has anyone gone for a Clinical Trial for liver mets? Whats the out come? Inquiring mind wants to know. Thanks, Waterbabytish
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Kari--glad to be able to vent
Kari, When I read your post yesterday, I was glad to know I'm not the only one that feels that way. I come to this site, b/c none of my friends have been in my shoes(thank God) & you all have(unfortunately.) I was diagnosed in Oct & had a bilateral mastectomy in Nov. & I am so angry right now. I truly have the best husband…
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Need prayers
My girlfriend has battled this awful disease twice, she has been in remission for 3 yrs. Came to my aid when I was diagnosed. I got word yesterday it's back again and now has spread to many other parts of her body. I'm devastated, angry and feel completely helpless, I hate the damn disease, it has haunted me my whole life,…
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Today is Natly15's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR NATLY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! HOPE YOUR DAY IS FILLED WITH LOVE,LAUGHTER,GREAT FOOD & PRESENTS! (HAPPY "24TH!") :-) ♥ Cathy
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Knockout by Suzanne Somers---has anyone read book
When I was first diagnosed with bc, my bestfriend's husband sent this book to me. To be honest, I haven't read it, but I have skimmed through it. I was wondering if anyone has read it & actually does what it states to do. It is all so confusing...according to this book soy is bad for bc, but every other thing I read states…
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My fiancee was confirmed to have BC
Hello lovely pple, This site as being of great information to me about cancer. Its started in November,09 when my girlfriend age 25 started coughing blood then came lump(not sure if its the right word or spelling)on her breast.She decided to see a doc. did some scan all negative and the doc suggest to wait until Jan,2010…
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peripheral neuropathy
some people have posted that their docs have stopped their treatment because of progression of peripheral neuropathy. What were the symptoms? how severe? To make them stop.
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Just for a chuckle
I was talking to a Facebook friend from Ireland today and told her about how I had my head buzzed. My Irish friend said I should have 2 rabbits painted on my scalp----this way I would have "hare" on my head. (I can almost hear everyone groan!) She said one rabbit should be pink for BC and the other one yellow for my sunny…
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TJ's Challenge
Okay, here is my high school graduation picture. It is 1966. I wanted to put in my sophomore class picture with the beehive and heavy makeup but I can't find it right now. When I do find it, I will post it because it is too funny. So for now, here I am at 17. Stef
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Just to clear things up....
Apparently my post on "you've got good color" disturbed a couple of you and I just wanted to clear something up. I truly understand that it may be hard for the ones around me to come up with something to say, I don't look anything like I used too and it's got to be tough to be on the other end as well. Before I had cancer…