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WOOOHOOOO!!!!!
I had bi-lateral mast/expander recon on the 28th. I had my follow-up today and my path report was great...just a 4mm ILC, which I already new was there. All my lymph nodes were negative...and they got all of it! I am just waiting for my Onco type score to see if I need chemo or not. For sure I will take the Tamoxifen also.…
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Chemo the second time
I was originally diognosed with Breast Cancer in 2003 at the age of 40. underwent 8 treatments of Chemo & 16wks of radiation. Was doing great for 51/2 yrs then my leg started to hurt. It got progressively worse. A bone scan showed that the cancer returned as Metastatic breast cancer in my bones. My pelvis bone cracked in 2…
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the time of day we post is interesting
Such a sleepless bunch! I thought I was the only one awake at silly hours of the morning! Love 4 am in spring and summer, but so dark and cold in the winter. Sun comes up at 7:12! Another daycloser to spring! Peace
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help bone pain
just finished chemo 4 rounds dec 15 now taking arimidex, i already have bome pain b4 this... took neulasta shots wbc what is what here
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What to do...
Last night the hubby and I hung out with his cousin and her finace. They are nice people and I enjoy both of them, but she and I have a conflict when it comes to BC. Honestly this situaiton just makes me mad! See two years ago her sister was diagnosed with BC and shortly after I followed. She and I were very close prior to…
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Update on New Onc
I have my first appointment with my new onc on Monday. They called on Friday to ask if I would sign a consent form for them to do another test for Her2 on my tumor. When my biopsy was done they tested the tumor for Her2. They did (I believe) ICH which came out eqivocal and FISH which came out positive. After surgery, when…
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Surgery soon!!!! Need Lots of prayer and to know you are there during my recovery!!!
Hi everyone!! Hope you are all staying warm and bundled up!! My single Mass. will be next week Saw my plastic surgeon yesterday and feel much better about the surgery. I have an unusual happening here and thought I would share with those of you that may have the same things as I do going on in you body. I first discovered…
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Surgery done...starting tamoxifen
I am 3 weeks post mastectomy, still having pain but getting a bit better everyday. Before my surgery it was discovered that my CA125 (uterine cancer marker) was slightly elevated. My Mother currently has uterine cancer (she's 88 and doing GREAT!) so I had an ultra sound done. A complex cyst was seen on my right ovary...so…
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benign lumps do they stay in?
i found a lump in december in my right breast i had a mammo and ultra sound more than 1 showed up but i got the results in the mail saying they believe they are benign. but i need to have tests done again in 6 months i havent seen my onco dr yet .im wondering if they stay in ? and if they can turn from benign to cancer? my…
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finally news on hands
hi all my sweet sisters and bro's. just thought i would update you on my situation. I recieved the call yesterday that I have MRCA. I have another apt. in Billings on Wed. We are trying to clear this up, It is very contagious and no work until Dr. says. I probably contacted this from the hosp. that i work at. It is staff…
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Question about keeping port..
I am wondering how soon you opted to get port removed? I am done with chemo...but will be getting herceptin every three weeks until September 2010. Have any of you kept your port for the purpose of the herceptin? I would like to have it removed but think it might be a little premature? I assume they cold remove during my…
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Where do you live and how cold is it?
Hello ladies... I live in Tampa, Florida. 45 degrees right now In the 20's tomorrow morning... keep warm!!!!!
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Pomegranite Juice and BC
Did anyone else read the article about the study regarding the effect of pomegranite juice on breast cancer? I saw a summary article that said it contains the same chemical as aramedix (the hormone drug they often prescribe for post-menopausal women). The article didn't say how much juice you'd need to consume, etc. I was…
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Another Hair Question Help !!!
Ok, so the hair is coming back in EVERYWHERE. It's gray or white, fuzzy on the head. I am fair skined,and I see hair coming in on my face. My eyebrows are also coming back very light, but all over the place. Eye lashes look like the growing straight out from the lid. I never had this before. Is Tamoxifen doing this to me,…
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Bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction next week -- practical help?
Well, after having a lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy on November 18, nodes were clear, but margins weren't, so now I've decided to have bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction. They are trying to get it scheduled for next week. I need some practical hints for this, such as what type of clothes do I need to go out and…
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chat room
Hi, still having trouble getting into the chat room, anybody else? I checked Java, its correct, reported the problem to Greta, but still cannot get in. Just wondering. em
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California Sisters/Brothers - Did you Survive the Earthquake?
When I hear about an earthquake in California, I always feel for my fellow board members. Let us know how you faired during Saturday's 6.5 earthquake. Hugs. Judy
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It's official!!!!! The ice is strong.....
and there is skating on the canal in front of the house!!!! YEAAAAAA!!!!! Now all I need to do is find my skates!!!!! Pics later.... Hugs, Kathi
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Guess what some stupid lady said to me at Walgreens???
What a nice haircut........... i was speechless, just gave her a look... I just finished chemo 6 wks ago....currently on radiation treatment... My hair just started to grow.... just wanted to vent..... thanks!!!!
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Taxtorre/Cytoxan...what to expect?
I had a bilateral mastectomy in Nov. I am Stage 1, clear margins & lymph nodes, hormone positive, Oncotype 15. At first, I was told I don't have to have chemo b/c of the onco score. However, now I do. I am going to have taxtore/cytoxan every 3 wks for a total of 4 treatments. From everything, I have read, I realize we all…
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One Down 5 to go!
Had my first chemo treatment today. Wasnt near as bad as I expected. Having NO Se's yet. Drinking alot of water eating small meals. also drinking gatorade. Go tomorrow for my neulasta shot. They are having me take a claritin before I go. They also told me to take ibuprophen for Bone pain. I go back to work on Wed. Thanks…
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Radiation Questions
Hi - My chemo treatments were done last December and I did not require radiation; but I have some questions about it because we will be taking care of my father-in-law who is undergoing radiation treatments for prostrate cancer. I am wondering what to expect after the first treatment? Will it be like chemo or will a…
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Anyone taking FEMARA, there is help with high cost.
Hello FEMARA users, The nurse at the Onc's office told me about the Femara Cares Program. It's $10. for a 30 day supply, and Norvartis will pay the rest of the cost up to $800. in any 12-month period. Also there is one 30 day free trial script available at the same website. Both of these can be printed from the website to…
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insurance
Hi Has anyone out there been denied medical coverage? I have been diagoised with breast cancer and gone through treatments four years ago now my insurance is denianing me medical insurance. I don't know what to do and was wondering if anyone can give me their experience in this.
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any one taking Herceptin? what's that like?
Starting Chemo tomorrow for the second time. This time will be getting Herceptin & Taxel. Never had either. Is there anyone out there currently or have had these meds. Wondering what the side effects will be like. I know there different with each person. Not looking forward 2 tomorrow at all. Just got my hair back after…
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Bill.S Sighting!
Bill, how on earth are you doing? People around here want to know!
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which doc should I ask?
I went into menopause naturally about 10 years ago. Tried Hormome Replacement Therapy from 2001 to 2005 and stopped when that study came out linking it to breast cancer. The hot flashes/sweats that drove me to take it were intolerable. I could only sleep 45 minutes between them at night! Do you know how cranky that can…
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Any Teachers here?
I am Stage IV and am starting my chemo on Friday. The last time I went through this, I taught little kids who didn't know a wig from a pig. Now, I am teaching high school students. I don't know what to tell them about the wig, my time off from school, etc. My administration is being WONDERFUL and supportive, but they're…
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Happy Birthday Christmas Eve Maize
Happy Birthday a day early. I was worried that with the Christmas rush I would forget. So have a wonderful day tomorrow. Stef
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Pending onocology surgery and immediate TRAM resonstruction
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in two tumors just two days before Thanksgiving 2009. I will be having my surgery and immediate TRAM reconstruction on Wednesday next week. For anyone who has had this done, can you tell me what recuperation is really like? I am blessed that my husband is active duty, so I do not have to…