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To all you caregivers who are our angels:
CAREGIVER'S BILL OF RIGHTS I have the right to take care of myself. This is not an act of selfishness. It will give me the capability of taking better care of my loved one. I have the right to seek help from others even though my loved one may object. I recognize the limits of my own endurance and strength. I have the…
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What to do about taste buds!
Wow, in only 3 days after my first chemo nothing taste the same. I know there have been discussions about what to do but just too tired to go back and search...any suggestions? Also, when do you start feeling like you have energy after your treatment? Came home early from work and went to bed. I sure hope I feel better…
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doctor appt
Hello and how is everyone? had doctor appt to day and my hgb is down to 7 i have to go on Sunday and have a blood transfusion they said it should take around 4hrs for 2units of packed red blood cells, the only time i have been given blood is when i have had surgery and it was my blood. now i know why i have been so tired…
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Treatments
Question Went to see my oncologist today. He does not know how to treat this cancer he asked me what i thought about sending me to see another doc like at a unversity medical center and I said yes. Cause this cancer came back in the scar from the removal of left breast. Some people say not to go through treatments cause…
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More updates from Pammy!
Wow...I really, really missed you all. Especially after I started recongizing all the avitar names....love all the new pics! Thanks for all the warm welcome backs! I hope the rest of us, I didn't see, are indeed getting on with life!! Chenhart was right though....I have become addicted to Facebook and afraid I may…
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getting a t-shirt made :)
Hi Just wanted to share this with you... I kinda like my bald head now and have decided to get a T-shirt made it is going to read: MY BALD HEAD LOOKS BETTER THEN YOUR BAD HAIR CUT! LOL Gotta Love it (((xoxoxoxo)))) Lisa
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Hello to all
Sorry I haven't been on the board lately, I do read about all of you and you're in my prayers. With work and fatigue, it's hard to respond to all the posts. I am looking forward to my last chemo next Monday and anxiously waiting for the first sprout of hair! This bald look is getting old. My nail beds are hurting a bit and…
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Stomach Issues
I have had major stomach issues since my BC diagnosis in April. You know running to the restroom constantly or wishing you could. It has now progressed to a point where I am missing work because I am constantly running to the restroom. The nausea, cramping, and pain is hard to deal with at times. I have been told it is…
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Fun Scrabble
DORMITORY When you rearrange the letters DIRTY ROOM PRESBYTERIAN When you rearrange the letters BEST IN PRAYER ASTRONOMER When you rearrange the letters MOON STARER THE EYES When you rearrange the letters THEY SEE GEORGE BUSH When you rearrange the letters HE BUGS GORE THE MORSE CODE When you rearrange the letters HERE…
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male breast cancer
My husband was diagnosed with stage 2 grade 3 HER2 positive breast cancer. He has had the modified radical mastectomy with 90% of lymph nodes removed, all being negative. He has calcification on his right heart valve, A fib, is 200 lbs overweight. He is blind in one eye, has had 3 strokes (light) and now they want to give…
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swelling and pain after lumpectomy, chemo, rads and now on tamoxifen!!!
Hello ladies, I had my lumpectomy in July 2009. 4 chemo treatments last one Sept 21st 30 rads last one Nov 21st 5 wks on Tamoxifen This week i have notice my breast and under arm swelling with pain even my chest area. I know it could be because of the radiation but it wasn't this painful before... is also iching…
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Facebook
Anybody else here on Facebook? And how do I overcome my addiction for Farkle on there??!! LOL!! CR
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Reflections on two year cancerversary
Soon I will be celebrating my second cancerversary: for some reason, the date I went for the fateful mammogram sticks in my mind (January 11) and you could say that that is when I began my treatment and healing. Anyway, it's the day I've chosen to celebrate. So for all who have followed my journey, here is how I feel two…
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Tummy Tuck Reconstruction
I just got back from my plastic surgeon. I finished rads on November 17 and the plastic surgeon said I should wait until at least June before I get the reconstruction if I go with the tummy tuck surgery to let the inflamation die down. We have a cruise scheduled the middle of August and he said the minimum recovery time…
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Need your prayers for Carter
I have posted about this a while ago, but for those who are new or may have forgot. I have a friend. He is 6 years old. His name is Carter Kettner, and he has been suffering with a brain tumor that can not be removed for about a year now. He now has mets on spine. He has been a real brave boy. He spent some time at St…
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Radiation Keeping me from full time job Why??
went for new job in home health field on friday, the girl said well we keep you on the schedule for weekends till we see how you do. i told her i worked all during 4 chemos at my other job and i will be doing 30 treatments soon due you get that tired that you can't worked?? i took the client but i think come monday i will…
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Any middle school teachers? What do you tell parents and students?
Thank goodness it is the end of the school year. I have been out for three weeks to have my recurrent BC staged. I am going back on June 1 to finish out the year. I am going to tell the kids and parents I had medical issues, but now I am back. I am on Femara for a few months, then I need to have surgery to have my…
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How do I tell my parents I have cancer?
My mom is a five year breast cancer survivor and my dad lost my stepmom to breast cancer in September 2009. I was diagnosed with two breast cancer tumors on November 24, 2009. I have surgery next week. I did not tell my parents yet. Only my husband, kids, some friends, and my father-in-law knows. I dread having to call my…
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Big Decision
Two sentinel nodes had microscopic traces of cancer (.4 and .2 mm) an ancillary node was negative. The doctor wants to remove more Lymph nodes. Dr David Chan's book, which I use as a reference, indicated that there is no therapeutic value in doing this so i do not want to go through another surgery. My Oncologist will…
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Yeah! I'm no longer a Chemo Girl!
My last chemo was today( 6 sessions)! Feeling fantastic about reaching the finish line! Am done with second phase, first being surgery. I'm ready to begin with radiation this month. I feel better about moving forward and closing in on my goal, Recovery! Best of luck to all who are on the same journey. BL
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Stopping in to update!
Hello everyone! Wow, when I signed on and saw 408 new post...I realized I have been gone way to long!!! OMG...what have I been doing? Well..... First off...hello to all newbies! You are in the best emotional hands on these boards and although we wish to reach out and touch you (we are great with hugs!), we can only offer…
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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…