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New to all this and really overwhelmed
Hi, I have been diagnosed with breast cancer on 11/17/09, had lumpectomy & had some lymphnodes removed on 12/30/09, had my follow up today. The good news the tumor was removed completly, 7.5 cc in size, but the 10 lymphnodes that were taken out were positive. I am told it is treatable, and will begin a very aggressive…
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Anyone else experience this?
I had a lumpectomy 3 weeks ago for DCIS and about 5 days ago my nipple became very sensitive and sore and my breast is swollen actually more than right after surgery, The incision is healed and not red but there is a small area of pinkish color about a half inch from the incision area. It bothers me more now than right…
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Swelling ankles & feet
I haven't been on here for a few days. I was attempting to quit smoking and was focused on Quitnet all week. I was doing well... almost a week. I broke down today because of news I got at work today (a long story that I won't get into right now). Last night, my ankles & feet started to swell up. When I woke up, it seemed…
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Chat down again?
There appears to be a problem with the chat room........... let me know..........
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fresh underwear during chemo
Just had my first chemo today (taxotere and cytoxin. I tolerated it well, but they give you sooo much IV saline and with all the H20, well..........one time I went to the bathroom, the flow started before I could sit down on the toilet! Yikes, soaked my underwear and jeans. Next time, I'm going to bring some fresh undies…
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Help me decide
Hi, I just got back from my first appointment with the oncologist and I have to do chemo, hormon pills and Herceptin. I have stage 2, grade 2 and had a lumpectomy. My doc told me since I don't have lymph node involvement I can do TCH = Taxo, Carbo and Herceptin or (as he put it) get the whole kitchen sink and get AC/TH=…
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Tomorrow (tonight) is a bit tough....
It was 5 after midnight, I was here in Holland, 3 years ago, when the phone rang with the news my daughter had died. I still miss her, but keep her firmly in my heart. She had her moments, but also had times of joy, and the biggest smile. I feel like turning the phones off tonight, not a single call do I want to have...my…
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BBC News Health Yesterday
There is an article saying that cancer survivors are dying of neglect.... Because many oncologists refuse to acknowledge the late side effects of treatment (Including thinking you are going mad (memory loss) and neuropathy... and all the other nasties) It states that follow up care , especially in the emotional field is…
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Help
First of all my usual tuor marker test is Thursday but my Onco appt. isn't for a week after that and I am wondering how I can last that long without knowing. It was 5 years Sept 09 so you would think I was used to it by now. Also, can anyone tell me how to respond privately to members and add them to friends list if it…
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Going for next to last treatment for radiation in a snow storm.Am I nuts(probley).
Hi everyone I know it sounds crazy but I have a total of two treatments left of Rads.I really want to finish them.just my luck (huh) we have a snow storm moving in here in Ohio today.It hasn,t started yet so we are leaving early to get my treatment.Its been since Jun. all this started with surgerys ,test and treatments.I…
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Getting tired of the pain!
I had a mastectomy (for DCIS)just over 2 weeks ago and 2 nodes removed...all went well and the pathology report is good. But I am still so incredibly sore! Last week when I saw my surgeon for what I hoped would be arm exercises and a dismissal,instead he took out about 20cc of fluid and told me to come back in a week. I…
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Exercise after bilateral mastectomy
Hi. I'm new to this website. I had a bilateral mastectomy in November because of extensive DCIS. I had a number of complications after surgery that slowed down my recovery considerably. Thankfully none of the DCIS had become invasive and I'm not scheduled for any additional cancer treatment at this time. I am getting ready…
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OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF BABES
Just something to make you smile. Tonight my daughter was watching a survival show with her husband and 3 little ones. It was based in the North Pole, the survivalist said "if you look closely you can see signs of life", Ian my 5 year old grand son excitedly told Landon his 3 year old brother "did you hear that he said if…
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I am home from going out in the storm.
I got my treatment today.I am going to stay in tomorrow.I will get my last treatment Mon.Thanks everyone.Love and Prayers.(Pat).
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Doc called with surgery date
I will be having bilateral mastectomy with immediate reconstruction on January 5. Even when I say the words it doesn't really seem like it is me. I'm trying not to think about it and enjoy Christmas with the husband and kids.
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Ha Ha
The last fight was my fault. My wife asked, "What's on the TV?" I said," Dust!" What is the difference between a dog and a fox? About 5 drinks. Do you know the punishment for bigamy? Two mothers-in-law. The most effective way to remember your wife's birthday is to forget it once. First guy (proudly): "My wife's an angel!"…
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Is Anyone Else Having Any Trouble With The Site?
It seems that this past week I have been getting those error messages again that the site's server is overloaded and that the site is having trouble. It also seems to freeze up on me every now and then. Is anyone else having trouble or getting those messages? I thought I would email Greta if it wasn't just me and tell her…
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Oncotype 15...still have to have chemo
My surgeon called & said I didn't have to have chemo on the 23rd of Dec(great Christmas present.) However, my oncologist, feels I will benefit from chemo. I can honestly say breast cancer is the worst roller coaster ride ever...I was told my biopsy said not cancer, but then it was cancer, no chemo, yes chemo!!! I am so…
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PINK GLOVE DANCE
Had to share this one. Amazingly, this lady was able to get so very many doctors, nurses, aides, supervisors, administrators and even the janitorial staff involved! Just too cool. Enjoy. (copy and paste the addy below and you're there) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEdVfyt-mLw Love, light & laughter, Ink
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Good news.yohooow
Hi everyone.I am reaching the end of my rads.I have two more boost and I am done.I am very tired but very happy I am almost done.I see my Cancer dr, Mon about taking the Cancer pill.I actually went to a beauty shop yesterday.My eyebrows growed back and they were every where.So I got my Brows done.She looked at my hair and…
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Let the journey begin
Today I had my hair shaved off. Well almost all of it. Tomorrow morning I am going to have my port put in, then Friday, First round of chemo. I was suprised that I was not more upset about my hair, but I'm fine. I've been sporting a doo rag. I say let the journey begin because this is it. All of the fears of the unknown…
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stressed about change in Health Insurance
okay, I am getting ready to have surgery on Tuesday - masectomy with flap reconstruction. My health insurance at work changed from Blue Cross HMO to Blue Cross PPO and it turns out the Plastic Surgeon is an out of network provide so the health insurance will only cover 70%!! Then I looked up the breast insurance and she…
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Good news.yohooow
Hi everyone.I am reaching the end of my rads.I have two more boost and I am done.I am very tired but very happy I am almost done.I see my Cancer dr, Mon about taking the Cancer pill.I actually went to a beauty shop yesterday.My eyebrows growed back and they were every where.So I got my Brows done.She looked at my hair and…
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Am now taking Aromisen
Hi everyone, Sorry I haven't been on for awhile. If you will remember I am the one that had a mastectomy, then radiation, and two weeks later started bleeding under the skin. Then went from that to an infection, was put on Arimidex for 36 days but could not stand the pain so went off it. Now the infection is cleared up, I…
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Update from surgery
Hello Everyone the surgery was on 12/29 they got all of the cancer this time. I also decided to have the right breast removed cause I had cancer ther five years ago I just did not want to face it again on that side. Went back today and both doctors are really please with everything on how things look. I know I will have to…
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Back from doctor
He says I have stage 1 bc, just because the size. Man that at least was good news! Only 1.3cm and now the big decision. Lumpectomy or mastectomy? I am going to talk to a plastic surgeon before I make any decisions! I have fears about both. Would you suggest sitting down and listing the pros and cons of each? How does…
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meeting radiation doc tomorrow
Hello, I'm a little nervous about my appointment tomorrow....er....today... Obviously not sleeping but not sleeping is becoming a "norm" in my life. It's amazing how lonely it is at this hour of the day. Any bits of encouragement to help me through my appointment will be appreciated. Love, Missy
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Skin cancer is all gone
Went to the dermatologist today. He had planned to do an excision on the area where he did the the skin biopsy and found a small cancer. The spot that is left is so small that we went with burning it off and doing a follow up in a month to see that it is gone. We could have done a punch and stitches, used a topical cream,…
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Just got to say, My Secret Sister Rocks
Months ago I came here to lurk, and find help and hope. Those parts were easy! Then Claudia had the ornament exchange. Mind you, I am not much for participation,rather preferring to be the shadow in the back, but I jumped in. I had such excitement joy and old fashioned fun creating my west coast friends ornament! Then, I…
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First Chemo and Shaving Party! It Was GREAT!
Yesterday I had my first chemo and followed it with the greatest Shaving Party! The chemo went very smoothly, nothing hurt. I think it was more difficult for my sons than for me--they went with me but were pretty uncomfortable at first. Then as they realized that other patients had visitors keeping them company, they…