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out of the loop
I feel so disoriented. I have been out of the loop for the last few weeks. Firstly, because my internet has not been working. Then life kicked in big time. The list is endless. A few highlights. My dad went in for an angiogram and ending up in the hospital all last week and getting a triple bypass yesterday, no previous…
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I am new here.
I am brand new to this CSN site. I was diagnosed with DCIS in my left breast a year ago. I have had 2 lumpectomies and radiation (mammosite). I went in October for my 1st mammogram since. At first I was told everything was fine and to come back in 6 mos., but two days later the Radiologist called back and said she'd found…
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1 chemo left ya hoo
what a nice feeling. that the next one i do will be the last.and i think back how scared i was.the things that helped me, is asking god for strength,and taking negative people out of my life.and this site helped alot for all the insght from all you, thankyou so much.radation next
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Is There Anyone Here That is NOT Taking Hormone Therapy?
I was just wondering if some of you bc survivors have decided to not take tamoxifen or any of the other hormone therapy pills that are prescribed for our treatment, if we are ER and PR+. And, if you aren't taking it, what made you come to that decision? And, how many of you started it, and, then stopped because of side…
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Beautiful Ornament Arrived
Dear Monica, I received the beautiful "Frostie" Waterford ornament yesterday, and wanted to let everyone know that "I got mine". What a fun thing to do, and a reminder each year of what we have been through. We had our annual family tree decorating party last night, and the ornament arrived in time to be placed on my tree…
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Is anyone taking Femara after 5 years on tamoxifen
I will complete 5 years on tamoxifen in February 2010. Next week we are meeting with my oncologist to discuss whether or not to take Femara after tamoxifen. Researching it shows lots of side effects and I'd rather not. Any advice?
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OK! Enough already!
You all know I got a new 'Puppy' 3 weeks ago.... well I got her home and she silently and stealthily stole 4 pork chops off the top of the oven....Then sat there looking totally innocent (Yeah, And HUNGRY).... Since then she has ripped apart cushions, duvets and the cat. She has destroyed my laptop, jewelery and passport.…
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BarbieBarb43 newbie needs help
This gal needs our help so I am moving her post to a new thread, since she posted at the bottom of an old one. Connie hello, i'm very new to this new hello, i'm very new to this type of communication. i have never been in a chat room before, but i have found a lump in my left breast and have gone to the dr and been…
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Tiger Woods' Family Christmas Photograph
On my expressions page... I laughed myself stupid when I got this all the was from South Sfrica.............. LOLOL Jxxxx
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tamoxifen
i went to my dr in november to start me on tamoxifen he wants me to start it jan 1, he said he wants me to enjoy the holidays before i start taking it . im just wondering if anyone that has taken it could share with me if there have been side affects from it i know everyone is different im a little worried. thank you…
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breast cancer and thyroid
Has anyone had thyroid problems while being treated for breast cancer? I now have an enlarged thyroid, and 2 nodules! I am wondering if arimidex has anything to do with it.
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ORNAMENT ON ITS WAY!!!
I just sent out my ornament today so it shall reach that special someone sometime this week.
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side effects ...:(
Hi everyone , just a few questions....I am 10 days post chemo,,felt great the 1st 3 days thwn wham!!! the big "d" now under control...sore mouth ... faithfully doing mout wash after every meal and bed time....achey..... felt better around day 8 but today sharp pains (like a light electric shock in both arms...and legs (it…
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Anyone taking zometa for bone mets?? Reduced ejection fraction with herceptin
Hi everyone I started zometa yesterday iv as part of a clinical trial to prevent bone mets for women who may be at risk for it and I have been funky all day today...really tired, achy, headache, a little nauseated, decreased appetite, bloating. My ejection fraction was down yesterday as well dropping from 70 percent down…
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Chemo Chicks - Update .. Milestones, or treatments for December 2009
Hello my fellow breast cancer Warriors .. It's been a wild ride for me these past 4 weeks .. But, I am here just started by 5th chemo cycle earlier today .. and I am fighting to finish my treatment plan. Hospitalized, blood clot and upper chest infection added to my 4th TCH/Herceptin/Herceptin - chemo cycle. Not a happy…
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oncotype test
my wife was dx estrogen positive initially, 2.4 tumor, lymph nodes were clear 15 of 15 in the path report after mestectomy, [she had a suspect lymph node during an axilla mri, they did a biopsy prior to surgery and found a microscopic piece of cancer], oncologist recommended light chemo [two drugs 4x every 3 weeks],…
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Nodes/BRAC1 Negative - Rads begin next week!
Great news from the sentinel node biopsy I had on 25 Nov...nodes negative! My rad onc doc suggest BRAC test as I don't have any fam history and new diagnosis of bc. It was also negative! Thought possible chemo in my future, but he assures me that the tumor was so small, oncologist will not give me chemo! I had my…
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Gynecological care while taking Tamoxifen
I posted something like this a few months ago, but there are lots of new people considering taking Tamoxifen, so I thought that I'd repeat, since I feel very strongly about this topic. I would like to encourage everyone to have consistent gynecological care before, during and after taking Tamoxifen. It's important for the…
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I got mine!!!
I received my beautiful ornament too. It's a one-of-a-kind crystal ball with turquoise shapes on it. I'm hoping to get my tree this weekend and give this very special ornament a very special prominent place on the tree. Thank you so much Jolene, it is perfect and will bring joy this year and many more!!!
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GREAT use for Lint Roller
You know that pesky little cling-on stuble you get when you buzz your head, well I tried my Lint Roller on them and those that are loose came right out. I think I will roll my head every day until it is smooth as a babies behind. Good grief what a relief. Donna
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Need some creative advise
We started our team for the Relay and the theme they have chosen is Birthdays. So they want all of us to go with that theme. I have little imagination. Any ideas???? Thanks and hugs jolene
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Heartburn from hell with 1st chemo
Tired but the heartburn just about killed me. Anybody have a good cure for heartburn?
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Can't Do MammoSite After All!! ARRGHGHG!
ARRRGHGHGGH!! I'm grouchy now! The radiation oncologist just called me. The CT Scan they did yesterday shows that the balloon is VERY close to my underlying rib--too close for his or, after discussing it with him, for my comfort and future safety for doing the MammoSite radiation. So . . . no radiation treatments next…
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16 Reasons Why Alcohol Should Be Served At Work...
1. It's an incentive to show up. 2. It leads to more honest communications. 3. It reduces complaints about low pay 4. Employees tell management what they think, not what they want to hear. 5. It encourages car pooling. 6. Increase job satisfaction because if you have a bad job, you don't care. 7. It eliminates vacations…
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Change in breast post-lymph node dissection surgery
OK, somewhat personal question time. I had a complete lymph node dissection of the lymph nodes under my right arm on 1 September. The lymph nodes were removed due to recurrent malignant melanoma, not breast cancer, so in that respect my right breast is only incidentally involved. I just had a PET scan - the results were…
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MY GRAND KIDS
Just sharing, my daughter had a mini photo shoot with her little family, if you would like to see the pics that are posted go to: http://whitneyramirezphotography.wordpress.com/ They are the Monte family. Hugs to All, RE
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how can I tell my Mom
Every time my Mom´s treatment date approaches my Mom gets extremely anxious and irritable, anything don´t matter how small the issue is will make her worry sick. She is taking her treatment far from where I live, so my Grandma and Aunt are taking care of her and they tell me she is angry, she snaps at everybody etc... We…
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How to keep track of your posts and those you respond to ...
I'm addicted to this site. You gals have given me the most comfort of all since I was diagnosed with DCIS in November. I continue to receive such great support and offered what I can to others. There are so many posts here though ... I want to read and respond to as many as I can but how do you keep track of them all?
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? Thoughts on changing mastectomy date
IBC, the cancer has shrunk drastically.My surgeon said IF I want to wait until after the holidays it is acceptable. Of course, my oncologist will have the final say, and I am unsure today how he will be,(until he gets mri.) I'll have the mri Monday, then change heart meds which puts me close to Dec 22. I don't see an issue…
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Masectomy
I am scheduled for an MRI tomorrow and a masectomy on 12/17. It hasn't even been a week since I learned that I have DCIS so this is all happening so fast! My DCIS is considered a level 3...I need to do more research on what this even means! I would welcome any advice on how the recovery of a masectomy will be and how long…