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Missing Post (Recently Diagnosed Friend)
I was going back to read over the posts. But it seems to be deleted???? Any idea why? Christine
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Chemo before surgery
My 41 year old daughter was diagnosed with stage one, triple negative breast cancer in the left breast two weeks ago. She is in the process of making a decision whether she should have a bi-lateral masectomy first and then get one of two chemos known to work for triple negative or receive two doses of chemo and watch the…
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Black November: A Turkey's Lament...
When I was a young turkey, new to the coop, My big brother Mike took me out on the stoop, Then he sat me down, and he spoke real slow, And he told me there was something that I had to know; His look and his tone I will always remember, When he told me of the horrors of ..... Black November; "Come about August, now listen…
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Mammos after lumpectomy
I have a mammo scheduled on my affected breast on Nov. 30th. I'm nervous because even after 6 months, my breast is still tender. I'm sure it is completely healed but they really smash the breast and I'm sure it will hurt. Anyone had one yet? I'm not worried that they will find anything suspicious because I just finished my…
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Chemo Chicks: What did you do during your chemo treatments?
A sister survivor told me she had a "Chemo Care Bag" she took to every treatment--she took her computer and a movie to watch, a book to read . . . My laptop is pretty heavy, so I'm wondering what else I might take. My son is going to load an iPod with music for me, but I'm not very good at just sitting around twiddling my…
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Anchors aweigh!!!!
We are leaving today on our cruise. You guys take care of each other while I'm gone...lol! The temp is in the low 80's in Mexico, one day only a threat of thunder storms (after all, it IS November!!!). We are delayed embarking for 3 hours because of an emergency stop for the last cruise...true to form, I called and made…
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Chemotherapy hair loss
Everyone keeps telling me to get over the hair loss from chemo, but I just can't. Are there any treatments, oils, vitamins, products, etc. that may stop the hair loss caused by chemotherapy? There are so many hair growth and hair strengthening products, that I am confident that someone has developed something that will…
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Ornament on its way
I just received confirmation that my ornament is on its way to its new home. I'll give you all a hint.................it's new home is in California. Keep on the lookout and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!
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I got my ornament, too!
I got my beautiful ornament yesterday, too! It was so exciting - and such a great feeling to know that there are others sharing this experience with me! Thanks Taleena for the wonderful gift! Lori
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Accelerated radiation - any experience with it?
I was PMing on Saturday evening with Anne, one of our new members who's going to be starting radiation soon, and she was asking if any of us have any experience with accelerated radiation, i.e., newer types of radiation treatments that are much shorter than the standard treatment. I found some descriptions of a few…
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After 8 weeks of chemo how am i going to feel?
i am 40 and i have 4 sessions of a/c chemo and 4 of taxol and end feb.26th. I go on vaca March 13th, am i going to feel ok after all that? Or will it take a month to be better??? Just wondering because i have 3 children, 12,9, and 4 and am looking fwd to it before radiation begins and am curious how i may feel. Thanks in…
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Happy Thanksgiving to all!
I am stealing a moment away to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!! I haven't been on the boards lately and have oodles of catching up to do! It feels good to get dressed and go somewhere for a few hours. I can't believe I am actually wearing real clothes!! I am truly Thankful to be where I am today and to be able to be…
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Finished Chemo Today
Can't believe it. Made it through. Still have Rads to do and continue with Herceptin. Hey, When do I get my hair back ????
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When can we say dancing with NED
When can we say dancing with NED? That is my question. If I am in Herceptin treatment until the end of August 2010 is that when I am dancing with NED or do the doctors have to do more tests? Do I have to wait until the doctor says NED? Margo
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It's here, it's here!!!!!! Happy anniversary!!!
I just checked my file....I was officially diagnosed with cancer on November 26, 2004....and given 6 MONTHS to live!!!!!!! THAT means that tomorrow, Thanksgiving Day, I will be 5 YEARS since diagnosis!!!!!!! Yes, it's true, that was my first (rectal cancer) BUT, my second (breast cancer) is coming in July, 2010. I am…
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I got my ornament
I got my beautiful ornament today..... I don't know who sent it but i want to thank you. Is a beautiful bear angel with my name on it and the year. I will put it on special place to see it everyday for the rest of my life. After the new year i always put all my christmas decorations and ornaments away till the next year…
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New to this site
Hello all, I'm Sharon, 47 and have Stage III bc, bilateral mastectomy on November 9 with 13 out of 15 lymph nodes positive. I go for a CAT and bone scan tomorrow and then see the medical onco on Wed. Of course this whole thing has me freaked out, especially the high lymph involvement. Anyone out there know much about…
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Buzzed My Hair Today
Friday, my 17th day after first Chemo I noticed my hair starting to come out by the handfulls. This morning I noticed it was on my piilow. So I went in the bathroom and pulled it all out until no more would come out (wasn't much left) and then I buzzed it. What is left is about 1/8 of an inch long. I have my wig and scarfs…
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first chemo
Hello and how is everyone? I had my first chemo to day and it was nice..lol..to be chemo that is they used my port for the first time and i didnt feel a thing.the ladys at the office were so nice.it was a full 3hours looked at a little tv,did a little reading and yes went to sleep.the doctor told me that i am her+ not sure…
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Temazepam
Since starting Taxol - sleep has been hard to come by - just don't get sleepy. I tried Tylenol PM (per CCI instructions) and it helped some but not much. When I was at chemo Thurs I mentioned that I was having problems with sleep and was given temazepam. Problems are it takes about 3 hours before I finally fall asleep and…
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Just Finished Second Chemo
Finished my second Chemo about 130pm today. Doing okay right now. I was a litle nauseated and took a Compazine. They gave me Benadryl and I am really tired from that. I am drinking, drinking and drinking, Gatorade and water. Getting my Nuelasta shot on Friday due to the Holiday. Hope I do better with this Chemo. At least I…
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I did it first chemo down
hi everyone and thanks for all the support the last couple days to get me through my 1st chemo I did it today Yeah :) 1 down 5 to go I feel good ! I was a bit anxouis at first my heart rate was high (as usual) but it slowly decreased so yeah!!! again thanks for EVERYTHING!!!! xoxoxoxoxoxo Lisa
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Any Nurses/Docs w/BC???
I'm newly diagnosed and still in the staging process...also an critical care nurse w/teaching background. I have lots of in-depth info at my fingertips, but still more scared than anything. Anyone out there in the same boat??? Does being in the health care field help or hinder?
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an emotional mess!!!
Submitted by eworell on November 27, 2009 - 12:14am I got my pathology results and I have metastatic adenoid carcinoma. on the patholgy repot it says my Estrogen receptor, and Progesterone Receptor and HER2 is all negative. My PET scan came back with lemp in left breast and 6 out of 8 lympoh nodes had cancer. does anyone…
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jaavon2002
Jaavon, Are you feeling ok? It has been awhile since you have posted. I would like to hear from you. Hugs, Margo
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Mohawk
We shaved my head the day before Thanksgiving - and I posted the pictures on my expressions page. As you can see from the picture I have up - I had lots of hair - short but a lot of it! It was amazing how it came out so fast! We did a mohawk, a baby louie top knot and then the full shave. My daughter thought it was…
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Bill.S
Has anyone heard from Bill? Margo
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Herceptin ??
I had my 2nd herceptin treatment last Tuesday and have very itchy skin on my neck and upper chest. It's not hives and not red unless I scratch it without thinking. Has this happened to anyone? I also had my first of 35 radiation treatments last Monday. I asked the rad techs and they said it's not from the radiation because…
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Early, Early Roll Call: Thanksgiving day plans!!
Well, ladies, after today, I am on Thanksgiving vacation! We are staying home this year and not even cooking so it should be a nice, quiet Thanksgiving for us. On the big day, we have a table for 2 at this beautiful restaurant out in Virginia with waterfall views and a wonderful marble bar. They have a 3-course pre fixe…
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New Femara Question
I have read all your comments about Femara(Femera) in the past, but the side effects are not quite as I expected. I have been on it for about 5 months. No side effects..no weight gain,no hot flashes, no mood changes etc. Then all of a sudden a few days ago my bones and joints started to give problems. They don't just hurt,…