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New to this
Hi, I am another newbie, just been diagnosed with a breast cancer, am her2 positive and the surgeon is recommending a masectomy because of calcifications scattered all over the same breast. They feel the calcification will put me at further risk. I am waiting for an MRI, although my right breast showed up clear they want…
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elevated blood counts
All along my blood counts have been good and normal, now I just found out they are elevated, so what does that mean that the cancer is back somewhere??? Now I have to go for all the tests again, mamo, bone scan, and pet. Don't you think that's what it sounds like?
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I am on Lyrica & Tamoxifen and am a B****, HELP
I have been really cranky and nasty these last 3 days and have been wondering if it was from the medicine I have been on for 7 days. My right hand has started to tingle too. Anyone have these problems on one or both of these medicines?
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Going to a Celtic Woman concert tonight! I will save all of you seats! :-)
My weekend is starting a day early~ I am going to hear Celtic Woman tonight! Doesn't that sound nice? I love their Irish music, and of course they dress so beautifully! I am excited to be going! Sounds festive! hugs, Chen♥
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SAW MY ONCO YESTERDAY
Well I went in for my 3 months check up and my onco (who I love a bunch) said I am doing GREAT!!!! HALLELUJAH!!! I explained to him that I tend to freak a bit when I feel poorly for any extended period and he went on to reassure me that as of today all is well. He explained that my first two battles with cancer were the…
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Our 35th anniversary
I know that it is off the subject, but I just wanted to share that Danny and I are going to New York on Friday to celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary. We are excited and looking forward to the distraction.
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I'm a whiner
Hi All, This is a rant. I'm going to tell you my feelings w/o editing. So, if you need something light, fluffy and coherent to read...skip this one. I feel just really cranky and DONE with having breast cancer. I'm tired, I'm irritable, nothing tastes good, I'm constipated, I have eye twitches,I have chemo brain, I'm…
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Biopsy results
Hello, everyone, The doctor called last night with my biopsy results. Benign fibrocystic. Thank God, I am so relieved. Thanks to all of you for your kindness and support over the weekend. Your words were more help than I can possibly say. Love, Eil
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thankful for this site
I just want to express how thankful I am for this site. The woman here are so powerful and full of knowledge.. My only regret is that I found you so late into my treatment. I wish ACS would spread the word about these discussion boards when you call them.. I spoke with them in Feb and didn't find out about this place till…
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Looking for Lisamcsherry!
Lisa, How did your surgery go on thursday? Did you go through with the immediate reconstruction? How are you healing? Please check in - I'm thinking about you! Thanks to all of you for your thoughts, prayers, information and wisdom. My surgery went swell last Thursday and my sentinal nodes were clear!!!!! Connie
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Attitude !!! What do you Think?
Several years ago I framed an article written by Charles Swindoll. Some of you may have already seen this. When I don't know what to do I always go back and read this and it makes sense to me. Hope you like it. "The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than…
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Question for MGM42
Marilyn - I remember your post back in October, I believe. about your struggle with Arimidex. I just saw my oncologist yesterday and they switched me from Tamoxefin to Arimidx because I had an "intemediate" result on my CYP26D test. I'm just wondering what kind of problems you had with Arimidex and if you've had any better…
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Donald and Daisy
Donald Duck and Daisy Duck were spending the night together in a hotel room and Donald wanted to have sex with Daisy. The first thing Daisy asked was, 'Do you have a condom?' Donald frowned and said, 'No.' Daisy told Donald that if he didn't get a condom, they could not have sex. 'Maybe they sell them at the front desk,'…
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I'm wired for sound!!!
As I write, I have been hooked up to my holter monitor...and, for the next 24 hours, my cardiologist will know all of my activities...lol...he always teases Hans and I about "You know, a minimum of once a week means good heart health!!!" Hummmmmm, how would THAT entry look in my little 'diary'???? Do you think he would…
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discomfort withdouble masectomy and expanders
2 months since double masectomy with expanders no implant procedures have been done because of terrible pressure o breasts feels like metal rods across both breasts pressing down with 20 pounds o weight it also feels like my breasts are being twisted like when you are having a painful mamo evertime i lift my arms to type…
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1 Zoladex injection down...only 59 more to go... depending...
Today was the day to meet with my medical oncologist for the first time since before I started radiation.. I was just expecting us to have our discussion about the next steps, which I already knew, no Tamoxifine (poor metabolizer)... but rather Zoladex injections monthly, with Femera... I wasn't prepared to go to the…
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Does radiation normaly make you tired ?
Hi everyone,I had my number 7 radiation treatment today.i have to drive like 40 miles to get their.I don,t know if it is the drive or the Rads. making me really tired.But it is so much easier then Chemo.It seams so far away from the finish line.I am hoping it starts going faster.Thanks for your replys.(Pat).
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bone pain continues after treatment
Hey ladies... I had horrific bone pain while getting chemo.. esp with the combination of Taxotere and Neulasta inj. It has been almost 3 months since I have completed chemo and I am still getting this terrible bone pain.. esp at night and if I feel fatigued. Mostly in my legs and a little in my back (same places I would…
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Eyes, Glasses and our Sight
Ok it was confirmed to me today. Yes our vision can be affected by chemo. I was advised not to get my eyes checked or new prescription until chemo is finished. She said my eyes should improve once this treatment is completed. I'll wait and see.
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I got mine!!!!!
My "Sisters in Pink"!!! I got mine today, I was soooooo excited, makes me want to start decorating & put up my tree!!!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! I love them!! Big Warm Fuzzy Hugzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Sherri
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Prayer Warriors... please pray for VickiSam
Morning Girls in Pink, Am sending a prayer request on behalf of VickiSam. She is having a hard go of it with chemo and I am asking, on her behalf, to please remember her in your prayers. She is a dear soul and friend to so many on this website. Thank you, in advance, for your prayers and well wishes. Love, Bella Luna
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Introducing Emmy..............Votes please...?
Puppy may be 6 - 11 months old...........I would appreciate votes... Rottweiler Or Dobermann>???????? She has a docked tail and is sleek and fast... Like a Racing Snake........... All votes needed............. Thanks Jxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Newly Diagnosed
My doctor called me today to tell me that the biopsy indicated that I have cancer. I need to make appointment and discuss options. I don't know what to think at this point. The malignant spot is just off the bra line. The doctor is surprised the mammogram was able to pick it up. Thank God it did. Please pray for me.
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Newbie want preparation for Port
Hi, I'm on day 9 of TAC, and supposed to get a port next monday. I quickly discovered the way to survive this ordeal is to search this board, and then most of my problems are tolerable, thanks so much for glutamine, clariten (thank you goddesses, that save me from being bedridden) not to mention comraderie and…
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My surgery
My surgery for removal of the tissue expanders and silicone implants put in took place last Tuesday 11/10. Everything went fine. Day surgery. Surgery at 10:15 and on the road to come home at 2:30. Took pain pills Wed. and Thurs. then none after that. Was driving on Thurs. Walked in a small Veteran's day parade with Jake on…
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Coming to you live from the National Press Club
Well I'm at an all day conference on disability and workers compensation. Catered lunch so that's good. Ok my boss is about to speak -- I wrote his talking points, so he better do well. I'll check in with you guys later.
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Happy Birthday to Me! :-)
Well the day started out pretty well! I just got back from my surgeon's office and NO MORE CHEMO!!!!!!!!!Yeah!! Great b-day present huh? What a gift! We are looking at the 23rd for surgery. I am so happy to be moving onto the next step,yet I'm pretty nervous about the surgery though(Lumpectomy)only because of the possible…
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Thinking of you Pitt
My thoughts are with you at this sad time. I hope you're doing as best as you can following your chemo and your Mom's passing. Be strong, keep faith.
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NEW DISCUSSIONS BOARDS
For those who do not know there are several new discussions boards under the "other" category. They are HUMOR, SENIOR SURVIVORS, and IN LOVING MEMORY. ♥ RE ♥
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Does anyone have IDP?
My sister has to go in on 12/7 and have a lumpectomy but the Dr. told her that she had IDP - which is not cancer. Anyone know anything about this? Thanks