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hair,help please
Hi,My hair is growing back thank goodness.But it is only like a half inch now.It sticks straight up.The thing is it hurts when i lay down to sleep.It feels like a porky pine.I tryed putting a conditioner on it thinking that would soften it up.but that didn,t help.Does anyone have suggestions.I know it might sound silly to…
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breast cancer
Just had my first chemo treatment yesterday and everything went fine. I was expecting more side effects today, but so far I am feeling fine. I will have to have 3 more treatments within the next 3 months. Anyone out there in my situation!
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trouble with breast reduction
I had my permant implant done and the other side reduced to match. My incision has opened in two places on the reduced breast. My doctor says that is common and I do not have anything to worry about, just keep covered (changing daily). But I think it is harder emotionally. I was just getting to like the new changes. I was…
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North Carolina
Curious if any of you are from NC. I live in the Charlotte area.
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Waiting rant
So, 2 days shy of a month after my lumpectomy I finally met with my medical oncologist. Since my tumor was small (1.3 cm) and no lymph node involvement, I knew, mostly from information and links I got from coming to this board, that I would be a good candidate for the Oncotype DX. My surgeon had also mentioned it, but said…
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Looking good class
I'm going to the Looking Good Feeling Better class tonight. Has anyone been there? Did it help? My hair is almost gone and I'm suffering from constant face flushing from the steroids. My skin is very dry and flakey on my face. Will they help me deal with these? I'm starting to feel like people are staring at me all the…
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ixempra and avastin side effects
I have stage IV breast cancer and I am participating in a study where I receive ixempra and avastin once a week for three weeks, then one week off. I just finished the second round and I am having the worst week yet of side effects. I anticipated some side effects being cumulative in effect, but not stuff like diarhea,…
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Arimidex and Sleep
A strange (but good) thing is happening to me. I've been on AI's for 17 months and had many problems with my joints, muscles, and insomnia. Then it happened. I read an article about arthritis and fibromyalgia which said that sleep, particularly REM sleep, was helpful for persons suffering with fibromyalgia. I don't have…
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Ok, calling Chemo Chicks!!!
I guess it's time for me to join!~ First appt. w/onc on Monday. I guess that's when I find out the cocktails & schedule. I had IDC, left breast only and no node involvement. I had a bilateral mastectomy w/expanders & port placement. Help! What do I need to ask? I've heard all the horror stories of the different cocktails…
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Abraxane and Carboplation
I will be starting chamo on Nov16,09 and will be on Abraxane and carboplation had anyone taken this before and if so how did you do?
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Chemo #3 coming up
Hoping all you #3 girls will do ok this coming round. Mine will be Monday, the halfway point. After #4 I'll get another petscan to see whats happening. So far, my two lumps have shrunk completely. I'm staying positive. My face did break out this week for some reason but is clearing up. My tastebuds are returning! Hope…
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Pathology Report In!
I had my bilateral mastectomy on Friday 10/30. Just got the news....Sentinel Node was completely clear!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so relieved! I can't express all the emotions running through my mind! I did cry like a baby! A special thanks to this board and all it's members. You all have gotten me where I am…
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Soups on
My sister just brought me some cheese broccoli soup from the Bread Co. So good! Next week is my "chemo week" and I feel better eating soup during that time. Do any of you have a favorite soup that makes you feel better at that time? Morsie, I'm looking forward to the your chicken and dumplings next week! My tastebuds are…
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Is this a Chemo s/e?
The tips of my fingers on one hand have become numb & on one of my fingers and also the ball of one of my feet are red, swollen, & feel like they are blistered. Is this a s/e and what can I do? Strangest things.... Thanks for your help! Cathy
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Visit with Medical Onc today - Need extra prayers!
Well, here it is 2:20am (alarm due to go off in 3 1/2 hours) and I am wide awake. Anxious about seeing my Onc today. Getting there will not be an easy trip for me as I am still in quite a bit of pain (1 1/2 hr ride). I am hoping she will step in and do some further checking into this situation with my abdomin and healing.…
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Didn't get drain out
Well, I saw surgeon earlier but he didn't take the last drain out. Still draining too much for him to be happy about taking it out now so it'll be in til sometime next week. He is going to take it out next Thurs even if still draining a lot as it'll be 4 weeks post. No signs of infection just that it was a large area…
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Nutrition for surgery
Hello ladies (and Gents, if you are there) I just wanted to share something I have learned the hard way. I have had reconstruction surgery (DIEP procedure) and have had some complications with recovery. Each visit to the Dr. he kept asking me how my nutrition was, and if I was getting enough protein. Being a layperson and…
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revision after DIEP
Hey, ladies, I am finally getting completely over the DIEP procedure I had done in July. The next step will be breast revision and revision of the abdominal scar. Have any of you had experience with this? How does it compare to the DIEP surgery? How long in the hospital, how long recovering at home, how long till you can…
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Ok, I'm starting to freak out
Surgery on Thursday (11/12). DCIS in 3 lumps (6mm, 7mm, 1.3cm), likely stage 1, unilateral mastectomy with sentinel node biopsy. After much discussion, I decided to have immediate reconstruction (extender put in). The thing is, I'm still not sure that is what I want. I'm pretty unhappy about the additional recovery time…
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new to this
I am new to this i was told on nov5,09 that i have breast cancer and everything has been going so fast, went to day and had my port put in nov9,09 and start chymo on nov16,09 two days before i turn 44. my family has been there for me so much we are not close but they have been calling me everyday just to check up on me i…
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Eating Issues
I wonder if I am unusual. I just cant eat much, I have finished the 4 ac and had one taxol. but have lots of GI issues constiaption/diahrea. lower body part problems and pain. I see the posting on recipes and I look forward to eating but cant imagine doing it now. I am worried sick about my nutrition, just started boost.…
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Lola - How's It Going? And You Too Angie?
Hey First Timers - How have the side effects been? I have had some weird miagraine type flashing in my eyes and headache - as well as the slight nausea. I made it through work today. They greeted me with a garbage can full of chemo gags - eye brow pencil, false eyelashes, a long blond fake wig, hand sanitizer, etc. They…
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Feeling overwhelmed
Hey everyone. I was diagnosed with BC Dec. 19, 2009. It was very aggressive and had become IBC. The whole ordeal has been a roller coaster ride. I had 5 months of chemo which was interrupted for a hemorrhoidectomy because the AC caused such severe bowel problems. Mastectomy was July 22, removed 23 lymph nodes and 12 were…
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Need to share...
Yesterday was a milestone. I had my two year check-up and full mammogram...NED. Yeah! I'm so happy. Plus, my carotid arteries were clear. When I was diagnosed on November 7, 2007, I was hit with a double whammy. Breast cancer and a serious blockage of my right carotid artery. Now, two years out, after two surgeries, chemo…
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Is anybody from Georgia?
Just wondering..............
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Wish me luck tomorrow,please.
Hi everyone.Well tomorrow is a new road to travel in this journey of BC.I meet with the radiation Dr. and have cat scan for them to mark me to start radiation.I still have some hives on me from the allergic reaction to the Chemo.I hope it don,t set me back any.I am a little nervous about it.but nothing like when I started…
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4 days in the hospital.
I haven't been on the board lately. Was in the hospital. My wbc tanked 3.9 to 1.7 in three days. Fever over 100. I am finally home. wbc 33.0 now. I am still tired this whole ordeal has worn me out. I will be getting shots now after chemo as standard plan. Wasn't part of my original protocol. I thought about all of you and…
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Ovary thriving on chemo???
Hi to everyone, Well lets see. I have stage 3 her+ DCIC and 18/20 lymph node involvement. Chemo cocktails #1 cytoyoxen/Adimycin, done that. Chemo cocktails #2 Taxol/Herceptin, done that. Now just had my first round of Herceptin for killing anything that's even thinking about growing! I had a partial hysterectomy in 05'.…
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My daughter in law is newly diagnosed with IBC
Last Friday my daughter in law was diagnosed with Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Tomorrow she is getting a shunt put in to be able to start the chemo. They don't have very good Internet access, so I think right now, it would probably be more of an aggravation than getting verbal knowledge. Today, she and my son are telling…
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prayers and positive vibes
for all of ou wishing for prayers and good thoughts you have them. Peace, good results, feeling good, sucessful surgeries and treatments. !!!!