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taleena ??
Hi taleena, Thanks for your info on the "CYP2D6" test. Since you were a "poor" metabolizer, did they give you any other options? Just wondering? I know it matters if your pre or post menopausal ?? The chemo put me into menopause so I'm not sure what I am. I believe they still wait a year before they change you from…
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Snow
We got 6 inches of heavy wet snow last night. Too soon for this. Margo
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New Jersey
Was inspired by a couple posts to find out if anyone here lives in good ole Joisey. I live near the shore, about an hour north of Atlantic City. I guess it doesn't ask on our profiles where we're from. I was thinking... wouldn't it be neat to plan something down the road where somehow we could all meet, face to face? I…
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Good Luck Tomorrow, WhoKnows!
The anticipation is often worse than the event. I am sending my thoughts and prayers with you for tomorrow that all goes smoothly. I will be checking the boards to see how you did! Lori
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Prothesis
Ok, so I was getting dressed this morning and remembered I've been wanting to do this post. I had a radical mastectomy of my left breast without immediate reconstruction. My surgeon felt it would be in my best interest to wait until after radiation. Anyway, I'm getting real tired of 'pinning' in the foam form that I…
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Help for AI side effects, maybe...
Although I cannot find a lot of hard data regarding the efficacy of quinine (tonic water)for muscle cramping, I have found a ton of anecdotal info from other bc survivors. Also, I found anecdotal info on the use of cherry juice, daily, for joint pain and swelling. I'm not advocating the use of both these products, but I…
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Day After Chemo #1 - How Y'all Doing?
Hey All You First Timers - How did your first Chemo go? Mine went surprisingly well. . .at least so far! I started to have a slight reaction to the Taxotere right at the end - so they slowed it down and diluted it with saline and it went ok. It took about 6 1/2 hours to do the whole thing. No nausea to speak of. . .a…
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Marlene k..where was your surgery done
Hi, I just saw your post that your masectomy was done in Philadelphia, where was it done? I go to Einstein One for treatment.
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"CYP2D6" test? (metabolizing tamoxifen test?)
Has anyone had the test to see if they are metabolizing tamoxifen? I had it done over three weeks ago and am still waiting for the results. Does it usually take this long? I've been taking the tamoxifen for a little over a month now and after reading the posts here decided to have the test if my insurance would cover it.…
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Guided Visualization & music to assist during Chemo
I am a survivor/thriver and produced an audio CD with guided imagery and instrumental music. After recovery I felt the need to make something useful. Would like to get it into as many ears of women in the process. I was so fearful at first...had to take xanax just to get thru the door for chemo. I used meditations, healing…
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Not so brave!
Well it's happening... my hair is starting to shed. Funny story... I told my 11 yr old boy and he said 'oh really?' and he grabbed my hair and took out a BUNCH of strands. He stood holding them in his hand, feeling bad, and said 'hmmmm, well can we put them back in?' It did make me laugh! Only out of the mouth of babes.…
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Weekend Joke....
This is the tale of young Freddy Law Whose sexual equipment got trapped in the door, By the time they freed him, He didn't feel well For his private parts were mangled to hell. They rushed him to hospital, the ambulance flew But when they got there there was nought they could do. What a bad blow for Freddy, condemned…
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I miss my tastebuds
How I loved to eat, but now, without taste it's just not the same. I just lost my tastebuds a few days ago, until then, I was wondering if I would ever get the side effect everyone else had. Chocolate tastes like wax. Can't taste sweet or salty anything. But I don't have the metal taste in my mouth like some. My appetite…
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ROLL CALL: who's ready for the weekend?!
OK, so, something is going on with my hormones. This may be TMI, but I can feel my ovaries slowly cranking back up. The evidence of this is my suddenly brightened mood, as though a veil has been lifted, and the abrupt decline of hot flashes. It's like, it happened in one day. Very weird, but welcome. Sooo, to celebrate:…
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To the pimple heads-Pitt, Traci, tgf
I wear a cap liner from tlc wigs. Its not the panty hose cap, but made of a fabric that wicks away your sweat. So far, I don't have the rash and I've been wearing wigs through the day. I got it clearance 2 for $5.99. I'm glad I ordered it.
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looking for friends
Although I have great friends would like to find new friends who have or had breast cancer. I am in springfield, MO. Vicki
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Problems with radiation - need advice
Hi. I just had my 24th radiation treatment on Friday. I should be finished by next Thursday (yeah) but am having a few problems. I've read other posts on skin issues but nothing that is exactly like what I'm going through so I'm looking for some help. I woke up this morning at 3:00am with pain. I now have three blisters on…
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3 Nuns At Wrigley Field
THREE NUNS WERE ATTENDING A CUBS BASEBALL GAME.. THREE MEN WERE SITTING DIRECTLY BEHIND.. BECAUSE THEIR HABITS WERE PARTIALLY BLOCKING THE VIEW, THE MEN DECIDED TO BADGER THE NUNS HOPING THAT THEY'D GET ANNOYED ENOUGH TO MOVE TO ANOTHER AREA.. IN A VERY LOUD VOICE, THE FIRST GUY SAID, "I THINK I'M GOING TO MOVE TO UTAH..…
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Starting Radiation next week.
Well now that I am done with Chemo,I move on to radiation.I think being done with Chemo has been one of the happiest times of my life.Their really will be a end to all this one day.Wish me luck as i know you do.Love and prayers(Pat).
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input on negative hormone, her2 positive
thanks for the replies...I am currently finishing up herception and doing well..chemo and radiation was first in treatment. Hope all of you are doing well. Post any information that you may run across for further reference. I guess knowledge is power!!
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High grade DCIS with Micro invasion -- ER/PR negative // Her2 position // 2nd opinion rec'd @St. Jos
It's worst than we first thought. Met with Dr. Harness this a.m. at 8:00 a.m., my appointment lasted until 10:30 A.M. Dr. Harness not happy with the site of my lumpectomy, or the deformation of my left breast. size of tumor removed: 10.0 x 7.0 x 4.0 cm. Dr. H refused to discuss, but asked for my general surgeon's name and…
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Has everyone had their breakfast yet?
I thought it would be interesting to hear what everyone ate when they didn't know they'd have to tell. You know like those 'come as you are' parties. The 'no taste' post got me thinking. I thought of what I'd like to taste. So yell at me if you will but here is my breakfast: Dr Pepper and 2 Sno Balls. :-O So what did y'all…
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late onset of fatigue after rad complete
Has anyone else experience late onset of extreme fatigue after their rad was done? I did 7 weeks of radiation.. (had 5 months of chemo prior) and felt fairly good during ALL my rad treatments. a little tired by the end of the day but nothing to bad. finished rad on Monday. and starting yesterday I am extremely tired, the…
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Rads question, or is it a femara one?
Hey, y'all! Hope today finds you in good spirits. I have a rads question. I have had eleven treatments so far: the area treated extends from the mid chest in front to mid spine in back. (I get seven days to one area, then five to the back, and so on until all 37 are done.) After my ninth treatment, my entire body quite…
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How can you tell the difference?
Hello ladies! I hope someone understands what I am trying to ask here: but how do you know or how can you tell the difference is between the scar tissue that has formed and a lump? Also, i was told that I might have back pains after my procedures because of the size difference between my breasts... exactly where am i…
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DAY #3 Real Bummer
I cannot seem to get anything going right today. Feel really tired but everytime I sit still I feel like I have to move. I walked on the treadmill a bit thought that might help but just seemed to make me more tired. Not really felling sick just kinda blahhhhh. I had the Nuelasta shot yesterday and I think I did okay with…
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A little funny
One Sunday the minister was preaching a sermom on temperance. He said to the congregation, If I had all the beer in the world I would pour it in the river. Then more loudly he said, If I had all the wine in the world I would pour it in the river. And finally he shouted, If I had all the whiskey in the world I would pour it…
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Tendjewberrymud...
It's amazing, you will understand the above word by the end of the conversation... Read aloud for best results. Be warned, you're going to find yourself talking "funny" for a while after reading this. The following is a telephone exchange between a hotel guest and room-service at a hotel in Asia, which was recorded and…
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I start chemo on Friday
I finally decided to do the chemo - but I figured they would put the port in before I had to do the actual chemo. WRONG! He wants to start ASAP - so I will have the IV in the arm on Friday and get the port on 11/16 in time for the 11/27 infusion. It's all kind of hit home today - it's really happening. I'm pretty nervous.…
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Have a Good Bonfire Night......
5th November... Guy Fawlkes Night.. Get the fireworks out and build a huge bonfire... (Remember to check for hedgehogs making nests under it, and make sure they are far enough in to get Properly Cooked) Bonfire toffee and Baked Tates are the order of the day. If you want to go the whole hog, burn an effigy on the bonfire…