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Heartburn
Anybody bothered with extreme heartburn instead of nausea?? I am on compazine to combat nausea and works wonderfully...but since my second and third rounds of chemo,,,I have about a week of severe heartburn...anyone else going thru this?? Suzie
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3rd.Chemo Tuesday,really scared this time.
Hi,I know some of you have read my post when I had a bad reaction to one of the Chemo drugs.I was in the emergency room and to the Dr. several times.The Dr.has not told me what she will do different this time.I am so scared I will have another reaction like the last.Please keep me in your prayers.I only have one chemo left…
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Unless you've walked this walk
I'm new at this but have begun to train people in how to approach me and my BC. People just dont have a clue unless they have walked the walk. I belong to a support group which has nothing to do with cancer. One of my friends trying to help said well you feel good today, that's all that matters, so dont think about…
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another newbie
hello I am another "newbie" I am 38 years old, 4 children (a nurse myself) and have had my lumpectomy and pathology report (stage III grade 2) invasive breast cancer, I try to stay positive for the most part but also find myself crying , the stories everyone shares on here are remarkable and give everyone hope and…
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Just a fly by...
Question: Has anyone ever felt lonely, even in a crowd? Just wondering. Feeling down, but don't know why. I'll post when I can. Sending my love to you all. dmc
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I'm also joining the Chemo Girls Club
Just moved to L.A. from San Diego, to be with my family. On Friday, on my first appointment with a chemotherapy oncologist, he took one look at my breast and set me up for chemo on Monday. On the same day, he had me get a PICC line and blood work. I also had a bone scan and a CT scan. He's not wasting any time. I'm glad…
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My introduction
Hi my name is Keri and I am a breast cancer survivor. I was diagnosed in May of 2007 and had a left mastectomy in June of 2007, chemo and radiation, then reconstruction in October 2008. All seems to be well physically now but emotionally not so much. I haven't really talked to anyone about how I'm feeling as it seems like…
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I am new to the group
Hi - I am new to this group. Actually my husband found it and emailed me the link. He says I need to talk to other people that have and has had breast cancer. I was diagnosed 8 years ago at the age of 33. This was during a time between nursing school and graduate school. I was in the hospital when 9/11 happened and my…
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start taxol wed , afraid of a reaction
1/2 way thru chemo, but a little nervous of the taxol
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Discussion boards should be fixed
Hi all, The boards should be okay now but if anyone continues to have a problem, please use the "Contact CSN" link in the top right corner of the CSN page to send me an email. Sorry for the inconvenience and frustration! Greta Your CSN Staff
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pink ribbon
Don't know what happened there. Does anyone know where I can find magnets - car or otherwise, and pink ribbon pins? I expected to find these everywhere especially during breast cancer awareness month. Thanks
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Mts. in Tenn. (get a way) !!!
So glad Laurissa is doing so well after her 2nd chemo treatment.She didnt feel as sick or achey as the 1st round..So she ask her Drs.if she could still go on her weekend get away,she had planned for months. She was so afraid she would have to cancel the little cabin in the woods...I hope this R and R does her good and isnt…
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Hello as I join you on this new adventure!
I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma at the very end of September--one tumor, 1.3 by 2 cm in the lower part of my right breast. I'm 57, have one son still living at home (moved back home) while attending college, and am in college myself working on a Ph.D. After learning I have breast cancer, I have been doing a…
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I'VE BEEN STRONG UNTIL YESTERDAY AND NOW I'M JUST PLAIN SCARED!!
Yesterday I finally got my Oncotype score and it was 33. I've been pretty confident up until that point that I may not need to have the chemo. I had the bilateral, my tumor was 2.2 with no nodes, I'm ER+ and will take the Arimidex. Was really praying that it would be enough. I meet with the onco doc today, had the nurse…
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FINISHED ALL TREATMENTS!
As of this morning.....almost 8 months(tomorrow) since my dx and I am DONE!!!!!!!!!! Surgery, chemo, rads...........done done done! REMISSION.........Cancer free...... This day seemed like an eternity 8 months ago, when it was the darkest of days.....Even though it is drizzling and cloudy outside, I am filled with sunshine…
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Hello to all my dear sisters in Pink
It has been awhile, I have commented on some posts and still look for my dear sisters here, I just want to welcome all of my new sisters and wish them all the best, hope all my "old sis's" are doing OK. We get through all of this and somehow it does not go away...make it go away I say, but no one listens, I am having a…
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just thought everyone should know about this
Hi, haven't been on here too much lately because my girlfriend told me about a website that I think alot of you should know about. It is caringbridge.org. I had never heard of it before but I guess it is widely known and used. It is a wonderful "free" site where friends and family can keep right up to date with your…
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pink ribbons
I can't seem to find any pink ribbon pins or magnets anywhere (unless I make them and that just ain't gonna happen - creative? not me). I have looked in craft shops big box stores and bookstores. Does anyone know
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The Halloween Kiss The Kiss
A cabbie picks up a Nun. She gets into the cab, and notices that the VERY handsome cab driver won't stop staring at her. She asks him why he is staring. He replies: "I have a question to ask, but I don't want to offend you" She answers, " My son, you cannot offend me. When you're as old as I am and have been a nun as long…
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Radiation after surgery
For those of you that have had radiation after a lumpectomy, how long after the surgery did you start your radiation treatments? My mom is trying to make plans to be down here toward the end of my treatment and I have no idea at this point what to tell her. My surgery was October 12th and I don't get to see my medical…
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Phone Call from Genetics
I got a phone call from the genetics department on Monday with my test results and met with them on Tuesday. It was definitely not what I wanted to hear, but I was expecting it. They had told me weeks ago that the testing on my tumor pointed to this and the blood tests were done to confirm and I think, narrow it down also.…
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Chemo must be working
I've had 2 chemos so far and my lumps have shrank down to almost nothing. Has anyone else's shrank? I can hardly feel the one under my arm and breast, too. Chemo didn't hit me as hard this time, either. My lumps were pretty big, like 3 cm.
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ROLL CALL: Spooky Halloween Weekend Plans!!
So, ladies, I'm in a wonderful mood today. I had a great performance review this afternoon and was promised a big promotion in November. So excited. I may even get an office with a view of the Capitol -- though that is probably hoping for too much. Anyway, I have a really fun weekend planned. Tonight, Simon and I are going…
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enlarged thymus gland
I had a total thyroidectomy 15 years ago to treat thyroid cancer. I had a lumpectomy, radiation, and chemotherapy 3 years ago for breast cancer. 2 years ago I had I-131 (high dose of radiation) to treat a recurrence of my thyroid cancer. As a follow up, I had a PET scan last week. All looked normal except my doctor said my…
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3rd Day of chemo Yucks
3rd day of chemo Yucks. I've been in bed all day. Feeling nauseaus. I'm taking zofran. If it isnt better tomorrow I'll call the onc's office for additional meds. I dont want to swallow another pill -BUT. I'm eating apple sauce and just drank some cranberry juice. White bread isnt doing too well with me today. Water isnt…
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Wierd Chemo Side Effect??
Let me see if I can explain what is happening to me...It started about two weeks ago, best way to explain it is like a deep sigh when your body is real tired, but im doing it a couple of times a day involuntary.(Not having any shortness of breath) I had my 3rd chemo today and explained this to my onc, she said that she had…
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trying to reply to all your anazing advice
Thank you all for all your support and wonderful advice, I don't know why I can't reply back on my thread. But I just wanted to let you all know how much your words of kindness and support meant to me. I think I have blocked alot out of my mind and went through most of my treatments in a daze..I am just now starting to…
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN
Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Halloween!! Hugs, Diane
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Good News
Saw my surgeon yesterday afternoon (1 week and 1 day post) and got good news. 'Everything' had shrunk a lot with chemo (though still large) and all had good margins. He only took 15 nodes. Still a lot of drainage, so drains were left in for now. Have appt next Thursday with him and one with chemo on the 10th. Was cleared…
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BOO....Halloween plans
I love Halloween!! Just wondering what everyone is doing for Halloween, it has always been a big ta-do for my family. I am having a party with family, friends, and neighbors stopping over for lots of treats, and of course lots of kids. I know that some are not up to celebrating so you can sit back and read a scary book or…