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my experience
Hi Everyone, Unfortunately, I was diagnosed with cancer (few months ago). of course I went through chemotherapy, suffered terrible pain and was much tiered. At that point I was so weak so I decided to take a supplement that my friend takes for sleep disorders (an antiviral supplement) so I could be less tiered and do some…
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Tomoxifen and weight gain
Hi all, yep got a question for ya. But first a little info. Two and a half yeas ago I was a fat girl, and I busted my butt to loose the weight managing to loose 100 lbs with diet and tons of exercise. Was dx a year ago and lost even more weight. 25 lbs to be exact. I started Tomoxifen in May. Since then I have done nothing…
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RADS, Fatigue and feeling sad
I have finished 7 days of RADS so far. I am already so tired and the Dr says it is going to get alot worse! I can't concentrate or finish a thought or sentence half the time. I'm so tired but can't sleep because of hot flashes, painful joints, Neuropathy, the list goes on. The last couple of days I have constantly been on…
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Please Say A Prayer For Me ♥ Update on Bone Scan Date
♥ ♥ Hi my friends! I haven't said anything until now because I wasn't for sure what might be going on and because I was just plain scared. I have had a lot of pain, especially in my back for several weeks now. I didn't know if I had just worked too hard in my flower gardens or what. But, in the back of my mind, after…
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what is dancing with NED?
Sorry about the dumb question, I guess it is when you find out there's no more cancer, but what is NED?
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Cool day at school
When I walked in to school today after radiation I noticed a lot of the faculty had on pink....then I noticed that they all had on pink!!! For me!!! It was BC support for Dee day! I also got daisys and a cute necklace....What a nice surprise, for no specific occasion....The only bad part was since they didn't tell me , I…
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Any bad vein tric
Any bad vein tricks? My veins blow the minute they start to pull out blood, or flush to inject any contrast materials. Seriously, I look worse than any street junkie. They try and try one test after another. Then they do the test without contrast and it isn't what the oncologist needs. I have to get some contrast in my…
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Stupid BC commercials #2 another rant (you'll like this one)
Ok so this Doctor comes on and says "the best way to fight breast cancer is prevention" so my ears perk up....Prevention? Please do tell us how to prevent it..... "and the best prevention," he goes on to say " is mamograms and self exams" Huh? I can "prevent" a recurrence through mamograms and self exams?...gee I'll have…
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just found out I have breast cancer
Anyone in Fort Wayne, IN...that has input on doctors, surgeons, etc? Much appreciated...
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Baldness
Ok, this may sound ridiculous, but being that I have never been bald before....how do we care for our heads? Is there something we should be putting on it? My scalp is really dry. Baby oil? I'm thinking it will be too shiny or it may dry it out more. Lotion? What do you use? I've always been sensitive to products with…
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help please.I have hives broke out on my body
Has anyone had this happen?I had chemo 8 days ago.Today me and my daughter went for a drive and ate at a resterant.On the way home my head got to itching.I thought well I had worn my wig to long today.I have wig liners but it usually feels ok without one.So about 4hrs. later when taking my shower I have itchy hives on the…
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Could it already be Monday again? -- GOAL MONDAY, ladies!
OK, so after the wild weekend, we now have to settle down and set some goals for the week. I've already started the week off right by having a healthy breakfast at home and packing a good lunch. I didn't pack my workout clothes, however, so that's not so good. Here are some of the things I want to accomplish this week: 1)…
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Radiation Exhaustion
Okay I have 13 more radiation treatments to go. It is making me so tired and cranky! anyone else experience this? After surgery they said cancer free but should get the radiation,but now I want to quit the radiation. I was so tired today I feel asleep on the table during the few minutes of the treatment! I've had the chemo…
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has anyone else wbc still dropped after chemo was done
alright ladies.. has anyone else had this happened!!! that their wbc cont. to drop after chemo was complete.... I am 8 weeks from my last chemo treatment and my blood cell count is STILL dropping. I was 2.6 after my last treatment and now I am 1.9.... My mind is racing as to why... any help.. I feel great other than that...
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Hi
Since I have prostate cancer, I generally post at that forum, however, today, my 91 year old mother has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She lives in northern new jersey, just outside new york city. She has used Englewood, New Jersey Hospital in the past and is happy with the , I believe regional hospital. Today, she…
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Gene Test and Treatment Options ... I need some advice!
I'm confused and I need some advice. I just got off the phone with my onocologist and she told me that mom's gene test was negative. And because hers is negative, mine would be too. I was surprised by that. Mom was tested because I don't have insurance. My understanding was that if mom was positive, I could have the test…
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Did You Know You Were in a Church Hall with Me Last Night?
I was invited to talk with a women's group at a little local church last night. The room where the talk was to be held was decorated in pink. At one end of the room two tables were set up. One was sagging with all kinds of pink desserts including plates of double round sugar cookies with a perky pink sugar dot in the…
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Thanks
Sorry i didn't say thanks sooner but I was out of town for a few days. Chemo starts tomorrow and I'm very nerveous. I took my steroids so far today, but I'm shaking inside. Did anyone take someone with them the first time? My husband has to work so a neighbor is taking me, but I keep thinking I'd rather go alone incase I…
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This Site Was Down Last Night?
Or, was it truly just me? I read where Greta posted to Tasha stating that they were working on the chatroom. Maybe they had to take the whole site down to do that. Has anyone tried the chatroom yet? Think I will and see! Follow me! Sue :)
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First Appt with Onc tomorrow ~ Help needed
I know this probably a late post. But... 1st meeting with onc tomorrow. Diagnosed with IDC on left, right is clear, bilateral mastectomy schedule for Oct 30th with chemo port placement and immediate reconstruction. Checking Sentinal node at time of mastectomy. Just wondering....will my onc be able to tell me what kind of…
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My 1st walk in Baltimore, MD.
When I finally got my date for surgery (Oct 30th) I was kind of upset about the waiting. I have turned that emotion around and now I'm very thankful. My work, family, & friends are now involved in the "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" walk that will be held in Baltimore, MD on Oct 25th. If my surgery date had been…
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Healthy Recipes
Is there a good website where I can find healthy recipes that could be appetizing for my Mom after having her chemo?
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How can we stay well while on chemo?
I'm starting my first treatment the day after tomorrow. I have two boys that live at home with me; they are 17 & 11. I also have a daughter away @ college in Boston. With the boys in school, it seems like they are always coming down with something this time of year... between a cough, the sniffles or a sore throat.…
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CHAT IS UP!
for the moment, anyway.
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Third round of chemo
Hi Everyone, I just got through my third round of AC chemo last Friday. I feel great today. I got my Neulasta shot on Saturday. I did not experience the severe pain I did from the first Neulasta shot. I still have not had any nausea or vomiting with chemo. Things are going good. I am still able to work because I work at…
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Two Ladies Talking in Heaven
1st woman: Hi! Wanda. 2nd woman: Hi! Sylvia. How'd you die? 1st woman: I froze to death. 2nd woman: How horrible! 1st woman: It wasn't so bad. After I quit shaking from the cold, I began to get warm & sleepy, and finally died a peaceful death. What about you? 2nd woman: I died of a massive heart attack. I suspected that my…
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Hot flashes....uuuugggghhh
My oncologist told me that the chemo would put me into early menopause, therefore I'm assuming all these hot flashes I'm having are a part of it. I'm 37 years old and in early menopause, yikes....any ancient Chinese secrets for hot flashes out there??? They warm me all day and they keep me up most the night. Hot-cold,…
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Finally-hair chopped off
Today was the day to unload the mop off my head before I was tripping over it. My sister went wild with the scissors and before I knew it, it was a distant memory. She did good. My new picture in on my profile expressions. Before long, even that will be gone. Next step is the clippers. Sister has joined the site, too, for…
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Tamoxifen + Lupron?
I'm about to start on Tamoxifen (pending the results of the blood test to make sure I metabolize it), and my doctor is considering also giving me Lupron shots concurrently with the Tamixofen, to shut down my ovaries. I'm 40, so a long way from menopause, and even after 5 years on Tamoxifen, still won't be close to…
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Completed Round 2 of Chemo
Hi All, Am making strides! Have just completed 2nd of 6th rounds of chemo today. I feel great in knowing that I am making progress! Have to say that I had a slight reaction to Taxotere today. The nurse slowed the drip because my breathing increased, I felt my face and neck heat up and my legs started hurting slightly. Once…