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weight gain
i went thru 4 treatments of chemo july-sept 2008. i gained some weight during chemo and had to stay the same weight during radiation.After is was all done i continued to gain weight.My oncologist insists it's because of menopause.I have always been a walker.I walk 2 miles every evening with weight gloves and ankle weights…
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How did you react to the "booster" radiation to the tumor site?
I am getting close to where they stop giving radiation to the large area and start giving me 12 of what they call "booster" treatments to the tumor site. Has anyone had this? Did it burn you worse? I am not burnt yet, but, I am pink after 19 treatments. I would appreciate any answers. Thanks!
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Has anyone applied for this ?
After ground pounding for the last month since my love's DX I have been looking for any assistance we can get to help with things.We are not eligible for the FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) but I was reading about the ADA (Americans Disability Act) and below is a link to it but unfortunately I'm not a good reader so some…
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Financial Assistance
My treatments are over, insurance has paid what they will. But my 15% is a big chunk as I had to have treatment for a little over a year. Now I need to deal with the bills. I had to go on unemployment during most of treatment due to the travel issue I had. Then when I had a nice job, they "restructured" and I was again…
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Am I panicking over nothing?
I went to my doctor today to get repeats etc... and I have a horrible 7 headed cauliflower growing on my eyelid.....I asked my Mum about this, as she used to have lots of styes when she was run-down........her answer: (Rub your gold wedding ring over it) I had to remind her................. I DON'T HAVE A WEDDING RING ,…
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New Diagnostic Test--Benefit?
http://citybizlist.com/yourcitybiznews/detail.aspx?id=56768 I was browsing online for new diagnostic tests for breast cancer, and came across this. Has anyone heard of this company, and what they're supposed to be testing for? If they're for real, does this mean that there's now a test that can determine if a drug will…
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Chemo Chicks - Treatment #2
Hi girls! Just wondering what the status is on this group that is currently in treatment for chemo? I'm going in this week for my second chemo treatment. My head is completely bald...and white!!! Holy cow! I'm putting baby oil on my nails every day so they won't get brittle. And I feel okay, tired but okay. How's everyone…
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Scared, nervous, hopeful
Hello everybody! Ahh Today is my second surgery after my first lumpectomy. I am super scared but hoping for the best. I hope this is the last surgery. (sorry, just had to put it out there). I hope everyone has a great day today!! :)
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Having a hard time with rads/ only 4 more to go
Hi all, I haven't been on for awhile but thought I'd come here to get my spirts up. I've had 22 of 26 rad treatments done and am not doing so well. I mostly just work and sleep as soon as I get home. My skin is a deep red and under my arm it started peeling yesterday. The doctor has been keeping a close eye on it, for the…
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I feel blessed
I have not posted much for awhile up until today and you know what? It felt so good to be back. I felt like i could have gone on and on to some of you, but decided i had to stop the post at some point or another. I want to welcome all the new ones who i know have so much fear and pain right now. Just know that you all have…
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did my first walk for breast cancer today...
What an awesome and powerful experience today was... My local Woman's 5K for breast cancer... pouring down rain and only 40 degrees and over 3000 woman showed up.. , 450 survivors walk in parade. Such a moving experience.. and they raised over $200.000 for local programs..
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Vitamin D defency and hair loss
Hi everyone. I too have been out of the loop as of lately. Hello to all the newbies. The Goodhousekeeping magazine that Lili brought up a couple of weeks ago ( September issue) also had an article on Vitamin D deffency and Iron deffency. The article hinted that there might be a link to hair loss and suggested that you get…
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Taleena??? You OK???
Last post you were about 1/2 way through rads... I hope your doing ok!!! Missing your comments and updates!!! Please let us know how your doing!!! HUGGGZZZZ Calleen
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reconstruction after Radiation
I am having a bilateral mastectomy I will be doing chemo and radiation afterwards. I would like to do reconstruction. I would like to do expanders at the time of the mastectomy and then do implants after radiation with out doing any other proceedures. Has anyone else done implants after radiation without anything else?
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It never ends,does it?
I hate to bring this up,and I know that beyond getting tested,giving self exams,and trying to take care of ourselves-and praying(and I'm not using that lightly-believe me)-our hands are kind of tied-but sometimes I get a little frustrated every time I hear about a new cancer that we are susceptible to since getting…
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jaw necrosis
I have metastatic breast cancer with mets through out the skeleton and my dr is treating it with Zomeda I have developed jaw necrosis from some surgery that was needed on the gum and it never healed. Now the jaw bone is exposed and three dental specialists have turned down my oncologists referals saying they couldn't do…
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I Finished Chemo Yesterday - Yipee!!!!!!
I am so happy to report that I finished my last round of chemo yesterday. Now on to the rads within the next 3-4 weeks. In the beginning, I never thought I'd get to this day. It went by quicker than I thought it would. I have been very lucky and haven't had a lot of side effects from the chemo. The good news to all the…
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CHEMO HELP!
I HAD MY 1ST ROUND OF CHEMO 10 DAYS AGO, I WAS SICK FOR 3 DAYS AFTER BUT HAVE EMEND AND OTHER GOOD DRUGS. I REALLY DIDNT THINK IT THAT BAD, NOT MUCH WORSE THAN A FLU. EVERYONE IS SCARING ME AND TELLING ME IT GETS WORSE AS YOU GO ALONG. IS THIS TRUE? ANYONE BEEN THROUGH CHEMO AND IT GETTING MUCH WORSE? I HAVE 4 ROUNDS OF…
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2 months ago today I was diagnosed
Is it just me, I'm still not accepting this, it's been two months since I got the awful news, four adriamycin/cytoxan treatments down, (12 taxol, bilateral mastectomy/lymph nodes, radiation, and reconstruction to go). I just don't think it's all sunk in, anybody else get this?? My world has been turned upside down and I…
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How to send a private message?
I've looked all over this site and can't figure out how to write and send a PM, I know how to reply to one. Help, please.
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mastectomy/reconstructon
Had stage "0" breast cancer on my right side in June 2008. Had to have a mastectomy. Then decide for reconstruction in March 2009. Had left breast removed for this. First tried the tram flap, this failed during the surgery, so expanders were put in. Then 3 weeks later left one taken out due to infection. Then after months…
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Should I be concerned?
When I had my second Chemo Weds. I felt really bad back pain for awhile then it stopped.Then i started having chest discomfort.Well today my chest hurt all day.it don,t feel like heartburn.Just like a heaviness.I wondered if anyone of you have had this happen?You never know if you are worrying to much or not enough.Chemo…
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Exhausted from Radiation?
Has anyone else gotten really tired from radiation? I had chemofirst then double masectomy with reconstruction, and now radiation and still getting herceptin.Ialso go for lymphedema and physical therapy. I also moved got my kids in new schools and am going through a divorce. I am just so tired! The chemo made me tired for…
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Marcia 527 ... Did I read a posting that you - passed or have your driver's license ?
I have been waiting to hear the good news, my friend .. I thought I read - ok color my chemo brain if not, that you drove with the window down, singing to the radio ?? I truly hope so .. otherwise, I might have to commit myself to the local loony bin ... Or did I dream this all up ? VickiSam
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Anticancer Power of Supermarket Mushrooms
Most people have heard by now about the healing powers of exotic medicinal mushrooms, such as reishi, shiitake and maitake. But what about the white button mushroom (Agaricus bisporus), the kind that is so boringly abundant in American supermarkets? http://www.cancerdecisions.com/content/view/280/2/lang,english/…
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Muga Scan Question
Does anyone know what the Ejection Fraction is suppose to be? When I saw mine it was 58%. When I asked, my Onc. said it should be between 55-60 so I thought that was pretty good.(?) I read two other posts on here and one was a 70 and the other a 60 something. Both were older women. I'm confused. I'm wondering if this is…
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when will I lose my hair?
Hi, I'm on taxotere/carboplatin/herceptin (every 3 weeks). I had my first treatment 14 days ago. When will I lose my hair? I have been reading the hair posts, but haven't seen anyone on my specific treatment plan to compare. Jenn
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Haircut to shaving my head after chemo #1
OK GIRLS I AM ON DAY 10 AFTER 1ST CHEMO AND STILL NO SHEDING OF HAIR. I TOLD MY 6 & 9 YEAR OLD DAUGHTERS THEY CAN GIVE ME A HAIRCUT ONCE ITS STARTS SHEDING. THEY ARE SO EXCITED, I WANTED TO INVOLVE THEM SOMEHOW BUT DIDNT WANT TO FREAK THEM OUT JUST GOING BALD, SO THEY KNOW THE DAY AFTER THEY GIVE MOMMY A HAIRCUT I AM…
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Tram Procedure
Hi, I am new to this site but I was wondering if anyone had the tram procedure. I have had alot of problems with mine and right now it does not even look like a breast. After my chemo, they want to use musle and skin from my back to make it look more like a "breast". They use my stomach fat and weaved it through my body, I…
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Swine flu & flu vaccine
Throughout my journey I have been face with decision after decision as most of you are aware of and very familiar with. One thing that has given me relief is realizing the decisions I am making are about ME and not my children. It has given me strength and relief that I am not making these decisions for any one of my…