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Over 4 hurdles - looking to the future
I was diagnosed in February with Stage IIIA, 5 tumors, 3 lymph nodes. Since then, 4 cycles of A/C, a double mastectomy and 13 lymph nodes removed (3 positive), after which my diagnosis went from HER2 to a triple positive. Then 12 weeks of Taxol and Herceptin (Herceptin to continue until next June), and Arimidex for the…
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First timer
Hi everyone, Well it's my first time posting here, it's my first time being diagsnosed with breast cancer and Thursday will be my first time for Chemo. Can anyone share their first experience? I' kinda of scared but will not admit that to my family. My husband and family have been great, really trying to be supportive. But…
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The Funniest Staff Meeting Ever!
The boss of a Madison Avenue advertising agency called a spontaneous staff meeting in the middle of a particularly stressful week. (This is one pretty sharp boss!) When everyone gathered, the boss, who understood the benefits of having fun, told the burnt out staff the purpose of the meeting was to have a quick contest.…
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Breast Cancer to Skin Cancer there is a connection
Hi: Hi I have just been told I have a deep basal cell carcinoma on my face between my eyes. I am awaiting Mohs surgery to have it removed. I researched and found that breast cancer can make you suseptable to skin cancer, so ladies if you have not seen a dermatologist in awhile please add it to your things to do! Hugs,…
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How soon after Chemo?
My first question is: When does the dry mouth stop? When do we get our taste buds back or is that also a part of the drymouth? When does the stomach cramping go away? It's been 8 days now since my first Chemo & I'm hoping for some relief soon! Thanks for your help! Hugz, Cathy
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questions about radiation and reconstruction
I had a double mast 2 weeks ago and had expanders placed because we were all under the assumption that I would only have to undergo chemo and no radiation - now the Docs are talking might have to do radiation - the plastic surgeon specifically asked if I would need radiation and I had said no - has anyone out there ever…
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CAN ANYONE HELP??
I just got through with my chemo treatments and planning for reconstruction.. What to expect?? Can you help would really be appreciated!!!
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The Universe Solved, Part 1...
1. Save the whales. Collect the whole set. 2. A day without sunshine is like... night. 3. On the other hand, you have different fingers. 4. 42.7% of all statistics are made up on the spot. 5. 99% of lawyers give the rest a bad name. 6. Remember, half the people you know are below average. 7. He who laughs last thinks…
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SO am i ok now?
hey everybody. Got a question. I finished my last chemo last week. Go back to see my onc in four weeks to start on tamoxifen. I have never had a pet scan and wonder if i should. How do i know that im cancer free? Is it just by the blood work they do or what? Any answers here? thanks laura
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Day 10 of my first cycle of Chemo
I have had continuous cramping and diarreaha for 5 days now. I am so hungry. I consume my liquids so dehydration isn't an issue. Imodium isn't working. Any ideas?
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VERY, VERY INFORMATIVE!!!!!!!! PLEASE GO TO www.dslrf.org. It is Dr. Susan Love's Research Foundat
For Newly Diagnosed - it is wonderful!!!! or (www.drsusanloveresearchfoundation.org) I found many, many interesting and mostly informative facts on this site....all the drugs for chemotherapy, their generic and brand name, their use, method of action, schedule and adverse effect. It has everything covered.. I also printed…
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Second chemo done,white count was great.Please read this.
Hi everyone.Well my white count was up from 2 to 16.So I got my Chemo done,I don,t have to get the shot tomorrow.And they put the IV in my hand which was less painful then my arm.My arm is still black and blue from the first one.But the nurse I had today was wonderful.She took extra care about everything.I want to go the…
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Why are my gears broken?
Ok....while i was in fighting mode..chemo, surgeries (even tho i have at least two more to go) I was all hyped up about losing weight, getting back to the gym, eating right....but now, i am stalled. I have to motivation to "get it in gear"...in the morning, my brain makes plans, but then after work, my plans have stalled,…
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What the hell is wrong with the Chatroom Now!?
I have been booted and locked out for 24 hours, so have most of the regulars?..............GRETA...Friend, Hun.....What;'s going on?.......We miss it... Jxxxxxx
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I hate cancer..... because...
I hate cancer..... because... * I hate cancer because it took my body from me... so many scars (port scar, mastectomy scar, biopsy scar and drain site scars) * I hate cancer because it tore a hole in my soul * I hate cancer because of the financial hardship it caused * I hate cancer because of my bald head and am tired of…
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Help! 4 lymph nodes removed-1positive. Chemo or radiation???? Anyone with similiar diagnosis and wha
I just had surgery last Fri. and had primary location cleaned further from first surgery a month ago. Four lymph nodes were removed and one came back positive. My breasts are clear from MRI and breast biopsies, bone scans are clear and CT scans of neck, chest, stomach and pelvis are clear. I just got the pathology report…
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After the long weekend, it's..... GOAL TUESDAY!!!
Well, I've had my fun this weekend and it's time to start the week off right. Got back on Monday and caught up with everyone's weekend plans. They all sounded great. Except for Marcia and her flu and Jackie with her back injury. Hope you're both doing much better now. So, this week, I need to make a more specific life…
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Mimi and Chen ... and food
Hi ... I just read your post about food for the homeless and thought I'd add a bit ... I work at a Food Pantry every Wednesday afternoon and we distribute groceries to those who need it. We always have canned goods (green beans, corn etc) and protein such as hamburger etc. ... as well as enough other groceries that they…
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I FINISHED RADS TODAY YEA!!!!!!!!!!!
YIPPEE! I got my last zapping today! I am sooooooooooooo happy! A little pink, but, very happy! I have to admit that it did seem to go fast, and, I am only a little pink. I never really burnt, so, I know that I am lucky. And, I am still very, very tired, but, I know with some rest and not going everyday for zapping, that I…
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Feeling Blue :(
Well, I guess when your up it's great, but when your down it plain darn stinks! I have been feeling so whipped, blue, under the weather, depressed, and sad REALLY bad today. I am literally so overwhelmed that I just want to crawl into a hole and never come out. I know this will pass, but it doesn't seem to help having that…
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WEB MD
I found this article on the WebMD website and thought it was informative and the women's stories are great. http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/features/breast-cancer-awareness-month-me-and-the-girls?ecd=wnl_brc_101309 Thinking of y'all - Pat
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"Pink products" ... interesting article
Just thought I would share something I read online regarding all of those products we see with the pink ribbons on them ... http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/life/pink-overload-are-companies-taking-advantage-of-breast-cancer-awareness-month-525251/ I've wondered about how much companies actually donate to cancer…
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One more chemo cocktail and I'm cured...
Course there's follow-up exams,radiation (6wks everyday), blood tests, scans,and every 3 weeks of Herceptin and anti hormonal pills for the next year. I am a survior in treatment that will kill the beast! Yeah!! At least the 8 hrs of sitting in that blasted chair will stop. I have a short attention span, and my poor chemo…
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Lotion
Hello, I was diagnosted with BC in August. A coworker mentioned a recipe that you can make at home for the redness from radiation.She told me I could find it on this site. Does anyone know what she might be talking about because I cant seem to find it.Thank you
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Got New Breast from tummy
Have any of you had reconstruction surgery (tummy tuck, stomach fat used)? Please I need to talk to you asap if you have had this done! Thanks Jeanie
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Oh the waiting game!
Long message Monday, I finally got in to see the 2nd opinion onco dr who would be following me here on the Big Island. This is almost 2 week since the first visit on Oahu. I'd finally made a decision about chemo and would be having Taxotere and Cytoxan followed by 5 years of Arimidex. I'd gotten a wig, scarves, hats and…
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no vitamins
I just started radiation today. Per doctor NO VITAMINS while rads tx. prep for rads twice last week, marks on my breast and 2 tattoos. Todays zap was short, not bad at all, feel my breast hard and warm.
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Contact Dermatitis
My skin has always been sensative, but I guess with my white blood cell count low my resistance has become low. The only thing I can figure out that brought this on was a scented body spray that I used on my neck. I got a small rash like spot that my family doctor thought was a fungus. After I ended up in the emergency…
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Possible progress against triple negative breast cancer brain metastases
According to research reported in "Clinical Cancer Research" the drug Vorinostat prevented the formation of brain metastases of triple negative breast cancer in mice by 62 percent. The drug crosses the blood-brain barrier, which in the past has rendered brain cancer largely untreatable. According to the study’s…
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Hair still holding on...
Day 10 and still no shedding. Is day 14 the average when it starts? No tingling or pony tail pain, yet. I still need to get it cut, it has lost it's shine and color has faded. I'm ready for it to just hurry up and go so I can get started with that part of this treatment.