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Is the site messed up or is it just me?
Today I noticed on the site that everyone's pictures or avators were changed back to your old pictures. So, is it the site that is messed up or me? I refreshed my computer and even logged off a couple of times to see if that would help, but, it didn't. Or, did everyone just go back to their old avators? lol Hugs, Diane ♥
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Surgery THEN chemo?
Hola! Ok I have/had a fibroid that went amuck. It was dx 18mo or so. They (radiologist) said " fibroid" back off the caffiene. I did not question anyone (My stupid). My tumor grew from approx. 2.0 x 1.5cm to 5.0 x 3.5cm in 2mos. Needless to say I wanted it off my chest. It was in the 1200 position, high up. It's like I…
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Pammy's still in hospital
Hi this is Pam's son. She wanted me to update everyone. She is in the hospital still due to complications. She is doing well, though, and hopes to be home in the next few days. She loves this site and I know she appriciates all of the support. Thanks, TJ
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Change on weekend plans!!
OK, everyone. I have a change of plans this weekend. My hubby decided to surprise me with a week long get-away to Connecticut (we haven't done anything all year)!! He wants to leave here tonight at midnight when he is done working. I love to be spontaneous, but he forgot how tired I get from Rads still. I haven't even…
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Stage 3a breat cancer
I am a 31 year old mother of one married for almost 10 years to a wonderful husband. I was just diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. Had a lumpectomy 8/27/09 lump was removed and also 23 of 25 lymph nodes were cancerous, going for a petscan on 8/21/09.I go for my port consult with my doctor this week Then I have 20 weeks…
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chemo question
Hello all, Quick question, I keep hearing people say they are getting six rounds of chemo. My onc. has stated I will have four, now don't get me wrong, I prefer not to have more, but is four normal? Thanks!
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Bad day. Too bitter
Sorry all. Found out July I had idc. Had mas Sept 3. Not getting answers. For god sakes cant even get dr's note. Bone scan, chest xrays and right boob are clear. So went for masectomy few hours later was puffy to my collar bone nurses drained 650 ml. Rushed for second surgery. Needed blood trans. Not getting answers......…
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RECONSTRUCTION UPDATE FROM RE YET AGAIN
Hello all this one is gonna be short and sweet. Oct 1 at 7 a.m. (I have to be there at 5:30 LOL) they will be doing the final touch up on my reconstruction. I will be totally out and recoup time should be approx. 2 weeks. Positive thoughts and prayers are appreciated!!! Hugs, RE
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relationship advice from you all
I havent posted in a while, but do visit, so sorry guys. I have a question that i dont have anyone else to ask about except for my sisters. I met this guy the weekend before my surgery in june and he knows all im going through and calls me and we talk alot. Ive only seen him four times now and tonight i saw him. Ive had my…
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discourage mestectomy?????
Has anyone ever been discouraged from having a masectomy? The docs say we are a prime candidate for a lumpectomy and want us to do so. But after seeing a few docs and talking with some beautiful survivors of both procedures we decided to have a masectomy. So they want us to do chemo first to shrink the tumor first. Any…
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I figured out the importance of walking!!
The Importance Of Walking Walking can add minutes to your life. This enables you at 85 years old to spend an additional 5 months in a nursing home at $7000.00 per month. My Grandpa started walking 5 miles a day when he was 60. Now he's 97 years old and we don't know where the hell he is. I like long walks, especially when…
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Iife changing,please read.
Thanks everyone for putting up with me wanting to change my mind about Chemo.I really appriatte it.I know I have to fight this beast with everything I got.And I will do this for me and my family and friends.I relizese I could have worse things happen to me then chemo.Even though I know it won,t be easy.Sat. I had a life…
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How to cope witrh hair loss
I had my first TCH chemo treatment 14 days ago. I had been told that I would lose my hair. I was not sure when this would happen. I have been emotional all day, because my hair seems to be shedding constantly. I can just run my fingers thru is and it just keeps coming out. Will this continue till it is all gone, or will be…
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depression
I am usually upbeat and happy, but as I just finished my 3 chemo treatment and got my usual fever and headache my husband told me that he was having a heart attack and refused to call for help. He said that it was caused by my negativity , and I didn't even notice I was becoming more negative. I know the drugs are…
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chemo Help!
Hello everyone! I first came on when I was diagnosed approx. 3 months ago. Since then, I've had a mastectomy and the beginning of immediate reconstruction. All seems to be going well. The cancer had not spread to the lymph nodes and tumor - size 2 My problem - CHEMO - I had the first of six Chemo treatments (Adjuvant…
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First day of Chemo for Vicki Sam .. My most enjoyable experience thusfar ..
To all that follow my ramblings .. General Surgeron ..aka the Butcher, Regional Hospital who screw up path reports. Found this wonderful acs breast cancer site, and started my fight. Located breast cancer specialist .. 2nd opinon doctor - wonderful well educated, interim President several breast cancer associations ..…
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I did the right thing instead of hiding my bald head with a wig,in front of my Grandson.
Hi,I had ask advice earlier about weather to try wearing a wig all evening so I would not have to let my 6yr. old grandson know I was bald.I didn,t want to scare him.Most all of you suggested telling him.And you were so right,I chose to wear a hat and knew he would ask why.i usually don,t wear them.When he ask I told him I…
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A small victory for my head
I had my first chemo (Taxotere/Cytoxan) almost 3 weeks ago. Around 12 days afterwards, I started to notice a little hair falling; by day 16, it was coming out in clumps in my hand. My hair was already very short -- but, when I started finding (my own) hair in my food when I ate, I decided enough was enough. So, this past…
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Day 27, 28 & 29 and 2nd & 3rd & 4th Booster of Sue's Rads
I am reallyyyyyyyyy tired. I don't know why this has hit me so hard so quickly. But, it has. I guess these boosters do take more of your energy, plus, I have already had 27 of the regular rads. I will be so glad to be done with them, even though, I will miss the people there. I think that is what keeps me going partly. I…
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Mammogram results
I had my follow-up mammogram this morning and everything is fine! The spot that had to be reevaluated didn't even show up on today's film. The tech said it could have been a positioning problem. I thank you all for your good thoughts. Now I can continue to focus on my mom's uterine cancer treatment. All of you will be in…
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A Man's view of Women Drivers!!
Hope this is not too naughty for this board. My 'man' cousin sent it to me. This morning on the Interstate, I looked over to my left and there was a Woman In a brand new Cadillac doing 75 mph with her face up next to her rear view mirror putting on her eyeliner. I looked away for a couple seconds and when I looked back she…
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Breast cancer month, of course...
Well it's breast cancer month, of course every month is for us! Just wanted to thank all of you that have given me inspiration and advice. I would also like to thank all the caregivers that are standing there with us. Husbands, mothers, sisters significate others, co-workers, and surviors on this site. Sending love and…
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DC ~ 3 day 60 mile walk!!
Hi all! Just wanted to say that I'm going to cheer on all the walkers tomorrow in the 3 Day Walk in DC. "LOUD & PROUD" I say..... I was diagnosed in Aug this year and will be having my double mastectomy on Oct 30th. I am being supported in the walk by "Friends for Life". If anyone is going to the cheering sites tomorrow…
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Am I a Cancer Patient? or A Cancer Survivor?
That sounds like a stupid question. But I was diagnosed in October of 2003. Wow! 6 years ago! I had surgery, chemo, radiation and finished the last of my chemo in July 2004. I took Tamoxifen for 5 years. April was my last month of the Tamoxifen. The oncologist wants me to take Femara for 5 years, but I am waiting till…
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Please help,your thoughts on this is needed please.please.
hi everyone,I am going to get to see my 5yr. old grandson this evening.Its been 2weeks since I have seen him.I am very happy to see him .The thing is I am now bald,and doing ok with it.Now should i keep my comfty hat on and try to exsplain to him that I don,t have hair anymore and this is how I am getting better.Or should…
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New person alert ; )
I've been hanging around the CSN for a couple of weeks. Not a stalker! Never have been a member of any site rooms, but you all have been so informative that I just had to sign up. I have common ductal ca w 18 out of 20 lymph node involvement. Had R mast w full node removal. Finished AC/cytoxen, started Toxol/Herceptin.…
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FEELING YUK
I HAD CHEMO YESTERDAY AND FEEL HORRIBLE, DOES IT GET BETTER WITH DAYS 2, 3, 4 OR IS IT WORSE. I JUST HAD THE NUELASTA SHOT AN HOUR AGO.
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Surgery on Monday!
I go in for my lumpectomy on Monday. Hoping for clear margins and clean lymph nodes (the lymph nodes looked good on the ultrasound so I'm thinking positive)! Next steps will be radiation and Hormone Therapy, with possible chemo based on what they find on Monday. I will meet with my medical oncologist after the surgery, so…
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Surgery is Done!
Well, I had the surgery on Tuesday and the surgeon told me he removed the whole lump and while it didn't look like a cyst, it didn't look cancerous either. He said we will just have to wait for the biopsy. So now I have two scarred ta ta's! I'm back at work, but keep nodding off, so I guess the anesthesia isn't quite…
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Treatment Plan: Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro...
Morning All, A hearty thank you for your well wishes and prayers. Much appreciated! I meet with my oncologist, Dr. Chan, and was told I'd be receiving chemo, radiation, Hercepin and Tamoxifen. Am scheduling for a port and other stuff. As they say, one step at a time. Have a prescription for a wig, among other things! Might…