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2 DOWN, 4TO GO
Had my second round of chemo on Monday and all is going well. I expected worse, but I am doing great!! I guess I shouldn't count my chickens before they are hatched, but so far, so good. Got my wig on Sataurday, and I am so happy with it. That was a battle I won!! I have incredible energy from the steroids which ain't bad…
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thanks again -
once again you all have made me feel better - I am getting a little bit better with my outlook - my doctor switched my anti spasm medication from valium to something else. What a difference - the valium was making me severely depressed and sad. Haven't taken it in a couple days and am feeling better although still really…
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New to this. Need direction
New to this and don't know where to start. I have a port being put in on Monday. Chemo coming up, but don't know what medications will be used yet. Looking for direction?
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How did your surgery go Lanie940?
I read where you had hernia surgery Lanie on another post and wanted to say that I hope that it went/goes well and that you will recover quickly. Post and let us know when you can. Leeza
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First time chemers-how you feeling?
It's been a rough week for me since chemo on Monday. Tuesday and Wed. had stomach cramps and headache. Last night and today I had body aches just like the flu from the leunasta shot. Hope it gets better soon. Do these symptoms get worse with each treatment?
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hair comming out.
I was told by my Dr. that my hair would be out by my second chemo.So I knew it was comming.My next appointment is next Weds.When I combed my hair yesterday I seen some loose hairs.Today like hairs laying loose on my head.I would take my hand through it and bunches of hair was in my hand.I cryed some more.Went for a drive…
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3rd chemo tomorrow
i was so scared , when i was going to start. you all were so kind and guided me thru, plus the strength of god. so far its been not bad (touch wood )lost my hair,,thats chalanging to the mind and soul.but it will grow back.on this journey i have met some amazing people , and learned alot mentaly and spiritual too. you hear…
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First chemo
I got my first chemo treatment today, it been about 6 hours and I already feel sick to my stomach and very tired. Have others felt this way? I thought it wouldnt start to kick in until next day. Any ticks you may have done to help you feel good? Please help!
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Life Changes
Since being diagnosed with breast cancer this past summer, I want to make major changes in my life. Luckily, after the surgery I didn't need chemo so I'm feeling better everyday and want to live a better life than I had before. I want a job where I help people. I want more friends. I want a smaller house. I've pushed for…
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Nails & Taxotere
Hi,I am new here but feel like I know everyone, I have been reading for a while. I am 5 weeks out from Chemo and my fingernails have started with these black spots and now are lifting off the nail beds. Has anyone ever experienced this and if so, what was the treatment?
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Francelux free scarf
I have went to this web sight before.How do you order your free scarf.I hear they are really pretty.Thanks for your help.(Pat).
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"Living Proof" - Lifetime Movie
Just a reminder that the movie Living Proof is airing on Lifetime tonight at 8:00. This movie is about the breast cancer drug Herceptin and it shows the clinical trials that were done to get it approved. I rented it a few weeks ago and it is a very good movie. We discussed it on the boards several weeks ago but wanted to…
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Thank you for this sisterhood of healing
I can't express how much I appreciate ALL of you. I've only been on this website a short time, but time I've definitley needed. You women are so caring and so loving. I truly appreciate all this support and information. This is a tough walk, and it appears that the tough are walking it.
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Will menopause start while on chemo?
I'm 49 pre-menopausal with regular periods. My chemo drugs are Cytoxan and Taxotere. 6 rounds every 3 weeks. Do these put me in menopause now? I dread getting hot flashes, never had them.
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depressed and tired
had my bilateral mastectomy on 9/28 and sailed through the rest of the week but for whatever reasons this week not so good - very depressed and cry at the drop of a hat - have no desire to go to work or to even get dressed. I tried this morning to get dressed, nothing looked right, all of a sudden got so sad plus I'm very…
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What does it all mean so far ?
Hi everyone, I had my lumpsectomy on Sept. 24 , was stage 1 but because the tumor was 2.1 cm it was considered stage 2 because of size. I went for my follow up with my surgeon Sept. 30th all is ok so far, My test results came back as ER positive 83% and PR positive 30 % and Her 2 Neu was negative not sure what all that…
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10,000 ! ! !
Has anyone else noticed that we are about 50 posts away from having 10,000 posts on this message board!?!? What incredible support! Jeanne
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PeggyPeggy - Where Are You?
Peggy, I haven't seen you posting in awhile and I know that you are about at the same place that I am with rads. So, please post and let us know that you are doing ok if you can. I think we finish about the same time. I finish next Monday! Hope to see you posting soon! Sue :)
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OK, is drinking alcohol pretty much TABOO after cancer diagnosis??
I am finished with surgery, but next comes chemo..but not for a couple weeks. I keep hearing everyone say that alcohol increases your cancer risk and also recurrence..wow! I guess I didn't realize that. I guess that I enjoy a couple cocktails now and again. I certainly don't want to increase my risk of recurrence by doing…
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Better Than the Flu Shot, evidently!
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Better than a Flu Shot! Miss Beatrice, The church organist, Was in her eighties And had never been married. She was admired for her sweetness And kindness to all. One afternoon the pastor Came to call on her and she showed him into her quaint…
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Who Is Getting A Flu Shot????
I am going to get just a regular flu shot, but, my oncologist did not want me to get the H1N1 flu shot. I wondered what everyone else was doing about getting the flu shots. And, what is your oncologist suggesting for you? Thanks! ♠♣ Susie ♠♣
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did CSN change the website?
Now when I go to view the discussion board I can't read it unless I sign in. Did they change it or am I delusional. Wait, maybe I don't want to know.
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First cycle Chemo Girls - Laurissa, Marilyn, Natly, Pitt and Pat
Congrats on your first chemo treatment... I'm finishing my 2nd round TCH, Herc & Herc - 3 week treatment plan -- total of 18 weeks...or 6 cycles. I've been lurking here on the boards the past week and not posting as often as I would like to offer support and encouragement. So out with it... I've been suffering from chemo…
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Class Action Conclusions...
Down south, Bubba called his attorney and asked, "Is it true theys suin them cigarette companies fer causin people to git cancer ?" "Yes, Bubba, sure is true," responded the lawyer. "And now someone is suin them fast food restaurants Fer makin them fat an cloggin their arteries with all them burgers an fries, is that true,…
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First chemo
I start my first round of chemo tomorrow I will have Adrimicin and cytoxen. Just wondering if anyone has done or took anything special to help them get through these treatments, would appreciate any feedback. Thanks Marcia
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Dry sinesus
The latest symptom from chemo is dry nasal passages. Not sure if it the change in weather or the heater that kicks up at night. This is new for me as I have never had this problem before. Has anyone ever had this happen? If so, what did you do for the problem. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you, in advance,…
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Hair is shaved,I feel liberated.Yes.
Hi everyone.First I would like to thank everyone of you wonderful people for reading and replying to my post about me being so upset about my hair.Well as some of you know,the last few days,my hair was starting to come out.Monday was a little when i took my hand through it.Tues.when I combed it was in hand fulls.Today it…
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Chemo made me Jewish!
So I was in the locker room at the gym this morning, on my way out, so I had my little bucket hat on. And a woman whom I've never seen before walked in, stood right in front of me, and said, "Are you Orthodox, or just hiding your hair?" I looked her dead in the face, and said, "No, I'm doing chemo." And she replied, "Oh,…
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Joke for Wednesday
A minister decided that a visual would help with his sermon one Sunday. He got 4 worms and had 4 jars. He put one worm in each jar. The first jar had alcohol in it, the second had cigarette smoke, the third had chocolate syrup and the fourth had good clean soil. He showed them to his congregation at the beginning of his…
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Health Care Blues
Thought I'd let my doctor check me, 'Cause I didn't feel quite right. All those aches and pains annoyed me. And I couldn't sleep at night. He could find no real disorder But he wouldn't let it rest. What with Medicare and Blue Cross, We would do a couple tests. To the hospital he sent me Though I didn't feel that bad. He…