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Implants ~ Whew!
Just met with my plastic surgeon today. B's C's D's, saline, gel, high-profile, textured, smooth, etc.... So many choices not enough knowledge. Anybody out there have any good advice or what their preference was? My surgery is scheduled for Oct 30th, I am having a double mastectomy w/expanders. I know I have some time to…
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Wish me luck today
This morning I'm off to see my surgeon for the first follow up appointment after my bilateral last week. I am also suppose to get the pathology results today on the tissue they removed. Just this morning I read a post where someone talked about an oncotype score. I'd never heard of this before so I Googled it and found…
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I can and you will.
I just received the best news of my life. On this day October 9th, 2009 I am cancer free. I am a survivor. I feel reborn, I cried and thanked God for blessing me with the support and will to fight this disease. If I can do it you can too. The most important thing is early detection. Please please get a mammogram and please…
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SIPPING VODKA
A new priest at his first mass was so nervous he could hardly speak. After mass he asked the monsignor how he had done. The monsignor replied, 'When I am worried about getting nervous on the pulpit, I put a glass of vodka next to the water glass. If I start to get nervous, I take a sip.' So next Sunday he took the…
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Who the heck is username32?
And why is this junk being allowed to be posted? Do we have a virus, CSN? Joyce
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not new to the boards, just new here, asking for a friend.
Good morning ladies. I'm not new to the boards, have been hanging around at the colorectal site, just finished chemo in May. I have a friend who was dx'd last month with bc. She had her lumpectomy 2 days ago, it took longer than they expected, and they took lymph nodes from under the armpits and neck, said they found more…
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1'st day of chemo - Made It
I will call 10/6/09 an 'Uneventful - Eventful" day in my life. Fear of the unkown could have taken over, but I prayed all the way to the cancer center, and found an angel to sit next to by the name of Mary. She was an inspiration, and after seeing how nonchalant she was handling her treatment, I simply relaxed and mirrored…
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Chemo Side affects
I've had my first chemo treatment (Carboplatin, Taxol and Herceptin). I guess as side affects go, mine have not been horrible, though I got nauseous 24 hrs after and felt pretty horrible until about the 6th day. (Seems like the Anti-Nausea drugs are really just anti-vomiting.) Now I seem to feel more like myself. Seems…
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Taxotere and Taxol questions
Hi, everyone. I'm new here, and have a few questions about Taxotere and Taxol. Are there any tests out there that assess the effectiveness of Taxotere or Taxol on a tumor? I know that the two drugs keep cells from dividing, and I've read that the presence of too much class III beta tubulin in cancer cells is supposed to be…
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First chemo for me, too
Monday was the first for me taking cytoxan and taxotere. Also on steriods and luenasta shot. Today, the day after, my stomach is in knots, but tolerable, comes in waves. The nurse said I'll feel more effects the 2nd and 3rd day after, now I'm worried about that luenasta shot causing me pain like a "mack truck" hitting me.…
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What's the name of the test to find out if you metabolize tamoxifen?
Hello everyone, I've been on the tamoxifen for about 2 weeks now and I'm doing OK so far - just more hot flashes and maybe a little more tired than usual. From reading all the posts here, I found out you can find out if you metabolize the drug or not. I'd sure like to know as there are alot of possible side effects. My…
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Awareness walk on Army post in Germany
My daughter lives on an Army post in Germany and can not be here for the Komen walk, but wanted to do something. What she did was sell some of the awareness bracelets that I made and use the money for donations towards the walk here. On Sunday, she and her friends are going to wear their bracelets and do their own walk!…
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Those GREAT Canadians!!! Breast cancer breakthrough!
Watch the news...they have developed a way to follow the entire DNA chain for breast cancer...it will lead to a change in treatment and diagnosis, as well as possibly working for other cancers! Maybe the day of no more bald is fast approaching!!! I'm dancing!!! Hugs, Kathi
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info
i had breast cancer 17 years ago to which resulted in the removal of my breast i have been keeping very well since but i would like to talk with other people that have had same and who have had reconstruction done after many years cause i am going for it soon so would love to hear from any 1 that has had it done thank u
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4th A/C today - Taxol in 2 weeks.
Last time I saw Dr. T (oncologist)2 weeks ago he wasn't real happy about the shrinkage amount over the previous 2 weeks but went ahead and ordered the 3rd A/C. Today, he was a bit happier but wanted to talk with the surgeon so he went ahead an ordered the 4th A/C. While I was getting it, his nurse came in and told me that…
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Second day since I shaved my head.Yes.
tHANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR SUPPORT.I am so glad I finally got mad for letting this control me.I put up with shedding hair for a few days.Each handfull i would cry.It had to stop,thank God I finally took control.I have a wig that looks like my own hair and i order,d the cutest hats from the tlc book and got them today.I usually…
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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.