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phylloid tumor
Just trying to find someone that has had the same type of cancer as myself. High grade malignant tumor. Feel alone, even with family and friends. Also looking to see if there is any more new information out there on this tumor.
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Day 22, 23, 24 and 25 of Sue's Rads
First, thank you all for posting such kind and supportive words on my posts. You don't know how much it means to me. And, it reallyyyyyyyyyyyy makes me happy to know that maybe, just one little something that I might write, would help someone or ease some of their fear of rads. There is nothing to fear about rads, nothing.…
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Feeling stuck between two worlds.
Hi everyone, I have stage IV breast cancer that has matastized into my bones (mostly back). I originally found the lump in my right breast in Oct 2006,so the return time is very long. Undergoing chemo for the second time. My husband couldn't handle my being sick so he kept moving in and out, finally leaving for the last…
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question about expexted help from husband
Hello everyone, I have vent about a subject. As you all read from my last post, I had severe bone pain from the Neulasta shot so was not feeling my best that day. My husband who is a truck driver came home from being gone all week and his mind was made up to go fishing. I told him that I was not feeling well but I did not…
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Mammogram update
I got a look at the mammogram report from Septh. 24th. Apparently I have dense breast tissue. They found a 4 mm asymmetry in the middle third of the medial right breast, ssen on only 1 view. On Friday I am scheduled for a special view mammogram of the right breast. Ultrasound if needed. So a few more days to wait. My only…
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radiation & letrozole at the same time
hello, i have been diagnosed with T1A NO MO. will be starting radiation treatments in a few weeks. have also been prescribed letrozole (femara). i'd like to start the meds after my rads so as to avoid double side effects issues. anyone know about this? thanks.
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Zen Sarcasm, Part 1...
1. Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead. Do not walk ahead of me, for I may not follow. Do not walk beside me either. Just pretty much leave me the hell alone. 2. The journey of a thousand miles begins with a broken fan belt and leaky tire. 3. It's always darkest before dawn. So if you're going to steal your…
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Support Group
Does anyone go to a support group? I live in Columbus, IN and would like to attend.
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Back at the Ranch...
An Idaho farmer got in his pickup, drove to a neighboring farm and knocked at the farmhouse door. A young boy about 12 opened the door. "Is your dad home?" the farmer asked. "No sir, he ain't," the boy replied. "He went into town." "Well, said the farmer, is your mom here?" "No sir, she ain't here neither. She went into…
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pitt's new short 'do -- I'm so jealous!
So I was wandering around trying to figure out how to send a pm to pitt to ask her how she's doing since her chemo on Thursday, and stumbled onto her expressions page -- WOW, check out her new short 'do! Would that we could all look that good with short hair -- Liz, you look just amazing! I'll bet you're going to look just…
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Preop
So, this morning had my pre-op and tomorrow go in for the lumpectomy/biopsy. Say a little prayer this time its only a cyst. I don't need to tell any one of y'all how scared I am - again. Almost one year to the date from the first one. If I have to do this all again, that's just what I will do. No fear of the unknown this…
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suggestions needed please
hi everyone.it has been 13 days since my Chemo,my first one.Where they put the Iv in my arm has broke out in red and white bumps and looks swelled.Should i be concerned to call the dr. tomorrow.Has anyone of you had this happen.Thank you.(Pat).
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Mammogram question
I was just mailed a letter regarding my recent mammogram on Sept. 24th. It stated I needed further evaluation on my right breast. Four years ago I also had further testing on the same breast that turned out to be calcifications. In that letter it stated further films are not an automatic indication for cancer. This letter…
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to "dot or not to dot"
I know there have been may reconstruction questions lately but here is where I'm at. I 've had implants put in for the second time since April. 1st time, not so good with rippling issues. 2nd time (August) MUCH better as more volume helped the problem. I had radiation on the right only. The surgeon feels that working on…
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tamoxifen
Has anyone taken tamoxifen if so can you tell me how it made you feel?
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Cancer Survivors
Relay for Life, the American Cancer Society’s signature activity is an amazing community event that celebrates cancer survivors and remembers those we have lost, while raising money to fight cancer. Remember why we relay – Relay for Life represents the HOPE that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who…
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hair loss
Hi,please forgive me everyone but I am still having such a hard time over lossing my hair.12days since chemo and its comming out more now.I have cryed all day,and tell myself it is silly but keep crying.I read on these boards how brave alott of you have been and want to deal with it that way also.I have handle most of the…
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Another Funny
Leo Boo called home to his wife and says, Honey, I have been asked to fly to Canada with my boss and several of his friends for a fishing trip... We'll be gone for a long weekend. This is a good opportunity for me to get that promotion I've been wanting , so could you please pack enough clothes for a 3 day weekend..... And…
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Trying to Copy and Paste a Joke again without having to Flag my post! Whoooo hooo!
A man, whose level of drunkenness was bordering on the absurd, stood up to leave a bar and fell flat on his face. "Maybe all I need is some fresh air," thought the man as he crawled outside. He tried to stand up again, but fell face first into the mud. "Screw it," he thought. "I'll just crawl home." The next morning, his…
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Starting Femara
First let me say that I'm of those 1 - 5% of breast cancer patients who experiences most all of the side effects in the book. Whether it's chemo, radiation, or aromatase inhibitors, I have serious side effects. I'm known to a few of my girlfriends as the side effects kid - or should I say, "senior." So, please don't read…
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Church bulletin bloopers
Love those Church Ladies.. They're Back! Those wonderful Church Bulletins! Thank God for church ladies with typewriters.These sentences (with all the BLOOPERS) actually appeared in church bulletins or were announced in church services: -------------------------- The Fasting & Prayer Conference includes meals.…
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Update
As some of you may remember (or not) lol, I was concerned about the follow up care that I was not getting. Well, I had an appointment with my PCP this morning, and after a very long talk with her, I feel much better. And I have more info about my diagnosis. Turns out I had a borderline malignant phyllodes tumor that was 7…
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Taxotere/Carboplatin along with Herceptin
Met with my oc on Thursday this is my second diagnosis first was in 2006 with lumpectomy and radiation this time chemo and I had a bilateral mast on aug 24th I am scared out of my mind. Doctor said I will have the Taxotere and carboplatin every 3 weeks and the Herceptin every week for 1 year. I am a little cofused reading…
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Donating to 'Locks of Love"
Hi Everyone!! I am 49 years young....and awaiting my surgery date for my double mastectomy w/expanders. Should be within the next couple of weeks. Anxiety, sad, excitement, scared, etc.....Been going through all of these emotions. Just done with all the waiting..... Anyway, I have a decided to donate my hair to 'Locks of…
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Double Mastectomy w/Tummy Tuck
I was diagnosed mid-August with breast cancer on the left, with A typical cells on the right. From the very first day I wanted to have the bilateral-mastectomy. I have read several stories of bilat mast w/tummy tuck. And most have been negative. Even the doctors are telling me that it is much more painful and a longer…
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New here, deciding between IGAP and DIEP reconstruction
Hi, I am new to the board. A little bit about me: I am 37 and have been diagnosed with low grade DCIS in my left breast. I had a quadrectomy done at the end of august but they did not get clean margins, so now it is on to mastectomy. I am planning to have reconstruction done at the same time as the mastectomy and after…
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Please help me, I need info quickly
Hi again! This is not my first question, but I've been out of touch so long no one probably remembers me so I guess I'm a newbie again. My surgery date is finally here and the endless waiting is almost over - that's mostly a good thing.... I guess. I remember a posting about the top ten things to take with you to the…
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ROLL CALL: Gorgeous fall weekend plans?!
Well, I can't believe that another weekend is upon us. I was just sorting out my goals for the week, and whallah, it's the weekend. I think I was pretty good with my healthy eating this week. The exercise could have been better. Wednesday was not a success. Next week my goal is at least THREE sessions of cycling. But, this…
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Whats your favorite style hat?
If you wear hats, what kind do you like? I have a chubby face and flat head and I don't know what style to consider. I'm not a hat person. Never wear them. Any suggestions about scarves, too? I'm afraid what to do if the wigs don't work out. I have several of them.
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Taking Arimidex
Hi everyone, I am sitting here trying not to cry, but I have now been on Arimidex the 13th of August. I had a mastectomy with two different cancers on May 7, 2009. I have had to have the drain tube put back in twice because after the radiation I was bleeding very badly under the skin. They finally removed it just 3 days…