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Triple Negative Receptor Breast Cancer
I was diagnosed with Triple Negative Receptor Breast Cancer on Aug 7th 2009 I am on a test drug that is called Ixempra and Cyclophosphamide my Doctor told me that I didn't have a choice but to do chemo first and then surgery I asked my Doctor what if I didn't want to do chemo first his quote was then I die I go to the…
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"belly" laugh anyone?
Anybody else have this experience? I am having DIEP reconstruction, so I go in for my first meeting with the plastic surgeon. First of all is the obligatory viewing of the boobs, then mandatory measuring of the boobs from every direction (therefore having to lift them, move them to the side, etc.)by the surgeon of course -…
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Bilateral Mastectomy with immediate reconstruction Recovery time
I am new to this discussion board and posted this on another discussion group and I think I should have stareed a new topic. I am 63 and having a bilateral mastectomy with immediate reconstruction on Oct. 5. I know the surgery is a full day and recovery will be long. My cancer is lobular in two places on the left breast…
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Sunburn Treatment
Bet > you never thought of this... New Treatment For Sunburn - > > A guy fell asleep on the beach for several hours and > got a horrible sunburn, specifically to his upper > legs. He went to the hospital, and was promptly > admitted after being diagnosed with second-degree > burns. With his skin already starting to…
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Bad day - just venting here
Hi everyone! Today was a big day for me - I started back at work and had my radiation simulation. On the way back from the simulation I started to cry in the car and told my husband that I wonder if this is worth it. It wasn't that anything BAD had happened but I ended up being in there for over an hour because the doctor…
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Surgery is a go so far....
Had my pre-op for next weeks surgery... EKG, chest x-ray, bloodwork, physical. Here is something I totally did not expect. My GYN said STOP the Tamoxifen as of today! Huh? I just got use to it!!! She said too high a risk having surgery while taking it due to the blood clotting factor. I am to stay off of it for two weeks…
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formaldehyde rash??????
Anyone ever heard of this?...I bought 2 new shirts for work. They were made in China. Straight after wearing the first one I got a horrible rash under my left (Good) breast........It Won't Go away! 2 weeks now I have treated it with sudocreme...(Nappy/daiper rash stuff, zinc based) and with th hydrocortizone…
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2 down, 4 to go!!
Just got home from chemo....doc says my blood count is perfect, and my tumor has shrank! He said very reassuring and good sign that I will respond well to meds. I am so excited and happy right now. This round went very smooth, no reactions and I still feel pretty good. Just a little tired...WOOOHOOO!!
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name of mouth wash we can use
Hi,I know it sounds silly but warm salt water makes me sick at my stomach.Is their something eles we can use to rince our mouth out?Thank you.
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I had blood work done today 10 days after first chemo
The Dr. says that my white counts are two low and i will have to get a shot the next day after treatment next time.is this pretty normal?I know I been pretty tired.id like to hear from some of you that have had this come up.And I didn,t ask the name of the shot.Thanks everyone.(Pat).
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Anyone get a free wig at ACS?
I'm going next Thurs or Fri to get one or be fitted for one. Has anyone else gotten one from them, if so, do you pick from a selection or do they choose one for you? She asked me what style and color I like.
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Hubby having hard time
I need advice. My husband was with me when I received the news of my cancer, he was very upset to say the least as I was.(we did NOT expect to hear that!) I did not realize the extent of it until last night while we were having a discussion. He had tears in his eyes and said "he is so afraid that I am going to DIE"! I have…
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Nails
Does anyone have problems with splitting nails? This can be painful as they leave hangnails which catch in everything. I know it is something to do with side effects from drugs - because when I had a heart op and had to stop taking ALL drugs for several weeks my nails grew again - but as soon as I started on those darned…
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Firemen
In a small Southern town there was a nativity scene that indicated great skill and talent in its creation. One small feature bothered me though. The three wise men were wearing firemen's helmets. Totally unable to come up with a reason or explanation, I left. At a "Quik Stop" on the edge of town, I asked the lady behind…
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When I cut my hair...
Have any of you heard of this: taking your own hair and somehow gluing or attaching to a hat? I'm wondering how to do it. Maybe hot glue or something? I have plenty of hair and don't want to just throw it away. It's not long enough for locks of love, though. But, it could be used for bangs or something sticking out from a…
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Look Good feel better class.,how did you like it?
Hi everyone.I am going to a look good feel better class tomorrow.It sounds like fun and just in time my Chemo started last Tues.I understand they give you advice on when we loss our eyelashes,hair and eyebrows.Would some of you let me know how you liked it.What was it like?Thank you.(Pat).
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Good Housekeeping Article
Hi everyone. I want to wish a warm welcome to all the newbies and a warm hello to all the oldies. LOL age not a factor. I went to the oncologist and so far so good. I'm scheduled for next month for my cat scan, mamo and chest xray, so you can all understand that my level of anxiety is a little high right now until I get…
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Prayer Request
My daughter in law's mother is have surgery tomorrow for pancreatic cancer. She is having what is called the whipple. This is a possible 12 hour surgery. Please pray for her that this cancer was caught early enough to treat. Thank you Kathy
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FALSE ALARM RECONSTRUCTION SURGERY CANCELLED!!!
Hello all my bc buddies, well I saw my surgeon just hours ago and since my cold is resurfacing he has canceled my surgery for Thursday. I am a bit relieved as I realized over the weekend that my cold was coming back. Sorry for the false alarm, I will let you know when it is rescheduled. Hugs to all, RE
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not sure about treatment recommendations, please help!
Hello Everyone, I've just been recently diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer. I just started radiation on one area of my body (so there is no systemic treatment right now). I know that I am ER, PR and HER-2 positive. The doctor doesn't want to do anything else until after the radiation is complete (another 3 weeks). I'm…
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Chemo cocktail ,taxottere,cytoxan
Hi everyone.I have the list of chemo drugs I received the first treament.taxotere 150 mg.cytoxan 1200.Can you tell me what it was like for you when you got side effects.One of these drugs is like a shur thing that i will loss my hair.I think it is the taxotere but not sure.Does this seem to be the normal mg.Any info would…
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On the down hill slide...finally...
Hello all warrior sisters... First I would like to acknowledge that I haven't been as active with greeting new members, celebrating dances with NED, or milestones passed, or encouraging on those currently in the process of treatment... I can only say that you have ALL been in my thoughts, I have been reading all the posts,…
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Lumpectomy and lymph node question
I have recently been diagnosed with stage 2 DSC after having one node removed that came back positive from pathology. I have had two breast biopsies within the last week to mark the duct the cells are coming from, but both biopsies have come back showing nothing. I just had am MRI this morning to try to find the area in my…
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Have to wait all weekend for bone results.
My MRI bone results were laying on the nurse's desk and she couldn't tell me what they were because the doctor was not in the office today. I have a great surgeon who calls when results come in, but this oncologist doesn't do that. I went for my chemo class today and asked the nurse if my results came in, she said yes,…
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Blood draw and rad onc today
I had my final blood draw from my port today. It comes ont Oct. 14th! I also got my "tattoos" today but no simulation, unless I am missing something. They marked me with a sharpie and put me in the CT scan machine then did the tattoos. That was it. I go back on Oct.9 so they can check and make sure its a go.(is that the…
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I got my oncotype results back today!!!
My tumor scored a perfect "10"!!! I have been such an emotional baby all morning!!! I have an appointment next week with a new oncologist so hopefully he is someone I can be comfortable with!!!... I was wondering if anyone else had a tumor my size with no lymph node involvement??? mine was 2.3cm.. staged at 2A
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please exsplain dancing with Ned
Hi,I think Ned is imaginary when feeling better.but not sure.I know I am not the only one not sure who dancing with Ned is.Thanks everyone.(Pat).
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Need advice on shaving head.....to the scalp! Urgent..
I buzzed my hair last friday but now the short ones are really coming out and I need to razor it...how did you ladies do that? Shaving cream? Does it hurt? My aunt is going to do it...
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Femara + Radiation
hi everyone, anyone do rads and take femara at the same time?
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I do not need "Good Luck" or sympathy from anyone please, that does not help me, Please help me wit
I am not here for anyone to feel sorry for me or to wish me good luck because that is the last thing I want. My husband discovered my lump on Thursday, September 3rd. I have been diagnosed with Grade II, Stage III. I have had a modified radical masectomy on the right side on Thursday, September 24th. I have been told that…