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Breast Cancer

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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
A Great Big Thank you
Hi Everyone, Thank you for all of your prayers and support. My surgery on Friday went well, but the recovery is a bit slower than I anticipated. I have been having a rough time with the pain and the drain that was put in became blocked so I swelled up. For those of us who grew up in the 70's I felt like the blueberry girl…
Once again...you girls rock!
I didnt end up razoring my head...just got as close as I can with electric clippers. Started reading all your advice and decided wasnt worth the risk! Thanks for all the advice. I get better advice and info from you girls than the doctor! LOL...Hes good for the meds, but for everything else, I go here!! No, seriously.....I…
Another Whew!!!!!! No recurrence in bone
Today I saw an orthopedic surgeon regarding pain I have been having in my bicep in the left arm (the same side as my bc). This has been going on for several weeks, and my old onc had done an xray, and then an MRI, and couldn't determine if there was a problem with the bone, or with the muscle. Anyway, the Ortho looked at…
OK, now the wait
On Tuesday I had an appointment with the surgeon. I stopped by radiology to pick up the reports and x-rays and then went to the surgeon. After the surgeon finished checking out the right breast, then he moved to the left. He seemed very perplexed and when I went into the office he told me that there was some kind of…
I Flagged My Own Post As Offensive!!!!!
I flagged my own joke---on purpose! When I copied and pasted it, I didn't realize some portions of other jokes were still attached...and I was offended!! I am so sorry if anything other than the intended Supermarket Joke showed up! Greta~ I hope no ugly words were still there- sorry sorry sorry! I meant no disrespect! I…
No reconstruction
Has anyone else out there opted not to have reconstruction? I am pretty firm in my decision, but I can't help but second guess myself from time to time. I don't particularly like my prosthesis, but can't see having surgery. Actually I wish I'd gone ahead and had the double - then I could just wear a cami and forget the…
OK, now the wait
On Tuesday I had an appointment with the surgeon. I stopped by radiology to pick up the reports and x-rays and then went to the surgeon. After the surgeon finished checking out the right breast, then he moved to the left. He seemed very perplexed and when I went into the office he told me that there was some kind of…
Great T Shirt
At a recent race for the cure a fellow walker was wearing a T-Shirt that said: "YES, they're fake!..My real boobs tried to kill me!!" That made me smile and I wanted to share. Hugs, Ladydi1
Ladies, it's Monday: What are your goals this week?
OK, so I thought that since we celebrate our weekends on Fridays, we could also check in on Mondays and discuss our goals for the week. I know that I feel more accountable when I tell someone my plans or write them down. This way, we're doing both. The goals can be anything, from cancer/health related to emotional, work,…
Post Treatment Survivor issues
Hi all, I am 6 months post-treatment for a "curable" local recurrence of my breast cancer. This time around I had a mastectomy,4 courses of Taxotere, which totally knocked me on my a**, and am taking Aromacin. I went back to work 3 1/2 weeks after my last chemo. I am still bone tired all the time. I have no energy or…
S-P-E-L-L--T-H-I-S...
A woman who died found herself standing outside the Pearly Gates, being greeted by St. Peter. She asked him, "Oh, is this place what I really think it is? It's so beautiful. Did I really make it to heaven?" To which St. Peter replied, "Yes, my dear, these are the Gates to Heaven. But you must do one more thing before you…
Arimidex and Vitamin D
Hi Everyone, I just got some info from a friend and I want to know if anyone else has ever heard of this. As you know from my first letter that I was on Arimidex and after 36 days I had to go off it. I could not take the joint pain, I got to where I could not hardly get up out of a chair, my ankles and hips hurt so bad,…
Great day.
Hi everyone.I had my first chemo last Tues. and I have had some side effect or two every day.My best friend was going to visit me today and her sister.I have had 3days of achs and nausea even with the meds.And I was up early sick again.I prayed about it and took some stomach med.i didn,t want to cancel on my friend.She…
SOCIAL SECURITY
HAS ANYONE APPLIED FOR SOCIAL SECURITY, I AM NOW WORKING PART TIME AND WONDER IF THATS A POSSIBILITY
Phoenix Rising
Phoenix Rising-where are you? Was just thinking about you last night and how(I don't think I've seen)I havnt seen a post from you in a while-I miss you!!
vitamins
Hello, everyone. I just finish my chemo tx's(4) will start rads the wk of Oct. 5th. My oncology didn't wanted me to take vitamins while chemo tx. Now i can. I already got a flu shot. Any suggestions on which vitamis? Also, what about vitamin D? What dosage? Thanks in advance....
Does all chemo drugs cause hair loss?
My surgeon who did my port today said I'll be on chemo with little side effects. He's not for sure which ones, Oncologist will tell me Wed. Are there some that don't cause hair loss?
Bilateral Mastectomy with immediate reconstruction
I am having Bilateral Mastectomy with immediate reconstruction on Oct. 5. Hey, it's be an year to remember. Kidney problems early this year, had a number of stones, one blocking the bladder, so had lithotripsy to get rid of left ones. Still have one in the right and creatnine levels are still quite high, was going to…
Interesting lecture in Los Angeles
If you live in LA you or your family member can attend a very interesting lecture. INTRODUCTION TO MINDFULNESS FOR PATIENTS WITH CANCER AND THEIR CAREGIVERS Tuesday October 13, 2009: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Susan Smalley, PhD, UCLA Professor, Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, and Founder of the Mindful Awareness Research…
Anyone else doing well on Arimidex?
Luckily, I am taking Arimidex without obvious side effects. I can see that many of you have severe side effects and some have no choice but to go off of them. I think it is important to tell the whole story, so I am hoping to hear from others who like me are doing fine on this drug so far. I hope it will help newbies who…
Question for Meena1
Im wondering was your liver cancer detected by PET Scan? Did you have a liver biopsy? I just had my first AC treatment to be followed by Taxol then Herceptin at what point were you rescanned to see if the liver is responding? Thanks so much Deb
Early signs of Recurrence
I know nobody wants to think about Recurrence. But it could happened. While I understand is a very painful experience, could you ladies share tells us what we need to watch for? Thank you very much
So Drunk
A man had been drinking at the bar for hours when he mentioned something about his girlfriend being out in the car. The bartender, concerned because it was so cold, went to check on her. When he looked inside the car, he saw the drunk's buddy, Pete, and his girlfriend going at it in the back-seat. The bartender shook his…
SAD AND SCARED
Today is a sad day for our family as we lost a dear friend to lung cancer. She has been fighting for 4 years, and God finally called her. I am so sad and so scared at the same time. It makes me think about my own life. Is this going to happen to me when ever I have to deal with a death of someone dear to me? I would…
funny skit on youtube
I watch this from time to time and it always makes me laugh. In search box type "dad at comedy barn"

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