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What do you think of this?
I don't know if any of your remember me mentioning this about a good friend of mine who at age 25 had breast cancer. She had a modified radical mastectomy. She had reconstruction about 4 yrs later paid for it herself, since ins didn't cover it back then. Well, she called me this morning to see how I was doing. I told her…
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Sun is back in my soul....here's how i did it!
long...but bear with me please :) i finished chemo May 29, a date burned into my brain forever. I didn't expect to jump back into life as it used to be, but i certainly expected it to gradually come back. It didn't. I was withdrawn, the wall that had protected me and acted like a shield so that i could get through what I…
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why chemo before surgery?
Why can't doctor just take it out right away? He says to shrink it first. I guess they know what they're doing.
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SurferMom - going in for surgery tomorrow
Hi all, just a reminder that Surf will be going in for her partial and node removal tomorrow. Surf, just wanting to let you know I will be thinking about you, praying, sending good vibes, good wishes and all the best. Let us know as soon as you can how you are doing, I am so glad I came online just in time to see your…
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Calling Moopy and Aortus!!!! Someone Needs Your Help! :-)
Cat64 needs your help~ and I could not think of anyone more qualified than the two of you to be the beacon of light for her...will you please read her thread Hubby Having A Hard Time?? (or something similar! ) Thanks, you two! Love you! Hugs, Chen♥
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Tuesday Morning Funny......
Go to Previous message | Go to Next message | Back to MessagesMark as Unread | Print ReplyReply AllMove...acschameleonDarmstadtdavids musicdickEbay and PayPaljosephmarshamemory scarsmy laptoppanellapeoavnrecipesSweet Petite Flag this messageHumor-29 Sep 09Tuesday, September 29, 2009 8:05 AM From: This sender is DomainKeys…
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What alternatives to taxotere are there?
I have had an allergic reaction to taxotere during the Infusion process of both my 1st and 2nd Infusions. I even had a delayed reaction to the 2nd one 2 weeks later where I broke out in itchy hives on my chest and back. Because of this, my doctor has mentioned a possible change to my regimen. I am so close to finishing my…
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Breast Cancer walk
Hi everyone, My sisters and I just did our first breast cancer walk yesterday. What a fantastic time!! To know we were helping all women who can not afford to be tested and treated,and to know we are helping to put a stop to this terrible disease.(I was in tears alot).We will be doing our next one in OCT. The best was the…
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Anyone else have trouble getting into the chatroom?
I just tried to get into the chatroom here, my java loaded and then I got the error message. Has this happened to anyone else? I used to have trouble and then sometimes I would get in. So, maybe the site is still having trouble with the chatroom? Thanks! Hugs, Diane ♥
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Start chemo on thursday
Hey everyone! I'm starting chemo on Thursday. I donated my 11" ponytail to Lock of Love. Bought a wig. Bought some scarves. Have my medicine. Maid comes tomorrow. Friends created "food tree" to make life easier for me and the kids. Can anyone give me some advice about what I can do to make the next few months more…
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NED
I knew there was a reason everybody was wanting to dance with this guy! I hope everyone here has their turn very soon. Sheryl
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Julia Our dear Tasha
I know I haven't been on much lately, but does anyone have any news on our Tasha. Haven't seen her post anything. Is she ok? Hugs, Lili
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Day 20 of Sue's Rads
Hello Ladies! Well, I got #20 out of the way today! I am getting warm to the touch, as I posted before, but, I am not pink yet. I do think that it is coming though soon. It is so nice to have a weekend off, just to get away from the routine daily. I think they may shorten my boosters at the end, so that will be good. The…
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My mammo didn't show my cancer
My fat dense breasts did not show tumor on my mammogram, but the ultrasound did. Anyone else?
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question about a lumpectomy
I had my pre-op today and they said that I was going to have a mamogram while they put in the guide wire to the tumor. Does anyone know how it's done? Does it hurt? They are also going to do the surgery with a local and I will be awake but "loopy." Not sure how I feel about that one.
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B O O - H A L L O W E E N - B O O
Is it too soon or does anyone even dress up anymore for Halloween? Hubby and I got invited to a Halloween party and we are lost about what to dress up as. Any ideas anyone? Thanks! ♠♣ Susie ♠♣
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Breast Reconstruction Surgery
I need to know what I would be in for if I had this surgery. I was diagnois with triple negative DCIS in December 2005. I had 2 surgeries(double mastectomy,tumor under thymus gland), 8 chemos and 35 radiation treatments. So far I am cancer free and now am considering having reconstuction surgery.
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Useful website about alternative cancer therapy
I know some here have been curious about alternative and complimentary therapies, or just maintenance care. Sloan Kettering is a respected cancer center, so I find their information to be reliable. You can punch in any herb or treatment here and it will give you a run-down on what that agent does, how, and any warnings, or…
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Pre-Chemo Question
My Oncologist is already gone for the weekend so I thought I'd try here. In what situations will they NOT do chemo? I have a sore throat & am worried that I may be coming down with something. I'm due to start Chemo Tuesday. Thanks! Cathy
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any one done taxol
have had 2 sessions with chemo now. hair started to fall out 5 days ago, still some there. worried if i shave it, it will make it itchy etc. have to do taxol after 2 more of this stuff i am on now. just wondering how everyone that took it handled it.
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Anyone have dense-dose chemo but no radiation?
I had a mastectomy (one) - tumor was 3.5 cm. Lymph node positive and my oncotype score was 32. I had chemo bi-weekly for 16 weeks and am now on tamoxifen. Seems like everyone also has radiation. ???? thanks for any input/info -Jenny
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vent..vent
I am very tired and down tonight. I am overworked at my job, worried about making mistakes, trying to run my house and trying to take care of my little seven year old girl all as a single mom. I work long hours at a stressful job, cannot afford a leave of absence. Doing round two of taxol tomorrow after already having 4…
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Put Your Boobs in a Waffle Iron and Hold Your Breath, Please!
Paraphrasing here b4 it jumps completely out ouf my Vegas-exhausted Brain, but I just heard a funny funny description of Mammograms on GMA! The comedienne was saying that we are so ill-prepared for Mammograms~ all we are told is not to wear deoderant that day, and if there is any day we will NEED deoderant, it's mammo day!…
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LIVING PROOF--breast cancer movie
DRUMROLL PLEASE--The movie "Living Proof" will be on the Lifetime Channel on October 8, at 8pm. This movie has been mentioned on many of the posts. It is a must see movie for woman with breast cancer. It is the story about the invention of Herceptin and the doctor who struggled to get financing to fund the clinical trials…
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We're doing the "Done with chemo Dance!"
Today was my last chemo treatement! I'm so happy and relieved to be finished. I'm proud too! That was hard work and I got through it! I was really scared about this last treatment because I have had adverse reactions to my Taxol treatments and they have been getting worse. I had to take a bunch of premedications that…
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Birth control patch - ortho evra
New question. I just had my first chemo session. Wooo not good, out of commission for 5 days, anyways.. I have been on ortho evra birth control patch forever and my chemo doctor said to still continue to use the patch. But I got my prescription this Sunday and had nothing better to do I read the leaflet that came with my…
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If I Only Had A...
An elderly patient needed a heart transplant and discussed his options with his doctor. The doctor said, "We have three possible donors. The first donor is a young, healthy athlete who died in an automobile accident. The second donor is a middle-aged businessman who never drank or smoked and who died flying his private…
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first treatment....constipation
how do i get rid of this constipation from my chemo ugh!
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Triple Negative Breast Cancer
Hi everyone, I have been diagnosed with stage IIIc triple negative BC. I hear of all these wonderful drugs that they use for women with estrogen produced BC etc. Does anybody have triple negative and what do they do with us??
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Can you describe tamoxafin pain?
Since taking tamox, the bones from my hips down hurt....mainly after staying in one position for awhile, and especially first thing in the morning. I was wondering if this is my new "normal"....if so....so be it.... thanks for you input jeanne