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Wig or scarves???
I feel kind of bad posting this type of question when there are so many other important aspects of this disease but here goes. I probably have a week or so before I lost my hair and was just wondering what some of you out there have used...a wig or scarves? I've read some comments that wigs are hot, itchy, etc and that…
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This is For TUX
It seems that this is in order!!!!!!!!!! .myspace-marquee {height:75px;width:400px;background-color:green;font-family:Cursive;font-size:22pt;color:blue;border-width:4;border-style:double;border-color:purple;} Congrats on Finishing Rad's I hope you're out Celebrating now! Aurora ♥ ♥ ♥
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Second to last taxol treatment last monday
I have so many aches and pains anyone else have this and how do you fix. love to hear from someone with same problem
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Aurora....how did first day of Rads go?
Lately there has been soooo much activity on here, that I am having a hard time keeping up with the boards and with what everyone has going on. So, sorry if I missed something important, never intentional. Aurora....wasn't this your first day of rads? How did it go? Taleena....how are you doing with your treatments?…
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I am kinda of in a funk today
I feel kind of down in the dumps today. For starters, my youngest is off to college tomorrow so its the empty nest thing going on here today. I feel bad because I have been going thru mastectomy, a/c, taxol and herceptin and trying to work. I work full time and have been managing about 30 to 35 hours per week. I really…
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7 years later trying to deal with not being able to have a child
Hi- I am a 7 year survivor of Stage III breast cancer, went through so much chemo, radiation surgery etc and can not have children. I have tried for so many years to just "ignore" it but deep down have been devastated knowing I can't have a child. Background...I was married for almost 10 years and my ex had 2 children so I…
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Swollen Feet
Did anyone have terrible swelling in their feet while on chemo? My feet and ankles have been so swollen for the last month that I can only wear sandles. I sent a message to my oncologist about it but haven't heard a response. I thought drinking a lot of water would help - but it really isn't helping that much. Last night,…
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MimiVac .. Bone scan today .. How did it go ?? Hope it went well for you
Hi .. You ok ? VickiSam
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The chopping block
Hey everyone...I cut my hair today! I have always had VERY long straight hair and decided to cut it above my collar before it started falling out. I thought it would be hard but nope....I love it. I just may have a new style when it grows back. Just a step closer to losing my hair...I hope this makes it easier.
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help newbie w/diagnosis
I was diagnosed in June and just had a lumpectomy Sept.4. My doctor said I was stage 2b but from what I read I don't understand why, tumor was 1.5 cm, they took 10 lymph nodes and 3 were bad, I am Her2 positive though. And what is grade? I read the pathology report and it just confuses me more. Can't wait for oncologist…
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Getting Married
Johnny (age 8) comes into the house for dinner after playing outside all afternoon. His parents ask him what he did today. He says that he played baseball and then he proposed to Betty (age 7), the next door neighbor. They are going to get married. His parents think this is cute, and they don't want to make fun of Johnny…
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new flower
thank you so much for your input about the reconstruction. I am 50 and small and also in good health other than having the cancer. From what I am told the recovery is a long one, and my job requires a lot of lifting. I am seeing my plastic surgeon soon, I am curiuos what she will have to say now that i have had the…
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First Chemo Treatment was yesterday
hi everyone..my first dose of chemo was yesterday! This sounds wierd, but I am so glad. I was so done with all the tests, doctors, etc, etc..and I was ready to move on and get rid of this beast inside of me. The nurses and support staff are great and very helpful. They did all they could to make me comfortable. Had a short…
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HAD HORRIBLE DAY AT RADIATION
Was suppose to start radiation today after they did the x-rays. I was on the table for 1 1/2 hours and never received my radiation and they didn't even finish my x-rays. I was told I would only be there for 45mins. so I didn't make other arrangements to pick up my daughter from school. My appt was at 1:00 so I figured I…
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reconstruction woes
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in 08. I am now free and clear of cancer. I had a right breast masectomy, with chemo and radiation, finished them 11 months ago. Have decided to have reconstruction and also have my left breast done at the same time.I have a history of breast cancer in my family, so…
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I wonder if all this is worth it..fighting her2nu when my red/white blood cells are very low
Hi I got dianosed in Feb 09 and I had the breast removed in June 09. I am suppose to get 3 more chemo treatments but my red/white blood cells are too low. And today I learn my platelettes are suppose to be around 70 K plus and I'm down around 30 K so I can't get a chemo treatment. And I take herceptin every week. I guess I…
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Anyone else considering stopping AI Therapy?
I'm going to be starting my third aromatase inhibitor, Femara, in one month. I've been on Arimidex, Aromasin and back on Arimidex. The side effects for me have been so debilating that if I don't tolerate the Femara, I'm considering going off of hormone therapy completely. I know this is drastic as I'm increasing my risks…
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LOOK GOOD FEEL BETTER
Not sure if this question has been posted lately, but has anyone been to the "Look Good, Feel Better" program at the ACS. Did you like it? Both time I was suppose to go it got cancelled. Hugs, Diane
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Bi-lateral mastectomy
Is there anyone else out there who had a choice of a lumpectomy or mastectomy and chose bi-later mastectomy? I am having the bi-later end of the month and feel I made the right decision but of course still having some doubts and crying a lot? Already had 2 lumpectomy's without clear margins.
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Will you have whine with that cheese, madam?????
So, we're back in sunny southern california. After having our seats changed 3 times (not to our knowledge, and not to our benefit), I ended up sitting next to a mother with a baby. Now, the flight is almost 11 hours...you do the math...ROFL! I've got a BUNCH of stuff to do here, a BIG limb off our eucalyptus tree crashed…
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Thank you elm
Wanted to let everyone know that elm sent me my bracelet and it is beautiful. The best part about it is that i had just lost my other bracelet about two weeks ago. The clasp must of broke on it or something and i was so heartbroken. The one she sent doesnt have a clasp, so i know i wont loose this one. Thanks again elm. It…
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Belly Bloat after mastectomy?
Hi, I'm new here and have been too busy to consistantly lurk! I have read some great info though! I WAS a 13 year survivor until last month. I had a modified radical mastectomy, chemo and radiation in 1996-1997. Last Thursday, I had a Simple Mastectomy and Sentenal Node Biopsy. (regarding that, I wonder if guys had needles…
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Does Chemo Cause Discolored Teeth?
I was just looking at my photo in my expressions. It was the day before I started chemo. I noticed my teeth are not as white as they were then. I have been using Tom's toothpaste. Before I started chemo I always used Colgate Total but it burns so I switched. Does anyone know if the chemo caused this or if the toothpaste…
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Ignore....double post!!
sorry
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ignore.....third post!!!
oopps!!! sorry again!
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lump in breast/all over body
My daughter had a lump in her breast...then she couldn't find it but said lumps come and go all over her body. Any advise would be appreciated. Also can email lynnet20022002@yahoo.com I soooo appreciate any feedback. Blessings, Lynnea She is 24 years old.
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cant find my post lumps/daughter
I wrote and so many of you responded...I can't find the post to reply to you all. :( She has lumps all over her body that come and go. ANYway I want to thank you all. I've advised her to see about it of course...she gets an ultrasound of the breasts tomorrow...will harp on til she checks out the others. You all are so…
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lumpectomy with radiation
I read in the book my doctor gave me that radiation is typically 5 days a week for 6 to 7 weeks. "I think" I recall my doctor saying it will be once per week following recovery from my lumpectomy. I will call him tomorrow for clarity, but I am scared of this.
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I wish you all could have been on the Island with me~
I was gone for a few days, camping and enjoying a yearly reunion with 200 friends/family/Tribal members. As some of you know, Reggie and his fellow Native paddlers were honoring their ancestors and the way of life of their Tribe with the annual ocean voyage to the Island that is their original homeland. We were blessed…
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radiation question
What happens if you get the flu or some other illness in the middle of radiation treatments? Is it okay to interrupt them for a while? Swine flu is really taking over here with people being down and out for over a week and the flu vaccine isn't available yet. I am concerned as I will starting rads soon: I hardly ever get…