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chemo induced menopause...
Has anyone else had to face this... I am 36 and currently have chemo induced menopause has any other women out there dealt with this. No one knows if it will be permanent or not. One doctor told me most likely and another said because of my age it shouldn't be. The hot flashes are the worst one minute I am sweating buckets…
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Mastectomy/Hysterectomy/Port photos...
I hope it's all right to post this here... I read the terms and it seems that only commercial sites or volunteer/project solicitations are prohibited. I couldn't find a lot of mastectomy photos when I was about to have one, so I had mine photographed and put the pictures online at CancerVacation.com. There are lots of…
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Got my Flu Shot today, did you get yours?
Saw my PCP to get my flu shot today and have my check up and go over all my treatments. Got the regular flu shot, but will NOT get the H1N1 when it comes out. We talked about it and have decided in my case against it. But I urge everyone, if your Doc ok's it, to get your flu shots now. Doc said going around early and…
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please help
I have stage 4 invasive aggressive metastatic breast cancer that was HER2Positive I took adriomicyn adriomicyn cytoxin it is a rough chemo but the,taxol was worse ,28 days radiation and 18 mo of herceptin they gave me 8 mo.in Sept 2005 I just celebrated 4years out and cancer free any questions feel free to email me at…
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Full lymph node dissection, has anyone had this?
After six months of chemo, I am finally having surgery this Friday 9/25. I am scheduled for a partial mastectomy and a full lymph node dissection. I'm o.k. with the partial mast. but when I asked my surgeon if he was going to do sentinal node mapping he said no he was going to take my lymph nodes, when I asked how many he…
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Half finished with chemotheraphy_Getting rid of baggage
I have been hanging around here for a while just keeping up with everyone. It has been a while since I posted, but I am back now. The chemotheraphy treatments has not been too bad. The side effects of the drugs has been managable. The steroids sends my blood gluclose levels into orbit for a few days right after treatments.…
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grieving and depression
My last herceptin treatment was on May 20, 2009. I was 43 when they found the tumor and I was told that I would have two surgeries and once they sent the tumor off for analysis, we would proceed with what type of treatment was best for me. It turned out to be an aggressive form of cancer. I had support from my doctors,…
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Strike Up The Band ! Cousin NED is in Town For The Weekend!!!!
Start the Music, please! NED has his dancing shoes on and is raring to go!!! I got my dance-card filled today~ it said that NED was requesting the honor of my company!! Whooooo hoooo! You know how much of a flirt our NED is~ he will be changing partners and boogy-ing with as many of us as he possibly can! How nice that…
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still tired
It has been four months since my last herceptin treatment. Why does this fatique still linger?
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Triple Negative Breast Cancer
I just received my diagnosis on Friday, Sept 4, 2009, and I am lost. I just moved to a new place for a new job that does not offer health insurance. I only have a limited coverage health plan that I pay for myself. What I want to know if I can't pay for treatment is it OK to ask for just pain control until I pass? I do…
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Help please , scared out of my mind
This past thursday I went in for my first mammogram , I am 39 years old , since it was my first they also did a ultra sound , I was told by the Radiolgist right after the ultra sound that He believed I had cancer if not he would be very surprised, friday I went for the biopsy and sat. morning he called with the results…
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Silver Sneakers Program
I'm 67 and on Medicare with a supplement through AARP. I recently received notification that one of the benefits was being able to participate, at no cost to me, in a program called, "Silver Sneakers." Combine this with research on the ACS information network that 1 and 1/2 hours of walking at a pace of 2 -3 miles per hour…
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Port installed - Petscan
Hello all! I had my port installed Thursday morning and I got my wish they did general on me. I had a great plan of staying awake for 2 days so I would be sleepy, but I arrived at the hospital and they gave me a starter sedative and it did NOTHING!! So when I got to the OR the anesthesiologist gave me another sedative thru…
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Headache's
Is anyone having headache's with Taxol & Hercepitin. I don't know if this is from treatment, flu shot or stress. Flu shot was done over a week ago so I don't think it would be that. Did not have this while on AC. Only going on #4 round. Just something new for me.
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Please help, need advice on yucky topic!
Okay everyone, went to ER yesterday for what I thought was a burst ovarian cyst. I have been having cramping for days now and it seems to always be in the morning times (when I usually have bowel movements). This goes on for a few hours, and it is so uncomfortable. I thought maybe I was over it after yesterday but its…
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day 2 post chemo
Hello everyone. This is my second day post chemo and things are going well except for a mild amount of nausea, which the medications are taking care of. I had the Neulasta shot on yesterday and have felt no major bone pain as of yet. The nurse told me that I may not feel any side effects until the third day. I have faith…
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Cancer World
Okay, new experience today. Went to ER for a non cancer related prob...ovarian cycst rupture. Anyways...was there 6 hours!! Took them 2 hours to decide to do an exam then another 3 of waiting. They refused to diagnose me or prescribe anything until they spoke to my oncologist. Of course, its Saturday and couldnt get a hold…
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Newly Diagnosed
I had a lumpectomy on 9/4/09 On 9/10/09 I received the diagnosis of invasive mammary carcinoma of the ductal kind. What a devastating day that was. It totally was not what I expected...I had myself convinced that I would get a good report for being cancer free since everyone was telling me that is usually what happens in…
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A Blessing I recieved..
I posted a week or so ago about being asked to be a part of a oncotype study.. The rules were they would pay for the testing and I had to follow thier rules... When I went last Friday to sign the papers I got really emotional. I did my best to discuss with the gal my fears of this study and she told me I really really…
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First round of chemo
Hello everyone. This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us be glad and rejoice in it. I had my first chemo dose of AC and Avastin or placebo. Everything went well. I was there for 4-1/2 hours. They fed me lunch and offered me all the drinks I could drink. I am home now and feeling great. Port site worked like a charm.…
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I'm sorry, I fell down a Well................
Depression as I have only imagined it. Ok I am starting to claw my way back up now. Not very well, but I am getting there. Thank you for all your support. Sorry I havn't been here for anyone, THIS IS NOT ME! I have been 'Lurking' in here and in the chat-room.............just too down to get involved, speak or join…
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Nausea, Nausea Go Away
Just finished my 2nd round of chemo and the nausea almost killed me this week. Anyone have a great combo drug that works. My doctor gave me the patch today. If anyone has suggestions, please HELP! Patti
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Inflammatory Breast Cancer
On July 23 I was told I have Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Aug. 6 I had a biopsy. Triple negative. I had a port installed three weeks ago. In my youth, I had a drug problem. I am on methadone now. I am scared to death of chemotherapy. When I was 23. my mother was diagnosed again with cancer. This time in her throat area. She…
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Three golf jokes since I am playing golf today
LOST BALL A man walked into the clubhouse and noticed a friend sitting in a corner wearing a neck brace. He sat down and asked his mate what happened. "Well, I was playing golf and I hit my ball into the rough," replied his friend."Then I met a chick who was looking for her ball too. Finding mine, I thought I'd give her a…
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Last Chemo today!!!!!YAY!!!!!!!!
I am soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Happy to be done with chemo after today!!! Yes I still have rads to go, but whoo hooooo!!!! to no more chemo!!!
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Not about cancer but guess what today is?
My kids informed me that today is "Talk like a Pirate" day. Ok mate. error. Opps that Austrialian and computer. I'll have to brush up by watching pirate movies. Who knows pirate talk.
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ROLL CALL: I have a crazy weekend planned, how about you?!! Weekend Plans!
Ok, I know I haven't been posting much lately. I've been reading everyone's posts and wishing everyone well in my head, but I haven't been able to translate that to writing. Why? I am swamped at work. Crazy, I know. Usually, I am here typing away, but I actually have a conference deadline coming up and I need to produce a…
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A warm welcome to newcomers and hello..
to old friends. Sorry I've been away for awhile. Mostly it has been the pressures of work and simply coming home mentally exhausted. Some have asked about my MRI report, I cannot get it yet (I don't know why, but I have to wait 2 weeks) the receptionist told me it's normal. Fine with me. I guess the growths they have found…
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Lymphedema/Flu Shot Reminder
Just a reminder - Protect yourself. If you are planning on getting a flu shot (or two), be sure and have it on the side that did not have lymph nodes removed. That goes for blood draws and blood pressure readings as well. xoxoxoxo Lynn
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From Daft sod, to Gormless Bugger! Emails?
OK, As an old timer on this site I really hate to admit this, But.... How do you send a message to a friend on here? The only way I know is to hit reply, but what if you want to start a NEW message?.. Sorry to be such a gormless bugger, but I seem to have tried everything with very unencouraging resuls (or lack of)…