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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.....third post!!!
oopps!!! sorry again!
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Ignore....double post!!
sorry
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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…
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Thought I share this .. I certainly do live in 2009
==================== YOU KNOW YOU ARE LIVING IN 2009 when... 1. You accidentally enter your password on the microwave. 2. You haven't played solitaire with real cards in years. 3. You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach your family of 3. 4. You e-mail the person who works at the desk next to you.. 5. Your reason for…
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Decisions to be made.
Hi, I'm a new member. I have been reading a few days and decided to jump in. I'm just at the begining of my cancer battle. I have stage 1 cancer ER/PR+ her-, no lymph nodes were positive. I had a lumpectomy. Today I was told that maybe I should consider Chemo and Radiation as a treatment. I thought I was on the road to…
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Nail Biter
To stop her 4-year old daughter from biting her nails, her mother tells her it'll make her fat. "I won't do it any more, Mom," says the daughter. Next day they are out walking when they meet a very fat man. "If I bite my fingernails, I'll be as fat as that, won't I Mom?" "You'll be fatter than that," says her mother. They…
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Need help ..sensitive subject .. private area is raw and inflamed from constipation (5 days with mo
First chemo on 9/8 .. 3 cocktail drugs .. constipated until 3:00 a.m. Saturday .. now my vjj area and buttocks are raw from discharging chemo .. Walking around without undies .. corn starch, ?? hard for me to pee .. painful.. .. Sorry for being so graphic .. however .. I am at my wits end.. Emergency room states that I…
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An elderly couple in a senior's rec room
An elderly couple in a senior's home used to visit the recreation room everyday. While there, the old lady would sit quite contently holding the old guys's penis. One day she goes down to the rec. room and is mortified to find her man with another women holding his penis. "What's she got that I don't have?" she says. He…
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a/c side effects
anyone have difficulty swallowing and pain on soles of feet while on Adriamycin and cytoxan? Does this go away? Also had some skin discoloration near genital / rectal area. Does this go away? Will see dr. Monday. Thanks
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Femara and Cymbalta?
Anyone on Femara who also takes Cymbalta? I have been experiencing insomnia with the Femara as well symptoms of depression. I note a side effect of Cymbalta--11% or so--is insomnia. I would love to hear y'all's experience with the two. Many thanks. Last time I was on effexor and after weaning myself off of that two years…
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New to the "club" and having surgery soon
So hoping you'll have some advice for me! I'm 41, was just diagnosed with invasive ductal and am having unilateral mast. on 9/30 with immediate reconstruction via latiss. flap. Any advice to get ready? Anything you found helpful to have ready when you got home? I appreciate any tips you can share!
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A Huge Thank You to All
Thanks so much to everyone who responded to my question about having a bi-lateral - it made me feel so positive for once that I am making the right decision. I know if I don't do this, I'll always wonder and regret it. It helps so much to know that so many have done this and are totally happy with their decision or at…
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Port coming up...
I'm going in tomorrow for a port insert. In a way, I am relieved it's finally here and I can move on with the next phase, chemo. On the other hand, I'm a little scared because I know what purpose it will serve. Can't dwell on that tidbit, have to move on. Will fill you in on chemo. Start up date for chemo is still pending.…
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peggy 10 and 11
doing great 18 more days left hopeev1 we sue hope you are well god bless luv peggy
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does anyone know how long it takes for your eyelashes to come back... Cause I really hate them being
I am totally over this whole eyelashes being gone... Hell I can live with the no hair on the top of my head, but really truely hate my eyelashes being gone. Does anyone know how long they take to come back? I was told six months.. I am taking biotin to see if that helps. Anyone else have any tips...
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No mass in my lower abdomen as indiciated by CI scan performed at Corona Regional... Spent 7 hours
It's me VickiSam .. I thought I was having a heart attack yesterday, rushed to local Community Hospital (in pain for over 4 hours, before deciding this was not normal) .. held captive for over 7 hours. EKG. Chest X-rays ...and CI scann performed - here I go again with the iodine .. At7:30 p.m. last night my hubby and I…
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"Shout Out" to Southern Cal - ACS sister in PINK .. 11th Annual ' Walk For Health - 9/26 - Promenade
I would like to invite all So. California sisters in PINK, to the 11th annual walk for HEALTH .. Sept. 26th - Promendade shops @ Dos Lagos - Corona, CA. It would be my honor and privilege to meet each of you women who has made such an impact in my life, and supported me thru my journey with breast cancer. I am humbled by…