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Chemo First?
Had all out tests ready to start chemo before surgery. The tumor is under 5 cm. so we are looking at posibly shrinking it for a better outcome on the lumpectoy. BUT doesn't it seem better to have surgery to know exactly what the lymp nodes are up to? The surgeon and oncolgist don't think so, but the plastic surgeon raised…
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Day 9 of Sue's Rads
Hello Everyone! Almost 2 weeks down! YIPPEE! I am going to just start posting at the end of the week. So, next week will be rads 10 - 14. But, it will be filled with information, fun and maybe some good little tidbits. lol What are tidbits and where did that come from? My Mom always says that. lol Today was busier than…
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Greatest Losers...results are in!!
So sorry everybody for not posting sooner. Elm did inquire who won as she was so sweet to make a bracelet for the winner!! I just know it wasn't me and I am soooooo jealous because I really, really wanted one! Eating lots of ice-cream has side effects... I ended up not losing an ounce (boo whoooo). This was not the reason…
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Questions on Tamoxifen side effects
Hi everyone. Well, after much debating, I decided to pop the Tamoxifen and give it a try (no regrets!). So, I have had three doses and nada! Not one hot flash or night sweat!! When do the side effects happen? Days, weeks, months after you start? Also, I have somewhere stored in my brain, that if I am not having any side…
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Saturday Jokes!
BACKWOODS BABY In the back woods of Arkansas, Mr. Stewart's wife went into labor in the middle of the night, and the doctor was called out to assist in the delivery. To keep the nervous father-to-be busy, the doctor handed him a lantern and said, "Here, hold this high so I can see what I'm doing." Soon, a wee baby boy was…
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LadyDi1, where are you?
You haven't posted lately and I wanted you to know that I, and many others love your poems. I read them on your blog. So, let us know how you are now. HUGS
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chemo after cruise.
Hi everyone.I will be leaving for my cruise in two days.I am leaving the bad boy Cancer at home and going to have fun.I start treatments 3days after I get home,I have never been on a cruise,been on a plan or ship or different country.A lott of first for me.I so need this right now.I had planned this with my sister and her…
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Tamoxifen
This weekend I finally worked up enough courage to take my Tamoxifen for the first time. I didn't spontaneously combust. so far I haven't had any nasty side effects. If one is going to have nasty side effects when do they start?
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Questions about taking Tamoxifen????
I just found out today that I am going to be taking Tamoxifen twice a day. Can someone please share their experience of taking this drug. Mainly the side effects..Thank you
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chemo after cruise.
Hi everyone.I will be leaving for my cruise in two days.I am leaving the bad boy Cancer at home and going to have fun.I start treatments 3days after I get home,I have never been on a cruise,been on a plan or ship or different country.A lott of first for me.I so need this right now.I had planned this with my sister and her…
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Recently diagnosed. What do I do?
I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. The tumor was found during my yearly mammogram (all have been completely clear before)and I was immediately biopsied...the result was cancer. I have not spoken to my surgeon yet but spoke to his PA and she gave me all the information and options available to me. My gut reaction…
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New to the Websight
I just got on to this websight last night and began reading some of your discussions. I'm so glad I found you, because it's great to have women to talk to that have been there and done that and know what it's all about. I was diagnosed on December 2nd of 2008, had a mastectomy on December 23rd. I've had 8 rounds of…
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DO NOT CLICK ON THE THREAD TITLED BREAST CANCER PLEASE - COULD HAVE A VIRUS
Some keep clicking on the flagged posting titled breast cancer and replying to it and it would be best to just let the thread fade away. It could have a virus where you click on it, where it say alzheimer's in blue. So, just avoid it, do not reply to it, and, hopefully a newbie won't click on it with this warning. Just…
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met another survivor today!
This morning my husband and I went out and did something we have never done before- Yard Sale-ing! We found what we were looking for early. We decided to keep shopping just for something to do when we ran across a sign that said "yard sale for the cure" so of course we made our way over to it. When we arrived a woman came…
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peggy day 9 and to calleen
went well 2 days off sue hope you did well to god bless everyone here for helping me calleen hope yu ready on your oncotype test i wrote you god bless peggy
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Checking In
Hello everyone Just checking in to let you know I was thinking of all of you. Been busy getting ready for Relay For Life. On Aug. 30th, my family hosted a Fashion Show Fund Raiser, very exciting, we raised $2566.00 everyone had a great time and requested to be invited next time. Today is Relay, I have been doing this for 7…
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Met with Oncologist
Hi everyone! I met my oncologist Wednesday for the first time and have definitely learned a lot. Quick recap: had excisional biopsy and discovered my cancer is invasive; had lymph node biopsy and all 4 nodes were clear. I'm Stage I invasive well-differentiated ductal carcinoma. We did the BRAC test to find out if I have…
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I got my tattoo's today!
Just wanted to check in, I had my appt with my onco yesterday to get a more detailed report of my oncotype dx test score, and all went well. My score is a 10, and she said if I was to walk away right now and never look back, I would have about a 20-25% chance of reoccurance either in the same breast or else where in my…
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Surgery Went Well
Hello my BC sisters. Surgery was yesterday and sentinel node biopsy says it's not there!!! Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers. My doc, of course, is sending all samples out to determine if the next step is chemo or not. While I'm sore, it's not as bad as I thought it would be. No visible bruising yet, drains working…
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Two tees
On a golf tour in Ireland, Tiger Woods drives his BMW into a petrol station in a remote part of the Irish countryside. The pump attendant, obviously knows nothing about golf, greets him in a typical Irish manner completely unaware of who the golfing pro is. "Top of the mornin' to yer, sir," says the attendant. Tiger nods a…
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Ok I got a question
Okay Sisters this is my concern. My radiation treatments ended in July. I have already gone through the flaky peeling thing, however my nipple and areola is still flaky peely, esp around the nipple. The parts of the area where the nipple and areola meet is almost raw from so much peeling. So my question is this. Is this…
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Phone Numbers For Possible Financial Help
These are 3 of the numbers that Peggy posted awhile back for anyone needing some financial assistance. So, check into them if you need to and let us know what you find out. Health Well Foundation 1-800-675-8416 Patient Access 1-866-316-7263 Patient Advocate Copay Relief 1-866-512-3861 I don't have the Genomic Labs number,…
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Been asked to be in Oncotype DX study/ and venting
I'm still lurking around.. I finally got my path report read to me. I am stage 2A hr/pr+ her-. grade 2. tumor was 2.3 at biggest point no lymph node involvement... all indications say I had a very well behaved tumor. anyone with a DX like mine or close?? Newbies: (I had bi-lateral masectomy/reconstruction using the tram…
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Lymph Nodes
Hello Everyone, I have a ? Actually two. How is it that some of you know that you have cancer in your lymph nodes b/4 surgery? My surgeon said he wouldn't know until surgery. I'm confused. Also, I can't shake this feeling that there's something I'm not being told. It literally keeps me awake sometimes! For instance, I had…
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peggy day 8 rads
everything well no infection now all gone no red god bless you luv peggy
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Day 8 of Sue's Rads
Well, here I am again, whether you want me or not. lol I do think, that after tomorrow's post, that I will just post at the end of the week. There are so many more important discussions going on, that I don't want to take up space. And, if you want me to quit altogether, just say so. No problem. It is such a beautiful day…
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Surgery tomorrow
Here it is the day before surgery. Whether it's a good thing, my mind is off tomorrow, or a bad thing, it still isn't on work, I am at my desk finishing up all the little things so I can take time off with a clear conscience. Also since I don't have a lot of leave time, I'm making sure I don't use any I don't have to.…
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A man and his duck
A man had a duck and one day noticed that something was wrong with the duck. He took his duck to the vet and said "Please look at my duck, something is wrong with him." The vet checked the duck and said "I'm sorry, this duck is dead." The man said "No, it can't be. I'd like another opinion." The vet motioned and a dog came…
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Heres the plan!!
Just returned from oncologist appointment.I will have port placed on Monday. The plan is to begin chemo next Wednesday 9/16. I will be taking Adriamycin and Cytoxan once every 3 weeks for 12 weeks, then I will get Taxol every 3 weeks for 12 weeks. Will repeat PET scan to see how the liver cancer is responding to treatment,…
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Question for K-8 public school teachers
I need to ask you this question as doctors have no idea what a classroom teacher does: they think we are like professors and stand in front of the room and that our duties end when the kids leave for the day or for specials. I am hoping you will give me your opinion as to how “fit” I will be to do all the bending, lifting,…