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Not happy, BC gone to bone
Monday I met with the oncologist to go over test results, and plan the course of treatment. Dr is very thorough. He had me have bone scan, ct scan [rather than the PET scan which sort of combines the two?], and a muga test [heart function]. CT scan and muga were good, but the bone scan revealed some lesions. One on the…
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new to this site and new diagnosis
I was just diagnosed this week and thought at the worst I'd have radiation and Tamoxifen. My oncolgist told me that it was so spread out that I needed a mastectomy. I was floored! She got me into the plastic surgeon on the same day and boy, my head was swimming. Luckily my boyfriend went with me and though we both cried,…
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Morning sickness and Chemo nausea?
I had my 2nd Neulasta shot yesterday and was talking with the nurse about not having had any nausea at all. She asked me if I got sick at my stomach on fair rides - nope - or how bad morning sickness had been - none at all with either boy. She went on to say that from her experiences (not personal but has been dealing with…
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New and Need Your Advise
I found my lump Feb. 23 and was diagnosed with breast cancer, had a mastectomy on March 10, diagonsed with stage 3A, 5 of 8 lymph nodes positive, and I am Her2+. Started my chemo on April 14, which ended on July 28. Went through the chemo and did not have to postpone any, although I had most of the side effects. Then at…
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BEING ANEMIC AND HAVING TO TAKE BLOOD
HAS ANYONE BEEN REALLY ANEMIC AND HAVE TO HAVE BLOOD? WENT FOR BLOOD WORK TODAY AND MY WHITE COUNT IS LOW. PUT ME ON ANIBOITICS AGAIN. MY RBC BLOOD COUNT IS IN THE 7.7. I HAVE TO GO AND HAVE 2 OR MORE PINTS OF BLOOD TOMORROW. KINDA SCARY!!! AMANDA
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How Long????
Hi all..... I finished chemo May 29th....and it has been getting better...i've had two reconstruction surgeries since then, and have another to go (hysterectomy) later in the year. My question is...when do we get all of our strength back? It seems like some days i can just go and go...and then the next i can't get out of…
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5 days till cruise
HI,EVERY BODY.i AM GETTING EXCITED ABOUT MY FIRST CRUISE.a LITTLE NERVOUS BUT EXCITED.MY CHEMO STARTS 4DAYS WHEN I GET BACK.SO I AM GOING TO ENJOY NEXT WEEK.lOVE AND Prayers.(PAT).
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One year ago
Sept 8th was the one year anniversary of my mammogram, then second mammogram, then ultrasound, then second ultrasound by the radiologist herself and her proclamation that I needed to have a biopsy and she wanted me to have it within a week. "Gee, doc, do you think it's anything serious?" Well, a year has passed. I've had…
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Chicago physicians
Hi I normally post on the caregiver board but was hoping someone on here might be able to help me too. We are looking to get a second opinion from a breast cancer oncologist in the Chicago area. Live downtown but will certainly travel for a good doctor! Any Chicagoans out there who can give me a suggestion? Thank you! tt
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Good appt.
Saw Dr. T before I went to chemo today and he is pleased with the results so far (2 weeks). It has definately shrunk some, nipple is not as inverted and he can feel a definate boundary around most of it now, which he couldn't 2 weeks ago. Blood work was good. We talked some about the mass that the PET Scan showed along my…
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Update
Just wanted to let you all know that my surgery is scheduled for Sept. 10th. I have decided to have a mastectomy with reconstruction. Hopefully, there are clean borders and no lymph node involvement. I will be thinking of all of you while I am away from the board and will be keeping you in my prayers. Sheryl
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6-Month Follow-Up Onc Appt. Today!
Several minutes into my six-month follow-up appointment today with my fabulously brilliant medical oncologist... Mr. NED joined us in the exam room - WOO HOO! Life is good. Kind regards, Susan
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Bikini Puppy
A shapely lady in a bikini walked into the ocean to take a swim. A large wave came up and washed over her, tearing off her bikini top. She came out of the surf with her arms folded across her chest. Little Johnny, playing in the sand looked up at her and said, "Lady, if you're going to drown those puppies, I'll take the…
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Tamoxifen and anti-depressants
For the newbies ... there's been a great deal of discussion lately concerning tamoxifen and anti-depressants being taken together. It seems that the latest research indicates that many (most?) anti-depressants should NOT be taken with tamoxifen because it lessens the effect of tamoxifen. Well... it's "time" for me to start…
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worried about side chemo effects
been offered two sets of treatment [not totally sure of spelling] taxatera adriamycin cyclophasphamide once every 3 weeks x 6 adriamycin cyclophasphamide every 3 weeks x 4 then taxol once per week x 12 a shot to build up blood cells day after treatment. adriamycin can affect the heart, a very small percentage but that is…
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chemo
Hi,i thought i had made my mind up to get the chemo.starting Sept.22.The closer it gets i do n,t know if i made the right decision.I woder,d if i could have some input from you on this websight.Right now I have a 18% chance of recuring Cancer without the Chemo.It drops another 7% with the Chemo.I would still have radiation…
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Just so you know where I will be!
This weekend is the annual ocean voyage Reggie makes with his Tribe members. It is a voyage done in a traditional Native American plank canoe, about 25'long made of redwood, with 11'long redwood paddles. Reggie is one of the captains of the crew, and this is a spiritual homecoming for members of his Tribe. The homecoming…
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◄◄◄TODAY IS 090909 ☼ COOL, HUH?►►►
090909 Besides today's date looking COOL, it also represents the LAST set of repeating, single-digit dates that we will see for almost a CENTURY. And, that would be January 1, 2101. Kristin ♥
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I didn't "dodge the bullet" this time
Hello to all my BC sisters. I'm a newbie both with breast cancer and the electronic chatting. Ever since my mother had breast cancer and a double mastectomy over 40 years ago. She survived almost 39 years through a time when women didn't only to succumb to pancreatic cancer at age 79. Since my mid-twenties I have…
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Restrictions after mastectomy/reconstruction
Has anyone ever had restrictions upon returning to work after a mastectomy and/or reconstruction? I was told I could not return to work if I had any restrictions at all, like "use a cane" or refrain from lifting x pounds. (I work for the state, so I guess they don't want to worry about workmen's comp should I get injured…
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'Ere we go again.....Tamox vs Happy pills..LOL
OK.......I had my appointment with Dr Charisma-Bypass today. I told him I had stopped taking the tamoxifen as I was scared to death by all the bad publicity.. also the interraction with Zoloft (which at the moment is definitely higher up my wish-list) anyway, he told me that he keeps on top of all this stuff and there is…
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Done With Chemo!
I had my follow up today and wound up in the chemo room for my final treatment! I did not have the Taxotere, just the Cytoxan and I do not have to have the Neulasta tomorrow! My onc. said that I am at 90% of completing the chemo by having the Cytoxan. He also said if it were him, this is what he would do because he feels…
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How To Pick a Bra?
Hi Everyone, I am about 3 months past a left mastectomy and feel like the soreness is gone enough to start wearing a bra again. I have looked at many websites but just find them confusing. I did buy one of those post-surgery camisoles with the fiberfill inserts, but it is made of spandex material and is just too hot to…
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Question about White Blood Counts
My last day of chemo was 6/16/2009 (I had 20 weeks of chemo) I went 2 1/2 months without getting any blood work done and got it taken again last week. My WBC didn't change AT ALL!! How long does it take for those numbers to go back up??
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Breast Cancer Filtrating Duct HER@ negative and Hormone negative
I have Breast Cancer Filtrating Duct HER2 negative and Hormone negative, my cancer re-occured. in March 2009 I had Chemo for 6 weeks to reduce the Tumor, once they couldn't reduce the Tumor they did Surgery, after the Surgery I had a Scan only to find out that lesians on my Lungs and at that time I was told that they may…
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Question for Ladydi1 and others with positive, negative, negative
Hi, Lady Di! In your post double negative and femara, you mentioned that you were getting chemo. I have the same hormone "configuration," but my doctors told me no chemo this time. (Did the first time, but that was ten years ago before the AIs were the primary line.) Did have surgery, AGAIN, on femara, and will do rads.…
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2 Weeks Post-Op
Goodmorning !! My name is Deedee...I am a 43 year old mother of a 4 and 5 year old and married to the greatest man on earth (atleast to me :) ). I had a bi-lateral mastectomy with a tram flap reconstruction...I had 6 drainage tubes and now i'm down to 1...Yeeee Haw !!! When they went in for the Sentinal Node Biopsy they…
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Not good news
I was diagnosed with breast cancer on 8/7/09, this was followed by a whirl wind of other tests. MRIs, CTs, bone scans. MRI showed an area of concern on my liver so a PET scan was ordered. Results I got today returned with 3 areas of malignancy on my liver. I was wondering if anyone here has breast and liver cancer, or had…
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Day 7 of Sue's Rads
I can't believe it has been 7 treatments, a whole weeks worth of rads already. It is going fast. Today they seemed to have a little trouble getting me situated on the table, so they kept moving me with the sheet that is under me. I always want to help, but, they want you to lay perfectly still and just let them move you.…
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Another Newbee - that's me
Hi. My name is Debby and I was diagnosed last July with IDC. I have had a lumpectomy, 21 lymph nodes removed, 6 rounds of TAC chemo and radiation treatments. I take Femara now and will get the results of my first mammogram since treatment ended on Monday. I have a husband and two boys, 23 and 19, and while we have survived…