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Invasive Lobular Breast Cancer
Has anyone been treated with chemo via port in chest before surgery?
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More info on CYP2D6
CYP2D6 is responsible for the metabolizing of ~25% of prescription drugs according to Genelex a forensic lab that does private testing of the gene. For all those who have children, this is good to know. Codeine may be fatal to children after tonsil surgery As a result of the new research, published Thursday, physicians at…
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Vitamin D deficiency
Hello all you FANTASTIC WOMEN! Here's some info I'd like to pass along and ask each of you about.......I read last week, a little blurb in a magazine, that there is NOW a possible link between BC and low vitamin D, just now coming to light as of late......How many of you KNOW for sure that you are deficient in Vitamin D?…
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I'm having a hard time...
It's hard for me to write this because it makes me feel like such a failure. I've been having a hard time coping lately, and it's why I haven't been posting much. I'm pretty sure my hormones are out of whack and that I may be about to emerge from chemo-induced menopause. This has made me extremely emotionally unstable. I'm…
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Cancer Markers
Can someone please explain what Cancer Marker are. My Doc Told me what what mine was and said it was in the normal range.
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I am Home
Got home yesterday.Had a wonderfull time, weather was great, got a lot of rest, feel great, just in time to have chemo today and start again feeling like crap, but this will pass to. Its just good to have good days to enjoy. Now I am trying to catch up with all of you, even though I took you along for the trip.
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starting chemo tomorrow
Nervous I will be working all night then starting AC. Just need to express my anxiety...Lisa
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Just in case you weren't totally confused...............
They used to treat bc in the '40s with estrogen......apparently with success (me scratching my head.) Estrogen Plays Surprise Role in Breast Cancer Treatment TUESDAY, Aug. 18 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers report that the paradoxical strategy of treating breast cancers that have become resistant to anti-estrogen therapies…
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Cancer, layoffs, and other stuff
First, let me say that although this sounds bad, it's not really. Well, you know that I had breast cancer, lumpectomies, rads, and now Arimidex. Well, in June I was laid off from my job, but it was okay cause I could use the time to recoup from everything and hubby has a good job and he carries our health insurance. Well,…
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Update on Chest Spasms
Well after a lot of tests have been run it turns out that the massive spasms running from my arm to my chest and outward are all tied into the lymphedema. I had an MRI of my neck, spine and shoulder area and it showed damage to some of the disc's and tendons in my neck. According to my neurologist this is all due to the…
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Life After Breast Cancer Treatment: The "New Normal"
This came to me and I thought some of you might be interested. cheers jan Life After Breast Cancer Treatment: The "New Normal" CME Eric P. Winer, MD; Funda Meric-Bernstam, MD; Diana D. Rowden, MA, BA; Ann H. Partridge, MD, MPH Related Downloads: Patient Handout Eric P. Winer, MD: Hello, and welcome to this Medscape…
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Waiting.....again
for the office manager at my oncologists office to call me back and tell me if I have chemo tomorrow, as planned, or not. See, they didn't get a decision from the funding place yet as to if they will help with the chemo costs so they can't order the medicine until they know they are going to get paid. My share is $800 and…
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BC Movie
I just read in one of the discussions recently about a BC movie, it had mentioned hercetion? (Not sure how it's spelled)I cannot find the name of it now. Can anyone help? Thanks! Cat
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For all who have received a scarf or headwrap from Laurie....
Ladies, I would like to make something for Laurie. I was thinking of a collage with everyone's picture wearing their scarf, or maybe even a video of some kind, set to music. What do you all think? Would people be OK sending me pictures of themselves with the scarves on? If so, I can PM those ladies with my personal email…
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Stuck in the Middle
New to Cancer, New to the site. I was diagnosed on 8/11/09 with IntraDuctal Carcinoma. Life is no longer as I once knew it just a few weeks ago! Just reading the info and some of the stories on here has helped me tremendously!! (Thank you for sharing your journeys!) I see the surgeon Tuesday(I have my list of ?'s)and have…
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scared and confused
on the 17 of august found out tumor 1.5 cm was canerous. i live in ohio doctoring at riverside hospital. lumpectomy was suggested and raditaion. today went and met with my cnacer dr. having mri done on sat. will decide which way to procede. what do i do i amall tied up in knots, and i know i am good hands.
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First round Chemo - over!
Hi All, Well, I have finished my first round of chemo. I'm on day 4. It has really sucked!! The first day was ok, just really tired. Then day 2 I had the neulasta shot and that really messed me up. I felt like my bones were made of glass and someone had beat me with a bat. I hurt all over, hips, legs, neck, arms. Nothing…
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Tips For The Hospital
Hello All! I know that the hospital is the last thing anyone wants to think about, it is the inevitable place that the medical procedures have to happen....but I just wanted to pass along a tip that I used while my mother (Calleen is my mom...) was there, that made her get through it a little easier. We all know how hard…
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Daily Joke............Obviously up to me! LOL Thanks T!
How many Psychiatrists does it take to change a light bulb.......? Answer.....4......One to change the bulb, and 3 to ask it if "It really feels it needs to change?" How many Punk Rockers does it take to change a lightbulb?............Answer.... 2... One to change the bulb and the other to kick the chair out from under…
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sitting in chatt
come one come all come chatt with me
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Should I have??
This waiting is really taxing me lately... tomorrow will be the 4th time they will cut... whether it be big or small... on my poor left side...since May 18th. During a recent conversation I said, "I just want this to be over..." and I was replied to with "Well, if you would have just had a mastectomy you wouldn't be going…
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Waiting on a Phone Call!!!
Well, everyone, please put on your good thoughts today. I had an xray on Monday of this week, during my regular 3 month visit with the oncologist. I mentioned to him that I was being seen by a massage therapist for a "muscle cramp" in my left bicep. He immediately sent me for an xray to check for bone mets, and now it is…
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((( bfbear aka: Debi )))
Hey... dfbear... where are you... I miss you... haven't seen anything from you since July... how are things going, how was your vacation... please drop us a line to say hello... how's that beautiful daughter of yours... how are you feeling... how's the weather in MT??? Come on... lots of questions.. don't make me come up…
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INQUIRING MINDS WANT TO KNOW... BESIDES THAT I'M JUST PLAIN NOSEY...
Alright... I am staying extremely postive that though they had to do a third biopsy (first positive, then partial mastectomy, 2nd negative and third yet to be determined) it is going to come out negative... however... I am also a very inquisitive individual and want to know a little bit about the if.... if it comes back…
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House of cards....crashing down
I believe I have entered of realm of now giving a ****. I am tired, stressed and well cranky. I have busted my butt for the last week and half trying to get as much help as possible lined up for when I go to surgery next week. My friend bailed on watching the kids, I got the run around on childcare assistance only to find…
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What does everyone do for "me"time?
RE started this and I thought it might be kind of fun-what does everyone do when you feel like you've given all you can and you need a little "me"time? I get on this board,read a good book,go for a walk,etc,etc...
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Hey Taleena
Hey Taleena Just wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers today as you do your mri. Remember that we are all on board that bus with you, and that we are all hoping the best and that everything will come out with nothing but good news. Deep breath honey, you can do this, and you are not alone tjhay
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PLEASE HELP I AM FEELING REALLY DOWN TODAY.
HI,I WOKE UP THIS MORNING WITH THE PHONE RINGING FROM THE HOSPITAL THAT I AM TO GET MY PET SCAN DONE TOMORROW.I DIDN,T GET TO THE PHONE IN TIME.SHE LEFT A MESSAGE FOR ME TO CALL THIS OTHER WOMEN BECAUSE MY INSURANCE WON,T PAY FOR THE PET SCAN.I DIDN,T THINK IT WOULD,BUT AT THE SAME TIME I KNOW I NEED THIS TEST.THEN A FEW…
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Lumpectomy vs Mastectomy
Im 39 yrs old newly diagnosed with breast CA, esrogen progesterone HER2 positive, went today to doctors appt to discuss my options, Im torn between lumpectomy or mastectomy? I scared and confused any comments welcome. Thanks Deborah
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this has nothing to do with cancer, but...
This has nothing to do with cancer, but I still need support: while I was in the midst of my cancer treatment, my mother died of lung cancer in Sept. Two of my sisters are the legal executors of my parents' will (my father died in 2005). Well, my parents' appartment is finally being sold and the personal effects are going…