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3 yrs in remission of breast cancer then AML
has anyone had the same case of having 2 cancers in a lifetime(maybe more), i was in remission for 3 years from breast cancer and then boom on may 29, 2009 i was diagnosed with Leukemia.... they(my oncologist) were asking me if i went thru chemotherapy for my breast cancer which i havent , i only took tamoxifen as…
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Warm hello to all
Hi everyone: I've missed you all very much. Welcome to the new members on the board and a warm hello to my dear old friends. You haven't been forgotten, it's just that I've been extremely busy at work and am working 10 hr days which makes it a little hard to keep up with everyone. I also have to admit, I've been on…
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I was wrong about friend.....
In an earlier post, I told you all that my best friend had deserted me during this time of need. Well, she called last night and wondered what the heck I was talking about in my email? She said it was all a big misunderstanding. That she had been crying because of how bad she felt for me not because she couldn't take it…
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Update on Doctor appts
Ok I have not said much about my appts this week cause they were a little off kilter. First off I wont see the phyciatrist till Tuesday he had an family emergency, my phycologist (the talky doctor, who I still have not decidd if I like or not) assures me that my issues right now are justified, and that the added hormone…
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Any problems with your teeth during chemo
Hey ladies! My sister would like for me to ask if any of you had any problems with your teeth/gums during or after chemo. She's doing 4 treatments of TC. I read about the possible mouth sores during. Any suggestions for preventing that? Thanks
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Work....ugggg!!
Hey Girlfriends, I need advice in the worst way. I work in an elderly residential home. I am very popular with all the residents there. They love my sense of humor and caring ways. I am 100% for them. My dilemma.....The Day staff rule the roost and I believe are jealous of my interraction with the residents. When I am…
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new and just need some friends
Hi everyone, I have been coming by for a long time and reading all your wonderful notes and all your ups and downs and feel as if i already know each and everyone. My sister has been fighting breast cancer for years now. Now it is in the bone marrow and bones and i hate to see her battle this. It just breaks my heart. I…
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Fess up time Greatest losers!!!
My, another week past? I was trying so hard to be good this week. I think I will wait to post later today! I think I may be able to squeeze an extra .5 out at the last minute. I know I am this close (Thumb and pointer finger pinched together)!! So I will take Greeneye Girl's advice and weigh in naked!! After my shower…
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Herceptin fever
So I had my second infusion of Herceptin yesterday am. I threw up and had chills DURING my first infusion (which was with my main chemotherapy) but seemed to only have standard chemo side effects like nausea, fatigue, sore mouth after the fact. Well during this second infusion of Herceptin I got a fever. Last night, I was…
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Tumors over 2 cm
I would like to hear your oncologist's views on treating tumors over 2 cm, especially in younger women (40s). I have been told that chemo is a must. Is that how your doctors feel? Thanks, in advance, for the info Tricia
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Is there anyone else who's blood work shows that they can NOT take Tamoxifen????????
I am having the hardest time finding reliable information on Zoladex also called Goserelin...I will have to have these injections for 5 years along with Femara, because my body won't metabolize Tamox.... has anyone else had these injections?????????????????????? I know I'm strange... (I guess only 6-7% of people can't…
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Shout out from Cat
I have fallen so behind on these boards since I went to Cambria in early June, kept thinking I would eventually catch up, then I would miss a couple of days and get even further behind. Have been going to docs and others to make sure I am all ready for my reconstruction surgery. Now that I am back from Vegas (left Friday…
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calling Woodsygal
We need you to check in as per your last post you were on your way to the Er please check in tjhay
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**** WE NEED A MOOPY UPDATE ****
Hey Moopster! We haven't heard how you are doing in awhile, and, inquiring minds want to know. ( well I do anyway lol ) So, how are you doing? How are the treatments going? How is your skin holding up? Are you getting rest? Feeling ok? Ok, I know, a lot of questions, but, it is only because I love you and am concerned!…
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Dirty Secret
(Big Sigh...Deep Breath...) Okay, Friends, this is difficult but, here goes... I have set my quit smoking date. Yes, quit smoking. Yes. I have Breast Cancer. I am on chemo. And I smoke. I understand to non-smokers how ridiculous this statement sounds. But it's true. I am who I am. It is what it is. I have done it a long…
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OK I'm here I'm fine...........
I move out next tuesday/weds/ thurs...........I'll keep in touch...........He is very upset..........he says...........Not my problem! Hugs All Jxxxxxxxxxx
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support
I need an advice. I am a breast cancer survivor. I have been deserted by my husband who is an MD just after I finished all my cancer treatments. He hasn't provided me even with health insurance. Now he is asking me for a divorce based on the grounds that I abandoned him, which is a lie. Can this organization help me with…
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First TAC treatment today
It was my first TAC treatment today.....so far, pretty good. I'm keeping my fingers crossed and tootsies too that it stays this way. Everyone was so nice and helpful at the treatment center. I'm starting back to work next week, so I'm hoping to get through the next 5 treatments fairly easy...at least I'm hoping for that!!…
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Get the kleenex
I got this email this morning and just had to share .... "Lucky" Anyone who has pets will really like this. You'll like it even if you don't and you may even decide you need one! Mary and her husband Jim had a dog named 'Lucky.' Lucky was a real character. Whenever Mary and Jim had company come for a weekend visit they…
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Finally got pathology results
Hi all, After returning to the doctor for the second time to get the results they were finally there. Two out of three of my biopsies showed cancer. One is lobular carcinoma in situ involving the margin and the other one is invasive carcinoma with ductal and lobular features. So I have two different kinds of cancer in one…
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Claudia, I am thinking of you----how are you doing?
Hi Claudia, I have been thinking of you and hoping you are holding up ok these past couple of days. I know how terrifying the waiting can be, but you are a strong person and I know you can make it through no matter what happens. In my heart I feel that you will be ok and your symptoms will turn out to be benign. I know…
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Price of Arimidex
I was diagnosed with breast cancer the end of March of this year. Since then I had a lumpectomy and they found 3 tumors, 2 different cancers so I had to have a mastectomy. I just finished my radiation treatment yesterday, do not have to have chemo, but the doctor gave me a prescription for Arimidex which I will have to…
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Info for new memebers.. Disability January 1, 2009
Just as an FYI, January 1, 2009 congress passed a new section on the disabilities act. Cancer has been classified as a disability (including breast cancer) and therefore your employer must make reasonable accomodations for you. I am pasting a the following link... It has a lot of information on this topic. Even if your…
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Day 9 of Pammy's Rads
TGIF!! I actually had a few minutes to sit down today and low & behold there was another woman in the waiting room. She was buried behind a newspaper and all I could see was her hat sticking out over the top. I sat there admiring her hat. It was rather stylish and wide brimmed and I would have like to had one like it for…
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Should I be angry or hurt??? Not quite sure....
Okay... I trying to figure this out... part of me is really pi**ed off... and the other part is hurt.. I should have known, it really has been this way for years.... So, I live near my mom and one of my sisters... the rest of my family lives in Washington...(the ones in WA I am very close to).... So, I am getting my…
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Living Proof Movie
I saw where someone posted wanting to see that movie. I haven't seen it, but, that guy on here, Bill, posted and said if you would PM him, he would send you a free copy. Apparently, he had downloaded it and then made copies. Hope this helps you out Jackie.
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"Living Proof" DVD available
Morning ya'll, I was able to download the movie and convert it to DVD format for television. I have a limited number available for FREE.If interested,contact me via the email feature on this site and I will mail you a DVD for FREE. After you watch it-pass it on to someone else who is HER2 + . Bill S.
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Thanks to all/ cycle 3 of a/c today
Hi Thanks to all regarding the neuropathy in my toes. I find its better if I keep my feet warms so I have slippers on and its better. Maybe its circulation... not sure... Anyway< I did tell the nurse practioner today. She says it can happen with these meds and she thinks Im hypersensitive to meds. I had my 3rd round of a/c…
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one week since chemo found out my counts are really low.
Hey Guys! I am kinda bummed. Just got back from dr. My counts are really low. They put me on an antibiotic and told me to stay away from people. I wanted to go to my daughters softball tournament this weekend. She only has a couple more and I was really looking forward to something fun this weekend. I am so tired of all of…
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Thank you so much for all the help (from new member) - Full of anxiety.....
Thank you for all the responses. I did not expect so much information in a short amount of time. You are all so amazing and inspirational. As each one of you know, this is soooooooo very difficult. Thanks for being there for me.