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First Radiotherapy appointment today
Hi everyone. First radiotherapy appointment today and ashamed to admit that I feel really nervous. Up until this morning, I was anxious to start radiation so that I could have it over and done with as soon as possible but now that it has arrived, I am beside myself with nerves!
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Jan-2008 when I GOT THE call...contact a surgeon
I have to go in to the dr office to get results from Blood tests-but i was told over the phone Jan 2008 "it's not bad, but it's not good" call a surgeon-you have DCIS. I was clueless, until I searched on line and the first word to come up was "CANCER". fast forward-Lumpectcomy 2008- radiation-tamoxifin-hysterectomy , then…
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Today is deeb111's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Best wishes for a lovely day and a healthy year ahead filled with everyone and everything you love most! much love, Jenny
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Right, but what should I do on the left?
I have two tumors in my right breast. i will have a Masectomy on that side. I'm eager to hear what you think I should do on the left side. I do have a liaison on the left, but it's not malignant. i have genitics counceling tomorrow. What would you do? Or what did you do, and how do you feel about that decision now?
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Need some encouragement
I was diagnosed with TNBC in October. Just completed 4 rounds of AC and had 2nd round of Taxol yesterday. It looks like the possibility of achieveing a PCR prior to surgery is out of reach - tumor has only shrunk from 3.8 to around 3.0. Also, my case is a little unusual in that I'm TN, but my PR receptors are weakly…
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Tamoxifen vs. arimidex
I'm just wondering today . . . . I switched FROM Armidex TO Tamoxifen a year ago in an attempt to see if the Arimidex had anything to do with my lack of hair. It didn't. At the time of the switch, my oncologist said Tamoxifen was good for my bones because like the uterus (which I don't have) Tamoxifen acts like estrogen on…
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Herceptin and heart tissue????
I am still getting herceptin treatments. I have been getting my echos every three months. This time my doctor called and said she noticed a slight change in the results, and has now referred me to an cardiologist.. Should i be concerned? And has anyone experienced the same thing?
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Miss Carol - Thank You so much for my wonderful Christmas gifts!
i received my most beautiful Christmas ornament- and See's candy gift card.. I am overwhelmed by your generosity
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Started Tamoxifen
Just wondering how soon before Tamoxifen starts working. Began taking it on 27th December.
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INFILATRATING DUCTABLE CANCER
My mother is been detected with INFILATRATING DUCTABLE CANCER grade 2. i'm not clear about which stage it falls under and which surgery is preferable for this kind of cancer. she has a lump of 3cms which was initially detected after second look and mamography one more lump of 9mm is been seen near the earlier lump. she…
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Time for Hospice.....UPDATE JAN 3, 2016
To me for the update. This has been much harder than I anticipated. I knew it would not be easier s y, however, after 5 years, f ok nappy hitting stable for the first time at a b poo it 4 years 10 months, then to only be there for 2 months b4 the Aromas o n stopped working! But, realistically, I feel I was stable for the…
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Southern Wisconsin & Northern IL women
Hi, My name is Pam. I'm looking to start a support group of breast cancer survivors, in treatment or anything in between women in the Kenosha area. I'd like to meet up about once a month for support & friendship. The group can be structured any way since it isn't formed yet. Everyone can have a say so we can all get what…
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excessive bone growth in top palate of mouth
Anyone else got this going on??? It is getting hard to swallow, just started 2 weeks ago, it felt like I had something stuck to the top of the back of my tongue,, Then I slowly sussed out it is actually bony growth on the roof of my mouth, right at the back.... I have made an appointment with my dentist (before rushing to…
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BREAST CANCER AND MEDIASTINAL LYMPH NODE
My mother has got breast cancer and the size of the tumor is 1.8 cm but one major problem is that there is one lymph node near the breast bone . Are there any risks will she get recovered completely? please help. And the doctors say that by surgery we cannot remove the lymph node as tis location is mediastinal so in what…
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O.T. most stay in for NYE?
It seems like most people now a days , stay home on NYE! We stayed home-but at 12:15 my husband got called to work. HAPPY New Years to everyone. Denise
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DCIS and recurrence
I was just wondering how many of you have been dx with DCIS and had a lumpectomy, rads, Arimidex and then later had a recurrence? My dr said that having a lumpectomy,rads and Arimidex treatment was just as effective as having a mastectomy and that the chance of recurrence was as much as someone being dx that has never had…
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First Chemotherapy tomorrow
Hello everyone, I haven't checked in for a little bit. I've had so many appointments that it seems like I haven't had much time to just sit down. Tomorrow is my very first chemo treatment and I have no idea what to expect. If anyone has any advice or can let me know what to expect I would appreciate it so much. I hope you…
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White blood cell count
Does anyone have any idea how long it takes for your white blood cell count to not be below range like during chemo. My last chemo was September 1st I haven't been sick at all. The doctors have me on all these vitamins and still my white blood cell outs are below where I they should be. Any suggestions ? Kelly
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How are you doing, Camul?
I was going to PM you, but there are so many of us who want to stay in touch with you that I thought this would be better. I read your posts, but you have not posted about your current status (or if you have I missed it). Please let all of us know how you're doing and what course of action you've started. Lots of hugs and…
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Best Wishes to all my lovely Pink Sisters ....
...for a Happy, HEALTHY New Year! love to all of you, Jenny
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Happy New Year!
Just wanted to wish you all a very Happy New Year! Am hoping for better Health and us all Kill this Cancer!!!
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New: Educated, but lost in reconstruction options (for 50+ year-old survivors)
I am a confused newbie who has recently been diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma - Clinical Stage 1; ER/PR Positive - in both breasts. When I was first diagnosed (original diagnosis was only cancer in one breast), there was talk about shrinking the tumor using hormone therapy meds prior to surgery. During the testing…
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10 years on colorectal board and just diagnosed with breast
Hi my name is Maggie and I am a stage 4 colorectal patient with 2 liver resections and many years of chemo .....yesterday I was diagnosed with breast cancer and I hardly know where to begin. So I thought I'd drop in here and say hello. I am 69 years old, had the mammo had the ultr sound and had the needle biopsy.......so…
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Having drains out, what is it like?
HI, Tomorrow i will have, more than likely both drains pulled out. It has been 10 days and i have hardly any fluid coming out, and it is mostly clear fluid anyway.. Tell me does it hurt? It is kinda of freaking me out.
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Next week will be 8 yrs
8 years next week since I was told over the phone "THis is not good, but not bad.. you have DCIS" no mention of cancer! I went to the computer and put in DCIS and cancer popped up. TOTALLY unexpected! from there-I had biopsies etc., then surgery (lumpectomy) followed by radaion and Tamoxifen (5 yrs) About 4 yrs into the…
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Dx with IDC stage 1. Lumpectomy and sentinel lymph node surgery
Hello all. Just reading through the various posts and find it very comforting to read all the positive comments on here. After having a routine mammo, I was dx with stage 1 IDC early October and am due to have a lumpectomy/sentinel lymph node surgery on Thursday this week. While I feel extremely lucky that it has been…
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Aromatase Inhibitors and joints
Hi All. I'm at that phase in treatment where I'm making the decision whether or not to take endocrine (hormone) therapy. If I do, it will be an aromatase inhibitor (AI). I had uterine polyps last time (6 years ago) with Tamoxifen. Here's my question: I know the most common side effects reported from AI use is "joint pain"…
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I love the ornament exchange
I love the ornament exchange! A box arrived today from jennytwist. Thank you Jenny for the beautiful "Li Bien" ornament And the candy. I love everything. Hope you have a very merry Christmas. Will be putting t on my tree tomorrow. Thanks again, this is a wonderful group !
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Chemo fever and chills
I completed my third weekly Navelbine infusion for bone mets and 5 days later started getting a low grade fever. 7 days after the infusion my fever spiked at 102 with serious chills, mild cough, shortness of breath and wheezing. My folks took me to the ER and after 6 hours I was admitted for overnight observation. I…
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Merry Christmas...
Wishing Everyone A Merry Christmas and A Healthy New Year...