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HER2/neu positive, estrogen/progesterone negative
Hi Everyone--thanks to all for sharing so much. I was diagnosed with IDC (Invasive ductal carcinoma) on June 17. I'm Her2/neu (+), Estrogen/Progesterone (-). My KI-67 marker is high, indicating that I've got an agressive baddie. I want to fight this with any tool I can, including nutrition power, herbal medicine, exercize…
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Dear Cruf.......
Are you Cathy Ruf from New York on facebook?? CR
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artwork....
Debi, wow, what really cool art work. And you sell this too!! I think the Alphabet poster was my favorite. And while I was browsing your expressions page I saw the healing tree...it looks really cool. What does each ribbon represent? And how long have you had that going? Would any one else like to tell us what crafts or…
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Rad burns
Hello all. just checking in so you know i haven't went AWOL. I have 2 more radiation treatments.. then the boosters and the burning is very bad. I have open sores on my underarm and they are starting to drip. I didn't think they would finish but they are not as alarmed as I am. I never dreamed it would get so bad. The pain…
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update
Hello everyone, I recently had my second surgery in two weeks. My surgeon had to go in and remove more lymph nodes because the first final pathology revealed that there were cancer cells in one of the lymph nodes. I got my results back today and the lymph nodes removed Monday were clean. Praise the Lord. Again, thank you…
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new here- just got ultrasound done
Hello all, I just got back from having an ultrasound done on my left breast. I went last week for a mamo and got a call 2 days later saying that there was a dense area that had some sort of mass and that I needed to get an ultrasound done the next day. Well today was that day and I tell you I am freaked out and scared out…
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my breast cancer
hi everyone, this is my first time to write about my breast cancer on this site. i just had mastectomy on 6/16, and i am waiting to see my scar is completely healing. i had "senoma" (sorry if the spelling is wrong), so i had my second time to get it out at the hospital. now i have been thinking how much my body can take…
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Arm Numbness and Pain After Axilliary Dissection
I had my surgery on June 18th. I have numbness under my arm from the elbow to the arm pit. I also have pain if I touch that area. My surgeon said some of the numbness may go away, but it will probably always be there somemwhat. Has anyone else experienced this? If it did improve, how long did it take until you noticed…
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How do you Ladies do it?
I just have one question,"How do you woman do it?" You are diagnoised with Breast Cancer, have a mascetomy, have reconstruction surgery,chemo,radiation,doctors appointments,jobs, medications and you still come home and do the cooking,the cleaning, the washing of cloths and taking care of your husbands and family? Some of…
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EARLY roll call: Holiday weekend plans!!
I guess I'm excited about having a long weekend. I've used up most of my sick and vacation leave on my treatments, so this is a long-awaited weekend for me. I will be working from home tomorrow, which means that I probably won't be on the boards. Friday I am off! To kick off the weekend, I'll probably go to the gym after…
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Feeling Anxious
Feeling really anxious about my second chemo treatment. I do not know why. If you read this please pray for a peace this morning. My treatment is at 8:20am this morning. Thanks to all!
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Radiation Question
Is radiation administered 5 or 7 days a week. I see my radiation oncologist on July 13th but wanted to know before I plan a weekend trip for the end of the month.
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Drains - Out Soon
I will be so happy when this rotton, miserable, louzy drain comes out Monday. I can't wait!!!
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working while receiving chemo
Three weeks ago I had a lumpectomy and now I am getting ready to start chemotherapy (AC+T). My concern is should I or will I be able to work while getting treatments. I am an ICU nurse so I am concerned about infection and fatigue. I love my job but I also don't want to be exposed to infection or having to be unreliable,…
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So, how is Moopy doing now with Rads?
How are you doing now Moopster? Love that name lol Are you getting more rest? Taking naps? ( love my naps lol ) And, thanks for filling us in on your rad treatment. It is interesting. Like I said, I had heard of it before, but, I didn't know much about it. Hugs to you Moopy, Jeanne
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3 YEARS ago today, my LAST cancer treatment!!!!!
After my stage III rectal cancer diagnosis in December of 2004, and the chemo, rads, and surgery (times 2) for that, and my stage II breast cancer diagnosis in July of 2005 with the surgery (lumpectomy), chemo, and rads...my LAST rad treatment was July 3, 2006!!!! The only remnant is the Tamoxifen, and my lactose…
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Taxotere
Hello all, I have a question, my next step is to take taxotere looking for response from people who have taken this and if they took it weekly or every three weeks. I have to decide which way to go. I did ok with the adrimyicin and cytoxin. Do you have hair loss with this as mine is just starting…
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Daft Sods and Pets of! Roll call for the new members......
Hi Members.........Please can you sign in from time to time to allow new mwmbers to see what this is about?............ SUSAN-------CRACK THAT WHIP>>>>>>>>>SHNELL< SHNELL! New members are asking what the Daft Sods Club is...........You may not being negligent in your duties....... Esteemed secretary........Please answer…
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Picture
I uploaded my picture but I cheated a little. I used an old picture (from 1966) when life was a lot simpler - although I didn't always think so then. I'm with my sister, Marcia. She is the young, cute one!
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very emotional
Hi Everyone, New to this sight. I'm 47 and had a bilateral masectomy 4 weeks ago. I will be having 4 treatments of AC and 4 treatments of Taxol. Ihad one treatment 2 weeks ago and will be having second treatment tomorrow. So far I have recoverd great form surgery and my first treatment went ok except for being tired. I…
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to choose or not to choose a bilateral...
So far my plan was to have a mastectomy on my recently diagnosed reoccurance of cancer and reconstruction (still on the fence about which type). Talked to my gyn today and she is concerned due to multi focal cells about the other breast. BRAC is negative and I have an MRI scheduled for Fri...but in the meantime, any…
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Meet the "Grand"Pup
Well... Kenny.. (my oldest son) has surprised me and ended up coming down to the lake... he wanted me to meet my new "grand" pup... his name... are you ready for what my son named him? "McLovin" ... only my son would come up with a name like that.. so can anyone tell what kind of mix he is... we are really wondering.. we…
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Newly diagnosed
Hi all, Last Friday 6-12-09 it was confirmed that I have Invasive Ductal Carcinoma,Nottingham histologic grade 3( nuclear grade3),involving three of three tissues cures with a max linear dimenision of 0.9 cm. and High grade ductal carcinoma in situ and lymphovascular invasion is Identified... Also estrogen receptor :…
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Christmas Girl-where are you?!!
Susan, What happened to you,I miss you! We miss you! If you are on vacation,that's one thing-but if you're staying away that's a whole nother thing! Come back to us!!!
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Unique Creative Trees
Hello Ladies and Gents, Colin and I went to an amusement park for the 4th of July to view some very unique trees which were the creation of a very talented man. If you get a chance go to the expressions gallery and take a look. Hope you all have a marvelous 4th of July. RE
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can't let go of breast cancer
I picked up two books on breast cancer at the library yesterday. Not significant who they are written by, or what they are about, but just the topic. It occurred to me that I'm just not ready to let go of this yet. I'm basically healed and (ha, ha) back to normal. Surgery last March, no chemo or rads needed, startd 5 years…
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I can't believe this!!!!!!!!!! Woohooooooooooo
Today at work a lady came in, yes regular customer and as I was helping her take her stuff out to the car she asked me...ME! What hairdresser I used for my perm and cut! I Was so delighted I could have HUGGED HER! I got out to the car park and told her........"You have just made my day....." and told her why. She was…
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Does anyone know was a BONEARY is?
Jake and I were driving along and we past something and he asked me "Is that a boneary?" I told me, "No it is a cemetery." He said, "Well they call it a cemetery or a bone yard so I just took part of each word I guess" I had to giggle. I have no idea where he learns somethings. Margo
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Advice on what has helped everyone get through chemo?
I am a newly diagnosed breast cancer survivor of 3 weeks and new to this site. I had one of 34 tested lymph nodes that had cancer cells. So I will be having the port placement and chemo starting in about 6 weeks. I would appreciate any feedback on what helped with side effects? Were people able to work through chemo? Thank…
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Good Luck With Rads Moopy!
Just wishing you good luck with your first rads tomorrow Moopy! If you got thru chemo, rads will be so much easier for you. We are all here for you! Got questions, just ask! Hugs to you Moopy!