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We still know how to have fun!!
I just wanted to say,I think it's great that we can show that cancer never took away our sense of humors and we can still crack up and have a good time! This discussion board is definately not "gloom and doom". And I know "newbies" on here see that and probably get hope because of it! I know I've definately felt all…
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In need of a circle of prayer please
I have a friend who is very sick. His Name is Carter Kettner and he is 5 years old. Carter spent a lot of time at St Jude Childrens Hospital. Carter has a massive inoperable malignant brain tumor. Carter calls the tumor a bad cookie in his head. All this began in Feb of 09. We were just told yesterday, that the treatment…
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Breast Cancer Protection Act
The Bipartisan Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act Needs Your Support! Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-Connecticut) and Joe Barton (R-Texas) and Senators Mary Landrieu (D-Louisiana) and Olympia Snowe (R-Maine) recently re-introduced the bipartisan Breast Cancer Patient Protect act to congress... Hi all, Please take a…
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New Here - Excisional Biopsy Friday
Hi- I am new to this board. I was dx at age 35 in 4/02 with Stage III and went through 12 weeks Herceptin/Navelbine, followed by mastectomy, then 4 AC, 3 Taxol, 34 Radiation treatments, 40 weeks of Herceptin taking Aromasin (I was on Tamoxifen for a few years). I was also dx with osteoporosis last week even though I have…
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what kind of support
after surgery what kind of bra do I wear? sports bra or good support bra? Thanks
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Numb Toes
Has anyone had numb toes from chemo?
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Prescription for Quality
I'm new to this forum, have only posted a couple times. Recently I was told my cancer was on the move, (breast originally diagnosed in 1995, reoccurred last year, mets to the bone) ,I had radiation, then chemo with Taxol and Herceptin. 3 Months into the chemo, they repeated the PET which showed the cancer on the run, yeah,…
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Tired of it all so soon!!
Hi everyone. Well, here I am sitting here just thinking (probably my first mistake!) and I realized how tired I am already of going through this. But I realize it's only been 6-7 weeks and I haven't even started treatments yet. Well, surgery is out of the way and so are alot of steps and procedures. I think I've just…
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My 16 year old Annie's coming home
Tonight's the night; Annie's plane is due to arrive at 11:24 pm. She has been studying in Germany since August 3. Please pray for travel mercies for her. You finger crossers, squeeze tight. Annie's mom, Lynn
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Update on little Shark Fin
First let me give each and everyone of you my heartfelt thanks for all the prayers and positive thoughts. She was able to come home late yesterday and will see the doctor tomorrow to have her blood counts rechecked. If it rises it will be back to the hospital for her, however it remains the same or lowers she will just…
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Just a short "Kenny" the dog story......
I had to take Kenny to the vet's this morning for some routine bloodwork. No problem. However, since the minute I was dx'd until now, he has not wanted to leave my side. He has slept by my bed, laid by my chair and just been glued to me. Tell me dogs don't know when something's up! Before my dx, he was a "normal" dog...not…
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Posted a new Pic
Hello everyone, I posted a new picture of Ava Lynn and her youngest brother Landon in the expressions section of CSN. You can see in the photo how good her coloring is, she is getting better fast! Hugs to all, RE
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Treatment? Done! The Wait Begins
Hi All Well yesterday was a big day for me, I had my last radiation treatment. I take tamoxifen twice a day as prescribed and my hair is growing like crazy. Now it is a matter of waiting for my next scan on July 30th. There primary worry is a spot on my lung which is something they have been watching from the start of my…
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need to hear from survivors
i would like to here from someone who has survived invasive lobular carcinoma with two positive lymph nodes.
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How does your hair grow?
I loved all the beautiful pics you all sent for my post on "How does your garden grow" I know we would have to post pics on the expession page now. bummer! but I am interested now in how your hair grew/is growing back. Mine is sticking straight up like a porkepine..and is clear like a fishing line (stold that from 12/25)…
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Farrah Fawcett affecting me
First of all, to all who wrote about my depression, thank you. I woke up today feeling better for the first time, so I hope it lasts. This Sunday I will be going to my first meditation class. But that's not why I'm writing: did anyone else feel affected by the death of Farrah Fawcett? Her death hit me hard, because it…
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Taking a vacation from AIs?
I've been taking Arimidex (and Femara before that) with lower back aches and leg stiffness. Side effects are relieved by over-the-counter drugs, especially Aleve, if taken on a daily basis. My Oncologist said I could take a "vacation" from taking Arimidex - 2 days off Rx each month. He said there is a residual effect from…
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time frame for radiation after lumpectomy
How soon after surgery can the 6/7 week radiation schedule begin?
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parp inhibtors
has anyone heard of the new parp inhibitors and breast cancer treatment?
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CONFUSED re: reconstruction after mastectomy - tissue expander vs DIEP or TRAM
Need to have a mastectomy after reoccurance -I just met with plastic surgeon and am leaning toward DIEP - he said that I am a candidate for this, but due to my "just enough" tummy tissue there is a chance that he will have to take a tiny portion of stomach muscle... anyone out there have any experiences to share? I have to…
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Lymphnodes
Diagnosed 3 years ago chemo/herceptin to treat - every menstrual cycle get swollen lymph node under right arm (b/c side) have had 2 biopsied and all was ok, but now I have a painful swelling and small jabs of pain - any one else every experience this????
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Pain after reconstruction 3 years later
I had reconstruction of both breast 3 years ago June 30. I am still having a lot of pain around my breast and around my back. I have been to several Drs here and no one has had a patient with the same symptoms.They have no answers so I have to take pills to help with the pain.I don't want to take pills forever. Has anyone…
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lumpectomy and drainage tubes
Does everyone who has a lumpectomy also get drainage tubes? I am tentatively scheduled for july 10 Fri and wanted to know if I will be well enough to go to a house settlement on Mon 2 1/2 hours away. I have been reading where people have and have not had them. What is the decision that makes having them or not? I have been…
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Multivitamins
I was wondering what type of Multivitamins you ladies(and gentlemen) take that don't have any soy in them. I have been taking Womens 1 A Day for quite a while and just noticed they have soy in them. I was estogen +.Thank you. HUGS!! Cathy
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new diagnosis
i have just been diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma. I have had bilateral mastectomies with lymph node removal showing two positive nodes. i am awaiting bone scan / ct scan to rule out mets. i am a single mom to an adopted seven year old who has already lost two parents. I can't sleep and i am very scared and don't…
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Pity Party
Today is my pity party day. Its the kind of day where I cry every hour or so. My sister who passed away had three children. (I never had children). 2 live in Virginia about 3 hours from me, and one in Philadelphia, about 2 hours away. All I've gotten from them are a few notes on Facebook saying, hope you feel better, glad…
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Can any one tell me the benefits of having an MRI before surgury?
I called my surgeon this afternoon to see if she had heard anything from my insurance company and also to ask a couple of questions. She had originaly told me last Wednesday, that she would request an MRI from my insurance, and that I would have it before my surgury, now she's telling me that it might not come through in…
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another blonde joke for today--sorry all blondes out there
A blonde pushes her BMW into a gas station. She tells the mechanic it died. After he works on it for a few minutes, it is idling smoothly. She says, 'What's the story?' He replies, 'Just crap in the carburetor' She asks, 'How often do I have to do that?'
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I was diagnosed with breast cancer
I was just diagnosed with breast cancer just yesterday. I got a call from my doctor about he result of my biopsy. The biopsy confirms the result of the mammogram.Now, I don't have the choice but to accept it, though it is so hard to accept it. When I started talking about my breast cancer to my friens, I always broke into…
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A Good Thing
A good thing,As Martha would say, My nephew is coming home. He is in the service and stationed in Germany. We have not seen him for a long time. He was up for deployment 3 times already and it was canceled each time ( Thank God ). Anyway at the end of July he is coming home for about 2 weeks. 2nd good thing - My daughter…