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11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month
The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month is when the Armistice was signed ending WWI. Today, in the States, we celebrate it by remembering ALL Military Veterans on this day. Please take a moment to pause and reflect - not just on this day but all days. I want to send out my send my thoughts, thanks and prayers to…
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Hershey Pinks at the Chocolate Spa
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Hair loss after 4 1/2 yrs on Tamoxifen
I have been on tamoxifen for 4 1/2 years and I'm just now, in the last month, experiencing a lot of hair loss. It's coming out evenly not in patches. I'm losing enough that I'm having to clean out my hairbrush every few days. I am 47 years old and started having menopause symptoms right after starting chemo. I had my…
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Too save nipple, or not save the nipple?
Again, I will post this question for women that have had complete masectomies. Did you have your nipples completely removed? I have the option. The surgeon says that if i have the nipple saved then i will be put on a registry. I guess they are still doing a study if the cancer will come back or not, and also any…
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Natural Reconstruction jitters
so my first post. I'm under 40 with two very young children and was diagnosed w invasive breast cancer, hormone +. I can't believe I'm saying this, but I've already gone through: chemo (8 weeks AC, 12 taxol), double mastectomy w lymph node removal, and 25 days radiation. still can't believe that. so I have always planned…
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November 9th - happy birthday wishes to Katz77
Happy Birthday greetings to you Katz77.. Enjoy your very special day ! Vicki Sam
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Back and ovary pain
I'm trying not to freak out but my back pain has been constant since July. Has bone scan in august it was okay. had a ct scan of lower back and it supposedly shows slightly herniated disc. But I don't completely buy that. Then was referred to rheumatologist due to all my myalgias and back pain. Really no answers on the…
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lotion after double mastectomy
HI sisters in pink, I had double mastectomy surgery 10-26. Not doing reconstruction. Incisions are closed and still wearing compression bra until Tuesday. Able to shower now instead of sponge bath and drains have been removed. Do you think there is any harm in applying lubriderm lotion to the chest and incisions?
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ESTROGEN INHIBITORS
Wondering if anyone is taking an estrogen inhibitor such as Anostrozole or Aromasin? I have been on it for over a year for a bout with breast cancer, and my CA125 seems to be doing the jumping-jacks. It has gone from 13 to 16 back down to 15 up to 28 then 35 now back to 31. My CT for OVCA follow-up is clear, but given how…
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My CSN space
I was wondering what you all do when you get older and "grow out" of the age range on your CSN space? I will be over my range in a couple of months. Should I change it or leave it like it was when I got diagnosed? It's a wonderful feeling getting older and being able to do this, don't you think?? Love to all, Anna
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Pain, pain, go away, come back another day...
Okay. So I've joined this site: I have pain and for some weird reason, I thought others might understand what that mean. I'm a 46-year-old female, technical writer from Florida...I had chemo, a bi-lateral mastectomy and radiation. I have terrible pain in my hands, hips, legs; all pain extends everywhere but now my fingers…
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6 year anniversary
Hey Guys! I havent been on here in a long time. Just needed to tell someone that it has been 6 years today when I had my last chemo treatment. FINALLY the oncologist said I can start coming in every year now instead of every six months. I'm still on Arimedix and have a lot of side effects but I'm still here. Hope everyone…
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Happy Birthday to Lucy 07 -- November 6th
Happy birthday Lucy 07 - hoping all your dreams come true ! enjoy all that is in store for you today. Vicki Sam
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double mastectomy Oct 26
Just posting an update. I saw the surgeon yesterday. Surgery has been slated for October 26th for double mast. I'm triple positive. Initial mri had mass size at 3.2 x 3.1 cm. With three rounds of taxotere, herceptin, and perjeta chemo, it's down to 7mm x 1.7 cm. I'm very scared of the surgery and what the sentinel node…
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Last chemo treatment
Hello, friends Tomorrow I will be having my 6 th and final chemo treatment . While I should be elated at this event, I am finding that I am more nervous than when I began in July. I have a tumor that had tethered itself to the pectoral wall. So far it seems that it has shrunk, but is still attached. I am worried about the…
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Radiation and itching
New to this board and I see the helpful advice you have given to others so I thought I would ask a question. I finished chemotherapy and radiation treatment for my breast cancer. My last session of radiation was in August. My problem is that I still have terrible issues with itching on the breast that was treated. I was…
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Happy Birthday shout out to LadyG
Georgia - wishing you a wonderfull Birthday filled with love, and health!! Vicki Sam
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Happy birthday greeting to Kimlataoka
Happy Birthday to YOU! November 4th ... Hoping you enjoy your very special day Vicki Sam
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I need the Pink Bus for a lady I met today at the Cancer Support Center
Please bring out the bus for Ms Whitfield. I met her today at the Cancer Support Center. This is her first time having Chemo. As we know Chemo can be yucky. I will make some cupcakes for her journey. Thank you for your support. Ballerina06
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Pink Bus
I have noticed-no requests for the PINK Bus lately-that seems like it is a good thing! Denise
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Avastin chemo Drug -- Has anyone here taken it?
Hi everyone! So my friend is now facing brain mets. She received full brain radiation and it did not work as well as they wished it did. They are now offering the chemo drug called Avastin, which is usually used for brain cancer but they have seen good results with it for breast cancer brain mets. Has anyone here taken…
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BIRAD D4?
Hi, Can someone please help me understand BIRAD D4?
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My family has abandoned me
I have read so many stories of how families rally around their family member with cancer. My situation couldn't be more different. I feel that my family has abandoned me. I am single and I have a mom and three older brothers. All are local except for one brother. When I was first diagnosed I told my brothers. The two who…
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WBC: How low is too low?
I know what the normal range is, but how low does your WBC need to be before they defer your treatment? I'm supposed to get my last chemo this coming Wednesday, but my WBC has dropped each time. Last time it was barely within the normal range. I do get neulasta every time. I'm worried this time it will be too low. I want…
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Christmas ornament
Hi everyone.Havent been on for awhile.I am a six year surviver.Dont know to many on the boards anymore.Are we having a ornament exchange this year?I always look forward to it.Thank everyone.
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Sad news
This past Thursday, October 22, we lost another friend, our dear sister, Miss Renee. She fought long and hard! a seven year battle. Her husband, Kevin, son Bob and friend Linda were with her. With classical music playing, candles burning and pictures playing of their trip to Paris, she left us.
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Hormone Therapy - 10 years?
I really thought I'd made up my mind that I would quit at 5 years in spite of the "latest research". I visited the oncologist today and said, I'll be at 5 years in February, I have enough pills on this prescription to last me through December, how about if I quit end of December? I was given the speech for 10 years and…
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Belated Birthday shout out to Teresa 41 - October 23rd *
Birthday greetings to you, Teresa 41 .. a day late, sorry. Hoping all your dreams come true - Enjoy, celebrate life. Vicki Sam
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Clinical Trials - Fasting Mimicking diet for Cancer Patients
There is promising work in early stages of clinical trials which uses various forms of short term fasting (or fasting mimicking diet) to strengthen the bodies normal cellular response while tamping down the cellular signals which can speed cancer growth. One researcher working in this area is Valter Longo. Here is a link…
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The American Cancer Society Changes Guidelines
https://www.yahoo.com/health/in-shift-cancer-experts-suggest-fewer-mammograms-152825571.html I totally disagree with the ACS recommending women start getting mammograms at age 45 instead of age 40. There are how many women on this site and breastcancer.org that got cancer diagnosed between 40-45 years of age???? Also, 55…