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on the journey but no sense of direction
So I was diagnosed on 2/17 stage 4, two lumps in my right breast, lymph node involvement and several plaques on the lining of my right lung that caused a plueral effusion to fill the space between the linings of the lung with fluid. I had two 'taps' each about 2 liters, about a week apart and then started on the four…
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Chemo patients, take heart
Just wanted to give an encouraging word to those of you who are currently doing chemo and wonder if you will ever feel good again. Well, you will! My last chemo treatment was Feb 10th and my last radiation was last Friday. This morning, I tore into my bathroom and cleaned it from top to bottom--vanity drawers and all. All…
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Is there a way to delete a post?
I'm kinda new here, and admit I'm still learning how to navigate the site. A few minutes ago, and for the 2nd time, one of my posts appears 3 times! Sorry to all for this inconvenience. Am embarrassed! I don't think it's me - it's either my computer doing goofy things, or it's my sometimes goofy ISP. I've tried to find a…
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? Neulasta shot with Herceptin
Does anyone know if you still have to have the Neulasta shot when you are receiving Herceptin alone? I still have 3+months of chemo and will be getting the Neulasta shot for that but didn't know since Herceptin isn't a chemo drug if you still have to have the Neulasta shot. Thank you for any information. Hugs, Margo
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HELP ME
HELLO MY NAME IS ALLEY AND I HAVE A GIRLFRIED SHE IS 34 AS OF 4/13/09 IM HERE BECOUSE I LOST MY MOM TO BRAIN CANCER ON 9/2/08 IM STILL DEALING WITH THE PAIN OF HER LOSS. IVE BEEN WITH MY GIRLFRIEND FOR 11 MONTHS NOW I LOVE HER VERY MUCH AND CARE ALOT ABOUT HER.SHE TOLD ME THAT THE DOCTOR SAID THAT SHE HAS A LUMP INSIDE OF…
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new member additonal info
It would probably be helpful to tell you all that I have been Dx w/ DCIS ... one positive site and one questionable one. K
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Tamoxifen..How did everyone do on it??
I am to take tamoxifen for 5 years after I finish my radiation treatments. Anyone that has been or are on it now....what are the good and or the bad of it? Thanks!
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Party time!!!!!!
I just had my last radiation treatment and I *know* that there are several ladies here that are having their last chemo today. I think it's time to party and do the happy nekid dance! Maureen
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Chemo induced cataracts
I saw my Ophthalmologist yesterday because my vision changed during chemo. The good news is my vision is back to normal after treatment. The bad news is he found micro-cataracts that he felt were a result of chemo. It appears that light sensitivity and blurred vision are symptoms, but I'm not having any problems. Only time…
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Meeting a sister in pink
Babebussie posted her phone number the other day and I knew from the area code that she had to be somewhat close to me, so I called her. We live 3.5 miles apart. So today I went to her house and we got to know each other. You just never know what is going to happen. Maureen
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Long term effects of AI
I was switched from Arimidex to Aromasin because the Arimidex left me with severe joint pain and inflammed tendons resulting in trigger finger. Does anyone know if the ses of AI's ever go away once the drugs are discontinued? I'm going to write to Astra Zenaca and see what they have to say, but I thought maybe some of you…
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Post chemo trip booked!!!
Just wanted to share with you all that Simon and I booked our post-chemo trip today. We're headed to the secluded west coast of Puerto Rico to this resort: http://www.horneddorset.com/home.html We're staying in the Primavera Cliffside Suite, which is described thus: One Bedroom Townhouse On Two Floors With Living Room -Two…
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Vitamins during Radiation Treatments?
From what I have read, it seems you are NOT suppose to take vitamins during radiation treatments. Has anyone else heard or read this? My radiation oncologist never said anything, but, I don't take any vitamins anyway. Maybe that is why he never said anything about it. hmmmm
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HELP ME
HELLO MY NAME IS ALLEY AND I HAVE A GIRLFRIED SHE IS 34 AS OF 4/13/09 IM HERE BECOUSE I LOST MY MOM TO BRAIN CANCER ON 9/2/08 IM STILL DEALING WITH THE PAIN OF HER LOSS. IVE BEEN WITH MY GIRLFRIEND FOR 11 MONTHS NOW I LOVE HER VERY MUCH AND CARE ALOT ABOUT HER.SHE TOLD ME THAT THE DOCTOR SAID THAT SHE HAS A LUMP INSIDE OF…
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Another loss.
Over the weekend I lost another friend from my high school class to the "beast". That makes 2 in the last 4 months. All I can do is cry cause it hit so close to home with me. All I can think is "what if"............Sisters give me some strength! JoMama
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breast cancer chemo or radiation? need to make a choice by monday
My sister has stage 2 estrogen positive breast cancer. They did a lump removal and took three lymphnodes. She has to decide if she wants radiation/chemo and in what order to do them. We have done a lot of research but nothing makes sense. Please if anyone has any reccomendations we would be greatfull.
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HELP ME
HELLO MY NAME IS ALLEY AND I HAVE A GIRLFRIED SHE IS 34 AS OF 4/13/09 IM HERE BECOUSE I LOST MY MOM TO BRAIN CANCER ON 9/2/08 IM STILL DEALING WITH THE PAIN OF HER LOSS. IVE BEEN WITH MY GIRLFRIEND FOR 11 MONTHS NOW I LOVE HER VERY MUCH AND CARE ALOT ABOUT HER.SHE TOLD ME THAT THE DOCTOR SAID THAT SHE HAS A LUMP INSIDE OF…
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Thank you
Thank you to everyone for making me feel so welcome! I didn't want to leave you with the thought that I only wanted to talk with or hear from stageIV b/c sisters and brothers. We are all fighting the same battle and the stage does not make it any more or less a battle. I can feel the genuine warmth and caring that is here…
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Had my last Chemo Yesterday
I had my last chemo yesterday. I am so glad to put this behind me. I still have radiation ahead but i am hoping after chemo that will be a lot easier. I hope you all have a Nice Easter. Love, Nancy
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I'll try again/side effects of AIs
No one responded to my post about the side effects of AIs, so I'll try again: I wonder if other people are concerned about the fact that these drugs (Arimidex, Femara, and Aromasin) are so new that no one seems to know what the long term side effects are. For me, it's hair thinning and severe insomnia, but there could be…
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Enough Sleep?
Hy so called "Better Half" is getting well cheesed off with me for constantly sleeping. I finished chemo and rads Aug 08, Now I can sleep for England!........anywhere between 15 to 20 hours straight through without ativan. I am bloody knackered all day and just need to sleep so much.......he is being his usual caring…
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Hans update #3
WHEW!!! Hans is about 80% recovered. He has been sleeping often, and taking things very, very slow, but he says he definately feels improvement in the brain function...I am smiling for the first time since this nightmare began!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you all for your thoughts and prayers...I feel so blessed to know…
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Anyone else have itchy, red bumps during Radiation?
I am a little red, not bad burnt yet from Radiation treatments. Today will be #20 with 17 more to go, the last being 12 boosters. But now, I have these red itchy bumps that drive me nuts. The radiation oncologist gave me hydrocortisone to use for that, but, it isn't taking away all of the itching. Anyone else have any…
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Radiation Treatment
Does anyone know if all states provide the same type of radiation treatment for the breast? Are some places better than others or about the same nationwide? I appreciate any information you can provide. Thank you so much.
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How do you survive being a survivor?
It will be five years out of treatment May 6, 2009 and I still can't move on. I was diagnosed two weeks before my 35th birthday. Life was good, great job, owned my own home, great friends, dating and having fun :) then it all hit like a ton of bricks! Lost my breast, my job, my house, my friends, my reproductive system and…
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New to board
Hi everyone, My name is Donna and I have stage IV b/c with mets. in my vertebra and lung. I was diagnosed in Sept. 2005. Right now I'm on Tamoxefin and am doing fair. I have a question. Do you get many stage IV people posting on this board? I'm having trouble finding us. That doesn't mean I don't want to hear from anyone…
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Question for sisters with mastectomies
I don't know if this is normal or not - I go to back to my surgeon in a couple days... I have a long lump below half my incision and it runs to the end of my incision and up toward my armpit. It is the biggest at the end of my incision. I had a R mast with 16 lymph nodes taken. I thought It would just be flat there, like…
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liver mets
last monday i was diagnosed with liver mets starting chemo tomorrow. have three scares 1 my hair willgo.. scarf or wigs? we swim here soon we start and i am a swimmer!!! and have lovely long curly hair 2 we have to tell mum this week 3. will ibe able to work i love my work and it gives me great satisfaction!!! now we see…
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elevated bilirubin
Hello sisters, Had my 6 month check up last week and almost everything looked fine ...except that I have an elevated bilirubin. This is very scary to me. Any one else experience this? Lynn
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Happy Easter To Everyone!
I wish all of you a wonderful Easter day!