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I'm turning into a total flake!
I've read about chemo-brain ... but this is rediculous. I can hardly concentrate on anything. I'm still working full time and thank goodness everyone is very understanding of my situation ... but honestly ... I can hardly focus on anything. It's like I'm in a complete fog. I makes lists but then I forget what I meant by my…
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Shaky and sleepless
Well, after meeting with the plastic surgeon today and looking over pictures of mastectomy patients, both reconstructed and un-, I am quite sobered. Since my dx a few weeks ago, I really thought that "just" having a double mastectomy, probably without chemo/radiation, would be a relative walk in the park. Now I realize…
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Thanks for your friendship !
I just wanted to let you all know how much I appreciate all of you! I know that I am very brand new to this,so I don't know many of you-short of phoenixrising. With my kind of personality,I'm much better one on one and I've never been part of a discussion group like this. I wish I would have known about this when I was…
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Zometa
I know this subject has been discussed here before but it's easier to make a new post rather than look back through the threads and try to find it. Yesterday I had a check-up with my onc. He wants me to take an infusion of Zometa every six months along with Aromasin (daily) for prevention of reoccurance. As studies have…
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What are some side effects of tamoxifen?
My oncologist hasn't told me too much about tamoxifen, just that I will be on it for 5 years after I finish my radiation treatments. I have met a couple of women that said they took it and had no side effects at all. I hope that will be true for me. And, if you start it, I guess you can stop it if you don't like the side…
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Radiation Treatment
Anyone else have the "itches" while taking radiation? I seem to itch on the side that I am having radiation treatments.
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Latissimus dorsi flap reconstruction
Survivor Sisters, I need some advice and some feed back on the Latissimus dorsi flap surgery. I haven't heard much about it. My PS thinks this would be the best surgery for me. I had a right side mastectomy in February of 2008 and had the expander but because of fluid build-up and infection it had to be removed. Any…
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Breast Prothesis
I have an appointment tomorrow to be fitted for a breast prothesis. Can anyone tell me what to expect and what works the best. Jomama
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not today
hello friends, for all you who wished me well today with my 5th treatment thanks..but i will try for it on Fri. instead. (right along with mimi and moopy who go on friday. My white platelets were to low so they gave me a shot..they said it is the fast acting form of nuelasta shot, and it takes it from the bone marrow. I…
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RECURRENCE OF BREAST CANCER AFTER BEING CANCER FREE 20 YEARS - ARE THERE OTHERS?
I have a recurrence of breast cancer after being cancer free for the past 20 years. I would like to hear from other women who might have a similar situation. I have two tumors. One is in vitu and another invasive, grade 3. If you are out there, I would love to get your support and learn of your wisdom. Blessings, Kim
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I AM NEW TO THIS SITE AND HOPE SOMONE CAN TELL ME HOW I SHOULD FEEL
I am a survivor not once but twice. On Tuesday August 28 2007 I had a mammogram. On September 4 I had my first appt with my Surgeon and he requested to do a biopsy On Sept 10 I had follow up with surgeon which is the day that changed my life forever when the surgeon told me it was cancer and I needed a mastectomy of the…
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Giggles
The other day I was feeling kinda down and my 10 year old grandson came bounding in and gave me a big hug and kiss. Then he stepped back, look me in the eyes and said "So Granmma, how's your breast doing?" I laughed and told him it was just fine - he had made my entire day!
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Chemo scare
My last chemo was a little scarry. The nurse started my Taxotere and 10 minutes in I experienced dizziness, floaters and a pounding heart. My face was beet red. I yelled at my poor husband to get the nurse. She stopped the IV and took my BP for about 45 minutes till I felt better. She administered the Cytoxan afterward…
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my head hurts
A little over a week ago my hair started coming out so I had a friend shave my head. She used an electric razor ... so it's not actually down to the scalp. I didn't have any problems with my head until a couple of days ago when my head started itching/burning. Anyone else had that feeling ... is it something to do with the…
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Sisters, I just had my last chemo!!!
I saw some of the good wishes for me on other threads and wanted to let you know how much I appreciate the wonderful support here from all my sisters (and a few of my brothers). You are all so precious to me, even though I haven't met any of you in person. Our struggle unites us. I did have to have another red blood…
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Why
This has been a very hard day for me,the pain and just over all ill feeling. And I have had 3 concern callers today. WHY when someone calls and your day is not so good do you always here.Oh you got to be strong-or-tomarrow will be better-or-your toughGRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR Im sorry but everyday I feel like Im acting to…
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afraid of skin check up
I have my annual skin check up on Friday (the one where they look at your whole body and all the moles). I am terrified they'll tell me I have skin cancer, although there is absolutely no reason for me to think this. Now that I have had breast cancer, any check-up for cancer seems to provoke intense anxiety. Ohilly
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Arimidex
Hi there, This is my first time posting. I had a mastectomy with tissue expander on my left breast 4 weeks ago and my oncologist wants me to start on Arimidex when I'm ready to return to work in about 2 weeks. I was wondering if anyone can give me some insight on what it's like to be on the drug. (The side effects I've…
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Has anyone stopped radiation before the prescribed number of sessions?
I am posting for a friend who has no internet right now. She had 25 rad'n treatments out of 30 but stopped. She was supposed to get 30. Has anyone else stopped radiation before the prescribed number of treatments?
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My Wig
I need advise on my wig. I wear my wig with a liner but it seems like after 3 to 4 hours after wearing wig I start to itch and I get a headache. Is this normal? God bless all. Darlene
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Just Diagnosed
I'm still reeling. Last week I was diagnosed with BC. At this point we know there is lymph involvement so the have me scheduled for sugery on the 22nd with chemo to follow. I wish I could say more but right now my brain is on shut down.
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UPDATE ON KOURTNEE10
Hi Ladies and Gents, For those of you who do not know Kourtnee she is a young college gal who has been fighting breast cancer. I had not heard or seen her here in a long time so I sent her a CSN email, she is still fighting the bc and has had to have additional surgery. Please remember Kourtnee in your prayers and for…
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Stealth CSN reader
I've been reading posts routinely, especially on weekends when I'm not teaching. But I write very infrequently. I pray that RE is doing well, toast rjjj's spirit, celebrate with Mimi, laugh (and cry) with Tasha...worry when we don't hear from some of you. I am uplifted by more of you than I can mention, but I better…
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Special Thank you to All
I want to thank everyone on CSN. I might not talk much but I do read your posts. They have helped me through some good and bad days. You all inspire me. I go for 2nd treatment on Monday. Thank you again. God Bless you all!!!!! HUGS Darlene
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Eyebrows
This is just too funny. I can't remember where my eyebrows were. I have a great Clinique pencil and eyebrow makeup. Soooooooooo, somedays I'm extremely happy, somedays surprised and somedays just plain "duh"........ Every day is a new day. Teresa
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Thanks to All
My brain is starting to reconnect just like everyone said it would. I go the 15th for pre-op but in the mean time I have the cleanest fridge in town. Work has been my friend. Ha. I have always had a keen sense of humor and since "The Day" as I now call it, it has become my best friend for what will be a long journey. The…
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Isolation
I don't mean to sound negative but having had my last treatment and looking back on all this and the broken roller coaster ride, I do have to say that the isolation had to be the worst side effect of all for me. It's not intentional but it just comes with the territory, I guess. My husband travels (windshield time) from…
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Any women over 60 out there?
Just wondering if there might be a little community of "older" women out there on this journey who might like to share their coping skills with a fellow "senior citizen" living alone. hugs to you all! Teena
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Mimi,Moopey and Jackie
From another thread, I see that you are set for your last infusion Mimi and Moopey and Jackie you just have 2 more to go. Congratulations to you all..you have been an inspiration to us. Did you all have surgery first? Are you set for radiation? Anyway..good luck to..you are nearly there!!!!
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Update on Hans...
Hans is taking a nap right now, so I have a few minutes. He is definately mentally damaged. His words. He has to look at the callendar to figure out what day it is. Small things mainly, mostly short term memory stuff. But, he realizes he is in trouble, and so he is doing things to exercise his brain. He gets frustrated,…