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BOARDERS FOR BREAST CANCER
BOARDERS FOR BREAST CANCER Last month I went skiing and while there ran into some young ladies (not literally folks, give me some credit please) who are a part of a group called Boarders for Breast Cancer or B4BC. They were hosting a booth with breast forms that had lumps in them for women and men to feel so they would…
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Muscle Soreness Around Port?
Hi, has anyone had any mild muscular soreness around their port? Mine was put in back in January, and I have had no problems since (well, except for the collapsed lung right after it was put in). I have read about possible clots, but my arm and neck feel fine. Just soreness around the port. Any input would be very…
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Treatments starts 3/16
Haven't been on here for awhile. Been trying to work, but get tired then I'm finished for the day. I got the news that Chemo will start on Monday. Which I hear will be a long day. I had a Mugga and PET today. What a draining day! I hope everyone has a great day!!!!! Hugs Darlene
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Ovary Removal to force Menopause
Has anyone had ovaries removed to force menopause? My onco is suggesting this procedure so I can then go on Femara/Arimidex. Sandy
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Victim vs. Survivor
I don't consider myself a survivor. I am a Cancer Victim. A survivor implies that the ordeal is over and that after a period of time, one will resume ones life, more or less as it was. You might survive a tornado, an earthquake or a fire. A victim is someone who experiences a life event of which you are forever changed and…
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headache from wig??
I'm due for my 3rd of 8 treatments tuesday--happy st. patty's day--things are going ok--but, after wearing my wig for an hour or so, I start getting a real zapper of a headache. Has anyone experienced this? The wig seem to fit just fine.
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Question on Zometa if anyone has taken it.
Hey Sisters, For those of you that know me, apparently I am a good candidate to take the IV with Zometa. It takes 30 minutes to give through the vein and is suppose to help with bone cancer damage. It is suppose to help strengthen the bones for less damage. Has anyone taken this and if yes, how often and any side effects…
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Nausea medication
I have two anti nausea meds and I find that the one that I take every 8 hours that about 6 hours after I take it I get a small wave of nausea and I am able to take my other med for break through nausea in between the 8 hour medication. It helps a great deal. Margo
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4 down 2 to go
Hi everyone! I am still bouncing around from the steroids, i've been up since 3am and was going to take a ativan but i thought what the heck and actually got a few things done today. I've gotten more tired with each treatment, and welcome this one day to have a little energy. It seems i can fall asleep at the drop of a hat…
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Biopsy in New York?
I'm back with some updates on my diagnosis. I don't know if anyopne remembers me. But, I originally posted here after having a traumatic experience with a stereotactic core needle biopsy in February. Unfortunately, my younger sister now has to have the same procedure and is deathly afraid of it because of my experience. I…
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RECONSTRUCTION UPDATE FROM RE (PART 2)
Today is 14 day's passed my surgery date to have the expander placed inside my chest in preparation for an implant and hopefully the return of a breast I lost in 2007. I went back to the surgeon today to have the expander filled with more fluid which is necessary to stretch the skin. Boy was I nervous, truly it was not as…
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Timeless observations from Will Rogers...
Cheers to all, I got this from a friend. Will Rogers, who died in a 1935 plane crash with Wylie Post, was probably the greatest political sage this country ever has known. 1. Never slap a man who's chewing tobacco. 2. Never kick a cow chip on a hot day. 3. There are two theories to arguing with a woman . . . neither works.…
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1st chemo treatment today
I had my first chemo treatment today and it wasn't as bad as I had imagined. So far I am feeling fine except for a slight headache. I will be taking the anti nausea medication prescribed because I don't want to rock the boat or pray to the porcelain godess. I hope tonight and tomorrow I feel as well and as well with all…
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MRI / MRS check out normally abnormal
So consult today for the latest word on the spots on my brain...are they or aren't they? The answer is they are NOT!!! YEAH!!! My breast cancer has spread to lymph nodes and lung lining...the the abnormalities in the brain are normal! I did ask the Doc if they could be indicative of concentrated intelligence not yet…
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A delicious easy to make warm treat.
You know sometimes you just want a nice warm fudgy piece of chocolate cake but you don't feel like the hassle of getting out the mixer and having all the mess. Well here is a simple little recipe that will meet that need. I hope you try it and enjoy it, I had mine earlier today. CHOCOLATE CAKE FOR ONE 1 Coffee Mug 4…
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possible reacurrance .no insurance. no help crying
MORING LADIES. CAN ANYONE GIVE ME ADVICE. I HAD TO LEAVE IND WHERE I GOT MY MEDICAID AND TREATMENT CAME TO OHIO TUES. MON WENT TO INDY TO SEE THE DR. I'VE BEEN HAVING BACK PAIN BEHIND THE RIGHT LUNG FOR A FEW MONTHS TOLD THE DRS THEY DID CHEST XRAY SAID NO CANCER MY THROAT HAS BEEN SORE AND SCABBY AND COUPLE MONTHS TWO…
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My story: "You have cancer, but we don't know exactly how to treat it"
I sense that my advice/experience is not quite on target with others here. I am sorry for that, but I think a bit of explanation is in order: The words in the subject were said to me December 2004. This was rectal cancer, stage III. I was given 6 months 'average' to 'get my affairs in order'. On a routine PET scan, to see…
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One Year Post Diagnosis - Clean Report
In February 2008, I was diagnosed with breast cancer, followed by lumpectomy, chemo (CAT) and radiation. Last week I had my first PET scan and bone scan, and today....all is clear. The oncologist called this morning to say they got a good report from the scans, and he wanted to tell me himself. Just wanted to share this…
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My Dinner with Andre~ wait! I mean Joyce!!!!
OMG~ you all have missed SO MUCH by not having met JoyceLouise! She is everything and more~ these boards are soooo her! :-) She came to my brothers' house to pick me up, and was so gracious...most ppl in this area "know" my brother, as he was the ABC news anchor for almost 30 years. He has the sweetest, most generous…
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eyebrow regrowth
Hi, everyone. Thanks so much to all of you for your posts. i haven't posted before but have gotten lots of information and support from you already. Here's my question - do eyebrows grow back after chemo, and how quickly? My partner Patty had nice think brows that she loved, and now is about 5 weeks post-chemo and they're…
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Just a note.....
As you may have noticed, I dropped out for awhile. I was still 'lurking', but faced so many things going on, in so many areas of my life, that I just stopped posting. Things are better, and it took the loss of Dan to make me realize that I don't have much to complain about, and how important my friends are...sooooo I read…
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Gold Nanoparticles ... anyone know anything about it?
Hi, I work at a University and one of the students working in our area brought me an article she thought I might be interested in titled "Nano-Biotechnology; Gold Against Cancer; A breakthrough method." At first glance it looked like some snake-oil type "advertisement" but I got on the web and there are quite a few…
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+ on Lymph Nodes => Blood Vessel => PET scan
I just got back from my Oncologist last Tues. As you all know, they found my cancer cells in my lymph nodes (2 of them). Anyway, had masectomy on left side on 2/26. Had an appt w Surgeon on March 4 and told me that out of 16 lymph nodes, only the 2 original Lymph nodes had cancer and both my husband and I were happy about…
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My daughter Stephanie's lawsuit settled...
As many of you know, my daughter died almost exactly 2 years ago (Jan 7,2007). She was 22 years old, but emotionally disturbed. She died in a facility, under questionable circumstances. Because of these circumstances, there was a wrongful death lawsuit started. I received word today that it settled. I should be jumping for…
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genetics suck
i finally sat down and talked to my mom. you guys were right she is just about as scared as me. she went to the doctor and they didnt find anything but they are testing her for the cancer gene. if the test comes back positive they are doin a vesectomy and removing both breasts then they have to do blood tests on me because…
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ports and stuff
I had my port “installed” last Friday. My chemo starts this Friday. Yep … Friday the 13th … but I specifically wanted to start this Friday because it’s not just Friday the 13th … it’s my 65 birthday. Happy Birthday to me! :-) Anyway, the port is near the collarbone … on the left side … with the tiny incision on the left…
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Metastasis article
Found interesting article on the BBC.com about "Enzyme behind cancer spread found". It concerns metastasis.
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Swimsuit Issues!
Okay, so swimsuit season will be here soon. I am flying to see my sister in a sunny state in the south west-so I thought i would try on some new swimsuits....with an expander in one breast (cute). Am I crazy? Well, the department store is...every single "detector" clip thingy that they attach for security was on the breast…
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Port Tomorrow
I am having my port put in tomorrow. I'm not as scared as I was with the lumpectomy, but still kinda nervous. I also obtained a second opinion as far as chemo treatment, I guess I just needed to hear that chemo is necessary from another doctor. This first physician said 4 treatments of Adriamycin/Cytoxan every 3 weeks,…
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port today
I don't mean to scare anyone off from having a port and maybe I just had a bad experience. Hurt like hell and still does. They gave me 3 doses of Versed and 3 doses of Fentyl and double the dose of the Lanicaine and still felt everything that they were doing. I never went to La-La land. Now I'm wondering if they even had…