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down in the dumps
my moods change on a dime. i am trying to talk myself into feeling good and then the bomb hits. like right now. i wake up and think today will be the day that i can do things and then i find myself so tired i have to go and sit down. my doc says it takes about two years for one to begin to feel like themselves again. i…
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please someone who had a bald spot reply/going crazy
I know this is not normal to be obsessing this much about my hair: my hair grew back in everywhere (it's been 5 months since it started growing) but in front there is one bald spot and you can see thru to my scalp. This is very, very upsetting to me: I use Nioxin products, but am still very anxious to the point that I made…
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New Article on Vitamin Study: Thoughts?
Here is an article that came out today in the NY Times about the effect of vitamins, including antioxidant supplements on diseases, including cancer: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/17/health/17well.html?_r=1&8dpc Any thoughts? I am wondering what the scientists controlled for when they did the mortality study on people who…
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What to do after breast biopsy
I had a very painful and humiliating breast biopsy and I have been told I need surgery to further determine that I have breast cancer. The surgeon mentioned that I need a wire placed inside my breast to find the inserted disc before the surgery. This will also be very painful. Is there any other thing I can do than go…
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yippee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hello everybody, guess what , by the time I got the red stuff my hair was coming out by the handfuls. Thank you everyone, for being there in spirit and soul. I made it pretty good today and didn't even throw up on my brother, whew, he was proud. I'm wondering how mimi and Moopy made it today, I know as much strength as…
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Fatigue and Muscle Pain Post Chemo
Hi everyone! I am one month post chemo. I am battling muscle pain from head to toe and lots of fatigue. I am back to work but only 6 hours/day instead of nine. That is helping me maintain and keep going. Has anyone else experienced this? If so, what was recommended? My onc nurse said to keep taking the supplements and walk…
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Blonde Moment or Chemo Brain?
Or am I just going completely mad? Argghhhhhhhh! I get so gormless sometimes I just can't believe what I am thinking or saying (or NOT saying)..My main problem is money, I count it out in the shop and it looks fine to me, then they hand me $20 or $10 or whatever back and look at me like I am am total plank! Maybe I should…
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do your own research before making a decision
I am new to this and I have found that doing your own research helps to come up with the right questions to ask your providers. I was told that only a lumpectomy with lymph node biopsy is all that I needed but with DCIS with invasion that was not the option when I went for a second opinion. Path report showed same and…
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Last One
I had my last herceptin Wednesday. My blood work looked great the onc. going to keep a close eye on me for the next year. I can deal with that God is good and God is great.Just want to let everyone know my good new, clara.
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New Here - Q's about BC surgery
Hello Everyone :) Quick introduction here. I'm 39, and was diagnosed with breast cancer (right breast) on January 30, 2009. I found the tumor myself December 30, and screening mammograms MISSED IT COMPLETELY. I have a 2 cm x 1.4 cm invasive ductal carcinoma (grade III) ATTACHED TO a papillary adenocarcinoma in the same…
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Bone Therapy Article in NY Times
Hey guys, I wanted to give a link to this article in the NY Times today. I am very encouraged by this and will be receiving this kind of therapy after my traditional treatments end. Not that anyone is keeping track or anything, but I had a rough couple of days after chemo #3. Nothing serious and I am doing great now, but I…
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Mapping and tattooing
Just finished chemo--yeah! Next comes radiation. What does "mapping and tattooing" entail?
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Well, it has finally happened...
It has finally happened. I have finished treatment! All that remains is for Herceptin infusions every three weeks until late Fall. Had mastectomy, eight rounds of chemo and 28 rounds of radiation. Never in a million years thought I would make it to the end. But I did! I keep thinking...ta-dah!! Now all that remains is for…
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Bad Day
HI Friends,I am having a string of bad days. I had my first Chemo injection last Friday. I didn't vomit once, I should be greatful huh. Then how come I feel so down in the dumps. I did call the Cancer Center today, they told me that because I am pre-menopausal the chemo is reacking havock on my hormones. I can't seem to…
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becoming obsessed
I am truly becoming obsessed with my hair. I compare myself with all of you whose hair seems to have grown in so much more quickly. I finished chemo on June 20 and my hair started growing in on Sept. 1. It now completely covers my head, but the one problem that really has me depressed is that in the front it is thin (I…
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my research
Hello Everyone! I am doing my own amateur *research* on the types of medicines and chemotherapy people have had or are currently taking. If you wouldn't mind giving me the names and even the dosage, but I will settle for just names of meds, I would really appreciate it! Please dont worry about spelling :-) You can email me…
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lymphodemia
Hello friends I got to one of my apts. today to see my surgeon over my big puffy hand/arm i missed my other to apts. with PT and a ultra sound on my neck vein to check for clots because i missed their message on my phone (kemo-sabe brain) My Dr. says they will do an ultra sound and PT will pump it with kind of an…
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Coping with Chemobrain:Johns Hopkins Health
Thought you gals would be interested: Coping With the Mental Side Effects of Chemotherapy You were warned: Be prepared for the possibility of nausea, diarrhea, fatigue, and hair loss while undergoing chemotherapy. But you were probably not told about that unsettling state of fuzzy thinking, difficulty focusing, and memory…
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breast reconstruction
I had a right side mastectomy in 2005. I am considering reconstruction but also thinking about having the left breast removed because I am concerned about cancer in that breast. I don't think I'd have a problem being totally flat chested, I'm just tired of the prosthesis everyday. I just think that with no breasts left my…
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Thread broken
I read on the "Emotional Support" board a post about why we aren't receiving emails about our subscriptions. Blue Roses contacted CSN and they told her that for some reason, there's a glitch in the system. They are trying to fix it. If you go to "Emotional Support" in the "other" section of the Discussion Boards, you can…
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Metastatic Breast Cancer ups and downs.
I am new here. I don't know where to turn. I was diagnosed in Sept. 2002 with Breast Cancer. I had a mastectomy of my left breast, and chemotherapy. My lymph nodes were clear. In January 2003 they put me on tamoxifen for five years. My last tamoxifen tablet was Dec. 31, 2008. By March 8, 2009, I was diagnosed with stage 4…
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Breast cancer mets to lungs and bones
Please share with me your experiences regarding this topic.
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Side effects from Faslodex shots after Arimidex
I made it through chemo and radiation fine in 2005. Now it has returned in 1 lymph node that was removed and had clear margins. Thought all would be great. Am now having to take these shots of Faslodex and they are making me feel really weird! Doctor gave me anti anxiety medicine since everything else looks fine. But you…
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nearly
Ladies, I have not posted in a while, but I want to give you all a summary and update. I was diagnosed with breast cancer...tumor like a boiled egg on underarm side of right breast...in May 2007. I did chemo, then bilateral mastectomy with expanders(left side was prophylactic so that I don't live in fear of it coming back…
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BILL is Baaaaccckkk
Thought you got rid of me did you ? Well, not quite so easy. Finished chemo early in December and finally my hair is starting to come back (my beard too) soft as a baby's hair. Dec 26 had an emergency operation to repair a perforated stomach ulcer (WAY too much chemo for my poor tummy to handle) Surgeon's report reads…
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Back from the doctor
I finally got back home. MY plastic surgeon put 60 more cc's in each side today. Yea!!!!!!!!!!! MY husband is sooooooo proud. I am up to a double "A" now. haha!!! I ventured out with my wig on to the Wal-Mart where my husband and daughter work and I used to work there until I transferred into Management , so I have lots of…
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radiation side effects
Hi, R there different types of radiation therapy for breast cancer and have you ever had or known anyone who has had major complications with radiation. Also I have heard that you will not be able to do any reconstructive surgery after radiation. So how is one supposed to "reconstruct" the area that has been treated with…
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Which Anti Nausea Meds Work Best?
I begin chemo this week. Of course one of my biggest worries is the nausea and vomiting. Please give me your expert opinions on which meds work best to prevent nausea and any other helpful tips you may have. Thank you all! (((HUGS))) Kelly
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Diagnostic test
Hello All Sisters, I had my routine ultrasound on my right breast Tuesday Feb.3. I had the last one six months ago. No more left breast due to mastectomy. Today, I got the mail saying that there is no suspicious findings. Eventhough the radiologist told me that it looks the same from the last time, it feels a relief when I…
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one more hair question
Hi! as some of you know i had my hair buzzed..last week. I've tried to wear my wig a couple times but can't keep it on long because it feels like its pulling on the stubbles.(I did have a little wig hat under it) Do the stubbles fall out also or i think i remember people saying they duct taped them off? If anyone has any…