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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…
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1 down 3 to go
Hi Friends, I had my first Chemo infusion on friday.I am doing very well. Most of the time I am sleeping. But the anti- nausea drugs are doing there job. I am a liitle afraid of what might still come after the three days of heavy meds are done. has anyone heard from MiMi since her last infusion I have not seen any postings…
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Why me?
I posted a topic a few days ago about my pathology report. Basicly, my surgeon told me that my report stated my biopsy was benign(biopsy was in Aug). I saw my gyn/ oncologist (separate issue) and she stated the report read that I have DCIS. She sent for my pathology slides from the hospital in Nov so that her pathologist…
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I am so very tired
Goodmorning everyone! I am just wondering, I have been so tired.. it is 8 days post 2nd chemo treatment and all i want to do is sleep. I have never been one to nap much, but for the last few days I have been sleeping all afternoon and awake a couple ours in the evening and then to bed. I fall asleep during things i am…
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Feeling depressed ...
Seems that depression is a popular subject. I have passed one of the major landmarks ... finshed chemo! YIPPEE! Next week I get my port removed and meet with the radiologist. My eyebrows are still thinning. Today I didn't like looking at my bald head in the mirror. Was just generally bummed out. My moods seem to swing ...…
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free wigs
If anyone can help me. I would love to have some information on who to contact to get a wig. I think it would help me feel a little more normal. thank you so much
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The Perfect Outfit!
No need for a wig, Bandana or hat No need for cosmetics, now, just fancy that! I go out without donning garters and socks And I don't give a jot for my Lost Flowing Locks. I can go out in public and not bat an eye, Or stand in the Market and Laugh 'till I Cry, With my New Perfect outfit I can do as I please AND it's Bright…
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birad score of 4
Should I be concerned with a birad score of 4. This is all so new to me and since I have already had cancer as a child in my thyroid I am scared, but I have been cancer free for 33 years. Could it be just cysts? I am prone to cysts and where they are looking out on my right breast I did have a lump removed from there over…
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Just home from bilateral mastectomy.... now what.....
Hi Ladies! Just got home on Monday from having a bilateral mastectomy. The path came back with no additional cancer and clean sentinal nodes, so that was very good news. Boy this has been way more than I ever thought it would be, in my mind I was prepared, I am a nurse and just thought ok I can do this. Boy was it and…
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Space Station
The space station went by in the sky at 7:20 central time. We sat out back and watched it go by. Pretty cool. Three people are on it.