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You are My Therapy
Hi All My Fellow Beautiful Warriors, I've been out of town for a couple of days. The first thing I wanted to do when I got home was check up on the discussion boards here. WOW!!!! I couldn't believe how many comments/discussions have occured over the last two days. A few weeks ago I mentioned that I'd been struggling…
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New information from my oncologist
I had my second infusion yesterday and also had a long chat with my oncologist. I wanted to pass on some of the things we talked about in case in might be of interest to someone else: 1. Other people on this site have talked about this and some are doing it. There are clinical trials now that administer bone strengtheners…
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article in BBC site
Hey, did anyone see the article on the BBC site about the guy that got stuck in his sofa for two days and was found because neighbors noticed he wasn't closing and opening his drapes? He just happened to have a bottle of whiskey with him which he survived on. Now he keeps a bottle next to the couch, just in case it happens…
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hair again
I am posting an update on my hair with a question: I had my last chemo on June 20, 2008, and my hair started to grow back around the beginning of Sept. My hair is short, but now covers my head completely, but my questions are: will the texture ever go back to what it was? It is still very fine and thin, whereas before it…
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My visit with the plastic surgeon
Well everyone I went to see the surgeon regarding possible reconstruction and I must say it was actually PAINLESS!!! The only photo that was taken was of a clothed me. :-) Because of the lymphedema I have in my left arm he has suggested I do the most simple of the recon. to ensure that there is no damage to my right arm…
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Cousin 'Itt'
Well, you asked for it!
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Surgery done
Last Friday I had the lumpectomy done with guide wires put in first. I had no anesthesia for the wires and we will *never* do that again. I cried through the entire thing. The surgery went as planned as far as I know--my post op visit is thursday. The surgeon talked with my husband but didn't say anything about margins.…
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good morning all
Good morning everyone, Today is the day for the second treatment, day 14, and I am scared, also, I still have my hair, is it going to fall out? Last night my head hurts sooo bad, it feels like I have had a ponytail yanked all night, all over my head and I have a huge headache. I am a little scared I might react different…
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Want more news?
A swiss town is passing a law about naked hiking. Germans find it a popular passtime and they want to stop it. What I found interesting is the one backpack looked like it had a solar panel on it!
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Post Chemo Questions PS I'm DONE!!!!!
Hi everyone! I am finally done with chemo! It has been a long road but I got through it with grit, stubborness, and some very kind nurses 'carrying' me through all the dehydration, nausea, illness, and fatigue. After six tx's of TAC it is over. Since I am a triple negative I do not have to take any oral medications. My…
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Test with ERCP
Hey Gals and Dolls, I am having an ERCT, Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography, in the morning. They did a specialized CT 2 weeks ago and apparently "something" showed up and since my liver counts are so high, they want to "take a look". Has anyone had this done. They will be looking into my stomach, bile ducts,…
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Learning more each time
Hi everyone and thanks for all well wishes for my 2nd infusion yesterday. It all went well so far they said my labs were good (borderline but good for being on chemo) My Onc. told me the Herceptin will last a year and i can do it along with the radiation when my 6 mo.s are over, She said that is good and bad because it…
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Tamoxifan/Discharge
Now I'm a bit frantic. I am 46 and pre-menopause at dx. I had AC chemo and have been on tamoxifan for 4 months. I just noticed this morning some vaginal bleeding and am distressed. I placed a call to my onc and waiting for a call back. Has anyone experienced this and can help me with experience/knowledge. Thank you so…
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Hi from Moopy (aka Lisa)
Hello,everyone. Thank you all so much for your wealth of information and advice and caring. You have comforted and encouraged and inspired me and Joe these last few weeks. Thank you for being on this journey with me and for sharing yours. I will try to give back as you all have given to me.
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Understanding a pathology report
Hi Ladies, I recently had a excisional biopsy done and my report came back fibroadenoma, moderate usual ductal hyperplasia with microcalcifications present within duct. My surgeon tells me that it means it was benign and that was it. I am seeing a gyncological oncologist for another issue and she asked for my report, once…
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I am new here
Hi I am new here. I have spent alot of time reading all your post. I have found so much helpful info here. I was diagnosed on Dec.8, 2008. I have Invasive Ductal Carcinoma. I had surgery on Dec.18,2008, a Lumpectomy and Sentinal Node Biopsy. The surgery went well, the pathology report showed cancer in the lymph node. On…
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Boob mug shots
Started my radiation on Thursday. They took a picture of my face that goes on this light board when you come into treatment. They and you check that the picture that is up is you and that the name and birthday match. Just a check so they know they are doing the right treatment for the right person. At the end of my…
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Working, Getting out and About?
My leave from work is ending soon and I am wondering about risk of infections. I am so terrified of missing a treatment, but I need to work. I am not sure about getting out of the house, either. I have to get out, or I go nuts. I get out early or late and avoid crowds, but I have gone to department stores and grocery…
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RECONSTRUCTION QUESTIONS
Hello Ladies, I am going to see a plastic surgeon on Wednesday and I have a few questions I am hoping a few of you who have already been down this road can help me with. Now, no laughing....okay laughter is good so go ahead and chuckle if you want. I would like to know if the plastic surgeon will have to take photos of my…
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Hair falling out?
It's not gone yet and it is day 14 after my first chemo treatment. they told me it WOULD fall out. I think i am getting paranoid about it.. i didn't think it would become such an anxiety for me...but then i thought i wouldn't need a breast again but was thrilled with my boob in a box! it is comfy and i feel like me a…
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Exercise & lymphedema
I have a question I hope someone can help me with. I am looking for info regarding safe exercise and avoiding lymphedema. I had breast cancer six years ago. Lymph nodes were taken out of my left arm. I am aware of the need to avoid procedures in my left arm, but I am not sure how much I can "push" my arm when doing upper…
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CT SCAN
I would like to know has any got a CT Scan of the chest that inclued a IV ?
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Purpose of Life
This was given to me and helped me get out of my funk the other day. Angela An Interview with Rick Warren (REMEMBER, HE WROTE 'PURPOSE DRIVEN LIFE') You will enjoy the new insights that Rick Warren has, with his wife now having cancer and him having 'wealth' from the book sales. This is an absolutely incredible short…
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Should you start chemo if you are still having pain from the mastectomy?
Hi, all-- Thanks once again for letting a spouse join in on this wonderful support network. My wife, Dorth, is still a little shy about jumping in so I am asking the questions we both have. She had a modified radical mastectomy with removal of lymph nodes on Jan 9th. She has had considerable pain since then both on the…
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Thanks for all who anwered to Hair falling out?
Thanks for giving me courage to have my husband buzz my hair (after he also read all your posts. I actually felt better to have it done. My headache quit.. and the anxiety of when it would all go...This made me feel as if i DO have some control. My head feels a little chilly so i'm wearing a little cap but sleeping Naked…
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after breast cancer treatment
i would like some help in trying to reinvent myself after treatment.i have had a difficult time because i am unable to go back to work and i guess i was partly defined by my work. i still don't feel well, mainly fatigue so i don't feel like doing much. i feel guilty often because my energy level is so low. i am so used to…
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Any good news?
Hiya everyone, im Lyn and have just joined. I have found all of your stories enlightening and supportive and believe its this kind of support i need to get through this. It has been a year since my mastectomy, grade 3 tumour, no clear margins and 9 out of 17 lymph nodes effected. i had 4 rounds of FEC, 20 zapps of…
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You all noticed me at the Inauguration, didn't you???
After all, I am 50 feet tall! And did I ever tell you the 50 feet is from everyone in here helping me to stand tall and reaching heights I never knew were even possible? So I thank you for that! Being at the Inauguration was beyond words WONDERFUL! Never again will I ever expect to see so many people united, moved,…
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Mammo to check clip placement
Today I went to have my mammo to check the clip placement from my biopsy on 12/19. I thought I'd be in & out in 1/2 hr like in the past. Was I wrong! I was worried b/c I am still sore from the biopsy a month ago since a blood vessel was hit. I had everything organized & decided to make a copy of my script to save for my…
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Anyone get chemotherapy-induced pink eye?
I seem to have developed a case of pink eye. The Taxotere website lists this as a side effect. Did anyone here develop this? Any remedies that worked? I have heard that it helps to put a damp bag of green tea on the eye. Any other ideas? Thanks! Mimi