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WBC: How low is too low?
I know what the normal range is, but how low does your WBC need to be before they defer your treatment? I'm supposed to get my last chemo this coming Wednesday, but my WBC has dropped each time. Last time it was barely within the normal range. I do get neulasta every time. I'm worried this time it will be too low. I want…
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Christmas ornament
Hi everyone.Havent been on for awhile.I am a six year surviver.Dont know to many on the boards anymore.Are we having a ornament exchange this year?I always look forward to it.Thank everyone.
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Sad news
This past Thursday, October 22, we lost another friend, our dear sister, Miss Renee. She fought long and hard! a seven year battle. Her husband, Kevin, son Bob and friend Linda were with her. With classical music playing, candles burning and pictures playing of their trip to Paris, she left us.
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Hormone Therapy - 10 years?
I really thought I'd made up my mind that I would quit at 5 years in spite of the "latest research". I visited the oncologist today and said, I'll be at 5 years in February, I have enough pills on this prescription to last me through December, how about if I quit end of December? I was given the speech for 10 years and…
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Belated Birthday shout out to Teresa 41 - October 23rd *
Birthday greetings to you, Teresa 41 .. a day late, sorry. Hoping all your dreams come true - Enjoy, celebrate life. Vicki Sam
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Clinical Trials - Fasting Mimicking diet for Cancer Patients
There is promising work in early stages of clinical trials which uses various forms of short term fasting (or fasting mimicking diet) to strengthen the bodies normal cellular response while tamping down the cellular signals which can speed cancer growth. One researcher working in this area is Valter Longo. Here is a link…
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The American Cancer Society Changes Guidelines
https://www.yahoo.com/health/in-shift-cancer-experts-suggest-fewer-mammograms-152825571.html I totally disagree with the ACS recommending women start getting mammograms at age 45 instead of age 40. There are how many women on this site and breastcancer.org that got cancer diagnosed between 40-45 years of age???? Also, 55…
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Nice Surprise from my Oncologist today.
I went for my 6 month check up today and was told that I do not have to come back for a year. Imagine that, a whole year. Yea. for me. I also went to the CTU and gave away 37 chemo caps. Yep, I am still doing that. Hugs to all, Donna
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Hair growth
can anyone tell me what a good vitamin is to take to help grow my hair back... ?
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May have brain mets
The last of August kept thinking I was going to get a headache or my neck would feel stiff. September the headaches came and they seemed like the were behind my left eye. Three weeks ago the pain was so severe behind my left eye that Ihad nausea and kept feeling like my head was bobbing. Went to the Dr. who sent me to an…
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I am back (NOT that anyone noticed I was gone) lol
I was off the grid for over a week, while at the Mouse House aka Walt Disney World. (4 friends from different states-all meet for great trip) I now am reading to catch up on everyone's posts! Denise
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October 16th - Happy Birthday to Coral2015
Adriana - happy birthday wishes to you! Enjoy this special day...celebrate all the love, and joy in your life. Vicki Sam
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screen names-curuious if what they mean to everyone
mine is disneyfan2008-kind of self explanatory My addiction started in 1971 (first year WDW opened and my parents took me-no clue where we were going. NOW I go annually! MY grandkids according to my family, have been brainwashed by me for them to LOVE Disney! Denise
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Need advice about bilateral masectomy reconstruction survivors
I had a bilateral masectomy last December. I am still sore around the area that the lump was removed. I have been told it could take awhile for this to go away. I am also struggling with the reconstruction .I had the expanders removed last April. I had surgery I September that the silicone bag had to be removed to build…
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I had a PET Scan last week, got the results today....
and everything else inside of me is clear of any cancer. I have a spot on my right breast, same as 5 years ago, same breast, nothing in the left one. So I am meeting up with a surgeon on the 15th to discuss whatever options I have. The oncologist did advice me they have to come off whether I want them to or not. I'm just…
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BRCA 2 ladies - how long was your 1st remission after frontline treatment?
I was told that BRCA 1 and 2 patients have longer remissions so I am trying to see if this is true. I am BRCA 2 and have uterine serous carcinoma stage 4B. My remission is approaching 5 years. Are there others out there like me? Thanks.
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strange? Juverderm after chemo is complete.. Yes or NO
Hi, This might seem vain, and sorry, but the only reason why i am considering is that before i was diagnosed with Breast cancer i had gotten a injections of jueverderm. Yes, i know how selfish and vain it may seem, but i always wanted my lips bigger so i did it. Well, i have some juverderm left over, and now i am done with…
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scans
Hello everyone... I havent been on for awhile. I do appreciate everyones responses when I do have concerns. With all my appointments and runninig my children around to their activities I am so exhausted. I know I have asked this question before but was wanting advice again on scanning. I know my onc says the guidelines now…
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Hi everyone I'm back, would give anything to be someplace else though.
I went for my yearly mammogram and sure enough they saw somwthing, went and had it biopsied and yesterday was told I have cancer again. Last time which was 5 years ago I had Invasive Lobular and DCIS this time I have Invasive Ductal crap. I went with a lumpectomy, chemo and radiation and surgery 5 years ago, now I have no…
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I need opinions on hospice for my mom!
So my mom is 51 and she has had breast cancer since 2001. the cancer metastasized to her lungs about 6 years ago, and we recently found out that it is now in her brain. She had a total of 7 tumors, and they removed one. Since August 1st she has been in the hospital 3 times. The first time they did an emergency surgery to…
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Cutting edge diet research for cancer patients
In this recent short video Dr. Valter Longo (cancer and aging researcher), discusses some of his work regarding short term diets for cancer patients which are in clinical trials now, and what the resarch and population observations suggest is the best macronutrient mix for long term aging and cancer prevention.…
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What to pack for first day chemo
I start chemo in the morning. What should I eat before I go? It should take 6 to 8 hours. I know to pack water. I am diabetic and need to know what foods or possible things that might help me.
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Olga/New Flower memorial video
The funeral home has posted a beautiful video montage of photos of New Flower/Olga: www.lafuneral.com/obituaries Look for Olga Borokhov, currently on p. 2 of the obituaries. The montage begins with what looks like a photo from her wedding, and also includes a very young Olga totally rocking a bikini! Just lovely to see her…
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Sending hugs and loving thoughts to Ines/Bella Luna
I know how deeply sad Olga/New Flower's passing is for so many of us, especially those of us who met and spent time with her. I also know that Ines/Bella Luna was particularly close to Olga, and can only imagine how difficult tomorrow, the day of Olga's memorial, will be for you, Ines. So please know we will all be holding…
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DCIS and tests for decision making
Ladies, 6 years ago I had DCIS treated with a lumpectomy and interstitial multicatheter brachytherapy radiation after being told those treatments were as effective as a mastectomy in terms of mortality. I had to ask for the hormone receptor testing to be done, it was not standard. I also asked for Her2 and Oncotype DX…
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Problem with Radiation Help
I'm beginning to get burnt with rads, and, I'm using what my radiation oncologist explained to use. What has other people useful for the burn up? Thanks! [Content removed by CSN Support Team]
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Changed My Mind*
Had my yearly Diagnostic Mammogram today ....they found a lymph node that looks suspicious way under my left arm and way out at the edge of the breast tissue near the chest wall. They were not sure if perhaps it might not have always been there and they just didn't have the equipment to find it over the last 12 years…
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Thermography
Several months ago I ran across a Certified Thermography Technician and she explained the benefits of this type of screening for detecting breast cancer as opposed to Mamography which isn't always accurate. I don't know if the health insurance companies have picked it up yet, but I'm going to find out. As I recall, it was…
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October 12th - Happy Birthday wishes to Puffin2014
Puffin .. Happy Birthday greetings and well wishes to you ! Enjoy your very special day - enjoy all the love, happiness, this special day has to offer. Strength, Courage and HOPE for a cure. Vicki Sam
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Happy Birthday MollyZ - !!! October 13th
Hap Hap Happy Birthday to you Molly Z.. Enjoy your very special day -- Enjoy and celebrate! Vicki Sam