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Depression and Holiday Season
I'm sitting here not really knowing what to write. I finished my last radiation treatment a few weeks ago, and now I'm taking Arimidex...for 10 years, not 5. I have been treated for depression in the past but now it's beyond depression. I stopped seeing my therapist because I kept cancelling appts. (due to pain in my…
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we need an alternative!
I am reaching out to those of you who have turned to naturopathic medicine. Has there been much success with stage four breast cancer patients? what alternatives to chemo and radiation would you recommend? and also, where can I find a directory for an oncologist who focuses on naturopathy? Thank you for your help!!!!
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New Lumps.........weekend....scared
Hi, I had st4 bc spead to sentinal and other nodes, dx last October surgery 18th dec...lumpectomy, chemo and rads. Now I have amazing pain in my ribs just below the site. There are at least 3 lumps there ... I have only just dared to examine this area.........I know you are not doctors, But has anyone else had this?...It…
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Research On Tamoxifen Leads To Recommendation For CYP2D6 Gene Test
New info coming out of San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. Research On Tamoxifen Leads To Recommendation For CYP2D6 Gene Test Main Category: Breast Cancer Also Included In: Genetics; Menopause Article Date: 15 Dec 2008 - 4:00 PST Findings from a new study have prompted Mayo Clinic researchers to recommend CYP2D6 gene…
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uti again?
i was wondering if any of you ladies got alot of uti's. i felt full for months i just got done taking meds for one last month. this is so totally embaracing but it feels like something is falling out down there. ive told my drs, did the last urine test 3wks ago and it was clear. no pain just urinating alot and that wierd…
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spelling
I was wondering if there is someway of checking spelling on here. I am a terrible speller. I WANT MY SPELL CHECK ER(sing this to tune of I want my MTV). I can't spell anythink (see I told you). Anybody know how to spell check these messages?
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Meet with the C doc!
So we meet with the oncologist today wasnt the news I was hoping for that is for sure. The break down is a course of Chemo for 18 wks going in once every 3 wks then during that we will have Herceptin for a full YEAR. After the 18 weeks I have to decide rather I would want Rads and or a double mastectmy if I were to choose…
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New here, have question.
Hi! I came here because I am worried about my friend. She survived brest cancer 4 years ago but has recently been rediagonised with terminal cancer. Her husband is angry and not very supportive, I imagine it is just as hard on him. She has been going to chemo but it has been making her so sick and she just found out her…
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feeling bad
merry christmas all. i just want to say i feel so bad for every person in these rooms everyone with this fight with cancer. i know i complain alot but my heart is broke for all of us. i go for lads on mon. then in jan im suppose to get another mam. to kournee i pray for you hon. i to have had losses during this time my dau…
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ARIMIDEX IN COMES IN A BOTTLE
I picked up my medicine from the pharmacy and to my surprise the Arimidex was in a bottle. No more pushing the pills out of the pack. One less problem with Arimidex.
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Finished my eight rounds of chemo today...
Finished my eight rounds of chemo today and just wanted to say thank you for all of the encouragement and support that I have received here. I appreciate each and every one of you...your kindness and your patience in answering my constant questions. With your help, I have gone from "OMG, I can't do this!" to "I can be a…
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Relaxation CD during chemo -- just wanted to pass this on
A friend of mine just sent me this audio CD that is designed for relaxation and guided imagery during chemotherapy. I'm not usually into "new agey" stuff like this, but I just listened to it and it did give me a sense of peace and relaxation. I will probably transfer it to my itouch and listen while undergoing treatments.…
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Important News: ACS with SSA on disability!
From Dixchi on the colorectal board... I am a volunteer for the local ACS and just received this newsletter information; some may already know about this but for those who dont: The Social Security Administration recently launched the Compassionate Allowances Intiative, a pilot program that wiill enable people with certain…
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Nutrition during chemo
I was wondering if anyone has any good resources for nutrition during chemotherapy? Any good cookbooks or eating plans? My husband and I are avid cooks and I would like to be as healthy as possible during this period. Any suggestions??
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Lapatinib and Capecitabine
Received the reports from my tests, doctors, etc. and it is once again metastatic cells positive for Her2-neu with a score of +++. I have been doing herceptin since 2004 every 3 weeks, but they want to change to Lapatinib (biological agent similar to herceptin) and capecitabine (chemotherapy). I have been reading online…
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i got my meds. thank you
yeah they approved the arimidex. how another problem ladies. i moved to ind with son and wife in april for treatment im raising a 15 yr old gdau. when i came home from ohio from the funeral (my daughter passed) son said your out of treament now time to go. this was my dau and the mother of my gdau. cant find an affordable…
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Triple Negative on Femara
I was told by two Oncologists and Breast Cancer Surgeon that I was triple negative with only 5% ER+ and totally PR negative and that I would not benefit from hormone treatment. Now six months later after lumpectomy, chemo and radiatin (nearly finished), Oncologist and Pathologist changed the treatment plan to include…
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update on husband's cheating
A few weeks ago I wrote a post about my husband's having cheated online while I was undergoing treatment, and received numerous responses. I want everyone to know that things are going better, and the counseling seems to be helping. You can never tell the future (don't we know that as breast cancer survivors) but I think…
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AN EARLY CHRISTMAS GIFT 4 YOU
I have been making fudge and divinity all day and I decided that some of you may want the recipe for divinity. For those of you who have it, maybe you can improve on my version. DIVINITY FUDGE 2 1/3 CUPS OF SUGAR 2/3 CUP OF WHITE CORN SYRUP 1/2 CUPS OF WATER 1/4 TSP OF SALT 2 EGG WHITES 1 CUP CHOPPED NUTS (IF DESIRED) 1/2…
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Plastic splurgery?
Okey-doke. Here is the down and dirty on my recon. If any of you are reading this and considering having one, please know that I am a big drama queen (make adjustments if you are a calmer person). I will try to write the things that I wanted to know ahead of time. 1) The doctor has to take some naked before and after…
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Good News
Well, my first visit after tx with the oncologist was last Tuesday, and today I had my first mammogram. All is clear! What a great way to celebrate the holidays. The doctor has changed me to Tamoxifen, so will begin that tonight. Hoping it won't be too bad, as I had a tough time with Femara. Just wanted to share the good…
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Once again, I have a question...
I am having my last chemo this week...yay!! Then, I need to make arrangements for my 6 weeks of rads. However, I have had a virus since October (still coughing incessantly) and laryngitis for the past month. But we have pressed forward with the chemo, while keeping a close eye out for pneumonia. My question is whether it…
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insurance wont cover my arimidex what now
hey everyone. first of all merry christmas. im on medicaid called today and drug store said my insurance was not covering the arimidex this month, they did last month. 349.00 dollars. i live in ind anyone got any info for me plz. deedee
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Quietly Reflective
Dearest Sisters, I come into these amazing, insightful boards perhaps a dozen times a day. It is practically the first thing I do in the morning, and the last at night. I am always humbled to be counted in among you...you inspire me every day. I don't always respond to the posts, not even those which touch my heart in ways…
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How to deal with wife's recently diagnosed breast cancer
My wife was diagnosed with breast cancer two days ago and she seems to be dealing with it better than me. I want to cry all the time but I don't want to upset her. I don't know if I should try to be upbeat or tell her how I feel. Can anyone tell me what I should do to help her?
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WORRED WEATHER TO HAVE OTHER NON CANCER BREAST REMOVED AT THE SAME TIME!!
MY RAD. MAST. IS SCED. IN JAN. I HAVE IIIB INVAS. BC. CHEMO HAS SHRUNK THE TUMOR (ALMOST GONE)!!! THANK GOD FOR THAT! THE ONCO & SURGEON DO NOT FEEL IT IS NECESSARY TO REMOVE THE OTHER "HEALTHY" BREAST. I NEED ADVICE. I DO NOT WANT TO EVER GO THROUGH CHEMO AGAIN!!!
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Looking for other Stage 4 metastatic Breast cancer survivors
Hi, I am new to this site and looking to talk to other members who have had stage 4 metastatic breast cancer where it came back but in the lungs and are still surviving. I am interested in how long you have been CT scan clear of any evidence and what you are doing for prevention of reoccurence. I finished chemo tx one year…
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Flat Chest
I once was a 48c and then nine years ago I had breast cancer and both breast were removed. It never once occurred to me to have any type of reconstructive surgery. I like my flat look, and I am so much more than a set of boobs. (I know many don't feel this way...but there are a few of us who just don't need 'em).
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unclean lunpectomy margins, 2nd surgery?
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with stage one DCIS 3 weeks ago. I had a lumpectomy but now I have to have another surgery because two margins were "dirty." I am worried. Has anyone had this situation?
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Whew! This day is OVER!!!!!
So, today was my daughter's birthday. Hard to believe it's been 2 years that she has been gone. What did I do? I went to DISNEYLAND (yesterday)!!!!!! My other daughter Kristy and I went and enjoyed the Christmas spirit. And the fireworks. And the snow. (Hey, for we in Southern California, even FAKE snow is a big deal!!!!).…