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plz give me advice
i have had pain in my left side for about 2 weeks. i seen my onco dr last. he asked me to rate the pain at that time it was about a 3 so he said dont worry. put me on iron pill called slow fe. i took it twice. then quit. he than ordered blood work and told me it would take about a week for the tests to come back. a few…
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radiation emotional scars
My radiation treatments stopped in April, but I still am unable to sleep due to the emotional trauma. My center wasn't patient oriented. They are tied into a teaching facilitiy and I felt that I was treated like a lab speciman instead of like a patient. I told them I didn't want trainees involved in my treatments, but 2…
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Effexor
I'm looking for some advice on Effexor. I am one-year since my diagnosis with breast cancer at age 36, and still in treatment with Herceptin/Zometa/Tamoxifen. I had a bilateral mastectomy and bilateral oophorectomy (ovaries) back in April. Since that time I've just tried to push ahead and get through the days. Everyone…
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HAS ANYONE STOPPED USING FEMARA, ARIMIDEX ETC BECAUSE OF SIDE EFFECTS
I am having such a bad time with Femara. Stopped for 3 weeks because of leg pain, and went back on in late August. Now the muscle pain in my chest and back and legs is just a bit much. Sometimes I think I am having a heart attack. I stop taking the pill and the muscle pains get better. Seeing my onc later this month. These…
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Femara
I am a 9 month survivor of breast cancer, and have completed chemo and radiation. I am now taking Femara to eliminate estrogen production, and will take this for five years. Unfortunately, side effects are really giving me a hard time. Has anyone taken this drug, and if so, how did it affect you? The decision to start…
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I NEED YOUR EAR !
Hi Ladies, How everyone is doing well-and feeling well too! I am 33 years old and I felt a lump in March of this year. My gyn sent me for a ultrasound and they saw a solid mass (catergory 4). I had it removed in Aug (because of insurance battle). I went to my surgeon to discuss my pathology report from the biopsy and he…
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A bit of Turkish Delight...I'm back!
Well, I'm not quite sure what time it is...between a 10-hour time difference, and a 14-hour flight, I figure that it's 3 weeks from last Tuesday now...rofl! The trip was fabulous! We had some adjustment to living our lives based on 37 people, with time schedules...but for the rest...well, 'squattie potties', MAJOR amounts…
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Not the sharpest tool
Okay, I give up. This is regarding editing the preferences for this site on my personal info page. I have tried every different configuration of settings and I am still getting email notifications of every post on the site. I check the site daily and would rather not also have, say, 25 messages a day about new posts in my…
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Flu Shot WOW
Monday I went for a check-up. And it was time for my flu shot. Who have gotten their shot?
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went to dr today
well i went to my oncology dr today, he says my white might have went from chemo still. i dont understand that i finished chemo june 30th. i hope these people know what theyre donig. i just started taking betaglucan. its a vit for immune system. says its help build white cells. last month 3.5 this month 2.8 plz pray for me…
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Working and Chemo
2 weeks ago, on a Monday, got a job offer that I've been wanting for six months. The very next day, Tuesday, went to doctor and found out I have IBC (Inflammatory Breast Cancer). Had my first Chemo on the next Wed. (things are moving very fast). I start my new job (State position) tomorrow (Monday) and would welcome any…
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noo-noo, noo-noo, noo-noo, noo-noo
Well, it's Sunday and the chat room is down again....I feel like I am in the Twilight Zone....LOL
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how to know if recur after bilateral
Okay, I am now settling into my post-treatment life. My hair is growing back (although still very fine and short) and I feel good. I am even starting to get back to my old activities, book clubs and such. I had bilateral mastectomies and am BRCA 1, so now my worry is: how would they know if it comes back? I have asked…
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When is safe to color the hair?
My hair is growing back slowly but strong. I colored it for so many years, that I'm really not sure if all the white hair I have now is new, after the chemo, or if it was that way before I lost it. I'm still using the wig, when going out, but I think in a couple of weeks I will decide to go out without it. Does anyone know…
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Restrictions after treatment
I finished chemo on 10/31 and getting ready to start radiation. A vacation (cruise) is in the plan for early 2009 and wondered what are restrictions following treatment. I forgot to ask the oncologist about this, but will do so next month. Any advice?
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THANKFUL
To all the ladies and gents who have breast cancer and come here for support I thought I would send HUGS to all of you in the spirit of Thanksgiving (since it is November) and say how thankful I am to still be alive and how blessed I feel to have found all of you. You have been so kind as to answer my questions on chest…
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Time to start over.
Period. We are all in the same boat. Lets just take a look at the passenger list. Maybe you will respond by just typing your name if you want to start over. I truly love you all. Joyce
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Brushing Teeth; Heart Burn
My mother always seems to get sick when it comes time to brush her teeth. Does anyone else going through chemo have this problem? She uses a soft tooth brush but we were wondering if anyone could suggest a good tooth paste. Maybe something with very little taste. Also, she is having horrible heartburn and she never had…
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need info
I know where to come when I'm feeling overwhelmed and you ladies are it. I need some GOD info...that stands for Good Orderly Direction since my emotions are getting the best of me. I had a double mas June 18 with expanders put in at the time of surgery. Didn't think I needed radiation but turns out I did. Finished…
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low white count
i finished chemo jjuune 30th. rad oct 3rd. last month my white count was 3.5 yesterday was 2.8. i dont under stand. whats going on. deedee
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Do I HAVE to have a Mammogram?
My oncologist has deigned to see me again in 4 months. His nurse gave me a form to get a mammogram done "sometime before that appointment". The last one I had was in October last year and showed absolutely nothing wrong, even though I had a lump the size of a golf ball that was visible to the eye. Ultrasound showed it. But…
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Low White Blood Count-Neulasta shots
I just received my first shot of Neulasta for low white blood count. I am experiencing a lot of back, leg, hip pain. Tylenol doesn't seem to ease the pain. Does anyone know how long this pain lasts? It's difficult trying to sleep or just sit comfortably. I know bone pain is a side effect of the shot but this is no very…
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Not liking this...
I had my first Abraxane infusion three days ago. The onc warned me that I could have some aching, which may or may not be rather severe. Well, I am not aching, but rather, I have shooting pain everywhere from my shoulders to my toes. It's constant. The only time I don't hurt is if I manage to fall asleep for awhile.…
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HELLLP
I am now in chemo(CMF)treatments for invasive ductal carcinoma grade 3 in the right breast and have now discovered a red angry bump on the other breast real close to the nipple. It hurts when ever tuched or rubbed. Some skin has peeled off. I can't get to a Dr. until Monday but i'm freaking out now. Any one had this happed…
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A Blast From the Past
FYI~ I spoke with Dana a few weeks ago, and mentioned how disconcerting it is to have posts from 2003-20003, etc pop up and have us respond to them as if they are new postings. She said that because all of our original posts exist ( prior to the CSN "face-lift") that if anyone scrolls and finds a topic they are interested…
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Not completely balanced...yet
We all try to be positive on this board. And that is a really good thing - I believe in positive energy. But, sometimes, it might seem that everyone else is coping so well while at home, we still have some troubles. So I am going to write about my experience this morning. I went for my one year post dx mammogram, walk in,…
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Walking the Walk
Well, so you will FNALLY not have to hear about it any more~ the Santa Barbara Half-Marathon was yesterday!!! The weather was perfect~ drizzly and cool. It hid my sweat/hot flashes wonderfully! HAHAHAHA My walking partner and I knew our bodies would NEVER let us run 13.1 miles, so we ( and another friend of ours) decided…
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So glad to be back
I just wanted to say that I missed all of you guys. Though my vacation was like being in paradise and we couldn't have asked for better weather, great food and drinks, I actually MISSED my kids. LOL. There was absolute quiet. Actually too quiet. Now, that I'm home I could've been gone another week. I kind of forgot how 2…
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happy today
Just wanted to let all of you know that today I am very happy: although I have been complaining to this board that my hair is growing in thinly and slowly, my husband (who never gives compliments unless he means them) said that my hair is actually stylish and doesn't look mannish the way I thought. Another friend said it…
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Chat-Drat
CSN Dana asked me to PLEASE tell any and all of who who asre having trouble getting into the chatroom to send an email to the webmaster being specific as to date, time, etc. This is supposed to help~ but being a techno-virgin, I have NO IDEA why or how this is beneficial! Message delivered, my conscience is…