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The end is in sight
Its hard for me to grasp it, but I only have six radiation treatments left and I am done. Do not have to have additional therapy because I am negative. Will meet with my oncologist on November 3 regarding removal of the port and whether other tests will be done later. Doesn't seem possible - 8 months ago it seemed like it…
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Something Nice
Hi Ladies, I wanted to share something with you all that has happened recently with my hair. I think you're the only ones that would truely understand -- with the exception of my mom. I shaved my head in Nov of 2003. Pre-cancer I had long straight, very blonde hair. From the time I can remember, I was always complimented…
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Can't seem to consider myself a "survivor"--too depressed
Hi, This is my first post. I had ductal carcinoma in situ and invasive lobular. Had 2 lumpectomies and then bilateral mastectomy when they didn't get it all. Reconstruction done. The last 3-4 months I have gotten more and more depressed. I have taken meds for depression and anxiety for years but this is much worse. I just…
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good mornig i started my arimidex
i finally decided to take my pill. i started it 3days ago. i really struggled with this. no side effects so far. thanks to all who talked to me about this. i prayed over this lil pill too. he's a good god. too young and scared. i know the feeling plz talk to the lord. he's the way maker no matter what. i know its not easy…
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Bilateral tram or DIEP
I posted this a couple of days ago, but I do not see it on the site today, so I am trying again...don't know where it went. I am looking for a response from someone who has had bilateral reconstruction using her own body tissues rather than implants. I am interested in what the total experience is like...surgery, recovery…
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Something so small that brings so much pleasure....
I remember in my 'BC' (Before Cancer) part of life, I used to do many things that just flat out made me feel special... I returned to one of those things today: I had a manicure!!! AND I scheduled the next one for after I return from Turkey! I am gazing at my fingers right now and smiling....I forgot how good it felt to…
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addendum/seroma advice
Please read my post on 'seroma advice desperate' so I won't have to repeat the background of this problem. However, I wanted to ad something to this post, in which I wrote that I was concerned that not only was I experiencing fluid build-up on the side of my most recent mastectomy in my back (apparently a common…
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Halloween
I just love Halloween. It's the only holiday that you don't have to fix a meal and clean the house! And you get to eat lots of candy! And you get to dress up in costumes and no one thinks you're strange! Happy Halloween to all! I'm so excited I couldn't wait until tomorrow to post this!!!! I'll be sitting on the porch…
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New and improved?
Is it me or is the new and improved chat room down again?
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A Fish Out Of Water
Every night I have trouble sleeping. I feel like a fish out of water, I flip and flop all night. I'm hot, than I'm cold. and because I'm awake my mind starts racing on the what if's and the when will. It's been 4 months since my mastectomy and I still can't get any sleep.
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pagets
hi iam new to this just got the news i am dcis in my milk ducts where will i find more info ont his i surched and couldnt find any thing i will have a bilataral next month but would like more info please help me
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worried about bump in back
I had a mastectomy on Sept. 18. On October 8 I had an accident in which I slid all the way down my stairs. Several days ago I noticed a swelling (not a lump) on my back (I should also say that I had lat flap reconstructive surgery, which involves taking a muscle from the back). I asked my plastic surgeon if this was fluid…
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myofacial pain syndrome
I had a mastectomy in which muscles and nerves were cut, no reconstruction. As a result of this surgery, I now suffer shoulder and neck pain. P/T and yoga are helping. I am unable to wear bra with straps. Any type of bra strap causes the muscles to spasm. Would love to chat with someone familiar with this situation.
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Group Hug
I just couldn't help myself. I read further into StupidCancer's posts. And, now I need a group hug. This site has been a positive, loving place. It still is. Love to all of you as we, at all stages and ages, different and the same, go into our weekends. I am not much of a pray-er, but, I pray that we all find some comfort,…
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The Holidays are upon us!
I have been a member of CSN for almost 6 years~ and for the past three of them have been exchanging Holiday Ornaments with those I know from chat. It is of course NOT obligatory, but for those who have wanted to participate, it has been a nice connection with our CSN family. If anyone wants to be a part of this years…
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It's been a long time
Wow, I have missed all of you a lot!!! I actually took my computer with me while on vacation, thinking I would pop in here and say hello. Alas, my computer decided not to work in beautiful Cabo San Lucas Mexico! So instead of posting and reading all of your infinitely fascinating posts, I snorkled, zip-lined,was a semi…
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CSN Dana and all
You know, I have to admit it. The new format on this board (after having some months to get used to it) is fabulous. Funny how change is hard to deal with, especially change of something you love. But I do love it MORE now. In the old days I used to pull up the posts, wondering if I had read the latest, unable to remember…
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My big sister
I find myself watching the calendar these days recalling what was happening last year at this time. Last year we were on mission to make my big sister’s passing as easy as possible. In retrospect I think she was the one making sure she made it as easy on us as possible. She was amazing, she wrote her own obit, planned her…
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JUST A NOTE
Hello Ladies and Gents, I cannot say I will never post to Jack's original post again as one should never say never cause you really never know. That said I thought I would just note that Jack is truly on a mission, I googled his name and he has posted to many, many sites declaring how ACS did him wrong by unjustly removing…
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Still around--just TIRED
Hi ladies, I didn't go away I just finally got kicked in the butt by the chemo. I'm still trying to go to work as much as possible but am considering taking a LOA and going on short term disability. Going to discuss it with ONC this Wednesday proir to chemo. I'm aabout 1/2 way through and each treatment is slowing me down…
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Finished with all reconstruction
Hey All you Beautiful Babes, Well, yesterday I finished my last surgery and had the nipple reconstruction. I never imagined how incredible I feel. I had originally decided not to have it and it was "no big deal" but I did take the plunge and feel absolutely incredible. I have to wear loose shirts for a while but to see a…
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Looking for someone who has done bilat. recon. with your own tissue.
Hey, this is seof. I am still looking for someone who has been down the road I hope to go down. I have had bilateral mastectomy and want to have bilateral reconstruction, prefreably diep, or tram flap. There are 2 Drs. in my part of TX who will do this bilaterally (several unilaterally). Has anyone done this? What's the…
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arimidex i start today uhg
hello all i start the lil pill today its been 3 weeks since my last rad treatment so i guess i need to get started. i seen dorothys site. god help us all. this gets nerve racking. be of good corage this to shall pass deedee
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seroma advice please desperate
I had a mastectomy on Sept. 18 and about two weeks ago my drains were removed. When they were removed, they were at about 20 cc. Since then, I have been having fluid build-up. My doctor's PA told me to wear a compression garment (girdle) which I have been doing, but it actually seems to have made the problem worse. I feel…
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verite
hi this is deedee i went to the web site after-cancer.com and seen your writing. are you saying they think these hormonal pills might increase the risk of the cancer coming back. you had bad skin effects anything else. wow your site is full of info. sometimes to much info scares me. i read so much different stuff. oh by…
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JUST FOR FUN
Hello Gal's and Guy's, I hope no one minds but sometimes we need a stress reliever so here are two web sites with a little October fun. Hope you enjoy them. http://www.ferryhalim.com/orisinal/g2/applegame.htm http://www.brandextract.com/catbowling You may have to copy and paste each one. Have a wonderful weekend! RE
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Neupogen or Neulasta
Which one is better???? I know Neupogen is given daily for 8-10 days after chemo WHILE Neulasta is only once after chemo after each treatment. So why anyone want to inject 8 times vs. 1 time ????? I am so confused and lost. My mother's doctor has recommended neupogen so I was wondering if I should talk to her about…
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Oophorectomy to prevent recurrence of ER/PR+ breast cancer
I'm not really sure what to do here, but here goes. I'm wondering if there are some survivors out there who were pre-menopausal, chose to have an oophorectomy (or not) and would like to share thoughts or advise with someone facing that decision. I was 41 when I finished nursing my youngest son, and found a lump. I was…
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TAC or Dose Dense
We met an oncologist today and we were given options of either choosing TAC (conventional - given every 3 weeks - 6 treatments) OR Dose Dense (AC - given every 2 weeks - 4 treatments and Taxol weekly for 12 weeks). Can someone tell me waht are pros and cons???? Please help. With both therapies (options) - my mom will also…
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Postmenopausal and taking Arimidex.
I'm 53 years old, and I'm postmenopausal. I had a mastectomy in June for stage| cancer. I'm taking Arimidex, what kind of side affects should I expect? Is there someone that has been taking them for a long time.