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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.
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Taxol & Pain???
Anyone on the Taxol train got any suggestions for the neuro, pain I just got my 8th infusion last week, talked my onco in skipn a week then just giving me one last big dose. Every thing hurts feet hands, joints, wrist,anckles, just getting out of bed sucks. I am tryn everything, I feel like a wimp, I have a good attitude…
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Squish! Smooch! Bam!!!
I go for my mammogram today.....rofl! Also a DEXA scan to see how my bones are doing! Hugs, Kathi
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fluid build-up
I am worried about fluid build-up after a mastectomy. I had a mastectomy in January for cancer. The second day after the surgery, the drain popped out by accident, causing a major problem. There was a huge build-up of fluid after this and they kept on aspirating it, but eventually they had to re-attach the drain surgically…
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Rethinking life
Since becoming diagnosed with breast cancer (week of May 5,08), going through skin-sparing mastectomy with reconstruction, (8-4-08) I feel like the cancer took more then my breast. I find myself rethinking my life. Have I done everything, or is there more. I feel confused, fear, not at peace. I should be, and I'm thankful,…
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chat down again?
Well, once again I cannot enter chat. The java symbol and the little connect button appears but that is as far as I can get. This happens so frequently, its getting very frustrating. Before they "updated" chat we never had any of these problems. Anyone else having the same problem?? P.S. I watched "living Proof". It made…
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What is NORMAL Screening after Breast cancer, mastectomies, reconstruction without chemo or radiatio
I realize everyone is different with specific types of cancer, diagnosis and treatment, I will try and outline my journey. My concerns are feeling confident with my care and treatment in the past year. I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma in July of 07. I had a bi-lateral mastectomy, reconstruction with silicone…
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flap surgery
I can hardly believe that the time has already come for the latissimus flap surgery that just a month ago I was posting questions about. Thankfully, I am not too anxious. Thanks to some lovely ativan to take at night to sleep and not lay awake "thinking" about it. My "nest" is already to go, lots of pillows, portable dvd…
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Advanced Breast Cancer + Stomach Cancer
I am a 2-year Advanced BC survivor and have been getting Faslodex treatments monthly since May '08. Two weeks ago, I was diagnosed with a new primary cancer of the stomach and the prognosis is not good. After meeting with specialists, it seems that my only hope, clinically speaking, is to undergo a very invasive and…
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all done with chemo, total remission, reconstruction
Well I finished chemo on Sept 17. Had my pet scan on Oct. 8. The report came back and I am in total remission. Now what exactly does that mean? I always forget to ask the important questions when I'm with my Onc. I have to go on tamoxifen for 5 years but I guess that's it. I am scheduled for my DIEP Flap reconstruction on…
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just wondering
does any one on this site live in or near lorain ohio im thinking of going there but dont know about their small cancer center
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Do I need to change my doctor?
I remember when I went to the first visit with the oncologist on March 08, before having the mastectomy. He explained everything very good, he was so patient, he answered so many questions I had, and he told me he was going to be there for me any time, I could call him and he was going to return my call.... Well, it didn't…
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Rads finished!!!!!
Oh my god, my skin burned so bad from the radiation. I'm finally just now starting to heal. It's time for me to start taking my tamoxifen but i'm scared too. What do i expect from this little white pill. Plz help once agin. I've been carrying it around in my purse for a couple weeks now and havent put not one pill in my…
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thank you all
thank you all for your kind words. ive been sick and go tommarro for port flush start the arimidex this week. praying all goes well with it . i have to move soon. my son and his wife said they want their house back. my heart is broken. i told them it would be a while before i would be able to back up and go. but i guess…
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dropping in
Jest dropping to say HIYA! and reading some posts.....love the PINK oness hahahaha made me laugh and I needed that. God bless you all. cindie
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Cold season...
Ok, I am desperately trying to duck and dodge any illness out there. But what does one do when one's family has all come down with nasty colds? I can't avoid them. And while I wash my hands frequently and run around behind them with a can of Lysol, spraying everything they touch, I fear that catching said cold is…
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Need Advise
This is my first time here. I was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in June and am currently about halfway done with chemo. I was wondering if anyone has had the same issues as I have. The first part of the treatment was with cytoxin and adryamicin and I had terrible side effects, the sores in the mouth and instant…
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Pink Ribbon yuk
Well here it is...Breast Cancer awareness month. If one more person comes up to me and asks if they can put my name on something as "a survivor" or ask me to contribute because "well we just thought YOU would want to" I will scream. They just don't get it that for us it is not just a "month", it is breast cancer awareness…
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Duration of Side Effects
I've been told and read extensively about the side effects from my chemo drugs, taxotere and cytoxan, but what I can't seem to find out is how long do some these symptoms last? For instance, the bone pain, the metallic taste in the mouth (mine just started today), the fatigue? Do they go away before you start your next…
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plz help
my dau killed herself tues nite. i just finished my rad on the fri before that she was waitnig for me to come back to ohio with her. helppppppppp. she needed me and i wasnt there