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Merry Christmas
This year has been a real adventure. The cancer journey has only been part of it. With the help of all the brothers and sisters I made it through the process. If I hadn't taken this journey I would not have gotten to know so many wonderful people. I want to wish each and every one of you a MERRY CHRISTMAS & A CANCER FREE…
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mastectomy
Merry Christmas, everyone. I am looking for the voice of experience again. I am scheduled for double mastectomy on Dec. 21. They say probably 3-4 days in the hospital, then 6 weeks recovery at home before I go back to work. I know everyone is different, but I was wondering how likely y'all think it is that I will be home…
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While I have Internet.....
These past few weeks, I have had great trouble with my internet connection. So, before I lose it again.... Happy Holidays to all! I know that for many 2007 hasn't been easy (today was my daughter's birthday....sigh....) but we still have each other, and the joys that each day can bring us. I light a star for each of you,…
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Mastitis
Have you ever had this? Really need your help!
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Challenge
I want to challenge you all to do something great for YOURSELF during the Holiday Season. Take an afternoon to enjoy being YOU, life, your friends and family. Let the hustle and bustle go. Then -- report back to us and tell us what you did. Game is on!!! Good luck -
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Twas the week before Christmas...
Twas the week before Christmas and all through the room, keyboards were silent, but mouses did zoom with cybershopping and thoughts of packages to boot. The chatters were all wrapping and decorating with zeal, wondering if the boob chat would continue for real. When all of a sudden there arose such a clatter, I ran to my…
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Christmas
I've always loved Christmas. I could keep our false Xmas tree up all year I find it that beautiful and am always sad to take it down. I love the good cheer, friendliness, food and drink. 8 months out of chemo and I find I'm looking at Christmas and my birthday differently. I want to make more out of each. Put up extra…
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Aromasin and Sleep
Has anyone had problems sleeping since they started taking Aromasin? If so, what do you take for sleep. I noticed it and told my Drs. P.A. She said that it wasn't a "usual" side effect. I have been taking Ambien CR but that doesn't keep me asleep anymore. I just started Lunesta, but that isn't working well either. I used…
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Taxol/Taxetere side effects
Hi. I was diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer in October 2006. Had 4 AC treatments between 11/06 and 3/07. Was scheduled for 4 Taxol treatments. The first treatment in April hit my joints badly and my doctor switched me to taxetere. Pain in my joints never went away. I was taking strong pain medication. In August I had…
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If Today is Monday...Tomorrow must be Chat-Night!
So, enough said~ do your own math! :-) All I know is that where I live on the West Coast, chat in room 2 starts tomorrow, Tuesday,at 6PM. We are sooo smart, we of the Traveling Mammos, that I know each of you will know when your time zone corresponds with mine! Hugs and I look forward to chatting with you! Claudia
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3 weeks after surgery
Hi New to this just trying to get thru afterafects os surgery. any advise
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Development of Oncolytic viruses as potential cancer therapeutics
I came across a very informative site that you all might be interested in. Please allow me to share it with you. It's the official website for Oncolytics Biotech, Inc. Oncolytics Biotech is a company focused on developing new treatments for cancer patients. Oncolytics Biotech proprietary reovirus formulation, Reolysin, is…
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new to tomoxifen
I have been taking tomoxifen for two weeks. I have experienced minor side effects(more intense hot flashes and occasionally slight nausea). My question is about how long does it take for side affects to appear? Do they last the whole five years? Also how bad does it effect you hair? I know everybody is different but I…
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Trying to be happy...
Hello everyone. Its me, Josie, once again. I have great news to report. Clean PET scan, once again. I'm trying to be happy about it but in the back of my mind all I see is doom. After 2 years of cancer-free living, it came back in the lung. Back on chemo for 6 months and now all clean again. Lost my hair again(much more…
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Effexor
Hi Everyone, My doctor has prescribed Effexor 75mg once a day for hot flashes/night sweats caused by chemo. I was wondering if Effexor worked for anyone here and if it did, how long before you noticed an improvement. Also, did you have any side effects from it? Thanks to everyone!
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MIA
See you in a month! May you have a very Merry Christmas and aBlessed New Year! Angel hugs and love, Cindie
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Herceptin question
Hello Does anyone know if herceptin can mask the growth of cancer cells? Has anyone heard this happening at all? Even masking the tumor markers to remain within normal range if taking this medication. Interested in what people have heard or read or thought. This seems to have happened to someone I know. And have never…
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Right or wrong..In the news....
I'm certain many of you have seen the news lately about the breast cancer patient that was pregnant during her treatment. She continued, under the watchful eyes of MD Anderson Cancer Center, to receive wide-spectrum (evidenced by her lack of hair in the interviews....) chemotherapy. Recently she delivered a 'healthy' baby…
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support
My friend was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and will begin chemo treatments next week. I want to support her but since I don't live nearby, I can't be with her. I call her and am a good listener, but what else can I do or give to her to help during this difficult time.
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Do you believe in Karma????
I just thought I would share this with you.... I ordered a set of linens on Ebay~the color and pattern were exactly what I needed to finish my Thanksgiving table. And I wanted it all to look as beautiful and inviting as possible, as I certainly have a lot to be thankful for. I was willing to pay $15.00 for the linens, and…
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HELP, surgery or no surgery
Hi, Im new to this site but not new to fighting BC. I had my first BC in 1995 stage 2 ,I was 27 yrs old had lumpectomy then chemo (adrien, 5fu,cytoxin) then radiation followed by 5 yrs tamoxifin. Stayed cancer free 11 yrs!!!! Now in April I noticed the IBC symptoms and spent the next 3 months fighting Docs to get it…
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Do we really need reminding??
Ok kiddies~ if you all would just show up in Room 2 tomorrow night at 6PM (PST)no one would have to post these weekly reminders! I know it's a busy time for all of us, but maybe you can pop in and say hello for a few minutes, huh? Hugs, Claudia
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oncotype
I heard from the Oncotype lab today and they feel sure that my insurance will at least pay for seventy per cent and the rest can be written off. Even all can be written off, if need be. I have another problem that I'm wondering if anyone has had. My CT scan showed spots on my lungs and in my chest nodes. This has everyone…
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chemo port
I have had a port for a year and a half. I'm getting ready to have it removed but it has sunken down into my chest. It looks bad. When I asked the dr. if I could have a plastic surgen repair the hollow area, they thought I was nuts. I'm not a vain person but this will look really bad with a bathing suit in the future.…
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Are positive lymph nodes usually or often swollen?
I'm awaiting lymph node dissection and am very concerned about possible lymph node involvement. I have no signs of swollen lymph nodes and am hoping that's a good sign.
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Chat Reminder
Hey gals (and guys) It's that time again. Don't miss the boob chat coming up Tuesday night at 6pm pt/9pm et in room 2. Hope we get a crowd of new and old. It's so much fun to talk with you all! Besides, I'll need some distraction - my husband will be in Ecuador climbing mountains!
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Comedy of errors....not
Had my annual mammo which showed some questionable areas so was recalled for diagnostic mammos and ultrasound. I saw all of these and went to my primary to get referrals to a breast surgeon for consult on a suspected lobular carcinoma. I got phone calls from the mammography center asking if I had the films (no, you do) and…
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Morbid, thought provoking moment...
Well I have some sad news to report. My best friends mom just passed away last week. Three weeks ago she was diagnosed with primary lung, brain and liver cancers and was given 2-6 months to live. Three weeks later, bam she's gone. I turned to my husband after finding out and said, 'If I ever get invasive cancer I hope I go…
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Yearly with my colon guy....
Well, my insurance must think I'm cured...I had to self-pay my yearly with my rad/onc who is following my colorectal cancer...lol.... He is Mr. Wonderful. He got so excited that he could still 'feel' my staples from my reenstamosis...ask if I do self exams...told him that's what HE was for, as well as supplying me with eye…
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First Year Check Up
Had my one year check-up yesterday, sonogram on one side, mammo on other to have a new baseline. Dr. said there is a node in the other that has shifted because of the two reconstructions on that side (reduction and moved nipple). But, he says it hasn't grown, just shifted and that it's benign. So, I have been given the all…