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Still the family secret
I posted about how my parent's told me about my cousin that has breast cancer and had double mastectomy. But they did not tell my Aunt about me. I was finally able to get through to my parent that I needed to call my Aunt to help her with her daughter. I have been in contact with my Aunt but she said that she still did not…
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Loss of A Friend
Hi everyone. I just wanted to pay my respects to my friend Laura Rodriguez who finally succumbed to cancer, starting with breast cancer I believe almost 15 years ago. Laura was a devoted mother of 2, foster care mother to many, and in the midst of everything had adopted a child who was hydrocephalic and was not supposed to…
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Topsy Turvy Day.. but all is Good
Ok Girls.... I had a day today. It was my two year mammogram day. My appointment was at 3pm... So of course I drove myself nuts for most of the day... then 3pm got here... We did the normal... well normal number for now of mammograms... and I waited on pins and needles and the Tech came back and said got to do more...…
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When to tell someone about our BC
A friend asked me when the "right time" is to tell someone you are dating that you have had Breast Cancer, and that you are either "scarred" or "rebuilt"? And just how does one bring up the topic with them, anyway? Any advice? Thanks so much!
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2 years out--and still feeling sad
Hi its been a while since I've participated in these chats, but I felt the urge to talk to those that have been through what I've been through. I am 2 years out, on Hormone therapy, and happy to be alive, but sad about the loss of my innocence. If I feel pain, I always wonder is it back? I have a very loving and supportive…
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thinking about inplants after 10 years
I was fine with myself till after my husband died.Now I fell more subconscious of not having 2 like everyone eles. I say it does not bother me but it has for awhile. I have been seeing different people but everytime it gets to a serous state all that comes in my mind is what my husband use to tell me that "you are only…
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20 year survivor celebration!
I just recently celebrated being a 20 year breast cancer survivor. I had a mastectomy 3 months before my wedding in 1987. I am now not only celebrating my survivorship - but also my 20th wedding anniversary. It is been a long road filled with recurrences and setbacks. I have had chemo, radiation, biopsies, and a…
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My CANCER VIDEO
hi there everyone just wanted to share a bit of inspiration.... my son and I put this together during chemo you can watch it on this link: http://one.revver.com/watch/282100/flv/affiliate/90478 mel xoxo
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Breast Mets
I was recently diagnosed with BC mets to my lung. My lung filled up with fluid and they found malignant cells in the fluid. They drained 3 litres from my right lung. They started me on Taxotere this past Monday. I had been clean for the past 4 years and this really has me scared. If anyone has experienced this kind of…
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I"m New here...
I just had my breast removed 3 weeks ago..I'm so sore and so tired of hurting. I know my battle has just began. I did go to the chemo doctor yesterday. He told me he was going to give me time to heal because I had so much SWELLING..he said my body was reacting to the trama of removing my breast..he did make me…
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Going to Alaska...say, maybe there's a song....lol
Leaving EARLY (6:30am flight) tomorrow to fly to Vancouver...7 day cruise.... Take care, all....sigh...7 days WITHOUT a computer.... Hugs, kathi
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National Race for the Cure
Don't know who was at the race today but it's awesome that over 45,000 people registered for a race that supports finding a cure for Breast Cancer. I finally met my goal, ran the entire race. People were great, as I started to slow down during the last mile people would come by me and offer word of encouragement. For those…
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Arimidex to Femara Update
Hey all... Just an update. I had posted about Arimidex causing me problems with my feet and legs swelling. I stopped taking it about a week ago and met with my Onc today. My feet and legs are much better. She had an Echocardiagram done t make sure that it wasn't my heart. I had problems with it about a year ago due to…
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I DID IT!
thru the hoopla of all this beasty stuff..I finished my final in Medical billing/claims specialist! and what is amazing...I can still RECALL stuff that I learned! HA So there IS hope for this ole gal! Now to START my business as a medical biller... I am certainly doing the 'SNOOPY dog'dance with…
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Breast calcification
I just had a follow-up mammogram (diagnostic) to better determine my few spots of calcification. I was told that the test would take about 1hour and 1/2. However, after only 2 photos and only about 30 minutes, a doctor came back to talk to me about my results as he sees it. I was told that most are benign but the only way…
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Question about Arimidex alternatives
I know there's been some discussion lately about adverse side-effects of Arimidex. I've been on it for a few months and stopped it about 10 days ago due to bone and joint pain. I'd also noticed that I was having trouble walking . . . . . my gait was very irregular and I was feeling unsteady on my feet. My oncologist had me…
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Cantron
Hi all -- BC survivor of 2 years. I've just started Arimidex. My massage therapist told me about Cantron. Has anyone heard of this? Anybody using it? It's supposed to be some all natural anti-cancer, boost your immune system drug. Hope everyone is doing well. I don't post often, but I read all the time. :)
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change in remaining breast
I had a mastectomy Sept 05 then chemo and a full year of Herceptin that finished Dec 06. I've been on Tamoxifen since Mar 06. My doctor has said I've received the best treatments available and shouldn't worry about a reoccurance. There have been changes to my remaining breast, though. There is not a new mass or tumor, but…
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Inspirational saying.....
Found this today on one of my sites.... When you come to the edge of all the light you know and are about to step off into the darkness of the unknown, faith is knowing that one of two things will happen: there will be something solid for you to stand on, or you will be taught how to fly. Patrick Overton I would only add,…
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Essiac Tea - Cancer Cure?
Has anyone heard of this tea as a cure for cancer? Please let me know. They claim it doesn't harm you while you are taking chemo, or any other treatments. I'm a sceptic. Thanks, Karen
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facial hair after chemo??
I finished my last chemo Apr 5th and since then I've had 2 people comment on my facial hair. I've always had very fine light facial hair that most women have, but this stuff is either longer or thicker. At any rate it's enough to warrant comments. How flipping depressing! Not bad enough that I now look like I'm 70 yrs…
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I don't understand my pain
Does anyone still have pain in their ribs, under the arm, etc. I am told this is just the way it will be from now on, but I only had stage 1 breast cancer. Radiation was complete 1 year ago 3/21 and I can't stand to be touched or hugged because my rib cage hurts..all the time. I exercise to strengthen muscles and just…
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Not feeling pretty anymore
I know that so many of us have so many more things to be concerned with myself included but yesterday I got dressed for an inteview and after I put my makeup on and stood in the mirror it occured to me that I don't feel pretty anymore, I know it's just psychological crap but it's here and I don't like it. I don't think…
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her2new and herceptin
Hi to all. I'm a newby here, diagnosed in Dec. and taking my last AC next week. I'm in a clinical trial because my her2neu is at a 3+. I'm going to be starting on taxol and herceptin after I'm through with AC for 9 weeks, and have to continue on the herceptin for a year, even through radiation. I have 2 questions. First,…
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Survivorship
It occurs to me that all the recent articles about breast cancer seem to focus on the probablity that this disease will recur, and will most likely be the cause of death. This seems to be the opinion even if your disease was Stage 1 or even 2 with no lymph node involvement, etc. I find it a bit depressing. When I was first…
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What does this mean?
My mom was just told that her cancer is back and that it is incurable. She is only 57, and I just can't accept the fact that she has no hope for a cure. The doctor told her that she could do hormone therapy, but wants to do a lung biopsy first to see if her hormone receptors are positive. Her receptors were initially…
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HaPpY MoThEr'S DaY to all
May your day be bright,full of hugs,love and joy. billswife---> Hope your trip to MI was good...I can't wait to go to my part of MI in a couple weeks. God Bless ALL Cindie
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A better day for Mother's Day
Let me start with the good news. Last week's MRI showed improvement in Bill's brain tumors over the original one. Our oncologist will now take everything to the Gamma Knife team and they'll decide if they want to wait another 6 weeks to see if there is additional improvement or forge ahead now. To be honest we were both…
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For my daughter...I miss her....
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free I'm following the path God laid for me I took his hand when I heard His call I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day To laugh, to love, to work, or play Tasks left undone must stay that way I've found that peace at the close of the day. If my parting has left a…
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Advice on Tram Flap in the Seattle area
I had a bilateral mastectomy due to DCIS this year. I am looking for advice from women that have had the tram flap surgery performed in the Seattle area, specifically at Virginia Mason Hospital. Any advice would be much appreciated!!