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newly diagnosed
HI, I'm Bev. I was diagnosed on the 13th of this month. Grade 3 aggressive ER/PR/HER2-neu positive of the right breast. Start chemo on Friday. Have chest port placed tomorrow. Have had pain on my right side chest area for a while, but no one seems concerned with it. Will have (I am assuming) tomorrow a chest x ray. How can…
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friend newly diagnosed and stage 4 - looking for help for her
I just got a Facebook message from a friend. She had her mammogram a couple weeks ago, was diagnosed with breast cancer, had a PET scan that showed mets to ribs, spine, pelvic bones, proximal femoral bones, sternum and proximal humeral bones. Right breast lit up so she'll be having an ultrasound and a bone biopsy. I don't…
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Mom has stage 4 breast cancer
My mom was diagnosed (4 years after getting stage 2 and being in remission), 1 week ago with stage 4 metastatic breast Cancer. She is incredibly positive and my Dad has a postive outlook, too. I called my sister, who lives on the other side of the country than me, and as soon as she answered she just started sobbing. I…
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It has been 2 yrs.
@ years next week since I stopped TAMOXIFN..... it was a long 5 years... Denise
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Survivors to the Summitt
Saturday was out annual Survivors to the Summit an awareness and fund raising activity for the Cancer Wellness House. It turned out to be a beautiful day. Weather was in the low 60's whrn we got to the Ski Resort about 745a. It was representing all cancers, male and female as well as families who have lost someone. We have…
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after much thinking
after much thinking i decided that this is a perfect opportunity to tell my story and let outsiders see how it is to live with cancer. I got to thinking that maybe i could help one person then it would make it worth it all. a person with or with out cancer. so i started a blog i would like to invite you guys to read it and…
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Decision Time
The newspaper had an item in it Saturday that the place where I went for chemo and still go for my follow-up appointments is closing the first part of October because of the high cost of making the building meet code (our state gets carried away with specs). This is disappointing to me because I had to travel just a half…
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Update on scan results.
NOT WHAT I wanted. Aromason has stopped working. Will either strat on Ibrace w/Aromason... The work together and the Aromason gives the Ibrace a boost to target the tumors. Tumors are growing and there are many new ones mostly on the head, breastbones and right knee which was already quite full of tumors. The tumors on t…
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OFF TOPIC annual colonscopy Monday...# 26th ---update
I have colitis and monday I go in for my 26th one-not that I am couting... ahhhh Prep is the killer , not the test. THE prep makes me feel like I imagine a junkie...hot sweats, chills, dry heaves etc...same every year for 22 yrs now...they say the prep is better this year....we'll see Denise
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Today is mommallen's Birthday * August 5 *
Sending BIG wishes your way - hope you had a fantastic day! (sorry I'm a little late posting today) And your year ahead is filled with health, happiness and love all around! Jenny
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Today is Sunrae's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope you have a delightful day - filled with all your favorite people! ...and a year of health & happiness! Jenny
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Where you advised to get a Vitamin and Mineral check when you first found out you had cancer?
I've been doing a lot of research and I keep running across how being defiencent in Vitamins and Minerals can lead to or at least are linked to increasing the risk of cancer... http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/news/20110429/low-vitamin-d-linked-to-aggressive-breast-cancer When you first found out you had cancer did…
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Arimidex and Pap Smears
I am a breast cancer survivor and will be a 5 year one in November of this year. I have been taking Arimidex since my last Mammosite treatment almost 5 years ago. A couple days ago I went for my annual Pap Smear. The medical assistant rushed me while I was trying to do the paperwork I knew it wasn't going to be the best…
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Tissue Expander
How long is the recovery time when tissue expanders or exchanged for implants?
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Wig reimbursement!
My fricken Insurance sucks... they said they reimburse my for the wig i bought.. even if it is out of network.... I had a prescription, and sent them all the info, reciepts, etc... And they won't give me anything.... Is there anything out there for cancer patients that can help with this.... my stupid insurance, is Cigna!…
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Post Masectomy, lymph node removal pain a year later ?
Dear all... any input would be appreciated. Last year I was diagnosed with DC IS breast cancer, on my right side. I chose to have a Masectomy, which included removal of lymph nodes under my arm. Of course, initially, I had pain in my arm pit.. no other post surgical issues.. This week the pain under my armpit has been…
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O.T. vacation-Camping
I will be away for over a week in the Adk. Mountains in NYS-NO cell service, no online (no electric) (as of Saturday) Lost to the rest of the world...boating, kayaking, fishing, biking, hiking all in peace and tranquility. I will catch up when I get back. Denise
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Question: Pre-meds for Taxol Chemo
Hi sisters, I am getting close to the day I get my first taxol treatment - on Friday. I have a concern. I heard they give you pre-meds the day before treatment, 10 steroids (WOW) to prevent allergic reaction? Anyhow, my Onco will not do this with me. I will simply go in on Friday, do my blood test, and wait to be called…
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TRIPLE NEGATIVE
I was wondering if any / how many of my sisters here are triple negative????? I am triple neg and feel I will be fighting this the rest of my life. Milly
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Today is Blownaway60's Birthday!
Happy Birthday!!!! Best wishes for a great day and your year ahead full of happiness, health & love! Jenny
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Ovary pain
I finished radiation last Thursday. I still have herceptin til end of year.. Will take tomoxifen for ten years. Have started having ovary pains. i have been in menopause because of chemo. Can anyone relate.. Thanks mary
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triple positive
I'm Bev and triple positive on ER, PR, and HER2. Anyone else out there in same boat that can share their experience? I'm grade 3, aggressive ductal. 3.2cm size. Start chemo tomorrow. Taxotere, perjeta, herceptin. Thanks!
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Today is Pattannes' Birthday!
Happy*HAPPY Birthday!!!! Hope you have a wonderful day filled with tons of fun and lots of surprises! Jenny
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75th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
Next Monday the 75th Sturgis Rally officially starts so am asking again if anyone is coming. As this is the 75th one more than a 1,000,000 (as more than a million) are expected this year. So far it does seem like there are more bikers here already than usual before a Rally. No, I don't normally go to Sturgis during Rally…
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Well I am back finally!!!
Hello Friends, I have been gone for a long time on this board & several others as well because I had 2 major surgeries in Dec & Jan.... I actually had a portion of my brain removed so I guess I am a real airhead now.....LOL!!!!!! Yet seriously I am a survivor!!!! Thanks to the Lord & I am regaining my motor controll…
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When can you say out loud you are cancer free ?
I had a bilateral masectomy last December. I have two more treatments of Herceptin. My port comes out September 11th. When can you say you are cancer free. Ever ? Is it remission ? What is this stage of my life called beside ? So glad to be near the end. So grateful !!!!
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Blue Moon tonight
Tonight is a Blue Moon. All that means is that it is the second full moon within a calendar month. The Presides Meteor Shower also starts tonight so there will be lots of 'Shooting Stars' Winyan - The Power Within Susan
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Today is KathiM's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope you have a wonderful day - and a very happy, healthly year! much love, Jenny
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5 Years on Femara
I do not post very often but thought this might be worth sharing. I was dxd in July of 2009 with IDC, ER+/PR+ and Her2+. I had a Lumpectomy, 6 rounds of chemo, 33 radiation treatments, a year of Heceptin and I just finished my 5 years on Femara. I saw my onc yesterday for my 6th month check up and she gave me permission to…
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radiation therapy surprises
I just finished 33 radiation therapy sessions directed at my left breast. I underwent a lumpectomy for a very small malignancy (DCIS) at the 8:30 location. I was given a 10 percent higher dosage of radiation than normal because the cancer was Grade 3. I experienced little fatigue during the course of my treatment, but…