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3 months-----still good!!!!
Went for my second 3-month post-cancer checkup today....STILL NED on BOTH!!!! NAKED HAPPY DANCE!!!! Hugs, Kathi
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Gum problems
I finished A/C treatments in December. I have always had healthy teeth and gums and had a checkup right before I started treatment. Anyway, since then my gums are a mess. They don't bleed or anything but they seem to be loose. When I floss, some of my gums will actually pull away from my teeth! It has to be from the chemo.…
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newly diganosed
I just went through my second surgery for a lumpectomy and the doctor called and stated there is more cancer. I am scared as to what is going to happen to me next? anyone gone through this?
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Finished A/C and Now . . . .
Hi Everyone, Last week I had my 4th and final A/C infusion; I seem to have survived it! I'm 55 pounds lighter (since mastectomy), still bald and eyebrowless, but HEY! I'll be starting Aromasin in a few weeks (I'm 57, way past menopause, and ovaries were removed 10 years ago). Months ago I had genetic testing done at the…
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When they open you up to do surgery, does the air make whatever cells are leftover, hiding, more of
Is that an old wives tale? Have you ever heard of that? Thanks, Prayerangel
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4th time having B/C...have questions...
Hi all, Had 2 mastectomies, 2 yrs. apart. Had A/C & Taxol chemo & radiation. 4 yrs. later, 3rd occurence, right in middle of my chest. Not attached to anything, had surgery and radiation. Now, 2 mos. later, I can feel it growing again. Don't want to do chemo, if it's offered, I see my oncologist in 2 days. I'm guessing I…
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What if you don't get good news?
I was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer in June. I did the chemo 4 AC combo, 4 Taxol, then I did the surgery--partial mastectomy with lymph node disection. Breast clear--1 out of 8 lymph nodes has residual cancer. Now I am doing the radiation. But before I started the radiation they told me to do another CT scan. Turns…
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The Cure
Now that I have your attention: In this year of electing a president, all cancer survivors need to find the candidate who supports Cancer research-a-ie; stem cells, which could very well bring the cure to all cancer. Vote with your breasts.. The politics of cancer can kill you..of over 10,000 grants from the National…
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Good Check Up
Hey All, I had a great day today. Went to my Radiologist for my 1 year after Radiation check up.... So you guys know that I was a little nuts all week... worrying just a little. Well maybe more than a little.... But GOT A GREAT CHECK UP.... and don't have to see that Doctor for 6 more months.... And as they described it to…
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Just so you know
Hello Friends, Well I thought I would write and let you know that the past few days have been some of the toughest days I have had to face since my own diagnosis almost 10 years ago with this disease. I knew this day would come when someone close to me would have to have their own fight but my best friend in the world,…
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facing surgery/ telling Mom
I am 52 and I was diagnosed on 1/16/07 with invasive breast cancer, I will have a lumpectomy on the 26th, is there something I can do between now and then to make the surgery easier or build up my strength? How will I feel afterwards? Also I have not told my Mom yet. She is in remission from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma; a good…
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Run or do I Stay?
I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma of right breast Dec 29, 06, 3 days before my 55th birthday. I did not have health insurance and went through a state breast cancer screening program that financed the process and now I am eligible to have all my future medical expenses (surgery and treatments, etc) covered as…
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PET SCAN RESULTS
I am back with more anxiety about results I forced my onc nurse to give me over the phone today about pet scan results when I have a dr appt. tomorrow. She said it report showed negative and unchaged BUT with a small (I think) uptake in one of my lungs. Pet scan tech told me be sure I told dr I was getting over pneumonia…
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IBC Poeple in Houston Area?
HI there, I know I asked about support groups but maybe if I just ask if there any IBC people out there in Houston that would just like to talk - are there any poeple out there?
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FUTURE HOPE???
The common cold virus could fight cancer Posted: Jan 11th 2007 12:35PM by Adams Briscoe Filed under: General Health The Guardian is reporting on a revolutionary new way to possibly fight cancer in the future using the common cold virus of all things. By injecting the infected tissue with a cold, British researchers are…
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I'm back, with sad news
I am back, as of last night 1/9. I did all the good things, in Holland, ate everything I wanted, but didn't get snow. Then, Sunday last, I received a call from my mom (I was still in Holland), to say that my younger daughter (she was in a mental health facility) died unexpectedly. We are having an autopsy done, etc, to…
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Stage IV breast cancer - in bones
I have just been diagnosed with lobular breast cancer that has spread to my bones. I currently am on Arimidex with no plans for either surgery or radiation. My oncologist says this is the best treatment for now. I live in Baltimore and am trying to get a second opinion from Johns Hopkins hospital soon. I am 55 years old,…
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TAXOL STOPPED / PANCREATITIS
Hi Survivors, Well I am just out of the hospital. Finished treatment 5 of Taxol, (were to be 12), and woke with such pain in my upper abdomen I thought death a favor. Turns out I had pancreatitis, liver function blocked, and gall bladder irritation. Spent 5 days in hospital and functions are coming back. Still get some…
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DEATH SLEEP
ACTS 24:15. CORINTHIANS 15:22 [KING JAMES BIBLE]
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loseing afriend
my friend had one of her breast cut off last weeknext week she went back linking breast, shes doing alright now. iknow she will soon die , and it will spread though her body,she won;t change her life sty, eating ,drinking smokeing... i stay still for now.what else can i do?
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Thank you, my family!
Thank you all for your warm thoughts and prayers. I am keeping busy, getting things settled, and replaying the fond memories of my daughter. When she was 'on', she was the kindest, most gentle person. I was not going to have any memorial, but then I realized I am not the only one who should be allowed to let go of their…
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Surgeon recommends 2nd opinion
I have been going through breast reconstruction for almost 2 years now. Had dorsi flap in 2005 on rt side and prophylactic mastectomy on left. Right side had major pseudomonas infection and expander had to be removed. Had other surgeries, nipples, etc but surgeon didn't want to put implant on side that whad been infected.…
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Donating Masectomy Bras & Prothesis
Does anyone know where I can donate masectomy bras, prothesis and wigs. All are either new or like new. My husbands Aunt recently passed away and I would hate to throw away these items when there might be someone who can't afford them and could use them. Thanks for your help. Jami
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Diagnosis not easy
Well, I had written about my best friend in the past and her having to fight over and over the past two years to have spots on her body biopsied for another bout of possible skin cancer. She was not taken seriously until a month ago and found out the spots were indeed skin cancer once again. What are doctors thinking when…
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Newly diagnosed, so many unknowns
I was diagnosed on 12/26 after a needle biopsy following a yearly mammogram which showed an "area of concern." Having been through the same thing last year, with a lumpectomy showing atypical benign results, I was quasi-prepared for bad news. But I suppose that even thinking you are ready for the bad news is not even in…
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Reccurence Breast Cancer
Having been dx with BC 10 yrs ago..And having a reconstruction in May this yr after waiting 5 yrs for the job to be finished a total of 7 yrs in all...I have just been told I have a recurrence in my reconstructed breast ,which the bottom half was made from Breast tissue from my right breast, the top half done this yr from…
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Restless Legs
I have started having symptoms of Restless Legs Syndrome. Has anyone else had this with chemo or Tamoxifen or am I just enjoying another benefit of being OVER 40? lol
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Anyone heard from Kathi?
Where is that gal? I miss her heaps and bunches. Hugs. Lesley
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Ignore the message below
It sounds like another scam. These people are disgusting.
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Kathy M - How was the Trip
Just being noisy... Hope you had a great trip. Susan