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2 years ago today, the official fight began....
Today, 2 years ago, I was reeling from the diagnosis of rectal cancer. I also was in pain where the tumor was pressing against my tailbone. I was not aware of my family here yet, and pretty much went it alone. Luckily, the following March, I found you all!!! Luckier still, it was about the time the 'serious stuff'…
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Second Mammogram Results - No Cancer
I posted a couple of days ago about my mom being asked to have a second (magnification) mammogram. She is clean. The radiologist compared all her mammograms going back to 2000. No problems. She just needs to contine with her yearly check-ups. I wanted to thank everyone for their kind advice and prayers. This is a great…
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scared out of my mind
I've been through colon cancer but now breast cancer. I've never been so scared!!! I had my daughters help during the first cancer but not this one and I don't know if I can do it!!! I've concided no treatment....
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low grade fever
Hi everyone. I need some advice. I am having A/C chemo. This past Wednesday I started running a fever of 101. I don't know what kind of infection I have. I only have the fever and body aches. I called my onc and he called in the anitbiotic Levaquin for me. It's three days later and I am still running a fever of 101 off and…
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Out of the woods
Hello, and I hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving. I'm 2 and a half weeks post mastectomy and reconstruction and got the drains out the day before the holiday. Talk about grateful! The pathology came back great. The lumpectomy that I had in August missed some DCIS in the left breast and the right breast had atypical…
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Mammogram Question
I posted a couple of days ago about my mom being asked to come back for a second mammogram. Since that posting, we found out that the letter received by her doctor's office said the following: *pockets of calcium calcifications - most likely benign Does anyone have any insight? Would they make such a comment in the report…
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nellswell and Oregan star
I am just writing to see how both of you are doing after your first chemo, last Thursday?This is the 5th day after so maybe you are both still not feeling so great, just remember.....You are both in our prayers and good wishes until we hear from you again..(((Huggs))) Kathy
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Ranting over bone scan results
4 years' ago today (11/22) I was diagnosed with bc. Had a mastectomy and tram flap recon in Jan of 2003. Started chemo (AC) in March of 2003, finished in May. Started tamoxifen in June of 2003...still on it. Chemo-induced menopause. I suffer from major hot flashes/sweats -- literally every 30 minutes round the clock. I…
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Losing Ovaries?
I am a 4 year breast cancer survivor. Yeah!!! Had a bilateral mastectomy in 2002. Had immediate breast reconstruction (implants) 4 rounds of chemo. Taking tamoxifen. I developed lymphodema in my left arm. With a lot of health and life adjustments over the last 4 years (got divorced), all is well until today. Well now…
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Happy Thanksgiving to All
Just wanted to drop a note and wish all of you a Happy Thanksgiving and many more. I have a new little friend at my house for the Holidays... My Black Lab died last year just as I was finishing treatment. I decided I really needed to decide that I wanted to make a committment to have another dog... SO I WAITED... But last…
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I'm back and Happy Thanksgiving!
I kind of lost touch with CSN after I beat my breast cancer in 2004. In Sept. of this year, I found a lump in my left breast. To make a long story short....last time Stage II invasive ductal, tumor 5cm, 3 lymph nodes +, ER+/PR+, mastectomy rt. breast no reconstruction, 6 cycles A/C/Taxotere, 28 days radiation, Tamoxifen.…
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Bone Biopsy
Can anyone tell me about this? Procedure? Pain level? How and why you may have had to have it done? Is it the natural next step after an abnormal bone scan? etc. Thanks, heaps! (I had bc dx in 2002, mastectomy early 2003 with tram flap recon; 4 rounds of AC chemo March to May 2003; and have been on Tamoxifen ever since.…
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Re; still stay tired is that normal
hello I went through Chemo treatments April - June of 2003 and Find out that I still stay tired . Is that normal . I take walks but it seems like I do not have any energy what so ever. Does any one have these problems at all. marilyn
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Beware the bathroom cleaner!!!
I finished all my treatment back in June of this year with radiation. I had been warned that I had a little damage to my left lung from the rads. That was ok. BUT, last Friday I cleaned the bathroom in a hurry, wasn't watching, and inhaled some of the overspray from the bathroom 'scrubbing bubbles' stuff. I am still…
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Hair Finally Growing Back
My hair is finally growing back after chemo. But my main concern is that it is also growing on my face. I used to have a little fuzz on my face but not like this. Has anyone exerienced this? Please tell me it will go away.
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What to Expect?
I'm new to this site . . . . and recently diagnosed. I've had a mastectomy and the possibility looms that I may need another soon. Because of family history - grandmother w/breast cancer, father w/colon cancer, mother and my oldest daughter w/ovarian cancer (all passed away now) - I've been tested for the BRCA1 & 2 genes.…
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Susabella
HI there, I just wanted to let you know you are in my prayers and thoughts today. And, tomorrow I will pray for you at church. Then the M-day, that you will do very well with, because having a good attitude alone can save us all. And, you do have it!! I don't want you to worry, we all love you…
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breast reconstruction with implants
Hello Everyone! Six years ago in 2000,I had a radical mastectomy and breast reconstruction on the same day. Expanders, Chemotherapy and finally silicone gel implants. Everything went smoothly and I almost forgot that I had implants! Only recently, the past two years I have had small infections, tightness and painful breast…
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Scars after Bilateral
I had a bilateral masectomy and they used muscle from my back to begin my reconstruction. I am wondering what anyone else has used to put on the scars to make them heal faster and appear less visible. I had this surgery Oct.31st so the scars are somewhat new. I will be having the reconstruction on May 26th,if there is…
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Rise in blood pressure with A/C treatment
I just finished my 3rd A/C treatment with Neulasta shot the day after. Both days my blood pressure was 20pts higher than 2 weeks ago. Has anyone else experienced to rise in pressure. I have never had a problem before. Is this normal?
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Oregon Star
HI...I responded to your earlier query on that message today. And, I was wondering how your port insert went???? Hugggs, Kathy
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Radiation Pneumonitis
Anyone else get this radiation side effect? I have been coughing for two months now and can barely hold a conversation! Taking prednisone and cough syrup. If anyone has had this, I am looking for 1). how bad was the coughing 2). how was the condition treated 3). how long did it last 4). did it wipe you out?! Thanks in…
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chewie3
It is hard to believe all our body and mind can do to the way we fell and how our physical beings exist. It is hard not to be scared of what the future may hold but like others have said there are no guarantees in life. There is so much we have no control over but I can venture to say each and every one of us knows our…
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"Everyone should have a porn name"....to quote a movie!!!
So, I watched the movie about a breast cancer mastectomy survivor, and, during her conversations in the treatment room, she met a gal that stated that 'Everyone should have a porn name! It should be the name of your first pet, and the street you live on'...so, here goes.... Mine would be "Zippy Baseline".... How about…
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Follow up care
I have an oncologist and a radiation oncologist. The last time I saw my oncologist I asked him about a scan after treatment and his response was that I would have to discuss that with my radiation oncologist. The last time I saw my radiation oncolost (which was the last day of my radiation) I asked her about a scan and her…
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mastectomy and reconstruction
Hi, I just got diagnosed with DCIS after 3 biopsies. Originally thought it was just ADH, but now know the margins aren't clear, etc. A total mastectomy is necessary, having it on 11/6. Am having immediate reconstruction. Hopefully no chemo or rediation, but they will be checking the nodes. I feel such loss and grief. My…
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so I'm a survivor now - now what?
In May I found out I had cancer, in June I had a lumpectomy, in July, Aug, Sept (complications) I had radation. Now I'm on tamoxifin - So for months you deal with all this physical stuff - making decisions - and not really having much time or energy for the emotional stuff. That is where I am now - trying to work thru the…
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Gemzar vs Zeloda
My sister has breast cancer gone to bone (pelvic and vertebrae). She can barely walk. Her last chemo a couple of weeks ago finished with Xeloda or Zeloda. She was nauseous throughout and had other complications. Her new onc. wants to start her on Gemzar, a drip once a week. Her redblood was deficient so they gave blood…
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Out of the hospital & in my new home!
Well ladies-- I made it! We survived the month of recuperation at my sister's without anyone killing anybody and arrived at our new home in Chapin, SC Tuesday night-1 month after I left the hospital after my mastectomy. I'm surrounded by boxes, have no idea where about 70 % of our stuff really is but I do know that this…
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Tara
Hi Tara, I just wanted to congratulate you on your upcoming Anniversary.Your Anniversary for surviving,living a truer more fulfilling life.Realizing and understanding the past and helping others on their journey, making it a little bit easier or bearable.Your contributions to this site have been tremendous and deeply…