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Happy Birthday... Billswife
Kathy, Just wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday... Hope that you and your husband will find a great way to celebrate. By the way, their is a place called the "Newberry Oprea House" that brings in shows. It is only about 30 minutes from where you live. You can find it on the web. My mom works there as a volunteer seating…
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Off to California for my reconstruction
This discussion group has been a wonderful source of inspiration and direction for me. You women have really helped me get out of my slump. I finally came to terms with the fact that I have a great life. I have accepted this and look forward to handling this next hurdle with strength, grace and integrity. What I have…
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Got to Wonder...
It has been 9 years 7 months since I finally got the diagnosis of cancer that I had been dreading. After not being heard and taken seriously my cancer was left to spread. You would think after all the years of battling cancer that Doctor's would start to listen and learn more. My best friend lost a mother to breast and…
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#2 chemo tomorrow
Time flies when you're having fun...It's already time for #2 chemo treatment tomorrow. I really dread it. I hope to avoid all of the nausea and vomiting this time. I am going to ask for stronger or different meds. Please keep me in your thoughts. Hugs to everyone!!
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bone/joint pain
I really dont post a lot here because I also have colon cancer (stage 4) and that's our biggest concern right now, but to make a long story short I was dx back in Dec. with breast cancer ( I only had radiation because it wasnt in my lymph nodes) Anyways, every single bone in my body hurts...I walk like an 90 year old lady…
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Pity party
I was feeling sorry for myself one day and my best friend told me to go ahead and have myself a pity party and get it out of my system. Well, my birthday was around the corner, so instead of a birthday party, I decided to literally throw myself a pity party! We had black balloons and crepe paper everywhere. Everyone has to…
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the art of asking the right questions?
Hello, can somebody explain to me, what all these letters mean? HER, ER/PR,... I juat had my first treatment with Fluorouracil, Epirubicin (Atviamycin) and Cytoxan, all together and a Neulesta-shot after 3 days. The second cycle will be Taxotere. I feel so stupid, because I am not a medical doctor and don't know exactly…
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The 5 Stages of Transformation
A Woman's VoIcE on Breast Cancer.... ANOTHER VOICE This experience, all of it, has changed the ground of my being, the tone of my emotions, the tenor of my mind, and the texture of my heart. I suppose each person must discover her own list of essentials. Here are some of mine. I am practicing how to say them precisely, for…
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Vomiting and Nausea
I heard of this trick from someone who seemed to be much more sick than I at the time. I struggled for years with this problem and lived allot of the time on booste or Ensure. I often thought if it goes down and stays that is good enough not caring what that food of choice was at the time. This person told me they carried…
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Plan B!
Well, on to plan B! I had all my pre-op work done yesterday for my surgery on 11/6, and met my plastic surgeon for the first time. I was really hoping for a bilateral pedicle flap reconstruction, but I don't have enough tissue for 2 breasts and with a bad back he wouldn't consider risking making it worse. Implants, it is!…
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Blurred Vision
Has anyone out there experienced blurred vision following A/C with Neulasta?
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My chemo cocktail
I will be taking this intravenously, Doxorubicin (Adriamycin,Adria) Cytoxan (Cyclophosphamide) and Docetaxel (taxotere). I am ER/PR neg and HER Neg. every 3 weeks for 4xs. anyone have any comments on how these drugs effected you personally. I know we are all different i just kind of want to prepare myself for different…
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Nausea and Vomiting
On the day of my A/C treatment I felt okay. Then the next two days were really hard. They had given me three different drugs through my IV, (Ativan, Decadron and Aloxi) and then they sent me home with Phenergan and Zofran. I couldn't seem to get my nausea and vomiting under control during those two days. I am going to ask…
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Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy
Did anyone watch the Lifetime Channel Movie on Monday ...Why I wore lipstick to my mastectomy? I thought the first part when she had so many decisions to make was very well done ... how the doctors all said ... "but it's up to you". The actress did a good job of getting my emotions worked up ...I was crying for most of the…
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NUMBER 4 OF A/C TOMORROW
It seems like yesterday instead of 4 months ago that I started this journey. I have been pretty lucky so far. Except for the Nuelasta the A/C has been easy. I do have some bad constipation at times, but I will have to live with it for a while. After tomorrow comes the Taxol for 12 weeks. It seems like such a long time, but…
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IBC metatasized to brain
hi i have a very good friend who has IBC. She went through radiation/chemo and was clear for a year, then it spread to her liver. Again Chemo/radiation, it was looking like she was winning this battle also. Now it has shown up in her brain. She is going through radiation right now. Her doctors attitude is basically sorry…
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neuropathy
hello, i'm wondering if anyone has a remedy for the numbness in my hands and feet from the chemo. the nails on my hands and feet are bad as well. any suggestions? thanks.
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Joy - To Be Healthy- Took a Walk for life
On Saurday, where I live, we had our 3.1 miracle mile walk for breast camcer. There were hundreds of survivors and many other family and friends. They had blocked off the major streets in town from 9 to about 10:30 to support the walk. It managed to help collect lots of funds to keep our mobile mammogram unit rolling…
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Hot flashes/menopause
Okay,since I haven't had a period since February of 2005 but had one a few days ago, lasting 6 days. Started out with spotting but extremely painful cramps,the cramps remained through out and the spotting turned to a light flow.Am I still in menopause? And as for the hot flashes...I have had them for years but awhile ago I…
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3Graces
Can't find your note. Post again if you care to coverse. hummingbyrd or email me at tbyrd2@sbcglobal.net
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Billswife... Glad to have you back
So glad to hear that your surgery went well and that you have rejoined our board. Susan
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OK GUYS PROS AND CONS TAXOL
Well I am starting to get a bit spooked about the Taxol. I don't know why? I am doing so well on the Adriamycin and Cytoxin. My question is this. They tell me the 12 weeks of Taxol will be easier than the A/C. Let me hear some pros and cons from those of you who are going thru it and have been thru it. No holds barred, I…
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Had my first A/C treatment yesterday
Boy, was I in for a surprise. I thought that my appt. with the onc. yesterday was to go over my tests and then we would schedule my appt. Well, I actually had my first treatment yesterday! My husband was a coulple hours away at a confernce. Of course he dropped everything to get to me. (Which he did). I first got Ativan,…
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A nice thought
A friend of mine forwarded this to me.... I liked it and thought I would share it. An elderly Chinese woman had two large pots, each hung on the ends of a pole which she carried across her neck. One of the pots had a crack in it while the other pot was perfect and always delivered a full portion of water. At the end of the…
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Getting ready to start AC
My bone scan and CT scan were normal. My blood work showed that I am slightly anemic. I had my MUGA scan yesterday and hopefully it is okay. I am very anxious about beginning my chemo but at the same time am ready to get it over with....What a way to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness month!!!!
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post radiation treatment for tiredness
Hi, I am done with radiation by one week, and have yet to convince my radiologist how tired and lifeless I am. Have any of you gotten any meds that have helped you? I was on Provigil but it messed up my ulcer so I had to quit, now I am trying to work, but even though I only did radiation and not chemo, I am SURE there HAS…
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Birth of baby and doing well
Hi everyone. I know, I have been gone for a long time, BUT, I am back. Follow up, I had a miscarriage a year ago, but God has blessed my husband, daughter and I to be honored with the birth of another baby girl on May 19th of this year, yes a baby girl, 5 months old today and I am very happy and excited. On October 10th I…
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5 yr anniversary...need help
Hello everyone. I haven't posted in ages, but I have a concern maybe someone can relate to. Today is my 5 year anniversary....I am now considered cancer free....at least by insurance standards. I am thrilled, of course...it's been a long road, one filled with a lot of learning, about cancer, about myself, and life in…
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Fluid Accumulation After Breast Removal
My mom's breat was completely removed through surgery but even after 7-8 weeks, the fluid is still accumulating and she has to go to hospital every 2-3 days to get the fluid removed. Is this unusual- kindly point to any resources or treatments that will help. Thanks in advance.
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Wondering what I am up against
I just had surgery in last week of Sept. for breast cancer (left side) and just recently had the bulbs removed. I still have some draining that is settling under my arm. Does this go away? and i have some questions for my first visit with the oncologist prepared and my sister will be going with me. What other suggestion do…