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pink bus
Pink Bus-I haven't seen any requests for the pink bus-so I am hoping that means everyone is doing well and NO Dr appts for awhile. Densie
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United Health are Denied Ibrance!
I was mistaken in the process. FDA only approved it for first line treatment. I am 8th line w/chemo, and 12th line if you combine the chemo and blockers. He just sent the 3rd appeal with an arvuement. But he is no longer optimistic. He would like me to sfart Gemzar, I told him I have chosen not to and gave.my rrasons. He…
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Just joined...dealing with horrible side effects
Today I go in for my fourth round of six chemo treatments. I am doing herceptin perjeta carboplatin and taxotere and the side effects have just been horrible for me. I hear other cancer patients going through chemo and they are up and around, going to work and yet I feel like such a whimp for not handling this well at…
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Adriamycin leak from port
Has anyone experienced a leak of Adriamycin from port? Six days aftet chemo I developed a spreading red rash, itches a great deal and skin is starting to flake off. I've been put on a 10 day regiment of antibiotics. My port was not used for yesterday's infusion. Will see surgeon for possible port removal if the rash isn't…
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Does anyone live in NorthEastern Nevada
Does anyone live in Northeastern Nevada or around this area? I'm in need of a second opinion, my family disagrees completely and I can't drive. Would pay your gas of course. Just need someone's help, please?
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steroids or chemo port
HI. I have the chemo power port inserted. It's still a little tender after three weeks. Took chemo on Friday. Feel a little swollen on the port side of my neck around the collarbone. Could this be a side effect of the steroids taken day before, day of and day after chemo, a side effect of the chemo itself or the port? I…
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For those of you who knew and loved missrenee
Hi, I thought you would want to know. A friend of hers sent me this You may not know me. I am Renee's friend, joey from NJ. The thing we have in common is our love for Renee who is going thru the worst time anyone ever could. To give her some happy memories, I am trying to reach everyone I can who's life was changed by…
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any remedy for cracked lips, due to chemo
Hi, I am done with my 4th treatment of 6. I still get the sore mouth, and and my tastebuds are nuts for about 10 days after treatment. It is so hard to eat. I am dealing with the nausea o.k, I guess, with taking 3 different nausea drugs as needed. But now the last two treatments I have been getting really bad cracked lips…
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DCIS Stage 0
Hi Diagnosed with DCIS stage 0, I was told by one of the breast surgeons that I was lucky but I do not feel lucky I have a masectomy scheduled for 2/16 with latissmus dorsal flap because the DCIS is in 2 areas of my breast, I am scared to death. Every time I think I can do this I get sick to my stomach. I have two young…
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triple negative
Hi I am new here and have not posed before. I have been diangnosed with stage 2, triple negative breast cancer. I am 58 years old and very healthy escept for my diagnosis. I have no family history except that my sister was diagnosed with breast cancer at about the same time! She has the most common form of breast cancer…
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US results shows BIRAD 3. I am Scared. Help!
Hi, I am a 19 year old girl and I have just gotten back my Ultrasound test results. This is what it says. Conclusion There are a few benign appearing breast nodules bilaterally which are probably fibroadenomas. These nodules may be followed up sonographically in 6 months time to assess for interval stability. No definite…
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Unilateral mx
Hello, new to posting. Dx March 30,2015, unilateral mx May 13 with immediate recon. Will have 2nd of 4 rounds of chemo. No rads, no nodes involved. Whew hope I said that right. Now here's my question. What is it like to have one implant and one natural breast? Will one be more bouncier for lack of a better word? Will I be…
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Just want answers
I hate to always complain but I have so many things happening that I don't know what's normal. I had bilateral mx in dec .. I had six rounds of aggressive chemo followed my six and half weeks of radiation as well as eleven more herceptin treatments. I am also on tomixifen for ten years, I am currently doing physical…
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Scared New stage 4 cancer
Hello I'm new here so I'm just learning and apologize if I don't write things correct. I'm newly diagnosed stage 4 cancer patient that's had the cancer metasited to all my bones. I've been thru most trestments and I'm unable to tolerate them all. So my oncolgist has taken me off all my meds. So the only Mede I'm on are…
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Thoughts about radiation...
Hi everyone, couple of days ago I was told by my surgeon that my oncologist wanted me to have radiation. She doesn't agree since I has just 1 node affected and it was microscopic, but my oncologist believes that is necesary. Surgeon suggested to talk to other radiologis for a second/third opinion (they talked about my case…
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Do symptoms worsen as you go through treatment
I have had my first set of chemo which the Dr's said would be the longest. I am feeling fatigue and the smell of food cooking makes me very nauseous, but other that I am feeling ok. I have heard that you feel worst after every treatment and I have also heard that the first is the worst. Any input?
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Arimidex during chemotherapy?
58 years old woman - breast cancer - (after 4x AT chemo, radiotherapy, surgery - breast and lymph node removal, ER+ tumors). Today, after a year of being cancer free, she has ovary and bone metastasis, and is taking nevalbine (vinorelbine), zoledronic acid, and arimidex (anastrozole). Last time she was in the hospital to…
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Can anyone share their opinion or personal testimony of eating apricot seeds with cancer?
I have heard good and bad things about eating apricot seeds when you have cancer, as well as, eating as a prevention. I sincerely can't understand how something raw and natural can be detimental to a fight against cancer. Any thoughts? Thank you!
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Feeling Overwhelmed
This is my first day on this site I am a Breast Cancer survivor of 3 and a half years. Just needed to see if I could talk to anyone about how I start to feel overwhelmed when I start to have to much stress and I just want to shut down. I just don't seem to be able to handle stress the way I used to and can't seem to get…
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10 years post opp
I am looking for some information about financial help with replacing my implants. I had reconstructive surgery in 2005, and I need to have my implants replaced because they are loosing shape and are "folding" when I bend or move a certain way. The problem I am facing is that I had insurance when I first had the procedure…
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depression and arimidex
Hi, I just found this site today. I'm wondering if anyone has been experiencing depression since being on Arimidex? I am an almost 2 year survivor. I had a lumpectomy in 2013 and radiation after that. I have been on Arimidex for almost 2 years now. The first year was a breeze, I suffered almost no side effects. After year…
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Struggling with the side effects of arimidex: advice please?
I've only been on arimidex for four weeks and I am wondering how I can continue. Woke up today at 3 a.m. with severe back pain-- I feel joint pain almost constantly, have a hard time standing up straight when I get out of a chair. My life is busy with 3 kids so I still keep going but at times am wincing or blinking back…
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Prosthetic Breast Forms - no cost
Hello everyone. I want to let you know of a fairly new group comprised of volunteers who knit and crochet custom breast forms. You can find more information about our prosthetic breast forms in the Member Resource Library, or you can visit www.awesomebreastforms.org to read about our 100% free breast forms. The volunteers…
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Tasha .. How are you doing ?? Please check in when time permits
You are ALWAYS on my mind ... thinking, and sending positive thoughts your direction ... Cyber hugs - and magic sprinkles ... for YOU dear one. Vicki Sam
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Has anyone heard from McMarty?
McMarty, you haven't posted in awhile. Let us hear from you, please! Hugs, Linda
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Yea 5year mammmo
Im Still dancing with NED. Downside they broke my ribs on my right side by not once but twice shoving the mammo machine very hard into my rib cage.
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Sex life 5 yrs later
Hi all, It has been so long since I have posted here, but this site was so helpful as I went through treatment and recovery, I thought I would come to you again. I am 5 years post treatment and doing well. However, I am devastated by the loss of my libido. My Gino gave me the script for the low estrogen cream with the…
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Happy Belated Birthday Pink Rose (August 7)
Hoping your day was filled with wonderful surprises and love all around! Best wishes for a happy, healthy year! -so sorry I'm a little late Jenny
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Looking for survivors that had positive nodes
I start chemo this week and locally I have not found anyone that had positive nodes. I would really love to get some positive feedback and also get a small glimpse as to what I should be preparing for. How should I expect to feel during chemo? Will I be able to work and take care of my family? How concerned should I be…
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Tissue Expanders
Can someone tell me how long tissue expanders are in place before replacing with implants?