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Femara, Arimidex or Aromasin- oh my- which one?
Hi looking for thoughts on these- I am two weeks out from my hysterectomy, ER +, 46 yrs- have been on tamoxifen for 7 months and now will be switching to one of these AIs- Any recommendations appreciated ! Ty, Susan
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waiting for chemo as my tumor is growing!!!!!
Hi I first had ultrasound april 17. Since this time i have been diagnosed with IDC and hers 2. I start chemo june 1. I still have a bone scan and ct and port placement this coming week.. My timor was2.5 cm. I feel like it is growing before my eyes. How fast can it grow? i am so nervous that it in my other organs. It is…
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Happy Birthday Shout out to RE (Rena) .. May 16th
Sending you Birthday Greetings, and LOVE... Enjoy your very special day my Friend. Vicki Sam
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Has anyone out there refused chemo?
I am new to this "nightmare" and I have been told I need chemo. I really really don't want chemo. I'm worried it will empty our savings account and I'm not sure I can handle feeling sick for that long. I also can't picture myself without hair. I get the impression nobody ever refuses chemo treatment. I would appreciate any…
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Breast Cancer Society charged with fraud!
Just heard on TV that The Breast Cancer Society has been charged with fraud by all 50 states and the federal government. Seems they only spent about 1% of the monies raised on what they were supposed to.
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Tamoxifen -Leg pain
I've been on tamoxifen for one year and for the last 3 months my knees have been hurting. What can I do to ease the pain?
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Carol (CAMUL) .. How are You doing ??
We are thinking about you ... Please check in when possible. Gentle hugs, Vicki Sam
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Chemo before or After Surgery
Hi everyone, I am newly diagnosed DCIS and invasive (DCI). I'm a triple negative grade 3 cancer - thus, very agressive but fortunately, still small (1.9cm). SOoooooo I'm anxious to get this angry little blob out of me but have conflicting opinions. One surgeon says do chemo first and the other says it makes no difference…
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how did you choose your surgeon?
I am in the early stages of this whole nightmare. I was diagnosed 5/5/15 and am 55 y.o.. going in for a sentinal lymph node biopsy in the am. The person doing this is a general surgeon that i was sent to when the ultra sound was suspicious and he ordered a ultra sound biopsy and tests came back IDC grade 3 on 5/5/15. Then…
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O.T. heading camping friday-anyone else with plans for the long weekend?
I am taking my 3 grandkids camping (ages 10,8 1) HOPE to have good weather... Denise
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WELCOME ALL NEW TO THE csN nETWORK
TO ALL WHO READ THIS: WELCOME ALL NEWBIES HOPEFULLY YOU CAN FIND PEACE OF MIND HERE WE ARE ALL HERE TO HELP YOU THROUGH THIS TUNNEL OF TERROR AND GET YOU THROUGH ALL OF THIS. WELCOME AND LOOKFORWARD TO TALK WITH YOU ALL. KELLY
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5 days post BMX w/o reconstruction-- numbness
BRCA-2 with tumor on one side, had BMX with SLNB on one side just five days ago. Two nodes removed. No reconstruction. I have been doing well with recovery-- stripping my own drains, doing small tasks around my house, and taking it easy too. Tapered off the pain meds pretty quickly. However, I was unprepared for how…
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newbie w. Qs
Hello all. I am one of the newer members of the BC club-- found out 2.5 weeks ago. My first post here-- thank you for welcoming me! Found out I was BRCA-2 positive 3 months ago. MRI screening found cancer that recent mammography missed, a very small (low grade, hormone + HER2 neg) tumor so I have many reasons to be…
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May 8th - Happy Birthday SHOUT Out to Jenny Twist **
Hap Hap Happy Birthday Jenny!!! I hope all dreams come true, and you enjoy your very special DAY ... Celebrating with You .. Vicki Sam
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Another round - port a cath is back, I would rather have a cat (New Flower update April 2015)
Hello my dear sisters, I have not posted about myself for sometime and want to update you. Still here smiling and trying hard to get better I have had disappointing PET CT on 3/31. Then liver biopsy My pathology is back and there is no change in cancer status Er+, Pr+, Her2-negative. We also sent samples to the Foundation…
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How Are You New Flower?
Hi New Flower... Wondering how you are doing and sending positive thoughts your way and hoping for the best for you! Check in when you are able!
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Never been so happy to be told I am fat!!!!! (lump update)
So, today was scan/biopsy day....WHEW, to tell the truth, I was nervous!!!! The Ultrasound of my neck didn't show anything. YAY! The Ultrasound guided biopsy of the node could not be done because the ultrasound could not pick up anything other than....wait for it.... "Normal looking fat tissue"....first from the tech, and…
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Cancer Markers?? whats yours..
I had my chemo today and also saw my oncologist, who is an expert in Inflammatory Breast Cancer. My cancer markers are 111, he said this is not good. I do not know anything about cancer markers, my old onc never went over this with me. I tried googling but nothing really makes sense, so I was wondering what your cancer…
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3 word game of spring
Time has come
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What do you think ladies?
Routine oncologist appointment last week. My normal one has moved on so had a temporary stand- in. Who by-the-way actually read my file. My old oncol three times thought I had had a lumpectomy when I was bilateral!!!! (Don't ask). Anyway, it was a very pleasant Indian gentleman I saw. Before I left the room he said to me…
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Muscle Spasms
I had a double mastectomy with reconstruction and taking tamoxifen May 2014. I've been having massive muscle spasms in the both breast area for a year now. I have tried about 8 different muscle relaxer pills. I'm done with pills and refuse to take any more. I'm still wearing the tissue expanders because I can't get the…
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Spasms are gone!!!
I just had to post this because I know so many of you are having frustrations with the breast spasms too. I am only 1 month post op, had bilateral Mast. with immediate reconstruction, expanders. I saw my Chiropractor just 3 weeks post op and told him about my muscle spasms. He jump started the nerves in my chest and I…
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BRCA TESTING
Hi Ladies and Gents, Is there anyone who has decided against genetic testing? I know all the reasons why we should have it done, but I'm interested in anyone's advice/opinions who decided not to have it done. I was diagnosed with stage 1 bc 10 years ago and had another primary renal cancer, also stage 1 6 years ago. Thank…
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Scared, Mixed Emotions, Hopeful.....
I'm Female 53, I had a breast lumpectomy (stage 2_ductal cancer)and underarm lymph nodes removed also 4/16/15 (2 lymph nodes were affected.) I've postponed chemo. I'm not ready, I'm afraid, just want a month to not deal with this. Oncologist is doing an Oncotype test to see if I am low risk. Maybe no chemo at all. My…
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Happy Birthday to 'CanoeGirl' ...
Happy Birthday .. do enjoy your very special day ... Celebrate, and eat lots of cake.. Vicki Sam
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wigs
Hey Ladies, Does anyone know about making wigs? I have a friend just diagnosed. The onc told her she will have chemo, she is only 36. She has beautiful, long hair and wants to know if it is possible to cut her own hair to have a wig made for when she looses hers. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Cindy
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Ladies awaiting results
Noticed there are a few ladies awaiting results and some pondering their options. I just want to wish you all well and please don't be too afraid. All the surgeries are doable, chemo is also doable and not as frightening as you may think. I did not experience radiation. Go for the best options and ask your surgeons and…
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What to do?
I recently posted that I had a breast ultrsound on Thurs. the 7th! The pain in my shoulders, chest, arm,breast,ect. is definitely worsening. The Vicodin was at least helping keep pain manageable before until a few wks. ago. I expect to hear something about the ultrasound tomorrow and further instructions. My question is,…
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Pink Bus
I have not seen any reuqests for the pink bus lately. I am going to my Rad. Oncologist on Tuesday AM-if anyone wants to tag along with me-I have to be to work by 12:30-so not stopping for lunch. Annual check up Denise
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O.T. 2 ultra sounds tomorrow am
on my kidney and bladder... NO PINK bus-but good thoughts would be a help..I am not worried..just a follow up from a couple years ago for a cyst. Denise