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lymph edema
I know about lymph edema being a real problem after mastectomies but it isn't affecting my arm(s)it's affecting the area between my shoulder and my neck (collarbone)...and I don't think there are any sleeves that will work there. Any suggestions. I'm going in for breast reconstruction around the first of the year, and I…
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menstral cycle
Hi all it has been a long time since i made a posting.my question is that i went into menopause when i was going through treatments then a few months after treatmenst i started haveing my cycle again and know this month so far i havent had one and as we know this month is almost gone has anyone else experinced this.does it…
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Last Post for awhile
Merry Christmas To All, This will be my last post for sometime since I am in middle of moving and mother in-law loosing her battle, just a matter of days. Christmas really isn't something we will be celebrating this year, our hearts just aren't into it. Now in the middle of the month having to move somewhere we weren't…
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Her2neu
Hi,i was reading some of the messages that were wrote about Her2neu and bone mets. I was a little frightened because I know I am her2neu pos. but I don`t know what number it is.Anyway,is this so serious that I should start to notice my aches and pains? I had a sharp pain in my upper leg the other day that I neve…
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Hair Help...
My hair is starting to grow back, HOWEVER, it is a different texture and color. My old hair was jet black and straight... now it's baby fine and auburn...What's the deal?
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Our Husbvands and Wives abroad
We also must stop and reflect of our family memebers who are abroad and away from us this holiday. They keep us safe as we celelbrate withou them. To all who protect our freedom and keep us safe We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Joyous New Year...... Kelly
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Inclusion
I have been in touch with the MSDE regarding a modification in policy to include teachers who cannot teach full time in a classroom. I want to keep my certification so I can continue to teach part-time in a Learning Center. The man I spoke to says he'll try to negotiate something, but he hasn't called back. I REALLY feel…
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Im still Here
Hey everyone: Its ok Im fine I have not been o nthe csn for a bit due to unforseen things in life. But all is well and I will be returning daily probably tomorow so please dont worry and know that I love you all for your concerns but all is well and Im still here. Happy Holidays Kelly
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1 year mark
I will be one year after double mast. one side was est. pos. the other had the her and was not...Am on Arimidex and think I am doing well but wonder what I should be looking for and requesting at the year point? Have sone joint pain in one leg but told that is common with Arimidex...
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Not looking back
Thanks so much for the sympathy about my feelings on the bone scan too late etc. You gals are right - what's done is done. Actually the friend who was with me as I looked at the second and worse scans said I looked like I was taking it better than the onco who did say he hated to give bad news. This is the season to…
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Rumors should not be spread unless you have all the information
It is really pathotic that peoople spread illicit rumors in here. With the holidays and all the pain we all have endured becasue of cancer. It is a joy when two people can find happiness. It a scary world it is nonsense to act like a two year old. I send Congratulations to Jan and Warrior on their upcoming nuptials and may…
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bone scans before pain of bone mets
http://www.curetoday.com/currentissue/departments/facingchallenge/index.html This is the article in the current CURE magazinr and after reading it I am angry all over again with the surgeon, oncologists, and myself. The last sentence says we must be our own advocate. Damn! that is so annoying and maddening. The specialists…
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Does any one come to a blank every now and then after going through chemo treatments.
Hello I went through a total of four chemo treatments and my last treatment was June the 10th .I find out I some times come to a blank on things is that normal or what. For instance I can not remember cable being hooked up in our bedroom at all and that is upsetting me and I get upset when I come to a blank. Marilyn
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i am back!!!!!
i am back from my stem cel transplant. i did great, my energy is back. can't wait to get back to work, but not for another 3 months i am going nuts. from everything i read i am not suppose to feal as good as i do. i was in the hospital for 2 weeks and hope lodge for 2 weeks, then i was at my mom's house for 2 weeks, she…
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I'm doing great!
Had my surgery last Wed and doing great! Had modification of an open non healing abdominal wound left from my tram surgery last year. Also had some shaping on the reconstructed breast and the real one. What a difference a good doctor can make. FYI I had posted before my surgery about the hangover from anesthesia I had…
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Partner Support-Discussion Group
Anybody up for starting this type of adjunct discussion group? Perhaps by sharing our experiences in this arena we may be able help one another to understand why our partners appear to be less than supportive at times. My latest dispointing experience with my husband - I finished my last round of Taxol yesterday - this…
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chemo side affects
Since I have started my chemo treatments my blood pressure has been out of control. I never had high blood pressure before chemo. My onc and primary are agruing back and forth. My primary seems to feel it is from the chemo and of course my onc says no. Meanwhile I am walking around with a blood pressure of 198/132. Has…
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Tis the Season
As I look at the little baby in that cold manger, surrounded by hay and animals for warmth, I think of the cold shoulder people with cancer often get from others who make the policies, charge the big bucks, employ us, etc. And I think,"That is why He came under such circumstances, to be of comfort to us, in our poverties,…
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Noni Juice
Is anyone taking Noni Juice and what are your feelings on it? I started taking it about 4 or 5 days ago and have been very depressed and all I want to do is cry, don't know if it is the Noni Juice or just a depression I am going through Cindy
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Radiation question
Hi all -- I just started radiation two days ago and was wondering if anyone had the same reaction I did. After ONE treatment, that's right, ONE -- my breast turned a light pink. I thought nothing of it, figuring it's a normal reaction. Returned for my second treatment today and the technician is questioning why my breast…
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Room in the Inn
Again, the Christmas story is so relevant to the human condition. Most "needy" people do not want "charity." Teach a man how to fish and he will feed himself. If a person is looking for work, but the people around him/her mind their own business ONLY or give that person the cold shoulder, or "charity" once a year, it is…
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blackberries and chemo???
My aunt has suffered through nausea after her treatments and we have found something that helps her tremendously. I have always heard that blackberries help with stomach problems, so I searched around and found a farm in South Georgia (southerngracefarms.com) that grows blackberries and has juice made from them. They call…
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I wonder....?
Wonder, wonder whoooo, who wrote the book of love. No, actually I wonder if anyone else has looked into alternative therapy. If so do you ever wonder WHY there is so little validity assigned to alternative treatments? It's not like there's NOT a need for vitamins, herbs and amino acids to be "clinically tested". I think…
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Question about reconstruction?
I have been reading some of the post about reconstruction and I'm wondering why more new cancer patients are not opting for the surgical method called "Skin Sparring" with immediate implant surgery. I had chemo first and then surgery and will not need radiation. I had my mastectomy 4 weeks ago which left me with my skin…
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Another Tram Flap Question
I had a mastectomy (L) with immediate TRAM FLAP reconstruction, in January of 2003. I still have no feeling in my torso. And, obviously, am now missing muscle from my abdomen. My question is this -- will exercise help the feeling to come back (ie. the nerves to heal quicker), or doesn't that matter? And, then, what types…
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Tamoxifen versus Arimidex?
I'm due to complete my regimen of chemotherapy post radical mastectomy/reconstruction December 10th (4 cycles of AC/4 cycles of Taxol). Radiation will not be required and due to having been thrown into early menopause, I'll then be required to start estrogen suppressive therapy shortly thereafter. The pathology of my tumor…
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Metastatic/Recurrence -Follow up
Follow-up to my first msg. I am new to this site,so just figuring out how to use it. Thanks to all for your kind replies. I originally had lumpectomy (Jan. 2001), radiation, & chemo. Was stage 1, grade 3, node neg., ER/PR neg., HER2 neg. Am now Stage 4; had surgery last week with 11 positive axillary nodes removed. Scans…
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had breast cancer 14 yrs ago last month and in February of this year
Hello I had breast cancer 14 yrs ago in Nov.1989 and six months of Chemo treatments and a partial hysterectmy in Dec.1995 .Because the Chemo treatments that I went through caused problems with my periods. This time I only went through a total of four chemo treatments and it kicked me in to early menapause and I sweat like…
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After surgery stupids
I had surgery last november (mastectomy with tram flap) and again in March 03 (cleaning out dead tissue in the tram flap region). Both times, I felt like I had also lost half of my intellegenc. I would start a sentance and forget what I was sying half way through. I have heard some of you referr to "Chemo Brain" but I…
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another question :-)
Thanks for the reassuring responses about Herceptin - one down and it went all right - fingers still crossed! Found out where I go, a radiologist does the port installation. I was expecting a surgeon. Who did your port - breast surgeon, vascular surgeon, general surgeon or RADIOLOGIST??? Thanks! Jean