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I'm Back
Had my "clean up" surgery on the 10th. Did great. No longer have a big hole in my belly. And I will surly miss doing the 2X a day dressing changes I have been doing for a year. NOT! I also no longer have a belly button. Now where am I going to put that belly button ring Santa brought. The surgery went great the wound is…
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adhesions
At the time of my double mastectomy in April, my surgeon also placed expanders in my chests. I was able to go through 2 expansions before starting chemo. Between chemo, infections and taxol I didn't get back in for additional expansions until November. My plastic surgeon informed me I have adhesions around the expanders…
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The Challenge
Besides sharing information on treatments and alternative therapies, we have been sharing some heartaches about lack of support from family and friends. I would like to propose as a New Year 2004 resolution that WE resolve to treat others the way we would like to be treated: with lots of love and compassion and concern.…
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After-effects of Taxol treatments?
Hi all, new breast cancer survivor here. I was diagnosed 4/29/03, lumpectomy w/ax.lymph node disctn 5/14/03, chemo 4AC & 4T 6/03-10/03 and radiation 10/03-12/03. I was wondering how many of you still have some lingering after-effects from Taxol? My last treatment was 9/30, so it's been almost 3 months and I'm still feeling…
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Happy New Year 2004!
I just want to commend the courage and strength of everyone on this site and say, "Happy, Happy New Year! Aren't we blessed to be alive? Praise God!" Let's make the most of 2004!
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Wanting to hi-lite my new hair.
I have been off of Chemo 6mths now and really have a good deal of regrowth. Curly, no really, CURLY! I am wanting to go back to my regular hairdresser to get a foil wrapped hi-lite. I cannot remember (duh?) what I read many months ago so if you don't mind could some of you that have answers for me "chime in" and let me…
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What is wrong with my ex-husband
Hello everyone.I hope you had a good christmas .I didn`t because my ex,found out me and my 16 year old was e-mailing each other and now I have lost her again. I know this because I called my daughters friends mom and she said my daughters friend was there the day he found out and he was screaming at her that if she didn`t…
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Jean and taxol decision
Hi everyone- Some of you know that I've been going back and forth with the taxol decision after my Ac (done!). Well, the oncologist put no pressure on me but did say I should give it a try. I reminded him of the possible never-ending pain - he agreed - but still was of the opinion to give it a try. So tom'w May 11 is the…
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GREAT NEW DRUG
I was watching the news on my local tv station and they reported that a new drug called Letrozole taken after menopause can cut a women's risk of recurrence of breast cancer by 50%. The lead researcher for this study was Dr. James Ingle.
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Finally 2 nipples
Just wanted to share my excitement. I had areolar reconstruction on left and breast lift on right 3 days ago. I took the dressings off today and you cant believe the difference that I feel it makes. I am also so glad to have the breast lifted again. I finally told the doctor I wasnt pleased the first time. Boy was that a…
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a port and 1 mg coumadin daily
Posted this earlier and it showed up under another post!! Strange! Apparently recently oncologists have added 1 mg coumadin as long as a port is in - maybe too many blood clots??? I know people a few years ago when I had adjuvant treatment did have a port but no coumadin; however, someone I know who had chemo starting last…
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info on chemo
I was dx in march 03, i had 6 round ellence and cytoxin, finished with that i am currently on a weekly dose of taxoter for 24 weeks then 5 weeks of radiation. im 35. anyone else have a similar amount???
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BC, arimidex and RA?
I have been on arimidex for about a yr and a half. Now, due to wrist pain and trigger fingers they orthop. dr thinks I may have RA. Could my speeded up bone loss from arimidex cause or exacerbate a condition like this? Could this just be bone pain like some have said they get taking arimidex? Has anyone experienced this or…
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friend newly dx
Ifirst wanted to say happy holidays to one and all.This place is my other family. My boss was just dx with small cell carcinorma and wondered if anyone here had words of incouragement that I could give him.He has had 2 ct scans and a bone scan but they want him to wait till jan 5 to decide what to do.Anything that I could…
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Hi All! I just wanted to wish everybody a Merry Christmas and a HAPPY and HEALTHY New Year! HUGS!! Cathy
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Mastectomy ????
I need some information from women who have had a single mastectomy. I want to know what problems do you live with everyday? I hear that there can be swelling in the arm from the removal of nodes. What about problems with bras, clothes etc. Can you wear sleeveless blouses? HOW and WHAT do you do to live with these…
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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…