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Missed many Birthdays
Happy Birthday to all I missed since I dont' get on often. Denise
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OT - 'Foster Grandparents'
I saw a flyer up somewhere for 'Foster Grandparents' and called - I have time I could donate. When I got the information from them, it seemed a bit 'demanding' for lack of a better word and wanting a bit more than I feel comfortable giving out on medical. I do realize that if you are going to volunteer you do need to make…
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**** IS ? Radiation is now called Radiotherapy ?
Anybody know when they changed "Radiation" to the word "Radiotherapy" ? I've just noticed it and was just wondering how long I have been behind the times.
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ANY HER2+ members who's GOT CLEAR MARGINS & NEGATIVE SENTINEL NODE who has chosen NOT to undergo che
Hello Members: Am wondering if there's anyone out there who got clear, clear margins** of at least 4mm - 15 mm away from invasive carcinoma (tumor) and who also got negative sentinel node and who has chosen NOT to undergo chemotherapy, and accepted radiation therapy or vice vera, i.e. accepted chemotherapy but rejected…
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i know everyone please becareful before radiation treatment
It has now left me with damage from the treatment .the doctors can not to anything for the damage . i cant walk now with out getting winded no fun .
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Second Time w Chemo--Want to try Cold Caps so I am looking for used ones--Need resources help
I get to go through chemo again (taxotere) and this time instead of a wig, I want to try Cold Caps. Does anyone have resources I can look into to buy used ones--I can't possibly afford to rent and I start chemo soon? Thank you.
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April 10th -- Happy Birthday to Weazer
Happy Birthday Weazer - Enjoy your very special day! Eat, Dance, and be Merry Vicki Sam
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Ascites
I am stage IV Lobular Breast Cancer with bone mets. I am currently on falsodex injections and zometa infusions. I'm just over the 3 month mark on the falsodex so we aren't sure if it working or not yet although my cancer antigen number only went up about 20 points last month compared to 80 to 100 points per month lately. I…
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HBO special on cancer
My husband and I watched this the other night. It was very encouraging to me, since I'm Stage IV. Here's a link http://killingcancer.vice.com/. You can watch it on-line.
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My 1st TAC chemo tomorrow
Hi...I have my first of 6 TAC chemo sessions tomorrow...really anxious! Any words of advice from those who have been down this road?
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Inflammatory Breast Cancer
Today I found your site. I haven't been to a doctor yet to confirm my suspicions, I have an appointment on Friday, February 24, 2012. Unfortunately I don't have insurance so I guess I'm just going to see if my suspicion is correct. Don't know what to do if it is. Last November I fell on top of a buggy I was pushing, and I…
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Stage IV inflammatory breast cancer
Doctor says "no more chemo"...what does that mean?
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Lifelong effects from chemo?
10 year survivor of stage 2, had 6 treatments of Adriamycin, Cytoxan & taxotere. I have a lot of pain that doctors can't find a reason for. Extensive joint pain....pain in hands, elbows, knees...lif I sit for 20 minutes, I feel like a 90 year old woman when I stand up. Sometimes I can't even walk right away. Just wondering…
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Barb A - Happy Birthday, April 01st
Birthday Greetings to you, Barb! Hoping you have a very special day filled with love, health and Surprises.. Vicki Sam
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"Cancer, The Emperor of All Maladies" ~ Ken Burns
Anyone see this Documentary this week? Extremely interesting with lots of History ...but also so much about what is happening now with the Research etc. It was on PBS...and I'm sure it will be shown again....it's a Six Hour Documentary.
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New Flower - We are thinking about you, Please check in when possible
We are thinking about you Dear Sister in PINK -- I pray, and hope things are going better for you. Please post when you have a moment, and update us. Strength, Courage and HOPE for a Cure. Vicki Sam
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Today is greeneyedgirl's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Sending BIG wishes your way - hope you have a fantastic day! -Jenny
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Happy Happy HAPPY Belated Birthday Fauxma! (3/23)
Hope your day was wonderful - filled with lots of family, friends & fun! ...and that your year is filled with health, happiness & love all around! -Jenny
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How is the recovery going TraciInLa?
Just wondering how the recovery was going after your bmx? Wanted to let you know I am thinking about you!
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Today is Sunshine 0406's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope you have a terrific day - filled with everything and everyone you love most! -Jenny
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Clear Margins after Lumpectomy
My breast surgeon has quoted the following percentages in achieving positive margins afger first lumpectomy surgery: Positive margin rates vary- my own experience is ~15%. A huge study in England recently showed an 18% rate. In the U.S> overall, probably between 15-30%. I was astonished to hear it was so low after she…
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Arimidex SE's - did anyone switch AI's?
coming up on taking Arimidex (anastrazole) for 5 years. The side effects of taking it, joint pain - especially feet and ankles, are becoming unbearable. Not horrific, just feel like enough is enough already. Onc says it is suggested that 10 years may be better. I have a friend who is being switched to Aromasin. Anyone on…
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Anastrozole causing high blood preasure
Has anyone experienced this? What did your doctor recommend? I just started taking Anastrozole about three weeks ago. So far I have had slight headache and nausea that have both gone away. I have noticed joint stiffness and some pain, but not bad. I am hoping to not go on another pill!
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Today is Jessiesmom1 Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hoping your day is filled with lots of surprises - and your year is happy & healthy! -Jenny
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Affinitor
Anyone on affinitor or have taken it in the past?. Faslodex did not work for me so they are switching me to affinitor and aromasin. As always, scared about side effects. If you had really bad side effects, don't tell me !!!
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Letter from Doris (Sirod) son
In Memory of Doris A little envelope from Maine was waiting for me today. By looking at its return address I could not figure it out. I opened ... it was a handwritten letter from Doris (Joanne) son. His letter is about Joanne unexpected death even she was sick it has been hard for the family. Dori's son is very thankfull…
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I must be getting more patience!!
Was rather annoyed Thursday. Now have to get Fentanyl patches thru RX mail service. Sent everything overnight about two weeks ago. Ran out of patches Thurs. Called Maik Rx was tild will take 10 - 15 more days as they were faxing DR. Auth to wrong fax #. Said when did you get it to her. Just after I called! great. I spent…
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Momma Ellen
It breaks my heart to have to post this. My name is Jennifer Satterwhite. My mother, Ellen Kinnamont (MommaEllen) went to be with Jesus on February 16th. Throughout the month of January she continued to get weaker and weaker. I won't go into the details of her struggle at the end. Quite frankly, I lived it daily and can…
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Breast Cancer and low Vitamin D
Can someone tell me how low Vitamin D is associated with Breast Cancer. I am on 5,000 mg. gel pill onced a week and PC doc is going to increase it more. I forgot to ask the nurse when she called to how much more. I was on 5,000 mg. before I knew I had Breast Cancer. Probably had it then but did not know. Anybody else that…
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Breast Cancer - Ovarian Cancer
Has anyone on the board had or know of anyone that has had breast cancer and then devoped ovarian cancer? For the last 6 months I have had a fluid filled density right adnexal lesion likely in the left ovary (which is really strange since I had a total hysterectomy 10 years ago). So they have watched this thing with an…