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How much longer?
I finished my 8 chemo sessions 6 weeks ago (AC and then T) and I am still feeling so tired. Is this normal? My legs are so weak and I still have tingling in hands and feet. I know I am impatient but I wish I would feel better soon. I am so tired of being tired. I am working and I am so tired from "pretending" to be OK when…
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lots of depression
Hi everyone, I just wonder if anyone gets as depressed as I do.I went through a divorce ,remarried and now going through chemo.My16 year old is talking to me but my 18 year old doesn`t want to. All of my struggles are almost too much. When I look at myself with no hair ,I can hardly bare it. I just want to sleep all the…
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CONGRATULATIONS WARRIOR AND jANV
Dear Warrior and Janv: Congrats on your pending nuptials. It is a awesome feeling to know that you are involved in bringing two people together and I and your Daughter have jan. May your love and experience of life join the two of you together as one voice one heart and may your love outshine the stars in the sky. Know…
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Gypsy Book
Hi everyone, I have been reading a book about gypsies during the holocaust.It is about a clan of gypsies that try to escape being sent to a concentration camp but end up getting caught. In one part all the gyspies heads are shaved. The young woman who the author of the story was marrried to comes toward him with her hands…
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Rosie O'Donnell - Trial Quote
I know that we don't typically use this forum for social or political commentary, but I was just wondering what everyone thought of the Rosie O'Donnell quote that recently came out in the media - I'm referring to the statement she made to a staffer regarding having developed cancer as a result of her alleged lying - part…
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HELP !!!
I know that Taxotere/Taxol cause problems with pain and tingling in your hands..but is it normal to have fluid drain from your nail beds? I had two fingers that had an infection so I'm on antibiotics for that. This is really discouraging. The numbness is starting to fade a little but I don't understand the drainage? Please…
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Next Step
I have completed my treatment course finally! Three courses of A/C - 3 courses of Taxol and 33 radiation treatments. I had the chemo port removed last Friday. Now I am on the next step of stopping this from happening again. I started taking 1mg of Arimidex - I am 47 - and the chemo pushed me into menopause - so the doctor…
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WARRIOR
To all who Read this Our beloved friend warrior has gone on a mini vacation. He will be back in the midst of our realm and told everyone to expect him next Sunday. You all have a Blessed Week Kelly
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becker implants
I would like to get any other impressions from someone out there who has a becker implant that did not have to have chemo or radiation. Is there someone out there like me? My implant is 8 months old and may well drive me crazy.
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Arimidex
Good morning, everyone: I am trying to order Arimidex for my sister who lives in the Ukraine (former USSR). Can anyone suggest a reliable online pharmacy to buy Arimidex? Previously I was buying Arimidix for her from Maple Leaf (Canada), and we were very satisfied with their service, but they require American prescription,…
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From Tamoxifen to Arimidex
My doctor just switched me from Tamoxifen to Arimidex due to some side effects I was experiencing. Started Tamoxifen in July (right after chemo), in October I started having a nagging soreness and pain in my left hip that nothing I took (advil, Aleve, Vioxx, Celebrex). Also, terrible consistend vaginal discharge. After…
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where is cctc web site
Hey all you ladies that go to cctc, I can't get there anymore. Hummer.... you there?
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komen race
I just got back from Austin, Tx where I attended the komen race for the cure. What an awesome experience. I believe I heard there were about 16000 participants and about 700 survivors signed up for the race/walk. Of course I walked,lol. I was very emotionally moved by the experience and met some great people. If my…
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MOM
THanks for al the prayers about my mom she is meding slowly and is stil li nthe hospital I hope she goes home soon because my dad is losing it. Keep the prayers coming and know that I appreaciate all your love and support helping me get through this. For those who dont know my mom had cancer surgery a week ago. Thanks Love…
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Judy22
I don't remember how many of you remember Judy Evans, but she's one of the very first I met here when I became a member. She had BC which went to her liver. She has been fighting it for years. We kept in contact even though she didn't get on the chat or contribute anymore to the message board. Well, please say a prayer for…
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Her2neu
Hello everyone, I was diagnosed in September with invasive ductal breast cancer. It is not in my nodes and is pr and er pos but it was her2neu pos. I am getting ready for my second round of chemo this coming thursday. I am taking Epirupicin and cytoxin and 5fu.Since they thought they got all the tumor ,I just wonder why…
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prayers, please
My friend Ben needs prayers and a lot of them. His cancer has returned in different places than before, which is normal. It is in the Thyoid and the vocal cords. He has just given up and I can't get his positive attitute back. For those of you that said your prayers for my friend Jean, this is her father. He is my world,…
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bad day
I have worn my hair long but when I got chemo I was told to get it cut . Yesterday , I brushed my hair and hair was falling everywhere. I still had enough hair ( since mine was thick hair) to go to work. I drove over to drop some papers off at the chemo building and asked my nurse who helps me if my hair would at least…
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SusanG update
Hello everyone. I apologize for not giving updates on Susan until now. She went up on the 20th and I on the 23rd (actually did not arrive at the house until 3Am on the 24th). She had been in appointments leading up to her surgery on the 24th. Dr Cody did a lumpectomy and took 5 sentinel nodes, all of which showed negative…
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lump on reconstructed breast update
Well, after two months I finally found out that the test showed the lump was fat necrosis so I'm fine. Thanks for all your prayers last night. I'm sure I slept better because of them. My presentation went fine. I found out just before I had to present. I wish this road was less rocky for all of us, but your support was…
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You wonderful survivors!
You never cease to amaze me! Thank you so much for your input and yes, I will pray for God to protect me from satan in my dreams. Isn't it weird how I know to put God in charge but sometimes I try to handle it on my own and well- I am totally incapable. Thanks for reminding me to refocus on my prayer. I will read the books…
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Lump in reconstructed breast
Well, its been two months and a full round of doctor's appointments but I still don't have results. I had a biopsy last Tuesday. I'm out of town and had 4 calls from the doctor that did the biopsy today. I started panicing but remember a note on here earlier about HIPPA and thought maybe she can't leave even good news on…
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What now?
I am nearing the end of the "active phase" of treatment and will soon be just on 6 mth check ups with onc and tamoxifen will be my only treatment. I am cognitaviely aware that I should be positive and glad I am where I am, I know how blessed I am to not be dealing with more. I really am! Then, in my dreams and way back in…
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breast reconstruction
Hi I was wondering if anyone can give me feedback on breast reconstruction surgery. I am looking into having reconstruction on both sides using the back muscles, along with implants. Has anyone gone through this proceedure? If so, are you happy with it? Are there concerns I should know about? Riley
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Somebody get me an umberella...!
Talk about when it rains it pours! Brother went to MDAnderson, they say they are going to put in a central line. Port takes up too much time and costs them too much money to tie up OpRoom! Head 'em up...moooo've 'em out. Gee whiz. AND NOW.... Bone met in my right arm shows erosion since 2/02. I say radiate it again, doc…
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Update on brother........
Just wanted to thank everyone for the support here. My brother got his diagnosis last week. Seems the mass in his chest is Hodgekin's Lymphoma along with, of all things prostate cancer. He goes back to MDAnderson this week to discuss treatment plan. Any encouraging words, any success stories, and of course all the prayers…
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Side Effects After Taxotere
My Mom finished chemo (4 rounds of A/C, 4 rounds of Taxotere) three weeks ago and she is still suffering major side effects from Taxotere (watery eyes, bad taste, pain in the bottoms of her feet, brittle nails, nausea). Unfortunately, her doctor has been less than helpful in giving her suggestions to help with her…
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Hysterectomy
Hello and long time no talk! I have a little problem that I need some help with. I had my yearly GYN exam last month and she did a uterine ultrasound because I am on tamoxifen. During the test, she found a calcification on my left ovary which of course freaked me out. She ran a CA125 on me and it was normal. She wants me…
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soooo tired
I am just starting radiation 11-3-03 so I know my fatigue is not from that-but I am always so tired-no energy- is this all related to having cancer?
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BC with mets
Anyone out there that has had stem-cell with mets? I was Dx in Mar97(i was 37 yrs old at the time & 2 girls only (6 & 8)-had chemo,L mod.rad mast,then autologu stem-cell.-radiand then tamoxifin and then was clear for about 4 yrs-then mets to plueral cavity & bone-then markers went back down to normal-continued maintance…