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Side effects of herceptin perjeta carboplatin and taxotere
I did my second chemo last Thursday. They gave me more IV meds to help with delayed nausea and side effects. Still feeling yucky... Had neulasta shot that next day for white count. did vomit on Monday night which didn't happen last time. Was hoping after a week the nausea would be better. I cant drink or eat much as right…
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Today is cococ2008's Birthday!
Sending lots of wishes & love your way -- hope you have a terrific day! Happy Birthday! love, Jenny
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Today is Survivorbc09's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope your day is filled with lots of fun and surprises! love, Jenny
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chemo andconstipation
I had a mastectomy and have had my second chemo treatment (Cytoxan, Methotrexate and 5-FU.). Have taken very little nausea meds,but having a difficult time with constipation. Senna Tabs and Polyethylenne Glycol aren't working for me. Does anyone have any suggesstions. Many thanks, Mary
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*Welcome to Hogwarts~ A Primer for the New Ones not finding much emotional support at work and with
These lovely, welcoming words were written by the late Chenheart. No one ever said it better! I know she would want me to bump this up for our newbies: Taken over and tended to by our beloved Cypress Cythnia, now the torch, has been passed to me:…
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Good Wish Program = FREE Wigs, Scaves for Chemo and Radiation hair loss
http://www.franceluxe.com/i/goodwishesscarves/Good+Wishes+Scarves.html I wanted to share this website for all you pink lady friends who are undergoing hair loss due to chemotherapy. What a wonderful program. Great program! I hope you don't mind that I am adding a few other websites that offer scarves etc. for bc survivors…
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Pain under arm in the side of tram flap...
Pain under arm in the side of tram flap... I am 15 years out from orginal tram flap and had a revision of tram flap 2 years ago. I am currently experiencing pain under my left arm pit and on the side of the recontructed tram flap breast. During my mastectomy they were able to save the skin and some of the orginal breast…
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Today is Kmennurse's Birthday!
Happy*Happy*HAPPY Birthday! Sending BIG wishes your way for a fantastic day! much love, Jenny
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Yesterday - Feb 12 was grannabeth's Birthday!!!!
Happy Belated Wishes (so sorry I'm late!!!!) Hope you had a wonderful day - filled with lots of fun and happy surprises! Wishing you a year full of health, happiness & love! -Jenny
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Medicare and Vitamin D Tests
I had a Vitamin D test last year and Medicare refused to pay for it. I was told by the billing and coding department that Medicare never pays for it. I called Medicare and was told, yes, Medicare can pay for it. I asked about how the clinic should bill it and code and Medicare would not tell me. Because of the bad service…
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It is with deep regret that I post the passing our BELOVED Eileen aka CC
Eileen passed away this morning after a 30 year battle with breast cancer -- Eileen was surrounded by Danny, Katherine and loved ones. a sad, and dark day indeed - Vicki Sam
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Do you need a drain belt?
Before my bilateral mastectomy last week, I bought 2 drain camisoles and a drain belt from the American Cancer Society. I wore the camisoles day and night, but only wore the drain belt while I showered, so it’s extremely clean and only very gently used. I got my drains out on day 6 after surgery, so the drain belt just…
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UPDATE: Quest to soothe the baldies!
Hi Everyone! Some of you may remember me peeking in here and there. I have been super busy trying to build Life After BC. Im almost 4 years clean now, working FT, running a side business & just married last month AND working on something wonderful.... When I went through Chemo I lost my hair quickly. My head became tight,…
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Not good
Just had the most disastrous day. Went for my 3 monthly bone scan (last one was NED!) This one was not. They blew a vein with the injection, very scary, then the scan glowed pure white on my left shoulder (yes I have had pain there) also whole spine and pelvis. THIS SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Saw the new Onco
I was told there is nothing more they can do no trails and no drugs to try. This is all because they are basing treatment on records that wrote me off as died lady walking. Forgive me it is very much wrong i am still breathing and will contunie to fight.
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OT - Be care about calls asking about your kids vaccinations
Don't know if there is an issue or not but Hubby got a call on his work phone (not his personal phone) this morning wanting to know the status of vaccines for his children under 18. (Our youngest is 36.). He asked who they were and how they got that number. 'They' said they were something with ' - - Disease Control' and…
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"7" years ago
This week is what was the start of MY BC- stared SeVENN years ago. I just had my now annual mammo and ultr sound-appt next week but letters stating all is well. Denise
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PLEASE HELP ME!!!! PET scan explained?
Anybody out there tonight?? I am desparately devastated and not certain if I should be yet...and ---I am losing my grip and my sanity. No other way to explain it. Long story short..I had my PET scan and CT scan and bloodwork and such as part of my "annual" checkup. I have only been 2 years cancer free..well maybe not.…
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UPDATE: Suddenly not eligible for FMLA ??? - Terminated ten minutes after submitting Onco's return d
HI EVERYONE, I NEED PRAYERS AND WISDOM BEFORE TACKLING THIS BEAST OF A COMPANY I WORK FOR~ I WAS TERMINATED ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 16TH AFTER MY ONCO AND REHABILITATION DOCTORS GAVE THEIR RECOMMENDED RETURN "NO SOONER THAN" DATE TO MY EMPLOYER. PRIOR TO THIS HAPPENING: IN AUGUST I RECEIVED A PHONE CALL FROM HUMAN RESOURCES…
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OT - Its not just TV commercials
I have seen the commercials on TV that show 'someone' in restaurants covering a Veteran's bill. Always thought "Yeah a commercial". WRONG - it does actually happen. We were at a local truck stop for dinner the other night (they have great food). When the Guy in the next booth to us left, he stopped to shake Hubby's hand,…
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Glad to see you online, New Flower!
So glad to see you online! It seems like its been awhile? I get so confused. How are you doing?
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Travel.
I have just been notified that my brother has to go into hospice or have a hospice caregiver with him. I am due to start the next round of my chemo (taxol) on Monday,February 9. Of course this all happens on the weekend. Has anyone else traveled while taking chemo. I have already inquired in regards to traveling while on…
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O.T. snow snow and more snow here in NYS -how about where you are?
it was 8 below this am and we've used all our snow days aleady for this winter (I work for special ed school) -as well as most schools in the area. Denise
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NewFlower Needs Our Prayers and Good Thoughts
New Flower has been going thru a rough spot and wasn't doing very well, hence her absence from the boards. She is now doing a trial. Her latest scans showed continuous progression with cancer now in bones on both sides, including ribs, skeleton and femurs, and moved to her liver Lets wish her well and let her know we all…
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Drains out! Bring on the celebrating!
Hello, all -- Traci here! I'm thrilled to share that I had my first followup with my surgeon today, and he removed the drains! Hallelujah! I'm still in a good bit of pain, but at least don't feel like I'm carrying around 2 alien parasites everywhere I go, and have a better chance of finding a comfortable position to sleep.…
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Sore toenails from Taxol
I am diabetic and having tenderness on several toes. I have had 4 treatments of Taxol and am wondering if this is a side effect. I have heard that some people lose their toenails/fingernails and am worried about infection from my diabetes(typs 1 for 46 years).
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3 yrs out now but
today they gave me a script for 60 percocet and made an appt at Huntsman Cancer Center for Tues. All after a MRI. I suspect it's back and spread ya think?
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I booked pink bus but Dr changed my appt
I was suppose to have an appt on Thursday- I called Wed to confrim (LIKE I always do) and they said yes..I got a call about 20 mins later saying the Dr wont' be in and had to cancel it. (I HAD put in for half sick day at work-so told my boss I would be in) then I get a call from Dr saying can you come in this afternoon? I…
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Diabetes and Cancer too!
I am a long time cancer survivor recently diagnosed with bone mets. Two years ago I was also diagnosed with diabetes. I have been managing the diabetes pretty well but just wonder now how this new situation (I will be starting Herceptin soon) will affect my diabetes. Anyone else with this combination?
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Where's my hair?????
I finished chemo in August 2013. My hair is still very thin on top and sides, but I have extremely thin hair with bald spots in back. Anyone else have this problem? Would appreciate any suggestions on a resolution for this. Got suggestions? Sandy