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TRAM Flap and Radiation
Hi, I had a modified radical mastectomy in Jan 2002, then 6 months of chemo, then 5 1/2 weeks of radiation. I met with a plastic surgeon who recommended TRAM flap. But he has reservations, saying that the radiation has compromised my skin and blood vessels. He says there is a 30% chance of healing problems where the new,…
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Message to Inkblot
Hi! I just found your 12/11 post by doing a search on 'Geral'. Now that the posts are in date order, my orig. post of 9/13 has been moved. I printed your post to read, so I'll respond to it later. I just finished typing alot of Christmas letters, so I need to lie down. Unfortunately, I did not receive your e-mail. Maybe…
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Post lost in cyberspace...
Administrators: I posted a message to geral, two nights ago and it still hasn't materialized on the board. I'm wondering where it went? I also sent an e-mail to her and have no idea whether she received it. Fishpie/Tony: Can you tell me what's happening or causing this? If you're still making programming adjustments, then…
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Hello Everyone<
At the risk of knocking the order of the messageboard out of wack, I feel the need to share with you Ladies..... I am still having a heck of a time getting this whole format down right. For example, I can email on certain days and on others {last night} NOTHING!!!! So I am trying to be patient and I want you to know that…
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Xeloda
Hummb, all I know is that Xeloda becomes 5-FU after it gets into your body. Maggs
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Way to go SnoBunny
Glad you made it back in, and even found the chat room I see! Our prayers will be with you for tomorrow's surgery. God bless, let us know how you do. hummb Dear Lord, we have another sister in Christ coming to you for mercy and peace. I pray tonight that You would do just that, Lord surround her with your angels of mercy…
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chronic pain due to lumpectomy 2 yrs. ago!
Hi! This is my 1st time on board! 2 yrs. ago I was diagnosed with infiltrating ductal carcinoma with 3 positive nodes and had a lumpectomy (left breast) followed by chemo & radiation. I have had CHRONIC PAIN since lumpectomy! Used Duragesic pain patch for 1 yr. but chose to stop taking med. Am using ice packs for pain.…
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Let's Chat Ladies
Anybody up for a chat tonite at 10:30 CST? If so I'll catch you then. God bless. hummb
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risk for daughter
I was diagnosed when I was 41, and had been having mammograms since I was 23, because 2 aunts and an uncle had breast cancer. My daughter is 23, and we have not yet been able to convince Kaiser she should have a mammogram. Their argument is that at her age, her breasts are too dense, and she needs to wait. but---after…
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threaded vs. nested arrangement
Has anyone else - except Pam and myself - tried the threaded. It appears to me to be easier and close to the old site. what do others think? Jean
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Great Conference last Mon. Morning
Thanks, Tony, Steve, Fishpie, Greta, for listening on Monday. The new site is getting easier to navigate and the chat room does work! Thanks to Hummb. for organizing that summit! Love to all, Maggs
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New here
Hi, I'm brand new here...just diagnosed with breast cancer on December 2nd, and looking to connect with others who know what this is like. This place is *not* user-friendly, is it? The link to "subscribe" to this discussion group doesn't work ("Server Not Found"), I've followed the "Help" instructions to the letter and…
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Insurance
I was recently sent a letter from my private insurance company that they are renewing on a month to month basis. Must be a trend...The Patient Advocate Foundation has legal counsel available...I wonder what it would cost?
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Another Live Chat Option...
Hi Everyone: For anyone interested in live chat alternatives: AIM (AOL Instant Messaging) is another great option for live chat. It's free and very simple to use. There are chat room options or private chat. Just go to: www.aol.com and you'll see the link on the page for signing up. Just create a screen name and you'll be…
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Sorry I miss you hummingbyrd
Hey Gal: Amen on your blessing and sorry I missedyou this am I had a really bad night last night and slept this morning. Charlie has duty so i h ave a little peace and quite. I hiope God continues t osend miracles and sends his guindace to the little once. hugs kelly
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Need info if took Xeloda
Since my tumor markers are still on the rise I am in for another battery of tests. CT of brain, lung, abdomen and bone scan. Faslodex didn't seem to do a bit of good so I've asked to stop that. I'm going back on Xeloda, 1st time after 2 rounds, my feet blistered so bad if they had gotten any worse I wouldn't have been…
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PRAISE THE LORD !!!!
We have had a MIRACLE! The baby that was so sick, Deuce, suddenly (3 hours after prayer) did a complete turnaround. Tell me about THE POWER PRAYER, ALLELUIA, PRAISE THE LORD can I have an AMEN! They were about to transfer him to ICU when he sat up and said 'mommy why you crying, you mad?' Steph said breathing down to 35,…
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Thanks
Hummingbyrd I really appreciate your response I'm a police officer and I think I rather face a guy with a gun in a dark alley than this. I'm working only had one treatment of a/c so far they're doing that first before lumpectomy. Won't be able to chat in morning but will be on site from time to time. I'm stage 3 invasive…
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CHAT 10:00 PM TONITE OK?
just a reminder we have a chat scheduled for tonite, I hope we can move it up to 10:00, thanks hummb
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Help
I'm having trouble navigating this site not very user friendly
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HELP NOW PLEASE
Girls, I need your help now please. A friend of mine has a 3 year old w/ severe immune deficiency (bubble boy). He has done well all this time, but MDs kept insisting he have transplant. They have given him 3 types of chemo over the past 6 days. Now he's having an allergic reaction to it. Breathing heavy, respirations 100…
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Patient Advocate Foundation Info
The site is www.patientadvocate.org and the phone number is 1-800-532-5274. They work by donations. They can answer questions about work and insurance discrimination...but I think we need a movement of some sort because I don't see anyone standing up for our rights in congress or in the public eye. And there are more…
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Threaded is Better because...
it reminds us of the old, working site! If they could just add a little color to it...it might be the same, as long as the Chat room works...we'll see tonight, won't we? Where's Phoebe Leong? HELP US PLEASE!
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new to site
Whats going on tonight that your talking about
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Chemo pill
I have a friend whose BC has met. to her liver. She was having chemo weekly for a long time, then was switched to once every three weeks. All through it all she has done fantastically. She is an incredable woman! Doc says that if the tumors stay shrunk, that by Spring she can begin taking a pill instead of the regular…
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snobunny hi welcome
hi in katabo here and have experienced the same frustration as there has been a recent change to this site.hopefully they will get the gliches out soon. but i want to say im sorry to hear of your recent diagnosis , and you are probably feeling alot of fear and unsureness as i did. i used the asc at top of page to contact…
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Breast cancer metastisized
I am looking for advice on treatment for breast cancer that has metastisized to my liver. This is the second metastases as 2 years ago it showed up in my bones. I've had many, many chemo regimens all which seem to work for a short time and then we have to try something else. I am curious to hear from others with similar…
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cobra/kaiser
anyone have to go thru this ?new med insurance will not accept pre-existing condition?i've called for a cobra application and im concerned about the cost. also have an ultrasound for small lump on other breast. liver biopsy/a few other tests. all i know is im suppose to continue without worrying.
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thankyou geral and ksf and hummingbird
thanks geral for info on web site and ins i had a hard time to add you all to my friends list hopefully they will ahve this site straightened soon thanks to you all. god bless and many hugs..kathy/katabo
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Ice Storms
Hi everyone I've just experienced my first ice storm, we don't get them in the UK. We had no power or phone for 2 days. It was not a lot of fun but things seem to be back to normal. I've had my first 6 months checks from my oncologist and my surgeon and everything is fine, phew. Next week I see my plastic surgeon to let…