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Babette (Tram Flap) does Yoga
Thought I'd mention that I've started taking Yoga lessons. Today was my 2nd class... the day after chemo #5- eek! It went very well and I adore how I feel during and after. Last week, my first class, the instructor could not believe that I'd never done yoga before... it comes naturally I guess. *shrugs* My range of motion…
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Permanent implants replace expanders
Hi all, I had a bilateral in Feb this year with immediate reconstruction. Expanders were put in, the expansion process took about 4-5 months and at times were very painful. The expanders were not natural lookin at all and very hard and uncomfortable. For any of you going thru what I did and are awaiting your permanent…
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Diep Flap
Hi, I had my breast cancer surgery 16months ago but now see I need to do reconstruction. I have read all I could but would like more input on the Diep Flap. I want to do both breast so they will look almost the same. Any advise?
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Chanel.. er... Chemo #5 today....
Hello dear ones! Today is #5 of 6... not nearly as nervous. (This does not mean that I am NOT nervous, mind you! *grin*) Somehow, Chemo #5 just doesn't sound as pretty as Chanel #5, does it? *wink* Trust me, in my mind.. Chemo #6 has a much better ring to it! I'll be happiest, of course, when that last drop of it is…
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Pet ScanThis Week
Hi Everyone, I just wanted to ask everyone to remember me in your prayers on Tuesday. I am going for my six month scan and am praying that all will be well.I always get stressed when it is time to have it and then waiting for the results.It will be two years on Friday that I have been out of treatment and cancer free. To…
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Vaccination Info Update
Thanks for the replies. I just found this info and will pass it along. Vaccinations are used to stimulate your body's natural defences to try and reduce the chances of you catching certain infections. There are three main types of vaccine: live attenuated vaccines, which use minute quantities of the live virus or bacteria…
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Speaking of Vaccinations
I have been keeping track of the plan to have small pocks vaccinations available for the general public. I'm sure everyone is very careful about things going into our bodies after this but be sure to consult with your doctor if they they are provided. Some people should not take the vaccine or even be around others tat do…
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Remifemen..who has taken it and does it work?
Thank you for your responses below regarding hot flashes. What about Reminfemen? Does it work and how quickly do you feel relief? Love and hugs to all! Mel in AR
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10 nodes POSITIVE
I am 32 years old and was diag. with ductal carcinoma I had invassive in my left breast and DCIS in my right had them take both breast. Started Chemo Aug 31 and have had 5 treatments of A and C CHEMO and am going to be on Tomoxifen for 5 years( I am not sure if that is how it is spelt) any way is there any one out there…
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Thanks to all of you
Thank you all for all your responses. It really does help. Sorry I missed the chat. Please let me know when the next one will be. Would love to participate. P.S. - Mammogram looked ok last week - seeing the surgeon and plastic surgeon this week. Thanks again for all your thoughts and prayers. I feel like you are all with…
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Giving Thanks to the Ultimate Physician
To All My Sisters: I post this to all and give my ultimate Thanks to the Ultimate Physican God. I give him all the praise nad all of the glory. Beacause he heald me and brought me to this website to all of you. I am doing fine just trying to cope with the massive moods swings with the hormonal imbalalnce due to menopause.…
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Nuerontin with Arimidex anyone???
Thank all of you for your responses to my message on Wed concerning side effects of treatment. Have been off meds since Sun and still experiencing minor hot flashes but manageable. Now, my onco left a message yesterday that she wants to try Arimidex again only this time with Nuerontin, a anti-siezure drug. Has anyone tried…
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Vaccinations
Has anyone been told that after chemo your vaccinations are null and void? Like tetanus, etc. I had a pneumonia vaccination a year ago and wonder if it is still effective. Thanks, Paulette
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thankyou for responses
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my 6 month tests are cancer free
hi all im doing good i haven't posted in awhile. but im off all medication now. and so far my tests are cancer free. 2nd stage b/c one node infected had chemo and rad. hi to all the lovely women that responded when i was confused love you all
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Let's Chat Ladies
I say we get together and chat tomorrow, Sunday, 11/10/02. How about 2:00 PM CST. I'm open to other times if this doesn't work out for everyone. Just post a note on the board. HummB
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Thanks for the Info
You are a truly amazing group of gals... thanks for the site info, I have found fantastic information so far...I pray for us every day...you are an inspiration! Love, Maggs
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Attention Kat re: PAIN
Kat, sorry I'm so late getting onto site if u haven't yet u need to go to ER. If it hurts to take deep breath it may just be pleurisy, if not related to breathing it could be a duodenal ulcer about to rupture or pancreatitis or inflamed gall bladder w/ stone in bile duct. Either way there is SOME reason for sudden onset of…
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Something I have learned
Good morning to you all, I wanted to share something that I have been consentrating on this past year. I have also been helping to calm the mental anxiety of a 12 year old figure skater back home who is very talented. But we all know that how our minds react to things and how we learn to cope with all we feel is very…
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After chemo
Ladies, I was in contact with you back when I was first diagnosed in June of this year. I've since had a double mastectomy, silicon implants, and I had my last chemo (A/C 4 treatments) October 25. Well now, I'm more afraid then I was at the very beginning of my experience. Somehow I don't believe that I won't die from this…
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problems with tamoxifen
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in March 2002 -- mastectomy with breast reconstruction done in April. In July I lost the implant due to a sinus infection which seeded to the implant (removed in the doctors office). I went on Tamoxifen in May and seemed to handle it pretty well until September which I started feeling…
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Breast Lift
After two lumpectomies and a sentinel node biopsy my right breast is definitely perkier than the left. My port is on the left side and I am considering having my left breast lifted whenever I have my port removed next summer. Wondering if any of you have had a breast lifted to match the other one. Most of the discussions…
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update on Jean
Jean is taking herceptin along with her chemo. Has anyone been on this drug or can anyone tell me anything about it? Jean says she feels the drug is working and her doctor said she thinks it is too but it is to soon to tell. Prayers for Jean, Cinder
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prayers needed
Please keep me in your prayers. I have found a large lump under my arm. Also will be having scans this month to see about the liver and lungs. Thanks Judy
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Thank you my sisters
To all Who I spoke with last night Thank you for the spritual boost last night I am totally regenerated and ready to go. All is well here and full steam ahead. love and hugs kelly
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deciding on Tram flap after mastectomy
Hi everyone. I am considering a mastectomy after a lumpectomy and I am thinking about the Tram Flap. I am not sure if this is a good idea and would like feed back on your surgeries. Is it worth it? Would you do it again or do you think implants are better for reconstruction. I have read a lot of negative things from women…
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New Member
Hi. I am new to these boards even though I was diagnosed a year ago. Had a masectomy in May. Finished chemo in July and radiation 4 days ago. Have suddenly developed angry red skin over the radiation area which I don't really have during treatment. Am treating it with Biofine but am not sure if this is indicative of a…
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After Breast Cancer
Hi, I am new here and thought I would try this before I went for thearpy. I think I am going nuts I did the whole cancer thing chemo radiation surgery etc with out a problem but now I panic every time I get sick. Did anyone else go through this???
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Tumor Markers
I'm looking for a tumor marker expert. What does Ca 27.29 and Ca15.3 measure, since benign, inflammatory conditions can rasie the levels of these markers, too. Treatment decisions based on markers...are these valid? Has anyone in the universe stayed on Tamoxifen in spite of rising tumor markers and remained cancer-free?…
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Chat time
How about 1:00 PM CST time. Anyone up for that today? We had a good one this AM at 9:00! Chats are so uplifting. Thanks ladies. Hummingbyrd