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cmf chemo for breast cancer
I would like to talk with anyone who is undergoing or who has undergone cmf chemo for breast cancer
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On my way for non-routine x-ray.
Nothing wildly scary... in the grand scheme. *smiles* Remember my little port problem? There is something sharp going on in there and it's getting uncomfortable so I am on my way in for an x-ray to see if it's intact. Boy, hope I am getting frequent flyer miles or something for all these x-rays and such! *wink* If the port…
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Pam T?
Pam?? Are you about?? Wondering how things are going in NZ. *smiles* Thinking of you... *hugs* Be well!!! Love, Marty
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Flappers.... everything you may (or may not) want to know....
After responding to Darla I realized something.. again. *grin* There were a LOT of things I discovered/saw/learned/experienced when I awoke from my mastectomy/reconstruction (TramFlap)... I want to make myself available and remind others periodically that I am here to tell what I know, what I've experienced thus far and so…
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Emmi Best of Luck!!!!!
Emmi,just wanted to wish you best of luck with your next chemo tommorrow. I hope it goes better for you than the last one did. I will keep you in my prayers that all goes well.., God Bless.........Karin
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One more.. just in case! *grin*
This guy sees a sign in front of a house "Talking Dog for Sale." He rings the bell and the owner tells him the dog is in the back yard. The guy goes into the back yard and sees a mutt sitting there."You talk?" he asks."Yep," the mutt replies."So, what's your story?"The mutt looks up and says "Well, I discovered this gift…
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Question-Surgery site healing
Hi Everyone: I had a double mastectomy with 6 months of chemo and five weeks of radiation and now on my way with my five year drug. I still have the numbness in my surgery site i.e. under arms and tightness across my chest. Is this a normal feeling. My husband assures me it is nerve ending healing. But as positive as I…
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Marty....I need a good laugh, where are you???
Hi Marty, heading for chemo tomorrow 8/29/02 write something so I can have a good laugh when I get home.......Thanks .... Emmi
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TO ALL WHO READ THIS
DEAR SISTERS: THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE SUPPORT. MY HUSBAND AND I HAVE TALKED A LOT AND IT HELPS TO VENT THE FEELINGS I AM GOING THROUGH. I AM CURRENTLY GETTING READY TO RESUME MY REGIMENTED SCHEDULE WITH DOCTORS. THE ONLY THING I DON'T LIKE THE HOSPITAL IS SO FAR A WAY AND I REALLY JUST STARTED TO DRIVE AGAIN AND ITS…
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Reduction?
Hi girls, it's 5 months since my tram flap reconstruction and I'm due to see my surgeon on Friday to discuss nipples[can't believe I'm saying this,do you think I'll get to pick my favourite!] Anyway I probably shouldn't be complaining as everything has gone so well but my new boob is still a LOT bigger than its partner.…
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Tamoxifen vs. Arimidex (sp??)
The dr. has taken be off tamoxifen for 6-8 weeks (side effects) and is considering switching to arimidex. Anyone taking this drug successfully? Thanks.
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Here a Nipple, there a nipple...
Speaking of Liza's new nipple... *smiles* I am wondering if anybody has had the nipple reconstruction (diamond shaped flap cut and trussed up like a roast) and had it maintain it's shape over time... the women I've spoken with thus far have all had theirs go completely flat!!! Is it the surgeon? The skin qualities?…
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Back from the Hospital
Hi All, Just to let you know that I returned home yesterday after my lymph node dissection surgery. I'm feeling more that a bit crappy (no surprise, I'm sure) but am in good spirits and anxiously awaiting my results. Sneak in a little prayer for that if you can. Hugs, Jennifer
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Thank you for responses!
Thank you all for your responses to my last posted message! I didn't know if even one person would respond, and I got 10! Went to first in person support group last night - and it went better than expected. Again Thank you!
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lymphedema
i have lite swelling in hand what ccan cause this or cure this?
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HELP!!! Doing GREAT but back to work is a whole other story....
Has anyone else experienced this?? or can you relate?? I've been on leave since my biopsy in January, I have completed my treatment and now over the last few weeks I've been coming into the office a few days a week in preparation to resume a full time schedule. I'm not even sure what is wrong, but I just don't feel like I…
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Advice on expander implants done after 2nd mastectomy on Wed.
Have a couple of questions. The side where the mastectomy was done, that implant is lopsided/higher on one side. Does this get evened out? The other side looks like a little mound already. I have the expander implants that they will fill every week. The pain isn't as bad as I thought. The drains are creepy again and…
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Fibromyalgia???????????
Hello, was just wondering if anyone has been diagnosed with fibromyalgia ? I had blood test,thyroid testing,nerve testing,muscle testing,etc.etc..and all came back fine, its been four months of pain,somedays feeling like I got hit by two trucks instead of one, saw the neurologist today and he said that he believes that it…
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have a question
My breast ca went to the liver and last week I found out that there is now 2 tumors in the lung. Do any of you know of a site that I could find some information about this. I am the one the dr didn't bother to tell this to and I see him Wed and I want to be loaded for bear. thanks Judy
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WHY does there ALWAYS seem to be a BUT in there someplace?
HELLO SISTERS I know I have not been around here much of late. I have just been so busy and tired for the last few weeks I have not felt much like using computer. I have had a CT scan and bone scan and got sent to DAllas for a PET scan all this month, then had to wait ten days to get results from DR so I was a WRECK to say…
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Neuropathy
I took Adriamycin/Cytoxan and Taxotere earlier this year. Finished 4/26 and have developed numbness in left hand, mainly fingertips. On occassion my entire hand goes to sleep and also my right hand. It is worse when I am trying to sleep. If anyone else is bothered with this, did it eventually go away? I am taking…
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The chemo crawl....
Hello all! Here is yesterday's installment in the Marty series. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~Whew... well, it's been almost 3 days since my first chemo session and I am dragging!! Monday at about 5pm we started the infusion and I was fine (with the exception of ringing in my right ear) all eve' 'til 2.45am Tues morn when I awoke with an…
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lower blood pressure
Hi to all of you gorgeous ladies and some gentlemen: I have a question about lower blood pressure. For the last two months mine has been 117/75; where on chemo it would stay 145/85, and before cancer it would be 120/80. My question is, has anyone else felt less peppy when their bp numbers got lower? I felt stronger with…
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Hot Flash City!
Hi,all...just interested in knowing what you girls do to relieve your hot flashes (those that are dealing with this!). As I've said in previous posts, I am on Effexor now for 3 weeks and have noticed a bit of difference but still experiencing flashed all times of the day. Any little tips? I have a fan on my desk and keep…
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So.. Emmi...
How are you doing?? Thinking of you... hope that your chemo day was smooth and easy and may it be smooth sailing from here on out! *smiles, hugs* Love, Marty
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CT & Bone Scan results...
Well, geez, since I cannot get into trouble anywhere else and I have run of CSN at the moment.. guess I'll just fill up some more space, eh? *grin* Forgot to share that Monday we found that my bone scans were clear! Whee! The CTs (chest and abdomen) looked good in all, vaguely questionable area at the pancreas but the onc.…
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Angel? Angie? And how is everyone else?
Trying to get caught up and hoping all is well with arms, ribs and everything else we are messing about with! To those I haven't addressed one on one.. you are all wondrous! I am sending healing energies and all of my best to all of you!!! Much love!~ Marty
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age 25 - stage 3A - need positive feedback please!
Hello. I am 25 and was just diagnosed with breast cancer, stage IIIA. First message ever posted! I just started chemo and (big surprise) am feeling quite sick! If anyone can give me any helpful hints I would appreciate it. I am especially interested in hearing from anyone who has survived that is around my age or had my…
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Early Stage Breast Cancer Patients
Chemotherapy not needed for some early-stage breast cancer patients ASSOCIATED PRESS July 16 - Chemotherapy offers no benefit for post-menopausal women with hormone-sensitive breast cancer that has not spread to the lymph nodes, a new study finds. Researchers say in such women, after surgery, the estrogen-blocking drug…
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And Pam??
Hello Pam! How was your chemo yesterday? Well, actually, in NZ.. day before yesterday by now! *wink* Hopefully your CMF regime is treating you well!! Shall I lend you some of my Wolfhounds? *grin* Look forward to hearing from you again! *hugs* Love, Marty