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Marty's neverending surprises...
Mhmmm... so, as I was saying on the previous thread re: Zoladex... it's been 2wks since I had the 3 little pellets implanted into my bum tissue to suspend my ovaries in hopes of averting premature menopause due to chemo. (I am 37) Then we had the perpetually pus-y weekend during which something "blew" under my abdominal…
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charlotte bound
anyone out there live in or near charlotte, nc that can offer some advice on getting around bad credit issues. any social service agencies that can assist a "survivor" trying to fulfill a dream. thanks for any help. god bless!!!!!
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Now. what?
After mastectomy in April, I was put on Arimidex and Zoladex implant every 3 months. This is causing instant menopause and I cant sleep at night and feel lousy during the day from lack of sleep. Anyone else on this and can give some advice?
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Tests are Clear!
Hey Gals, Just to let youy know that my pre-surgery tests are clear! One victory down, another 2 to go. Hugs, Jennifer
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Adele? How are you?
Just thinking about you... know you were scheduled to have your first chemo on the 12th. How are you feeling? Hopefully you aren't feeling so scared now. *hugs* Be well! Marty
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More fun with Marty... wee bit graphic...
Well, it's been interesting, if nothing else! *grin* Here I sit, going stir crazy. I am to be "good" and quiet for another couple weeks.. or so. Ha! It's NOT THAT EASY.... *writhe, writhe* I have pretty much full range of motion in both arms again. I had the subclavicular port put in on my lft side and that's taking…
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paxil has anyone else here takin this
my dr. prescribed this after my energy is so low and i dont have anemic or thyroid problems..i haven't taken it yet, and wonder if anyone else here has ?
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Heavenlee...howz Skylar?
hiya, Angel, thinking about you and your new one this morning. howz he doin'? great i hope. God bless. Vicki :)
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prayers needed....
i last posted a couple of weeks ago about starting rads. well, i'm still waiting. all i've done since last Tues. is lay on that stupid table getting more marks all over my chest. today i go for more. yesterday i went for simulations and i'm so big that i had to use the cup. my rad doc wasn't happy with the way things…
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to Jamie
hi there, How did you do on your test results? am praying for good news. God bless you, Love, Flo
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help
I am having trouble with my feet burning and feeling very tingley. Any suggestions on this problem. Thanks Judy
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tired alot friend suggests herbs/complimentary ?
i'm not sure about this herbal thing anyone else here on complimentary herbs?
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anyone taking beta glucan?
I looked it up in medline. Very promising for breast and lung cancer.
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Back Home?
Hi girls I'm back in N.C. Everything went well in Scotland and we got our home cleared without too many tears but with lots of memories,17 years worth. I found the whole thing very draining and have come back with a stiff right arm, tender abdomen and a stinking cold, lots of rest for the next few days I think! It's great…
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Kansas City walk for the cure
Hi Everyone, just a note to tell you that Kansas City Missouri had our Walk for the Cure yesterday, with 20,000 showing up. My children and their families were there and told me that it was awesome. I hope to go next year and do my part. They raised 1/2 million dollars, yesterday.
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Test results
I took a bunch of test Tuesday. Pelvic, Transuterin, and breast sonograms. Chest x-ray and mammogram. On the mammogram they called me back in for a cone compression on a suspicious spot. I almost freaked out but I held it together until the nurse came in and told me the spot vanished with the new picture. I get all the…
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will these side effects go away?
hi Lady's, I had my last chemo treatment, so now I was wondering ,,, I was on taxotere and my hands and arms and the lower parts of my legs tingle and go to sleep. I had my left breast removed and the left arm and hand is the worst. It aches a lot. Is this a common thing to happen and will it go away or get better with…
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estring
Does anyone have any information on "Estring". My oncologist prescribed it even though I had breast cancer. Estrogen is a very low dose in this ring that is inserted in vagina. It is supposed to help dryness and atrophy.( and improve sex life) I'm too young to give up on it. I tried Replens, but didn't have any success. I…
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Discouraging News
Dear Frinds, I got the pathology report from the tumor that was taken out during my quadrantectomy yesterday. The news is discouraging, after being originally diagnosed with DCIS, the doctors have now realized that 5% of my lession consisted of invasive ductal carcinoma. I will have to have a lymph node biopsy on the 20th…
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had surgery-no cancer but can't help you
I mentioned about my imflammatory breast 7 months after Breast cancer treatment. Chemo and all. Anyway, I had my biospy and it came back negative for IBC, but they don't know how long I will have the enlarged, warm, doesn't match my other one, breast. but the good news was what I said. I am happy to ride the other half out…
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good news
Good news Got test results today. Tumors in liver are smaller. I AM SO HAPPY. Thanks for all the prayers they do work. judy
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leg cramps
I have been having terrible leg cramps all night and day today, Any suggestions about how to get rid of them. Judy
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test results
Hi all, got the results of the bone scan and x-rays, every thing is ok, no mets. PRAISE THE LORD!!! I have lots of arthritis with spuring, that is why it is so painful. But I can live with that. Hubby is feeling a little better, still not eating very well, but is doing a bit better each day.MY LOVE AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU…
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What to expect from Taxol?
Hi everyone, First of all, I hope you all are doing good. I think and pray for you all ALL the time. I start Taxol tomorrow. I am a bit sad tonight, I was off chemo for 6 weeks to have my baby and kinda got back to a normal life, now chemo again and it's hitting me again that I have cancer. I was wanting to know what to…
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Test results
I took a bunch of test Tuesday. Pelvic, Transuterin, and breast sonograms. Chest x-ray and mammogram. On the mammogram they called me back in for a cone compression on a suspicious spot. I almost freaked out but I held it together until the nurse came in and told me the spot vanished with the new picture. I get all the…
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Done with surgery!
Just wanted to let everyone know that I'm home already recovering from my partial mastectomy and ask you to pray that my pathology report will say that my margins are clear. Will find out on Friday and let you know. I'm very anxious! Hugs, Jennifer
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poor old legs
Thanks to all who posted. I have been drinking orange juice and they were a little better and then Just call me Gracie. Sat i fell off of my mother's porch Banged up both knee's Both are bruised and sore After the pain and the scare it was kind of funny. My big old tail out in the yard. Oh well just call me Graceful from…
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The joys of CT's and Bone scans...
Good day all! Just had my first-ever CT's (abdominal & chest). It wasn't bad but I was totally overlooking the fact, after reading all the posts here that **I** would have to have these tests too!! *laughs* The bone scan is scheduled for tomorrow. Had to change "arenas" last minute as the local bone scan man doesn't take…
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Anyone done a glute flap?
Hi, I am meeting with the lovely plastic boys this week to see what options I have. Since I'm thin, I'm hearing the only flap I can do is the glute. What are the pros, cons? Anyone in LA willing to show me in person???My surgery will be by the end of the month I'm sure. Luv, C
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thanks, ladies
i do get to start rads today and it looks like i'll be able to wear the cup after all. thanks for all your support. God bless. Vicki :)