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Arimidex for more than 5 years?
Hi, my onco said I could come off Arimidex after 5 yrs which is coming up in a few months. He said it won't do any good after that. When I first met him last Sept as I had moved and needed new onco he said the Arimidex puts the cancer cells to sleep and I could stay on as long as I like. Now he says to come off. The breast…
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new to forum and have a question
i had a mastectomy in nov 2014. i have only seen my surgeon and primary doctors so far. the surgeon said he got all of the cancer and that i would not need chemo or radiation. he has not refered me to an oncologist. shouldn't i see an oncologist at least once ?
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Tramflap double mastectomy numbness
Hi, Am two years out of Tramflap surgery. Finally getting some feeling back around the new breasts. Numbness resides along the tummy line where they took the muscle. Still I am so glad my implants did not work. I never have to think about having them replaced! This is all me. When I lose weight they lose a little, when I…
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New here and looking for people who get it and can help
Hello everyone, I've been reading your posts for the past few days. I wish I knew about these discussion boards earlier because you all seem to be inspirational and so willing to help others. Although I'm not quite sure I would have had the energy to post sooner than this, About me - I was diagnosed with Stage IIb in July…
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Update on TraciInLA
Trace here. Surgery is all done and went well. She's having yummy jello and broth and has been up and moving about. She's got much more range of motion than I thought she would so everything is going well. I found a vending machine but only Coke. I'm going to smuggle some Pepsi in later.
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Today is Tommaseena's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope you have a wonderful day - filled with lots of laughter, light & Love! -Jenny
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Breast going away party, encourage or not
I'll try to get this out concisely. My dear friend (45, large BBW), health care worker (care for the elderly) is a long time nudist and swinger, a bohemiam, larger than life, one of those that brighten any room of field she's in, and everyone's iife she touches is forever brightened; person. Yes, one of those. So, I (male,…
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Hoping to make you smile = today
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The Emperor of All Maladies
http://cancerfilms.org/ PBS is making and airing this film March 30, 31, April 1. I read the book after I completed all of my treatments and I found it fascinating. It is truly the biography of cancer, from the ancient past, recent past, present, and future. Just letting everyone know. The book was really good. I may even…
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mastectomy/Reconstruction Advice
hello, a friend is going through Breast cancer, she will have a mastectomy with reconstruction. I had mastectomies with re/de construction. I want to know practical ways you utilized to deal with the fills, the drains, or any other things you think she can use. I wore the shirts had ajacqui used a pillow, anything else?…
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Neutropenia
So I was admitted to hospital yesterday. Ninth day from first chemo treatment. Had temp up to 102.8. White counts of 1 and low potassium. Still in hospital today. Has anyone else had this problem that is getting herceptin, perjeta, carboplatin and taxotere.. It's my first week so very frustrating.. Mary
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Looking for similar situation - bilateral mastectomy, hysterectomy, gene mutation and chemotherapy
I had cancerous tumors in left breast and DCIS in right breast so I had a genetic test. Add a genetic mutation to the mix so I had a bilateral mastectomy. In addition I had a total hysterectomy. Test results came back with negative nodes. Also had an estrogen sensitive cancer. Just got results of oncotype back and I am a…
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Home from hospital
home from hospital. I went to Dr. On Friday for ultra sound and while waiting to go in, my oncologist nurse came in and told me when I was done, go straight to hospital, I was being admitted. Do I have time to go home? No. So .straight to hospital I go, thinking I was a direct admit. Not! Two hours later, no food, I was…
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TraciinLA ... We are thinking about you and
up coming bilateral mastectomy -- Please check in with us when possible. Gentle hugs my dear Friend, Vicki Sam
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Had onocolgist appt this am...canceled
I had an appt at 10 am today. I called yeserday to confirma nd make sure they had all my test results- I was good to go...TEN mins later I got a call saying it has to be canceled. (I had put in for half sick day at work)-so the I canceled the sick day) This am I get a call-can you come in this afternoon at 1:30? I told…
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New formed breast with fat grafting......
Have to tell you all - after wearing the brava machine for 10 hours a day the last two days, I have a breast when I take the machine off. You can see it. It's almost as big as my other breast that they lifted. I might only need to go through the grafting one more time if it stays this big. Wouldn't that be great? Can't…
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Today is Natly 15's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Sending BIG wishes your way - hope you have a wonderful day ... and a healthy, happy year! much love, Jenny
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Surgery coming up, could use advice on hospital stay
Thank you all so much for all your support as I get closer to my bilateral mastectomy on Thursday. My partner Trace and I are as prepared as we can possibly be for my recovery at home, but I’m finding myself really anxious about my hospital stay, as I’ve never had to stay overnight in a hospital before (my lumpectomies in…
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Today is ppurdin's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope your day is filled with fun and love all around! Celebrate! -Jenny
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Weather-HOW did everyone in Juno's path make out?
I worke for a school and we closed early on Monday and canceled Monday night for Tues...we did get some snow-but nothing like they expected in my area of NYS (half way between Albnay and NYC) MY husband works for cablevions so he was out-crazy hours of course. Denise
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Pink Bus Friday am
I am headinf for my NOW annaul mammo and ultrasound Friday AM if anyone wants to ride along. I am excited back to once a year...i was almost there-then back tracked-but now to once a year...whoot whoot...plus now ultra sound... Denise
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Tomorrow am PINK BUS
I had fun ride lasta week with you ladies for my mammo and ultrasound/ blood work. Tomrorow i am going to my annual low risk check up with my onocoloist if anyone wants to ride alond at 9:30 Denise
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Pink Bus Today
Today is the day I see the breast specialist/surgeon to find out what he wants to do about the lump in my radiated breast. More scared now than the first time I had cancer. Wow, its hard to hold on.
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Foods
was wondering what foods would be good to eat to keep nutrition while feeling nauseous . Had scrambled eggs and ramen noodles today but want to keep my nutrition values .
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Anybody want to ride the pink bus tomorrow for Mary?
The pink bus is going to pick up my friend Mary tomorrow for her first 6 month onco appointment. She's been worried and could use as much support as possible. Mary, I'm praying for good results!!! Hugs, Anna (P.S. I'll be bringing the snickerdoodles!!!)
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Looking for encouraging words..Hi it's me.......I'm back,
Looking for encouraging words to help out a friend. that is all. thanks.
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Chemo side effects
Have had headache and nausea since after chemo that was on tues. How long should I expect delayed nausea. Haven't vomited. just very nauseous. Have meds for it but was just curious if others had this problem and how long each time it might last. Thank u
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Update on Cypress Cynthia 1/13/15
CC's sister posted this update a few hours ago. Let's continue to keep her in our thoughts & prayers. "Eileen hanging in there-sleeping a lot and weak but no nausea and pain well controlled with a patch. Danny is always at her side."
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Today is Bella Luna's Birthday!
Wishing you your BEST BIRTHDAY ever! Hope you have a beautiful day and the year ahead filled with health & happiness! Jenny
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3 word New Years story
2015 will start