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Chemo
Hi I have stage 11 breast cancer 1 positive node er positive pr positive, Grade 1 with clean margins c-erb-b2 neg My Dr. is recommending cef 6 treatments has anyone taken that type of chemo? I'm worried about side affects ,
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Another Conference to attend.
Hello Ladies, Just wanted to ask you all, who read these posts/chats, a question to think of since I am attending the Living Well With Cancer Conference II this coming weekend. I want to be a voice out there for sites like these ones. I have been getting support and love from all of you this past year, that was very…
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Help !! Hair question?????
Hello, was just wondering if anyone had their hair come back salt and pepper looking after chemo? My hair is 3/4 of a inch and I want to stop wearing my hats..but the gray is too much!!! I tried to color it but it didnt' work..any ideas ???????
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Well.....Surgery Tomorrow
Hi, All!!! Just wanted to let you all know that my fine needle biopsy results came back............ inconclusive. Therefore, I will be having some type of surgery tomorrow. Be it just removal of the lump or another modified radical mastectomy. Won't know until we get in there. Same song, second verse. Not much else to…
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Blood test question
I just got the results from my weekly CBC. All my results are at the low end of normal and I'm worried. The last time I had blood drawn after chemo all the results were below normal (but not to low) and that made the doctor happy. He said it showed them the chemo was working. When I asked him about it this time he said not…
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Chemo
Hi I have stage 11 breast cancer 1 positive node er positive pr positive, Grade 1 with clean margins c-erb-b2 neg My Dr. is recommending cef 6 treatments has anyone taken that type of chemo? I'm worried about side effects Carol,
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Still, Still Waiting.....
Hi All!!! Just wanted to let you all know that I didn't find out anything from the doctor's today....the pathologist was not in today. Soooooo, that means that MAYBE tomorrow I will find out something. I guess that whatever surgery I have will be next week. My husband has to be gone out of town on Thursday and the surgeon…
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Bad hair comments
Thanks to everyone for your input and boost to my self-esteem. I'll keep your suggestions on hand. I thought I might share with you a comeback I had out of the "blue" one day...I was grocery shopping and this old man blurted out my favorite phrase, "nice haircut." I looked at him straight in the eyes and said "It's not a…
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Reconstruction surgery
Hi everyone, I have a question about reconstruction. I went for a consult with a plastic surgeon on Friday. I was wanting to do the TRAM flap. Because of having gallblader surgery several years ago & having a big scar from that the TRAM flap is not an option for me. The doctor said I would be a perfect candidate for the…
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post radiation swelling
I need some advice. I completed six weeks of radiation in July 2001 and still my breast is swollen and burned. My nipple is very cracked and sore, I have tried all kinds of anti-inflammatory drugs and have had all kinds of x-rays and mri's. the doctor now wants me to try hyperbaric oxygen treatments for six weeks lasting…
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Still Waiting.....
Hi to Everyone!!! Just wanted to let you know that I am still waiting......The surgeon did the fine needle biopsy on Friday. The only catch here is that I have to wait until tomorrow for it to go to the lab. It was done too late on Friday for it to be picked up and sent then. Therefore, I have to wait until tomorrow for it…
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momoftwo: How are you doing?
Carrie, I just wanted you to know that you continue to be in my thoughts and prayers as you prepare for surgery. Stay positive and remember how far you have come! Lots of hugs, Kat
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Tesats Done....Now to See the Surgeon
Hi!! I just wanted to ask you all to please say an extra prayer for me and my family. I just got a call from my surgeon's nurse. Surprise......the spot looks suspiciously malignant and he wants to do a biopsy. I am to go in to see him this afternoon...of course, they want my husband to come with me. Doesn't sound too good,…
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quick update
Heartfelt thanks from us to all of you for your warm birthday wishes, I am going to show these pill pushers that there are some people they just cant screw around with!!Dave is hot on the trail of a cancer treatment that was being looked at as a cure many many years ago, then suddenly disappeared, he is researching it, and…
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Web site as promised
Good Day ladies, I hope this finds most of you in good spirits. the web address for that site Is www.buyprotocel.com I still have not read it yet, and my husban has been calling to find out about COD charges for air and ground deliever.Anyway, I still have to write you on my latest week. I hope to be chatting to you soon.…
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One Down, One to Go
Well, I just wanted to let you all know that I had the ultrasound on my right breast this morning. Not many surprises there.....it looks like the "cyst" that I had in my left breast last year......just smaller. I have the mammogram of the breast tomorrow and then it will be at least Friday before I know where we go from…
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Nerves
Im getting a bit concerned about some of the things happening to me lately. Ive lost some movement in my left eye again and am having some pretty nasty headaches and vomiting. Im still able to go to work but my energy level is way down my neck and shoulder ache till I have tears sometimes. The doc said there is a chance of…
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Needing some advice
Hi everyone! Just having some rough days right now and could use some advice from some great women who know just how I feel. As most of you know, I am having my hysterectomy in a week and a half, I'm getting really nervous. I'm not sure I'm going to be able to go through with it. I'm just so tired of everyone poking at me…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ROSA & DAVE
Hey everyone. It's Rosa & Dave's birthdays today & tomorrow. She was told she wouldn't be here for her 33rd. Just goes to show you what stubbornness & a bitching attitude can do. If we all fight like she does what a wonderful world it would be. Anyway have a great day with no pain today my friend & know we all love you,…
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my update
hello to all, It's so good to read through the excerpts and realize what wonderful friends we all have become. Though I'm not on here often, it's always uplifting. Hello to Tiger and Pam, good wishes to all. Myself, I continue with liver mets -- my tummy is quite large in fact, and some small bone mets. My oncologist told…
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New NAtural treatments
Hi everyone. I am currently on Taxotere as you mostly know. I have had 3 cycles now am much improved. I am moving more freely & have dropped down my morphine doses by half. Wonderful news. I am also on Aredia which I am sure helps too. HOWEVER - what I really want to share is some new natural remedies I have been put on to…
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Prayers and Advice Needed
Good Morning, All!!! I find myself at a crossroads, once again. I would very much appreciate your prayers and your input. Yesterday I marked my one year anniversary from my diagnosis. I was able to "celebrate" this occasion by visiting my surgeon for my fourth, three-month check-up. I almost wish I had not gone as he found…
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Radiation Blisters
Can someone please give me some advice on dealing with the pain from the radiation blisters? They are so painful and I just don't know how much longer I can deal with them.
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Dry head
I started loosing my hair this week. The most traumatic thing for me was being able to run my fingers through my hair and pull it out. I ended up shaving it all off which was kindof fun. The worst part is that my head is really, really dry and itchy. Does anybody know of shampoos or lotions that can help?
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Mammogram results
When I found the lump on my breast, my doctor sent me for a mammogram before a ultrasound and biopsy. My mammogram results found a mass but the results stated it was nothing and I should make sure I had a yearly mammogram. After the ultrasound (which, again, the results were sent to me as something shows but come back in a…
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Had my colonoscapy
HELLO ladies, Welcome back Tiger and Webaur nice to see both your names again. I made it through another round of tests and drinking horrid stuff. You know one sometimes can't help if they are going to get through it all, but somehow we do. It could be up to two weeks before I know the results of biopsies but they did find…
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Bad hair comments
I finished chemo two months ago and my hair is starting to grow back in. There are some really ignorant people in this world who feel they have to comment: "nice haircut" and "you're brave, I could never have cut my hair off", etc., etc. I'm speechless when these things are said to me - I can't believe that people have the…
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Nancy45
Hi Nancy , I sent you an email but not sure if you received it. Did you check your personal start page ? Just wanted to let you know it took me awhile to find some of theses things that are available on this site.Hope to hear from you. God Bless Debbie
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Taxotere/ Taxol terrors!!
Howdy do all!! I have not been on much as of late, but I do stop and read the posts sometimes. As for you Pammy my Darlin', I know what a **** the Taxol can be, I was the same as you, my levels went sky high during my treatments, but then slowly lowered, along with tumour shrinkage!!! But my cancer is as stubborn as I am…
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MS and Breast Cancer
Hello everyone, I'm very new at all of this. I have had MS for about 20 years and have been taking Betaseron shots every other day for about 2 years. Stress is a biggy for me for a flare-up of MS. Just this month I was diagnosed with breast cancer -- so am still in the test,test,test areas. At this point the dr. is…