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Rosa Gift to all of us
Rosa gave a little piece of herself to each and everyone in here. Thats her gift to us. Cherish her ability to communicate and give all of us a moment to see things through her eyes. Her spirt has uplifted so many of us. With her ability to approach this fight with dignity and keep her sense of humor while undergoing the…
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DEEP PAIN IN HIPS AND LEGS
I AM A 17 YEAR BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR. I AM HAVING SEVERE PAIN IN MY HIPS,GROIN AND LEGS. I WONDER IF ANYONE HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM AND WHAT TYPE TEST I SHOULD HAVE TO SEE IF IT HAS SPREAD TO MY BONES. DEBPRAH
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Made it through surgery!!!!
Hello everyone! I made it through my hysterectomy. I am still in some pain as it was just on the 8th of February, but so far it hasn't been nearly as bad as I imagined it. I hope that things stay this way and I don't have near the problems I was worried about. Thank you all for your continued support! Love, Carrie
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Chemotherapy worries
Hi, I'm writing from Paris, France. I'm really glad to have found this site as I've lots of questions. I had a tumorectomy on my right breast and axillary lymph node surgery on Jan 25th.Yesterday the lymph node results showed that our ot 12 nodes removed, one had cancerous cells. So my doctor is recommending 4 chemotherapy…
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Neutropenia & pneumonia again
Dear all Just to let you know I have been hospitalized with neutropenia & pneumonia again. I have been let out for a few hours today but have to back in tonite for more tests tomorrow. I realise this is just something that goes along with the territory of chemotherapy so I can accept it but it's hard on the family. I have…
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looking for a book
Hi, I am looking for a book by Susan Wolf Sternberg, called "A year of miracles, a Healing Journey from cancer to wholeness". I have searched the internet, but can't find a copy. Any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks mary
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Arm & Hand swelling (Help)
I have never had this trouble before. Had breast removed in may and had 6 chemo of cef and 6 taxitere(last treatment end of nov.) and 34 treatments of radiation (last treatment dec 19th). 7 cm tumor and 4 poistive lymph glands out of 19. stage 3 cancer.We are in Florida until next weekend and then will return to Michigan…
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MRI test results
Just wanted to let you all know the results of my MRI I had last Friday. The doc called me here at the office at about 4 yesterday and told me he saw two places in the brain that were enhanced contrast sooooo that means its back. He is going to forward my films to my surgeon in Little Rock and also to my Onocoligst in…
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Thank ya'll so much.
and I thought Texan's were nice! I just want to thank you ladies that responded to my question. When I ask my husband things about this breast cancer business, or express my feelings to him, he always answers me with a big heart, but asking you guys the same question, expressing my feelings, and getting responses makes me…
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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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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…