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Having surgery
Hello everyone. It's been a while since I have gotten on here. I am getting nervous. I will be having tissue expanders placed on December 7. It's coming right up. Anyway, I would love to hear from some of you who have had this same thing done. Just getting nervous with all of the things that they tell you could go wrong. I…
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On my own
Today I saw the Onc. last month when I had my ct scan and eko they sowed small cycts in the lymph node area of the cancer side. They said since I just had stage two of reconstruction and the radiation they were not concerned about it right now. Will do another scan in 2 months and see if any changes. I have been on…
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2 months after treament
Thank you Sharon and Maud for responding to my question. Its a relief to know this is normal. My husband and children (ages 16, 15, and 12) think that I should be back to normal because my treament is over. They don't seem to understand that I still need help and can't do all the things that I was able to do before. My…
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2 months after treament
I finish my chemo and radiation treatment the end of August. I am tired all the time. My mind is alert by my body just gives out. I can't seem to do the same things that I did before treament such as taking care of the household. Is this normal?
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Great News
I am celebrating today it is one year ago today that I had my last chemo treatment!!Hooray!! I also hasd genetic testing done tomsee if I carried the cancer gene and I don't. I am truly blessed by this news. God has been soooooo good to me. My older sister died in June from breast cancer you see she was an agorapobic she…
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Jokes to activate your immune system
Hi everyone ! We have all read articles saying that laughing is actually good for you : it generates endorphins or other little tiny creatures that tickle your immune system. So I am suggesting a joke thread just in order to get those ticklers to tickle. Anyone cares to contribute a joke ? Here are mine : Men talking : "…
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Birth Control
Does anyone know if birth control pills generate cancer cell growth??? and if so, is it only in breast cancer patients?? Ive HAD to start on them for other reasons than birth control and had not heard of this regeneration of growth until a few days ago. Any info you have will be appreciated. Thanks, Belinda
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PICC Catheter or Groshong Catheter
Nurses have recommended I have either a PICC Catheter installed, or a Groshong Catheter. I have 4 more months of chemotherapy left to go yet for breast cancer. I am tired of being a pin cushion at each chemo treatment, but when I had the tube in my side after surgery, it was a constant source of itching and irritation, and…
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breast reduction
i am newly diagnosed with breast cancer and will soon be having a mastectomy. I need to consider breast reduction also. Was wondering if any one has been through that and has any advice?
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Taxol next
Hi everyone Went to oncologist last Thursday & marker levels & x-rays show not much response to the chemo I have just finished (6 cycles of Adriamycin) so its a new one (6 cycles of Taxol) this time starting either just before or just after Christmas. Must admit to being somewhat disappointed but hey it's onewards &…
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Skin cancer from the breast
I just wanted to know if anyone out there has developed skin cancer at the breast area (after a masectomy) which came from the breast cancer. One of my good friends from my support group has just developed this, and she says it is not melanoma, just skin cancer from the breast. She is receiving chemo now from it being in…
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Blood Donor Info
Hi Robin and Everyone: I spoke with the Medical Department of the American Red Cross re donating blood, post cancer, and here's the skinny: 1) ANYONE having ever had CHEMOTHERAPY may never again donate blood. Period. 2) We may donate after having radiation, HOWEVER, five years must have passed since completing radiation.…
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Can Cancer Survivors Donate Blood?
I read somewhere that if you've had cancer that you can't give blood. Does anyone know if that is the case? Is it just certain types or all cancers?
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1 year survivor
I am now considered a 1 year Cancer survivor! God has been good to me! Cancer has given me a new beginning, an appreciation for life that I did not have before. Before , I was alive, but I was not living! I was bored, unhappy, frustrated, stressed out and spiritually sick. I had no Joy in life and no thankfulness. Having…
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not a 'for sale' network
To all who read the Cancer Survivors Network: I personally think this network is to share our experiences and ask others for their coping measures etc. It is not a place to sell items. Just my opinion, Jean
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Remember Lonnie
Dear Friends: Once again, I ask you to remember my Aunt Lonnie when you pray. She is very weak now, and the hospice nurse was not very encouraging. So please remember her family, especially her husband who has a bad heart, and I am so worried what might happen. There is strength in prayer as I know so well; and any little…
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hugs and hope kids
i like to take a minute of your time to ask you to adopt a family for christmas,its our hugs and hope kids with terminal illness ,what this is you buy the family a christmas present if you can't afford that than buy a family a 1.00 a peace gift for each one,if not that than make cookies and send them to families if you…
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breast cancer ornaments
to any of you who would want a breast cancer ornament ,i have a friend who makes them its clear with the breast cancer ribbon in middle can get them plain or with glitter they are beautiful anyway. the price is 5.00 a ornament and 1.95 shipping and handleing i have a picture of it so if any wants to see a picture of it…
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Good news nothing found
Well I found out that tests showed nothing and unfortunately I have had a very bad week. I feel everything I have fought so hard for is slipping. I don't feel well at all and not very positive in the least. Don't know what to say anymore. Just wished that magical day came for me. (with a tear) I am off work for the next…
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Thanks for the advice on Blood Donations
I'd like to thank all of you who responded to my question about giving blood. It was really helpful and informative. I had planned on giving blood this week and happened to remember seeing something about this. I decided not to until I could find out more. I'm glad I didn't now. I love this site...
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Port out
Well I went to the surgeons this morning and he reoved my port. The procedure was a little uncomfortable but I have been thr much worse as I am sure many of you have to. I really am not sure how I feel right now but I will take it one step at a time. I do know that the good lord does not give us more than we can handle and…
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IAM SCARED
This Tuesday I go to the surgeon to get my port out. I am almost one year out of treatment. I don't know why but I feel safer leaving it in. It is almost like if it is out then I might need it again. I don't know if this makes any sense,but it feels better to talk about it.Keep me in your prayers. maud
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CANCER FREE!
Hi Dear Friends, They took out both drains and my CVC this morning! And great news from my pathology report...I am cancer free! From the tissue they took there was one positive lymph node and a 2mm tumor but they are gone and I am on my way to a long healthy life! I am so excited I want to scream to the world! Thank you…
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Having a hard time
Well, as many of you know, I've been having a rough time with my husband. Just as I have finally accepted the way things are, my husband is having second thoughts about things. He is getting so jealous of some the things I have been doing, like going out with my friends, which some of them are men and just having fun and…
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losing hair again
This may seem a little trivial, but I have noticed that my eyebrows and eyelashes are falling out again. I have been off chemo for 4 months. My hair on my head is coming back and that doesn't seem to be falling out (yet!) Has this happened to anyone and does anyone know a reason for this? thanks Susan
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Update
Well, for those of you who read about my horrible day, things still haven't gotten much better. For those of you who don't know, my husband left me a few days ago. He just can't seem to deal with the cancer anymore. Says that I hurt his feelings, pushed him away through everything. Well, I haven't heard from him in a day,…
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Breast Cancer/Eyes
Hi Everyone, I went for a routine eye exam yesterday. the optometrist said when my new glasses come in, he wants use drops and take some pics of the inside of my eyes because breast cancer sometimes mets there. He did a good exam yesterday, complete with some drops and checking the eyes closely; he said there is no cause…
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Post surgery, chemo & radiation questions
I continue to do exercises after my mastectomy (in June). In spite of the exercises and moisturizers I use, sometimes my chest wall and back on the side where the lymph nodes were removed seems tight, painful, and stretched. Any advice? Also, most days I feel really good - occasionally however I feel really tired - am…
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Surgery sceduled
Well everyone, This is it. I will have the mesectomy next Friday, October 26. They did all my pre op testing today and everything is a go. I am terrified. I am so ready to get the catheter out of my chest and then I'll have the drain tube. I just want my body back! They say I will only be in the hospital overnight and then…
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tiredness
Has anyone out there had a hard time getting over their breast cancer emotionally and mentally agter surgery and all their treatments?