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abnormal paps
my paps have been slightly abnormal last three years (after chemo and tamoxifen)... no one ever told me there was any connection, but i've suspected there is. now i've gotten so it doesn't bother me any more and am overdue for my pap test by about six months. who knows? maybe it will clear up, maybe not. just another…
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Questions about constipation on AC
I underwent my 3rd AC treatment last Tuesday Sept. 4. I was very very constipated the first AC and the next treatment it wasn't too bad. This third treatment I have been very very constipated. I have been taking bowel softeners, sennacot and milk of magnesia. I still feel constipated although my bowels have moved a little…
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Breast Cancer in Bones
I am having a very difficult time finding a pain medicine to work for me. As far as I know, I have NOT had what is termed "bone pain," which would be a dull, persistant ache. I have the type of pain which can only be described as sharp, stabbing pains whenever I move...very similar to wrenching or pulling muscles. At this…
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VIRUS ALERT!!!!!!
I want to let you all know which i pretty sure you do that we have a virus alert again they said this is the worst one of all, anyway its getting in your files whether you open them or not on attacments and fwd mail they say that the norton is picking it up but to be on safe side said to go in your address book click new…
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TO ALL MY FRIENDS HERE AT CANCER SURVIVORS
I like to take the time to tell all of you here how much I'm so grateful on what you all did for me.I don't know what lies ahead for us in our country.I think alot of all of you here,when I got computer in june you all took right in on being a friend to me.I know I'm old to breast cancer but was knew to computers ,which it…
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What are tumor markers?
THis is probably a stupid question, but I have not a clue what any of you are talking about when you say that you've had tests for your tumor markers. I don't think that I have ever had this done. I am 24 years old and was diagnosed in April 2001 with stage 2, grade 4, breast cancer. 1 of 13 nodes were positive, my tumor…
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hate is strong, but love survives
My continued prayers for all of you who are grieving and in shock. My special prayers go out to all the rescue workers for their continued strength and courage; and heartfelt gratitude for their personal sacrifices. There is hate everywhere in the world today, for all kinds of illogical reasons; from feeling superior to…
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Need gift suggestions
Hi, I need some simple advice. I have a dear friend who is going through chemo for breast cancer. A few of her dearest friends are throwing her a "hat shower" to show our love and support. I was hoping you could give me some suggestions on what to bring her as a gift. (A woman can only have so many hats...) If you can…
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september 14th remember day!
i like all of you to remeber we will be saluting our flag tomorrow,at 12;00 noon there will be a salute to the flag asking all to put the flag out at home if don;'t have one theres all kinds on internet that you can print out and pin on you,also at 7:00pm there will be a candle light service to all americans that died on…
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stage two reconstruction
I have just been reading the inputs lately so many with good advice just did not have any thin different to add that was not already said. It is hard today to think about my next step when I think of so many lives lost yesterday. If all goes as planed I go in Sept. 27 for the tissue expanders to finally be removed after 12…
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pubic hair
this is really dumb but I finished 6 rounds of chemo about 6 weeks ago and the hair on top of my head is coming back but not my pubic or underarm hair. Has anyone had this happen? Does it take longer or will it never come back? Thanks Lorrie
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Praying for a New World
My greatest sorrow is that people in this world have so much hatred for the American way of life that they would willingly die to distroy individuals they couldn't possibly know. What have we done to bring such hatred down on us? Is it our foreign policies? It's time we let other countries work out there own issues ... we…
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Prayers for America
Dear friends, The news about the terrorist attacks are devastating. I pray that your families and friends are safe, and that this horror will stop. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God protect you ! Love and big, big hugs, Cathy
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We are one with you
I just want my sisters and their families to know that we feel your pain. I pray that the world can stand together and end such acts of terrior on humanity. I know that there are many of you from New York and my prayers are with you all and your families. The acts of yesturday should bring the whole world to its knees.…
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NEW YORK
To all of you who are grieving over this unspeakable evil that has been done in New York City this day as well as in Washington, D.C. I am just south of Atlanta, Georgia, but I felt the grievious loss through one of my nurses as I was having a treatment today. Someone ran in and turned on the TV saying this just can't be…
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chemo affects thyroid
I have been reading a book on Hypothyroidism, after my chemo nurse told me that the toxicity of these chemicals can cause damage to the thyroid gland (and others); and everyone should think about asking for a test(after treatment ends) to make sure thyroid is functioning. The following is a list of symptoms compiled from a…
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Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act
Hi Everyone, I recieved an email today about a petition (concerning Breast cancer patients) Lifetime T.V. is collecting names for. I went to the web site to check it out and it seems legitimate ,so I added my name, and forwarded the website to all on my email list, and thought I would share it with all of you here. Below…
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The Countdown Has Begun!!!
Hi, All!!! Sorry I haven't been on too much lately. I've been reading, but just not time to respond. I see so many new members. My greetings to you all and welcome to our "family"!! :-) I know that you will find all the support, comfort, and strength that you need from this site. I shall try to e better about "putting in…
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LABOR DAY DOUBLE STANDARD
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Unexpected hospital trip
I woke up with chills and a low fever and had to go to the hospital. My onc said if that happened, I had to go right away... I was so scared. Had lots of blood tests and x-rays and they were going to keep me,but said my WBC was 2.2 and that I could go home on antibiotics. The results of some of the blood cultures are still…
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Please help me to feel better
I have been so down. Especially after today. I know that this is going to seem selfish. I have now gained a total of 12 pounds from chemo. I am just so upset about it. I had worked so hard to lose 25 pounds and now half of it is back and none of my clothes fit. All I seem to do is cry and no matter what I do I just seem to…
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Wig experience
Hi all, I took the plunge and had my son cut my hair before he left. It was very hard and I did cry my eyes out, but I know it needed to be done. So I went to church with my new hair and everyone was so supportive. That was cool. However, I don't know how to stop the wig from itching my head. I've tried a nylon on my head,…
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I hated chemo !!
Hello, i am newly diagnosed with breast cancer and I have already had a a mastectomy and had one lymph node positive. My oncologist recommended six months of chemo, which I truly hate. I was very sick the first round for one week,,no eating or drinking,not even water, the second round I developed a terrible migrane…
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Helping children deal with your cancer
I could really use some help in this area. My son is almost 5 and is so scared that he is having separation problems from me. He worries that I won't be there when he gets home and that other bad things are going to happen to everyone else in the family. I've tried talking with him about it, but I just don't seem to get…
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24242Tara,Bethski
Thanks again for your responses. I am thankful for this website to help us all share our questions and experiences. I know this will be a great help as I tackle chemo, I have number three to go next thurs. I still have 6 more to go......seems like eternity away. I'm doing very well except the fact for these annoying side…
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a quick question
Has anyone experienced neck muscle pain while doing chemo or having a port put in? I have what feels like i slepted on my neck wrong pain for the last few days, didn't know if its from any side effects from chemo or the port? thanks and god bless...karbear
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The Present
hi all.... I am halfway thru radiation, and holding up pretty well...the hardest part for me is not scratching or rubbing because it itches like crazy..[sunburns have the same effect on me] I read this yesterday and really liked it,so thought I'd share it......... The Present is a Present.... A present from God, to be…
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low blood counts are good
I read the discussion about low blood counts and a reference was given to find this on the ACS home page. I can not find it. Can you give me more info. Thanks
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Low WBC & infection
Hello everyone. Been off line again as I have been in hospital again. This time low WBC, high fever (39 - 41 celcius) & infection - probably pneumonia but they are not too sure. Main trouble has been my veins. They collapse at the first hint of a needle & they took 5 tries to get a line in last week to deliver antibiotics.…
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low blood counts are good?
Be sure to read,"Participation in clinical trials associated with good outcome" on the ACS Home page. This article tells us that low blood counts are also associated with a good outcome. All that worry about infection and delay of treatment, and now they are saying it was good for us. Hope they are right because I think we…