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31 year old one year survivor
Hi, I have just celebrated my one year anniversary and am really trying to move on. I had to change onconologists and when I met the new man he asked me if everything was back to normal. I thought that was a really weird question. I told he that nothing will be the same. You view things differently and see life from a…
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Off line!!
Hello Everyone, I am doing great these days. I am back to work and loving it. Just wanted you all to know that I will be going off line for good. At least for a little while. I don't want anyone to worry. My health is good right now and I am working and doing fine. Thank you all for your support and help these past few…
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encouraging word?
Hi, all. I posted for the first time a couple of weeks ago. Been down in the dumps for a while. Just not feeling like there's anything to look forward to. Have a feeling my 'significant other'-- who I though was going to move here in August-- is going to bail on me. Just intuition. No friends (not a one) and no family here…
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Friends needed - Thank you
Hello everyone, back on May 17th I posted with a message Friends needed and so many of you responded with greatly needed information and overwhelming support, for that I want to thank you and say I'm sorry I havent been back since my first treatment because it really kicked my butt. The first treatment went well, I went…
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estrogen receptors
when I last saw my onc. he checked my pathology report I had finished 4a/c and 4 taxol treatments. then started radiatin he is deciding what treatment would be best for me tamoxifin does not seem right he said . I was negative for estrogen but positive when it came to my hormone level Iam 44. So he drew more blood to see…
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The Promise of Stem Cell
Faith In Stem Cells By Connie Mack In the next few weeks, President Bush faces a very difficult decision: whether to continue federal funding for human embryonic stem-cell research. As a cancer survivor, a former senator and a pro-life Republican, I hope that he decides to let this research move forward with continued…
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Need advice for grandmother
My grandmother, who some of you know about is about to end her first round of chemo in two weeks. She wants to be ready to stage the next round of her battle with some herbal stuff. Do any of you know or have an opinion on Sun soup, shark cartledge, essiac tea, grape juice, noni juice, antioxidents? Some of these things…
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You are wonderful!
Thanks so much to the info on my double mastectomy questions - I responded to several of your messages. I just found this site a few weeks ago and have reaped much more than I have sewn - hopefully soon I will be able to reverse that trend!
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double mastectomy Friday
Has anyone in the group had a double mastectomy? I'm curious about how blood tests, blood pressure etc are administered if lymph nodes are removed in both arms - I always heard you should use the opposite arm - but in my case this may not be possible. Suggestions/experience? Thanks.
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mastectomy w/o reconstruction
Anyone have a bilateral mastectomy but no reconstruction? I'm scheduled for June 1st and would appreciate hearing about others experiences. Thanks.
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Anyone heard from Tracy recently?
Hi Tracy, Just wondering how Mommy to twins is doing these days. Missed your postings. Hope treatments are going along well - and you are still able to enjoy the lunch - compliments of M D Anderson - with hubby as a relaxing time together. Hugs, Jean
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Update on Pam T
Dear all Unfortuneatly it is John here trying very slowly to write this message. Pam is in hospital as we speak, being treated for seveare pains in the sternum. She went in last thursday, came home for the weekend, but had to go in again on the monday, and has been there ever since on varying degrees of morphine strength,…
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new to the group
In Aug. of 2000 was my news of B.C. 11 out of 14 lymph nodes 9cm. tumor poitive for her-2 at the age of 44. had double mas. the start of reconstruction with breast extenders.So far doing ok heavy chemo 8radiation treatments so far 20 to go. then back to herceptin chemo once a week for at least one year.
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new to group
I have been reading some of the messages on this site, and have really enjoyed them. I had a bilateral mastectomy in September, followed by 4 A/C and 4 Taxol. I had my first reconstruction in April, and another one in June. I have been taking tamoxifen since April. I would like to start taking vitamins, minerals or some…
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Wishing you all a happy day !
Hi, There is a beautiful sunshine here in Switzerland. People are mowing their lawns, husband is sneezing, daughter is ...pokemoning ! Thank you Life ! I wish you all a wonderful day, hope you are all doing well. Take care, Cathy
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done with chemo
Hi everybody, I had my last chemo treatment today. Since November of 2000, I have had four A/C treatments and four Taxol treatments. I am very glad to be done with that phase of my recovery and now will be my encounter with radiation. Thanks to everyone who sent me replies and to those you just read my messages and prayed…
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new to discussion group
Hi, everyone. I am 27 yrs old and was diagnosed with bc in mid-March. I had a lumpectomy and axillary dissection (12/21 nodes positive), after the surgery was told that I was at Stage IV because of a positive node above my clavicle. I am also negativer ER/PR and Her-2. Until the last few days I'd been mostly upbeat, but...…
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Question
My question is, how do you determine how long you are a survivor? Meaning, when someone says they are a 2, 3 or 4 yr survivor, how do they work that out? Thanks and take care.
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Thanks for the work advice
I think I will try to go full time July 1 afterall. I proved I could work 45+ hours during everything, post-diagnosis, after surgery, 6 of 8 chemo treatments because I did want to keep busy and try to normalize my life thru it all. But when I was getting stressed from a new manager I thought "WHY am I putting myself thru…
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bone mets
Hi everyone, Have any of you who have bone mets experienced any pain or soreness or tenderness in 'hot' spots? I am curious because last bone scan indicated adnormalities on my skull and ribs but I feel nothing. Now my lower spine and hip are a different story. Does anyone know if the word 'abnormal' ever means something…
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Side Effects of Implant?
Has anoyone had a similiar situation? I had a mastectomy on March 26th. I had a saline pouch inserted, but not inflated. Since then, I have a "marble-like" lump right near the area the pouch was insterted. This lump is very sensitive to the touch. They do not know what it is and it will be a week before they go in to look…
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Helping one's self
It is hard to overcome trouble and suffering. It seems easier to wallow in self-pity--no matter how deserving it seems. I have learned that to do so is pouring salt into my own wounds. I have been through the deepest pain and grief any soul should bear over these past years, so, I know what I am saying is from personal…
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR RESPONSES - HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TOLD YOUR CANCER FREE?
My mother and mother-in-law both had breast cancer 20 years ago. Both had one breast removed (chemo and radiation was given) and were both told they were cancer free -survivors. Now 20 + years later they were not cancer free. The cancer has spread very slowing into the skeleton bone structure of their body. My mother lost…
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Returning to work advice
Hi everyone, I'm sorry I've been absent. Have moved and am still trying to get settled. I have completed 8 weeks of radiation as of May 3. My question is, for those who took off from work, when did you go back, right after treatment or a few weeks, months later? I have a very stressful job and thought if I wait until July…
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taxol#3
going in for taxol #3 today, can't say as I like it much, but it has been managable..my feet were swollen for a week , but haven't had any tingling,just the aches and pain everyone else is experiencing...Felt much more fatigued than I have so far.I think that when I project my fears into the future, is when I get into…
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Revlon Run/Walk
Hi, I just wanted to check and see how many, if any, are doing the Revlon Run/Walk. I did it last year in honor of my Aunt, who died of Breast Cancer that Feb. Little did I know that I would be dx and just about treated (10 more rads to go) within a year. I am doing it again this year, in honor of myself and all woman…
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Onwards and Upwards
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Friends needed
Hello, I'm newly diagnosed with breast cancer, I have had the lump removed and my knodes also and tomorrow I will start chemo. I'm in need of friends that are going through the same thing so I have someone to talk to. I'm alone in a state where I have no family except my two daughters and a few friends at work....they have…
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Good news!
Hi, I just got back from my Dr. - we had a long talk about my cancer and the treatments I have received. To make a long story short - tomorrow is my LAST Taxol!!! There are no words to describe how I feel right now! I only have to do this one more time! Radiation will start early July. Then she said something that…
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Chatters Needed May 18, 11:30 CST
Hello Again Everyone, As I told you a few days ago I'm a survivor and I do a lot of volunteer work with ACS and Friday May 18th ACS will be at my home shooting a video about the Cancer Survivors Network. The Video will be sent to about 100 news stations in 7 southern states. They will be video taping me as I post messages…