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Tips for Chemo
I go to the chat room quite often. I am finding more and more people who have chemo but don't get chemo classes, may not post on discussion boards, and need the wonderful tips from wonderful people like you all that had chemo. My memory fails me too often and I can't remember all the tips you give here. Could those of you…
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Newly Diagnosed
I learned a week ago that I have a stage II, Grade 3. Triple negative, IDC in my left breast. Initial testing of 1 lymph node was benign. Any words of advise or encouragement about how to get through these initial stages will be greatly appreciated. I can't see the oncologist until Jan. 6. Thanks!
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Update
I had a time finding an onco down here. I had to dealt with family members put my dx up on facebook. Which backfired on me. Not Fair. It took me 9 months to undo what they did on there. Besidies that TN been good. I found a new onco finally have to wait until the end of jan to she her .
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Just saying Howdy
Hey Gals and Guys, Has been a year since I have been on here. Busy working trying to keep ahead of the financial wolf at the door. I am still NED. Had to come back and so some research on bladder cancer as my brother has it. Luckily only stage 1. Glad to see so many of the same names out here from before. Been able to…
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Bone pain
I'm new to this forum and new to bone mets. Anyone have any suggestions for bone pain (mainly in sacrum area). It's not bad pain, just an achyness that gets worse as the day goes on. Haven't started chemo yet, so hoping that will help shrink the area ( the met is about 1.4 cm), but don't know if I can expect that or not.
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breast to bone cancer
Hi everyone, my daughter is 31 with breast mets to bone, on the last Pet-CT it showed multiple multiple lesions and mets all over the bones, also there are multiple different type of lesions etc... all over the skull. She has been on numerous chem meds, and now is on Halaven, how serious is it if it's in the skull? Does…
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any treatments for one thing help another? I have had two (one cacner related)
I have had ulcertive colitis for over 20yrs..it was extremly server while going through my cancer and treatments. I went on steriods it was so bad. I went on tamoxifen and shorlty after my colitis was the best it's been-and still is (NOW off tamoxien 18 mths) IS it just by chance? no way to know I have arthrisits in my…
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I see newly diagosed finding this site right away-I was a slow learner
I wish I had found thist site while I was going through my cancer. I only found it years afterwards-when a friend that had skin cancer and sugery said she was a survivor. I never thought of myself of a Survivor until I found this site. I would just say I HAD cancer- It's great so many are finding this early on-like I wish…
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Are you OK SIROD?
Hi Doris, How are you doing? I have not seen a post from you in awhile. Just making sure you are OK. Please check in when you have a chance. Hugs, Ginny
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December 15th ... Happy Birthday to Lizzie 17
Happy Birthday dear Sister in PINK !! Enjoy your very special day - Joy, Happiness, and Health I wish for you ! Vicki Sam
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Radiation and co-occurring conditions
Does anyone have co-occurring conditions along with their cancer? I have spinal stenosis, myelopathy, and spinal Multiple Sclerosis. My question is for those who have a co-occurring condition, does it make the side effects of radiation worse? The radiation therapist said I could have problems with the scar tissue covering…
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Monday Dec 15th** Pink Bus Anyone?
Seeing the new Oncologist Monday for my 2nd visit to him. In Sept he released me for a whole year and then a week later promptly called me back because of the CA 27-29 Tumor Marker Test being a bit too elevated... (in the 40s). So...did more blood work a few weeks ago (this time at an independent lab) and see him Monday…
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My first oncology appt
I had my first oncology appt yesterday ( still can't really believe it). I must say, I was so impressed with my new Dr. She was aware of my medical history and had spoken to the radiologist about my biopsy results - stage II, triple negative, grade 3 IDC. She spent over 1 1/2 hours with me, collecting history, educating me…
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Radiation tx over
Hi, New here and just looking to connect with other women who have been going through what I am. I was diagnosed with invasive ductal breast cancer at the end of August and since then have had ultra sounds, xrays, biopsies, a wire inserted in my breast before a partial mastectomy in September, and finally 7 weeks of…
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Christmas - treat !! Enjoy
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Topic for Newbies and Chemo
With all the new people coming to the breast boards here on CSN, I thought it would be helpful for us to give hints, tips, basic information on how to handle chemo and the related drugs given during chemo, side effects tips, nutritional information etc. I have been seeing quite a few new people coming into the chat room…
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*update - Eileen (CC) .. facebook page 12/17*
Our Cypress Cynthia posted this on December 17th .... Finished chemo. Next chemo 21 days! Chemo had no side effects at all. I love you all so much and have felt the love. I can never, ever thank anyone enough. As my writing approves, I will try. I am less wobbly today: walking with a cane, very tired, but no more leg…
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Belated Birthday greetings - to Kya911 - December 18th
Belated Birthday greetings to you Kya911 - Hoping you had a very special day .. Vicki Sam
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any one on her BRCA+ Triple Neg
Helo My name is Cheryl..I was DX May 13..My cancer is an agressive and unpredicable cancer..My answes vary from Dr to Dr. My moher,grandmoher and so on up our magnificient family tree..My sister 3 years younger has tested pos..we are working on our children right now..the boys are just as imporant to be tested they can…
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Mom Has Metastic Breast Cancer Disease
Hello Everyone, I am in dire need for some information. Hopefully you can please help me and give me some guidance. My mom has metastic disease. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007, when they operated and removed a mass. Since then she was supposedly cancer free. We just recently found out (in June of this year)…
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I received my ornament
You can see my Beutiful Ornament from Lynne (Bethsbaby). What a pleasant surprise at my door ! I was coming from meeting with my oncologist today with mixed feelings. Unexpected box was waiting for me.I posted a picture on my expression page, so you can smile with me. Wise Hooter, Goat milk lotion and warm letter…
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***{Santa arrived}... LOVE LOVE LOVE my ornament!!
I received the most Beautiful Wedgewood ornamen from Surf--- sleigh ride 2014 - so unique that it took my breath away!!! Thank you so very much --Surf!! I am overwhelmed... Vicki Sam
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Update on Cypress Cynthia from Sunday 12/14/14
The following was posted by Eileen on Sunday: I am doing better by the minute. Last problem is I get tired and confused. I definitely have problems communicating which can be scary and do frustrating. Very frustrating. Yesterday she posted: Hoping for chemo asap. I feel like just make it to chemo on time.
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start chemo tomorrow 12-17
I'm excited and nervous all at the same time, but I'm ready to get this show on the road!! I'm taking taxotere and cytoxan. I'm just so ready to beat this and get back to my life!! If everything goes as planned is should be back teaching after spring break!! :) found the lump Sept 26 Diagnosed stage 2 October 20 28th…
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My Ornament
Thank you Jean for my Angel and goodies. My Angel adorns my tree in her very special place. the joys of the ornament exchange makes the holidays more joyful and appreciative. Merry Christmas! Constance
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December 18th - Happy Birthday to Kya911
Kya .. Enjoy your very special day - Hap Hap Happy Birthday to You.!! Vicki Sam
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tests, what they mean
So, I skipped mammograms for 5 yrs. Prior history of 15 yrs of mammos was uneventful for me, minus one guided needel aspiration-diagnosed as a cyst- 6 yrs ago. Among over 50 family members, a maternal aunt had brst cancer in her early 40's, and subsequently passed away. :-( I think my risks are low of having any cancer.…
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I received my ornament!!!!! Thanks TraciInLA
I received a BEAUTIFUL handmade angel ornament from TraciInLA - THANK YOU!!!!!! ....And 2 lovely bars of handmade soap - my tub is calling! .....And a cute pink ribbon survivor tote! THANKS Traci for making me feel so very special - I feel all of my pink sisters are 'angels' Wishing everyone a Blessed Holiday Season - and…
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My ornament arrived!!!!
Thank you Jennytwist for the beautiful angel and the Christmas goodies ( The chocolate truffles are sooo good).It is very much appreciated. Love Surf
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*~*~My Ornament arrived~*~*
A beautiful handpainted "Li Bien" from pier1 . A sky blue glass ball with a dove and ribbon for 2014. It is painted from the inside! How unique~ And Santa slipped in some delectable chocolate for this choc~O~holic!! Thank you VickiSam ;) You made my day! PS~hiding the chocolate you know where.....(panty drawer)! Merry…