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Questions to ask your doctor
Suggestion for Preparing in Advance for Medical Appointments: * Make a list of questions to ask your doctor. Below are a few suggested questions to ask. You may also create a list that are specific to your own concerns or needs. * Bring a tape recorder/or person with you to take notes * Bring copies of lab reports,…
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Help
I just found out on 10-20 I have breast cancer. I am 27 with no family history nor do I personally know anyone that has had breast cancer. I have an appointment tomorrow 10-23 with a surgeon and was hoping that you could provide me with some questions to ask and a little insight of what to expect. I also go on Monday 10-27…
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Happy Anniversary Cypress Cynthia & Danny
Today is Eileen and Danny's 40th Wedding Anniversary. The following was shared by Eileen's sister, Wendy: Today Eileen Swords and Danny Daniel Swords celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary. Patsy and I are here with them and helping to get everyone on a schedule. Eileen is hanging in there. She likes to visit and sleeps…
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OT - The Grinch didn't succeed!
The Grinch was here sometime between 5:30 Sat pm and 11:00 Mon am. We have a Kid's Park in one of the parks along Rapid Creek which is full of all sorts of displays that are designed for children - fairytale characters/Disney characters/all sorts of stuff - that is turned into a sparkling fairyland with lights…
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Update on Cypress Cynthia *Updated November 21, 2014*
Following is an update from Eileen's husband that their daughter put on Facebook. She asked that it be forwarded to the group. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Eileen appears to be rapidly declining though she is not in any pain and is not nauseated or vomiting and she is not wanting or taking any pills - she…
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ALL ABOARD THE PINK BUS FOR MAGGIE CAT THIS WEEK**
Pink Bus filling up for a trip to M. D. Adersen in Houston.... ALL ABOARD*** I'll set up the Pink Waiting Room there and maybe we can get a Courtesy Car for side trips to get food & drink....or see the sights (between keeping the Oncs & Nurses and Technicians and BLOOD SUCKERS on their toes) We are with you Maggie…
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How To Dress with a PORT?
Back again... The drama continues!!! What do I need for my (future) port? My BS is going to place it on/in my right chest area. I have "high shoulder blades" and not much fat.... so I'm advised it will "stick out". ( I enjoy sewing, quilting and yoga .. so an arm port wasn't the thing for me). Now is the time to get the…
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Could I Be Any More LUCKY???
In ER twice last weekend before they discovered that my EXTREME pain was due to stress fracture in left hip! Admitted overnight for pain control. But, being the trooper that I am (Hawk! Spit!) I pulled it together and had my first Herceptin treatment on Wednesday. Now awaiting for consult by onco man and bone man to decide…
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Masectomy or Lumpectomy with Radiation
Hi everyone, I am 46 and was diagnosed with DCIS 4 1/2 mm Breast Cancer in October 2014. They did say there was a 5 cm suspicious area in the breast as well. Last year I had a lumpectomy on the other breast which came back benign. My sister was diagnosed at the same age. I am waiting on my genetic testing results, if…
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New Immunotherapy Approach for Breast Cancer Shows Promise
IN THE CLINICNew Immunotherapy Approach for Breast Cancer Shows Promise http://www.mskcc.org/blog/new-immunotherapy-approach-breast-shows-promise i found this very interesting method as I was looking at new approved cancers drugs. First immunotherapy drug was recently approved for melanoma On Sep 4. Keytruda…
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breast expanders
My surgery was a month ago today. I had my first fill on Nov.13th only 20 cc each. Are they supposed to feel mpy? hard and look lumpy? Also wondering if anyone wore the compresson bra with pads in it after the first fill? I don't see the plastic surgeon for another week. Have been careful not to lift anything over 10 lbs.…
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Happy Birthday wishes to Skeezie!! November 22nd
Hap Hap Happy Birthday greetings to you! Enjoy your very special day. Strength, Courage and HOPE for a Cure. Vicki Sam
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If you are stage 1, ER/PR+, HER- and need chemo, can you tell me the reason?
I will see my medical oncologist for the first time in about 2 weeks. My BS has prepared us for the possibility that chemo will be suggested. My diagnosis is IDC, stage 1, grade 3 and the tumor was a little over 1 cm. My 7 nodes removed were clean, however my margins weren't clear and I had a re-excision last week, making…
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Don't Want to take Femara
I really don't want to take Femara. Am afraid to tell the Doctor because I know she will not approve. I don't believe I will have a quality of life on it. Plus, I don't see how I will keep my job on it. People act like having osteo is a simple thing - just a few aches and pains - but both my parents suffered terribly from…
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Final Dx: Breast Mets to Pancreas
It is strange to be thrilled by this diagnosis, but the mood at my onc's office today was almost celebratory. I have to pass my Muga first, but then I start on kadcyla and my onc thinks I will do well. No more surgeries, I am healing and home, and there is a treatment for me. I am seriously ready to kick some cancer…
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deep saddness after treatment has been over.
Was anyone else surprised by the level of saddness and grief after breast cancer treatment? It came out of nowhere and hit me like a brick wall. I was not prepared for this.
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heating pad?
About a month ago, my breast surgeon told me to use a heating pad on my nerve sensations/pain on the side where my cancer was more widespread, and more lymph nodes were removed. Under my right arm is always swollen. My bilateral mastectomy was 6 years ago, and this recently started about a month ago. During the night, I…
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Traumatic Brain Injury and Metastatic Disease
My Sister was "cancer" free from breast cancer four months ago. She was in a very bad car accident with traumatic brain injury, multiple broken bones, including neck, lumbar and arm, ribs and orbital bone. During the X-rays they found metastatic disease in her lung, liver and on both adrenal glands. They say they cannot do…
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breast rxpanders for reconstruction
had my first fill 2 days ago. does anyone have soreness in the underarm area? the right is more sore and that is where they took out 3 lymph nodes and like a bunch of skin is. Dr. didn't seemed concerned. also its been a little over 3 weeks since my bi-lateral mastectomy. Nurse said I could take a bath now but not sure…
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new game kind words alpha
Alpha order KIND words ex: A-awesome B-Beautiful etc A-Amazing
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stage 4 adenocarcinoma - found out 3 hours ago about my sister-in-law.
My sister was diagnosed with breast cancer 13 years ago and had a lumpectomy and chemo. Everything went well. 4 years later, she was diagnosed with breast cancer in the same breast and elected for a mastectomy and chemo. Constant check-ups. everything seemed fine. a couple of months ago she started complaining of mild…
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Happy Birthday to Kimkataoka November 4th
Special Birthday -- Shout out to you!!! Enjoy your very special day. Strength, Courage, and HOPE for a Cure. Vicki Sam
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Just wanted to say hi
Hello everyone.I haven't been on for awhile.I am still doing ok.I have 42 days to get off the Cancer meds.Like you all know we live in fear of hearing the C word again.But I try hard not to let it consume me.it will if we let it.I am very grateful .I have never forgot the friendship I made with some on this sight.you know…
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Happy Birthday -- Jobi - Doreen, November 11th
Birthday wishes, and greetings to you Miss Doreen! Enjoy your very special day our Sister in PINK . Strength, Courage and HOPE for a Cure. Vicki Sam
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CC .. how are you Sweet Sister in PINK ???
I am hoping and praying you are feeling stronger - and have the ability to keep some food down. Do let us know how you are - when time permits. Vicki Sam
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Three word FALL story
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11th hour, 11th day, 11th month -
Armistice Day - the last day of WWI - 'The War' that was supposed to end all war. It is now called Veterans Day in the States. (I think its 'Rememberance Day' in Canada) Please take a momment tomorrow to think, especially about the young men and women who are often far from home and loved ones at this time. Also to…
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Met W/ Local Oncologist Today - MD Anderson Monday
Thought this appt. was cancelled ( I did call them) when MD Anderson put me on their schedule. Surprised to get a call "reminding me" of the appt! So I met with the local recommended oncologist. He doesn't know me from Adam's house cat so I mainly listened for most of the session. His opinion - must do chemo - Taxol…
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Oncotyping score 22
Had lumpectomy with sentinel node biopsy 10/15. 2.1 centimeter ilc with clear margins and all 4 nodes negative. Oncotyping score is 22. I fall in the gray area. Cannot decide on chemo. Anyone have any comments? I need a decision by Wednesday.
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Going to MD Anderson for Oncology Evalation
Any MD Anderson folks on this board? I have a tentative appt for 5 days beginning this coming Monday. Other appointments ( local oncologists and UNC-CH Clinical Trial principal investigator/oncologist discussion) are on-hold pending the outcome of new tests.