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First Radiation Reaction?
Hello everyone! I would just like to know if ANYONE has had a reaction to either Aquaphor or their first radiation treatment. I had my first treatment yesterday, and did just fine during the treatment. When I got home about 2 hours later, I slathered on Aquaphor, the recommended lotion. Within 20 minutes, I began to feel…
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Scan results!
Good news first, Liver and lungs clear. Tumors are not putting pressure on spinal column.Bone scan shows the tumors that are stable are the T-spine which was radiated last year, along with the tight hip and right thigh, and a few in the ribs. The c-spine, left ribs, left hip, right knee, lumbar spine, tail bone, pelvic…
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CT and bone scans / test results
Question for those with bone mets. I have had clear scans and x-rays for the last 3 years and was feeling like it now time to move on. I had surgery to correct a double mastectomy that left me with a ugly mess. The pre op xray showed 'patchy atelectasis'. I wasn't too worried after a google search said it could possibly be…
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Frequent fever after with breast cancer, normal?
hi. Is it normal to have fever often with breast cancer post treatment? Anyone experience this? thank you. Pm
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Done with Radiation
I had my last radiation treatment today and rang the bell. I'm Done! Skin is holding up pretty well, just a little pink. Breast hurts but not bad enough to even need ibuprofen. Check out Expressions Gallery for photo with bell.
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Hey Camul**
Thought you had to have a Scan last Wed too..........did you post about it and I just missed it?
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Bit off topic
I posted about 3 wks ago friend was very ill, took 3 wks to pinpoint the type of cancer. HE has complications including heart and lungs. He died on the first of this month after only being sick for 5 wks... funeral Thursday... so sad.. Denise He was 69-mother in law died of cancer, wife had lung and breast cancers over hte…
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Happy Belate Birthday greetings to Katz77 - November 9th
Sending you Birthday greetings Katz 77 - Hoping all is good with you - Enjoy Vicki Sam
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DON"T use arm on side of surgery
I was told do not use left arm for blood take/ blood pressure/IV etc...so 2 questions: >>I had lumpectomy but what do you do if double mastectomy for example? >>also: I have had 2 different anesthesist said NOT true can use either arm... so who do you believe? Since I am not sure I just DON"T USE left side....and I have…
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Pink Bus needed for DebbyB -- bone scan scheduled for Wednesday, 11-5
Pink bus gassed up, on ready to roll in support our DebbyB -- much support for you tomorrow on your pending bone scan. Strength, Courage and HOPE for a Cure. Vicki Sam
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HELP
I need help please. My last chemo was on July 24, 2014 and since then I've been told and have read that I need to follow a healthy diet, drink lots of water and do some of exercises. I DON'T FOLLOW any of this. When I get depressed and anxious (most of the day), I cook and, of course, eat. Cooking/Baking is my passion (and…
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Happy Birthday to Lucy 07 -- November 7th
Shout out to you, on your very special day - Happy Birthday! Vicki Sam
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feeling lost/ hopless
how can i get over the anger and sadness that i feel? I have had nothing but problems since the reconstruction surgery and no longer know what to do. i am so disappointed with everything. nothing makes me happy anymore and i find no joy in anything at all
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Bad reconstruction, scared
Hi, I am new to this. I was diagnosed last Halloween and since then my life has been a total whirlwind. I was immediately taken to surgery, well it felt immediate, it was 12/4 for a bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction. I started chemo in January, radiation the same week chemo finished, and am supposed to start taking…
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Hap Hap Happy Birthday - LadyG 'Georgia' .. November 5th
Happy Birthday -- Please enjoy your special day. Vicki Sam
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Sometimes I wonder when the Merry-Go-Round is going to stop!
Mid August got a letter from SSDI that I was being re-evaluated for continuation of benefits, and they didnt get paperwork from the blood monitoring team (blood clots). They got it from the cancer center, but not from the Univ of Utah Hospital. Phone call followed that this could stop the payments if it is not received,…
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Cost of meds.
I feel pretty fortunate. Saturday I went to Target to pick up Duragesic patches. It rang at $1781.00. Told the clerk there must be a mistake, that my co-pay is $10. Phamacist came out, saud they just changed cpe system and it dropped ins info from most ofbtheir accounts. Easily fixed just had to put in my ins. I knew it…
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OT - Don't forget to VOTE!
If you're in the States - Don't forget to VOTE today! Hubby was there when they opened, I was there about 9. Wondering how your ballots are done? Machine or paper or 'other'? Here we have a paper ballot that we fill in an oval next to the person or Initative and then it is put in a sealed container. It may be 'old school'…
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Surgery Over
Step 1 (or 2) complete. Lumpectomy and SNBP yesterday. Anticipate clear margins (got the "impression" she went back for a second pass on one area...), 5 nodes removed (Sentinel node was the comment, do I interpret this as in the layer closest to the tumor?). Nodes appeared "normal" so just the 5. Estimate of tumor size 1.1…
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PORT
How long after chemo is the port removedf?? I forgot to ask the oncologist. I do have it flushed every 6 weeeks. But everytime I have it done, I forget to ask. Mary, Orlando FL.
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*blush*.....I am officially an author!!!!!!! *blush*
With some help from a 'self-publishing' publishing house, my 'Bald Lady' book is now a reality!!! WHEW!!! Who would have thought????? I just downloaded the Kindle verson....and am so excited!!!! For those who do not know me...I'm one of the 'old folks'....double primary...breast and colorectal... For those who DO remember…
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CAMUL - Carol, Please check in when possible ..
How are you feeling? Disability issues still ongoing? We are thinking about you .. Vicki Sam
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How to Recognize it at Early Stage?
How to Recognize Breast Cancer at Its Initail Stage?
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What Happens at First Oncologist Visit??
Scheduled for an hour with oncologist. Taking my records with me. What was your experience on that first visit? Thanks Maggie
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Doris - How are you doing dear Sister in PINK?
Worried about you - Please check in with an update when possible, okay? Vicki Sam
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BRCA1 BRCA2 mutations decision
Hi everyone. I've been reading the posts and have decided to join for some advice from fellow travelers. At 41, (17 years ago) I was diagnosed with triple negative, Her2neu negative, stage 2 invasive breast cancer. I had a lumpectomy followed by 6 rounds of CMF and 35 radiation treatments. I went straight into menopause…
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I need some help - TNBC Stage 2
I have been in remission since July 2014. I've had a right mastectomy - lymph nodes clear. Yesterday, September 23, I woke up with swelling on my right hand. No pain but uncomfortable. I called my oncologist office and left a message.. no answer as yet. Has anyone had the same thing and what can it mean....??
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Trick or treat 3 word story
Two more days
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Maybe Delayed surgery???
Wondering why fight this.... I do not want to live my life captured by a medical system with uncaring voices spouting the verbiage of - "not our responsibility --> their responsibility..." Crossroad....
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Have you gotten your -
Have you gotten your flu shot yet? Got mine yesterday when I had my port flush. Hubby got his this morning. Winyan - The Power Within Susan