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when you think of your BEST friend what words come to mind?
Turst, love, compassion (off the top of my head)
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Done and Done
Got my port implanted yesterday and lived to tell the tale! Thank all of you for easing my fears about that procedure. I was cool as a cucumber (on the outside anyway). I will begin Herceptin infusions next week (think SWAT team against bone mets). Hugs everyone. Zah
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in memory of cathy
i would like to share some information with you who have had breast cancer or going through it. i just lost a friend to angiosarcoma of the breast. a friend i met through this discussion board and whom i never met in person, but emailed and chatted on the phone with for almost 2 years. she was diagnosed feb 2013. although,…
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Update
Well, I have been having a bit of a rough time. After the stent placements, I went the next am for a laprascopic biopsy. My gut did not take another procedure at all well. Lots of nausea, vomiting and pain. The surgeon finally went up (over recommended dosages) on my nausea meds and made me take them around the clock.…
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Oncotype Score
i was recently diagnosed with Stage 1, ER positive breast cancer. i was diagnosed in 2000 at age 39 with Stage 2 ER positive cancer and had a lumpectomy, chemo, and rads. This is now a new cancer, not a recurrence. I scored 29 on the oncotype scale, which is in the intermediate range, which is still a gray area for chemo.…
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Good news and a 'feel-good' post, at long last
Hi, to all those who know mw, and to the newbies too. Last year I was Dx with st 4 breast cancer.......................... NOW officially NED and I am marrying the man of my dreams tomorrow. Hugs to you all. J xxxxxx
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Suggestions for Dealing with Leg/Foot Cramps
Probably it has been asked here before, but what do you who have increased leg/foot cramps do or take to alleviate the problem? I have heard magnesium -- if so, does anyone know a dosage? I have also heard tonic water. I have a feeling it is related to my taking tamoxifen. Been on that for two years now, and I think that…
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whether to have a double or single mastectomy
Two week ago I was diagnosed with stage one ductal carcinoma. onc says its slow growing and HER neg. so no chemo is needed most likely. At first I was like ok lets have the dble mastectomy and lets get in done now. Now I've reconsidered. I heard you have no feeling in the breasts afterwards (luckily I will probably be able…
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tissue expanders after Double Mastectomy
Just wanted to know if it is normal to feel intense tightness in your chest due to tissue expanders. I just had my DM almost 3 weeks ago. Drains are to be removed in a few days. I am still on pain meds, but lower doses due to the pain/tightness I still feel. Is this normal?
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Happy Belated Birthday wishes to Heatherbelle - October 10th
Hoping you had a very special Birthday !! Cheers ... Vicki Sam
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My mom's final diagnosis after PET scan
As I posted previously, my mother, an active 80 year old, was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma of her right breast. She had a PET/CT done and we just got the report yesterday. At first we thought it was just in the right breast with one lymph node, but the scan revealed a mass in both of her lungs, albiet small,…
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Two Stents - maybe even 3. I think they're on special!!!
Well, today my common bile duct stent gets prettied up and replaced. My small intestine is pinched so they are placing one, maybe two stents there. Anyone need one? I might be able to get you a real deal... Lol. I am hopeful that this helps my discomfort. In the meantime, I am waiting patiently (not) for biopsy results.…
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Shout OUT to CC -- How are you feeling ???
We are worried, and concerned --- Hoping things are a little BETTER for you .. Sending prayers, love, and strength in your direction. Vicki Sam
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Non Cancer subject. even at st 4
Wow, so excited. I am getting married to the lost wonderful man next wednesday 8th Oct. I don't know how long we have but it sure is going to bloosy good fun!
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Display our Strength in CHALK
As a 7-yr breast cancer survivor, I'd like to commemorate it by starting a new Fad. Chalk is cheap, & art is always nice, so... One thing that surprised me after my diagnosis was just HOW MANY Survivors are out & about- I'm surrounded by survivors, but had no idea, because people like to be stoic, & forget the past. Most…
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Starting study drugs tomorrow
Not exactly sure how I feel...nervous because of what lies ahead and glad to be starting. I will be in a study program starting tomorrow. The study is focusing on Fulvestrant, Everolimus, and Anastrazole and how effective they are together. Everolimus and Anastrazole will be the two drugs that are the blind part of the…
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Pancreatic Biopsy #3 - still waiting
I called to see if they had results on Monday (I admit I have no patience). No word. Office just called to today to tell me that they still don't have results. Lol, I guess they knew I was about to call and harass them again. Why is waiting so hard - even after 26 years of this disease?! I am holding tight to all of your…
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Port information needed
I will be having a port installed soon before beginning Herceptin infusions. I have never had a port before. How long does it need to heal before treatments begin? Does it bother you after it is in place and healed? If I am right handed should I have it implanted on the left side or does it matter? Sorry to be such a wuss,…
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Update
Well, I have had a rough week. Monday, I was admitted to hospital again with another blood infection. On Thursday, I was transferred via ambulance to Ochsner in New Orleans. So far, the docs did a very specialized CT that shows very thin slices of the pancreas. The pancreatic mass is inoperable. The doc wants to try yet…
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was "It is mets"...now plan of attack
Saw my oncologist today. One silver lining...we caught the mets "early" and so there hasn't been damage to the liver yet. I told him I was ready for "shock and awe" and I really wanted to hit this cancer hard. Here is the plan of attack and please let me know if any of you have used these drugs. We are signing on for a…
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Question About Radiation**
Back in 2002/2003 when I had my Chemo and Radiation....they told me that I had had he Maximum Radiation that I could have. (about 33 to 35 ....Daily except for Weekends) but I just read one of the Home Pages on here where a gal said that she had Radiation and then years later had another 35 hits...........so what I am…
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skin graft nipples
Hi I just had my nipples and areolas done with skin grafts after waiting 5 years to decide on it. I still have dressings on them and only saw them briefly. I am experiencing lots of itchiness where they added fat as well. I am wondering if anyone had the skin grafts done and if they like them or not and what I should…
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Me with hair
This is a picture taken a couple of years ago. What i look like now.
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Triple Negative with Metastasis to the sternum
I had triple negative breast cancer stage 2, no lymph node involvement. I now have triple negative metastasis to the sternum. They say I have a unique case, so it will be brought before the conference to discuss and determine my treatment plan. I had double mastectomy on 7/11 of this year, PET scan 8/26 showed spot on…
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Triple Negative Breast Cancer Survivors
Hi. I just finished my last round of chemo on Thursday last week. I had 8 total, 4 AC and 4 Taxol. My Invasive Ductal Carcinoma tumor that was removed last October, along with lymph nodes, was found to be Triple Negative. I'm 42 years old with three young daughters, age 10, 8 and 7. I am having additional surgery to…
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Tattooing over mastectomy scars
I am taking part in a charity event called P.ink Day. It is put on by P.ink which is a charity that connects women who want tattoos to cover their scars with tattoo artists that have experience with that. Also once a year they have an event where they bring multiple survivors together with tattoo artists and provide free…
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Private Message Spam
Hello everyone, Thank you to those who've alerted us to the PM spamming from earlier today. While we have security measures in place, we can't prevent all spam. We are currently working on measures to try and block this kind of private message spamming. If you received a message from rita44556 prompting you for money,…
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Herceptin
Hello everyone. I am an 'oldie' here who had been in remission for several years. However, my cancer has returned in my bones. I will begin a series of Herceptin treatments soon. I have not taken this drug before and would very much appreciate comments from those who have and can tell me a bit about the side effects, etc.…
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celebrating survivorship
I was dx with BC in 2011. The road has had many bumps along the way. Finally almost 3 years out I feel things are settling down. I changed my diet to a lot of raw fruits and vegetables, mostly vegan, and I walk EVERY day 3-6 miles. I want to have control over my life and hopefully stop a reoccurance. I was wondering if…
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Happy Birthday Justme32213- Lisa .. October 3rd
Happy Birthday shout out to you Miss Lisa - Hope you enjoy your very special day... Have fun, and eat lots of Cake. Strength, Courage and HOPE for a Cure. Vicki Sam