Posted on: Sep 16, 2010 06:13 PM
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Carrol2 wrote:
Hello I am getting ready to start 4 treatments of TC 3 weeks apart. I am trying to decide on which oncology to go to. I am 45 in great health very fit. Both places are the same distance from my home about 30-45 minutes.
Place A automatically gives you the neulasta shot the day after chemo then check blood counts every 10 days, and they have kind of dividers between the chemo chairs with a curtain if you want privacy. But I am also checking into another one of their locations that the same doctor goes to.
Place B only gives neulasta if you need it, they have you come in once a week to monitor blood counts. They have an open room for treatment but they also have a few private rooms you could use, and they have wifi which would really make the time fly and I could get work done.
Any opinions on the neulasta shot? Should I go with a doctor who feels I should just automatically get it or not?
Diagnosis: 6/23/2010, IDC, 1cm, Stage Ib, Grade 3, 0/1 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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Paula1231
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Jun 11, 2012 01:47 PM Paula1231 wrote:
Thanks Tiff!
Appreciate the good wishes. I am still so relieved!
Miles to go before I sleep. LBMX on 8/17/10.TE with Alloderm. OncoDX score 18. 4 AC + 4 Taxol DD. Chemo done 2-3-11 Start Tamox 2/24/11. Implant & Maxopexy 3/29/11. Nipp recon & fat trans 7/12/11. Nip Tat 10/6/11 DONE!!
Dx 6/26/2010, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIa, Grade 2, 0/4 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
mumorange
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Jun 25, 2012 05:44 AM mumorange wrote:
Hello gorgeous girls! Wow so much has happened while I've had my head stuck in boxes. Beccad I hope you are doing ok and the treatment is getting some good results for you. Paula, I've been there too and I know how stressful it is. So pleased you got good news. We are finally in our house but soooooo much to do. I feel much better than my last post. Still a little down but more on top of it now. Love to you all xxx
Dx 8/31/2010, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 2, 1/3 nodes, ER+, HER2-
lago
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Jun 25, 2012 06:15 AM lago wrote:
Yay. You now have a "place to fight in!" Seriously that is awesome. So glad you're feeling a bit better.
I started volunteering at the ACS (American Cancer Society). I'm on the steering committee for Strides Against Breast Cancer (Survivorship/Caregiver subcommittee). I also was an aid yesterday passing out water/Gatorade in the women's 1/2 marathon. It was red alert hot too. We had to be there at 5:30am! Nothing like watching the sun come up over the lake.
DONE!!
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Dx 7/13/2010, IDC, 5cm, Stage IIb, Grade 3, 0/14 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2+
Carrol2
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Jun 25, 2012 09:09 PM Carrol2 wrote:
mum glad to hear you are feeling in better spirits. Having a new home is excting but ccan be stressfuol. I hope you can relax and enjoy now.
lago that sounds incredible I def want to voulunteer. I am waiting until after my nip surgery so I can do this with the mind set of being done.
Dx 6/23/2010, IDC, 1cm, Stage Ib, Grade 3, 0/1 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-Surgery 08/09/2010 Mastectomy (Both); Lymph Node Removal (Right); Reconstruction: Tissue expander placement, Breast implants (permanent) (Both)Chemotherapy 10/05/2010 Cytoxan, TaxotereHormonal Therapy 02/03/2011 Tamoxifen
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Aug 9, 2012 06:02 PM TifJ wrote:
Hi ladies- I don't know if you all know, but Beccad (Becky) passed away on Monday. There is a thread titled Beccad is an Angel. I knew she wasn't doing well, but I didn't realize she was close to the end. She is the third loss on the Calling all TNS thread in the last week. My heart goes out to her family.
Dx 8/30/2010, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 3, 0/1 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2-
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Aug 9, 2012 06:23 PM lago wrote:
NOoo. This sucks. I'm trying to hold back tears right now.
DONE!!
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Aug 9, 2012 08:32 PM TifJ wrote:
Lago- that's how I have been feeling too. I really didn't think she was that bad. I am just at a loss for words with all the deaths that have been posted lately. It makes me hurt inside and scares me.
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Aug 9, 2012 08:44 PM lago wrote:
I'm finding that people seem to go suddenly. It's tough on us but best for them in the sense that they don't suffer. I watched my 86 YO mother in law suffer (lung cancer).
She also might not have wanted people to worry so she didn't let on.
DONE!!
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TifJ
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Aug 9, 2012 10:14 PM TifJ wrote:
I agree- it's best not to suffer. Hope you are well!
Dx 8/30/2010, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 3, 0/1 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2-
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Aug 10, 2012 06:44 AM lago wrote:
I'm great how about you?
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Aug 10, 2012 08:38 AM TifJ wrote:
I'm doing well! Getting ready to go back to work-school starts Aug. 15th! The summer just flew by!
Dx 8/30/2010, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 3, 0/1 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2-
marjie
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Aug 10, 2012 09:20 AM marjie wrote:
So sad about beccad 
I don't post much these days, but am always lurking. I had no idea she was as sick as she was, but as you said lago, she may not have wanted
people to worry....or could have been faster than even she was expecting, which in many ways could be a blessing.
Sad news to hear, but I hope everyone is doing well otherwise.
Treatment: Rt Lump/SNB Aug 2010, FECx3/Tx3, radsx25+8, Herceptin x18
Dx 7/13/2010, IDC, 4cm, Stage IIa, Grade 3, 0/2 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2+
Carrol2
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Aug 10, 2012 01:53 PM Carrol2 wrote:
wow I had no idea either she was that sick. She called me a few months ago to do freelance work but the project got canceled. I wish I had more time to get to know her. I am very sad and at the same time it is scary to think how fragile we all really are.
Dx 6/23/2010, IDC, 1cm, Stage Ib, Grade 3, 0/1 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-Surgery 08/09/2010 Mastectomy (Both); Lymph Node Removal (Right); Reconstruction: Tissue expander placement, Breast implants (permanent) (Both)Chemotherapy 10/05/2010 Cytoxan, TaxotereHormonal Therapy 02/03/2011 Tamoxifen
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Aug 12, 2012 06:00 AM mumorange wrote:
Very sad to hear the news of Becky. I know it's childish but, seriously, it's not fair!!!
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marjie
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Aug 13, 2012 12:16 PM marjie wrote:
I think we're totally allowed to be a little scared and say "not fair!!"
Treatment: Rt Lump/SNB Aug 2010, FECx3/Tx3, radsx25+8, Herceptin x18
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Aug 13, 2012 04:05 PM TifJ wrote:
Agreed!!
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Aug 25, 2012 06:41 PM Survivorwoman wrote:
OMG! I am devastated to hear that she had passed. I have no word to express my sorrow. I am still in shock.
Dx 7/26/2010, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIa, ER-/PR-, HER2+
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Aug 25, 2012 06:59 PM lago wrote:
Survivor it still seems so unreal.
DONE!!
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Aug 26, 2012 09:21 AM Carrol2 wrote:
so unreal yet a little too real as well.
Dx 6/23/2010, IDC, 1cm, Stage Ib, Grade 3, 0/1 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-Surgery 08/09/2010 Mastectomy (Both); Lymph Node Removal (Right); Reconstruction: Tissue expander placement, Breast implants (permanent) (Both)Chemotherapy 10/05/2010 Cytoxan, TaxotereHormonal Therapy 02/03/2011 Tamoxifen
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Aug 29, 2012 02:47 PM marjie wrote:
Carrol2 - off topic I know, but just had to comment that you look stunning. I have been jealous of your hair since we were bald!!
Treatment: Rt Lump/SNB Aug 2010, FECx3/Tx3, radsx25+8, Herceptin x18
Dx 7/13/2010, IDC, 4cm, Stage IIa, Grade 3, 0/2 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2+
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Aug 29, 2012 02:56 PM lago wrote:
She looks Hot! Hot! Hot!
DONE!!
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Dx 7/13/2010, IDC, 5cm, Stage IIb, Grade 3, 0/14 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2+
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Aug 30, 2012 09:00 PM Carrol2 wrote:
wow thanks girls. I guess my new hair was my silver lining in all the clouds. I really love the way you both look with short hair, and a little jealous, short was not a great look for me never was. Long hair is kind of a pain I have to blow dry it any time it gets wet or it just looks frizzy.
Dx 6/23/2010, IDC, 1cm, Stage Ib, Grade 3, 0/1 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-Surgery 08/09/2010 Mastectomy (Both); Lymph Node Removal (Right); Reconstruction: Tissue expander placement, Breast implants (permanent) (Both)Chemotherapy 10/05/2010 Cytoxan, TaxotereHormonal Therapy 02/03/2011 Tamoxifen
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Aug 30, 2012 09:23 PM lago wrote:
Marj is my Canadian hair twin
DONE!!
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Dx 7/13/2010, IDC, 5cm, Stage IIb, Grade 3, 0/14 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2+
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Aug 31, 2012 12:07 AM marjie wrote:
Well we'll see Lago...I'm trying to let mine grow and see what it's going to do!
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Dx 7/13/2010, IDC, 4cm, Stage IIa, Grade 3, 0/2 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2+
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Aug 31, 2012 07:54 AM lago wrote:
Right now I wear light bangs but the rest is still short.
DONE!!
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Dx 7/13/2010, IDC, 5cm, Stage IIb, Grade 3, 0/14 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2+
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Aug 31, 2012 08:06 AM TifJ wrote:
Happy 2 years Lauren!! Go out an celebrate!!
Dx 8/30/2010, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 3, 0/1 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2-
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Sep 4, 2012 05:27 PM mumorange wrote:
After reading that I just realised that I just passed my 2 year mark. Guess its good that I didn't notice. I've got my check up tomorrow. A little nervous I must admit as it was a 2 year gap between my diagnosis last time. Hoping to break that pattern tomorrow!
Dx 8/31/2010, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 2, 1/3 nodes, ER+, HER2-
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Sep 4, 2012 05:50 PM lago wrote:
Good luck Mum. I celebrated my 2 year NED the same day (Friday). To celebrate I get to do a liver scan next week. I say we are both going to get NED reports.
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Sep 4, 2012 06:43 PM Chirps wrote:
Hi all,
I was/am so saddened about beccad; this all still taking a lot of adjustment, in many respects. I really hate it when someone I "know" here dies or has recurrence or complications. It's beyond sad, yes.
Though I'm glad to be able to come visit others of you from time to time---usually I'm quiet. Awhile ago the bco thread "email notices" quit coming and I thought everyone was on other topics. But I guess the "notices" were broken for quite awhile. Not comfortable in the "new" bco format yet.
Anyway, good to "see" you who are here! I unevently passed my 2yr mark for the dx and for the bmx, and since "no recon" and "no pills" have had only checkups with exams and blood work (four-times- down to twice- per-year). So far so good with NED! :) I get my next check in Jan, along with a chest xray then. Good luck to you Lago and Mum-O on your tests.
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Dx 7/21/2010, IDC, 1cm, Stage Ia, Grade 2, 0/4 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2-