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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Radiation Therapy - Before, During and After, Created: May 14, 2008 06:11 pm
May galsHad my first rad Tuesday 5/13. I am already a little pink and kinda warm all the way across my chest. I asked the rad techs and they told me not to put any kind of cream or lotion on. Just wondering if anyone else was told that and if I should just go ahead and use aloe even though they said don't. Diane
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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Radiation Therapy - Before, During and After, Created: May 7, 2008 02:54 pm
May galsHey everyone. I got my markings Monday 5/2 and will start my rads on Monday 5/9. I had a double mastectomy so I will be radiated all the way across my chest, under my arms and a place on my neck. Thanks for all the info on products to use. I am a little apprehensive, but surely it can't be worse than chemo... Diane |
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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Help Me Get Through Treatment, Created: Dec 30, 2007 08:31 pm
My Hair!!! Part 2I lost my hair exactly two weeks from the date of my first treatment. First treatment ws 12/5, but I decided to shave it before it just started falling out in clumps. My husband and my two sons took turns shaving my head and we made it a family thing. Right now I can't stand to look in the mirror, but I've decided against a wig. I am just wearing scarves and hats. I am using shampoo and conditioner but I think I will try the lotion and a sleeping cap. Can I just say that I am sick and tired of being sick and tired. |
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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Help Me Get Through Treatment, Created: Dec 30, 2007 08:23 pm
Surgery Day Dec. 5thHello everyone. I had my first chemo on 12/5 and it kicked my butt. I did get a neulasta shot the day after it it put me down for a couple of days. I guess the fatigue, the mouth sores and nothing taste right are my biggest complaints. I had my second chemo on 12/26 and it kicked my butt again. I go again on 1/9 to get the taxotere only. What are the side effects of this. The first two chemos I had was cytoxan. |
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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Help Me Get Through Treatment, Created: Nov 30, 2007 10:27 pm
Surgery Day Dec. 5thI had a radical mastectomy on 9/18. I am getting my port for chemo put in on 12/5 and starting chemo on 12/5. First treatment will be cytoxan and eperubicin and the next treatment will be taxatere every two weeks. I am also going back the day after chemo to get an injection of neulasta. Then I will have 6 weeks of rads. I did have a pet scan and got the results Tuesday. I am cancer free. Praise God.. I am really dreading the chemo. Any help on the side effects will be greatly appreciated. |
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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Help Me Get Through Treatment, Created: Nov 28, 2007 12:16 pm
Test resultsI went to the oncologist yesterday and got the results of my CT and Pet scans. Can we say Praise the Lord? oh yes... I am cancer free. I start my chemo next Wednesday 12/5 will do every other week for 8 treatments. I should be hairless by Christmas. I am just praising God and being thankful for the scan results. I had a radical mastectomy on 9/18. I want to thank all of you up to this point for posting information that really helped me through this so far. |
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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Chemotherapy - Before, During and After, Created: Nov 28, 2007 12:12 pm
Starting chemo Dec 2007Hey Amy, I am starting chemo on 12/5 with Cytoxan and Eperubicin. Every other week for 8 treatments. Lucky me, I should be losing my hair around Christmas, but I got the results of my CT and Pet Scans and I am clear of all cancer.. |
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Not Diagnosed but Concerned + Waiting for Test Results, Created: Nov 4, 2007 07:36 pm
Scared.....Thanks Dee Dee... I think I just needed someone to tell me that. I'm just gonna take it a step at a time and pray everyday.
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Not Diagnosed but Concerned + Waiting for Test Results, Created: Nov 4, 2007 03:29 pm
Scared.....Thanks Alice for your prayers and support and hugs... I am sending some your way too... Diane |
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Not Diagnosed but Concerned + Waiting for Test Results, Created: Nov 4, 2007 11:45 am
Scared.....I had a double mastectomy on 9/18/07. I haven't started chemo yet because my right side hasn't healed completely. My oncologist has scheduled a whole body pet scan for 11/20 (Tuesday before Thanksgiving). I am going through some different moods. I started out scared, then I thought, well if it's somewhere else then there's nothing I can do but fight. Has anyone gone through these feelings. I am so worried they will find something... but then I have to put my faith in God and go on with my life. I can't be miserable around my family for two weeks until the scan. Diane |
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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Hormonal Therapy - Before, During and After, Created: Nov 4, 2007 08:52 am
side effectskel12, I'm here talk to me. I had a double mastectomy on September 18th and started Femara on September 20th. My feelings have been like a rollercoaster. I have a pet scan scheduled for 11/20 and I cried several times when that was scheduled because I'm scared. Then I thought, if it's there, it's there... the fight is on. Have you talked to your doctor about how this medicine is affecting you? Everything is going to be fine.... call dr. immediately. You should not have to suffer through this. That is what they are there for. Diane |
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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Hormonal Therapy - Before, During and After, Created: Nov 4, 2007 08:34 am
Femara Panic. Please help!After the Femara medication was explained, I agree with quiltmom. My oncologist said since I started it while still in the hospital.. and my cancer is hormone receptor I've been fighting the cancer since I started it. I take if faithfully everyday. I too feel like it is saving my life. Diane |
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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Just Diagnosed, Created: Nov 4, 2007 08:30 am
HelpHi Jodi, I had my mastectomy September 18th. Went to the oncologist 10/31 and my right side isn't quite healed enough. She said chemo stops the healing process and I must be healed before she can start. I have a pet scan scheduled 11/20. Hard to remember when I was feeling normal. I told my husband "I'm sick and tired of feeling sick and tired". But you know what... I'm in for the fight if that's what it takes. I'm 53 years old and I have a wonderful life. Diane |
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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Hormonal Therapy - Before, During and After, Created: Nov 4, 2007 08:23 am
Femara Panic. Please help!Hey Asia, They started me on Femara before I left the hospital after my mastectomy. The only side affect I'm having is terrible hot flashes. I've been on it since September 20th. Also, I would like to ask a question... how long after the mastectomy did chemotherapy start? Diane |
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Recovery, Renewal, & Hope + Growing our Friendships After Treatment, Created: Sep 15, 2007 12:11 pm
Just for fun...What is everyone reading??I have been reading anything by James Patterson. He kinda keeps my mind working on solving the mysteries in his books and not my own. |
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Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + ILC (Invasive Lobular Carcinoma), Created: Sep 14, 2007 06:14 pm
Just diagnosed facing double mastectomy next weekI too am having a double mastectomy Tuesday. It has all hit me within a week and having trouble taking it all in. I had a mammogram in January and was told it was ok. My left nipple started inverting around that time also. I went to the doctor last Wednesday simply because it was time to renew my high blood pressure prescription. I casually asked her about the left nipple. She scheduled another mammogram for 8 am Friday and an appointment with a surgeon at 3 pm Friday. They did a double biopsy Monday at 8 am. Found out Wednesday that I have cancer in both breasts and have a double mastectomy scheduled for Tuesday. |
