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mekasan
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her2group
12-04-2007, 06:49 PM
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"Thumping" in Ear? Can it be serious? Does A/C cross into the brain?
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mekasan
follow up to my initial concern
After my appointment with the ENT, I was told that the thumping in my ear was a muscle spasm and I could have the muscle severed if it did not stop. I opted not to have anyone cut anything inside my...
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Events and Social Calendar
02-20-2007, 10:02 AM
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NBCC Patient Advocacy Training Conference Spring
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mekasan
NBCC Patient Advocacy Training Conference Spring
National Breast Cancer Coalition Patient Advocacy Training in DC April 28 -May 1?? (i think)-- is anyone going?
- Shannon
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her2group
02-20-2007, 09:25 AM
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Her2 Positive - Herceptin?
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mekasan
Herceptin is given based upon HER2 status, which...
Herceptin is given based upon HER2 status, which is a characteristic of the type of cancer. Lymphnode testing to done to determine how far the cancer has potentially spread. I did not have...
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her2group
02-19-2007, 06:17 AM
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Legal Issues? For a Possible Project forIndividuals and Families Impacted by Cancer
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mekasan
Thanks
Thanks Sheila,
I was absent from the boards for a few months and I did miss your fight with the hosp. Wow, you really helped so many people in your community! Congratulations on making a...
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her2group
02-18-2007, 10:55 PM
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Question about "Simple Mastectomy?
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mekasan
few more thoughts - sorry its long
Lymph system
It is my understanding that the sentinel node is the name of the first node in the chain of lymph nodes the fall in the lymphatic system at the point where your breast meets your arm...
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her2group
02-18-2007, 07:44 PM
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Question about "Simple Mastectomy?
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mekasan
proph mast
I had a proph mast on my right side after chemo for DCIS and IDC in the right breast which was removed prior to chemo. I had decided during chemo to have it removed.
Of course, everyone is...
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her2group
02-18-2007, 07:33 PM
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Legal Issues? For a Possible Project forIndividuals and Families Impacted by Cancer
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mekasan
Cynthia
Oh, by the way.. I also met Cynthia in DC the same weekend I met GIna. How funny you mentioned them both.
I am also taking an insurance law and policy course so that I can learn where to begin...
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her2group
02-18-2007, 07:28 PM
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Legal Issues? For a Possible Project forIndividuals and Families Impacted by Cancer
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mekasan
Gina
Hi Lani,
That's interesting that you mention Gina. I actually met her in DC last year when I went to the NBCC patient advocacy conference. She was in the area and Michele (from here) called up. ...
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her2group
02-18-2007, 04:06 PM
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Legal Issues? For a Possible Project forIndividuals and Families Impacted by Cancer
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mekasan
Legal Issues? For a Possible Project forIndividuals and Families Impacted by Cancer
Hello everyone,
I need help from the group in order to develop a cancer specific legal project. I am currently a law student, about to graduate, that works at Legal Services Inc, where we...
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her2group
02-18-2007, 03:37 PM
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silly question
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mekasan
not a silly question at all...
I think your onc would want to know about any health problem you are experiencing while in treatment. It will help you recieve consistent care without risking contraindicating treatments.
I...
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her2group
02-18-2007, 03:16 PM
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remembering weird stuff after herceptin!
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1,784
Posted By
mekasan
Thanks
Thank you all for quickly responding to my post. You provided very helpful and supportive input. I am always impressed by just how much the group here seems to care about each other.
I am not...
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her2group
02-14-2007, 05:16 PM
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remembering weird stuff after herceptin!
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mekasan
remembering weird stuff after herceptin!
Hi Everyone,
I am having a very bizarre experience. I just wanted to share (as well as determine whehter I am completely abnormal).
I returned to law school and work full time at the end of...
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her2group
11-02-2006, 10:11 AM
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"Thumping" in Ear? Can it be serious? Does A/C cross into the brain?
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mekasan
I did look into the possibility of this being a side effect
I had discussed with my doctor and research "ear thumping" as a possible side effect of Herceptin. My doctor ruled it out. With concern stemming from the heart toxicity related to Hercpetin and...
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her2group
11-02-2006, 07:57 AM
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"Thumping" in Ear? Can it be serious? Does A/C cross into the brain?
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mekasan
"Thumping" in Ear? Can it be serious? Does A/C cross into the brain?
Can this a sign of something serious, like a lesion or tumor?
Although this is ear related, it is not the same as tinnitus (ringing) so I wanted to start a new thread.
Has anyone else sensed...
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her2group
09-03-2006, 09:53 PM
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wanting opinions
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mekasan
call me if you want to talk....
I'm sorry to hear that things are so hard. If you want to talk about it, you know you can call me anytime.
Shannon
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her2group
07-29-2006, 12:57 PM
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meds for hot flashes
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mekasan
I recommend trying Effexor
Because of the mixed reviews from those on this site, it is clearly personal if Effexor will work for you and/or produced negative side effects.
My experience with effexor was nothing but...
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her2group
07-29-2006, 12:40 PM
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What to tell new employer?
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mekasan
Please check out this website for useful information
http://www.canceradvocacy.org/resources/essential/employment.aspx
The page above provides a good overview of our rights as cancer survivors in reference to employment. You can request a copy of...
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her2group
07-07-2006, 07:45 PM
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Boston Bound
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mekasan
boston sounds great
Hi Michele,
How have you been? I hope you have a great time in Boston. The last time I went I had a boston cream pie from the Omni Parker House. It was really great. Actually, Sid and I each...
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her2group
06-21-2006, 10:42 PM
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Mammogram vs MRI
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mekasan
diagnostic vs. regular mammo
I believe the difference between the diagnositic mammo vs the screening mammo is not the process, but rather the purpose. It is an insurance billing coding thing. If the doctor feels that there...
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her2group
06-21-2006, 10:33 PM
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CAN YOU QUALIFY FOR SOME KIND OF DISABILITY & STILL WORK PART-TIME?
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mekasan
the wait varies by state
There are several phases. The initial applicaton, the reconsideration of a denial, the appeal, appeals council, etc... All of this could take upto 2 years or so depending on the back log in each...
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her2group
06-19-2006, 07:58 PM
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Mammogram vs MRI
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mekasan
Mri
i second the MRI vote over the Mammo.
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her2group
06-19-2006, 07:54 PM
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CAN YOU QUALIFY FOR SOME KIND OF DISABILITY & STILL WORK PART-TIME?
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Posted By
mekasan
It MAY be possible depending.
Hello Lopsided,
As I write this, I realized that I failed to check that you are in fact from the US. Assuming you are, there are many programs that permit some income. For instance I receive...
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her2group
06-19-2006, 10:13 AM
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Prophalactic Mastectomy for Early Stage BC?
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2,458
Posted By
mekasan
I understand . . .
Dear DeeUK
What I hear from your post is that you are concerned your doctor will make you feel bad for wanting a mastectomy now, after having gone through radiation. I understand that you...
Forum:
her2group
06-18-2006, 01:21 AM
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Prophalactic Mastectomy for Early Stage BC?
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2,458
Posted By
mekasan
very similar stats...
Hi
I was also dx at 29, stage 1 grade 3, er-pr-/ her2+++ in left breast. I had 4 cm of ductual dispersed throughout the mammory with two small IDC tumors hiding deep inside. I say hiding b/c they...
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her2group
06-18-2006, 12:08 AM
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Age at Diagnosis Poll Ponderings
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3,909
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mekasan
maybe...
Maybe we need a poll about where we are from, as well, to check for enviromental patterns. I'll set one up, if someone could direct me to where I could find the poll creating feature on the site.
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