The Latest PET Scan: NED! 最新のPETスキャン結果が最高！
The best news ever so far! The latest PET scan that I took on…
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Am I "Healthy" after Cancer? 癌治療後の私は「健康」なの？
I had to think twice before I answered, "I am healthy today," 3 years after my breast cancer diagnosis. Have you thought about what it means to be "being healthy?" New definition is needed, let's think about that. 日本語は英語の後にあるよ
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Surgery is coming up. 手術決定。
I decided to have a fibroid removal surgery. It is coming up next week, Wednesday, 8/23, 2017.
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Tamoxifen, Leg Cramps→Magnesium タモキシフェン、こむら返り→マグネシウム
I have been on Tamoxifen medication for breast cancer, since November 2014, that is for 2 years and 2 months. I am supposed to take this for at least 5 years and possibly 10 years. I had been suffering from severe leg cramps, but having magnesium supplements gave me peaceful sleep!!! If you suffer from cramps like me, try magnesium supplement!!!!! (Ask your doctor, if you can take it.)
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Pregnancy after Chemotherapy 抗がん剤治療後の妊娠について
(My hair has been growing into bushes. It's been 10 months since my last chemotherapy. I used to have very long silky straight hair, but now look how curly it is. I have no idea how to deal with this. It is always going so bushy. I don't feel this represents me and I cannot wait to have it grow much longer.) It depends on the types of breast cancer, but especially when one's cancer grows with hormone such as progesterone positive and estrogen positive breast cancer, getting pregnant raises some concerns. Chemotherapy let alone is a concern for damaging ovaries, there are other things to worry about, too. If a cancer patient is considering having babies after treatments, she should talk to doctors right upfront. This information is only based on my experience, please consult your physician when it comes to details and whether it can be applied to your case. Many cases, insurance companies may not cover this and it can be costly.
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Cancer Treatment, Perjeta, Re-approved for Me! パージェタ薬使用 再許可。命が伸びたのかもしれない、やった涙！
I am thrilled to hear that one of my cancer treatment medicines, Perjeta, has been re-approved by my insurance company for my use until Sptember!!! I am super excited about this! You may be wondering of it's significance, bear with me, I would like to share what I know, it took me three days to write this blog entry. I did not know how to shorten this. The developments of HER2 treatments have been saving so many lives and I found fascinating. Let me start with Herceptin. 日本語は英語の後に書いてあります。
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A Happy Healthier New Year to You おめでとうございます。
A very happy healthier year 2015 to all of you!
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Day19: Teaching Monday/Dr. Appointment
Day 19 after my 5th chemotherapy. I always learn something when I visit doctor's office.
Read MoreDay16: Panic Attack
Day 16 after my 5th chemotherapy. I had a panic attack.
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Day1-4: After my 5th chemo
Just for a record: Day 1 to 4 after 5th chemo.
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Day12: Teaching Monday
A lot of burping! (excuse me for this topic, but it has been so constant and bothers me seriously.)
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Day9: After 4th Chemo, "Better Than Yesterday"
Last three days, I have been resting well in bed or a couch day after day. I was watching movies and catching up with TV dramas. Everyday is "better than yesterday." A friend visited me on Day 8 (Thursday) for a short time. I had not seen her for years and I was so happy to catch up with her. I wanted to update this just for a record.
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Day1: After 4th Chemo
The picture is from yesterday when I went for my 4th chemotherapy.
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Day 1: Neulasta Shot!
The precious, about $8000 without insurance, Neulasta shot today.
Read MoreDay of my 3rd Chemotherapy
I am half way done!!!!! 3 cycles of injections are done, 3 more to go with this hardest version.
Read MoreDay 15: Neulasta Shot Arrived, with no problem!
Neulasta is a shot, that I need to have 24 hours after each chemotherapy. The shot prevents my white blood cell counts from going down, that relates to my immune system. Weak immune system can expose me for infection and it can damage me bad. That shot arrived today safely with a shipment. This shot is my third one.
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