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Confused about treatment
Thanks Sherry..I spoke in great detail with my surgeon and he said the same thing that you did..There can't be any "what ifs"...So I have decided to go ahead with the chemo..I'm very apprehensive but I know it's the right decision for me..Thanks again, Janet
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UPDATE 4/20 Hello again all!! (((HUGS))) to all!
I posted this in the first posting, but you may find it easier up here on the heading list. Tiger... You are a sweet soul... thank you so much for your post... you are so true, and heck, I beat it the first time... so I know I can again. I saw my surgeon yesterday, he thinks it is unfortunatly quite likely it is cancer. He…
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aching arms and legs
Hi: last couple of weeks my arms and legs have started to ache like crazy...like I have a fever but i dont...the only meds I was on when it started was ibuprophen for the inflammation after mastectomy...anybody got any words of wisdom? The pain is not in the joints. I told my doc and he just said 'hmmmmm' LOL. love susan
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Thanks to all
Thank you to everyone who responded to my post. For the first time I truly feel like I'm not alone in this. There are people who understand what I am feeling!!!! I go to see my Dr. this morning to discuss my treatments and her reluctance to tell me about the side affects... Will keep you posted to what she says. Have a…
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got a big question
hi,my mom went to see the surgeon today,since her tumor is at the back of the breast,close to her muscles,he says that they will have to do a pinpoint biopsy,which a radiologist does,after it is done they cut it out.does anyone know anything about this?she is wanting to know a little more than he would tell her,any help…
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Pain in chest nothing serious!
Hi,girls. Went to the Onco today & had a chest xray- everything is clear! She said that my Plast.surg. has filled my expanders soooo full that she can understand why I'm in pain! She explained that he must want me to have plenty of "sag" later on. Thank all of you for your words of wisdom and advice! It is so difficult NOT…
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New and looking for advice
Good morning, I am 47 years old and was diagnosed in December. I had a lumpectomy - 1 cm with clean margins, they did a sentinal lymph node biopsy and after a special test found microscopic cells so I went in for a 2nd surgery to have my lumph nodes removed - they were clear. I have had 3 doses of Adriomyacin (sp)- the 3rd…
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To Tiger, BBoyles, 24242, Sueholm...
Thank you for your kind words, hope and encouragement. My mom is doing well and, in answer to your question Tiger, she had a modified radical mastectomy. She has to undergo 8 treatments every three weeks of chemo. I felt so much better and not so alone after reading your responses. I would very much like to have her…
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Pain on cancer side! HELP!
Hi, all. Just Mel here again trying to get some answers to this pain on the left side of my chest. Seems today that it is worse, but still no fever to indicate infection. Anyone who has gone thru or undergoing reconstruction with tissue expanders, please fill me in. I am going for my lab tomorrow, so I may have to talk to…
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after treatment
I have just finished all my treatments. I have been in treatment since August of 2000. There is no way to know if I am cancer free. I feel like I am now no longer fighting cancer that may remain. How do I just walk away and hope for the best? I feel like I should still be fighting somehow. My doctor said to go home and…
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New to this Message board, Hello to all.
I had uterine cancer in 1991,I went thru 3 months of internal radiation and have suffered thru all the radiation necrosis I received due to that, I couldn't work for 6 years and am finally on meds that allow me a semi normal life. I had a mammogram last Thursday, and I just found out yesterday that I have a lump in my…
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Breast Cancer - help with treatment
HI I am new to this message board. My name is madhavi. My mother was diagnoised with breast cancer last november. She is in India. I would like to bring her to the USA and continue her treatment. But no Insurance will cover her. Is there any agency i can contact that would help with the treatment cost. I hope it is OK to…
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question
hi,i was wondering if anyone knows what usually happens after a patient meets with the surgeon.i know that it is probably different for each patient,but is there a usual thing that happens?i would appreciate any info that anyone can give,god bless u all,mark
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Have you had reconstruction? I have a question!
Hi, all! Mel here. Haven't signed on in a while. I am 11 days out of my 4th chemo and just now getting back on line. I have a question for those who have been thru reconstruction. I have had tissue expanders in since surgery on 12/05/00. My last and final injection was 5 or 6 weeks ago. My last chemo is May 31 (if I stay…
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Bone and CT test results
Hi everyone, I picked up the bone scan and CT scan reports today. As far as I am reading there are no other tumors!!! It did show some degeneration of the bone in my hips, right knee and right shoulder but that is not serious. I am faxing these to MDA tonight and as soon as I can get in to see Dr. Rivera again he will plan…
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Wonderful Women
I have been reading messages for awhile now and am so inspired by the courage that each of you face your struggle with. Isn't it funny, in 1997 I couldn't find the support that I needed. Lots of support but not the one I was looking for. I came to this site searching the net and still find myself needing to be around women…
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does anyone know?
hi,i am trying to talk my mom into going to oshners(probably spelled wrong)hospital in new orleans for her treatments.the one she is going to may be good,but i have heard that new orleans has some of the best doctors.does anyone know if it is as good as they say?she has to go meet with the surgeon on wednesday,so after…
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No treatment
Hi Bette..What type of treatments were recommended to you? I don't mind having the radiation therapy but I'm reluctant to take the chemo because it doesn't appear to better my chances of recurrence by that much. How long did it take you to recover from your lumpectomy???? Thanks Janet
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no treatment
hi-my name is bette-i am 68 this month-i had 1.9 ductal carcinaoma with intensive focal dcis underneath-very clean margins,had 22 nodes removed, all neg. i had lumpectomy and have refused all treatment due to age and harshness of the treatments and all the side effects. are there any others who have opted for no treatment.…
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Happy Easter!!
Hi Everyone, I want to wish you all a Happy Easter and let you know I will be off line for awhile. I am having some computer problems that need attending to. Your all in my prayers. I will get back as soon as I can. Many hugs Leanne
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report on check-up
Hi! Wanted to let everyone know the outcome of my check-up. My chest x-rays looked great & my blood work seemed to be in order, but my onologist ordered a bone scan and also a cat-scan of my liver. I have been having some severe joint pain in my wrist and knee. THe cat-scan is because I have been really nasuea for the past…
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thanks for the info
hi,just wanted to thank all of the people who have tried to help answer some of my questions.my mom goes to the surgeon wednesday,wish us well.and i have one more question if anyone can answer it,or try to,she had her last mamagram about 14 months ago,then the one last week where they found the cancer.isn't that considered…
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Confused about treatment
Hi everyone...This is a first time for me but I was hoping I could get a little advice.I'm 63 and was diagnosed on Mar 20.I had a Lumpectomy and a sentinal node biopsy on Mar 30..The node was negative and I expected to have only radiation as a follow up..However when I went to the oncologist he recommended A/C. It was a…
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Hair Regrowth
I finish my course of chemo 4 AC followed by 4 taxol on March 15. When should I expect my hair to really start growing? I have some regrowth but it seems to be very very thin, is this going to be permenant?
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anyone know?
hi all,when they found my moms caner she said it is close to her muscles and glands.thats about all she will tell me.the last mamagram before the one where the docs found it was about 14 months ago.does anyone have any idea if it is worse for it to be so close to her muscles?and info would be greatly appreciated...god bless
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Happy belated b/day Luella
Dear Luella: After your very sweet greeting on my b/day, I was going to make sure I sent you one yesterday, and things happened and I did not even visit this site Thursday. I do hope you had a great day, and felt as blessed as I do. Any way; HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!! Easter blessings, Brenda in GA.
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Can't let you all down
To everyone who responded so fast to my moan THANK YOU THANK YOU. I feel very guilty now for being so down when you are all so positive for me. So how can I give up the fight with all of you fighting for me too. I love you all. Pam
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just found out
hi,i just found out my mom has breast cancer,i believe she said it was closer to the back of her breast.she won't talk to me about it much,and i am worried sick.she has an appointment with a surgeon wednesday,why i have no idea.do any of you have any clue as to why a surgeon so soon?she just found out last friday.she has…
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Happy Easter to you all!
Hi everybody, just wanted to wish you all a Happy Easter. Our son & his wife will be here tonight & then we will go to Ft. Worth & spend the week-end at our daughters spoiling the grandaughters. I hope you all have a good week-end. I went to the Oncologist yesterday for my three month check-up since being on the Tamoxifen.…
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On weekly check ups now.
Hi everyone. Things are going a bit pear shaped for me. I am now on weekly check ups with oncologist & weekly blood tests. They have found new tumor in lumbar spine & cervical tumor is growing despite radiation. I see oncologist again on Saturday so keep your fingers crossed for me. I must admit to being a bit down with…