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done with chemo
Hi everybody, I had my last chemo treatment today. Since November of 2000, I have had four A/C treatments and four Taxol treatments. I am very glad to be done with that phase of my recovery and now will be my encounter with radiation. Thanks to everyone who sent me replies and to those you just read my messages and prayed…
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A/C side effect
Hi everyone. Its Ann again. Met with oncology yesterday, and she recommended 4 treatments of A/C on every 21 days even though all my 8 nodes are negative. I am really scared by all the side effects. I have many question on these. If you had A/C before, when are the days that is most discomfortable ? and how long will that…
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Hot Flashes! Looking for relief!!
Hi, all. Mel here with more questions! Just had my 5th chemo out of 6 on Thursday and when I saw my onco told her about these hot flashes and night sweats I've been experiencing. I am 46 and haven't had a period since my 2nd chemo. Anyway, she perscribed Megestrol 20 mg. daily. I am on my 4th day . Does anyone out there…
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meds not covered!!
HI again, well, I spoke to my pharmacist tonight and she said that my homecare will not cover my xeloda, and the Canadian government will not cover it either!! so my oncologist now has to redress the letter to the government in to a 'section 8' is what they call it, I guess they have a list of drugs that they cover, and if…
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Another Biopsy
I have had another episode that requires a biopsy and have been out of treatment for 5 years from a previous malignancy. For some reason I am terrified this time - moreso than last and would like to talk to someone who has been diagnosed twice.
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Help - New Problem
I have been having terrible headaches for quite some time. I had a MRI today and it showed that there might be something growing in my head. Has anyone ever had this happen to them? I handled it really well when my breast cancer came back in my breast and under my arm, but now I'm really scared. Nelda
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Tigers test results.
Hi ladies, how are you all doing this fine day? It is so peaceful right now, the wind blowing and the birds chirping away!! Well, I saw my onco today, the tumours on my liver have grown again. So I am off the Taxol and going to start on XELODA. It is a pill that is taken twice daily for two weeks, then one week off, etc…
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Questions re: DCIS & tomoxefin
Hi, I have left messages in the past and have not been in here for a bit....I had extensive DCIS and a mastectomy in December. I was told by my surgeon no chemo or radiation was needed....but tomoxefin is a must. Also none of my lymph nodes were checked as it was DC IS?? When I question my surgeon he is defensive and…
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Breast Calcifications
I need to hear some experiences any of you have had with surgical procedures or biopsies of microcalcifications ?? What types of procedures did you have or wish you had had? What was the out come of all your testing ?
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Hello new
Hello my name is becky and I am a breast cancer survivor. I have been done with my treatments for almost one year. I would like to talk to people who have gone through the same things I have.
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cancer
I would like to know if anyone as young as I am has Inflammatory breast cancer also. I am 32, but was diagnosed when I was 31. Becky
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Hair Loss
Hi everyone, It has been 2 weeks today since my first TAXOL and I am greeted with the inevitable. I thought I was prpared but to see handfulls falling out is hard. How long will it take? My babies are upset and my husband becasue I got so upset. Like I said I thought I had it under control and then .... Tracy
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Kids
Hi everyone, I hope you guys find some humor in this, or let me know if my son (and /or me for posting this) need psychological testing! First of all I have to tell you that my son who's 5 is a major trip,as far as the things he says.Like most kids, he blurts out funny or peculiar thoughts . Anyhow, we went to see my mom…
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sponsers needed!!
Howdy ho there ladies!!! How are you all doing this fine evening? Well today is Friday and I am going on Monday for my ct results, the funny thing is that I am not even nervous or irritable like I normally am. I will let you know on Monday evening what my results are. I hope you are doing good out there. The reason I am…
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Revlon Run/Walk
Hi, I just wanted to check and see how many, if any, are doing the Revlon Run/Walk. I did it last year in honor of my Aunt, who died of Breast Cancer that Feb. Little did I know that I would be dx and just about treated (10 more rads to go) within a year. I am doing it again this year, in honor of myself and all woman…
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Living again!!
Hi Everyone, Its been awhile sence I wrote. I am doing great. I finished my last radition treatment yesterday. It felt so good. Now I go see my radition Doctor in a month to see how the burn is doing , plus my oncology Doctor every 3 months. It is such a relief to know I do not have to go in every day. I am staying…
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Look Good - Feel Better
Hi everyone. Been out of touch for a while as I have been very tired. But I have to tell you about the Look Good -Feel Better workshop I went to yesterday. It was started in the US & is now being run here in NZ. It is a session for women who have had either chemo or radiation and is a makeover with donated cosmetics from…
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a new problem
hi all,my mom recently discovered a knot under the same arm where the cancer is.she is already scheduled to go to see a good doc on friday.has anyone ever had that happen before?she never had a knot there before,even when they found the cancer,which was a few weeks ago.she said that she has had them pop up before,and the…
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testing after chemo is done
Hi everybody, I am set to have my last taxol treatment on Monday, the 7th. A day that I have been looking forward to since I started chemo seven months ago. I was told that all kinds of tests would be run after chemo was over and then depending on the results either more chemo or I would be given the ok to start radiation.…
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Connie's Story
Hi to all: I came across the most inspiring personal story on the Komen Talk Back web site the other day and e-mailed the author to get her permission to share her story with all of you--I believe you will enjoy her ability to count her blessings--especially you who have young children. Sincerely, Brenda This was written…
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Question Re Radiation
Hi, for the past couple of days (5-6 approx.) I have noticed that I have small pimples / spots on my chest, more to the center of my chest. My Rad doc says it's not because of the radiation, but I have never had pimples / spots on my chest, not even as a teenager. Can anyone help? Thanks
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Update
Hello gang. How is everyone doing? It's been a long time since I talked to all of you. I believe I told you that my mom had died on March 8. The next week I just fell apart physically. I guess she was my last responsibility and my body had no more stamina. I collapsed completely. Slept for 20 of 24 hours the first weeks,…
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HORMONE NEGATIVE...
I AM 36, HAVE JUST COMPLETED ALL SCHEDULED TREATMENTS (MASTECTOMY, CHEMO, RAD)... PARTICIPATING IN CLINICAL STUDY FOR "HERCEPTIN"... AM FACING HYSTERECTOMY AND ALSO CONSIDERING RECONSTRUCTION...ANY ADVICE?
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Relay For Life
I have a team in my town's Relay For Life. My team's name is "Miracle's Granted". I started this team last year and my friend came up with the name. Her father and I both are survivors. And since that time last year, I am now a survivor twice. The reason I'm sending this message is because I would like some ideas on our…
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And yet another drug reaction
Well I just got home from a day in the ER at MD Anderson. Yesterday I broke out in red spots on my arms and lefgs. I called and the doctor on call said to take benadryl and let them know if it got worse. This morning It had spread to my chest and back, my palms and soles of my feet. My elbows, knees and ankles were swollen…
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And yet another drug reaction
Well I just got home from a day in the ER at MD Anderson. Yesterday I broke out in red spots on my arms and lefgs. I called and the doctor on call said to take benadryl and let them know if it got worse. This morning It had spread to my chest and back, my palms and soles of my feet. My elbows, knees and ankles were swollen…
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Need Info: Camp/Retreat for Mentally Handicapped Adults with Cancer in the Eastern United States
If anyone knows of a camp/retreat for mentally handicapped adults with cancer located in Eastern United States I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you very much for all of your help.
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15 years later
I had one breast removed in 1986, but I try not to think about my own experience with BC except when I am doing volunteer work with ACS Reach to Recovery. It was hard not to think about it the other day when I was babysitting for my 4 year old granddaughter. She barged into bedroom when I was changing my clothes, and found…
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help! mouth sores - really bad
Hello to All, Each time I had the A/C treatment, I had a few 'canker sores' but nothing I couldn't stand. Day 10 of # 4 treatment, I got so many on the side of my tongue that I have to force myself to even drink anything - chewing is out of the question because my tongue touches my teeth and it's unbearable. Day 12 -…