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Made it - Day 1
Hi all, Praise the Lord I made it very well through the first treatment. I tried to remember all the things you told...not looking at the Adriamycin as it went in, have some relaxing music to listen to... It was a very uneventful even. No pain, no nausea, no nothing. Yeah!!! I am patiently waiting for anything to happen at…
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HELP...Black Tongue???
Hi All My tongue has suddenly turned black all over. I have never heard of this side effect from AC. Even my dr says its suprising. I'm in no pain but it looks like I sucked on black candy ... horrible!! Did anyone else experience this? Thanks Reni
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Quick Question
Hi all, I forgot to ask anyone...can I or should I eat breakfast before I go to chemo? Will I make a 40 minute ride home before the nausea kicks in? Thanks Jayne Thanks, Jayne
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Did I give up?
I went to see my oncologist today. I was to start taxol and herceptin. I have been debating on whether or not to have the taxol. I had done a lot of research on it an found that it was really only helpful in metastatic breast cancer paitients. I asked my Doctor about it and she said if I didn't want to take it, I didn't…
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"I'm Alive and the Doctor's Dead"
Hi Everyone! I wanted to recommend this book to any of you who might be interested. It is written by Sue Buchanan, and is all about her journey through breast cancer and her long survival of ten plus years with her 'sense of humor and her sexuality intact'. I got it through Amazon.com--around 11.oo; paperback. Brenda
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Egg storage
I've been told there is a possiblity of becoming infertile after the AC chemo treatment. Someone mentioned that I could store my eggs? Does anyone know anything about this? Thanks Reni
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Chemo start
Hi all, I am 2 days away from celebrating my 46th birthday with the start of my chemo treatments. I am very confident that this is the road to take, but of all things, I find myself getting very anxious about the hair loss thing. I have looked at wigs and hats, and scarves. Then I look again. I even bought some costume…
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Alternative Forms of Treatment
Hello Everyone: I have already learned some information from others in here but I wonder if you can provide me alternative treatments that have worked for you along side with your traditional forms of treatment (chemo,radiation, etc). My mom is on chemo but with her being so ill and weak (mestasis in the lung, ribs,…
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looking for answers on white blood counts
Hi! I'm Maggie It has been 2 years since I was diagnosed with aggresive breast cancer. I finished all my treatments in March 2000. I have been going every 3 months to my onocologist for check-ups since then. My white blood count has stayed under 3000 & each time I go in, it as dropped some more. THe dr. said this time he…
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Nipple Reconstruction
Ok..I had the surgery on Friday. I havent seen the results. Too many bandages. However the doctor said he had trouble reconstructing the right side because of lack of adequate skin stretching. He can fix it later. Im feeling no pain in the breast area..but the area where the skin was grafted is on FIRE. WOW WOW.. Thank You…
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Lifetime TV Pledge
I was just sent an e-mail from a friend about trying to get a breast cancer patient bill of rights through Congress. Lifetime TV is making this possible by offering a web site where you can cast your vote in support that will go before Congress. The more names the Congresswoman who is pushing this through has--the more…
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colonoscopy
My colonoscopy this morning was clear!!!! Praise the Lord! Thanks for your prayers. Keep thinking the good thoughts. love, judy
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Stage I
I was diagnosed with Stage I breast cancer (2.0 cm; sentinel node; node negative, ER+/PR+) in June. Have finished 2 of 4 A/C chemo and doing pretty well with that. Even though onc says chances of spreading is slim and that is reason for chemo I still worry all the time. I feel like every "ache and pain" is something. It…
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procrit
At my last treatment I was informed my red cell count would likely be low by the time the next treatment rolled around and I would need a shop of procrit. Is there a way to avoid this? What is your experience after having a shot?
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Starting new treatments
Well everyone, I am starting my weekly taxol and herceptin treatments on Tuesday. I have to admit that I am getting nervous, but have heard from quite a few of you that weekly treatments are by far very tolerable. My hair has started to grow back after finishing 4 treatments of A/C. As my husband says it is about an 1/8 of…
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New hair
Sorry about the previous unfinished message...I completed taxol treatment in July. I lost my hair in May and have been sporting a bald head for the summer. My hair is starting to grow back, but I'd like to have a wig made for when I return to work in September. I am African American and I save my locs that I cut off when I…
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When did you begin tamoxifen?
Hi Everyone, I know that most women start tamoxifen after radiation but the clinical trial I am in has me beginning tamoxifen tomorrow - the same day I begin radiation. I know Nancy, in her clinical trial, began tamoxifen with her AC chemo. I tried to research this on the web, but found nothing because as my oncologist…
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Finding new hair
I completed taxol treatment on July 2nd (Hurray
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not sleeping at night
I just went into menopause from chemo and the hot flashes are starting. They are not too bad really but I wake up every night about midnight - 2pm and have a hard time falling back to sleep. Is anyone taking sleeping pills or have any other remedy to recommend? Thanks, Lorrie
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not sleeping at night
I just went into menopause from chemo and the hot flashes are starting. They are not too bad really but I wake up every night about midnight - 2pm and have a hard time falling back to sleep. Is anyone taking sleeping pills or have any other remedy to recommend? Thanks, Lorrie
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radiation next
Hey everyone I just finished my 6th chemo and I am so grateful to be done with that! I start radiation in 2 weeks. I'm assuming it won't be as awful as chemo was but does anyone have any advice about it? thanks,Lorrie
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What comes next?
I consider myself blessed...I have had successful surgery to remove my tumor, completed my chemotherapy and radiation with minimal side effects, and am due to see my oncologist this week. My question: what is the "normal" followup procedure/schedule after you have been treated - how often do you see the oncologist and how…
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Metastatic Cancer Miracle stories?
My mom had a double mastectomy. A few days ago, we find out that the cancer has spread to the ribs, lungs, liver, abdomen, and bones. I see miracle stories on the internet but nothing on metastatic cancer. Can anyone help me and share positive information for my mom and I? We feel like our souls are already dead and we are…
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DCIS 10 years after Hodgkins Disease-any others?
I have been free of cancer for 10 years after surviving Hodgkins, and just recieved a DCIS Stage 0 dx. I am , as well as my doctors, leaning towards a bilateral mascectomy, with a latissimus reconstruction. I have been assured that I am not overreacting, as the reality of cancer reacurring is very real. I don't think I…
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Someone please help me feel better
Hi everyone, I just finished my second round of FAC, 6 round of chemo. We can't pay our bills. My husband had a stroke last week. He is now off work indefinately. I am so sick. The babies do not understand and I just don't know how much more I can take. I can't possible take care of my husband, my babies and me. Please…
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Thank You
I just want to Thank all of you for your support and advice. There are days when I am so down about everything and I come here and read postings and they just seem to lift my spirits. I have decided to finish my treatments and hang in there. I've got a long road ahead of me yet, but I'm going to make it. I'm starting to…
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Halway results
I went to clinic today & got CT results & 4th chemo. The lung tumours are definitely all gone - what a blessing as they were the real life threatening ones. Also my marker tests (which are done 3 weekly) are starting to fall again. They had gone as high as 170 before I started chemo & after 3 cycles are now down to 120.…
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Joys of Lymphedema
Would like to talk with anyone who is doing manual massage and compression sleeve, bandaging, etc. etc. this is very difficult to manage and never seems to get any better even though I am faithful to my treatment and never go without sleeve or bandaging except to shower. My husband has started to help with the massage part…
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Breast Cancer Guidelines
To All: In case you don't know the 'cut and paste' to get this article from a URL, here is the complete article- very good. Best Wishes from Jean Types of Breast Cancer Treatment -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Choosing Between Lumpectomy and Mastectomy The advantage of…
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Tamoxifen - Side effects
My Mom (60 yrs old) is taking tamoxifen. She can not bare the side effects. She tells me that she feels it is killing her. I can not see her this way. Does anyone know of any alternative preventive medication? Or does anyone know if there is anything out there to help her reduce the side effects? Her doctor has prescribed…