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Cancer Profiler
Has anyone used the Cancer Profiler on this site? Has it been helpful? Thanks, Jayne
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Anyone had Latissimus Flap Reconstruction?
Hi, my name is Sharon and I'm scheduled to have latissimus flap reconstruction on Wednesday, August 15. I was wondering if anyone out there has had this procedure and would like to share their experience with me. This procedure uses the muscle and fat from the back. I really would like to talk to someone about…
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Breast Cancer & Colon Cancer
Hi, I was with my oncologist last night, she is strongly recommending a Colonoscopy - because young women that have BC (I'm 35) are at high risk for colon cancer. I am Stage IIb, estrogen + and Her2/neu +. Was anyone else told this? Thanks in advance.
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VIRUS!!!
Heh all i got a email yesterday wanting to send it to you all it said if you get a email that says FAMILY PICTURES don't open its the bug.The person that sent this to me called me first to say don't open anything that has family pictures its even using names of your friends or family his whole c drive was tortally destroy…
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Of Teenagers And Cats
For all of you with teenagers or who have had teenagers, you may want to know why they really have a lot in common with cats: 1. Neither teenagers nor cats turn their heads when you call them by name. 2. No matter what you do for them, it is not enough. Indeed, all humane efforts are barely adequate to compensate for the…
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Hormone Therapy
Just a quick question for some of you. I have to have a hysterectomy following chemo due to a severe family history of cancer. I am 24 years old with a stage 2 breast cancer, my hormone receptors were negative but I was HER2 positive. Can I have hormone replacement therapy? My gyn. said no, but I have heard otherwise if…
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Is it considered metastatic cancer?
A doctor who works for a governmental licensing agency said that breast cancer that has been found in the lymph nodes is considered metastatic cancer. My doctor had previously told me that it is not considered metastatic cancer unless it has been found in other organs. Does anyone know the answer to this question?
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mammogram clear!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PRAISE THE LORD !!!!!!!PRAISE THE LORD!!!!!! & AMEN & AMEN !!!!!!!THANK YOU JESUS!!!! ANOTHER YEAR CANCER FREE,CYST HAS GROWN THE SIZE OF THE TIP OF PINKY FINGER NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT THANKS TO ALL CHERYL
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mammogram
its that time again mammogram day so all put a extra prayer for me another year free from bc,yesterday was my birthday i was 49 yrs old so this is what i say 40's was bad years because bc in 40's so i'm looking forward to 50's bc free cheryl
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here again
Hi, i thought i had submitted a message a couple weeks ago but can't find it, so somehow must not of done it correctly. Just wanted to update folks on myself and here some comments from all who are interested. My lastest scans were 7/16 with results 7/20. but not good, muchcontinued growth of liver mets even though was on…
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Where to go for the best treatment?
Has anyone ever gone to Cancer Treatment Centers of America? (Zion, Illinois) My family wants me to go. I have to make a quick decision because they have to start zapping the liver mets soon. Theresa tklik@yahoo.com
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Be sure to read website newsarticle regarding soy
If you are estrogen receptor positive be careful about consuming soy and other phytoestrogens (strawberries, black cohosh). Some women eat or take soy supplements to get rid of hot flashes. The article on the first page of this web site is titled "Soy May Fuel Estrogen-Positive Breast Cancers". This topic has been…
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pains after radiation
I finished 6wks or radiation 4mths ago and I am still having aches and pains in my breast. Will they go away eventually? It's almost like a constant toothache! It's the only reminder I have left so I want to feel normal again!!
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Happy Sister day
I would likr to say happy sister day to all.I never knew this to this year thats we have a sister day,until a card company sent me a reminder about today,I know none of us are sisters but i feel we all are when it comes to breast cancer we are sister to each other through this disease ,we all help each other out so happy…
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First Chemo
I had my first Chemo on Thursday pm and I am so tired and achey, is this normal? Has anyone else experienced this feeling? I am on the CMF and wondering if each will be this bad, I am very depressed over it and hoping this feeling will end shortly.I hate feeling so low.
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Tamoxifen & Hormone Receptors Neg
I have completed my 4 A/C treatments and will begin radiation on Monday. My hormone receptors were negative. My oncologist feels that I should consider Tamoxifen for a preventive treatment. Has anyone else who had hormone receptors negative, taken Tamoxifen after chemo? Angie
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Anti Perspirant Deodorant
We have heard that we should be using an aluminium free deodorant. Does anyone know anything about this. Love pippi
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Questions about AC
I just started AC last Monday. This is day 11 for me. I had a lot of nausea, a deminished appetite for most of the week. I had constipation and a lot of pain and cramping with the constipation.I also had a very bad taste in my mouth. It was was as if I bit into a mouth full of salt every time I ate something. Does anyone…
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Questions about AC
I just started AC last Monday. This is day 11 for me. I had a lot of nausea, a deminished appetite for most of the week. I had constipation and a lot of pain and cramping with the constipation.I also had a very bad taste in my mouth. It was was as if I bit into a mouth full of salt every time I ate something. Does anyone…
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Ready for chemo
I've made it this far and have had many of my fears quelched by reading the chat line. I had my visit with the oncologist and have to decide which chemo to take. My surgon says to do CMF but the oncologist is pushing for AC&/taxol. Going in today for the bonescan and Friday for the Muga. I have to make a decision by next…
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need to sleep?
hi all. i wanted to say i finished chemo last thurs. that was possibly the longest 6 months of my life, but it's over now and i'm happy i didn't quit. one of my main problems with chemo was lack of sleep. doc said it was a combination of chemo and anxiety, but i never slept more than an hour at any one time. he perscribed…
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Tell me it's not that bad!
I just got back from the onco and he said liver mets. Have to do a biop on Thursday. Please tell me if it will hurt. I can't stop crying. I thought I was clean. I was Stage 1, node neg. Did lump-chemo-rads and finished in Dec. The was 6mo ago. All this time these tumors were growing from 1 subcentimenter to multiple 5x4…
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taxol and side effects
Have been reading some previous letters of taxol side effects. Have any of you ever had weekly taxol treatments? My Dr. said that these next 12 weekly treatments would be a piece of cake. I'm not so sure about that. PLease let me know. She said that they would be easier cause I would be getting a 3rd of the dose rather…
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finish or not finish
I everyone. I could really use some help right now. I have been so down the last few days. I just finished my 4th treatment of A/C and am now supposed to start 12 weekly treatments of taxol and 52 weekly treatments of herceptin. I don't know if I want to continue my chemo. I am just so tired and want to be done. I hate…
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new/travel
Dear Friends, Some of you I feel like I already know, as I've pursued the discussion on occasion. I marvel at your support and willingness to share. Within less that a month I was diagnosed with bc, had surgery, installed a port, and started chemo. I just had the 2nd treatment of Adriamycin & cytoxan yesterday. I'll get 2…