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Breast Cancer

Archives for March 2002

Back from Holiday
Hello Ladies and Hello to all Newbies, I am back from bringing my son home to the family after moving away 6 years ago. My son said as we were flying home how glad he was we took this time together to go home to see all the family. It was a special time for us together and for him to reconnect with the family, now that he…
late diagnosis because of denial!
my girlfriend just got biopsyed(sp?) she waited WAY TOO LONG!!!! she noticed lumps a year ago. i've known her for about 8 months. she did a good job of hiding it from not only me but herself as well. (denial!) i finally said she ought to get checked because her breasts were harder than normal breasts. i'm very afraid for…
Good book on diet for cancer patients?
Hi I'll be going thru chemo soon; worried abt diet and food. Does anyone know a good book abt what to eat during chemo, or more generally, a book abt appropriate diet for cancer? Thanks.
cancer came back, need help!!
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1999 and had mastectomy. Unfortunately it came back in September in 2001 and had another surgery to remove lumps. Now I am facing something worst. The CT scan I have taken is showing some shadows growing and lymph glands are swollen in my lungs. My doctors think either breast cancer or…
33-yr old, just diagnosed
Hi, I've just been diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma. Just reading that others hv gone through or are going through the same thing on this site was a help. I've a 4 cm tumor, right breast. Now going through scans to check if its spread, and will be discussing treatment options with doctors later. Battling breast…
HELP 27 yr old diagnosed with breast cancer!!!
Hi I am 27 yrs old and I was just diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma?? Anyway the initial breast surgeon who told me the news, was the worst Dr. I have ever dealt with in my life. I got rid of her, and found a good team of doctors... I guess I have a lot of questions???? The first thing s I have the cancer in my…
cancer at early age
Wow What a great group of people. I have just found this web page and I was the one asking about hot flashes. I got a lot of sugestions but I have tried them all. My doctor told me to stay away from anything that will make my body to produce estrogen like black cohosh, soy products ect. I am taking 150mg of effexor but the…
Increase-Breast-Cancer-Research-Funding Petition..Please Sign!
Please sign the following petition to increase funding for breast cancer research etc. Go to http://elixxir.com Demand Dramatic Increase in Breast Cancer Research: It's a Biggest Threat to Your Life than Terrorism! Sign this petition. It can save your life. We, the undersigned, demand that our government increase…
We're meeting Tuesday evening
Hi everyone...Pam Triggs and I are going to meet Tuesday 7pm Pacific time at cancersurvivor.com chat room. That is 10 pm New York time. We will be in the breast cancer chat room, and we hope some others of you may be able to make it. I know I could do with a chat after reading about Wendy....hope to see you there, Love…
2nd chemo
Hi all sorry I haven't been here for a few days, Had chemo again and wasn't as bad this time,Dr. gave me Kytril once a day, took the nausea away. was still hard to eat and an still a little weak, but nothing like last time. Congrats to you Cathy!!!! Was so sorry to hear about Wendy. Hubby has mats to his spine, but Dr.…
Pain w/ expander reconstruction
I am looking for anyone who had pain with the tissue expander part of reconstruction. I had a bilateral mastectomy in November. Tissue expanders were inserted at that time. I have been going once a week since to be expanded but have been only able to tolerate 50 cc at a time. The pain is just incredible!
Greetings from Malayasia!
To all of you ladies who have been on this site for over a year, Angie from Malaysia sends her best. She is doing very well. I updated her on our recent loss of Tiger and Wendy and as expected, she's devistated!She hopes to get a link to CSN so she can again join us here and send her own messages. Keep well! HUGS!! Cathy
I'm on arimidex now (replacing tamoxifen)
I had very nasty mood swings and yeast infections with tamoxifen and complained to my doctor until he took me off of it! I only took it for about 6 weeks but had to wait at least a month before I could start on arimidex. I've been on arimidex since Jan. 4, and the only problem I've had was the headaches that started the…
estrogen replacement
I was diagnosed with DCIS 2 yrs ago. Presently taking Tamoxifen. It has caused abnormal uterine thickening and polyps, resulting in low hemoglobin. My gynecologist is recommending a hysterectomy. My oncologist wants me to have my ovaries removed if I have the hysterectomy. I am premenopausal. Has any one else gone through…
Breast Cancer in Bones
I was diagnose with Breast cancer 8 months age and the cancer had moved to my spine. As the cancer was not diagnosed early I ended up with 3 breaks in my back. I underwent radiation and am currently on clodrante. I was in the hospital for 3 weeks due the the back breaks and underwent a lumpectomy. I have not been able to…
ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Tomorrow is my one year anniversary (cancer free) and want to Thank everyone for all of their support. I dont post often but do read all & its so wonderful that you take the time to tactfully respond to each and every post. It is greatly appreciated !! Cathy
After chemo
Almost two years ca free. Unsure what to do at this point. Anyone has suggestions.
Lymphedema
I am experiencing severe lymphedema after my mastectomy one year ago. I have had massage therapy and am now using a lymphedema pump. It is not helping. Does anyone have any other suggestions or remedies?
Final Update on WEBaur
By way of introduction I am Wendy
Hot Flashes
I was dignosed with breast cancer in August of 99 at age of 35. Because of my cancer I had a hysorectomy and I'm now taking Tamoxifen. I am experencing hot flashes and I haven't found anything that will help. I'm willing to try almost anything.
BREAST CANCER
Just diagnosed w/Invasive Ductal Cancer - Stage I, Tumor Stage T1C. Have had lumpectomy and most recent my lymph nodes were removed. (Lymph nodes were negative and no mestastis elsewhere in my body.) My recommended treatment is 6-1/2 weeks radiation, 6 months chemo (CMF) and 5 yrs of Arimidex. Is there anyone out there…
Pam, your tribute to Rosa,
IS BEAUTIFUL. I just finished reading it and your words express your feelings so perfectly. I think each one of us here, loved that young lady. She touched each of us in such a personal way. I too, will miss the emails,and phone talks, but most of all I will miss that spirit of survival that she shared with everyone. I…
neoadjuvent
I learned on March 1 that the large lump I felt in my right breast is, in fact, cancer. The mammogram found another small lump. I'm starting chemo (AC) tomorrow. After four treatments will be surgery then four more treatments (Taxol). My mom is going through geneic counseling to find out if we have the mutated gene (she…
Re: Who got curls
I was reading the message under Re: who got curls and the message from Susan (tcbangles) about the aloe Vera plant. I'm in Florida visiting my sister and was able to buy a large piece of an Aloe plant in the grocery store. I started putting it on my head last night. I finished my chemo Jan. 18 my hair is starting to come…
results and radiation questions
I'm lucky--it's DCIS, spot is about 2cm. Lumpectomy, sentinel nodes, radiation and maybe Tamoxifin (it's suspicious DCIS). Reading the entries, radiation doesn't sound like a picnic for me. I'm very fair and sunburn water blister very easily. Uh oh for me. Does anyone know anything about radioactive seeds where the…
up-date
Hi all.Has been 15 days since 1st chemo and lost half of my hair today. looks awful, knew it would happen, but wasn't ready. o-wel l now I get to wear my new hats. Hubby started his radiation Mon. and Tues started chemo, is doing great with both. Did a scan of his lungs and found a spot they are concerned about, and one on…
eye lashes and brows thinning after all done?
Hi, I have finished chemo and radiation. I was done with all my treatments about 2 months ago. I had lost all my hair, including eye lashes and brows. Well, they came back in just fine, but now they are starting to thin out again. Is that because they would normally fall out and be replaced kind of on a rotating basis…
A note
I have written a few of you and told you about a site I found very helpful for me. I thought I would share with everyone. ivillage.com is a community of women from all over the world. They have many different kinds of chats including a Breast Cancer chat that is very active. There a set nights for BC chat and I think they…
Just told I have cancer
I was told Monday pm that I have breast cancer but not what. Have appointment tomorrow at 5 pm. Someone please e-mail me at sickoncomp@linkabit.com. I don't know what I'm facing and am not sure about my doctor.
prognosis
My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer last month. The mass was large. Last week she had a masectomy. A week later the doctor told her that he only got "The tip of the iceberg." The tumor he removed was 2 inches across and 27 lymph nodes have been affected. Today she starts chemo. After chemo, she will have radiation.…

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