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after treatment
I am a 2 yr survivor and the anger and depression is ruining my life and my marriage. No one prepares you for afterwards, or at least not me. I need help to get back on my feet and get my husband to love me again. help....
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Pregnancy
Hi all. I am 29 years old, undergoing chemo and am 5 months pregnant. Has anyone been through this while pregnant? I am scared for my baby at this point. Any advise? Thanks.
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New to the group
Hi all...I'm an 8-month survivor of Stage I breast cancer, and just thought I'd say hi to everyone. I'm so glad there is a resource like this for us! Sometimes, you just need to talk.....like now....I have my first post-treatment mammogram coming up May 1st. I'm a little anxious. I guess that's cuz I didn't feel the first…
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bc2miraclebaby - don't miss her web page
Everyone should have a look at the info from this very lucky lady and see her darling 4 year old on her web page. It is an inspiring message of hope for all of us who wonder - what next? Thank you for leaving your message. Best wishes, Jean
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Barbara
Just trying to figure all this stuff out. Spot on TV makes it look so easy. I will learn to work the chat thing. I did clinical trials for Taxal Small doses weekly for 12 weeks. Pre med were the worst part. Fatique was the only downfall seemed to last forever. That was 1year ago this month. Had a few ups and downs. Mainly…
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Expander
Dont worry. The surgery wasn't bad compared to what we have been through. The expanding prosess is a little differant. Just a tightness on fill day. I was glad when it was time for my implant. you will be ok. Just another step in the journey.
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came back in liver
Hi this is Judy22 I had breast cancer in 1997 then in 1999 it cane back in my liver. Can't seen to get it in remission. Has anyone else had this problem Judy22
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Going for reconstruction in two days!!!
Hello,I was just needing to vent my fears! I am having a expander put in Tues. a.m., I am very scared but I really want it done and over with, I heard its very painful,any advice ???? Please keep me in your prayers. God Bless . Karin
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Survivor
At what point am I cosidered a survivor? My diagnosis was in July 2000. Every thing has been done. I just want to live life to the fullest and go on. Never forgetting and wanting to give back.
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Three year breast cancer survivor
I am new to this site and am looking for people to talk to about not only my cancer, but my husband's recent death due to liver cancer. I survived breast cancer, but it was a very difficult route of two different types of cemotheraphy over a six month period. I was very ill because, as my oncologist put it "your body does…
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life
Lately ive realized life is a beautiful thing. I am still very young but i have watched a couple of me friends and family members die of cancer. I feel out of place on this web site but i jsut need someone to talk to. All of my friends dont see things the way i see them. I just need someone to talk to -strength
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11 years i had cancer
its been 11 years i had cancer. i did everything my doctor said i could do. i follow every step day after day i though it would never end and here i am. So please do not think to leave your medicins or quimio or what you are doing. fight and fight and put yourself pretty everyday. i am just starting to learn to use the…
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BC in Jan. 02, then Lung Cancer in April 02
I just discovered this site and am new to it. Had a lumpectomy on Jan, 14 with radiation treatments following. During routine xray for BC, 2 nodules were found in my lungs. After BC surgery, CT scan, PET scan and lung biopsy determined I had lung cancer. Good news was that it was not from the breast. Had the larger left…
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Tamoxifen
I am 37, and I wondered if tamoxifen can stop your periods? I have my tubes tied and fried so I am fairly sure I am not pregnant. I just took 6 rounds of ac and that didnt stop my periods, but after being on tamoxifen for 2 months I am now over a week late! Thanks for your help! Carlye
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Breast cancer
Hi Everyone and I hope you all are doing well. I was wanting to talk to others who have had DCIS. Also I would like to hear from others who are on tamoxifen and how they are tolerating it. To me it is like being on a emotional roller coaster
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Cervical Cancer
I read this interesting article in the NY Times and wanted to share http://www.nytimes.com/2001/07/31/health/womenshealth/31CANC.html
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saying hi!
I'm new to this page and just wanted other people to talk to. I am a 6mth survivor!!! All through with Chemo and Radiation. My hair is growing back. Was on Tomoxafin and didn't feel comfortable with so I asked to be switched to Arimidex. Feel lots better about that. Have hot flashes and night sweats. Thats a piece of cake.…
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Kickin butt!!
Hi all have been off longer than I thought, lots of new ones have joined us, sorry there is so much sorrow out there. I finished my 3rd adrimycin/ cytoxin the 11th and wasn't BAD AT ALL. only had to take 3 procrit shots so far, didn't need one this week , so feel I'm kicking butt here. Also, hubby is doing better, psa is…
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hot flashes
Can someone give advice. I've been on zoloft for hot flashes for about 7 months. Thought they were pretty much under control but they started getting bad again about 2 weeks ago. What else can I ask for? Or does anyone have any good ideas to try. Would appreciate your advice. I'm 53 and the chemo put me into menopause.
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recurrence
What do you have to do to talk to someone with similar problems. No one is ever in the chat room. I am beginning the second part of my treatment next week (taxotere) and would like to speak to someone who has gone through this. Thanks,Barbara
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Stem cell transplant
Has anyone gone through stem cell transplant? I'm 3 years out this month and am doing well - soon to have CT, bone scan and mammo. Hoping God will continue to provide good health!
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taxatere - when will I feel better ?
Scary stuff girlfriend. Im in a clinical trial, 4 cycles of adriamycin& taxotere. Had my last treatment a week ago and I still feel lousy and have not made it back to the office. I really need to go back to work. Anyone else on this protocol ? How long does it take to stop with the upset tummy. This morning too I had a…
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Reoccurent breast cancer
Hi, my name is Cheryl. I had a lumpectomy and axillary dissection in 2000. I had stage 2 ca. I recently had a reoccurance in same breast with matastatis to left axillary. Had a bilaterial done. This came only 9 months after completeing four of A/C and 37 radiation treatments. I looking for someone who had a reoccurance so…
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Herceptin once a week, changed to every 3 weeks
My oncologist has switched me from weekly Herceptin to every 3 weeks (triple dose). Anyone else following this protocal? Any info on Herceptin effectiveness? I've been on it for 2 years and no new mets on the PET scan last July. Thanks!
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I need someone to talk to--positive sestamebie scan today
Hi. I'm Andrea. Just yesterday I was watching Lifetime tv about the Yme hotline. I knew that something had came up in my recent sestamebie scan that wasnt normal but I had went through 4 breast biopsies from the ages of 12 through 19 that had all proved to be fibroabnomas. I never dreamed that the doctor would today tell…
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Thanks for support
Hi to all who have sent me your prayers and good thoughts. They have been received because I am feeling better spiritually and physically. The Taxol has not been as bad this week - so I do not know what to expect now. I knew I could count on you dear people to circle around and help me when I was so down. You are a…
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Made it 1 year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi everyone! Just wanted to share some excitement with you all!!!!! I made it one year from diagnosis! I was diagnosed at the age of 24 on April 16, 2001. This is such an accomplishment and I feel I have come so far! I have hair again, my reconstruction is started and I will finish my chemo in September! What a year this…
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implant types
My friend is ready to have her spacer replaced with an implant. She had researched and had decided on the saline implant, but yesterday her Dr. said he would rather her go with silicone. Can anyone offer any advice? Thanks, Mary
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LONELY WOMEN
HI MY NAME IS SUSANA BUT EVERYBODY CALL ME SUE" WELL I WAS DX WITH BREAST CANCER IN 1997 AND WENT THROUGH MASTECTOMY AND CHEMO. FOR 4 YEARS NOW I BEING TRYING TO DEAL WITH MY SITUATION HOWEVER I'M DOING OK,SO FAR I LIVE WITH A MAN THAT WAS NEVER TO SUPORTIVE OF ME UNTIL NOW HE STILL THOSE NOT HELP ME TO GO THROUGH THIS.…
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re: upcoming chemo
I had chemo, 4 rounds AC, Zofran was a wonder drug for me. I had no nausea at all. Take your meds as directed. I had anti nausea meds 1/2 before treatment and took Zofran for 2 days following chemo. Worked like a charm for me. I had terrible mouth sores, but I had my doctor give me prescriptions for "magic Mouthwash".…