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in need of prayer and reassurance
i am going in on tuesday the 21st for mammogram after surgery chemo and radiation i am a little on the nervous side so please pray for me.....thankis kellt
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Oncologists in Philadelphia
My mom was just diagnosed and the md who performed the biopsy does not meet her needs for on-going treatment. She- we, are in search for a GOOD Oncologist to perform surgery and radiation, if anyone has used or is using a good oncologist in Philadelphia or the surrounding area, please let us know a name and number. Thanks…
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scar tissue/fluid build up
Has anyone had a problem with scar tissue/fluid build up at the lumpectomy sight? How was it treated?
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Chemo
Hi everyone, just wanted to let you know I had my first chemo treatment yesterday, CMF protocol and must say it is much easier to tolerate then my last chemo in 98, I had CAF then.I had kept a journal and asked this time for ZOFRAN in the IV and to take at home, also they put in 10mg of Decadron which seems to help a lot.…
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a bad MRI
Hi this is tired and lonely. Just got the results of MRI Wed. The tumors in the liver are bigger. Changed my chemo from Navelbine to Gemzer. Anyone else on this Judy
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Transflap reconstruction
Hi everyone, I need some info regarding the transflap reconstruction. My "mom" had this procedure about 2 years ago and now she has a huge bulge on the right side of her abdomen. She went back to the plastic surgeon and he said it was due to a ten pound weight gainand that there was no longer any muscle there and it was…
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Bone scan versus PET scan ???
Hi all! I had a bone scan today to compare with one I had a year ago. Last year, they saw a 'spot' on my right ribs (same side as the BC) that was unclear as to what it was. Soooooo, today they saw the exact same spot, only this time, it had more 'uptake'. I was reading on the internet that a PET scan can sometimes detect…
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Reoccurrence Question
A friend I met through chemo has just found out that her cancer is back. They had first thought it was scar tissue, but unfortunately its not. Her first time around she did A/C I think, no radiation and is not taking tamoxifen. Anyway, my question is, what chemo do you think they will use now, I know she is not er+ nor…
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Keep on, keepin on
Just wanted to let you ladies know that it seems I am coming to the end of my difficult time, just about able to touch the light at the end of my tunnel. I am so happy to say the medication seems to be working, getting the chronic pain under control and now I am actually finding myself better able to eat and slowly getting…
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"CLUB "NED"
Hi, everyone, just got back from the mammo center and I am officially 3 years 6 months "CLUB NED" (no new disease) Yippee!! Shirlann
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note to britchick
sorry it took me so long to get back to you. when i posted the message i forgot how to get back to this site! when i found my way back i had 8 messages on it. i'm so computer dense!! :) i'm looking forward to pen paling (is that a word!?!) Vicki ps where are you? i'm in Tyler, TX.
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Just a little hello
My dear friends, I haven't posted on the site in a while, but I have been reading your notes. They continue to uplift and encourage me. I am doing well. Finished chemo and radiation. I have lots of aches and pains that I didn't have before, but it's endurable. I just wanted to share a funny thing. I am a middle school…
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should i get healthy breast removed?
hi, my name is robin. i had mast. left side on 2/7/02. i am on my 4th of 6 chemo treatments. when the chemo is over i will have my tissur exp. removed and replaced with an implant. i know a lot of women who get their healthy breast removed, i am concidering it. any comments would be helpful. thanks!
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am i a survivor?
I was diagnosed in Jan 02 with breast cancer...After my 3rd treatment, I wanted to know what the success rates of chemo/radiation really were, how long are people really surviving? Studies only give you percentages based on 5yrs...I have 3 children that I would like to see grown up..5 yrs won't cut it! I need some answers,…
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New to site
My name is Ruth and have just completed my AC chemo tx and start radiation today. I would like to find someone to talk with that has gone through this and also help me with financial advise and help with the workplace. God bless to all
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New member
Hi, I'm 1 yr.post-chemo. Feeling good. Had a modified radical, no reconstruction in 1/2001.Followed with AC chemo.Tumor was stage 2-3,ER+ Currently on Tamoxifen.
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Reconstruction Problems
I had my second breast reconstructed in Feb 2001. Because I had a free flap the first time (which turned out great) there was no tissue to use on the second. They took tissue from my back and put in an expander. Well needless to say I have had nothing but problems. They had to take the expander out because of infection and…
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Happy Mothers Day All
My Wish For All on this wonderful day. Inner peace can be reached only when we practice forgiveness. Forgiveness is the letting go of the past, and is therefore the means for correcting our misperceptions. Gerald G Jampolsky Loving is Letting Go of Fear I hope today is a day you can all catch your breath before the next…
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Happy Mother's Day!!
I hope everyone has a wonderful day!!! Happy Mother's day to all, and enjoy your day throughly!!! Carlye
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limited access to compter
hi my name is laura.ihave limited access to a computer.iwould love to answer all your e mail.i will check once in a while when i can thanks for all your support so far i really appreciate it hope to talk to you soon honeyb
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Radiation and implants
I am trying to find any information on what radiation does to the breast implant they have reconstructed me with. If anyone has had radiation with an implant please give me some info....Thanks
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New Member
This is my first message to a discussion group, ever. I am 33 years old and I have breast cancer. I am in the middle of chemo right now then on to radiation. I have not been involved in any support groups, I am afraid to because I don't think I can really be honest about what I am feeling. I hate to complain, or appear…
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Now back to reality
I finished my final treatment for breast cancer on 01/10/2002. My hair is coming back nicely and full and curly. Things are getting back to normal except for what they call chemo/radiation recall in my breast that had the cancer. It is twice the size of the other one and nothing is helping. My problem now is depression. I…
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Femara for 25 year old
Has anyones onc put any one else this age on femara.I have never heard of it and am interested in what others know. Thank you
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What is this?!?!?
Hi all....as you may have seen in an earlier post, I had my first post-tx mammo last week. The radiation onc & surgeon both called the next day to say it was benign. I saw the surgeon today, and he said everything looks good. Then I get home and get the m ail, and the "layman's terms" description of my mammo was in there.…
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Looking for Information on Tamoxifen & Pregnancy
Hi all! I'm wondering if anyone out there who has been on tamoxifen has later become pregnant. I'm currently on tamoxifen and my husband and I are thinking about starting a family as we're both still fairly young. I know I'd have to go off the tamoxifen before I could get pregnant, but I'm wondering if I'm at greater risk…
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Exherin looks very good!
invented in Canada- it is a cyclic polypeptide that attacks tumor blood vessels. They are talking about using it on humans in five years. But if you act up-maybe you can get it sooner
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Leaking expander
One of my expanders is leaking leaving me with breasts of differing sizes. I'm scheduled to have the permanent implants put in May 29, but I am hesitating because of the size difference. Has anyone had this problem? Did your doctor replace the leaking expander and refill it or what? I was looking forward to completing this…
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Need a ear
Just finished chemo and learned I need radiation.
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new to site, awaiting third rnd. adriamycin
hello, my name is laura and i am hoping to gain support thru this site. i am stage 3b but i am a fighter. i have a jillion brothers and sisters and a boyfriend to help but i need to connect with surviors in "real time". i anticipate exchanging ph. #'s with new friends. i have heard a lot about some of you from my mate,…