Breast Cancer
Discussion List
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Hot Flashes...Effexor?
Hi all. Finally had to contact my doctor again about the hot flashes...night sweats and day flashes. Cannot get any rest. I have been on Prozac for quite some time for panic dissorder. The oncologist took me off Prozac for the last week and I started taking Effexor today (37.5 which will increase to 75 mg next week) I…
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Newly diagnosed and now just memories of my left boob
Greetings! I'd like to develop some friends who have been through this interesting "lump" in life. One of those obstacles that is thrown ahead of you when you least expect it. I had a masectomy last Thursday (6-20) and healing nicely. I'm feeling GREAT, but soon I'll begin my fun regimine of chemo. I'd like to hear some…
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next transmission will be from california
hey gals stea, ahead. will beon the road 0500am saturday. so my next posting will be from our new home in california. hang in there all. my prayers and thoughts will be with y ou all...... hugs...... kelly
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Breast Cancer Has Moved to My Liver
Has this happened to anyone else on this network. If so please email me and let me know what comes next. Thanks
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Positive thoughts and prayers-----PET scan 7/2
Hi Everyone, I would like to thank all the wonderful ladies that responded to my 6/15 post about my recent CAT scan. BC in Jan. and lung cancer in April. You really lifted my spirits by your thoughtful and positive responses. The PET on 7/2 will check out the new nodule found in my right lung. The left upper lobe was…
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good news bad news from honeyb
i just came from the doc thing look good it like the ac is kicking the cancer in butt i had my last one 3weeks ago. i had my first taxoter today i hope it works just has well.bad news my cancer has been upped to stage4 butmy hopes still run high i have a great support team with eric my family and friends sorry ihave not…
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Paxil?
Hi all: Well, the Remifemin didn't work for me (after almost 3 weeks), so my onc is putting me on Paxil...Anybody had any experience with this to alleviate hot flashes?
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Hi Everyone
Hi all, I am still hanging on. Vicky, I was suprised to read your post and it was asking about me. Thanks you and all of you for thinking of me. I am doing good. I had a 5th chemo last Friday and am going to my OB today to make plans for my c-section. I think it will be on the 11th, so 2 more weeks. :-)... getting kinda…
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more surgery
Hello to all. I am going to have more surgery. My implant busted and is causung some pain. So I have to have it removed. The surgery is set for July the 15th. Please keep me in your prayers. Judy
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will be offline for awhile
Hi ladies....just wanted you all to know I will not be online again now til after the 4th. We sell fireworks, and will be opening the stand tomorrow, and will be staying there in our motor home. I want you to know I pray for all of you every day, and would like to welcome an yone new to the group. You have all been such an…
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3rd times the charm
had to go back to th hospital agqain. i hav bascially a badly bruised body but i have been declared ok to drive so here i go again. thanks for all the help and support love and hugs to all my sisters kelly
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nataliefae
Just sorry you left as I came in or more computer problems. hope to see you again soon nice to come on line and see new people in chat. Be Good to yourself, Tara24242
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I have had a coffee
Hello Ladies, I just wanted to say a good thing I didn't ge involved in other sites cause this one is moving and grow to fast, sad really. I just wanted to say that I am glad I stayed here and had you all on my team with all those who have passed beyond. Our teams grow when we give, wish our children knew that wouldn't be…
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People who use this site
Hello everyone, I have been frequenting this site since last fall and have found a tremendous support group. Although I have not gotten to know anyone personally, I have read many of your posts and have responded to several. There has been an influx of new people on this site over the past several months. I have felt…
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hey, ladies...got a question
has anyone heard from Angel? in one of her last posts she said it was about time for the baby. she hasn't been on in a few days and i was wondering if she had it earlier than expected. if you're still waiting, Angel, hope all is well. God bless. Vicki
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Is it the A/C or Tamoxifen?
This seems an insignificant question in view of what we all have went through -- I'm thankful I am doing fine now -- it has been a year since chemo (A/C followed by Taxol) and all my scans were clean. I have been taking Tamoxifen for 9 months -- while I feel much like my "old self" I notice that my nails are still soft and…
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BACK TO THE HOSPITAL I WENT
HEY EVERYBODY I HAD TO GO BACK TO THE HOSPITAL THIS AM AND WAS SENT TO X-RAYS AND I HAVE A BRUISED/STRAINED SPINE. THE DOCTOR SAID IT WAS OK. BUT HE GAVE ME VICCADINE FOR PAIN AND VALIUM FOR RELAXATION. THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP KELLY
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BACK TO THE HOSPITAL I WENT
HEY EVERYBODY I HAD TO GO BACK TO THE HOSPITAL THIS AM AND WAS SENT TO X-RAYS AND I HAVE A BRUISED/STRAINED SPINE. THE DOCTOR SAID IT WAS OK. BUT HE GAVE ME VICCADINE FOR PAIN AND VALIUM FOR RELAXATION. THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP KELLY
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Newly dx'd invasive BC, newly pregnant...
Hello all! My name is Marty and I am 37yrs old. May 25th I had an invasive, 2.5cm comedo-type DCIS removed from my rt. breast. I have had insurance probs which are slowly resolving and was due for a mastectomy w/TRAM flap reconstruction this Fri. (6.28.02) Insurance has turned us down and now we've discovered via…
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Radiation Tatoo
Okay...this is a real trivial one. Has anyone had the radiation tatoos removed? I have one that shows when I wear my shirt collars open or have a slightly lower neckline on. I don't much care about the rest. Jamie
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Tamoxifen
I've been on Tamoxifen for about 3 months now and am having hot flashes about once an hour during the day and a couple of times during the night, I have episodes of night sweats. I am trying Remifemin to relieve that, but after two weeks, not much change. Should I ask my oncologist for something stronger?
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Radiation Therapy
I was dx with non-invasive DCIS and have had lumpectomy and the margins are clear. Next step is radiation. I would love to hear from you on your experiences so I have an idea of what I am going to be up against. Thanks so much. You have no idea how much all of you have helped during this time...
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Finding bathing prothesis breast
Hi, Contact your Reach to Recover from the American Cancer Society. They have everything you need from heart pillows, wigs, prothesis bras and forms. The best part is they loan them to you so there is no cost to you... imagine that. They are also a tremendous support team and have classes like "Looking Good Feeling Good."…
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Chemo and Tamoxifen weight gain
I have recently managed to lose twenty-five pounds healthfully even though I've been thru the chemo and just started 2/14/02 tamoxifen. I am walking thirty minutes briskly at least 3x a week. I also bought Dr. Atkins paperback book and read it cover to cover carefully. The diet is a lifestyle change and does have four…
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Expander pain
Hi Chas, I have had a double mastectomy ( invasive lobular and ductual cancers) and also opted for immediate expanders since 8/21/02. It is ten months later and I've learned that more time between the fills helped in allowing the area to heal and minimizes the pain. Pillows to prop my arms at night when I slept balanced…
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IM OH SO SORRY
TO ALL WHO READ THIS: IM SO SORRY FOR GETTING SO UPSET YES GRANTED THIS MOVE HAS BEEN EXTREMELY HARD ON ME. BUT MY HUSBAND AND I TALKED INDEPTHLY LAST NIGHT AND EVERYTHING IS FINE. EXCEPT FOR THE ACCIDENT I WAS IN THIS MORNING. I WAS PARKED WAITING FOR MY HUSBAND AND THIS PERSON HIT ME COMING AROUND THE CORNER. I SUSTAINED…
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to mary20
hiya, sorry it took me so long to answer but i sometimes forget to go back over old posts. glad to hear how well you're doing. i'm doing great. i'm not sure where i was in treatment when i left you that post but i'm off chemo now. PTL!!! and now i'm on Arimidex. so far the only side effects i've had to deal with are a…
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antioxidants (these ones?)
has anyone else tried this mix ? my local health food store say they sell alot of this product to people after cancer treatment.. it's called"barleans greens" it's an instant powder mix of:biogreen10-1,flaxmeal,ricexricebran,spirulina,cholorella cgf,icelandic kelp,nova scotia…
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Antioxidants helped me
Dear Friends: I know a lot of doctors don't believe that antioxidants or vitamin supplements do anything for cancer. All I know is what they did for me personally. As some of you already know my story, but some of you are new to this site since then, I will tell more of my story. In June of 2000, I was dx with Stage IV…
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Thanks for the responses
I really appreciate the quick responses I got from my questions about taxitol and taxitere. You girls are so kind! I thought I'd respond to each of you in one message so here goes. Jean - thanks for the addy for google - I will go there and see what I can find. And, to answer your question, I am going to an…