Breast Cancer
Discussion List
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It's Good To Be Back Home Again!
Hi everyone, It has been awhile since I have posted and I have missed you. I went on a "life affirmation" trip with my husband. We went to my son's wedding in Texas at the end of June and then took off on a Honda Goldwing for a 9,000+ mile trip around the country. This was a very liberating trip for us because we bought…
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mets to liver
Has anyone else had their breast ca spread to their liver. Would like to chat to them. Judy
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Hints on staying calm during drain removal??
'Nother question... tomorrow I should be getting my 4 drains taken out. The Plastic Man doesn't numb before removal. I've heard horror stories and I've heard others that didn't have a prob... I truly am worried I may get so worked up I'll faint! *groan* I cannot wait to get them out but I dread it at the same time, they've…
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Port sensations
Whew, now this is feeling odd. Just had my surgery on the 22nd of July and the port feels soooo strange! Feels like it's going to pop out! It's a subclavicular and I've been trying to be careful to let it "set" but have been using the arm a bit... Anybody have any insights? Will this sensation ease up? Yesterday it itched…
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Very long tale of one week out of TramFlap
EGAD!!! Ok, ok, ok.... typing hurt yesterday, weeeee bit better today.... Ye' see, dear ones... where I had this HONKING big IV in me... (well, it seemed huge! *scuffs ground gently*) on my left radius/inner side of wrist (they'd hit a valve in an easier to wear IV site)- t'was giving me fits all week but being the chicken…
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Burning during radiation
I have had only 8 treatments and already my skin is a pinkish-purple and my breast feels like it is on fire. Has anyone found a way to help cool the skin? I tried ice last night, which helped, but as soon as I nodded off I woke back up with the burning sensation. The doctor will prescribe pain killers, but I'd like to try…
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last chemo
Hi all. just finished my last treatment the 25th. is a great feeling. I have been having back pain so I had a total body bone scan and some x-rays done this am. will know results this Thurs.the 1st of Aug.am hoping it's just arthritice. My hubby isn't doing good, he has an infection in his fingernails and a urinary…
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shark cartilage
Hi, My name is Mariam Ali and I'm doing an article about shark cartilage and how it is used as a nutriotional supplement. I've heard that taking this nutritional supplement will decrease your cancer. I was wondering if any of you have taken shark cartilage and if it worked. I would like to email you some questions to write…
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Tram Flap Reconstruction
Hi Everyone! I'm a 6 yr. inflammatory breast cancer survivor, and will be ending tamoxifen treatment in September. Now I'm seriously considering tram flap reconstruction. The plastic surgeon said I'd be back to work (desk job) 2 weeks after surgery. Is this realistic? I'd like to hear from those who had this type of…
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Deling with the kids!
Hi everyone! Has anyone had trouble with their young children during all of this. My six year old daughter has become very whiney, my five year old son has started throwing tantrums again & is afraid to go to sleep, I also have an 18 month old who seems to be doing OK, but I can't pick him up because of the tran flap. I…
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tamoxifen/hot flashes/hair loss
Hi Ladies...I've been really busy and have not been able to post again lately. Rather than answer older posts, I thought I would just write a new one. I, too, have had the hair thinning with tamoxifen. I've been on it since December. According to the book "Living Beyond Breast Cancer" by Marisa C. Weiss, MD & Ellen Weiss,…
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masectomy bras and protheseis
i want to say to anybody hear ,i will be getting new bras and prothesis next week or so in couple weeks for sure if there is anybody who is big breast and doesnt have no insurance need bras and prothesis i woulsd love to donate my old ones to somebody who is in need of any and dont have no money to get any please email me…
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Still feeling terrible!!When will I feel normal again????
Hi, just wondered when I will feel normal(or seminormal again) I went to the neurologist a few weeks ago for the muscles aches and joint aches,tension headaches,etc.they have been constant for three months now..He put me on flexeral and some pain medicine but I still am in pain,I am ok somedays for a few hours then I'm…
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Anyone else with this?
Hello. I'm 8+ months out from bil mastectomies (DCIS; stage 0) and have finished my reconstructions except for the tattoos. On my last visit to my pastic surgeon I showed him a little BB like lump beneath one of the mastectomy scars thinking he would just tell me it's a suture. He sent me off to my surgeon who will do an…
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what's next
Hi just wanted to tell everyone that I AM DONE! I just finished my radiation after my six months of chemotherapy. I have my three month check up with my doctor Tuesday. My understanding is that they can't tell me I am cancer free. I had the attitude throughout this that I was cancer free. How do you cope from now on. What…
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chemo starts soon-HELP
Hi everone. Had a mastectomy on July 23rd. Chemo to start on 8/15. Don't really know what to expect. My husband and children are more worried than I. What can I expect? Thanks for your help. Del
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Chemical Menopause
I had breast cancer 5 years ago and it returned. After a mastectomy this time I was put on Arimidex and a shot every three months of Goserelin. This has put me in menopause abruptly. The hot flashes are the worst and also seem to be getting confused a lot. Anyone else having this treatment?
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Problems w/axillary node surgery recovery
Hi. I am 3 and half weeks out of mastectomy surgery w/axillary node dissection and getting a lot of vague answers from doctors. Has anyone experienced cords of tissue developing in their armpits with a very tight banded feeling going on in the upper arm? I am doing all my exercises, not taking it too hard. I am really…
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Hot Flash City!
Hi,all...just interested in knowing what you girls do to relieve your hot flashes (those that are dealing with this!). As I've said in previous posts, I am on Effexor now for 3 weeks and have noticed a bit of difference but still experiencing flashed all times of the day. Any little tips? I have a fan on my desk and keep…
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New Beginnings
Hi all, it does not feel like 2 years since I came to America with my husband and daughters but here we are ready to settle permanently. So much has happened. Who would have thought that two years down the line I would be minus my gall bladder, gall stones and my right breast! We fly home[must stop saying that, N.C. is…
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A little known side effect of Tamoxifen
Thought I would share with this group that I found out the hard way that there is a little known side effect of Tamoxifen. I have been taking 20 mg of Tamoxifen daily for about 9-10 months. Recently, I noticed every day my hair breaking off and loosing much too many hairs -- becoming very thin. I contacted the manufacturer…
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Would like to hear from diabetics
Thanks to all who answered my first message. I'm learning a little more each day and think if I change my page some, it would be easier than answering each one. I am a brittle diabetic and this concerns me how to coordinate my diabetes with the breast cancer. Thank you for any help received during this period of my life.
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pathology report
I had a mastectomy and lymph node dissection on the 18th-got my path. report yesterday. 23 out of 23 nodes where positive. 7 cm tumor with 3 margins clear, other one was very close...Praying that it is not growing elsewhere in my body. Had CT's and bone scan done end of may and all was clear-sure hope it still is. Anyone…
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He's Home!
Hi again... We went to the hospital @ 2 p.m. for his feeding and the doc came in and evaluated him and said he was good to go. We were in total shock, disbelief. We left at about 4:30 and went to go pick up my 2 year old from day care and he flipped. He was yelling, "Yeah...Yeah...baby...baby..." So cute. I should be…
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HELP!!! it's my turn...
i know i've read some of your posts to others about radiation but now it's my turn. i have my first rad day next Tues. (July 30). i'm scared, nervous and anything else you can think of. what should i expect? i have a friend who was severely burned during hers. she had really BAD blisters on her breast. PLEASE!!!! anything…
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First time to discussion group
Hi everyone! Stage 1 Breast cancer, had a mastectomy five weeks ago, all is going well. I'm looking for someone to recommend a good electric razor - any ideas? Thanks
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Hi all - more news about Skylar
Skylar is still in the hospital. He is 2 weeks old today. Time sure flies. Found out 2 days ago that he has a heart defect called Bicusid Aortic Valve. Doc says it's nothing to worry about now, he could start having problems more as an adult. They can't say if it is due to the chemo or possible my Tegretal I take for…
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HELLO FROM CALIFORNIA
TO ALL OF MY SISTERS IN THIS FIGHT: WE ARE MOVING INTO OUR NEW PLACE TOMORROW 07/25 WE ARE SO EXCITED. THINGS ARE GETTING SO CRAZY. ALL MY SISTERS IN THE CALIFORNIA PLEASE E MAIL ME ON CKELLY6371@AOL.COM AND LET ME KNOW SO WE CAN GET TOGETHER. HANG IN THERE AND KEEP FIGHTING AND KNOW MY THOUGHTS WORDS PRAYERS AND HUGS ARE…
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New to network
I'm new to csn and would like to find out how to find someone to chat with. I'm overwhelmed with medical information but am more concerned at this point about some pressing family matters, legal matters, and planning for the next two weeks before my surgery. I have breast cancer but am also a brittle diabetic. I'm…
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Two year anniversary turns to BAD NEWS - please pray for me
hi all, sorry i've been away for so long but i was living my life to the absolute fullest. i just found out this a.m. that the **** invasive is back in my treated breast as well as dcis. i will have to have a mastectomy and not sure what to do, implant, tram, etc. i am only 35 years old, i'm single and just want to be…