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RE: Zoladex
Someone was asking me about this. It is an injectable medication used to stop hormone production for those who are ER+. I opted for a hys instead because in trial studies 23% of the patients who got the inj. had tumor flare up (tumor got larger) suppossedly it shrinks back down, but you have to get the shot every 28 days…
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I'm in the chatroom now! Mon @9:30a.m, EST
For newcomers: click on chat room on the right side of this screen, then exit this screen, & it will take you to chatroom.
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A swollen and sore lymphnode - biopsy?
I have fibrocystic breasts and I've had pain in them for years. I've been receiving mammograms since I was 35. They're so lumpy, even my doctor has trouble examining me. I have a lymphnode that showed up on my last mammogram. They told me it's been there awhile but that it changed the last time. I also have a pain there;…
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http:www.ArtToStopCancer.com, a new charity
HI, I am Locke Frazier. My sister in law died from cancer about 2 years ago and we thought my wife had breast cancer. It turned out to be Fibro, Thank God. I am a cancer survivor myself and I decided to help so with my own money I run a new website. I have a small charity website,http://www.arttostopcancer.com, (SC CHARITY…
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The "Early Show"
Hi, everyone, I am going to be on the "Early Show" on CBS from 7 to 9am on Nov. 1st. It will be a round table on internet friends and breast cancer. Should be fun! Tune in if you can. Hugs, Shirlann
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thanks for prayers
thanks for the prayers for Jean. Right now her attitude is very positive, which is good. I will keep everyone updated as time goes on. She hasn't started her chemo yet. Cinder
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Benefiting From Breast Ultrasound @www.today.msnbc.com
Hi ya'll! Dr. Susan Drossman, Breast Radiologist was on 'The Today Show' (NBC)this a.m. She discussed mammos-vs-ultrasounds with Katie Couric. I was so thrilled to hear such an important subject broadcasted for thousands of women to hear! If you missed it, please take time to check the website 'www.today.msnbc.com' and…
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Let's chat tonite!
Anyone who'd like to chat tonite, I'll be there @ 10PM EST tonite. Hope to see you there!-Geral
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prayers for Brenda
Hello! Some of you, I know, know Brenda (bdean) from the past year - her many thoughtful and helpful messages. She's had mets for 2 years (I'm guessing exact time) - and has had months at a time with taxol. for a brief happy time she was off taxol and feeling not too bad - but the last month has been hard - hard enough…
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Newcomer & reconstruction
Hi, all! Am new to this group as of last night. I had bilateral mastectomies in 1997 (cancer in one breast but very strong family history of breast CA so elected to have both breasts removed). Just finished reconstruction w/ implants 5 days ago and surprisingly am finding I'm NOT happy w/ end results. Anybody else have…
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Update & Effexor??
Hi everyone, Just wanted to update. I just had my one year check up with the surgeon and she has told things are looking good. Yea!! My main complaint is the minor numbness, hot flashes/night sweats, and tightness across my chest....but what is that when you been through chemo/radiation and mastetomy! Now, my family doctor…
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Chat room
Hey ladies I've only been on this site for a couple of weeks but I've noticed the chat room is typically empty. Are we missing each other or just not chatting? If we are missing each other maybe we could come up with a mutual time to check the chat. Just an idea. I know we couldn't always stick to it but maybe it would…
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Update
Derar sisters, Just to let you know that after a long deliberation process, I've agreed with my doctors to have a preventive hysterectomy and remove the mass from my right ovary. Please pray all goes well. Hugs, Jenn
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Tara...sorry
sorry i had to cut our chat short this morning. every time i go to the chat room when it says someone is there, they "time out" before i can talk to them. then the one time somone is still there somebody comes knocking. i wish i could have talked longer it has been so long since there has been anyone in there. to answer…
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what followup tests?
I am a 2 1/2 yr. survivor but have had nothing but 2 mammagrams since. Isn't there something else they should be doing to make sure it doesn't come back? Tests or something? Should I insist? Suzanne
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One rib less ... but still kicking .... lol
Hi girls! I actually did go through with the removal of the rib bone. I've been very sore, so haven't gotten on the computer until today. Got the results, it was BENIGN. Thank God, and thank you all for your support, prayers, well wishes, and happy thoughts. Now I will deal with the 'survivor guilt' that I feel when I…
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To Pam ... still in treatment
Pam as you can tell everyone cares very much about you. I'm sorry to hear your insusrance won't test for Her2/Nue and for the estrogen positive not usually her2/nue ... I am both ... strongly positive for both her2/neu and estrogen. I was 42 when diagnosed and the AC chemo put me into menopause. My tumor was 2 cm no nodes…
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SP LONG LADIES THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP
TO ALL OF MY SISTERS: KEEP FIGHTING AND KNOW THAT WITH ME I TAKE ALL OF THE SUPPORT YOU HAVE GIVEN ME. I WILL MISS YOU ALL BUT I AM LEAVING TAKE CARE AND A FOND FAREWELL KELLY
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Taking Femara
Is anyone out there taking the drug Femara, an aromatase inhibitor for post-menopausal women, especially if Tamoxifen is no longer working? I would like to talk about any side effects you are experiencing. I have been taking it for ten months, and it seems as though I have developed arthritis in my knee? Anyone else?
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prayers
I need everyone to start a prayer line for my friend Jean. Jean was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1994,after surgery, chemotherapy and tamoxifen she seemed to be doing fine. Last week Jean found out her cancer is back. The doctor found a spot on her liver, one on her lung, and one on her kidney. She had a port put in on…
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Another thumbs up!!!
Hello everyone, hope all is well with all of you. Just wanted to share the great news that my blood counts are great and the oncologist visit went awesome...He is sending me for a chest xray and I'm praying for the same great news!! Stressing before these visits is unbeilable!!! Wheeewwwww!!! I am still feeling lousy…
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Still in Treatment
Just a short update. I am due to have # 3 of Adriamycin on Thursday. #2 was bad. Having had 6 cycles of this last year I thought I would handle it fine but each one is different. This one will be the last one I can have as I will have reached my lifetime limit of this particular drug. Where to from here??? It's a bit…