Breast Cancer
Discussion List
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My Sweet Sister in Jesus!!!
Dear Hummingbyrd, Thankyou for the prayer! I was so moved by the spirit and the boundless Love of the Lord that I was crying..... Not out of sorrow at all, but for all the right reasons. You are truelly a Gift from God. Is'nt it amazing the way He sends His Love and answers through us???? I just wanted you to know that I…
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Wish I could chat!!!
Dear hummingbird and Everyone, I wish I could chat and untill I move I am unable to chat because this is not my computer. Hence I can only use it at odd hours. I do read the messages and give input when I can. I really admire you HB{hummingbyrd} I notice your messages all the time and I look forword to the time we can…
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Chat time anyone?
Anybody up for a chat say @ 5:00 PM CST? Will you all be in from shopping by then? If anyone has a better time just post it. hummb
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Ten People in Chat Room!
It was just before Thanksgiving...Hummingbyrd had posted a chat...it could have been a survivors' summit...about ten people floated through the chat room in 2 and 1/2 hours...inspirational...so cool! Great job, girls! THANKS!!!
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HER2 positive?
I have HER2 positive breast cancer. I have had a masectomy 10 days ago. I am trying to decide whether to go on clinical trial of Herceptin. This would be along with regular chemo treatment. Any one ... I need help .
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test results Ok
Hi everyone, talked to my Onc.today, CBC, Bone Scan and CT Scan are all fine. I have been on an emotional rollercoaster all week, mainly because the person taking my bone scan kept asking me if I was in pain. I kept telling her no. She must have asked me 3 times, took extra pictures, made me nervous.Got some arthritis in…
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new comer
i would really like to chat with some on line about breast cancer
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So much to be thankful for....
This is my first Thanksgiving since my DX, It gives new meanng to being thankful. As I am sure all of you ladies are, I am thankful for today, to be able to spend with my family on this beatiful place that God has provided all of us. I want to wish each one of you a Happy Thanksgiving and many blessings thru the holiday…
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To stay with or quit Tamoxifen
My first time here...I am a 48 yr. old, 9 yr. survivor who has been on Tamoxifen for almost 9 years. I am beginning menopause and my Dr. told me I need to decide if I should stay on or leave Tamoxifen. Where can I get the best information to make an informed decision? Thanks! Kmart
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A Little Angel
Thanks ladies for the prayers, but this time God, in his infinite wisdom, decided to call this little baby home. Now I need prayers for my brother and sister-in-law to stay strong in their faith, and for God to comfort them as only He can. Thank you all, God bless, hummb
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Herceptin + Taxol
Currently about to finish my course of taxol with herceptin for secondary breast cancer in lungs, liver and bones. Feeling quite scared about this - anybody in a similar situation. I am from the UK and am taking part in a trial with both taxol and herceptin together
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Help! Sister-in-law needs prayers ladies!
My sister-in-law, who is so dear to me is pregnant. She has been trying for over a year to get pregnant. Back in April she had a bad experience with an ectopic pregnancy. She is now 16 weeks pregnant and her AFP is elevated. Hopefully this means her dates are wrong or she has twins. The worst case scenario is a neural tube…
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A good report! Thanks
Hi all, I saw my gyn yesterday and all is good. No lumps or bumps. Mammogram and dexascan to follow. I saw oncoloist for lymphoma today. Still in remission. Blood work good. Just need to work on choleterol. Hey, that I can do. Thanks for the positive thoughts and prayers. Sandee
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Radiation
I was told that radiation has no long term serious side effects.However,I feel my immune system has weakened and my over all health has never been the same.A dear friend of mine died of non hodgkins and she said dont believe it.There is a valid reason why no one else but yourself is exposed.Is it just old age or does the…
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More Data Needed
If these tumor markers are going to be validated, then there should be more data collection. I'm worried about changing meds that might be working just because of tumor markers, unless they are truly valid markers of tumor growth. We need careful collection of data. For example, does anyone stay on Tamoxifen for five years…
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East coast/West coast and all in between
The hardest part about chatting is setting a time that is convenient for so many different time zones. But hey, everything is possible for him who believes, right! How about we try Tuesday nite at 9:30 CST? Kelli and I had a quick chat, but I'm sorry I missed Iris. We will try again, one thing I've learned over these past…
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Chat Room
Well, I tried. The 10:20PM CST is 11:20 pm for me so an earlier time would be easier. Sorry I missed everyone. Lots of healing prayers and hugs. Iris
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Prayers needed.
My routine appointment with oncologist is tomorrow. Please keep positive thoughts and prayers for me. Thanks Sandee
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Mammogram results--Need some answers
Just got the results from the first mammogram taken since lumpectomy on 1/14/02 and 6 weeks of radiation on right breast. The report states: stable benign-appearing microcalifications are present in the left breast. Recommendation: a 6 month followup mammogram to continue monitoring the post treatment changes as well as to…
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In need of prayers and support
Dear Sisters: Im in need of some support I took a spill last Monday and I now have a broken foot. Im not in a cast but I am however on crutches. Take care. kelly
- Chat @ 10:30 CST tonight 11/25/02
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hey hum
get back in chat room im in there kelly
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Arimedex
Well, I went to see my onco on Tues. and we discussed the side effects I was having from Tamoxifen (which she stopped). I am now on Arimdex once a day and so far so good. Anyone out there on this treatment and if so what are you experiencing with the side effects. I had a ct scan of my brain and the results were all…
- Saturday nite chat anyone? Going on now. I hope!
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new to discussion groups
Hi, my name is Karen I first had cancer 13 years ago I went through chemo for six months, after chemo the doctor said I was doing fine. Then after 10 years it came back in my neck, the doctor put me on chemo pills. A year later it came in my back, I went for radiation for 14 treatments. Everything was good but in October…
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after treatment blues/recovering alchoholic
has any one ever felt an emotional wreck after all is said and done ?...i did not show or allow myself to feel much emotion over my diagnosis as i was incarcerated for a felony dui when the cancer was found. i was even offered an early release to find no family available. i stayed in and had my treatment while…
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New Day, New Attitude
OK, I'm over my pity party! Took my own advise and spent time w/ God praying and WOW! what can I say, cheese hasn't got anything on the power of prayer. I feel good, I have a good appetite and best of all I am content again in my heart and mind that with God everything is OK. He is in control, and what I have here is at…
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breast cancer & dating
Hi All, Just wondering if there's anyone out there who's had a mastectomy & is the dating world. I was single when diagnosed in 10/01 & just started dating someone a month ago. This is a subject I can't find any information on. When do you tell someone about the CA, how do you do it? Fortunately, the man I'm dating asked…