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Need help
Hi everyone, My name is Jury Leung. I just joint the discussion group today. I was diagnosed with breast cancer recently. I had my first Chemo on 2/12/2003. Now my hair starts to come out. I have purchased a human hair wig from one of the image recover centers. The lady in the center does not feel comfertable to style the…
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hummb
Hi...we're posting at the same time! I have been unable to get anyone on chats. Have you been having any trouble? Jayne
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Question
When I had my Mastectomy I also had a hysterectomy, now half-way through chemo I'm having "Hot Flashes" that wake me several times during the night. My onc told my yesterday that they culd give me anti-depressants for this can't take hormones(ERpos.). Have any of ya'll heard of this, I'm skeptical about this type of drug.…
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In need of a GREAT FREE cancer related Cookbook?
For any of you suffering with a first occurance or a reccurance of breast cancer and in need of any nutritional advice for FREE go to www.livingwithit.com and sign up! No other lists or junk from it but you are going to get a cookbook that is FANTASTIC. I had nausea after my first Chemo and then, I got this book and…
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are there others like me?
in June of 2002 i was diagnosed with with breast cancer. I was floored. i was twenty-seven years old and did not have a history of cancer in my family. i guess i would like to know if this is common and are tere more women in my age group?
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Help!! No rad/chemo after mastectomy
I was diagnosed in 1995 with the big C. I went for my yearly checkup last month and my oncologist broke this news: "Now what we do with patients like yourself is radiation and/or chemotherapy after mastectomy but I don't go back and re-do the ones like yours." I felt like why not go back and do patients like me? If there…
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Swelling in armpit
I had a lumpectomy and radiotherapy of the right breast 14 years ago, 18 months ago I had a swellling in the armpit of the opposite breast, tests showed that I had cancer again in the original breast. I had a mastectomy and lymph glands removed. The glands were positive so I then had chemo. The problem is I still have a…
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can u help me
Hi my name is Lindsy and i am a junior in high school. I am doing a paper on Breast cancer and i was wondering if I could get an interveiw with someone eho has or had breast cancer. I would appreciate it alot. thank you
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Surgical problems
I've undergone a lumpectomy with sentinel node biopsy on October 23; then ended up back in the hospital on October 24 due to a hematoma the size of my surgeon's hand. After that they kept having to remove fluid and finally I ended up with a staph infection and on IV antibiotics for two weeks. The path report then showed…
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Help eliminate cancer
I am looking for people in the Los Angeles area interested in supporting ACS in a Relay for Life event. I am a recent survivor looking for others to join me in the fight.
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Help eliminate cancer
I am looking for people in the Los Angeles area interested in supporting ACS in a Relay for Life event. I am a recent survivor looking for others to join me in the fight.
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Help eliminate cancer
I am looking for people in the Los Angeles area interested in supporting ACS in a Relay for Life event. I am a recent inflammatory breast cancer survivor looking for others to join me in the fight.
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Help eliminate cancer
I am looking for people in the Los Angeles area interested in supporting ACS in a Relay for Life event. I am a recent survivor looking for others to join me in the fight.
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Problems after bilateral mastectomy
I am bilateral with radical on the right side. I am having a lot of pain problems. I am right handed. Even my shoulder blade in the back is lower. It has been almost 4yrs. since the surgery. I need to know if anyone else is having trouble with pain. Its not just the arm pit. No one told me this could happen.
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Reconstruction
I need some advice. I had a mastectomy in november. I had a tissue expander put in at the time. Now is is time for surgery. I am not sure whether I should have the other breast reduced and lifted to match the implant. Has anyone had this done? Is it real painful? What is the recovery time? Thanks in advance.
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Test results
I just got the results of my bone scan, x-rays and cancer markers. Everything came back negative! My oncologist said she had a Christmas present in February for me! I'll say! Anyway, I am praising God for His loving kindness. Thank you all for your prayers. I see the onc again in April for more tests, but today...this sure…
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Improvements
Just to let everyone know that I have gon back on to steroids to help improve my quality of life. I see oncologist on Thursday next week & will find out then what treatment next ih line for me. Now I think I can face some more. Sorry about my depression last week but am much improved now. Love you all & thanks for…
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breast cancer help
I'm 30 years old and my mother was just told she has inflammatory breast cancer, that has probably already spread to her lymptnodes. We're still waiting for the biopsy results. My Mom's very scared, as am I. Is there anyone who can point me the right direction as far as what to do or expect? I don't want to lose my mom.…
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Stress & Breast Cancer
As we all know, research has many reasons for breast cancer, but to pinpoint the cause is yet to be known. I want each of you to think back to when you first learned you had breast cancer. 2 to 3 years leading up to that moment, can you recall if you had been under a tremendous amount of stress during those years…
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Diana's email address-oops
If you would like to help PLEASE email me at quixotic7382@hotmail.com or post a message with your email address, and I will be in touch. Thanks again, Diana
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Would like to help others by sharing your story?
Dear CSN Members, My name is Diana and I am a student at Fullerton College. I am the Vice President of Phi Theta Kappa International Honors Society. Every year we have an international Honors Study topic, and this year it is "Conquering Cancer." We would all really appreciate it if anyone could come in and talk to a group…
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How About Nxt Wed Mags?
This is Saturday the 22nd so maybe it is too soon but I was thinking 3pm wed or thurs east coast time...... Please let me know which is better for all...... I have the day to myself,cuz everyone will be working and nephew will be at school.... Just checking okay>>???? Let me know ... Love & Hugs God Bless Cathy
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Maggs!
Well I actually got into the chatroom and tried to catch a live few people but they were in idle mode..... Anyway I think I got it and I was thinking.... Tomorrow maybe we can meet in there and talk. I am still having trouble entering Humminbyrds chat and I have tried.... I have to talk to her again when there is less…
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Breast cancer-metastatic - from turkey
Hello to everybody, I am writing you from Turkey / ankara. My mother diagnosed with breast c on september 2001.A mascotomy operation was done one week later. One month ago, doctors find a metastas on both kidney and liver. Now, we are searching for herbal medicines? Could you please inform us about this herbal medicines ?…
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Keep Getting Knocked Out!!
I got into the chatroom and tried to respond to someone saying Hi and got booted out. All attempts to get back in resulted in failure.. Sorry but I believe it is the computer. I will try one more time ladies. I am so tired of this old rickety computer and I can't wait to get my new one when I move.......Hugs & Love Cathy
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NEW TO SITE
I am one year out from diagnosis/brca1/bilateral mastectomy/failed tramflap/chemo/radiation and numerous infections. Next wed I will under go a oophrectomy(removal of ovarian) and although I do have a six year old son its hard for me to deal with the fact that he will be my only child. I am only 27 years old and had hoped…
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bone/foot pain
After a lumpectomy, radiation treatment and chemo, I have been on Tamoxifen since May 30 of 2002. Recently I've been experiencing a great deal of pain on the top of each foot. Could this be a side effect of Tamoxifen?
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Rosa Moore ( Tiger)
Dear friends For those of you who where members a year ago & for some new members who may have heard of her - It is 1 year ago that our dear Rosa lost her fight for life against metastatic breast cancer. That year has go so fast for me I can hardly believe it. What a fighter that woman was. She is still my candle of hope &…
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DCIS Treatment Options?
I have been reading so many discussions since I was diagnosed January 16 with Extensive DCIS (non invasive) so I decided to post my question. Thank You in advance for any and all responses. I am having a hard time deciding between my 2 options. Option 1 is to have another biopsy because my margins weren't clear and if they…
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Implants Is There Ever Any Comfort?
Ladies, I haven't posted in some time. I had double mastectomy in July with immediate reconstruction (becker implants). Implants are my issue. The implants have been expanded and now we are trying to adjust their size and feel (removing some of fluid little by little). My question is: Can any of you share your experience…