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Breast Cancer

Archives for March 2003

Muscle spasms
I was diag'd w/ DCIS non-inv, no lymph node involvement and had lumpectomy followed with radiation on right side. That has been 6 months ago and I get muscle spasm in my chest wall right behind the breast...almost like a pulled muscle when I work out...anybody else had/have this?
reconstruction after radiation
I'm new to the group. Was dx in Jan. 2001, underwent 4 treatments of adriamyacin cytoxin; underwent lumpectomy in June 2001 then 3 treatments of taxol and 33 radiation treatments and am now on tamoxifen. Completed radiation 11/28/2001. Finally had reconstructive surgery 11/23/02. Here's where the problem lies. The radiated…
muscle flap procedures
Hi iam 34 and just had a mastecomy.Iam thinking of reconstructive surgery but not sure what kind.Has anyone had the muslcle flap done?and if so what do you think of it.would appreciate any comments.thanks
Chemobrain
I tried to post this yesterday, but it never got posted. I was dx in late 2000, treated in 2002. Ever since I had chemo, I have been having some real problems with short-term memory and concentration. It has impacted my productivity at work, and it has interfered with my ability to write (I'm a published novelist). I'm…
DCIS & axillary lymph node dissection
I am scheduled to have a mastectomy next week and have decided to NOT have the axillary lymph node dissection since the probability of lymph node involvement is so low. Has anyone else made this choice? What was the response of their oncologist? How did they deal with the uncertainity of not knowing if the lymph node was…
Silicone or Saline?
I am new to site, 47 yrs old and almost ready for implants. I like the feel of the silicone implants but worry about rupture or leakage. Has anyone had experience with this? My doctor says she can catch leakage and it won't hurt me. What do you think? Thanks for any imput.
Keep the laughter
Humor is a magical thing. Just when you think you can't, you can. My heart goes out to all of us on this site. We have all walked or will be walking in shoes that don't fit, are alittle tight and uncomfortable. In time unfortunately, we get used to these shoes. The walk that all of us takes is not a pleasant one, but…
Waiting, Waiting, Waiting
I am new to all of this. I was just diagnosed with ductal carcinoma and I am awaiting surgery. My doctor was to let me know about the test results one day but didn't call me. I called and called his office the next day and finally MADE him tell me what the results were - like I didn't know what they were going to be. He…
Tumor marker elevated
I am a 53 year old 4 1/2 year survivor. I have been on tamoxifen since December 1998. My CA 15 3 (tumor marker) has been on a slight increase for the past year. (I see my onc every 3 months) I saw him Monday, my marker was up to 19.8. It has been as low at 9. My concern is that the tamoxifen is loosing it's affectiveness.…
Waiting for Surgery
I found this site from television and just wanted to connect with women who are going through the same thing as I am. So far the worst part has been telling family and friends. I hate the look on their faces like you're going to drop dead tomorrow. I am prepared to fight with everything within and I plan to win the battle.…
Depression and Tamoxifen
I'm new to this web site, but I sure am glad that its here. I've just been having a terrible time this last week. And today, I know for sure, because I know the feeling, I know that I am depressed. I could cry at the drop of a hat, or less. For the last year (9 months actually) since I had my last surgery, I was believing…
For Em re: yucky stuff b4 CT
My hospital says the difference may be #1 in the CT scanners and #2 you may have to drink more for pelvic scans. I had them give me the name of the stuff anyway! It's Brand Cheetah LaFayette Manufacturing by LaFayette Pharmaceutical Inc. LaFayette, Indiana 47904 Good luck hope this will work for you. It's a lot less to…
Bone metasasis
I seem to get more and more bone pain, most seems related to radiation (around ribs) and muscle strain across my back from scar tissue under arm, but any bone pain concerns my Dr. and me. He is very vigilent and seems to frequently order bone scans, MRI's, CT's. He says bone cancer is typically a constant unrelenting pain,…
new here, just need to talk
Hi you all ,,I was just dx with Stage IIB breast cancer in January , had a mastectomy 3/3/03 8 days ago. This is very difficult to take in. The first couple weeks I felt numb,, now after surgery reality is hitting me.I still have drains in from surgery and supposed to get them out Friday,, I discuss treatment options and…
recent mastectomy and reconstruction
I had a double mastectomy and reconstruction about three weeks ago and am told I am doing well. I have a couple of places on my new breasts that the doctor cut away last week and am keeping them covered with silvadine cream and bandages until I see him again in 2 weeks. Also my stomach feels numb and feels like it is full…
Need advice on bone scan
Hello all - I am new to the board and have a question about bone scans. I was diagnosed in July 2001 with StageII BC - 2 out of 9 lymph +. After mastectomy and TRAM flap recons, needed 2 additional surgerys for hernias and 1 again on "new" breast. After 6 rounds of CEF chemo, I am currently on Arimidex. I see the doctor…
Time to go back to work
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with bc in April 2002 and began treatments in June 2002. I stopped working in June to focus on my treatments and have not worked since. I am scheduled to go back to work next week on a part time basis and full time in May. I am really nervous about going back. I enjoy my job and love the people…
Need information
I developed a seroma after a lumpectomy and radiation that was surgically cleaned out and now the wound is healing from the inside out. It has been over 2 months and the wound is still over 3" deep, I have nurses come every day to clean and pack the wound. The majority of the pain seem to come from the ribcage and I was…
waiting for test results
Anyone just feel like chatting about the ups and downs that go along with this?
Race For The Cure April12,2003
I am thrilled to be a part of this event in Indiana. It is Refreshing, especially as a 10 year survivor, to see how many Survivors there are in the area as well as how many supporters there are. I wrote a poem in the gallery under" A Race For The Cure". I hope you all like it.I am not trying to be vain, I just get fired up.
Got Bumped Bigtime!!!!!
So sorry I got knocked off or out of chat!!! Just wanted to let you guys know that all attempts to get back in resulted in failure...... I will try again later........Blood Of Jesus Over You Love Cathy
Tamoxifen
Hello Lori, My hardrive crashed and I'm on a laptop and not used to it. Took a while to reload all the programs on other computer and still working on connecting the internet. To answer you Tamoxifen questions... I am not thrilled with it either but have been on it one year since 2/14/02. For the first few years, if you…
Aplogies To All
Hello Guys, I have been scarse lately and wanted to say that I am sorry..... I have lost a few dear friends and started a new/alternative protocal proceedure as far as treatment... Gone are the days that conventional methods of treatment for me. I have'nt been dealing with the loss of my fellow cancer, plus very dear…
Still tired
I am a 2 1/2 year suvivor and am not complaining, but I am still tired. I was diagnosed in Oct. 1999,had chemo for 6 months, 1 quantrantectomy and then a mascetstomy followed by 6 weeks radiology and worked through 3 months of it . I still have very little energy. Bed at 6 pm to 8 pm and up at 5am . Some nights I can't…
Breast forms
Has anyone tried the new type of breast forms with "pearls" that you actually stick on to your skin? I'd like to know whether or not they are worth investing in! Thanks.
free cancer cookbook part 2
I posted a site to get a GREAT free cookbook by my oncologist and national Baton Rouge chef, Holly Clegg but to my dismay I put .com and it is livingwithit.org sorry for the mix up gang. Go Get this book, it great.
removal of Port after Chemo
What is involved in having a port removed after chemo? Is it a surgery? I just finished last week and I can not wait to get the port out? Thanks Ida
FOR MY ANGEL
HELLO, I'M NEW TO THIS SITE, SO I'M REALLY NOT SURE WHAT TO DO. MY SISTER IN LAW WAS JUST RECENTLY TOLD SHE HAS BREAST CANCER. TODAY SHE WENT IN FOR A LUMPECTOMY, AND THE RESULTS WILL NOT BE READY FOR ANOTHER FEW DAYS. MY HOPE FOR THIS SITE IS NOT ONLY TO LEARN MORE ABOUT BREAST CANCER, BUT ALSO FOR ANYONE OUT THERE THAT…
Hair Loss
I finished chemo about a week ago. How long before my hair starts coming in? Any information would be helpful. Thanks
No Bone Scan??
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with Stage II breast cancer with one positive lymph node on April 25th. I had four rounds of AC, 4 rounds of Taxol and then 33 radiation treatments. I asked my doctor about having a bone scan to ensure there was no metastasis. He said that with only one node positive it is very unlikely and…

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